The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-15


G. s. Cameron, John Hunter, G. II. Taylor, Joseph
Laudey, j. M Robbins, J. W. Cole J. W. Lawrence. D.
Mack 2. T. Cooper, !. Not, 4. Role, John H Nicer.
George w. Smith, Aaron w. Gilbert, Rachel Jenkins
Jno. Wentz, Louis Long wm b. Nchae Joel A. CUSHION,
L. Randall, Jacob Colony, Peter Rcnscher, Jacob b.
Stone Geo. w. Hilton, Maddox Jenkins James Blanciards
Henry Edng, Jos. G. Laraber, John Better, Henry
segIor Chas. B. Hanss. j. D. Nichols, Heram Hssnsn,
G. +. STILL
Our Beaufort Correspondence.
BEAUFORT. s. c. June l, 1862.
The S1ish at Pocoa'ioa-7he Rstel' siosgei-Pati.
catars of the F0ht-Ts Route 70 Ptcoaligo-The Rsbsh
Rcimft,ced-The KILLED and Wounded-Deoa Of Capaia
Pdrkxr, dc.
On Thursday morning last skIrmish Occurred at Pos
cotago, point the Charleston and Savannah Rail-
road between salcahatchie and Coosahatchie whoA
forces, under command Of Colonel B. c. Christ Of
the Ffeth Pennsylvania Volunteers, routed about 500
Of the rebels The engagement was conducted entirely
with infantry our side, and was prolonged for aboue
two hours before tho enemy finally dslodged The
details Of the affair. which was, In military parlance,
reconnaissance, are a. follows
On the evening Of the 2Sth ult the Fiftieth Pennsy
vania regiment together with company Of tho Eght4
Michigan Volunteers, Captain Doyle, and one company
OF the Hghlanders left Beaufort arriving
Port Royal Ferry, and crossing to the mau AID
At daylight Thence the line Of march for Pocotal 81
Christ driving the snemys pckets three times before
the latter point reached. Al Gardens Corners Come
pany e, under the command Of Lieutenant Lantz, was
left Major Higgnson Of the First Massachusetts
valry, came up with force OF eighty and horses.
After brief halt at this point again started for
Pocotago via the Sheldon road and with the excepss
Of occasionally driving in the enemy pckets which de-
laysd our march to considerable degree, reached
our destination without interruption Here we were
met by the enemy, about eight hundred strong. ,s
force consisting, near as we could judge or six c.
psnies OF mounted ricmcu comp Of infani
try Among the latter was considerable number q
eolored men who fought apparently with all the zeal q
their masters The enemy's position was exceedingly
well chosen and was most formidable one; but no IVES
dislydgod ami compelled to retreat.
Pocotnligo. from point Of attack, Is reached BY
on either side by marsh, through which sluggish
stream winds its way. Over this stream and not more
way was bridge some nfteen feet in Width which The
rebels had far destroyed a. TO mako II mpassabe,
save BY crossing on tho string pieces On the opposi
which skrmishsd some smart nring ensuing both
| sides, with however but little effect.
tins juncture IL became evident that the enemy
posted under cover Of the trees and dtches within good
| rins range, en- either side OF tho caussway, and
that in order to dislodge them must have .
nearer range for our arms. Capt. Charles Par.
ker. Of Company II, accordingly Volunteers g
let them drop into ditch right, when they
be able TO operate under partial and gtshorss
range. The movement was successful and about three
OF Lieut. Col.Burnholts they gradually approached tho
opposite Of the marsh and drove back the enemy
right, when charge was made on our lsft aud
the enemy commenced rapid retreat to the woods
As It could DO done, the bridge rspanksds
took refuge in wood where cavalry could not operate
with advantage and recourse was again had 70 the Ia
r S SO a.d snd Ss
that they were unable TO pursue the traitors ~ fast -
Al this moment Lieut.. Cannon, in charge Of section
Of the First Connecticut battery, reported himself
The had lasted nearly two hours and by the time
Colonel Christ could recall the companies In pursuit and
again get ready to move, than three hours had
elapsed Negroes escaping TO our lines brought US In
and Grahamvs, ana in view or .%s
fact, weu ~ tho scarcity Of ammunition, It was
deemed prudent to retire, and We accordingly returned
10 Port Royal Ferry, whore arrived at eleven r. NJ
Small detachments Of cavalry followed US far Carr
den's Corners, whore thcy rspulssd and driven
back BY the pksts Of Company B. who endorsed one Of
Our loss during the engagement was two killed ana
nine wounded The rebel loss u Is impossible for me
exactly 10 state but must have been severe
dead bodies OF their men we're found uoa the field We
captured two prisoners one OF whom has been sent
TO headquarters and the other who was woundeI was
The following the causaites SIDE all Of the
killed and wounded belonging 70 the Fitisth Psnnsylva.
Captain Charles Parker, Co. IL.
Private NJ. Stevens, COX.
WOUNDED.
r. Mcclellan Co A, sho, through the lung dangerous.
u. wsnrich Co. A. shot in tho right lung, dangerous
D. shearsr Co. three buckshot in head arm
Corporal q. c. Flafmesher, 90. b, shot in right unsj
dangerous.
J. Isle, Co. b, accidentally wounded by bayonst
@. M. shsrling, Co. ID, shot In the lon; dangorsus
Il. =. Wood, Co. g, shot 10 the arm
J. Dsnshcn, Co. q, shot In the thigh
A. Cnrisler, Co. ], shot though the shoulder.
Tho name OF the wounded prisoner 10 hands 10 q.
Hughes OF the Rutstgs Mounted Rifles, shot through
the arm and wounded In the back.
The loss Of Captain Parker IL universally lamsntsd
throughout the brigade He was In the three months
service. but rs-snlisted together with hrs entire
pauy at the expiration Of his term Of service Modssa
and unassumng In his department, he yet brave
and accomplished officer His gaantry In crossing Tho
frail bridge 81 Focotsgo him his life. He was
pierced BY three rife balls, and fell while cheering his
men the perous passage.
Our troops returned In excellent condition, having ali
the ferry before four O'Clock the morning
Of the 30th-thus performing march OF thirty-tw0
miles, lighting two hours and making two difficult riveS
crossings, In swsnty hours. Their endurance,
considering the heat and the fact that The operation We
under taken at the close Of the day, remarkable
Our Naval Correspondence.