The New York herald., 1864-09-22

ward troi nank the attacking party Under these
circumstances the rebels could not stand. They mme.
diately the forces opposed TO them were too de-
termined and veil disciplined TO be beaten. The rsbe
line gave way, and went chargers brandish
Ing their ssbres, and seemingly all bent securing
battle flag In the thckes Of the ngh could be seen the
bright husd battle nag OF herrrs division, and heard
the voices OF both division and brigade commanders
urging their keep steady and not be 100 reckless
for IL not urging forward the needed but con.
orders not 60 too far On turning TO the right
there could be Aver up front with bis men, pre-
pairing TO resist cavalry charge which directed
against his division alone The charge was met and
sisted in the most gallant style. 10 turn be charged
line OF cavalry keep better order, both In
going into and coming out Of the charge They went 10
IKE many devils and came out, A. aey really we're,
body OF brave men and disciplined troops.
CHsscEs oorsTBs cnARoU
For quite . while after charges and counterchsrgss
we're made CO both sides, 10 which some battle aags
were taken by Kerrits division and piece OF Artl
lery by the First Virginia, Of Averiis division.
About ihs time the left OF cavalry lipe htched
70 the left or the infantry iineCrooks ighbl corps
Constant lighting, charging &C. then became frequent all
along ,be lice. We could be plainly seen from suy
prominent popi, ~ ihs troops generally occupied opsn
ground.
.zg.~ oca wHois LIVE pfar1iro.
Averns div sion charged and took nigh oil Corthed)
IN view OF the town OF winchester; Po~srs brigade u
Averills division wss making sud receiving charges,
under very heavy Gre from fort Jackson, Que ~ The
forts around Winchester, and the one viers Fh
United states artillery engaged 10 sbelling rebel
battery out Of redoubt foni Of winchester 10 the s
Of the PIKE; Herrtts division wo Keeping up hssvy
demonstration 90 The len OF the pike, and slightly 10 the
left OF the redoubt referred above corps
advancing and attacking the rebel Geld batteries the op
poste side y Red Bua creek Emorys colpswas pouring
rapid tire the left OF Crook; Wrlahts corps vas
doing the same thing the et Of Emory, and Wilson's
cavalry cutting Ia towards the rear Tar 10 the
be seen by one person sufficiently clear 70 admit
of recognizing brigades-bsely corps, A. times the
smoke and noise we're very great snd a. others there
would be lu when the smoke NOHid partially clear ~,
aud ADMIT svow u the rebel movements a. vel ss those
On our side.
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"a about The time when Crooks Infantry vas charging
the rebo Ged batteries Avers esvslry hankcd the enc
mys extreme eft, snd reached and occupied the sum
mlt of he phs situated 70 TITO of winchester.
Un taxing position the heR hts another movement
made WITCH got the er.my ont 81 what is known
the star Port We did occupy The tort, hit Feut
Schooumakcrs dyson aroundu 20 - 70 get ine euemy
out Of the ~ forl ircntef 90 very high
hill, within snott range q The star fert IN Vie man
ortnca,on The rebes had battery or Rrtacfy when
threw and she'll over And bei nud tue Win
caester and nafiusburg pi9e. Fcr uue ln,- battery
was very annoying ~ posuen snabled the ieheia
worgpg he raauons ore N sreat ace rev asalust
Our cavary nnd srtsry, vnie twas 49, dfeiailty we
could silence II Two o. tbrce tfaes bries4e ~ cavalry
sent 70 get % thc rear u i eut wlr04t sssafng
success.
IA The rsba artillery ~as worsne fgan tt. ne,ehts
General early nag could be on a. letast close
% the fort one or two ol the prsnsnrs oitea 4
immediately IN ils being polnted QUITO htf kNesntY
General Eary - not hEo MS rosi,nr I'd. sp.nd
Ing some ihifiy miDnteH N .vewnY $50 candiuon
Of his lines, he moved away al soucvbet rspi rate
Az 5000 Censfsi Crook ntaItrs rot a hre tos al
va1se Cl 'hs man foit and = trsaes q "sn"se"'