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The Daily Dispatch: May 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], The battles on the Peninsula. (search)
st.fight near Corinth.the enemy repulsed.[special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch] Corinth, May 9, via Mobile, May 10. --Generals Bragg and Van-Dorn advanced on the enemy this morning at 11 o'clock, and after a sharp skirmish of three hours, drove them two miles beyond Farmington and the bridges. Five thousand troops were engaged on each side. The Federal cavalry charged Robinson's battery, but were repulsed end retreated in confusion. Riderless horses were seen running to our line. Our casualties are few in number. Major and Capt. Leftwich, of Van Dorn's staff, are dangerously wounded. We captured a large amount of clothing and knapsacks, and took possession of the Federal army telegraph to Farmington. The less of the enemy is heavy. The Confederates offered battle. D. [office.] Corinth, May 9th, 1862. Via Mobile, May 10th To Gen. S. Cooper We attacked the enemy to-day and drove him from his position several miles. G. T. Bulurigard.