Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-06-16
AN ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE BY THE NEW
YORK TIMES REPORTER
PATTLE GRoUND SIX NILES FRoH HARRISON

PATTLE GROUND SIX NILEs FROM HARRISON
BURG, June s, via Washington, June 10. )
Jackson ma 'e stand at this point, and Te
attacked him tAiS morning. The country is nc
favorable for open fighting, ing hly aud
woody Gen. Hall was on the left, supper I'd
by Gen. Bohn Gen. MiFoy in the center, sup
ported by the right of Gen. Schenck. General
Steinwood had command, of the reserve.
SkiImishing commenced between ten and
eleven clock, and cannOnsding at about twelve.
The enemy had an excellent position, and d.
rected their fire we'll; but as few men were killed
on our side as usually fall by cannon.
Gen. StAhl made an advance nearly to the
river, driving The enemy back, but they precipi-
tsted their main column on him, and he was
compelled 70 retire to avoid being hankrd His
force came cut in good order, and our line was
reform d in better position.
Up to three o'clock the cannOnading was
brisk, but after that It silt n ed and now lat FIVE
o'cock) everything is quiet.
A prisoner says Gen E9ell lies between our
righ: wing and the river, with 6000 men.
When our advance feil back the enemy did
not pursue, preferring TO maintain his position
esid throw upon us the business Of making the
attack.
1t is thought that Jackson, finding no bridge
here, viii attempt to c:oss at Mount Craw ford.
where be will tind no bridge either.
Another account # the battle says:
Gen. Stahl, on the left, was first engaged.
Generals Dli!rOy and Schenck soon after found
the enemy. and the battle almost Immediately
became general. Gen Stahl, after Schriven's
battery had shelled the rebel position, advanced
the Sth and 45th New York through the woods
into the open field, on the other side of which
the enemy's right was concealed in the woods.
The 6;h advanced gallantly under heavy fire,
but being so long unsupported by the 45th, and
largely outnumbered, we're finally forced to re-
tire.
Col. Mitchell was severely wounded, and the
wholeregiment badly cnt I'D, losing not less than
200, more than half the strength. The enemy's
pursuit was checked by artillery, and General
Stshl finally Withdrew his force to stronger
position, repulsing flank movement and hold
ing his wing firmly. Gen. Milroy advanced his
center rapidly
The artillery fire compelling the enemy to give
grvund, Gen. Schcnck, on Il right, drove back
the rebels, who attempted to turn his position.
Along the whole line our artillery, under Col.
Pilson's directions, was served with great vigor
and precision, and the final success was largely
due to lis effect.
The enemy suffered severely. One rebel regi-
ment lost twoLhrds lis number in attempting
TO capture Wedrick's battery, which cut them
to pieces with canister at ti!typsces. The rebel
batteries were repeatedly silenced and forced to
abandon their positions
Col Closegct, with his weak brigade, took and
held the center of the enemy's position, and his
encampment is there to night.
Our forces were outnumbered at all points,
but have occupied the rebel lines and forced
them to retreat.
The loss is heavy on both sides, the enemy
suffering especially from artillery. The New
Yerk GAribaldi Guards lost nearly 200 the
25.h Ohio, 90. The total loss is estimated at
cd Id AID
Capt. Ch2sRorth, 25th Ohio, Surgeon Csntwell,
82i Ohio, are wounded or killed.
The rebels fought under cover, while cur
troops were forced to advance through open
field. The advantage OF the enemy's position
was counteTbalanced by Gen Fremont's faithful
handling OF his troops, and the co9luess and de-
termination with which be pressed his success.
The fight was fmijus for three hours, and con-
tinued til! nearly dark.