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The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], On to Richmond — speech of Mr. Gurley on the army bill. (search)
ingle blow. He had it from authority, and it could not be questioned, that some three weeks ago from ten to fifteen thousand Confederates in the neighborhood of Romney were virtually in the power of a division of our army, numbering about forty thousand. General Lander sent a messenger to General Kelly, saying, in substance, "Join me;" and Gen. Kelly, without the knowledge of such a messenger, sent one of his own bearing a similar message. Meanwhile one of these Generals telegraphed to General Banks to advance on one side, while he advanced from the other; but unfortunately they telegraphed at the same time to head-quarters in reference to what was going on, when an answer came in the form of an order not to "advance," accompanied with a reprimand for even any suggestion of the kind.--That a battle would have sadly broken in upon some great plan, was quite probable. It might have finished the "great anaconda," as the newspapers have expressed it. But it must not be forgotten that t
The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
of colors, a large number of cartridge boxes, bayonet seaboards, and a quantity of camp furniture. Among the killed of the enemy was General Baker, formerly Senator from Oregon, and several other commissioned officers. Among the prisoners taken were twenty-two commissioned officers, the names of whom have already been furnished. General C. P. Stone commanded the Federal forces until 3 o'clock, A. M., on the morning of the 22d, when, he was superseded by Major General N.P. Banks. The engagement on our side was fought entirely with the musket; the artillery was in position to do effective service should the enemy have advanced from their cover. The enemy were armed with the Minnie musket, the Belgian gun, and Springfield musket; a telescopic target rifle was also among the arms found. In closing my report, I would call the attention of the General Commanding to the heroism and gallantry displayed by the officers and men of the 7th brigade, in the act