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Aleo. a toll aeaertment WHITE GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES, SHAWLS, coo., &a, , To 'which they Invite the attention of the trade. mh24-tiel GERMANTOWN, PL. 1862., SP RING. 1862. W. S STEWART do 00.. IMPORTERS AND - JOBBEREL.OE__ SILKS AND FANCY DRESS GOODS, AO. 304 MARKET BTUS& Row In otore, POULT DE sore, All Blades. BLACK AND"WiIITS CHECKS, In BILKS and OTHER BARRIOS. /LBO, BULL OP . CLOAKINCI (MOTHS, PLAIDS, STRIPES, And desirable PLAIN COLORS. anl? SPRING STOCK SILK AND FANCY DRESS GOODS. 0.1-I.IPLEY. HAZARD. & HUTCHINSON. No. 112 CHESTNUT STREET, COMMISSION MERHHAN'Te VOX THN lola or PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS. mh22.6m TT. S. FLAG F,MPORIU , _ CAVALRY GUIDONS, FLANNEL OVER-SHIRTS. FOR THE ARMY. FINE SHIRTS, COLLARS, STOOKS, AND WRAPPERS- Manufactured at G. A. HQFFMAN7S, (SUCCESSOR 10 W. W. REICIHT.) NO. 606 ARCS STREET. Mr A. full line of TIES, SCARPS, GLOVES, SUSPENDERS, - HOSIERY, AND UNDERCLOTHING, Always on band. my23-1m GEORGE GRANT, - VINE SHIRT MANUFACTORY,. 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JUNE 2, 1862. 0111 WAR CORRESPONDENCE, Collis' Zouaves in the Retreat from Strasburg; THE 109TH PENNSYLVANIA. REGIMENT. AFFAIRS. AT FORTRESS MONROE. GENERALS BURNSIDE AND WOOL IN CONJUNCTION. THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS VIRGINIA LAWYER'S VLANTATION. The Victory' at Ashland. PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA GOV. STANLEY AT .NEWBERN SKIRMISHES At CORINTII. DISCONTENT IN THE REBEL RINKS. tte : , £ O., £O. FROM GEN. BANKS' • DIVISION. [Special Correspondence of Tho Press.] HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH, } WILLIAMSPoRT, Mar 211, 1882. Vivo les Zonaves'd'Afriauei should be on the tongue of every Philadelphian when he reads the accounts of the march of Captain Collis' Zouaves, commonly known as General Banks' body guard. When this fine coinpany left your city every citizen felt proud of it, and all the newspapers, in common with the public generally, were confident that the Zonaves would prove to be a brave body of men, and one for whom none of them would blush. They have more than met the expectations of their friends, and even if it be not their fortune to, meet again in battle array any rebels—fer they think them selves lucky when they do-they-have won a glorious name for theMselves, and one which I have no doubt they will keep. Their march from Straeburg to Williamsport, after they were completely surrounded several times by a superior force of rebels, and reaching the latter place let safety, with the lees of only three men, is one of the brightest episodes of the war. Their praise'is on the lips of every soldier in this department, heat the Major Gene ral commanding to the hiimblest private. Captain Collis and Orderly:Sergeant Mitchell have been kind enough to give me a complete and authentic history or the events from the time they reached Strasburg to their arrival at Williamsport: On Friday evening last, Captain Collie' company, in conjunction with the army of General. Banks, were at Strasburg, the Zonaves acting as pickets during: the night. Early the next morning, the division moved to Wkichesteraeaving the Zouaves to bring up the rear • and destroy the bridge at Cedar creek. Hearing that the enemy were near at hand, they !did not burn the bridge, but marched five miles to Middletown, where they Posted themselves behind a stone well, in the southern portion of - the town, stripped themselves or knapsacks. etc., and anxieuely awaited the approach of the rebels. They had not to welt long, for General. Ewell's brigade of Mississippi Tigers made their appearance by two op posite rot ds simultaneously. The rebels were about five thousand., strong,' and were marching forward with alacrity, no doubt counting upon annihilating, in double.quick time, the little force moiled to them, Captain Collis, seeing the predicament he was in, and fearful that his whole command would be captured, or dered his men to fire one volley and then' elonly retreat, firing at every favorable moment. Our forces did as they were ordered by their commander, keeping up a running .fight and everywhere repulsing the rebel cavalry, who mado several repeated charges. At last our forces reached a hill a Short distance from Middletown, when a section of Hampton's battery was placed in 'position and kept up a raking fire Upon the rebel ranks. Tint our forces could not eland against such superior numbers and were forced be retreat again, which they. did in admirable 'order.' The retreatwas kept up to within one mile of. Strasburg, when our nierroccrierea an unfin ished fort, and again determined to make a stand. Hemp ton's battery was stationed in such a tmeition as to corn. mand the turnpike. The rebels Caine en and met with a warm reception. But their overwhelming numbers again became palpably evident, and Captain Collis determined to retreat still farther, and if they found themselves sur rounded, which they expected to do, would•cat his way through and join General' Banks, who was then at Win- About six o'clock the order was again given to retreat, and our foices took the dirt road—not the regular turn pike—and did not stop until they reached a position with in fourteen miles of Winchester, having forded numerous creeks on the route. -- Skirmishers were immediately thrown out, and two parties were detachedfrom the com mand—one detachment to find the location of the rebels, and the other to gait some particulars about General Banks' armY. The rebels were found to be three miles to the right or our forces, and General Banks' army was at Winehestet, preparing to evacuate that place. Our forces then countermarched to nearStephenaburg, and then branched off into another road, and took up the line of march for Bear creek. From thence they proceeded to Gainsboro', a distance of fourteen miles. When the troops reached this plasm, as may readily bash posed, the men were fatigued and almost worn out. hut they remembered that if they fell into the hands of the ene my jbey could expect no mercy, for it is an undisputable fact that during the last few weeks, instead of taking pri soners, the rebels killed all they encounteted. From Gait:tabor° to Winchester, the distance is over eleven miles, but the tilde band now almost exhausted with fatigue, determined to keep on the march, being buoyed up with the hope that. they would meet the main body of our army at Winchester. On reaching the tattoo place, judge of their surprise when they found that moat of Banks" army had left that place, and the rear guard was all that was left, This was eight o'clock on Sunday evening, and was anything but pleasant newa to our forces, . ' Capt. Collis immediately determined to take to the mountains, and therefore started for Bloomery Gap, the same place where -the-lamented Lander made his coup. Our troops, however, marched to a point within thirteen miles of the Potomac. They- then turned in a north (Wisteria direch'on, and reached Bath, 28 miles distant, from which place they marched to. Sir J'ohn's Run, on the Potomac, which place they reached on Monday at .2 P. N. A flatbikat was found, and in a short' time our forces had crossed the riven They then- proceeded by canal boats to Ilancock, and from thence they reached this place in safety on Tuesday evening about dark. Boring all tbis time Captain Collis' company only lest three men. The whole distance marched alone was 141 miles, and for three nights and days our force had not an hour's sleep. When one considers the distance marched, the comparatively small loss of men and the perils they bad to Mager, no one will be willing to withhold the share of praise of our brave Philadelphia boys. One of the killed was ..the wagon master of the company and a more heroic death has not taken place during the war. His name was Jene Laurie, and he served In the French army daring the Crimean war. When this companywas formed he was one of -the first to join it. He was made wagon master, and immediately after leaving Winches ter he perceived that the rebel cavalry were charging down the road, with the intention of capturing, the whole train. Instantly, Laurin turned his wagon lengthways across the road, and made it utterly impossible fore the cavalry to pass. The rebels having turned around and made for Lauria,the stood perfectly cool and collect.. ed a few yards from the wagon. Seeing them approach, ho drew two revolvers and fired, but he had scarcely fined two rounds when he fell pierced through the heart by a TEE WINCHESTER PIQHT There are 'so many rumors and conflicting statements about, the fight between the main bodies *of Generals Jackson and Ewell's army and General Banks' forces, that to got anything reliable is almost Impossible. Mur phy's was the only Philadelphia regiment engaged, and it took about 900 in the action. Of these, something like MO have reported. Colonel. Murphy is undoubtedly a prisoner, lithe rebels did not kill him utter gaining Posses sion of him. The Mississippi Tigers—one of the crack regiments of the rebels—was ponring a deadly lire into the ranks of_ the 29th, whet( Colonel Murphy ordered a bayonet charge. This was done with alscritY, and our forces had got half way across the field, when some one informed the Colonel that the rebel's were surrounding him. The Colonel took a hasty glanoe,'and found that the intimation was true. Seeing that he could not get his men off the field in good order, he told them to save themselves and leave him to' hie fate. To this they demurred, when lie shouted our, For God sake, men, save yourselves;'YOU are surrounded.'