Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-27

Shenandoah river and the other, undey Ere
mont, up the main Valley turnpike, with view
TO unite in the upper part Of the Valley. Jack
son again turned off at HarTisOnbuTg, having
previously caused Ashby to burn the bridg,
ever the Shenandoah near Swift Run Gap, and
went to Port Republic, a small village situated
at the point where the North aud South riverl
come together, aud form the Shenandoah There
was bridge over the North river at Port Re-
public, which was the only means of crossing
| the stream which was swollen by recent rains
Jackson occupied the ground near both ends Of
this bj]ge, and thus had it in his power to elect
which column Q would fight, as the two We're
| separated by an impossible river. On Sunday,
/ he determined to attack Fremont first, aud, ae-
cOrdingy, leaving a sufficient force to guard the
| bridge he marched ab Jut FIVE miles to the Cross
Keys to meet Fremont, and after a terrible con-
| ict OF many hours, he succeeded in Tepulsing
Fremont with great loss. He then returned to
the bridge and after passing over it to the Port
Republic side, burnt it, 50 as to prevent Ere
mont, in case he should be reinforced and rally,
from coming TO the rescue of Shields.
The Tesult Yindicated his sagacity, for Ere
mont on Monday was reinforced and did rally,
and advanced with an overwhelming force to
renew the conflict with jackson. But, when he
reached the bank of the river, he found that
jackson had passed over and destroyed the
bridge, and that an impossible stream was be-
tween them Fremont was thus compelled TO
be an unwilling witness Of the conflict between
Jackson and Shields, for as soon as the bridge
had been etfrctuslly destroyed and his rear thus
secured, Jackson advanced upon Shields, who
was encamped at Lewiston, the estate of Gen.
Samuel II Lewis, about two miles north of
Port Republic Shields was aware of his ap-
proach, aud made every preparation to receive
HIM The attack was made about sunrise on
Monday, 9Th June, and lasted uptil between 0
or ] o'clock, when the forces of Shields broke |
and fled in utter confusion and dismqy. The
rCut was complete The slaughter was great,
and the pursuit continued until late hour Of
the day. About 1000 prisoners were taken, aud
six pieces Of artillery. The whole road was
strewed with knapsscks, arms, blankets, etc.
Those who witnessed it think that the route was |
as complete as that inflicted on Banks. The loss |
of the enemy in the two battles Of Cross Keys |
and Lewiston in killed, wounded and missing, /
is estimated at rear 5000, while ours does not |
exceed 600. 1t seems almost incredible, but it
IS, nevertheless, true
These two battles are among the most brilliant |
If not the most brilliant of the wal. They are
the crowning glory of Jackson and his gallant
associates. No l recall that Not the cr0isA-
ing glory, for believe still brighter wreaths are
destined to encircls their brOws if this unhal-
lowed war shall continue.
Ihusit will be seen that Jackson and his army,
in one month, have routed NilrOy-annihilsted
Bsnks-discomfted Fremont, and overthrown
Shields Was there ever such series Of vieto-
ries won by an inferior force by dauutless cour-
age aud consu nmste generalsbip.
With $4,000 fresh troops under Jackson, Lin
coin would be compelled to raise the siege Of
Richmond and look to the security Of his own
capital.
Fremont still remains on the hills opposite
Port Republic. He is reported to have about
900 men. Shields had 5000, and Jackson en-
him with about the same number.
What the next move will be, it would be i'm
possible for me to say, even if l knew. But
Jackson keeps his own counsels. He speaks
by deeds, and not by words. Suffice it to say,
be will strike at the right time, and in the right
place. Whatever courage, skill, industry and
patriotism can accomplish, he will be sure to eff