Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-11-14
The Rout OF Imboden and hts Gang
by Gen. Kelley.
CAMP JESSIE, NEw CREEK, Va,
INV 18th 1852

Nov. 18th, 1862,
Editors ZnteHigsaeev
Having an item or two which thought
might be of some Interest TO the numerous
readers of you excellent paper, thought l
would give them to you.
On las; Saturday morning an expedition
under command of Gen. Kelley, composed
of infantry, cavalry aud artillery, number
ing about eight hundred, left here for
MOorefeld, for the purpose of capturing or
driving of enotorious guerrilla, Imboden,
and his band. Our force arrived at Moore.
Geld about one o'clock on Sunday morning,
having marched all day Saturday and Sa-
turday night After remaining few hours
in Moorefield our force pushed on towards
the rebel camp, which was about four miles
beyond that place; but VIXEN they am
we'd At the camp they found it deserted,
the rebels hhving left, they doubtless
being aware ofthe approach of our troops.
Our force, however, pushed on after them,
and come up with them about sixteen or
eighteen miles beyond Mooreheld. Dor
men Immediately gave battle, and soon
drove the enemy into the mountains.
The artillery, under command ofCaptain
O'Rouke, who is said to be Hu excellent ar
tilleTist, did good service, Smelling the
rebels repeatedly out Of the woods. The
| rebels could not stand the storm of iron
bail, which was thrown amonR them from
the battery, aud fed in every direction,
scattering all through the mountains.
Our force captured some thirty-eiRht
| prisoners, $50 hogs, and one wagon. The
prisoners arrived here last night, Tues
day,) about 10 o'clock. The captured
stock arrived this evening. The prisoners
were sent on to Wheeling this morning in
charge of the adjutant of Col. Mulligan':
regiment.
They were a very hard looking set Of
men. Their clothing was composed entire
| ly of home-spun, and although they looked
very hard, yet their clothing was warm anG
comfortable. Among the prisoners were
two captains and two lisutenants. They
could hardly be distinguished from the pri.
Yates, their dress being almost similar tc
that worn by Privates. The prisoners art
mostly..persons from the mountains.
Our loss during the diminishing with the
rebels was, / believe, but one killed anC
two wouuded-one belonging to the Ring
| gold cavalry and the other two to Multi
| gau's regiment. The wounded cavalrymar
is from Washington county, Pa. His nam
is A. Richardson. He was wounded il
the left shoulder, the ball passing through
it; but it is not considered dangerous.
could not learn the lanes of the othe
men. The expedition returned to thi
point yesterday afternoon. The infautr
belonged to MuIligan's regiment.
Three companies of the ll6th New Yorl
regiment left here on Sunday evening 70
Rowlesburg. could not learn exactl
what the object was in sending them there
that, of course, being known only by thos
who have the right to know such things.
Our excellent Adjutant of the Fifteenth
met with a littleiaecident this morning.
He was riding on rather spirited horse
when the animal threw him, injuring hin
to snch an extent that be- will not be abl
TO resume his command for some days.
His injuries are not of serious nature.
The Colonel of our regiment is now alb
cent from his command, being on visit,
believe to bis home.
The health of the regiment continue
good. The men are all in good spirits
aud eager for the fray.
Yours truly, FfprEENTM.