? As the regiment this time took his advice, this was the last seen of the Colonel. Some say that he was slightly wounded, brit others positively Amy this. The Major is at present in command of the regiment, the Lieutenant Colonel being in Philadelphia. If I ;ro s in any more particulars of the battle I will send them to you. * .•' llome of our forced have crossed the river a lei mile's above Williamsport, so that General. Banks' forces are now in uoteession of both sides of the Potomac. t , Yours, - O. tibecial CozTearrndence of The Press.) BOLIVAR HEIGHTS, BARTER'S "FERRY, May 80 A few lines from the 109th Pennsylvania Volunteers may be interesting to the readers of your valuable paper, many of whom have friends in its ranks. After encamp ing in the neighborhood of Philadelphia for some three weeks, ;the regiment:was transferred to Capitol Hill, Washington. Receiving arms and ammunition there, we were subjected to about ten dayP rigid battalion drill, and suddenly, on Saturday last, received marching orders to reinforce Oen. Banks' command, which had been at tacked the day previous at Front Royal. After a slow, tardy, and disagreeable trip, we arrived at Sandy Hook on. Sunday morning, and were shocked to hear that' the gallant Banks bad been driven by superior numbers from the beautiful Valley of the Shenandoah. A few hours before our departure from Waehington we were visited by Major Pomeroy, bur. regimental paymaster, whOdis pentad the "sinews of war" among the men with a grace. and courtesy which .was truly appreciate& The wl ole regiment was promptly paid in a very short apace of , .time; sad the Node as promptly remitted by tae gallant follows ro 'OM loved.ones at home." On Sabbath after- PEILADELPHIA, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1862. . . . neon WO felt confident of an attack from the enemy's ; forces, and, as the crisis is MI past, I feel no delicacy in asserting that, bad such an attack been made, it could not have proven otherwise than' most eminently success fed, 2he number of men we had to defend Harper's Ferry on last Sabbath was affinity eighteen hundred raw recruits. Had the Confederates pushed on their well disciplined columns on that day, the results of their victory you can imagine muds better than I can scribe. The beautiful Cumberland Valley would have been laid waste and desolate; a universal panic created; the public railways seined, and ;he combined brutal fories of Jackeon, Ewell, and Ashby swept over the peacefid border counties of rennsylvaita like a veritable besom of destruction. But, thank 04 I the crisis is over, and will be referred to as a mer historic incident. The amount of our forces here, end the character of our fortificatione, I am not dispMed to say anything about under the present - circumstances. I will intimate, how ever, that no rebel force daretttempt to cross the Poto mac, - or even attempt an atack on Harper's Ferry. Our preparations here are now- complete, and the enemy is cognizant of 1 the-fact Their' ma rauding and guerilla parties; may harass and, annoy us very much, but their fink extirpation from the. Valley of Virginia is mire anffeertala beyend all doubt or cavil. This usually staid, steldY, and vehortible town and its environs is completely enveloped` inithelivery, of Afars. The clattering of cavalrk, the rambling of bag gage wagons, ambulances, and commissar? Matas, - gives the whole village and neighborhood an excited and mar tial appearance. Apart from ttis necessark concomitant of war life all is quiet vomit bOltrar Ile*hts com mands an extensive view of tin:Thole country . ttrOund for Miles, and the scenery , is grand' 'and picturesove beyond description. To the right is, le rippling, eleetistreamed - Shenandoah, flanked by the far-famed Lendomettelilits; . on the left rolls the muddy Poiomso, with its hold tiiffs and green bills on the Maryland shore. Far do nla in the valley are neat, tasteful c4tagee, whose n'ewetylsur ' roundings are suggestive of leticeiful. tempt° , ', ) -Tuisn in another direction, however, a* . therethe - kicr O war:' bursts upon the vision' in all; its grim grsu , ur.l The canvas houses of our brave volunteers 100 ; up every where, and the oximants lounge lazily on ft gra% with 3. 1 an indifference amounting almost to eon' .. r. ' There verses, however, of the last few days, have ttitnatwl our officers and soldiers with an eclat and Britt which has never beeri , equalled since the organinatle tf the army., f The officers of our regiment are mono ihE;ltillri j itiinp. ca. H. J. Stainrook is indefatigable in is efforts t per fect his men in battalion movements,, and I lieve-no edoubt they n ill eventually give a good evcennt of them , selves. The health of the regiment is utusually gOod. YoitiliTioo. FROM GEN. WOOL'S DRISION. Special Correspondence of The Presti.,l s l I FORTRESS MZM OOS, y. SO, r. AL , , There was but little news stirring berrffia inglyeeter. day, although the weather was most 14ittous for mill - Wl' evolutions. The roads now preset;l a scene which to a resident is not a little envier. )Stores' of steam boats are running to and fro around the larbor in every direction, whilst hundreds of milling yeeseliernanchored promiscuously in every part of the harboi, whew but a few dal a ago none were permitted to ci I sie for fear of being captured by the derrimae or her t aorta. " VIE Medulla ITO. 2. - 1 \ The requiem of The Press will roman er having reed MOM time ago, in en extract from a So the& paper, a, statement that an iron-clad frigate called" Virginia No. 2," had been cent up the James river diving the night that the literrimac was blown up near the month of the Elizabeth. 'The strange vessel was an ir.clad floating battery, which was unfiniehed, and the iron for which. had been previouely sent to Richmond to be rolled. She was Bent up James river on the night ofthe 10th instant, arriving at Jamestown nest merning. l ; ;When naming Flood'e Landing a boat was sent ashore', and the com manding officer of ll Virginia Nr. 2" was 'informed thst the Federal gunboats bad gone up the river to CRY Point; taking all the batteries on the ,Way um and, so said commander Scuttled and sunk his ship then and there, she being unarmed and entirely defenceless. BLOWING lIP WORKS—W/IAT DOW IT MEAN?. It is but a few day, since your correspondent visited and wrote a full .description of the magnificent, extensive, and powerful works of the rebels on the Elizabeth river, recently evacuated by them and oecupied.hy our troops: -They were left iu admirable Order, some of the gunabeing spiked with 'ten.penny nails, which mild be easily re moved. The people of the North WEL share in 'oursur prise to hear that those works. donning 'an important auxiliary Io Fortress Monroe and Fort Wool, lathe de fence of the James and. Elliabeth rivers, are to be de stroyed by order of the Goiernment.. Indeed, we would not: credit the fact, had we not wit . neesed the explosions of Se well's Point and Graney - IslaMl, yesterday atternooriand to-day. Why these works ehould he destroyed it is beyond our limited knowledge and ex perience to conceive. It sums, that at the request of the naval authorities here, the Government has authorized General Wool to deliver the batteries in question ever, to the former for destruction—the garrisons to assist in the work, and sub sequently to join their regiments for active service. These works were constructed, it will be borne in mind, from suggestions thrown out sortie time aline by a very. able. Government engineer, Brig. Gm. Tottest,..by superior rebel engineers, and are certainly very superior works of the kind, and we venture . the smarties that, maimed by Yankee troops, would bid clefisnM, to the navy of 'England. Both the works at Crane) , Island and SewelPs Point are built with a view to repel powerful in land assaults, a, well as those from war vessels, and, al though rendered untenable to the rebels by our shells, might easily be made fully bomb-proof, and made' cepa ble of standing a long siege. Even oripposing that the Government intend to erect a granite fort on Cranny Island 'the earthwork already there would form an excellent basis. A