Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-12
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H1ADQUARTsRs Army IN rHs FIELD !,
NEAR PoRT RRPunryr Ic..o

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hsAD9UARTsRs ARAY IN rHs FrELD,l
NsAR PoRr REPuBLIc, June 8.
To Hon. E. N .Stantos, Secretary Of Var:
Tue enemy left Harrison burg 1t o'clock. 4. y.
and at half past my advanced engaged the rebell
about miles from that place, near tnisn Chu urch
The enemy vas very advantageously posted in the
timber, having chosen his swn position, forming
smsiier circle than our own, and with his troops
formed ss messs-it consisted, undoubtedly. 81
jacxson'e entire force. The battle began With
heavy dring at II o'clock, and lasted. With ereai
obstinacy and violence, until o'clock, ?. y. Some
skirmishing and artillery firing continued from
that tins siii dsrk. Our troops fought, occasion
ally anoer the murdefous 1re Of greatly superior
numbers, the hottest Of the small arm fire being
on the left wing, which was held BY Stahl's bri,
gade, consisting Of i've regiments. The bayonet
and canister shot we're used freely and with rreat
eject BY ou. men. The loes on both sides Is verv
great. Ours is very heavy among tho officers. 4
fun report Of those who distinguished themselves
viii DO made ~ithout pariiality
desire to say that both officers and NOR be-
haved with splendid gallantry, and that the ser
vice Of the artillery was especially admirable.
We are encampel on the field Of battle. which
may be renewed 1t any moment.
lSignedl !. =. 9. Fremont,
Maj General Commanding.
Especial to the Tines
BATTLE GRouxD, MILES FROM HARslsoNBUaa,
Wis Washing ton, June 10.
Jackson made stand at this point, and We at
tackled him this morning. The country is not
favorable for open fighting, being hlly and wood '.
Gen. Stahl was on the left, supported by Gen
Bohn; Gen. Milroy in the centre, supported on
the right by Gen. Schenck. Gen. Steinwsy had
command Of the reserve. Skirmishing com
meaced between 10 and II o'clock, and cannonad-
ing about II. Tho enemy had an excellent posi-
tion, and directed ther fire we'll but few men
were killed on our side. Gen. Stahl made On ad
vance nearly to the river driving the enemy back,
but they precipitated heir maia column on him.
and he was compelled to retro to avoid being
aanked. His forces came cut in good order and
our line was reformed in better position.
UP to o'clock the cannonading was brisk, but
after that it slackened, and now at o'clock
everything is quiet.
A prisoner says Gen. Ewell lies between our
right wing and the river with 5000 men.
When our advance ell back, the onemy did not
pursue, preferring to maintain his position and
throw on US the burden of attack.
1t is thought that Jackson, finding no bridge
here, will attempt to cross at Mt Crawford. whore
he will find no bridge either.
Another account Of the battle says that Gen.
Stahl, on the left, was the first engaged: that
Gems. Milroy and Schenck soon after found the
enemy, and the battle i'm iediately became gene
raj. Gen. Stahl, after Sch,iven's battery had
shelled the rebel position, advanced with the svh
and 45th N. Y through the woods. into the open
field, on the other side Of which the enemy's
right was concealed in the woods. The Sth ad.
vanced gallanty, under heavy fire, but teing SO
long unsupported by the 45th, and largely out
numbered, were finally forced to retire.
Col. Mitchell was severely wounded, and the
-hnlA -ee;-. l-dy cut up, losing not isss tnan
300, more than half of its strength.
The enemy's pursuit was checked by artillery,
and Gen. Stahl finally withdrew his force to :
stronger position, repulsing flank movement and
holding his wing firmly.
Gen. Milroy advanced bis centre rapidly, the
artillery FIRE compelling the enemy to give ground.
Gen. Scheuck's, on the right, drove back the
rebels who attempted to turn his position alobg
our whole line. Our artillery, under Col. Pilson,
was served with great vigor and precision, and
our final success is largely due to its effect. Tho
en- emy suffered severely. One rebel regiment lost
two-thirds Of ito number in attempting to capture
Weidrich's battery, which cut them to pieces with
repeatedly silenced and forced to abandon their
position. COL Cluseret, with his weak brigade,
took and held the centre Of the enemy's position,
and his eacsmpment is there tonight. Our for
ces we're outnumbered at all points, but have CO.
cupied the rebel lines and forced them to retrea
The loss is heavy on both sides, the enemy suffer-
ing especially from our artillery. The Garibaldi
Guards lost nearly 200, and the 25th Ohio, 50.
The total loss is estimated at from 600 to 800 in
killed, wounded and missing. Capt. Charles
Worth. Of tho 25,h Ohio, and Surgeon Cantwell,
Of the s2d Ohio, are wounded or killed. The
rebels fought wholly under cover while our troops
were forced to advance through open fields. The
advantage Of the enemy's position and numbers,
was counterbalanced BY Gen. Fremont's faithful
handling of his troops, and the calmness and de-
termination with which he pressed his success.
The fight was furious for three hours, and con.
tinued till neatly dark.