The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-04


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Indiana. squadron OF the Third west
virginia. the ninth New York and tho
seventeenth Ecnnsylvaaia. Detach-
monts Of Ame.'s infantry regiments
We're deplCyed on either sido OF tho
wooded road. These troops were close
~ supported by tour regiments OF
United states regulars Tho sixth
pennsylvania Cavalry. under L!eutcn-
ant-Colonel Sraith was advanced to the
front. and through an open ueld rnade
dash OF Conspicuous sallantry on
Bcckham's well served guns, and
through an interval between Jones's
and Hamptons lines. swept beyond
these guns. The Confederatcs closing
In from each side quickly dispersed
them.
Beckham's pieces began now 70 shell
the woods furlousiy in the direction of
the Federal line and the Eleventh viz
sinia under LomuX. the Twelfth under
liarman and Whites Battalion. all
under tho eye OF stuart. were success
sively hurried against it. Meanwhile.
tho ground occupied by the Federals
was extended towards their left both
tho infantry and the regulars being
hurried into position and tho carbi-
neoTs ana iitlantrymcn. taking advant-
aSo of tho cover AFFORDED by the woods.
pressed forward against these regi-
inents with Nigor They were met by
successive charges or tho part of tho
mounted men OF Jones's brigade. ana
hy several sQuadrons d!smounted as
Anarpshooters as well.
While the conflict was raging along
The Beverly Road. General Wade lamp
ton mad u sen position with threa or
his regiments (Flrst North Carolina.
cobb and JeM Davis leslons). and nav
ins dismounted Il body OF sharpshoo
'rs: pushed them forward on the right
oi the above road. and engaged the
Infantry in his front Tho Jen Davis
region followed quickly in Support OF
me line % sharpshootors. checking tho
f.cerai liae which had begun to force
them BACK The timely arrival or
colonel BLACK with the First south
Carolina Cavalry. made this effort the
more efte ctual in checkinh this linz
This activity on tho part Of Hamp-
tons regiments in resisting the Fed T.
efal advance on the right Of Jones's
line Of fra was not greater than Cen
eIal ". u L Ice now found neccFsary-
in order 70 resist tho vigorous advance
on the Loft. where dismounted cavalry
and Infantry pressed forward through
mo conrcaling and protecting timber.
Betaohnents OF the several regiments
a. Lees hriEsGe-Ninth Tenth. Thlr-
ieenth Virginia Cavalry and Second
Norih Csiroiina-were dlsmounted and
hasfeneo forward 20 oppose Buford g
Infantry and dismourted horsemen on
line reaching toward the river and
'ormins night angle with Jones's
line. ana became engaged at shor,
range The resistance TO the Federal
ADVANCE thus offered hy Lees men on
foot ably led by Colonel John F.
Cham bliss Jr was well supported by a
section Of Breathed battery which
sent rs insists into the woods and
q Il
horses in the field below The position
Of W a Lees brigade threatened
the flank and rear OF Buford's limo.
which that general began now 70 re-
inforoe win the Eighth Illinois cav
airy aud attachments Of Amess infan-
try.
The determined and effective resist
anoe which had been met By Bufori'
entire line. with Lee confronting him
on tho right OF his position. and as
pecially by Jones in the centre with
Hampton on the left caused a iull in
Tho storm OF battle. and Pleasanton
having wired to Hooker the latter at
u noon reported to Halleck "BriEa-
uiar-SIeneral Plensanton reports that
after severe encounter with the
r'nel cavalry over Beverly Ford. he has
not been bic 10 make head against it.
t!t reports that hts movement was an
ticipa teo-' The experience OF his
troops ain this encounter he also az
pressed TO Hooker as "a perfect hor-
uets nest"
Developments during this lull in the
Hattie seemed to portend fierce and
sansG.nary struggle for the elevated
ground held by " II. r. Lees regi-
ments Colonel LomaX. with the
Eleventh virginia Regiment, had been
sent by General Stuart TO strengthen
iAis line and Colonel 7. T. Munford.
win TWO regiments OF Fitz Lees brig
ade, mad been ordered 10 move In
closer from the opposite side OPP
posed - these regiments and for
ihe most part concealed by woods,
were assembled the Eighth Illinois.
S!Nth Pennsylvania, First second, Fifth
and sixth United States Cavalry. with
whom also operated the Second ana
Third Wisconsin Infantry.
An attack rs these troops. and a
general advance OF Buford's entire
line only awaited the knowledge on
Pleasantons part that the long delay
ed brigades OF General Gregg were
coming to his support This inteui-
serce reached him about noon. and he
promptly wired Hooker: General Gregg
mas joined me. and I will now attack
the enemy vigorously with my whole
force"
Whilst Pleasanton with Buford. on
the hills above Beverly's Ford. was
baffled and held in check by stuart's
three brigades. during the morning
hours OF June Q. 1t IS proper to note
how the cooperating force under
Gregg had been engaged. passage
II kellys Ford mad been readily eff
ieeted at s a. n. and this was duly re-
ported to Stuart through Brigadier-
General Robertson.
Colonel y. y. Dufio led the advance
OF GFesG's troops with the First
Rhode Island Cavalry. Sixth Ohio ana
First Massachusetts. y section OF
Pennington's battery followed these
regiments. supported by the Third
pennsylvania Cavalry. Duties orders
were 10 move on S,evensburg, whilst
Gresg. with the larger part of his
command. proposed turning ITO the
rlght at a point called Madden,s and