Itr.ernlAß DOUGHFACZ. A nom marred Chamberlain, a !pilot on one of our gunboats here, has been recognized by a lady as having been one of the pilots of the. Merrimac. This man is -a' person who does not care whom he serves so he gets paid well for his services, and is not removed from his old familiar haunts.. Weunderstand that the Govern ment has not yet been apprised of the fact. • mOltE OF THE •TIGERS." Ten of the "Louisiana Tigers' , were 'brought down from the army of the POtomac yesterday. They were the best clad of any of the prisoners yet taken by our troops, although this is not saying much. Two of the " Tigers' , were commissioned officers, who pretend to . be heartily sick of the war. -Theta traitors be permitted to spend the simmer in Fort;Warren. They went to Bal timore to-night. . SENT DACE TO TORT WARREN. The rebel Colonel Hanson has been sent back to Fort Warren. The Gorernment designed him aeon oxchtinge for_Col. Corcoran. I understand that our 'Rot - Moment has determined to release the crew of the privateer Pe trel at the demand of the rebels who want theni to man the very guns that raw disputa the- passage of our gun boats to Richmond. Ws humiliating, really, that our Go vernment should thus consent to recognize priTitsering oe anything better than piracy. TEE ORDER ABOUT OORREEPOUDENTS: ' The recent order or General McClellan concerning the violation of the to Stanton Parole" causes a conaiderabie flurry among pseudo army reporters, who have . elands 1, finely joined the army, and, feeling free to write what they please anonymously have' thus once more succeeded in getting well meaning and truly loyal men into trouble. It is to behoped that Gem McClellan will not condemn and ostracise all as Gen. lialleck- has done, Nit leave those who are authorized to give the people. proper news and make history to follow their vocatfons asformerly. I believe that the exclusion of cerrespondents from an army took its origin in this- country. • Gen. Scott first used the power, and sent them firetto tho rear of the armYl and then home from Maxie - of In English armies such a right is never exercised, as %would be considered a high handed attempt to muzzle the press, which must always be' free as well as always loyal in a free country. Napo eon -wrote to his marshals during the Peninsular War a Moire : . ll I send you full files of English newspapers from Which you may obtain useful intelligence concern ing the ermy's movements." It is -true, that during civil . war it may be of great advantage to the' en NW to obtain intelligence from our newspapers, but who all- communication is cut off, as, at present, and corrsL trpondents are acting under orders front the Governmed they are upholding, at, the expense of enterprising pti* Ushers, we thisk, for the interests of the people at stake, they should be alloWed some privileges; and even et conragement from the Government: Appoint censor if you will--genilemen of honor and capeeity—Uot swat ignorant, political fops as we have now, but letthe voile haviench news as may be publisherlunderliberal regain- Your correspondent'has been in the ileld since the breaking out of-the rebellion without, molestation from the military authorities, and he gives it as his opinion, based upon notoriounfacts, that every succesaftd move ment yet made by our army and many, of those made by our navy have . beenpointed out by the detested reporters of Northern viewspapers, - and. it is well known that the great movement now being' executed by oar greatest general was suggested, plumed, and urged by corre spondents here, months before any step was made to wards execution by our army. We do not seek to publish contraband news, but are desirous of chronicling events 'as they occar, and disco vering the weak joints of our wily'enemwt TER. The Minnesota steamed up the Roads yesterday morn ing, but from some carelessness on the part of the pilots on board she was run 'hard aground oir Sewell's Point. A. number of tugs. have been at Mir all day, and she was gotten oil about noon to-day. It is believed she struck on an oyster,bank, which obstacles form very rapidly In . these waters, and rendernavigation difficult, and even dangerous at times. FOREIGN VISITORS. The steam-corvette Paranese, belonging to the Ens peror of Brazil hail arrived here : She has on board the senior admiral of the Broadish navy, who, in com pany with the commander of the rareness, came ashore and paid his respects to`'Jttaier bon. Wool, who received the distinguished friends of our Republic with much cor diality and all the reaped due to the high station of the officers. The [uniform of the sailors, who were mostly black men, was similar to that adopted by the French navy, and the uniform and merits of distinction worn by the officers resemble those of oar navy. The Barstow is one of the handsomest and trithmest ships-of-war that we have ever seen in the Beads, and in superior model and speed puts English and Elianch vessels home to the bluifit. She is a side-a heel steamer, with double engines, and carries a fine battery; She visits this country for the purpose of picking up points concerning modes of warfare and our improvements 'in iron-clod ships•of- NEW. BATTERY DISCOVERED, Sn carrykg out the recent orders of the Government, to blow up and destroy the, rebel works on the Elizabeth river, our troops made a reconnoissance towards Wit. loughby's Etat, north from BewelPs Point and when nearly opposite the MD ESP, they discovered an un knawn (to the 'Military) battery in complete order, but upon whicline gone Were mounted. This batteiy was destroyed, as were 'the others which , were found along shore in progress of construction. MThe Tribune story abodt a Smelt" ball being held on board of the English sloop•of-war Rinaldo, now lying in Norfolk harbor, at which treasonable sentiments were given, with cheers for Jeff Davis, is false fr s om beginning to end. No such ball ever took place, except in the imagination of the Tribune reporter, whose business ennui to be the circulation of incendiary Munchausen. SEM, rather than the chronicling of facts as they appear The cockneys and r ailors are mean enough, but would not be guilty of such tomfoolery, and they keep very quiet, although lionized in an extreme manner by the rebels in Norfolk. TRIWEEKLY MAIL TO TUCHIIOND Arman named Williams was recently apprehended by order of General Vie's, in Norfolk, charged with having Joao up unl sent off, successfully, a tri-weekly mail to Biebroorai, of both newspapore and letters, - for the past three weeks. This would seem to indicate a laxity in the way of cutting off communication which 'is certainly re prehensible. surygnmOioon OF NORFOLK The suffering or the poor Union people of . Norfolk is real and undittguieed. This must continue until the port is operad and trade with the 'North is re• established.' The traitors of. Norfolk are wealthy, as a general thing, aid can well afford to withstand the blockade. The per.- sore who have taken the oath of allegiance are, all poor, and need some assistance, as many of them are really in a destitute condition. • - 1117.11NSWE JOINS wows, This morning we were somewhat ttnrpritsed to observe Got. Hawkins, Capt. Whiting, and twenty gay Zou-aoug, of the gallant 9th New York Itegfinent, walking around on the peint, the observed of all observers. One of them informs cc that the;party mentioned embarked from Roanoke Island in the steamer Pert ROyed, passing up Currituch Sound, entering and bassing.ttp,,p:orals. to_ Albemarle and Chesapeake canal, through tlie latter to North Landing river, through which they entered the Ulizabetn river, arriving at Norfolk very early this morn ing. Tbey had but little diffieulty in, making what was 'deemed a perilona reconnoissance, and came through safely; barring a few mosquito and gnat bites. This im portant. water communication is now open for the use of, the Government, as is also that of the Dismal Swamp - . It is, also reported that the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad is now clear of rebel influence as far as Golds borough, and at Weldon there is a considerable amount of rolling stock to be seized'when we may move upon that important point. The Zonaves say they 'were treated in a surly manner by some of the rebels on the line of the canal, some of them refusing to °petite locks until threatened. s Colonel Hawkins is personally a very fortunate man in military matters, and General Burnside has added a new feather to his already beautifully trimmed bat in originating this move, and opening in land water communication bet Ween the port of Beau fort and those of the Northern cities. It is said that this important rosoveinent will have the much-desired effect upon the Government to cause it to declare the - ports of Norfolk and Gosport open and lice to legitimate trade SETTING MODEST •, The British Wain corvette it. , naldo sleaurd down from