Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-17


parInent.
FRENoNrs HEADQUARTERS,
Harrlsonburgh, Va, June 7.
In the sklrmish yesterday beyond the town,
the rebel loss is ascertained to have been very
heavy. Alostol our wounded have been brought
ln
Col Kane Of the Bucktas is in the enemy =
hands. The body OF Capt Haynes Of the first
NJ. ayalry has been found Co Ashby, the
famous rebe cavalry leader Is undoubtedly
killed.
Tins is asceralned from people living near
tie battle field and from prisoners
FeNoNr's HEADQUARTERS, Battle Field,
eight miles beyond Ilarrsonburgh. june s, {
Gen Fremont has oyertaken the enemy Of
whom he has been in pursuit for week, forced
MN to fight, aud driven him on hls chosen po-
slton with heavy loss
He lett larrisonbursh this morning At six
clock and advanced in pursuit Of Jackson, BY
the road leading to fort Republic, on the lett Of
the turnpike to Stanton 5 miles beyond Har-
ris0nburgh
The advance guard discovered the enemy post
ed IN the woods to the left aud front, apparently
III force. The artillery was sent to the front
and commenced Smelling without eliclting any
reply
Jackson having at last been forced to make a
stand with his whole army, had completely
masked his position in the woods aud iavInes
Skirmlshers and cavalry were sent forward,
the whole column rapidly came up, and line
OF battle extending nearly two miles was
promptly formed under the direction Of Col
Abbott, chief OF the Staff
Before it was completed Gen. Stahi. with the
Garibaldi Guards, became engaged win the en-
envy on the extreme nght and forced him " fall
back.
Al bali past twelve o'clock grand advance
N4s ordered and the whole line moved forward.
LIE lne novel down the slope Of three hills
INTO the valley and up the opposite ascents
which at The submits were covered with woods.
10 ,de woods and in belts Of the heavy timber
ayuud ,he enemy were posted.
sen. S,ah Oh the left was first engaged.
ltps ihroy and Schenck soon after found The
.ncmy, and he battle almost Immediately bee
came general Gen. Smhl, after Schriyeuers
aattery had sheilsd the rebel position. advanced
tho s,h aud 4jth New York Regiments through
the woods INTO the open fields on the other side
Ji which tJ3 enemy Fight wing was concealed
u the woods
rae Eighth advanced calamity under a heavy
lse. nut being So long unsupported by the 18th
4ul largely oufuumbered, were finally forced to
ie.rc. Col. lwltchell was severely wounded
aud She whole regiment badly cut up, losing not
.e.. than 800, more than half It's strength.
The enemy's pursuit was checked by artillery,
4lo zen. Stahl finally withdrew his brigade
e stronger position. repulsiug flank move
men; and holding his Ning firmly. Gen Mil
roy advanced his centre RAPIDLY, the artillery
tire compelling the enemy to give ground Gtn.
Sehenek ON me RICH; twice drove back the reb
or WHO attempted To turn his position.
one rebel regiment lost two thirds OF its
numeer ~ attempting to capture W .dsiek' bat
cry. which cut them to pieces with canister AT
hty PAGES The rebel batteries were repeatedly
siienced and forced TO abandon their position
Our forces were outnumbered at all points.
but have occupied the rebel lines and forced
them 10 retreat The loss is heavy on both
sides. the enemy suffering especially from our
artillery. The Garbad guards lost nearly
200 and the 18th Ohio 60. The total loss Is
estimated At from coo to 500 in killed, wounded
and missing.
lhe rebels fought wholly under cover, while
ouf troops were forced to advance through open
heds. The enemy's advantage OF position and
numbers were counterbalanced and defeated by
zen. Fremonts skiiul handling Of hls troops,
and the GOODNESS and determination with which
he pressed his success. The fight was furious
ior three hours. and continued until nearly
dark Our army sleeps on the field OF battle
HEADQUARTERS Army ~ rHE Field, I
camp near Fort Republic, June So A.
Hon. T.. W. Stanton, Secrttary Of Var
The army left lIarrisonburgh at O'Clock I'm.
morning, and at halt-past our advance engaged
tne rebels about miles from that place, near
Union Church The enemy was very advanta-
geously posted in the timber, having chosen hls
own position, forming u smaller circle than our
own, and with bis troops formed en- mGs". 1t
consisted, undoubtedly, of Jackson's entire force
The battle began with heavy firing at II
o'clock, and lasted with great obstlnacy and VI
oleuce until O'Clock in the afternoon, somt
diminishing and artillery firing continuing from
that time until dark
Our troops fought occasionally under the muir
Lerous fire ct greatly superior numbers, the hot
test OF the small arm's fire being ON the
leiJ wing, which was held by Stahls brigade
consisting of five regiments.
The bayonet, and canister shot, were useC
freely. and with great effect, by our men. M
loss on both sides is very great. Ours is very
heavy among the officers \ iull report Of thos'
who distinguished themselves will be made with
on, Partially.
desire to say that both officers and men be
haved with splendid galantry, and that the ser
vice of the artillery was especially admirable
We are enramped on the field of battle, and TN
.sht may be renewed at any moment.
(Signed) j. c. Fremont, Maj. Gen.
FROM wAsHINGNoN.