The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-12

CAMP HARRISON, BRIsr0w STATION, June Q, 1858.
At this point in tho course Of my meanderings
countsred piece OF woods few rods from the track Of
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, which coon dis
covered 70 be occupied by and horses Ny nrst i'm
preston was that they party OF rebels; but,
entering with bold 'front.' was agreeably undeceived
by the cordial greeting Of Colonel Dc Forest whose prof
fered hand and hearty advances subsequently followed
BY good breakfast gladly accepted by tired,
tagged cut correspondent.
cAyMsy sIvovAc.
After breakfast looked around me aud soon perceived
that the situation was admirably well chosen for
campmen. or rather for bivouac for, the sylvan
formed by the branches and foliage OF the trees
they have no sne,ssr nu these aOTa a. pro
uncomortably hot the heat being moderated by refresh
TINE BATTLE GROUND OF BRisrow
During the day paid visit 10 the battle sround Of
Brstow, close by where Hooker engaged Ewe, whom
his retreat t,wards Washington having beea cut on he
was Obliged 10 eight, aud did so successfully. had
q good Opportunity OF seeing the different points Of
note during the battle, Colonel DE Forest having
been in command Of the cavalry during that engagement
The field presents but little interest the eye the ground
being gentle SLOPE surrounded on all sides by dense
woods. in which the heaviest fighting took place several
remnants Of the fight, the shape Of dilspidsted rebel
knapsacks cartridge boxes, articles OF clothing, and
number Of shot Of various Sizes are still scattered about
either this Ia all that remains 10 indicate that
battle had here been fought The grass is as fresh and
the birds MARBLE their native meiOuiee the SKY
clear and serene, and everything illustrative OF the
fierce encounter Of contending hosts and turbulent out
bursts of passion Of foes s esced and save
in recollection, Rristow battle ground Is not remarkable
ON THE FIELD.
copied Oh, inscriptions on the head boards of the
graves could reach and will give them
Private Thomas Barton 90 A., Third Excelsior Brigade
q. &. Packard, Co. B., same regiment
Lieut. N. pucey. Fifth Regiment, Excelsior Brigade,
lent r. p. Andrews. Fifth Excelsior Regiment.
Private John Finley Go. g., Second New York volun-
prpn,e OF rnr ATTACK on poPg's REAR
Along the track is the debris OF the large trans de-
stroyed IN the % =, rson wso has
friend in power who would quietly divide the sioh 10
come out and collect the IRON amounting 70 seysia
ing ell The various sppurenances attached TO cars and
locomotives. l,l
Last night strolled through The woods star gazing
when suddenly my rever'es we're interrupted oy ,ns
sound s.a bs cSnced
found myself AMIDST group OF MINISTRIES reclining on
the gass among whom rssSgnssd Xs,9r while sna
Major Chamberain of the First Virginia The latter,
soon dscovsrsd was the unSsputsd leader in this musi
S SI' 3 S.ss grove lie unarisa, foliage q sSs
Srese forming pendant Asnss, . son breeze borne
gently BY rustss shs ssv and PRODUCING s9osnns
rounding ssecA,ons and 70. MY pssnaps .pprs.,ass
eptertainment
M l.. n. MenAR1eh's letter.
HsApeuAayms, Twn AMY CoRTs, June ., 1855.
oArsoxAswe AT sv1Hsa warca
News cane 10 " Tbs nssasg, just ~ the nail mssssn
ssv was on We post ssavns that the saBncnadng ns
bsssd q daylight I'D sAsn In progress, was ~ Kely
Fora whore some n our troops ssd 70 b crossing
Ia,ss end vslsbh iptsligsnce located the firing bs
Vicinity Of Sulphur SPRING. where cavalry and hyp(
srtilsry were engaging General etuA,ps cavalry NJ
br,eSadespateh 1givng the news - reaching u.s. was
thercors, Incorrect Everything thus af has been 0us
| here. - :. -.
eome Of the prisoner recently arrested are known u
| ins sst but each dsolams connection with any que
riIa band which, with rope hanging over their heads
NJ rrospectivc punctuYe OF the body with Mimic ball
h vsry natural Cavalry patrol are sn securing IN,
woods and the probability IL that not half are captured
that win be.
\ ,srre detail has been busy to-day making teesraph
eonneooas betwssp " dnerspt tQds Nd hssaqusftv