Norfolk this inorninv and took up her old anchorage In the Roads. The cause of this is said to be the poor quality 'of bcef and vegetables furnished in Norfolk. STARTLING NEWS EXPECTED 'flute can he no harm in our Haying that we are on the eve of the occurrence of events which will change the whole aspect of - tho rebellion. The time to strike at Vatiolllll/011.413 at hand. • L. W. W. FROM-GEN. MTLELLAN'S DIVISION. [Special Correspondence of The Press.] CROSS ROIDS, SHYER' MILES FROM RICHMOND, 2P. May 27. It is the intention of Gets. McClellan to move his whole force up farther into Virginia, and by a rapid march pass the enemy's left wing. Twenty thousand troops, with out knapeacks or baggage, Went by forced marches ten or twelve miles to the right of my position (the right wing of the army) this morning. - They were folly pre pared fora fight Cannon can be heard on the distant right at this moment, and Hanover Oeurt-House k or its vicinity; seems to be the scene of the tlikog. At this point we are advancing cautiously upon Rich mond, a strong force being at _Mechanicsville, five miles from the capita', whose pickets are thrown'ent a mile farther. The forces under Gen. Pranklin are,concen- Waling on this position, and If nothing prevents the plan to attack in front and pass the left wing will be put in execution on the 29th. I sent you word of this plan ten days ago.' . . 220 P. M.—The dory from the extreme right is .that /hulks or McDowell hay° engaged the enemy near Ilano. Yin' Court House, and that the firing heard ie from their guns; Part of General Keyes', force passed by here this morning; to support McDowell, it, is said. J. 0. Yesterday afternoon and evening, the United State forces drove the euenrfeeyeral ranee befell; them, in the neighborhood'of Ashland. It is reported that they seized a railroad depot and several cars and looomottvee. There was heaii firing all the evening, and, g• tar - 0 - A am able to gather front the flying reports, tuttns4L - siere killed 'and wounded 011 both side& • Ashland is a very important point, being the junction of the Amnia Creek and Gordonsville railroads. It is a thriving little village, containing a hotel at which, in the olden times, passengers betvieen Richmond and Washing ton stopped over for meals. Ashland is located near the bitth•plece of Henry Clay, where that great stateaman first saw the light, on April 12. 1777. It had, before the war, an excellent race track, and the chivalry need tows ' wimble there to try the mettle of their horses. The rebels appear to have dbl.:X:6 , 6nd Itlcaellarestdan,- as they are rapidly moving their army above Richmond in order to checkmate him. United States troops con-- Since to pour along the road towards Hauorer and Ash land, and also towards Mechanicsville, directly in ftont of Richmond, where a fierce battle may come off at any moment. bier 28, 12 M.--The report'of the capture of Ashland, and of the possession of the two railroads, is. confirmed at hemlauarters. Stoneman's . cavalry force were, at last accounts, pursuing the flying rebels boyoud'Ashland: The enemy were completely surprised, and there are enough Federal troops in the vicinity to secure the vic tory. General hicOlellan and staff rode out to the scene of the victory this morning. Look ofit for stirring-news from_ the neighborhood of Mechanicsville. COLONEL RICHARDSON'S - HOUSE. A short distil:lice from the cross roads, -standing on the • right hand side of the thinover roadi is a tine two-story hiick building, surrounded with elegantly laid'.out (g rou n dsn and well-cuitlvated gardens.' It is Oakland, the residence of " George W. Richardeon, attorney at law,'' is be has it painted over the front • basement window: This man, evidently not over thirty•flve. years of • age, tam been for a year absent from homeibeing a colonel in hie rebel army, commanding a Virginia regiment He ie h bachelor, having about the year /855 been-disappointed pi love, through the aversion of his intanded'a parents. rfbe Colonel's boner watt well furnished, and had been (hurriedly deserted by his foolish family on Tuesday last, • 'list a week before I examined it. One side of the base era was the kitchen ; the other his law office, in which as a valuable law library and numerous private 'raper& Above the kitchen was the dining-room, and aver the once the parlor. The second story and half story above it were nerd for bed-rooms. The negroess, of which be bad six or seven, were rambling around as usual, and an 1 old, sour-looking graybeard was pointed ont as the over seer. Little chickens played around the house, and behind it were acres of garden land. Peas and straw berries were ripe, and every species of garden' vegetable was being raised. This house and the grounds around it were far more thrifty•looking than any others I have seen in the Old Dominion. The far-famed White House, in my estimation, was nothing to compare with the rural beauty or this mansion. On entering the house a scene of the moat terrible con fusion presented leelf to view. Books, papers, tables, chairs, china, clothing, and every conceivable household article had been pitched into the centre of the doors, and churned up by the feet of the soldiers. Oar troops Lad bad poseeeelon a week—agnard had been stationedat the house, when it was learned that the owner was an officer in the rebel army. The guard was instantly. taken off and everything left to the env yof the passers-by. The man IntLy have deserved inch treatment, but whether a wise policy would dictate the ruin of private property, when ouch ruin can be of no appreciable advantage to the Union canes, is a question of deep consideration Thousands of dollars worth of valuable furniture, book& • and like ar ides, and private papers of inestimable worth to their (miler, were being rapidly destroyed or carried off. Colonel Bicbardaon woe evidently a man of note in Virginia politics. Belied been a Whig, and one of those famous addresses of the Whig Committee of 1559, sent to every Whig in the State during the Goggle-Letcher campaign of that year, was lying on the floor. A letter found tt ere urged him to withdraw his opposition to Judge Dabney and run for Attorney General. Another, written w ben he was raising his Secession regiment, was from a friend, declining a staff appointment, on account of its coating a hundred and nineteen dollars to get an outfit. Richardeon was also a lawyer of repute, as papers on very impatient cases were lying about hie of fice. Ills greatest trait was his love-making, however, and . several soldiers carried off love letters as trophies, in which the lover poured out his whole soul in perfect rhapsodies of affection. One lady, though, utterly re fused hie advances in a gentle note, no lase pert than pretty, and which I would send you, did I not think it might wound the feelings of some who might yet be tree to the Union. This house, and several in tho neighborhood, are to be used as hospitals in the impending battle. Since the Pennsylvania troops have been in the neighborhood, they have feasted off of the Colonel's peas and etrawber ries. No one could tell me as to the whereabouts of the Colonel, and so I em usable to tell you in what corps of the enemy be will be found, and I hope to be taken pri soner, by a victorious army. J. C. .• THE VICTORY AT ASHLAND. [Special Correspondence of The Press.) diPT GARLAND, May P. M. • I have been able to procure , a more perfect account of the victory at Ashland than the one I hurriedly sent you -this morning. On Tuesday morning, at six. o'clock, Gen. Porter's division was ordered to march in light marching order, and at a few minutes past six left their camp, three miles southeast of here, and for three . hours tramped through the mud, and mire, and rain, in (truck time, on the road to Aehiand, whore they stopped for. a rest. • A portion of ,Gen. Stoneman's 'corps, encamped two.miles west of us, bad orders at iho enure time as Porter, and the infantry started with knapsacks on their backs, throwing them down, however, at this point, where they still re main under guard. On 'joining each other, the whole' taking five bciurs to pass any one point,. and containing large proportions of cavalry and artillery, marched es feat as possible towards their destination. It was an un expected move, and surprised all who hoard of it. Gen. Stoneinan'e forces were not lls the fight, and Gen. Porter encountered the rebels near 4 , The Oaks," and there WAS a fight from about 4 P. M. until midnight, the robots re treating all the limo in good order. At Ashland the fiercest battle was fought, and the *bele finally broke and lied, leaving us masters of the field. • • . The result of the victory is highly favorable to us. Many were killed and wounded on both sides, but I am entirely unable to ascertain the numbers. We captured two rebel cannon, and they captured one of ours. Six hundred rebel prisoners, mostly North