Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-05-27

DtLls9 al
dent says, the fight in many respects was
one of the bloodiest battles Of the war.
Our loss was heavy both in officers and
men. The enemy had threw up entrench-
ments and constructed. abattis, which, after
severe fighting, was carried by our troops.
Among the prisoners was Brig. Gen.
Hays, who commanded brigade inCouch's
corps.
Prisoners represent that there are some
forty regiments, mostly foreigners on the
lover end Of the line, where Gen. Easily
commanded. There was some hard fight
ing on Sunday. In the afternoon Mary's
Heights were carried by the enemy. and
number of Mississippians captured. Six
pieces of the Washington Artillery were
taken at the same time.
On Monday morning the fight was re-
newed, the Heights retaken, and the pieces
retaken with number Of others. Five
Yankee batteries are reported to have
been captured.
On the upper line, from another source,
l learS that about 5000 prisoners in all
have been taken.
Gen. a. p. Hill has resumed command.
Gen. Heath not much hurt and is still in
command.
Gen. McCown slightly wounded.
The 18th Mississippi killed more than
their own numbers.
Col. Stafford, 18th Louisiana, killed;
also, Col. Walker, 10th Virginia, and Col
Mallory, 55th Virginia
Richmond, May 7-Correspondence Of
the Wing gives further details Of the bat
ties at Charlottesville anu Frederick bus
Hooker accomplished the capt. re VI
Mary's Heights by ruse, on Saturday
evening. lie sent large force tow ards
his right, recalled them during the night
and threw them rapidly Iacross the river 10
pontoons. The battle commenced at day
light. Barksdale's brigade checked them
for some time with volleys, bayonets and
dubbed muskets, but were forced to fall
hack before overwhelming numbers, not
however until the ground was piled with
Yankees.
Our loss was 100 All BIT two com.
panies Of the lSfh Mississippi captured.
Col Griffin ard Adjt. Oscar Stuart, killed
Major Campbell WIS wounded All but
seven Of the first company OF tie Wash
i.rtnn Artillery were retatn, M..t IN
.ur casu,ltie. we're .li,bt w,und. nf tl,,.
hands Una arms. thpr. are faw c,,,,,,r.,
lively, killed. The loss OF the enemy j.
equal to any previous battle III The var;
the field was literally strewn with the!l
dead.
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