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Vermont (Vermont, United States) (search for this): article 2
two companies. A and C, of the Vermont. Lieut Col. Doughty, of the Maine cavalry, was there, and Major Collins, of Vermont cavalry, also, inferior in command to the Lieutenant-Colonel and to Gen. Hatch. A charge was now made, to describe n assume obvious that the enemy were there in strong force, and they knew that we had no infantry. Major Sawyer, of Vermont cavalry, spoke to his of a mountain road. Had they now commenced the charge they would doubtless have been all cutthem. The first stand made in the retreat was about three miles from the town. A portion of Ira Harria's Guard and Vermont cavalry supported the battery in the ear, and Majors Davidson and Gardner, New York, and Captain Freston, Vermont cavalVermont cavalry, commanded them with coolness and bravery. Gen. Banks was in the rear of the retreat, and a shell exploded only four feet from him, fortunately without injuring him. Winchester is reported to Some ammunition was seen to explode were
Front Royal (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
uld have been his plan of attack. He descended upon the little force at Front Royal through the narrow gorges which I unparallel with it down between the rangesan ferocity of the rebel soldiers. The few who escaped at the battle of Front Royal from the enemy surrounding them were surely saved "so as by fire." Captrg, by the road which branches from the main turnpike near Middletown toward Front Royal, and proceeded as far as Cedarville. This is where the stone pike from Front Royal to Winchester approaches closely the broken country through which the stream called Cedar Run flown. On Saturday morning a strong force was moved to force of artillery and infantry proceeded on the road from Strasburg toward Front Royal. A reconnaissance was also made on Saturday morning, of cavalry, from Middletown toward. Front Royal When this force reached Middletown, Col. Murphy, with a portion of his regiment, the 19th Pennsylvania, was met with two a The reconn
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): article 2
e in column of fours, and without giving time to form in line, they were ordered to fire, and then immediately to charge bayonets. The whole rebel line advanced now with fixed bayonets and heads down, and the 17th Indiana did not withstand the shock, but broke in a confused rout, exposing the flank of the 2d Massachusetts. About this time our batteries in front of the town, which held apposition raking the course of the hill, along which the rebels were advancing against the 21 Massachusetts, ceased firing, limbered up, and retreated. The battery in rear of Gordon's brigade limbered up, also, and galloped off full speed. The guns were taken out at just the proper time. A short time later and they would have been captured. The infantry of Gordon's brigade retreated through the town, their drums beating, in good order. Col. Murphy, 29th Pennsylvania, was obliged to dismount from his horse, who had become unmanageable, and the old men, unable to retreat sh
Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
wn. A portion of Ira Harria's Guard and Vermont cavalry supported the battery in the ear, and Majors Davidson and Gardner, New York, and Captain Freston, Vermont cavalry, commanded them with coolness and bravery. Gen. Banks was in the rear of the retreat, and a shell exploded only four feet from him, fortunately without injuring him. Winchester is reported to Some ammunition was seen to explode were leaving a loud report was followed by the rising of a large sphere of smoke high into the air, like a balloon. The enemy bad stationed a force at Berryville to prevent our retreating toward Harper's Ferry, and we were compelled to take the road to Martinsburg. Gen. Banks this morning, on the other side of the river, made a short address to the soldiers, encouraging them to maintain themselves until reinforcements shall be received, which will doubtless arrive immediately, and we shell soon recross the Potomac and drive back the enemy over the ground we have lost.
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
own. A portion of Ira Harria's Guard and Vermont cavalry supported the battery in the ear, and Majors Davidson and Gardner, New York, and Captain Freston, Vermont cavalry, commanded them with coolness and bravery. Gen. Banks was in the rear of the retreat, and a shell exploded only four feet from him, fortunately without injuring him. Winchester is reported to Some ammunition was seen to explode were leaving a loud report was followed by the rising of a large sphere of smoke high into the air, like a balloon. The enemy bad stationed a force at Berryville to prevent our retreating toward Harper's Ferry, and we were compelled to take the road to Martinsburg. Gen. Banks this morning, on the other side of the river, made a short address to the soldiers, encouraging them to maintain themselves until reinforcements shall be received, which will doubtless arrive immediately, and we shell soon recross the Potomac and drive back the enemy over the ground we have lost.
Colorado (Colorado, United States) (search for this): article 2
the enemy would attempt to flank one right, which was, in consequence, strengthened by the removed of a from the left. The enemy advanced firing along the course of the will and soon from two directions poured in after volley upon us with shot and shell from their batteries. The whole air of the plain to the south ward was and everything obscured by heavy dense The General's horse took fright, and he was obliged to change him for another. While this was going on right Col., Donnelly was severely pressed on the left, orders were given for the extreme left to support the centre. Orders were also given for cavalry to move out and explore upon each flank. Immediately thereafter the fire of the enemy's batteries on the right , before the cavalry had time to go out and obey the order. Two regiments were seen advancing along the course of the hill to the right, cheering and firing, and beyond them five other regiments beside. The 27th Indiana was at t
Cedarville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
through the lines of the enemy, who opened their ranks to let them pass. Upon the same night a force was sent out from Strasburg, by the road which branches from the main turnpike near Middletown toward Front Royal, and proceeded as far as Cedarville. This is where the stone pike from Front Royal to Winchester approaches closely the broken country through which the stream called Cedar Run flown. On Saturday morning a strong force was moved toward Middletown, and at the same time a Col. Murphy, with a portion of his regiment, the 19th Pennsylvania, was met with two a The reconnoitering party had expected to have a supporting party of artillery and infantry, but were obliged to proceed without it. They moved on as far as Cedarville, drove in the enemy's pickets, and withdraw, so as not to bring on a general engagement, and also because it was unsafe for unsupported cavalry to proceed further. Coming back to Middletown., a report-was sent to Gen. Banks, and aid was al
Meadow Mills (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
ng the object which was intended, and they immediately commenced their retreat toward. Winchester. When a mile beyond Cedar Creek they met a stampede among the baggage wagon. After the affair previously described, in which the Maine and Vermonoth by wagons and an enemy, had no other alternative than to turn their horses toward Strasburg. They had crossed Cedar Creek, and taken with them the Zouaves' Afrique, whom they found upon the bridge. A line of battle was then formed, the Zouth it, to lead them through. The Major undertook the task. The cavalry was led back toward Strasburg, recrossing Cedar Creek, and there so closely were they pursued that another line of battle was formed. The enemy obtained the range very acg the mountains. The whole force of cavalry were soon up the mountain road and were proceeding finely, recreating Cedar creek again, and moving rapidly toward Winchester. At 11 or 12 o'clock at night they arrived in town, receiving the anx
Strasburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 2
ir ranks to let them pass. Upon the same night a force was sent out from Strasburg, by the road which branches from the main turnpike near Middletown toward Froat the same time a force of artillery and infantry proceeded on the road from Strasburg toward Front Royal. A reconnaissance was also made on Saturday morning, rely, the enemy turned back upon the baggage train which was between them and Strasburg, and caused the greatest confusion which can be imagined. The wagons, some oagons and an enemy, had no other alternative than to turn their horses toward Strasburg. They had crossed Cedar Creek, and taken with them the Zouaves' Afrique, through. The Major undertook the task. The cavalry was led back toward Strasburg, recrossing Cedar Creek, and there so closely were they pursued that another were seeking. Soon they reached it. Col. Tompsons remanned sometime in Strasburg to direct the planting of a battery near the fortifications erected there, bu
Sawyer (search for this): article 2
in position, and shells were thrown into the woods beyond.--As soon as the battery commenced firing the rebel skirmishers commenced to advance with yells of defiance, pouring volleys of musketry upon as, and very soon a battery responded to ours. Two companies of cavalry were now drawn upon each side of the battery and one in the rear, with the intention of making a charge. It soon assume obvious that the enemy were there in strong force, and they knew that we had no infantry. Major Sawyer, of Vermont cavalry, spoke to his of a mountain road. Had they now commenced the charge they would doubtless have been all cut to pieces like the others, and best forced to surrender. Col. Tomson, not knowing the road himself, ordered the Major, if he were acquainted with it, to lead them through. The Major undertook the task. The cavalry was led back toward Strasburg, recrossing Cedar Creek, and there so closely were they pursued that another line of battle was formed.
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