Carolinians, were taken and sent to, the rear. Tho rebel troops engaged seem to have been fire thoneand in number, and were a North Carolina brigade and a Georgia 'regiment. No Federal troops were taken prisoners, and all our killed and wounded are in our possession. The wounded will be sent to a hospital—probably to Oakland, where a general hospital will be established. . The prisoners were a sorry-looking set of men, and most of them were clothed in gray homespun. The ma jority of them seemed rather glad to have been captured. One, German, from the manner of his walk and the grin on his face, was evidently going North to search for the heart be could not find in the Southern country. " There goes a good Union man," cried a hystander. cs y es . me a 'Onion man," answered the German, amid the chime of the surrounding crowd. There were numerous com pany officers in the party, although I saw but one field officer—a major., Three hundred and seventy-two men Composed the sound I speak of. I was glad to find that, with few exceptions, the Federal troops treated the pri soners with politeness—seldom tantalising or scoffing at /Leland, although an insignificant village, is of great importance, as it is tho junction of two railroads which fife pow Petfired to the Union army. If the rebels have a force oliposiio Irradericissimrg, this is a most important blow, as it cuts off thcir retreat. All this locomotives and cars in the neighborhood of the depot are lii Girtr Mechanicsville, of which I have frequently spoken, is email five miles east of Richmond, on the life cbanicsyille turnpike. In front of the town is abridge across the Chickahominy river, which bridge is in'our possdesee.---. - 4, _conaanded by heavy bettelies. We have pickets across the stream ai in fantry constantly ready to resist an attack should one be made, or to march forward at an instant's notice. — AM immense Union force is-in the vicinity, as it is a most Important point. The rebel pickets are near enough for bailing, and are thickly scattered over the country to wards Bichmond. Cavalry videttee from bath armies closely watch each other's movements, and the rebel horsemen are objects of great curiosity to rebel sight seers. Mer 29th.—Better and better news continues to come infrom Ashland. There were five thousand rebel troops cutting up neet-footed antics in front of General Mc- Dowell—coquettingi advancing, and retreating—and Making the general believe he had to deal with ten times their =ibex.. Ashland was taken on Tuesday night. General Porter secured the Gordonsville railroad and the junction, and thus cut oifall retreat, and by a sodden march on Wednesday caught two thousand of the force in front of McDowell, and uo doubt by this time has seized the greater part of tiniothers. One company of siXty-two were drilling in the woods under the command of an orderly sergeant, not expecting any enemy within forty miles of them, when suddenly the Yankee horse men came swooping down, after themanner taught by the Black Horse Cavalry at Manaeme, and ISCDttrod the whole number. They were Norih darolinians, and were maths on Wednesday evening. Another party of seventy or eighty. Passed by this morning and were secured in the same way as their sixty-tem confreres. The balance are on their road hero, excepting a email numb er sent t o White House. There prisoners say that a reinforcement of fifteen thousand men recently arrived at 'Richmond, but did not state from where. Thirty men of Porter's division. wounded in the battle, passed in this morning, and will be sent to West Point, or some other general hospital, to be properly oared for. Heavy firing has been heard this morning in the direc 'don of Bottom's Bridge. It is the policyof the Government, both for convenience d for the sake of better treatment, to separate bap Nick from the wounded, and send them to different hospitals. A sick man regiliff.s entirely different treatment from a wounded one, and when both are together, the groans .and cries of the latter are of infinite disadvantage to the I cannot help remarking the slovenly and careless man. ner in which several Governmenthospitals I have visited are taken care of. The patients, in some instances f are lying on the bare floor—not even a blanket or carpet to shield them from its dampness. It seems to be the fault of the surgeons here, whilst being in every way proficients in medical Science, to neglect their duties. They direct the nurses and stewards, but never superintend the fulfil ment of their directions. Whon a sick man applies for medicine or advice, instead of cheerfully giving it, some of them Imams a most injured and dictatorial air—so grand iloquent in tone as almost to frighten the patient off To be sure, the surgeons have' to detect all kinds of feigned sickness—but high-sounding words never will supply the place of shrewdnees ; and'scolding is at best a poor sub. atitute for penetration. The hospitals are fixed up in a burry; and the doctors suffer a great deal of annoyance from useless complaints made by the_ men, and this may be urged as an axcaso for shortconiings--but stilly both in hospital -comforts and surgeons' manners there is great room for improvement. (YAZLAND, May 28,1863. • _ — Alt the ____wwwws...:ww.trowsts..._4___--- • rebeliwho Witte Blies' prisoners at 'Ashland were clad in gray homespun of the saddest color and poorest make. They wore sack coats of a most scant d eE csiption, Bed the pantaloons were too short to cover the tope of their spongy, wry-heeled, worn-out shoes. Their hats were of gray felt, and the whole suit covered with dirt and grease. The rebel major had a star on each lappet; the captains had two bare on each shoulder, worked in a square piece of dark claret-colored cloth, and the first lieutenants one ; the second lieutenants had the cloth without any bars; the -sergeants and corporals bad chevrons similar to those worn hi the United Staten service. There is the greatest contraat between the list less, dirty, sickly-looking rebel and the ruddy, clean, and cheerful Union soldier. Both mon are a type of their respective causes, and no doubt the Southern Confede racy is as unfortunate, politically, financially, and so cially, as the four hundred and odd sorrowful-looking creatures who laid down their arms at Ashland. J. C. Tko men are to march in what Is called light marching order, carrying nothing but their blankets, rations, and nuns. Everything indicates an early and desperate fight, or another inglorious skedaddle on tho part of the rebels. For our part, the victory will not bo complete unless the whole rebel army is bagged. Which division will have the credit of first crossing theChickabominy at this point Is not yet knowri, but a portion of Oen. Ilancock's brigade *lll have that honor from present appearances. The 49th Pennsylvania regi ment, Col. Irwin, is nearest the creek, and expects to cross to-night, They were to have started this after noon, but the order wale countermanded This regiment is as fine a body of men as could be gathered in one or ganization. The men are of the right Mae, of medium age, and well built, just tbo ones for the poeltion they have so long occupied as the advance pickets. One of the men was arrested yesterday for violating orders In discharging his musket. He was under guard when the eiders came to prepare for marching, when be went to his colthael and asked if ho was to be, left in camp. Colonel Irwin told him no, and wished to know wise' he asked the question. the soldier,e young man of nine teen, answered, and when the colonel told him he was re lemed, his joy was attested by the appearance of hie countenance, and he went to his tont to prepare for the march. 