The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1864-04-08

moved his BRIGADE towards the point desie-
mated. About two miles from Fairfield, Gen.
Jones encountered the 9th u. S. regular ca
yalry and at once ordered the 7th Va. to
charge. which failed to drive the enemy from
his position. The 9th Va. was then ordered
10 charge and made one of the most brilliant
charges of the war. It was entirely success
full and the fruits Of this fipht was 90 killed.
wounded and prisoners. But for the timely
arrival Of Gen. Jones at this point. all the
wagons of Gen. Sruarts Division must have
fallen an easy prev to the enemy. On the 4th
of July, Gen. Ewelps wagon train commend
ed passing Fairfield. Late in the evening q
report came that the enemy were advancine on
the Emmettsburc and Wavnesboro road
Gen. Jones knew that the wagon train was in
great danger. ia passing Monterey. and ask
| ed that he might 90 With his brigade to that
point, for its profsctien. This was granted
and his command was Immediately put in mo-
tion. Having u very narrow and difficult
road to travel up the side Of the mountain, it
wa. impossible fer the command to pass the B
wagon train. They were ordered to follow
as rapidly as possible and the General with
his Staff moved as speedily as possible to
Monterey on the top Of South mountain. When
he arrived there soon after dark. he found
Capt. Emack with his company of Marylan-
ders and one piece Of artillery to protect the
passing train. Gen. Jones Immediately or.
dered all of his couriers to dismount and as.
sist this company which was hard pressed BY
Division Of Federal cavalry, with 80 pieces
of artillery Soon after Gen. Jones left Fair
field, Gen. Robertson ordered the 7th Va. ca.
yalry to remain with him, and ordered Gen.
Jones to take Col. Farrabee's regiment of his
brigade, already on the road to Monterey.
with him. Col. F's regiment was according.
ly ordered 10 as rapidly as possible. The
brave company of Marylanders were encour.
aged with the hope Of speedy re-enforcements
and were exhorted to fight to the bitter end.
Capt Emack had but two rounds of grape
for his howitzer, and Gen. JONES told him to
lose his ..piece there if it had to be lost
When Col. farrabee's regiment arrived they
were dismounted and sent to the assistance Of
the gallant En,ack's company. The enemy
were thus held in check from dark until II
o'clock ut night, when they resorted to a
charge Of cavalry, which swept everything
before il. The enemy having passed Gen.
Jones' troops he stood with his staff to give
them a yoliey. As the enemy came he fred
and made his escape amind the confusion of
wagons, stragglers, &c. He then proceeded
to Williamsport, where a large number of
wagons had already arrived. .lere he found
the wagons of our whole army in a helpless
condition, the river SO swollen that they could
not possibly cross, and no troops to protect
them. He Immediately assumed command
and organized the transfers into companies,
leaving, one maa to five teams. On the 9th
of July, Gen. Imbnden with his command ar
rived. and also two regiments from Martins.
burg. Having Strengthened affairs and put
every thing in lighting trim, he resolved to
turn over to Gen. Imboden the protection of
the trains. and left on the night Of the 9th to
90 through the lines of the enemy and Join
his command. then near Haeerstown. With
difficulty he succeeded. On the evening Of
the 7th. Gen. Imboden was attacked. Gen.
Jones fell in rear Of the enemy, and with
llth Va. charged and drove them rapidly
away. AS soon as the river became fordable,
Gen Jones was ordered to cross the river and
throw himself in front of Harpers Ferry
The 18th Va. cavalry was on picket here and
cantured 100 prisoners. with their horses,
arms. and eduipments. Our army having re-
crossed the Potomac. and moved in the direc
ton Of Culneper G. H.. Gen Jones was left
IN the valley till the last and being intercept
ed at Front ROYAL by the enemy, had to make
detonr hv New Market and Snerryyi]le. and
accom- nan;ed Mai. Gen. Early's Division to
Culnener G. II. On the 3lst he was ordered