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From General Jackson's Division.
the late victories in the Valley
Fremont and Shields routed.
position of the Opposing armies.

Staunton, June 11.
--On Sunday General Ewell's command, with a part of Jackson's attacked Fremont, near Cross Keys, fire miles from Port Republic. Fremont was repulsed with considerable loss.

On Monday, Jackson crossed the North branch of the Shenandoah, above Port Republic, and burnt the bridge. He then went in pursuit of Shields, who was encamped at Lewiston, two miles below Port Republic, on the East side of the Shenandoah. He attacked him at sunrise, and, after a terrible battle of four hours, completely routed him, capturing six pieces of artillery, (all Shields had) and a number of prisoners. The route was as complete as in the case of Banks. --Shields had nine thousand men and Jackson about the same number.

Fremont was reinforced, and on Monday appeared on the west bank of the Shenandoah, but could not get over to aid Shields as the bridge had been burnt. Fremont is still there, Jackson is on the opposite side now a few miles above.

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