New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-15

killed and wounded. Our force in infantry, cavalry
and artillery, did not exceed ,000 That Of the en-
emy must have exceeded IL ,000 Jackson who
commanded on the field, had, in addition to his own
Stone-Wal Brigade, Smiths, Ganett's, and Long
street Brigades. Gens. Smith and GaInett were
here in person. The following regiments were
known TO have been present, and from each OF them
were made prisoners on the field: The Cd, 4th 5th,
2Ist, 23d, 9th, 2Sth, 3d. 9th, and 42d Virginia;
ist Regiment Provisional Army, and an Irish bat
tallon None from the reserve were made prisoners.
Their force in infantry must have been 5000. The
cavalry of the united brigades amounted to ,J00
Their artillery coDs.sed OF 80 pieces. We had 5000
infantry a cavalry forcs Of 75V, and "A pieces of
artillery.
I cannot conclude this report without expressing
ihants and gratitude 10 officers and soldiers of my
command for their valuable conduct on this trying
day. II was worthy Of the great country whose ma
tcnal existence they have pledge their Ives 10 pre-
serve. Special thanks are due to Col. hihesn' so'
n.apding lat Brigade and senior 0hcer IN 'he hei''
His conduct was brave, juiicious, and enlceh'' ne
executed my orders in every instance, Win VlgcE
and fidelity, and exhibited wisdom and sagacity IN
the various movements that were necessarily in, ~;
trusted to his direction. Col. Tyler, commanding "a
Brigade, has won my admiration by his ieafiess M
trepdity. His brigade is worthy or such an intrepid
leader. This brigade, and the regiments accompany
ing it, achieved the decisive success OF the day. ihey
drove the forces Of the enemy before them on the
left flank, and, by hurting this flank back upon the
reserve, consumpated this glorious action. High
pIaise Ii due to Col. Sullivan, commanding "a Brig
lde tor the in winch lie contributed TO the
first repu!sc OF the enemy in the morning. To him
and Col. Carol OF the Sth Ohio Volunteers who
commanded The skirmisbers is the credit due OF
ol eing back The right wing OK the enemy, and OF IL
timidsiing and holding him in check on our lett
during the rest OF the day. The chief OF artillery,
Lieut.. Col. Daup, deserves high communication for
the skil!ful manner in which be managed bis bat
teres during the engagement. fbir ssiiEnl msnage'
ment prevented the enemy doubtless from uAing
eaectualiy Lis formidable artillery. the cavalry
performed its duty with spirit in this engagement
and, with iis gallant Ollcers, exhibited ACTIVITY
which parnlyzed the movements OF the enemy. Inc
commanders OF regiments also entitled to especial
mention; but sufficient justice cannot be done them
in this report. I must, therefore, refer you on this
head to the report OF the brigade Commanders. The
officers of my staff have my thanks for the fidelity
with which ihey discharged the trying duties toat
deyolyed upon them. They had to penetrate the
thickest of the light TO bring intelligence Oh the
state Of the field ana performed their periious duty
throughout the day with cheerful alacrty. II Affords
pleasure, il il my duty, TO recommend all the
officers whose names ] have specially mentioned TO
the consideration of the Government.
7 have the honor TO be your obedient servsnt,
JAS. SHIELDS, Brig -Grn Commanding