Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-14

immediately after the boats crew
landed the national flag was hoiStel
ov r the Post Office
The party was followed by an excl
ted crowd, but were not interfered
with.
The Forty-third and Forty sixth In
diana regiments now occupy the place,
Col. Fitch in command.
The city is qniet no demonstrations
whatever have been made. 1t is even
asserted that it will not be necessary
to declare martial law.
Five gunboats now lie abreast the
city. We captured five large steam
ers, which were moored at the levee.
The rebels burnt the new gunboat
which was nearly ready to be launched
The Vicksbury Wing of the 4lh
says the Federals have landed six
thousand men at Baton Rogue, the
capital of Louisiana.
Charleston, June 4.
The enemy landed this morning. 900
at James Island, opposite the city. A
battle took place. The enemy were
repulsed, and 20 taken prisoners by the
forces Of Gen. Grist. The prisoners
will be sent to Selma, Ala, Immediate
ly- There is still heavy firing in the
direction Of James Island, and it is ru-
mored that hundred more Yankees
have been cut off and captured.
Charleston, June 4, P. NJ.
Gen. Crisis last dispatch says: The
prisoners taken this morning report
that the enemy landed, LOO strong,
on Battery Island and John Island
The enemy is now in forrt of me in
force, and under cover Of their gun
boats, and an advance is imminent
New York, June 9.
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 5th
states that the loss at the late battle
was 5000, including 5 Generals, %
Colonels, 10 Majors and Is Captains.
Corinth, June 9.
To Hon. e. NJ. stanton, Secretary
Of War: The enemy have fallen back
to Tusiila, fifty miles from here by rail
road, and nearly seventy miles by
wagon road. Gen. Pope estimates the
rebel loss from casualties, prisoners,
and deSertlons, at over 10000, and
Gen. Buell. at between 10000 and 3O,-
900.
A person who was employed in the
Confederate CommiSsarv Department
says they had 10000 in Corinth, and
that now they cannot muster much
over $4,000. Some of the fresh graves
on the road have been opened and
found filled with arms.
Many Of the prisoners Of war beg
not to be exchanged, saying, that they
allowed themselves to be taken.
| Beauegard retreated himself from
Bald win on Saturday afternoon and
took Oklahoma. (Signed)
H. w. Halleck, Maj. Gen.
IL HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD. !
HarrlSonburgh, Jane 7, 9 p. NJ
Hon. +. VI. Stanton, Secretary Of Wa:
The attack upon the entlny's rear of
yesterday preci pitated his retreat
Their loss in killed and wounded was
very severe. Their retreat was by an
almost impossible road, along which
many wagons are left III the woods,
and wagon loads Of blankets, clothing,
aud other equipments piled up in all
directions. Daring the eTeniny many
rebels were killed by shells from bat
! terry OF Gen. StahI's brigade. Gen.
AShby, who covered the retreat with
his whole cavalry force and two regi-
nents vt infantry, and also displayed
admirable skill and bravery, was among
the killed
Gen. Milroy made a reconnaissance
to-day about seven miles on the Port
Republic road, and discovered por-
ton Of the enemy's forces encamped
III the timber. (SignedD
John G. Fremont,
Mai. Gen. Commanding
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD, ]
Jamp near Port Republic, June 8, 9 a. m5
To Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary
Of War:
The arny left Harrisonburgh at 6
O'Clock a. m, and at half past my adj
vance engaged the rebels about 7
miles from that place, near Union
Church.
The enemy was very advantageously
posted in the timber, having chosen his
own position, forming smaller circle
formed en- masse.
1t consisted undoubtedly Of Jack
sons entire froce. The battle begar
with heavy firing at IL O'Clock, and
lasted with great obstinacy and vic
Ience until 4 O'Clock, P NJ Some
sklrmishipg and artillery firing contin-
ued from that time until dark Our
troops fought occasionally under the
nurderous fire Of greatly superior num-
bers.
The hottest of the small arm fire be
ing Oh the left wing, which was held
by otahls Brigade, consisting of five
regiments, the bayonet and the cant
ster shot were used freely, and with |