Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-05-30
From cen. Butler,a column.

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TO Il. NJ Stanton, Secretary Of War.
STRAspuRe. Va, May 24.--Col. Kenly's
command Of infantry and cavalry have been
driven from Front Royal with considerable
loss in killed, wounded and prisoners The
enemy's force is sistimated at from 5000 70
1000, and isreportcd as falling back on
Front Royal. He probably occupies The
place this morning. N. P. BANKS.
WASHINGTON, May, "a. - Dispatches
have beeh received at the War Department
tonight from Banks, at Winchester. He
moved from Strasburg to Winchester TO
secure bis st res and trains. His advance
guard arrived there at 8 o'clock all safe.--
A strong attack was made upon tho trains
at MiddletowD by the rebels, bat they were
repulsed We lost few wagons, which
the tesmsters abandoned. Banks will re-
turn Immediately to Strasburg, Col. Ken
ly, commanding the force at Front Royal,
was wounded and taken prisoner. No par.
ticulars Of the engagement then received.
The enemy occupy Front Royal. Gen.
Geary occupies a strong position on the
Manassas railroad, at White Plains, and
has been reinforced.
WAsmNGToN, May Dispatches re-
ccived by the War Department state that
Banks was attacked at Winchester this
morning, and has fallen back towards Mar
tinsburg and Harper's Ferry. The enemy
are reported to be in large force. 1t is re-
ported that the rebel forces have left Rich
mond and marched north to take the often
sive.
To 3. NJ. Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
HEADoUA ARrERs, MARTINsBURe, May %.
-2:40 p. M.-The rebels attacked US at
day break in great force, estimated at 49,
600, consisting Of Ewelrs and Jackson's di
visions. Our right and left wings stood
well for a while, when two regiments broke
their lines under fire of the enemy. The
right wing fell back and were ordered 10
withdraw. They passed through town in
considerable confusion, but reformed and
contrived to march in good order to Martins
burg, % miles distant Our entire force
was less than 1000, consisting of Gordon's
and DonDely's brigades, with two regi-
ments of cavalry under Gen. Hatch, and
two batteries of artillery. Our loss is con-
siderable, as was that Of the enemy, but
cannot now be stated. N. p. BANKS.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The following
is the latest received at the War Depart
ment from Gen. Banks: TH 7al
To e. M Stanton, Secretary of Wor:
WILLfAMsPoRT, May 26.-We believe
that our whole force, trains and all, will
cross in safety. The men are in fine spirits
and crossing in good order
The labor Of last night was fearful
The enemy followed us last night on our
march, but has not made his appearance
this morning. The news Of your move
ments South has unquestionably caused
them to look to their safety.
Your dispatch was read to the troops
this morning, amidst the heartiest cheers
[Sigued] N. P. BANKS, Maj. Gen.
WAsHINGroN, May 26.-The following
was received at the war Department at IL
P. NJ: sse
"WILLIAMsPoRT, 4 p. Mo the PreSi-
dent: / have the honor to report tho safe
arrival Of my command at this place last
evening at II o'clock, and the passage Of
the 5th Corps across the river to-day with
comparatively little loss Of men, in killed
wounded and missing in the different battles
at which my command has participated
since the march from Strasburg on the morn
ing of the Oath. / am unable to report
but have great satisfaction in being able t
say, although serious our loss is much les.
than might have been anticipated, consid
ering the very great disparity Of forces en-
4 gagged and the long, matured plans Of the
enemy which aimed at nothing less thar
the entire capture Of our forces. A detail
ed statement will be forwarded as soon a
, possible.
l My command encountered the enemy il
a constant succession Of attacks aad we'll
contested engagements at Strasburg, Mid
dlctown, Newton, at point between thes
places and at Winchester. The force Q
the enemy was estimated at from 15to 20,
!, 900 men, with very strong artillery an,
: cavalry supports. My own force coDsiste,
of two Brigades-less than 1000 strong, al
told 500 cavalry, 10 Parrot guns and {
, smooth bores. iat
J The substantial preservation of the entir
supply trains is source Of Qualifications
1t numbered about 500 wagons, on for
ced march of So miles, 35 of which wer,
performed in one day, subject to constan
attack in front, rear and flank, according L
its position, BY the enemy in full force
The panic Of teamsters and the mischancc
of river passage Of more than 800 yards
with slender preparations for fordiug anc
ferry, j lost not more than so wagons.
Our troops are in good spirits and occup
{ both sides Of the river. N. p. BANKS,
Major-General Commanding"
Il WASHINGTON, May 27.--By dispatche
: received this morning at the War Depart
ment we learn that affairs are quiet in the
vicinity of Harper's Ferry.
A message from Gen. Banks, dated ]
O'Clock this morning, says that Capt. Col
lins, Of the French Zonaves, has brough
his command into Hancock having haC
two killed.
:, A later dispatch from Gen. Banks say
all is quiet at Williamsburg.
The Inteligepcer of to-day, referring b
the representations that the insurgeDt
again meuaced the National Capitol, says
! Besides creating false alarm, they az
: unjust TO the military dispositions the Gov
ernmeDt has made for Inc protection of lhi
city, while their only effect abroad can b
to produce fictitious impression, NOR