New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-03

they fortunately had empted their carbines. Draw.
ing his sword, he shouted TO some of his men, and
Capts. Heintz and Theilkuhl his Aids, with few
men of the 9th NewYork, rushed to the rescue, and
the General cut bis way out
Meanwhile, Col CesnOla with his forty men had
attacked the enemy in the woods on the LETT Here
their carbines were used with coed effect, and the
Rebels again skedaddled Beyond the wood three
squadrons were drawn up to protect Dnldihs,
which, from the boxes seen upon the portlco, was
judged TO contain stores and supplies. Wlthont
hating, Col Cesnoa rode upon the troop who, see
ing the cleaning sabers, did not wait TO measure
strength but fed at first shock. Col. Cesnola pnr.
eued them TO within four miles Of Winchester, ana
until his horses fairly gave ont from exhaus'i0h,
of the actuallywalking back TO Brrey vile
After chasing them across small creek and saIeiy
recrossiDg with his men, Col. I. sent Captlih
with twenty men back TO take possession oil the
house and its contents. The party were met by
messenger from Gen. Stahei, ordering an Immediate
concentration in Berryvie, and thus the house was
left untouched. Col. C's. party was also hurried
back by the same messenger, otherwise ire stores
would have been added to the prizes. The Rebels
had hastily taken the wheels from the wagons al
the house. so that any attempt TO repair ana leoad
would have gwen them an opportunity 10 rally
again. Reaching Berryvllle the command re-
NAMED for an hour or more TO rest their horses and
gather up the spoils. In their haste and cowardice
the Rebels threw away carbnes. pistols and sabers,
and the quantity gathered up will prove very use
full During the firing from the houses a number OF
horses were shot, bot as over one hundred were
captured the balance is largely in our favor. Quite
number of cattle about eighty head, ALEC fell mo
the hands Of the command but many were Lost on
the return, US il at night and the cattle took 10
the woods.
Meanwhile Capt. Dahlgren proceeded as directed
TO Mt Gilead where he ascertained that the party
be was in search Of had gore TO Circleville. lie
therefore went 10 CircleyIle, made dash into the
town and captured four prisoners. From theme no
proceeded to Goose Creek Church, where the dash
was repeated, and three men caught at the village
store. The balance Of the party had made good
their way back 20 their command From tie
inhabitants he received eoniirmatory reports ne 10
Jackson's movements, aud also learned that Gen.
Jones' with brigade, had been left behind at VIM
chester probably 70 keep up Appearances. Return
ing to snickersvlle, he hHstened on TO JOIN Gen.
Stahel reaching Beryville as the fight was closing.
After resting at Beuyyille, the expedition COM
menced It's homeward march. At Snickersyillc. ZONE
the officers took tea the houses for which they
paid extravrgant prices, receiving insults from tie
women by way OF ssluce. From Snickersviile they
marched TO Mt. Glead, though returning by way
Of Aide. Here Gen. Stahel eainped, aud again
fooled the enemy by marching home on Sunday by
way OF Leesburg. A patrol sent out on hs return
TO Aldie, were Informed that the General lad not
come back, but was momentarlly expected. Thirty
six prisoners were brought in; II or - more were
captured and paroled. Over 81 Rebels, dead or
wounded, were Ict behind Dy the Tying ioe Ot.crs,
wounded, were taken away. IL Is said that Bob
White was III AZ house IN the town, but succeeded
in escaping, as the party sent 70 lind him mistook
the house. Nearly all Of his officers were captured.
As far as asceTlaned IL will cover loss-kl ed.
wounded and missing. wagon load Of carbines.
pistoir and sabers among the spoils. guam
tity OF stores destroyed, and tho camp entirely
broken np. The force Of the Rebels WAS between
80 and COO men, comprising Boz W bite q battalion,
and portions OF the lst 9TH, aud 18Th Virginia, and
two other regiments. Tue men, who were fired
upon from tbs hous IA the town, wished % destroy
the pace-an act which, under tue circuinsla aces,
would secm 20 b. justiablei bu, Gen. siahcl gave
pcTempiory orders against any such pro. ecaing.
Col. ia Ce-noa, Sandman officer iavof.bly
kaown in your city, aud bat recently appointed 10
the command OF tho ith New-lOrk Cavalry, d.s-
tiDguished himself a. brave and accomplished
solder, and has place for hinself in the
he eads. Capt. Heintz, aid 10 Gen. SiaLei, dis
aud men behaved admirably, and tue affair goes &c
prove that good officers make good men.
In this connection the attention Of Government
should again be called 10 the limited number of
cavalry at Gen. Sigels disposal. Had Gen. Stahol
had twice lis force the other band AT Ashby's Gap
could have been captured by Simultaneous attack
escaped because, owing 10 the bunders Of some
body, we are compelled TO DO everything By halyes,
and feebly at that. instead of wholly thoroughly,
and earnestly.
Gen. Stahel conducted the affair with great skill,
and proved himself again thoroughly efficient
officer.