The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-09-03
[FrOm the Nsw-York Tribune, Aug. 2sl
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.

Force-Desperate At.empt to Turn
Our Position--Our Army Strongly
Reinforced and Safe-Dashing Reb-
ell Cavalry Raid in Our Rear-The
Whole Staff Train of Gen. Pope
Captured-Interesting Details of
the Skirmishes-Four Days Severe
Fighting Death of Gen. Bohlen
His Gallantry at the Head of
His Men-Brilliant Cavalry Charges
Full Partiulars of Stewards Cav
airy Raid.
The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Tribune, in giving the particulars
of the retreat Of Gen. Pope.says: -is.
MORE BRILLIANT CAVALRY CHARGES AND FIGHT.
About ten o'eIeck on Wednesday morn
ing last, the first New Jersey Cavalry, Har-
ris cavalry, and the First Rhode Island Cav
airy, near Brandy Station, on the other side
of the river, driving them back with great
! loss: Two men Of the Harris cavaly, names
unknown, were mortaliy wounded. The
| First New Jersey lost none in either killed,
wounded or missing In the First Rhode
Island the loss is unknown.
About tour O'Clock in the afternoon the
First New jersey in covering the retrograds
movement of the Harris cavalry checked
the leading squadrons of the enemy by their
skirmishers alone, the dust caused by the
rebels charging rising in such quantities that
| they were unable to see our skirmishers,
| ,la hatr lao 4
one man. A desperate hand to hand fight
then ensued, in which the commanding Of
fcer OF the rebel cavalry was shot by Lieut..
Col. karge, of the First New Jersey Cava-
ry. The rebel was seen to iall. After charg-
ing through the enemy they found that their
reserves had been used to support the Har-
ris cavalry, and were then compelled to dash
through the woods without forming into line.
On the other side Lieutenant Colonel
Karge, with Adjutant Gaskell and two or
three men, surprised party Of rebels and
charged them, driving them back into the
woods. While retreating pistol was fired
by one OF the party, the ball taking effect in
the leg Of Lieutenant Colonel Karge. While
the regiment was retreating, wide ditch be
ing in their course, between forty and fifty
OF their horses unable to clear it, finundered
in. The enemy were close behind them, and
before they saw how matters stood, and could
check their horses, plunged in after them. 49,
It is not known what followed after, as none
OF tne men returned, but it is supposed that
they were taken prisoners. Lieutenant Rob
bids, OF 20. u, was one of the number
Sergeant Hobensack, Of Co A, had one oil
his legs broken by ball. Private Ribbars,
Of Co. !, was wounded in the shoulder
When the Third Battalion OF the First New
jersey Cavalry made their final charge, the
ground was seen covered with the revolving
rifles of the enemys cavalry thus showing
the extent Of their loss. Several others Of
the New Jersey Cavalry were wounded, but
their names l could not learn. Lieutenant
Hamilton, Of Co. Ii, was taken prisoner by
the rebels in the fight, but was cut our bv the
charge of the Third Battalion and released
Lieutenant Stewart, of Co. Z, was also taken
prisoner, but there are rumors OF bis escape
Captain Brodrick, OF Co. X, without dis.
mounting picked up a very handsome Colt's
. revolver, which he intends to keep as tro-
ply.
THIRD DAY.
, On Friday, about nine o'clock in the morn
ing, several of cur batteries opened upon the
enemy from this side of the river, in the
neighborhood OF the Rappahannock Railroad
Bridge. The rebels fed in CONSERVATION to
: the wood, tho second shell bursting on one
of their batteries killing and wounding a
large number. Several companies from va
rious regiments, under command OF Lieut.
Conway, of the l05th New York, were al
work building forts on the other side Of the
Rappahannock, when the enemy opened fire
upon them, compelling them to retreat across
{ the river, but with no loss. The rebels
shelled our camp nearly all day. About three
t O'Clock in the afternoon Gen. Sigel ordered
Col Krysanowsky (acting Brigadler) to cross
the river with his brigade. lie did so, and
drove the enemJ's pIckets in. About thi,
time, Generals Sigel. Shdrz and Boiler
} crossed over in person. 1t was the 44lf
t Pennsylvania which drove their pickets The
Y latter were reinforced, and, with overwheln
! ing numbers, descended like an avalanche
} upon the 84th, which in its turn was driver
back. 1t is reported that the other regi
ments composing the brigade were scouting
4 in another direction, and could not arrive II
time TO support it. This regiment was driv
Q en- in confusion to TIE river, where numbei
Jumped in and were drowned. Others wera
ohot tHc WattIsf n IdTR
: number Of them were also made prisoners
The other regiments Of the brigade fell bacl
to the river, which they crossed in safety
{ Gen. Bohen was struck in the breast by
. rifle ball while encouraging the 74th in thei
retreat. 1t is said that he was at the heat
a of the regiment, where he fought bravely, re
;, sisting the enemy wherever favorable op
= portanity occurred, that be made thre
G charges against Overwhelming numbers, an
q that while in the act of making the fourth
with his sword raised in the air, and utterip
}, the words, "Ceme on, boys; let's try then
>, once more" he was shot in the breast, a
stated above, and instantly expired. Anothe
brave man also received his death wound.-
While Captain Buell., of the First Artijer,
T Reserve was sbeling the rebels from his bat
1 terry, she'll from the enemy burst directl
g under his horse. Capt. Baelfs leg was brok
a en- in two places by 1t, but from the effect
" lot this he might have recovered il his hors
) had not been instantly killed, which, fallin
Q upon him, inflicted internal injuries SO sever
that no expired in ten hours afterward. @ Hi
body was inferred on Saturday last wit
Iminars honors. Capt. Buell. was yer
: promising young officer. He was to hag
been promoted to colonelcy of ARTILLERY
&c and was well filed ior that promotions, ahay
q ing fully deserved that rank from his nc
- knowledged bravery, prudence, and othe
: military qualifications. He was yeun
u man about thirty years Of age, and was al
? most idoGzed by his command. When su
= ering in the agony Of death, he begged hi
! ! friends not to grieve for him, and told tn
y men of his battery to go forth and meet tn
q enemy, and added, "Act and do as brayel
as was with you" believe Captai
:. Buell. was nephew to Geueral Buell.. stgy
= Tbe Captain Buell. alluded to is from Ma
: rietta, Ohio, and was the brother Of the lat
E, Geo. ?. Buell., Esq. 81,
v 1t is said that our loss in killed and wound
y ed alone in the 74th Pennsylvania was owe
n one hundred and ten. 4s.
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