Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12
FROM GEN, fREMONrs DEPARTMENT
w SHINGTON NEWS
CON RES SIGNAL.
FOR EIG N N Z w s
Spirit Of the English Press
Prom fremonrs Department..

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE following. dated
Headquarters Army in the field, Camp Port Re
public, June {, 3 p. NJ, has been received at the
War Department:
Hon T. NJ. Stanton, Secretary of War:
The army left Harrisonburg at O'Clock A
NJ. and at half past eight my advance engaged
the rebels about seven miles from that place near
Union church. The enemy was very advantage
ously posted in the timber. having chosen his own
position, forming smaller circle than our own,
and with his troops formed en- masse. Ii consist
ed undoubtedly of Jacksons entire force. The
battle began with heavy firing at ii o'clock and
lasted with great obstinacy and violence until
=. VI. Some skirmishing and artillery firing con-
tInued from that time until dark. Our troops
fought occasionally under the rnurderous FIRE of
greatly superior numbers-the hottest of the
small arm fire being on the left wing. which was
held by StahPs brigade consisting of FIVE regi-
ments. The bayonet and canister shot were used
freely and with great effect by our men.
The loss on both sides is very great Ours Is
very heavy among the officers. A iul report OF
those who distinguished themselves will be made
without Partially. / desire to say that both Off
GERS and men behaved with splendid gallsntry,
and that the service of the artillery was especially
admirable.
We are encamped on the field of battle, which
may De renewed at any moment.
j. c. Fremont,
Major General Commanding.
A special to the Times, dated Battle Ground.
six miles from Harrisonbrrg, June s, via Wash
ington." says:
Jackson made a stand at this point and we at
tackled him this morning. The country is not
favorable for open hghting-belng billy and
woody.
Gen Stahl was on the left. supported by Gen.
Bonn; Gen. Milroy in the center, supported
on the right by Gen. Schenck; Gen. Steinway had
command of the reserve.
Skrmishing commenced between 10 and | |
O'Clock. and cannonading at about ID The en-
emy had an excellent position, and directed their
fire well As few men were killed on our side
as usually fall 10y cannon.
Gen. S;ahl made an advance nearly to the riv-
er, driving the enemy back but they precpitated
their main column upon him, and he was compel
led to retire to avoid being flanked. His forces
retired in good order, and line reformed
in better position.
Up to 3 o'clock the cannonaGng was brisk
just after that it sackcned and now, D O'Clock
everything is quiet.
A prisoner saws Gen. Ewell lies between our
right wing aud the river with 5000 men.
When our advance fell back the enemy did
not pursue, preierring to maintain his position
and throw the burden of attack.
Ii is thought that jackson, finding no bridge
here, will attempt to cross at Mt Crawl W here
he will find no bridge either.
Another account OF the battle SAYS:
Gen. Stahl on the left first engaged Gems
Milroy and Schenck soon after found the enemy,
and the battle almost Immediately became gen
eral. Gen. Stahl after Schrivens's battery had
shelled the rebel position, advanced the 9Th, 9th
and 45th New York through the woods, with the
open field on the other slde of which the enemy
right was concealed in the woods The eGh ad-
vanced calamity under heavy FIRE, but being Sc
long unsupported by the 45th, and largely out
numbered, were obliged to retire.
Col. Mitchell severely wounded, and the
whole regiment badly cut up, losing not less than
800. more than habits strength.
The enemys pursuit was checked by artillery
and Gen Stahl finally withdrew his forces to
stronger position, repelling Il flank movement and
holding his wing firmly.
Gen. NilrOy advanced his center rapidly, the
artillery fire compelling the enemy rapidly to give
ground.
Gen. Schenck OH the right drove back the re
bells who attempted to turn his position.
Along our whole line our artillery under Col
Pitsona's direction served with great vigoI
and precision AMI the final success is largely due
to its effect.
The enemy suffered severely. One rebel regi
ment lost two thirds of its number in attempting
to capture Weidrichs battery which cut them Il
pieces with canister at fifty PAGES.
The rebel batteries were repeatedly silencet
and forced to abandon their positions.
Col. Cluseret with his weak brigade took ant
held the center of the enemy's position and ha
encamped in there tonight.
Our forces were outnumbered at all points. bu
have occupied the rebel lines and forced them t.
retreat.
The loss is heavy on both sides, the enemy suf
fering especially from our artillery. the Cara
baldi Guards lost nearly 300, the 2ith Ohio 90
The total loss is estimated at from GU to 500 il
killed, wounded and missing.
Capt Charles Worth, 18th Ohio, Surgeon Cant
well. o2d Ohio. are wounded or killed.
The rebels fought wholly under cover, while
our troops were forced TO advance through oper
fields. The advantage of the enernys position
and numbers was counterbaanced by Gen. Ere
mont's faithful handling of his troops and tn
GOODNESS and determination with which he presse,
his success.
The fight WIS furious for three hours and con
tinued till nearly dark