'MECHANICSVILLE EMIEMM BITGEA'S FAUX, s X miles from Richmond, May 26th, 1862. Tho army has today been favored with the issue of two general orders, dated Camp near Coal Harbor, May ; one in relation. to . the death of Brig. General William H. Kelm, and tlier other bearing reference to the coming events in and around Richmond. No sooner wereqbe orders read to the meal than they began to prepare their , baggage according. to the directions. Tho mail to.nip,ht will doubtless be a very heavy one, as many of the men thought Rime to write while they had a good opportunity, nat'knowing who would be the ones to atop the rebel bullets. The order at present is for an advance about two o'clock in the morning. AU the tents, knapsacks, and all the vehicles, except ambu lances, are being put in order to leave on this side of the Chickehominy, which is about a third of" mile from Dr. Huger's residence. • Our pickets are not yet serous it at this point, but will ho by morning. The mon are being Provided with three days' rations, and the camp presonte a very busy scene. The anus have beedput in order, and the ammunition is about to be given out— sixty rounds to each man. The rebels on the othir side of the Ohickahominy at tempted to stir up the camp of the 7th Maine Regiment, between six and sever o'clock lust evening, by throwing several shell towards their camp. Two of them fell far ihort, but the third passed to one side, and, falling close to a house, was buried in the earth, where it exploded. They were each filled with bullets, which were scattered in every direction by the explosion, and if the shells had fallen In the camp would have caused considerable toes of life. Since then they have made no attempt to annoy us. The house of Dr. Huger, on whose farm we are en camped, le now need as a hospital for the wounded of both parties, and another house in the vicinity is used as a guard house for the rebels captured by our pickets. The telegraph has been extended to within half a mite of this place on the direct road to Richmond; and as our army advances the wires follow, so that almoet any di vision of the army has the advantage of instantaneous telegraphic communication. Our camp is situated on the main road to Richmond, distant froni the city eight andA half miles, and but one. third of a mile from the Chickahominy. According to this it will not be long before we either occupy Rich mond or advance in the opposite direction. A large number of ambulances follow the army, and a large number of surgeons are provided for, po that our wounded may be made as comfortable as possible. An old white woman, living in the woods near hero, • few minutes ego said that the Yankees were wonderful creatnes; for, if they wanted to cross a river, they brought a bridge with them; if they wanted a town, they took it; and now that they wore going to Richmond, she did not know but that they might take that also. The roads are in better condition and of a better qua lity as we approach. the vicinity of Richmond. The houses, too, are more respectable in their appearance, and more attention is paid to the tasteful laying out of their grounds. During the last hour we hare occasionally hesyl the report of cannon on the other side of the creek. We sup pose that tharthels are tasting the range of their gnus. W. M. • [ffpecial Correspondence of The Press.] AUGER'S Irenx, Va.,' May 24,1862. The reports, which hive just reached camp, of tho un expected check experienced by General Banks' column, occaslon lanai excitement, and considerable uneasiness es to the safety of that portion of the army. Among the troops from Pennsylvania much aixioly Is felt, and later nous Is eagerly awaited. Miny of the officers think that a vigorous posh by Jackson, at the head of a eriong force, on the known weak force of Banks, would compel the latter to fall back, and expose that portion of Mary land, and perhaps southern Pennsylvania, to the ravages of the rebels. It is not to be' supposed, however, that with the immense resources at its dlsposal, tho War Do- . partment is not prepared trijecOver, almost iminediate'y; the ground thus lost.' That the rebels would make deeps ; rate attempts to create a diversion to their favor, wit; TWO CENTS. the hope of compelling us to withdraw the army from Richmond, was to be expected. The diversion thus made must fail to produce any 'edited change in the campaign on the Peninsula, for, to withdraw the army from this vicinity would tend to demoralize it, and would be at tended by the most direful consequences, as it would en courage the rebels, and impel them to 'trite one more desperate blow to achieve the object of the rebellion. As to the success of the campaign on the Peninsula, there cannot be the slightest donut. It is simply a ques tion of time. Tho army Is gradually conceuti sting and approaching the vicinity in which the rebel array is expected to be properod for a .*.esperata defence of their capital, and the last semblance of nationality. The advance into northeFuttern Virginia of the sup posed strong force under Jackson, seems to indicate that the rebels intend 'showing battle, and that to lose Rich: mond, before Jackson could make sure hia retreat, would set ionsly endanaer the safety of the whole rebel force north of Richmond. The general opinion of the army now is that the rebels will fight, and, consennently, the elms and men have prepared themselves for the des.pe rate contest which Is to decide the fate of Virginia. The men are hopeful and confidontof success, and, with brave frappe, confidence in victory is half the battle gained. The men have determined that Richmond shall be taken, if their officer's will but lead them to the attack. Rich mond once, the monster of rebellion Is decapitated, and its vitality is departed. The final decision of the contest cannot much longer be delayed. Our army extends in a semi-circle around the city, from the railroad on the north to beyond Bat tom'a Bridge on the southwest. The southwestern wing is closing up, and as it does so the centre ie advanced, In order to maintain the distance from Richmond about the same with each section. The right wing is at present the nearest to the enemy. Bottom's Bridge being a con. enterable distance front Biolunond, the troops crossing at that point must make a rapid advance to be on aline with the centre and right wing. The main portion of General Frauhlin's corps will cross at and about Rew Bridge will advance front the north, 013 he at .nresent holds the right wing ; is in the extrome — adtance, - .... l notconfined in any.particular route, as he ~c h, t h e part of a pioneer for other divisions to quietly approach and take pos. session. As we gradually approach the enemy, Mc(Allan, with his usual prudence, makes his advances mere slowly and cautiously, and endeavors to drive their advance in on the main body, without risking an engagement, until everything Is ready for the final contest, The rebels appear in trout of our pickets in consider able force, but, generally, are very quiet; and the ex change of shots is very unfrecthent. Last night the rebel' pickets on the Chickahominy, above the New Bridge, approached to the banks of the creek, and wore very bold. One of our men jokingly called out to °sir pickets to charge on them, which called forth a volley from the other side of the stream ; but no one was hurt on out aide, as the rebels could see nothing to aim at. Our pickets immediately ran to support their comrades, and some one cried out, "take can; tire!" at which, the rebels turned and ingloriously tied. *There was not the least danger from our men, as they are ordered not to fire mien the rebels cross the stream. The swampy creek is also impflesable, except at the bridges over which Gen. Stoneman advanced. In thine diviefone of ilia army which are now resting on their_ arms; pteparatory M . the final advance, the greatmt order and Quiet liiefaila;and the men are Im proving the opportfmity in vailotis ways. Their mus kets and other arms beier i*eir direfully examined and cleaned. Their elothineuifil equip:heats have been over hauled and repaired,. ge when they finally go forward there will be no deli 4 ti'eadahl the men will be able to witbstlsn4 considerable hatdedll'ereter this rest. The telegraph has been extended as tar as the advance of our troops afford protection, and itc advantages are manifold, as it places the army in speedy communication with the authorities at home. The railroad is also in frill operation, and the care now run regularly to Diepatch, a - small elation eleven miles from Richmond, In consequence of this, the malls aro received more re gniarly, though there is still great room for Improve ment. As we approach the swamps in this neighborhood, the effects begin to show themselves. The sick list increases gradually, but steadily, and' the cases are those to which the men are predisposed by the exposure to weather and climate since leaving Yorktown. The swamps are also filled with poisonous vines and bushes, with which our men cannot avoid contact, and the consequence is thit many of them are very badly poisoned externally. In one regiment seven cases of poisoning from this cause were reported yesterday. The Inspector Generals of eliiision are now engaged in the pert ormance of the duties of their office In the WM lions divisions of the army. The next few dive will be occupied with this, which is always a busy and interest ing time for the men. The prisoners taken in the affair of the 27th are befng brought in at headquarters, after which they are sent to the rear of the army, and thence North, unless other wise disposed of. _ W. DI. ...