The New York herald., 1862-08-10
Our Army Correspondence.

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Our Army Correspondence.
CULPEPPsR COURT House. August 5, 1862.
The brilliant operations Of the cavalry at Orange Court
House. under General s. W. Crawford, who commands at
this point will be interesting to your readers win be
how the energy of brave inspire his fel-
lows to follow him anywhere matter what the danger
OUR DEPARTURE.
Early on Friday morning il noised abroad that we
on the move. orderes galloped here and there,
and yet one knew how where we were TO 20.
But the bugle undeceved u.s. and by noon were
the Bayard, with two regiments had gone early
towards Madison and after two other regiments
the move their long line filing away towards the fords
Of the Rapidan single glance at headquarters showed
that the body guard OF General Crawford standing in
silent waiting for the Of their chief, and II
became known that the expedition, whatever Its
tegt naiion, to be guided and directed by him.
TO TIE RAPiDAN
Silently wound way through the woods towards
the river and just became dark halted at the
Raccoon Ford Here the Maryland cavalry were posted
and here they remain, holding the pass Of the
ford until our return Just approached some rebel
pckets at the high bluffs beyond the river,
who, saying hearty farewell to some sympathizing
friends, gaoped rapidly away. Our scouts were soon
and our main body withdrawn into tho cover Of
woods making speedy bivouac tired fellows
sound asleep Our horses left sadded TO
meet any emergency that might arise. little church
close by respected by all and it not long before
"nothing was heard" but the solitary tramp Of the
sentinel
ACROSS TIE RIVER.
Before daybreak up. Our General was In the
saddle before any Of and leading the way. The ad
vanced guard soon reached somerve's FORD, whore
crossed the river. II was fine sight that bright and
cool summers morning to that long line OF brave fe
lows ding regularly and rapidly across the shallow
Every was in the best Of spirits We
advancing, and ahead OF leader who we knew
would lead towards the enemy and step before
he reached him. Many Of had but recently from
long aud tedious trip under late General Hatch We
going revisit the OF former scout and
our hopes high that this time something
done that would reflect credit upon ourrsgimens.
RApipAN.
No wonder that the rebels stopped at this stream with
the intention to make IL the last ditch No better position
could be found. narrow, bold dashng waters
fruitful and lovely country, teemng with the heaviest
crops Along the southern bank long and broken range
Of hills wooded and cleared stretches through Orange
and Madison, and southwest through Albsmaro A per-
feet line Of little hills along the river affords complete
defence against approaching force to need nothing
but resous their crests to drive back superior
forces and hold the river completely Positions for ar
lery are everywhere and the fords commanded At every
step.
THE MARcH.
But on we pressed. Suddenly the enemys pckets
showed themselves; but short dash, and away they
fed. A signal station, from which all movements
had been watched, next broken up and OF they
scampered flags and all. On we went, our advance
coming up with the reireatng pickss and occasional
shot being fred Along the mountains, into the plain,
through the woods, and the white spires OF the village
churches break upon the view Orange Court House
before Our skirmshers were on flank and before
us dashng along towards the town as the main body
came steadily after; Again rapid firing We drove
body of about hundred before into the town and
closing up, prepared To enter Orange.
OUR ENTRANCE
Steadily VIC moved onward until our advance passed
into the town followed by the main body. Cen Craw-
ford with admirable foresight had ordered strong
anking party to around TO our left towards the Cor
don.vile road. and nne squadron OF the Fifth New
York under their gallant leader Capt Hammond loft
the column and dashed of TO their destination. The
we moved onward through the town. when the advance
reached the Gordonsve road and prepared 10 turn the
fully shut up, doors closed and the almost deserted
made think he was passing through de-
serted village whose inhabitants had suddenly been
struck with death.
But the stiffness broken by vosy after volley
poured column, and, with yell that sounded
the din the enemy in solid column dashed upon
They bravely met, our gallant fellows returning
cheer for cheer aud although regiment had no car
bn but their sabrss ana pistols oaiy, hey dashed fu
rously upon the enemy Fierce, yes furious. was the
fight those narrow Streets ss horse after horse and
rider after rider fell 10 the earth But Afew rods apart
the coutendng forces fired shot after shot, Again the
enemy charged upon and rapidly did they pour
some Of the companies fell 10 the II but for
moment. No had the enemy appeared In the
main street Of the ,own INA ,nan our 9pps r were upon them
treating, when Capt. Hammond with his squadron OF the
New York cavalry, came furousy charging into the town
up the Gordosville road. Already he had fought the
enemy the depot and again his brave were upon
them. On too Captains Flint and Wells, Of ver-
mont and the enemy turning, hed IN the utmost confu.
son
During the nght which was hand to hand, in narrow
street, several of our nen were killed and wounded and
the enemy lost q large number. Twenty dead bodies
counted lying u the Streets and rs the rebels fell
wounded from thor horses the people rushed from their
Our General and his body guard were with the advance
and, az the terrific Gro was poured In upon u.s. and
our whce line checked by the furious charge,
you could hear his voice urging his men 10 be steady
and his repeated orders TO them TO charge upon
the enemy my %e aoa na % Of ny %as shot
horses shot under them. So close was the enemy,
and so determined the resistance and the lighting
that instances occurred IN which our men were taken p
sorcs and again recaptured. sergeant OF the body
guard had his horse shot and taken prisoner. He
was recaptursd by Captain Hammond in his charge, and
in his captured OF the enemy whom he brought
into camp.
We took over fifty prisoners, among whom arc major,
captains and licutenants The killed and wound
cd Of the enemy amounted to over thirtyHvc. Our
loss was Six killed. ana Ten Wouucu Wo
Tho General would not leave the field until all OF his
wounded cared for and carriages pressed from tho
inhabitants TO carry them OF We buried one poor fellow
amid knot OF pines hill by, and we brought on
ali ren.
Both regiments behaved nobly The affair was one
purely Of cavalry ana if anythDg was wanting TO rrcyo
the superiority of our this AMIR must be conclusive
We were opposed TO the Seventh Eighth Virginia reai
mens OF Ashby late command aad o. Beverly Robert.
sens brigade The seventh was commanded By Colonel
Jones, who succeeded TO Ashhy, and battalion OF the
JIgntb Was commanded ~ MAJOR, wbcys taken PR
soner.