Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-06-13
From Gen. ErcmOnt.----Great Bat
lie ut Union Church.
The Encmy Thoroughly Routed!


From Gen. FrcmOnt.----Great Bat
Tie ut Union Church.
The Encmy Thoroughly Routed!
Gen. Fremont has overtaken the enemy
of WHOM he has been in pursuit for a week,
forced him to fight, and has driven him from
bis chosen position with hevay loss. lie
left IIarrisonburg Sunday morning at six
O'Clock, and advanced in pursuit of jackson,
BY the road leading to Port Republic. On
the left Of the turnpike to Staunton, seven
miles beyond Harrisonburg, the advanced
guard discovered the enemy posted in the
woods to the left and front, apparently in
force. Artillery was sent to the front, and
commenced Smelling without eliciting any
reply. jackson at last having been forced
to make a stand with his whole army, had
completely masked his position in woods and
ravines. Skrmishers and cavalry were
sent forward The whole column rapidly
came up and the line Of battle, extending
nearly two miles, was promptly under the
direction of Col. Albert, chief Of the staff.
Before il was completed, Gen. Stahl, with
the Garibaldi Guards, became engaged with
the enemy on the extreme right, and forced
him to tail back. At half past twelve a
general advance was ordered, and the whole
line moved forward. Gen. Milroy had the
center, Gen. Schenk the right, and Gen.
Stahl, with all his brigade except the Garis
baldi Guard, the front Gen. Blenker's
Gen. Bohlen's, and Col. Sieinwiaskter's
brigades composed the reserve.
The line moved down the slopes of three
hills into the valley, and up the opposite as
cents, which at the SUBMITS were covered
with woods. In these woods, and IN belts,
and in the heavy timber beyond, the enemy
were posted. General Stahl on the left
was first engaged. Generals Milroy and
Schenck soon after found the enemy, and
the battle almost Immediately became gen.
eral Gen. Stahb after Schrivener's battery
had shelled the rebel position. advanced the
9Th New York and 45th New York through
the woods into the open Geld on the other
side of which the enemy's right wing was
concealed in the woods. The Sth advanced
CALAMITY under heavy fire but being so
long unsupported by the 45th and largely
outnambered, were finally forced to retire.
Gel. Mitchell was severely wounded, and
the whole regiment badly cut up, losing not
less than 800 men, more than half its
strength. The enemy's pursuit was check
ed by artillery, and Gen. Stahl finally with
drew his brigade TO stronger position, re-
pulsng flank movement and holding his
wing firmly. Gen. Milroy advanced his
center rapidly, the artillery fire compelling
the enemy to give ground. Gen. Schenck
en- the right, twice drove back the rebels
who attempted to turn his position. Along
our whole line, our artillery, under Col
Pilsena's direction, was served with great
vigor ard precision, and the anal success
was largely due TO its effect,
The enemy suffered severely. One rebel
regiment lost two thirds Of its number in at.
tempting to capture Widerickes battery
which cut them to pieces with canister al
fifty PAGES. The rebel batteries were re
peate dly silenced and forced TO abondor
their positions. Colonel Claseret with hi
weak brigade took and held the center o
the enemy's position, ard his encampmen
was there Monday night. Our forces wert
outnumbered at all points, but have occupi
ed the rebel lines and forced them to retreat
The loss is heavy on both sides. the enemy
suffering especially from our artillery. TIL,
Garibaldi Guards lost nearely 200 the 25tl
Ohio go. The total loss is estimated at from
GOO 10 800 in killed, wounded and missing
Colonel Van elisa, De Kalb regiment, Capt
PAUL, 9Th New York, Capt. Milsner, POD
New York, Capt. Bschute. seth New York
Capt. Charles North, 25th Ohio, and Sur
geon Cantwelb SD Ohio, are all wounded
and many other officers are wounded an,
killed. The rebels fought wholly unde
cover, while our troops were forced to ad
vance through the open fields. The enemy
advantages of position and the number
were counterbalanced and defeated by Ger
Freinont's skillful handling of his troop.
and the GOODNESS and determination wit
which he pressed his success. The fgh
was furious for three hours, and continue,
till nearly dark. Our army slept on th
field of battle.
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