The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
FIGHT ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK

RICHMoND, March 1S-Infornlation has been
r"cciycd here that fight occurred yesterday
afternoon on the Rappahannock, between Gen.
FitZ Hugh Lee and the enemy under Gen. Stone
The enemy numbered about $4,000, our
force did tot exceed 1000. The enemy succeed
cd in crossing late 10 the afternoon but were badly
crippled, and afterwards reiterated back leaving
their dead men aud horses strewed in the roads;
they also left hospital. We have to lament the
Toss Of Gajor Pelham, Of Alabama, and Major
Fuller, Of Virginia
LATER The engagement, near the Kappa-
hammock, occurred at ,Iamison Woods within six
miles Of Culpeper Court House. The enemy was
driven across the river, with heavy loss Our loss
will not exceed $50 wounded and captured The
enemy evidently contemplated great expedition
but were completely foiled and discounted.
official Dispatches from Gen. Stuart
. The following dispatches have been received at
lie War Department:
Hdqrs miles from Kelly's Ford,
March If o'clock p. NJ
TO Gen. r. f. Lee:-The enemy is retiring.
He is badly hurt. We are after him. His dead
men and horses strew the roads.
j. f. B. STUART, Maj. Gen
Second Observation-Disclosures, March Ito
Gen. r. f. Ice: The enemy has retired to the
north bank of the river, badly hurt J. f. b S.
Third Dispatch.-Culpeper, March ls-To
Gen r. +. Lee: telegraphei you last night that
Rappahonnock. From the best information it
wss Averills Division, three thousand in the
saddle He was very badly hurt and left hos
pital on this side. 1t was undoubtedly intended as
great expedition; but thanks to the superior
conduct Of Gen. Fizhugh Lee and his noble
brigade, it has failed, not however, without the
loss to us of such noble spirits as Major Pelham
. and Fuller Major Breckenridge was taken priso-
ncr, ttsether with about 40 others JE b. S.
SNIRMIsn ON TIE BLACK WATERPROOF
I Tuesday morning lest, about eight hundred Yam
kce cavalry, under Colonel Speare came up from
Suffolk to point on the Black Water, near Prank
+ lin, and charged upon two companies of South
{ Caroliua sharpshooters, who were supporting a
I piece of artillery. They fred into by our
men and soon scattered in every direction leaving
two dead on the field and two others mortal
|. ly wounded Eight the enemy were taken
II prisoners-among them a Captain. These men
i report large number of their companions wound
Il cd. Not cur SIDE was killed or seriously
L wounded. This skirmsh is regarded by all as
very brilliant little afair.-EstersJurg Erpress.
From EAST FLoRIDA--Three Federal gun
! boats and two transports came up the St. Johns
River to Jacksonville and landed force of negro
troops.
A dispatch dated the nth says: Our forces at
hacked the enemy near Jacksonville this morning
at 8 o'clock. After hard lighting for twenty min
ates, we charged them, when they retreated IN
/ haste to their gun boats. Our infantry pursued
them into town. and when near the Judson House
/ touare, encountered another force of the enemy
which was also driven back. Que man and three
horses killed on our side. Loss Of the enemy not
Ia aoWn.. s.--..'
- The Federal force at Jacksonville is estimated
j. l,400 black troops with white ofhcers