Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-06-06

From Gen. Fremont's Column.
FRoNr RoYAE, Va, May STA recon
noisanco made thh p. N. discovered large
force Of the enemy, somo six or seven miles
from here, on the Winchester road. Our
troops opened on them and drove them
some dislance, taking seven prisoners and
one j J lpoundes cannon, manufactured in
Liverpool, in 1851, and twelve wagons,
several horses aud mules.
Fremont's HeadqWarters, near Strasburr,
June 1st 1852. Gen. Fremont wish a
strong column, left Franklin last Sunday,
and has crossed the Shenandoah mountains,
marching nearly a hundred miles with lit
tie meana of transportation, and no sup-
! plies in The country. This morning, Eve
miles from Stfasburg. be overlook Jackson
in full retreat with his whole force, on the
road from Winchester 70 Stfasbosg. Col.
Closeret commanding tho advance brigade
came upon the enemy, strongly posted with
artillery, which opened as soon as tho head
of bis column appeared. Gen, Fremont
brought his main calumn rapidly up and
formed line Of battle. Jackson declined
to fight, and while holding Closert 10 check
with portion Of his troops, withdrew bis
main force and continued his retreat.
In the skirnish four Of the Sd Virginia
and two Of the Goth Ohio were wounded.
The enemy's loss unknown. Twenty-Five
prisoners were taken by our cavalry.
Lieut.. Colonel Downer, Sd regiment
Potomac Home Brigade, in skirmish on
Thursday morning, drove large party Of
Ashley's cavalry through Vaudeville, Kill
ling two and wounding others.
Washington, June Information was
received at the War Department tonight
that Fremont had encountered and beaten
near Strasburg yesterday and this morning
part Of Jsckson's army, which is full re-
treat. Adyiees from the army Of the Po-
tomac, show no lighting to-day. Our ad-
vance is considerably in front Of the posi-
tion occupied before Saturday.
Fremont's Headquarters, Woodstock, Va,
June 2.--GeneFal Fremont after occupy
ing Strasburg last night, was obliged BY
the darkness and tremendous storm, and
the fatigue Of bis troops to delay his ad-
vance till morning.
AT O'Clock the pursuit Of the retreating
enemy was resumed and vigorously coutin-
ued during the day. Gen. McDowell's ad-
vance, being part Of brigade under Gen.
Bayard, reached Strasburg this morning
and was ordered forward by Gen. Fremont
to join in the pursuit, with the cavalry and
artillery.
The enemy to retard the pursuit endeav-
} ored to make stand in three strong posi-
tions with artillery, but were driven rapidly
and with loss from each. Jackson's rear
guard passed through Winchester this after.
noon, the head Of his column having reach
ed it at sunrise.
Col. Pilson, Chief of ARTILLERY on General
Fremont's staff, who selected with great
skill the successive positions for the batter
les, is wounded by fall of his horse, which
was shot under him, while reconnoitering
within thirty yards Of the enemy.
The batteries engaged were Schierwers';
{ and Buell's of Gen, Stahl's brigade. The
, lst N. Y. aud the LIST Pa. Cavalry. Unde
Gen. Bayard, and the 9Th Ohio and Stew
arts Ind. Cavalry under Col. Lagory
were in advance, driving the enemy befor'
them aud in support of the batteries.
The road aud woods were strewn will
arms, stores and clothing. A large mum
Der Of prisoners have been taken. Our los
is one killed and several wounded.
, Gen. Fremont's rapid march combined
! with General McDowelrs movement ha
wholly relieved tho Shenandoah Valley ant
4 Northern Virginia. jackson will bo over
taken and forced to fight or must abandon
his ground entirely.
j. Fremont's Headquarters near Strasburg
n June I'd, l662.-Gen. Fremont's advanc
Q brigade under Col. Closcret occupied Stras
a burg last night without resistance, jackson
n rapidly retreating before our forces.
Il A midnight reconnaissance three mile
, beyond Strasburg came upon rope barri
cado and ambush of Jackson's rear guard
!, Our troops retired with only three wounded
a Col. FiggelmeGzi, of Fremout's staff
with only fifteen men charged and put I
! flight body Of cavalry commanded b
4 Ashby in person.
Williamsport, June 2.-Maj. Dwight
4 Col. KeDly, DR.. Stowe and others are saf
), at Winchester.
: A battle is progressing at the latest az
counts from Middletown. So say returue'
4 fugitives.
Willismsport, June 2.-It is rumore
via Harper's Ferry that Jackson was de
! feated yesterday at Winchester, and wa
a retreating towards Smokey Ferry.
:. Hagerstown, June PA paroled privat
"a from Winchester arrived here to-day. H
says that jackson and Ashby were both a
r. Winchester ON Saturday. At O'Clock o.
o Sunday morning, their army was put i
motion towards Strasburg, Ashby takin,
the route along the north of the mountain
Shortly after daylight on Sunday be hear
s freing iu the direction Of Middetown till h
: reached Martinsburg. Secessionists toll
i him that jackson had encountered Shield
! and Fremont at tMiddletowu, where jackson
ives defeated AID lost 10 guns.
j Information received states that Jackso
q had 2l Regiments Of infantry and 50 quo:
; Woodstock, Virginia, June S-Ths enc
my was driven out Of Strasburg last eve
i ming by General FremoDt's advance guard
and have been closely pursued to-day b
: his forces and General Bayard's cavalr
{ brigade.