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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Douglas , Stephen Arnold , 1813 -1861 (search)
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Port republic, battle of.
Before the battle of cross Keys (q. v.), Stonewall Jackson had crossed the Shenandoah River, and was encamped at Port Republic.
The vanguard of Shields's force, under General Carroll—less than 1,000 infantry, 150 cavalry, and a battery of six guns— had arrived there almost simultaneously with Jackson.
With his cavalry and five pieces of artillery, Carroll dashed into the village, drove Jackson's cavalry out of it, and took possession of the bridge that spanned him sixty-seven Confederates.
So overwhelming was Jackson's force that Tyler was compelled to retreat, and was pursued about 5 miles, covered by Carroll's cavalry.
The battle was disastrous to the Nationals, but it was recognized by both sides as one of the most brilliant of the war. In the engagement and retreat the Confederates captured 450 prisoners and 800 muskets.
The National army then fell back to Harrisonburg (June 9), when Fremont went on to Mount Jackson, and Shields to Newmar