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Springfield, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
ck, marched in the direction of Romney, passing through Frankfort. Upon arriving at a point one and a half miles from Springfield the rear of my column was fired upon by the enemy, from the heights of the wood, severely wounding two men, detaining ut an hour, which was occupied in clearing the woods of the enemy, and dressing the wounds. We marched thence through Springfield, seeing frequent signs of the enemy's horsemen in retreat toward the bridge over the south branch of the Potomac. U fixed for the fight. We were to be supported by another column moving from Cumberland, that was to come in by way of Springfield, and make a simultaneous attack upon the enemy in the rear. At about half-past 2 o'clock we came within four miles f the cannon they were working. The column moving from Cumberland advanced as far as the Chain-bridge, this side of Springfield, when they were met by the enemy, who had removed the plank from the bridge, and commanded it with one piece of artill
New Creek (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
Doc. 107. the capture of Romney, Va. General Kelley's report. Romney, Oct. 26, six o'clock P. M., Via New Creek. F. H. Pierpoint: I left New Creek at twelve o'clock last night, with my force, and attacked the outposts of the enemy at New Creek at twelve o'clock last night, with my force, and attacked the outposts of the enemy at three o'clock this afternoon, and, after a brilliant action of two hours, completely routed them, captured many prisoners, much camp equipage, and all of their cannon, ammunition, and wagons. The rebels are in full retreat on Winchester. This brast Thursday our regiment, the Fourth Ohio, received orders from Gen. Kelley to pack up and move from Fort Pendleton to New Creek, and there join him with other forces in a march upon Romney. We left camp on Friday morning, under command of Col. John S. Mason, appointed, vice Col. Lorin Andrews, deceased, and arrived at New Creek in the evening, marching the distance of twenty-six miles in twelve hours. Lieut.-Col. Cantwell was with us, although he had bid us farewell the day before, expectin
Romney (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
, at five o'clock, marched in the direction of Romney, passing through Frankfort. Upon arriving at of General Kelley's column, in the vicinity of Romney, were heard. After skirmishing with the enemylf-past 2 o'clock we came within four miles of Romney, when the enemy opened fire upon us from Mechaemy gave way, and retreated through the Gap to Romney. After we passed through the Gap at a double-s could be ascertained. The rebel forces at Romney were seven hundred cavalry, and five companies. At Patterson's Creek, eleven miles west of Romney, the troops made a short halt for rest and ref27, gives the rebel account of the skirmish at Romney on the 26th. The writer says the fight was be The fight commenced three or four miles from Romney, whither our troops had gone to meet the enemyalry. The enemy are, no doubt, once more in Romney; and some of our citizens fear they may extend some troops from that place to go also toward Romney. Of course our people regret that the enemy h[12 more...]
Frankfort (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
t exception, behaved nobly. B. F. Kelley, Brigadier-General. Colonel Johns' report. Headquarters Second regiment, Potomac Home Brigade. Brigadier-General C. M. Thurston: General: In compliance with verbal orders received after consultation between Gen. Kelley and yourself on the night of the 20th instant, I concentrated seven hundred men of my regiment at the North Branch bridge, and on the following morning, at five o'clock, marched in the direction of Romney, passing through Frankfort. Upon arriving at a point one and a half miles from Springfield the rear of my column was fired upon by the enemy, from the heights of the wood, severely wounding two men, detaining the column about an hour, which was occupied in clearing the woods of the enemy, and dressing the wounds. We marched thence through Springfield, seeing frequent signs of the enemy's horsemen in retreat toward the bridge over the south branch of the Potomac. Upon arriving within half a mile of the bridge my
Winchester, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
annon, ammunition, and wagons. The rebels are in full retreat on Winchester. This breaks the backbone of secession on the Upper Potomac. d retreated through town in utter confusion along the pike toward Winchester. The cavalry pursued the enemy beyond town, killing several morereat at Romney, when he took to the mountains, and escaped toward Winchester. Our column, at that point, lost but one man; the enemy five or ing pell mell through the town, and directing their flight toward Winchester. In this retreat they were, however, so hotly pursued by our c A rebel account. A letter in the Richmond Enquirer, dated Winchester, Va., Oct. 27, gives the rebel account of the skirmish at Romney onsed condition. Some twenty or thirty of the cavalry have reached Winchester, from whom we obtain these particulars. Although directly fromney; and some of our citizens fear they may extend their visit to Winchester--forty-two miles being the distance — but I have no such fears.
Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
r regiment, the Fourth Ohio, received orders from Gen. Kelley to pack up and move from Fort Pendleton to New Creek, and there join him with other forces in a march upon Romney. We left camp on Friday morning, under command of Col. John S. Mason, appointed, vice Col. Lorin Andrews, deceased, and arrived at New Creek in the evening, marching the distance of twenty-six miles in twelve hours. Lieut.-Col. Cantwell was with us, although he had bid us farewell the day before, expecting to return to Ohio to raise another regiment, as Colonel, by authority of the Governor. We joined Gen. Kelley's column on Saturday morning, and made a rapid march toward Romney, distant nineteen miles, in order to engage the enemy, who was supposed to be four thousand strong, at three o'clock P. M., the time fixed for the fight. We were to be supported by another column moving from Cumberland, that was to come in by way of Springfield, and make a simultaneous attack upon the enemy in the rear. At about h
Williamsport (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
column, at that point, lost but one man; the enemy five or six, so far as could be ascertained. The rebel forces at Romney were seven hundred cavalry, and five companies of infantry; and at Chain-bridge three hundred and fifty infantry. Our forces are turned toward the east. G. A. S. Another account. The following description of the battle at Romney, is taken from the Wheeling Intelligencer: The day was fine, and the troops were enthusiastic and confident of victory. At Patterson's Creek, eleven miles west of Romney, the troops made a short halt for rest and refreshments, and about noon resumed their march, with a determination on the part of both officers and men to make their next halt and take their evening meal at Romney. Our advance now continued without interruption, for more than six miles, when the discharge of a cannon, from a point up the road, a short distance ahead of us, and the falling of a twelve-pound shell near the head of our column, notified us t
Oldtown (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
discovering the movement, opened fire by volley, killing one and wounding six of my men, causing the company to seek shelter behind the parapets of the bridge. After skirmishing some time from the parapets of the bridge and an eminence on our left, and not hearing the fire of General Kelley for the previous hour, I concluded he had carried Romney; and the object of my march to create a diversion in his favor being accomplished, I determined to retire, which we did in good order to Oldtown, in Maryland, arriving there about nine o'clock P. M. after a march of twenty-five miles. It is with pleasure that I speak of the good behavior of all my officers and men, and would call your attention particularly to the gallant charge led by Captain Alexander Shaw. Captain Fiery, of dragoons, with his company, rendered very efficient service by drawing the fire of the enemy from my regiment at the bridge. I was much gratified at and indebted to Mr. Grehan, who volunteered to march with. me,
Big Coal River (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
enemy have for once stolen a march on our men, and given the invaders some cause to crow; but I predict that, when we shall be in possession of full details, it will be found that they have but little to rejoice over. The Richmond Enquirer, of the 30th of October, says that a letter from Jackson's River to a gentleman in that city, written on Saturday evening, the 26th, says a report had reached that place to the effect that Gen. Floyd had attacked the Federal forces at the mouth of the Coal River, killing some five or six hundred of them, and taking a number of prisoners. Floyd is said to have lost three hundred in killed and wounded. The writer of the letter referred to does not vouch for the truth of the report, or any part of it, but says it was credited in the main at Jackson's River on Saturday. The same letter speaks of the passage of Loring's command through Lewisburgh on Wednesday, upon a forced march, to reinforce Gen. Jackson at Green briar River. This is said to ha
Cumberland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 111
nd made a rapid march toward Romney, distant nineteen miles, in order to engage the enemy, who was supposed to be four thousand strong, at three o'clock P. M., the time fixed for the fight. We were to be supported by another column moving from Cumberland, that was to come in by way of Springfield, and make a simultaneous attack upon the enemy in the rear. At about half-past 2 o'clock we came within four miles of Romney, when the enemy opened fire upon us from Mechanicsburg Gap with one pieceinia regiment, slightly; W. Ferguson, Company F, Fourth O. V., had his thumb blown off, and Isaac Merrideth, of same company, had his right hand blown off, both by a premature discharge of the cannon they were working. The column moving from Cumberland advanced as far as the Chain-bridge, this side of Springfield, when they were met by the enemy, who had removed the plank from the bridge, and commanded it with one piece of artillery. They kept up an irregular fight until the enemy heard of t
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