The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-06-05
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BALTIMORE, May. 26.


BALTIMORE, May, 2e.
Two members of Kentry's regiment
arrived in our city give the following
account of the attack on Friday:
The fight commenced at IL o'clock, BY
an attack made by large force of cavalry
under Ashby, and lasted until night, when
the Infantry succeeded in surrounding them.
The first fight and repulse took place on the
east side Of the Shenandoah. Finding the
rebel force too great, Kentry retired to the
west side, destroying the principal bridge,
and here made another stand, firing at the
rebels 200 rounds of shot and shell, doing
considerable execution. The last fight took
place about four miles this side of Fort
Royal, the effort of the Federal commander
being to fall back in order, expecting rein
forcements momentarily from Gen. Banks
A member of Knapp's battery says the
lst Maryland regiment fought bravely.
Col. Kentry frequently led them to hayonet
charges. He also says that on the third
approach of Ashby he displayed white
flag, until pistol range, when the flag was
thrown down, and the enemy rushed on our
troops cutting and slashing and refusing all
quarter.
An official dispatch from General Banks,
at Williamsport, last night, says although
serious, our loss is much less than might
be anticipated, considering the very great
disparity of the forces engaged, and the
long matured plans Of the enemy, which
aimed at nothing less than the capture Of
our whole force.
Nv command encountered the enemy in
a constant succession of attacks, and in we'll
contested engagements at Strasbug, Middle
town, Newton, at points between these
places, and at Winchester. The force of
the enemy is estimated at Is or 10000,
With very strong artillery and cavalry
force. My own force is less than 4 1000
strong, all told. 1t is source of grati6ca-
tion that supply train, numbering 500
wagons, subject to constant attack in front,
rear and flank, with slender preparations for
ferrying and fording streams, was brought
through with loss of not more than fifty
wagons. Of forced march of So miles,
35 were performed in one day. Our troops
arc in good spirits and occupy both sides Of
the river.
1000 men have been added to the rebel
force in the Shenandoah valley. The whole
number of their troops is estimated at from
$4,000 to 10000, and thirty -four pieces Of
artillery. On the 9th Of May, it appears,
there was large rebel force in the mount
aims in Banks vicinity. The latter, how
ever. had troops sufficient to hold them in
check, but on the 18th Shields and Geary's
commands were transferred to McDowell's.
The same day junction had been made
between Jackson's, Ewelrs aod Johnson's
forces, when they made preparations to
march on Banks reduced force with the
result already telegraphed. The rebels now
occupy the whole Of Shenandoah Valley.
Evacuation of Corinth.
1t is now ascertained tha: the evacuation
commenced on the evening of the 2Sth ult.
The enemy retrcated southwardy until the
railroad bridge was burned, when they went
to Grand Junction, and thence southwardy.
Some ladies and several citizens remained
here, The citizens inform US that Rich
mond is evacuated, and Memphis is also
wholly deserted, all the stores being closed,
with the exception of few groceries.
It is ascertained that Van Doren had
band of Indians under him.
Colonel jackson reports finding the road
for several miles strewn with knapsacks,
arms and cantecns, showing
great demoralization. The roads are full
of stragglers who arc being brought in as
fast as possible.
They will probably reach between two
aud three thousand. Almost the entire
Thirteenth Louisiana are in our lines now,
some of them deserters, and some of them
recently captured. q
vengsanee--Rebel Barbarities.
BALTIMORE, May 26.
Up to tonight not less than one hundred
persons have been knocked down in differ
parts of the city, and in some cases ropes
were brought out and preparations made for
hanging parties to lamp posts. Among
those attacked was Robert McLane, late |
Minister to Mexico, who was saved by the
police.
Excitement continues, and all who utter |
disloyal sentiments are knocked down.
The military are taking no part In these
A recruiting officer opened
this afternoon, in Baltimore street, display
ing flag bearing the inscription, g Recruit
ing Office of the lst Maryland Avengers"
We Learn Of some popular commotiou at
Hagerstown on Sunday. A rebel newspa-
per Office w,s destroyed, and prominent
,eoessionists severely punished. A report
rom Williamsport says, as our troops
through Winchester, women fred
IN them, and sick and wounded left in the