The New York herald., 1864-10-24

both sides suffered heavily. and the result OF which
Gen. Shields was relieved and shsved pernsanenee
sigel ltreated in . scandalous BY General
Brecknrdse ~ Roods Hill. New Market and soon the
keen blade OF the official guotne red and dripping
with his blood. After sgel Hunter the only com.
mander who met with any decided and important suc
cess In the soisome ascent Of this beautiful but most
dangerous valley. Hunter, with not quite ton thousand
nanked the deences at Mount Crawford just south
Of Harrsonburg, crossed tho James at Port Republic
fought ana whipped the enemy badly at Piedmont. and
next day rushed into Saunton without giving the beaten
army me re0rganize for defence Al Staunton be
met by the commands OF Crook and Aver pushing
TO join him from the Kanawha and tnen with this united
force amounting all told 70 less than twenty thousand
men, the tide OF invasion swept rresstiby and up
the valley. capturing tho town OF Lexington after So
contest and only hating after two days or con
tnuous battle before the heavy permanent fortcaons
shH uwO M Dn anS ihe co
ssry stores completely 90. The enemy BY reinforce
aents from Richmond tEarlys corps) had become very
nearly twice strong behind the doences az were our
forces In front OF thsm and then commenced that mem
orabe forced march for food two fierce
minaton the arrival OF Hunters starved and worn out
though victorious. command within the peaceful bor-
good in the military point 0, view. He had
carried the national flag many scores OF miles
before. lie had whipped the enemy in every engage.
ment but one, and 10 that had held his own He had
destroyed tho,oughly over sixty miles o. raroaa and
saddle ana harness factories shoe shops, cloth mills
gun stock factories, commissary and quartermaster
depots factories and forth Of the rebel States be-
tween Port Republic and Lynchburg-a region which
might be described the arsenal Of tho rebel army
Of Northern Virginia; region which had never pre-
vously seen and which has never since seen, North
ern soldier except as prisoner going southwark under
guard.
This was what Hunter did Yet Hun.er-nercs fanatic.
but true fighting soldier that he iswas removed, after
much hagging, not many weeks after hts return. The
koN NJ
tte Phil Sheridan" who after three very gallant aud
splendidy fought engagements, has wisely absained
dc sences upon and around Mount Crawford Is he,
toO to feel the relentless headsmans axe? Shall the
failure to capture Lynchburgnow that Early has been
reinforced by Longstreet-be imputed unto Sheridan as
unto Others IN the light OF crme Is the last born OF our
young hero brood TO be srangled while st In the very
teething process Of his fame or will not the strong com
Of General Grant step In that failure
70 accomplish mpossibittes" b not an offence for which
any soier officer should be punished Theseare
questions now much aglated mere as there can be little
doubt that Sheridan VIII soon be moving this way
instead OF pushing higher up towards Lynchburg Some
call his return q retreat: but Others and probably the
wiser, contend that he u only returning towards bis
base, under orders from General Grant to make ready
knowledge Of the country and It's necessities Who
give light these ponts9 n any one, the HERALD
can snd 70 you therefore, this appeal respectfully sd
dressed.
a Tho Battle or Winchestsr.
HzADoU ARTsRs, DEPARTMENT NryErRKsra ARMY CoRPs,
HARRsoxnuRG Va. Oct 2, 1854 )
The original report Of tho battle Of Winchester, Of
September 10, ultio by r. L. Shelley, as published t
frss n the Baltimore American and after wards wholly
Substantially In other papers. contains statement
army ps failed to como up si the proper tme thus
s'causing delay OF at least two hours"
desire fully and emphaicay 70 deny this assertion
bs purely gratutous with It's author Not only theTe
no 'msconception Of orders on the part OF the Nine
teenth army corps, but the orders did receive were
literally and implicitly obeyed.
On arriving a. point on the Berryvie and Winchester
four O'Clock A. Of the leth Of September he sixth
corps then moving the right Of the Nneteenth) the
lsnce ammunition train had passed to follow in
OF the train. This order was given. notwithstand
ing permission was requested BY me 70 mo move the Nine
ton Of the report Of Mr. Shelley found In the following
telegram Of General sheridan and 10 the
letter OF Major General Wright marked Az. from which
% d ss battle Ws Hqsss
HHADaOHr.ss H.ss;:os.1as MSss. 1 .tsasr s.S p
Lieutenant General GRANT. Commanding Armies Of the
es,,:pn going the rop.a. Of the
i@nso @ sgas i %ness entirely
soss Ss
Major General Commanding.
HEADarARrxRs S!yrH CoRrs Sept ?6 1864
Brsvet Major General W. Il EAonr. Commanding siI'h
SssIs.SSy ..,.nsien h.. been Ssllsa to s,,.r pub
psoessns 70 give description Of The battle of Ss ope.
auan fought on the 10Th instant In which Il Is stated in
corp. vas delayed = is.s, ~: hour: n cons
sn ss sn'
You were d,rse;sa K .sps.. TO me with y:ur command
me during sns day q sec'me' ncumSen. on me 70 con
Acesrdins 10 the order Of march you were to follow the
1s s e s PIX. gs Which hs ns ..
there halted by my order Y permit myEcompand % pass
s s :s
Scl e s the sd 1S res,1n
passed trains aad moved forward through TIE de-
Infantry could Be moved:
bs e.: notice 20 o hs eo
this and take pleasure IN saying iha. he WIN enec
have the honor 10 be- very respectfully, General your
ii. g. WRIGHT, Major General Commanding
nv attention also been called 10 another account Of
the battle OF Winchester. written by Mr.. Farrell
spondent OF the NKw YoRK HERAID and published 10 its
issue OF the 23d September.
Nineteenth army corps 10 that engagement entirely
false The Nineteenth corps bore the brunt OF battle
advanced position !, had gained, under severe IRE OF
artillery and infantry during tho day. and when tho final
charge was ordered i advanced with the line and drove
Very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
W. II. EMORY, d. u. G. C.
Compliments to . Brave Omcer.
The following extract from letter issued BY General
Grover win explain itself
HEADQUARTERS, SECOND DIVISION,
NIxEEKHrH Army CoRYs Sept 25, 1864.
To the ASSISTANT ADJUrAT GESERAL, Headquarters Nine
tsenth Corps
siR-lExtracs)--Many OF the instances OF galantry
enumerated came under my own personal observation,
and only those whose conduct most conspicuous in
battle and whose previous services and general ability
cutite them TO promotion have beeu mentioned.
Captain James Entwse Oue Hundred and seventy sixth
New York Volunteers Tor gallant and msri,orious con-
duct He Was the first into the enemy's works at
Fishers Ill., and, with his company captured four pieces
of artillery. Ohcial J. HI BBEKT, ia
Captain and Assistant Adjutant General.
Captain Entwissle is nov at No. las West Thirty mrs,
ree. in this CITY, where persons having friends in the
One Hundred seventy sixth regiment receive all
,uformasion regarding them.
THE CASUAL TIES.