Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-05-13

daylight Sunday morning, Barksdale,s Mis-
sissippi brigade held them in check for some
I time with yolleys, bayouets and dubbed
muskets, bat were forced to fall back by
overwhelming numbers, not, however, until
the ground was filled with the Yankee slain.
Our loss vas about one hundred. All but
two companies of the Tenth Mississippi
were captured. Col Griffin, Adjutant of
General Stuart, was killed, and Major
Campbell wounded.
"All but seven Of the first company of
the Washington Artillery were taken pris-
oners, including Captain Squiers. The
Yankees showed no quarters to the rebels.
The guns Of the Washington Artillery were
not retaken. Most of our casualties in the
battles around Charlottesville are slight
wounds, in the hand and arm; but few,
comparatively, we're killed. The loss Of the
enemy is equal to that of any previous bat
tie of the war. The fields are literally
strewn with their dead. The prisoners cap
tured are mostly two years and nine months
men, whose time of service soon expires
They say that they were put in front by
Gen. Hooker at every point. The main
body Of the army having been driven to the
river, remain hemmed IN by our army, q:
fraid to advance, and yet fearing to attempt
to recross, Gen. Lee has remarked that
the present position of affairs in the feld is
entirely to his satisfaction"
On Monday morning the fight was re-.
newed; the Heights retaken and the pieces
recaptured, with a number Of others. Five
Yankee batteries are reported to have been
captured on the upper line.
From another source Ilearn that about
5000 prisoners, in all, have been captured.
General A. P. Hill has resumed the COM
mand Of his division General Heath was
not much hurt, and still commands his di-.
vision. General Loring was slightly woun.
ded The 18th Mississippi Regiment killed
more than their own number.
RICHMOND, May SO p. m, Passen.
gers report all quiet at Fredericksburg to
day. Several ambulance trains arrived this
evening, and more are behind. Crowds
of ladies are at the depot dispensing re-
freshments. The weather is damp and chill
ly.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY NORTHERN Va,
May I, 1888.
General Orders No. 59.-With heartfelt,
qualification, the General Commanding ex-
presses to the army bis sense Of the heroic
conduct displayed by the officers and men
during the arduous operations in which.
they have just been engaged. Under try
ing yioissitudes Of heat and storm, you att
tackled the enemy, strongly entrenched
in the depths offs tangled wilderness, and
again on the hills Of Fredericksburg, fifteen.
miles distant, and:by your valor triumphed
on so many fields, and forced him once more
TO seek safety beyond the Rappahaunock.
While glorious victory entities you tothe. .
praise and gratitude of the nation, We are
called upon toareturn2 gratefully
our,thanks only to the Giver Of Victory for
the signal deliVereuce Hehas wrought. It
is therefore earnestly recommended to the
troops to unite on Sunday nezt in asoribing
to the Lord of Hosts the glory due His
name. Let US not forget in our rejoicing
the brave soldiers who have fallen in de-
fence ofthe country, and Whileswe mourn
their loss, let us resolye to emulate their
noble example. The army and country .,
like lament the absence fora time of one to.
whose bravery, energy and skill they are SO
much indebted for success. Tho following
letter from the President of the Confeder.
ate States is communicated TO the army, as
an sxpression of appreciation of your ser
vices :, -
Z n have received your dispatch, and rev
erently unite with you in giving praise to
ged far thu success with which he has
crowned QUE a7ns In the name Of the
people, offer their cordial thanks TO your
self and the troops under your command,
for this addition to the unprecedented Sc
ries of great Victories your army has achieV-
ed. The universal rejoicing WHICH has
been produced by this happy result will be
mingled with general regret for the good
and brave numbered among the killed and
wounded"
(Sigued) R. E. LEE.
RICHMOND, May S.-The trains to Fred.
erioksburg have resnmed their regular trips.
Five trains arrived here last night With the
wounded. The, storm in Spottsylvauis on
was the severest that has been
experienced for twelve months. We have
about tep THOUSAND prisoners,
many valuable horses, wagons, a largequan-
tity of ammunition and small arms. Allis
quiet at Fredericksburg. Barksdale re-
occupies the town, and the enemy afe on
the opposite side Of the river, as before the
batsle. Col Griffin wss not killed, as re.
ported, but captured. General Dan. Sick.
les is reported killed.
RICHMOND, May 8 Stoneman's S cavalry
broke camp on Thursday and started for
she Upper Bappahannook. After stealing
i'll the horses they could find, they cut the
,hroats Of two hundred of their worn.opt
horses.
Gen. Imboden has destroyed the great
Cheat river bridge, on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, built at an enormous cost, and
which was regarded one Of the greatest tri-
lmphs of science.