Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-07-29
JOHN MORGAN'S RAID.
Particulars of the Capture---Mor.
gan's Band Routed and Destroyed
COIIUuRrS .Ju1v %

1t is definitely ascertained that in the
fight Yesterday forenoon, at Burlington,
| Morgan lost all his common which con-
sisted only Of three pieces. Fully seven
hundred prisoners, a large number OF
horses, with their entire equipments, and
a large quantity of pistols, reVolvers, car
hines, &c, were captured. This so Grip
pied him as to compel him to return as
speedily as possibly, which he did by pro-
ceeding up the river, but keeping out of
Ia range of the gunboats.
When he reached place opposite Belle
vile, which is situated on the Virginia
and IS about fifteen miles below Parkers-
burg, he threatened TO destroy the place
unless the citizens furnished boats, RATS,
&C., that would enable him to cross. The
citizens which much reluctance COM
menced getting out their old water traps,
and severely tried Johns patience by the
leisurely manner in which they went
about it.
1t was their object to delay his crossing
as long as they could, hoping that our
gunboats would make their appearance.
Flatboats, RATS, &c., were in due course
of time ready, but Altogether they would
not hold more han three hundred men.
They were filled to their utmos capacity,
and we're moving for the Virginia shore,
which was nearly reached, when a gun
beat appeared in sight, but too late to
prevent the rebels from landing. The
boats were, however, destroyed, and a
Smelling of the rebels who had crossed
was commenced and continued with IA
tai effect in several cases. A second gun
boat made its appearance, and was 5000
engaged in Smelling the rebel force re
naming on the Ohio side, which COM
PEELED the enemy to fall back. He then
formed a line of battle, as il anticipating
an attack from the forces which he sup
posed would be landed from the gun
boats. Indeed, our men were preparing
for such measures, when it became I'M
necessary by the appearance of Colonel
Wallace win q large force from Parkers-
burg.
1t should here be stated that Generals
Judah and Hohson had in the meantime
been closely following the rebels and at
the time of their interrogation at Belle
vile, they were only two or three miles
in the rear, it being the object OF our
forces to capture Morgan's whole COM
mand if possible. Colonel Wallace land
ed his men at some distance from the
town, and by u quietly executed march,
succeeded IN reaching the enenIy's rear.
When this had been accomplished, Judah
and Hobson were there, and their forces
were united in an attack on Morgan,
which proves to have been q complete
surprise, the rebels not having the least
idea that such a movement would be
made. They were d~umbfounded and
showed their beYilderment in their eff
forts to escape capture, It was but easy
work for our boys to pick up the raiders,
and when they had finished their work
all but 1900 were taken, and those who
escaped did so by breaking through our
lines. This remnant of Morgan's force
Immediately retraced their steps in the
direction of Pomeroy. and this morning
about nine O'Clock, worn out and in the
most pitable condition, they passed
through H~arrisonYille, a village ten or
twelve miles ia 4 northwesterly direction
from Pomeroy. and WHICH is on the pike
leading to jackson Court House, near
which place they were when the latest in
formation was received.
WASHINGTON, July 81.
The following vas received this evenin-
ing.
UNITED STATES STEAMER MOOSE, ABOVE
BpFFIHGFoS ISLAND, ONO RIVER, July 10.
10 Hon. Gideon WeHes Secretary ofhe Ngvy:
After chasing Morgan nearly FIVE hun
dred miles, at last met him on the Riv-
er at this point and engaged, and drove
him back, capturing two pieces of artil-
lery, when he abandoned the rest to Gen
eral Judah. The enemy broke in confu-
sion, leaving MS wagon trains. MANY hor-
SEES and small arms, in my possession.
Since writing the above, | followed up
the river and met another portion ofMor-
gan's force, fording fourteen miles above.
| shelled and drove the most of them
back. Several were killed, twenty or
thirty wounded, and twenty horses cap
tured. | have but two men wounded
slightly.
Our shell and shrapnel created great
excitement in the rebel ranks, killing and
wounding many.
(Signed,l LEROY FISH,
Commanding.