Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-12
FROM GEN. FREMONT's ARMY.
The Enemy Driven
HEAVY LOSS ON BOTH SIDES

Anse0rtant from Gen. EremOnSs Army
Fremonts Headquarters, eight miles
beyond Harrisonburg, Va, Junes 8.
Gen. Fremont has overtaken the enemy o.
whom he has been in pursuit week, forced
him to fight, and has driven him from his cho
sen position with heavy loss.
He left Harrisonburg this morning at six
O'Clock, and advanced in pursuit Of Jackson
by the road leading to Port Republic.
On the left of the turnpike TO Staunton
seven miles beyond Harrisonburg, the ad
vanced guard discovered the enemy posted
in the woods to the left and front, apparently
in force Artillery was sent to the front and
commenced shelihg, but without eliciting
any reply. HI RIG a#
jackson at last having been forced to make
stand with his whole army, had completely
masked his position in the woods and ravines
Skirmishers and cavalr, were sent forward.
The whole column rapidly came up, and the
line of battle, extending nearly two miles
was promptly formed under the direction OF
Col. Albert, Chief of the Staff. Before 1t
was completed, Gen. Stahl, with the Garri-
baldi Guards, became engaged with the ene-
my on the extreme right and forced him to
fall back ~'' .."
At half past twelve general advance
was ordered and the whole line moved for
ward $3.50 ea n sa
Gen. Milroy had the centre, Gen. Schenck
the right, and Gen. Stahl, with all his brig ade
except the Garrlbaldi Guard, the 'front.'
Gen Blenker's, Gen. Bohlen's, and Colonel
washers brigades composed the re-
serve. The line moved down the slopes Of
three hills into the valleys and the oppo-
site ascents, which at the submits were COW
cred with woods. In these woods, and in
belts, and in the heavy timber beyond, the
enemy we're posted. a@ ar
Gen. Stahl on the left was first engaged
Gems, Milroy and Scheneck soon after found
the enemy and the battle almost Immediately
became general t s vsa fe silt aa .al
Gen. Stahl, after Schrivners battery had
shelled the rebel position, advanced the sth
New York and 45th New York through the
woods into the open field, on the other side
Of which the enemy's right wing was con-
cealed in the woods g a5mTof a1v7
The 8th advanced gallantly under heavy
fire, but being so long unsupported by the
45th, and largely outnumbered, we're fin Ill,
forced to retire. s s.t.5l .a..s-.l.
Col. Mitchell was severely wounded, and
the whole regiment badly cut up, losing not
less than three bupdred men, more than half
its strength.
The 6nemy's pursuit was checked by artil-
lery, and Gen. Stall finally withdrew his
brigade. to a stronger position, repulsing a
flank movement aud holding his wing firmly
Gen Milroy advanced his centre rapidly
the artillery fire compelling the enemy tc
give ground. Gen. Scheneck on the rrigh
| twice drove back the rebels, who attempted
to turn his position. .aE.gg @
Along our whole line, our artillery, under
Col Pilson's direction, was served with grea
vigor and p, ecision, and the final success
was largely due to its effect The enemy
suffered sc everely. One rebel regiment los
twothirds of its number in attempting t.
capture Widwick's battery, which cut then
to pieces with canister at fifty PAGES.
The rebel batteries were repeatedly 81
| lenced and forced to abandon their positions
Col. Cuseret, with his weak brigade, tool
and held the centre of the enemy's position
His encampment is there tonight.
| Our forces were outnumbered at ever,
point, but have occupied the rebel lines ant
forced them to retreat.
The loss is heavy on both sides, the enem,
suffering especially from our artillery.
The Garibaldi Guards lost nearly two hun
died; the 25th Ohio, sixty.
The total loss is estimated at from six t.
eight hundred in killed, wounded and miss
ing. -.
Col. Van Gibson of the DeCalb regimen
Capt PAUL 9Th New York, Capt. Miesne
27th New York, Capt Bishuet 39th Ne
York, Capt. Charles North 25th Ohio, ar
all wounded. Many other officers are wount
ed and killed. ae
The rebels fought wholly under cove
while. our troops we're forced to advanc
through open fields. ii .a-
The enemy's advantages Of position an
the number were counterbalanced and d.
feated by Gen. Fremont's skillful handling
his troops, and the GOODNESS and determin
ton with which he pressed his success
The fight was furious for three hours, an
continued till nearly dark. Our army slee
on the field of battle.