• _• FROMIGEN...BURNSIDMAIVISION-. [Special Correspondence of The Prem.] " All Quiet along the banks of the Neuse!" an old ex pression to new words; nothing particularly stirring, and we are etlll waiting " in hopes of a bettor day dawn ing." When that blissful era shall arrive we will notify you.. REJOINED TIIEIR REGIMENT Four companies of the 413th Pennsylvania Volunteers arrived. at Newbern a few days ago. They have been enaged in garrisoning the forts of Hatteras ever since 1115 t fall. The entire regiment was formerly there, but came to this place, with the exception of these companies, on the day of the battle. We have not learned who relieved them. They were warmly welcomed by their coin nanione here, and -did not hesitate to express their satisfaction at the change of quarters. A. JUDICIOUS ODDER. An order In relation to the exorbitant charges for ice has just been issued by the Provost Marshal. It is a very good one, and if carried out will be a blousing to the soldiers. The order is in (Tent as follows : Ice, which is essential to health and comfort in this latitude, must be sold at prices within reach or all. One cent and a half per pound will pay a large remunerative profit over cost and freight, and no one will be permitted to sell It at a larger price in this market. So says Dan Messinger, the Provost Marshal. Dan will have is all right, and keep , it 110. CASE OF DESERTION A person attached to one of tho regiments in the divi sion was arrested, in consequence of suspicion that he was endeavoring to desert to the enemy. Ile had attired himself in a suit of citizen's dre3s, with the exception of Lis asp, and when first discovered was endeavoring to pass the outer line of pickets, lie was hailed and order ed to halt, instead of which he took to his heels, bat was brought to, examined, and sent in irons to headquarters. Should the charge bo proven be is in no enviable posi tion.. Any one referring to the articles of war can ascer tain what the punishment is. ADy one that ie not satis fied in this department had better beput out of It. " OUR GENERAL." Major General Burnside, unaccompanied by a Binge aid, paid a flying visit to the different camps of the divi sion yesterday. ne rode Into the company streets, and made particular Innulrles relative to the quality of the rations furnished, and the general standard of the same. Ile listened to the statements of the privates, and if any fault was found, was determined to remedy it immedi ately. lle has no idea of having imposition practised upon his men, and where there is any grievance it is rectified. 818 appearance in the camp, was greeted with cheers by the men, and be was kept bowing to the right and left, the men saluting and cheering him rte 66 Old Bobby" carried him through the company streets. If any one wants to raise a muse, let him say anything disrespectful of General Burnside, and it ho does not succeed In his undertaking, we know nothing about it. TUB WEATHER Is fine, bat warm. The past week we have been visited by heavy showers of rain. Things heatable went sailing around in fine style,. while things movable and sta tionary were saturated with the liquid element. The goods and tempers of the men suffered in consequence. TO DE FILLED OUT The 51st Pennsylvania Volunteers are to be filled up to the requisite standard—one thousand and ten. Orders to that effect Italie been iteued by the War Department, and the men are to be forthcoming immediately. We will be completely reinforced in this division shortly. The more the merrier. Stanley, the Military Governor of this State, arrived here last evening upon the steamer « Jersey Blue," and will enter upon thednties of his office immediately. The vessel also brought a large mail of letters and papers for the division. . ROW TO DIRECT Direct all letters .'via New York" for this depart ment ; it will guarantee a quicker trip and eater despatch. More anon.' JOHN PERIM'S, JR. FROM GEN. HALLECK'S DIVISION. [Special Correspondence of The Press.] FAs.unsoroN, May 21, 1862 Concerning the respective positions of the two armies, I may say that it is "close papers" Bat no onward movement since my last, and no signs of any at present. In the different corps de armee, many divisions are en gaged in throwing up defensive works, and constructing masked batteries. The position of our army /net now re• Hernblee shone-shoe, namely, both wings, and portions of the centre being of a corresponding distance from Co rinth. On Monday, 20th instant, our eharpehooters again stirred up a battery of two gone belonging to the enemy, which opened fire; causing our pickets to retire confused ly. In a few moments, however, a couple of big ones from the right of centre, (Nelson's division,) thundered forth, the third tire dismounting the hoomy's grins. A house near the dismounted guns, which had served as a biding place for the enemy's gunners, was set on fire by our fourth shell, and burned to the ground. No person Wine injured upon either side, and, unfortunately, the re. bels got away with their cannon. Both batteries, and the exploelon of. the obeli' could be distinctly seen, and attracted the attention of thousands of soldiers. On Tueeday the woe exhibition took place, resulting In a loos to neither party. It was generally supposed that hostilities would com mence today, but the order to avoid any act which might engender a general engagement is most imperative, end as strictly adhered to. At the extreme centre and right of Pope's army the rebels have been quite presumptuous and audacious, and It was resolved this morning to drive to a respectable distance a number of rebel regiments, and early thelOth and 14th Michigan, and 27th and 51st Illinois regiments, and Houghtaling's battery, were detailed for the under taking.' The entire force formed Into line of bittle, but only two battalions fired, the rebels appearing in such force that it was deemed injudicious to hazard. the pro secution of the attack. Bubsequently the . detachment returned to Farmington. Tics W.La Pans will be sent to subscribers by mail (per annum in advance) at $2.00 Three Coplca <, " ~„ 2.00 Five , L it It 8.00 Ten " " If 12.00 Larger Clubs will be charged at the same rate, thug: 20 copies will coat $24; 60 copies Will cost $6O; and 100 copies $l2O. For a Club of Twenty-one or over, we will seud sa Extra Copy to the getter-up of the Club. Ifirrostmaeters are requested to act is Agents for Tax WAR Passe. SW - Advertisements Inserted at the anal roam. Six Once constitute a square. The sharpshooters and videttas of each army keep up a brisk firing day and night. Yesterday the 224 Illinois boat two men—Win. Aldor man and David Tucker. A portion of oenerals Nelson and R'oad's commands mode a heavy reconnoissance yesterday, and lost ',even ts en men, in kilted and wounded. They captured be tween fifty and sixty of the enemy. 'Upon the extreme right everything is nnisX General Themes is in command. Lest evening, Colonel Worthington, of one of tho Ohio regiments, was accidentally shot dead, by a member of hie command upon picket duty. Pope's army have full possession of the town of Perna bgton, which bas undergone a great change. Parallel fortifications run throughout the place. and most of the houses have been removed. A deserter came. in this morning and informs us that the works at Corinth are strong and perfect, but states that Beauregard waathrowing up fortifications about one mile Ibis aide of the town. He says that delay will be dangerous if not disastrous to the rebels, but contradicts tho story that they are abort of provisions. An Orderly, subtreinently arrested, corroborates the etatenaent of the duurter, and says that the rebel army is composed °rose hundred and sixty thousand good, hod, and indifferent soldiers. Although a•battlo is imminent; I do not believe it wilt take place Immediately, unless Beauregard makes an at tack. B. O. T. You will..recollect that so,le two weeks ago I anticipa ted that the conflict at this point might possibly aiiuma a siege rather than a battle. To-day, I fuel tally con vinced that such will be the else. At least, there will be no attack upon the rebel's for some time, my ttall3LlS for stating thus being In abundance. 