Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-02
GENERAL. HINDMAN's oFFIof AL: REPORT OF THE
2. 80" BATTLE AT.w0oDS0NVILLE. =.


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We are enabled to lay the eaicaI report of the fght
atWoodsonvile before our readers this mornings; =,
-: HElDQuARfERs ADvAscE GUARD, @. A., Ky, e..
...;... - -. Cave CITY, Dac. l9, 1861.
Sir AT so'clock, A NJ, on the 18th inst moved.
towards Woodsonvle for the purpose Of breaking up
the railroad from the vicinity Of that place southwark
force Of 100 infantry and -four pieces Of
artillery. -. s:-.f - !:
When within two and a, half miles of woodsonvile,
eouc called from the enemys view, halted the column.
and ordered forward Col Teys Ringers 10 occupy the
heights at my right left and 'front.' and Msjor Phfers
cavalry to watch the crossing OF Green River still urtb-
e to my left These orders having been executed and no
force the enemy pckes seen, advanced the column
till the right reached the railroad This brought within
three mile Of the river and the enemy, but
still ocncealed rxcCp. small body Of cavalry upon the
extreme left Here company OF rangers was detached
TO observe the enemy from RoWlets knob, which was TO
my right the railroad. strip OF timber border
ed the river parallel 10 the lice held by, my cavalry
Fields were between body Of the enemyi infantry, as
skirmshers moved through the TIMBER by their right
on my left. They we're fired upon by small body Of
my caYary'aDd retired! The firing ceased for about
ha an hour, aud went in person to select suitable
pace Tor camp, leaving Col. Terry In command. with
instructions TO decoy the enemy up the hill where could
use myIofantry aud artillery with effect, and be out OF
| the range Of the enemy's Batteries -, -
Before returning 10 the column the fire from the Skin.
mishers RECOMMENDED. The enemy appeared in force
upon nv right aud centre Col. Terry, az the head OF
rs Rlngers chargedabou. 800, routed and drove them
back but fell mortsly wounded body Of the enemy,
OF about the sams size, attacked the rangers, under
oap: Farrell upon tho right Of the turnpike, aud were
rGpused With heavy lots The enemy now began cross.
| Ing bY regiments; aud moving about on my right add
I lett hluks. Three companies OF Colonel harmadukes
lis. Arkanses battalion Wete thrown cut aa skirmshers
On my left engaged the elcrny's right, and :drove
| thin 10 the river. now ordered forward CapIn
Wits battery and the ID Arkansas regiment support
H. holding the 6hAikinsAs regiment in reserve. The
artillery opened fire upon the enemy in the field soicent
10 The railroad and drove them 10 the bank OF the river
Fung row ceased on both aides. The enemy made no
further attempt 10 advance, but knowing that no bad al
ready crossed the river 10 force more than double my
own, aad had the means OF crossing additional forces,
withdrew my command, by way OF tho turnpike, two
miles and half and took position 10 meet the enemy,
Il DISPOSED TO advance. There being no indications Of
such au intention returned 10 my camp here reaching
| this Mace at s o'clock p NJ. 49, - &c
| Nv loss Ia this affair WAS rs follows: e ~
| Kiied--Co, Terry an three men Of his regiment.
| Dangerously wcunded-Lieut. Morris and three men
| (Trxts Rangers :. 80.
Slightly wounded-Capt Walker and three men Tex
as R,ugers) and two men OF first AtkanFas battalion.
L estimats the enemy's loss at IS killed and left on
the ground; wounded uuknoWu have eight prisoners
Others wire taken leo badly wounded to be moved
and we're lefE as citizens! houses. - !. .''' ,
The troops under my comm'nd who were engaged,
displayed courage in ercCras The others were as steady
-. =. Respectfully, -. %. ~.
..:, -. 7. @. HNnxLS. Brig. Gen. ;"
To Lieut. D. G. wHITE. Ac:'g Asst Adj Gen. Jet Di.
y;sjo, GaneraI Army of Kentucky, 4