THE WINCHESTER BATTLE: Further Details of the Rebel Rout; A DISPATCH FROM GEN. SHIELDS (3/27/1862)

The following dispatch from Gen. SHIELDS to Senator RICE, dated to-day, at Winchester, was read in the Senate this afternoon:

"On the morning of the 23d., my command, 7,000 or 8,000 strong, was attacked near this place by JACKSON with 11 regiments of infantry and an Irish battalion, about 1,500 cavalry and 28 pieces of artillery. After a severe fight the enemy was put in complete route, leaving behind two pieces of cannon, four caissons and a large number of small arms and about 300 prisoners. Our loss is 150 killed; 300 wounded. The enemy's loss is 500 killed and 1,000 wounded."

BRIG.-GEN. SHIELDS: Your two dispatches, relative to the brilliant achievement of the forces under your command, have been received. While rejoicing at the success of your gallant troops, deep commiseration and sympathy are felt for those who have been victims in the gallant and victorious contest with treason and rebellion. Your wounds, as well as your success, prove that LANDER's brave division is still bravely led, and that wherever its standard is displayed, rebels will be routed and pursued.

To you, and the officers and soldiers under your command, the Department returns thanks.

The details of last Sunday's fight have been received. Capt. SHRIBER, Aid and Inspector-General of SHIELDS' Division, while riding to Crest Hill, to the left of Stone Ledge, with two orderlies, was confronted by fire rebel cavalry, who empted their revolvers, killing the two orderlies. Capt. SHRIBER charged them, running one through to the hilt of his sword, and received a ball through his cap, but was unharmed.

Free Republic University, Department of History presents U.S. History, 1861-1865: Seminar and Discussion Forum
The American Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts

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The Winchester Battle: Further Details of the Rebel Rout – 2
Operations Against New-Orleans: Porter’s Mortar Fleet Ascending the Mississippi – 2
Important from Beaufort, N.C.: Escape of the Rebel Steamer Nashville – 2-3
News from Fortress Monroe: Condition of the Rebel Steamer Merrimac after her Encounter with the Monitor – 3
From Island No. 10: The Main Works of the Enemy Overflowed-Operations Delayed – 3
News from Tennessee: A Great Battle Expected to be Fought at Corinth – 3
News from Washington: The War Department and the Newspapers – 3-4
Editorial: Our Returning Wounded – 4-5
Editorial: The Expedition to Mexico-The French View – 5
Amusements – 5

After remaining undefeated in seven New Mexico engagements, Confederates "today" are in the midst of suffering their first tactical draw, strategic defeat, at Apache Canyon & Glorieta Pass, NM:

New Mexico 1861-'62 Engagements

Date	Engagement	Military Units	Losses	Victor
July 25	Mesilla, New Mexico	Union Department of the New Mexico (~300) vs. Confederate 2nd Texas Mounted Rifles (~380 +artillery )	Union: 9-total (2-killed); Confederates: 19-total (13-killed)	CSA
July 27	Fort Fillmore, NM	Union Department of the New Mexico (~500) vs. Confederate 2nd Texas Mounted Rifles (~300)	Union: 500-total (surrendered); Confederates: none	CSA (CSA outnumbered, Union surrendered)
Sep 25	Alamosa, NM	Union Dep of NM (Minks ~100 cavalry)& Confederate cavalry (Coopwood ~112)	Union 33 (4-killed); Confederates 9-total (2-killed)	CSA (Union surrendered)
Sep 27	Fort Craig, NM	Union Haspel's cavalry ( ~100) & Confederate cavalry	Union 10-total; Confederates 10-total	CSA
Sep 27	Pinos Altos, NM	Union allied Apaches (Cochise ~300) & Confederate Arizona Guards (Mastin ~15 +cannon)	Union Apaches 30-total (10 killed); Confederates 14-total (7-killed, incl. Mastin)	CSA (CSA outnumbered)
Feb 21, 1862	Valverde, NM	Union Dept of NM (Canby, McRae ~3,000) & Confederate Army of NM (Sibley, Green ~2,290)	Union 432-total (68-killed), Confederates 187-total (36-killed)	CSA (CSA outnumbered)
Feb 22	Socorro, NM	Union 2nd New Mexico & Confederate 5th Texas	None	CSA
Mar 26-28	Apache Canyon, Glorieta Pass, NM	Union US & CO Infantry (Slough ~1,300) & Confederate Texas cavalry (Slurry ~1,100)	Union 147-total (51-killed), Confederate 222 total (50- killed)	USA strategic, tactical draw

This brings the war's total to 90 engagements, resulting in over 48,000 total casualties, including 4,700 killed in action.

Summary of Civil War Engagements as of March 28, 1862:
Engagements in Confederate states:

State	Union Victories	Confederate Victories	Inconclusive	Total Engagements
South Carolina	1	1	1	3
Virginia	5	11	6	22
North Carolina	3	0	0	3
Florida	1	0	0	1
Louisiana	0	1	0	1
Tennessee	2	0	0	2
Arkansas	1	0	1	2
Total Engagements in CSA	13	13	8	34

Engagements in Union states/territories:

State	Union Victories	Confederate Victories	Inconclusive	Total Engagements
Maryland	1	0	1	2
West Virginia	9	2	2	13
Missouri	11	9	1	21
New Mexico	1	7	0	8
Kentucky	4	3	2	9
Oklahoma	0	3	0	3
Total Engagements in Union	26	24	6	56
Total Engagements to date	39	37	14	90

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