'the whole army he engaged in erecting fortifications, and the encampmmts, which were hurriedly located, are being placed in regi mental order i many of the regiments are engaged in digging web and constructing other necessaries of camp life, which suggest a prolonged settlement. -- e.”lh di's-, Luta been paused without the report; of fire arms of any to the effect that no man shall be anowgil to discharge abould be absolutely ne cessary. Our pickets are thrown out at the same distance I al• luded to in my lest, but no demonstrations of hostility occur. The last disaster occurred yesterday. Night be fore last the rebels planted a battery close to our lines, and shelled the 13th Ohio regiment early yesterday morning, which resulted iu the killing of one man, and the wounding of seven others. The rebel battery was soon compelled to withdraw, as Nelson's and Rodman's opened upon it. The rebels lost two men killed, and, probably, several wounded. Our line now extends between fifteen and sixteen miles, each division employing at least two regiments for picket duty. I address you, this time, under peculiar circanistancee, linvlog passed through one of the most dangerous and hottest conflicts that have been chronicled in the history of the present war. We were the head ship, (one small gunboat, the Cayuga, led our divieloa,) and consequently received the combined fire of both forte end gunboats. At first the aim was not at all accurate, it being dark. We kept our fire until we could ' , range" on the flesh of the enemy's guns. We were not kept long in waiting, tbowever, and , when they opened you might have thought heaven and earth had come together. During the half hour we were running up, and before our first shot, my Mena were indescribable, but as soon as our eleven-inch pivot . opened, I felt that we were fairly in for it, and every other feeling gave way to that of the most desperate courage; and during the whole of the engagement, did not feel once like faltering in my duty, and I do not think any act would have been too dangerous for me to undertake, and I was not alone. It was on the morning of the 24th, at about 2 o'clock A. M., we received the anxiously-looked-for signal from the flagaldp, to get under way ; It wee but a few minutes before the anchor was et cat beaded" and secured, the decks cleared and sanded down, and every man at his quarters ; there were no bolaterouademonstrations, but your could me deter? 'urination marked on every visage. We now received orders from the fiag-shlp to proceed her and engage Ft. philiWe stemmed rogoloAr_nn. end io-..-eoWlnlinneor-- - "We were . fireetvu-trt......- torts; but fortunately for us, their Sens were at too greaten elevation to do us any harm, excepting the carrying away of some 'dour rigging. We then opened on them with our pivot and rifle, with shell, five-socond fuses. We fired several rounds, and then run up withia four hundred yards and poured in nine-inch epee and canister, with such deadly effect that - the men were seen to leave their guns and could not be rallied by their officers. The de struction caused by our guns, at so short a diatimigi, was perfectly awful; the groans of the wounded could be dis tinctly heard on board. After this deadly assault on Philip, we headed for Jackson, every little while cheering to give one of the numerous gauboate a shower of shell, etc. By this time, the engagement had become general, and it is hard to say what got bit; the shot, shell, gray* and canister wore flying areund and above us in the moat disordered manner'possible. I suppose, for Ido not know exactly, that this state ef affairs lasted about half an hour. We then steamed np to finish the numerous gunboats that were lying above; our object was more to pass the forts than to silence them, as we could then cut off all supplies from up the river, and oblige them to surrender, and so KM vides life. The fight was only of about an bour's duration ; but when you witnessed the destruction of property, you would suppose nothing sheet of an earthquake could in so short a space of time demolish and crush walls of atone and walls of wood, made strong by all the appliances known to our builder's. I venture to say, that this was the hottest contested fight that was ever the fortune of our country's ships to be engaged in. There were but two w Seceeh" boats made their escape ; one run the gauntlet of our fire end got below us, the other left for up the river. We do not know the number of their boats, and never will, MI many wore suck in the darkness. We came to anchor at 6 o'clock, opposite the quarantine ground. The tt Iroquois" came pest with a Eacesh" flag which she captured at the camp a few Enloe below. It was displayed under the Stars and Stripes, and canoed a great sensation on board. A solid M- pound shot came through our starboard bow, passing through a live-oak knee, 14 inches thick. It then struck the w bit," also of live oak, shattering it to tooth-picks. It glanced from the w bit" at right angles, struck the deck, and then glancing npwarde,.at an angle of 45 de grees, nearly buried itself in a yellow-pine beam. It did no other damage. Another struck our chain-cable, cut ting it in two; (we had all our spare chain lashed out side on both awes, abreast of the boilers and engines;) and had it not been there, the shot would have struck our boilers, and there would have been a terrible leas of life. Another came through the side, just abaft the foremast, and immediately along lade One of the gene. This one killed two pen , cutting them to pieces ; it then crossed the deck in a diagonal direction and struck a gun car riage, shattering 'it very much; it then fell under the gun, when the captain of the gun grabbed it and threw it out the port; he thought it was a shell; he certainly did a brave act. Another came through ju.t abaft the main mast, passing through' the main trysail, which was furled ; it passed immediately under the first lieutenant and signal quartermaster, who were on the bridge; it then struck an iron knee, which supporta the bridge, breaking it to frag ments; the knee is about fourinches wide and two dishes thick ; it then fell on deck, and is now in the that lieu tenant's possession. Two men were knocked down by the concussion, although they were at least four foot from where it parsed. A rifle shell struck one of the large iron rigging screwe, breaking It in a number of pieces. One piece cut a man nearly In two, and the smaller pieces flew about like hail. The shell then struck the main mast and exploded, tearing great holes all around, and wound ing several men. There were a variety of shot, shell, Ac., struck us in various places, but the above were most destructive. It is remarkable that we did not receive more damage, w hen we consider the number of missiles which flew around us. While we were coming up from the forts to engage the enemy, the Vartma passed us, (she being very fast) when a large transport steamboat, with a large number of troupe, with bayonets fixed, bore down to board her; bnt the V. was on her guard, and deceived her with o terrible raking charge of grape and canister. The effects can bo imagined, when we consider how close the men were together. She immediately went down the river, and the groans Issuing from her were awful. As soon as rho got abreaatof us, see poured in a whole broad side, which speedily ended nil on board, as she sunk al most Immediately. The next the Varmint encountered wee the Bain. He made for the Yarling, and with serious effect, knocking a hole in her, which caused her to fill rapidly and sink. As soon as it was discovered she was sinking she headed for the shore, firing all the time. Her stern soon settled down in deep water, leaving her stem out of water, but she never once ceased firing from her forward guns. We took her crew on hoard. Old Run next prepared to sink us, and came for our starboard bow, but by sheering a little we evaded him, and as we passed him (so close that you might have thrown a brick on board) we gave him one gun after another, until ha was a helpless wreck, drifting down at the mercy of our vessels. The Mississippi triads fast to him, and towed him ashore and fired him. So ends the Ram. The Star of the West and W. H. Webb, the largest of the C. S. A. Tema!, were soon disposed of by our vessels. The former wee commanded by Revert." Kennon, late lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, As his vessel passed us, out first lieutenant (who had been shipmate with him) hailed him, calling him a mean, traitorous accundrel, and dared him to fire s but he did not respond.. We then gave him a broadside. 'atria went on our way.. He was taken prisoner, and I believe all hands were iost or taken prisoners. While the Hartford was before the forts she came foul of a raft, of which there was vile a number, and in getting clear of It a fire-ship very nearly got afoul of heir. She was In a most perilous lineation, being wider a heavy fire from both forts, but moped with comparatively little loss. Our decks presented a eight which tiaggare deaeription; dismembered bodies, broken tomatoes, and shot, pieces of shell, and splintered wood lying around in awful con fusion. I now have a conception o' what war is. Yet amidst all these horrors you would have been auto tided to see with what coolness we all bore It. We knew we had achieved a great victory, and that knowledge blinded us to the horrible swum which were before our eyes. I went down to the fore hold to see the wounded; there were twenty-six, some serlonely,Une mortally, and a number slightly, and two severely scared. One breve follow had an ants and log carried away, and ht was alternately le urral4n4 for !Inn Nivriiim, Mir 23, 1862 THE WAR PRESS. Six deserters arrived within our linee this afternoon s and report merlons commotion among the rebel soldiers. Several Arkansas reLiments voted unanimously La go home, as their time was ap, but were not permitted to oven entertain any such Ideas. This greatly enraged the. discontented regiments, vho became uproarious and threatened to shoot those who should attempt to take away their arms. