June 18, 1863, The Charleston Mercury
GOOD NEWS FROM VIRGINIA!
RICHMOND, June 17. – A despatch dated Rockingham, June 16th, to the agent of the Associated Press, says that EWELL attacked the enemy at Winchester on Saturday, and fought them all day Sunday. On Monday, at 4, a.m., he renewed the attack, and, after a struggle of one hour, the Abolition flag was lowered. Our victorious veterans took entire possession of the place, and the command of MILROY, between 6000 and 7000 strong, which formed the Yankee garrison, surrendered to our forces, with all their stores, etc., embracing several hundred horses and wagons, artillery, equipments and trains. Our loss in killed, wounded and missing will not exceed 100. Not one of our officers was killed. MILROY endeavored to escape, but it is rumored that he has since been captured. Colonel ALICOTT, who was endeavoring to reinforce MILROY, with about 2000 men, was surprised by and surrendered to General EDWARD JOHNSON, near Berryville, on Sunday evening.
(Later.)
RICHMOND, June 17. – Passengers by the Central train from the Valley of Virginia, confirm the news received by telegram from Harrisonburg this morning. They also report the escape of MILROY, with an escort of cavalry. There is no other news. The weather is very warm. No rain yet.
LATEST FROM PORT HUDSON.
JACKSON, June 17. – A courier arrived at Brookhaven last night from Port Hudson. He reports our troops there in fine spirits. They had repulsed the enemy twenty-seven times. Aid was close at hand. The courier states that the enemy was punished severely. The line of battle of the Zouave regiment afforded a good mark for our sharpshooters, who took deliberate aim and killed and wounded immense numbers. Port Hudson has sixty days provisions, and no fears are entertained of its safety. The garrison are determined to hold out to the last.
OZYKA, June 16. – A desperate fight took place at Port Hudson on the 12th inst. The Confederates left their entrenchments, charged the enemy, drove him from his fortifications, and spiked his siege guns.
A citizen from New Orleans on Saturday evening, reports that many regiments were arriving there from Baton Rouge. The Federals were despondent, and admitted that they cannot take Port Hudson by assault. Provisions were high and rising in New Orleans. The St. Charles Hotel is filled with the wounded from Port Hudson, brought down to the city by boat loads at night.
SUMMIT, MISS., June 17. – A courier from Gen. LOGAN states that that officer dashed into Jackson, La., on Monday, and captured 100 Yankees, belonging to the 40th New York cavalry, 20 negros, with their wagons and arms, and 120 horses. Among the prisoners are a Major and a number of other officers.