“Gen. Wheeler’s Cavalry routed the enemy in the neighborhood of Decatur, to-day, capturing his camp.
“Our loss is not yet fully ascertained.
“Major-Gen. Walker was killed. Brig.-Gens. Smith, Gist, and Mercer were wounded.
“Prisoners report that Gen. McPherson was killed.
“Our troops fought with great gallantry.
“J. B. Hood, General.”
It is certain that a considerable force of the enemy has crossed to the north side of James River; for what purpose is not yet clear.
A detachment of our forces has been defeated near Winchester, by superior numbers, losing 4 guns.
The Dispatch of this morning says:
“All accounts received of the engagement at Snicker’s represent that the Yankees were badly whipped on that occasion. It is stated that some fifteen hundred of the enemy fell to rise no more, and only six were made prisoners. It is probable that a considerable number were drowned in their attempt to recross the Shenandoah.”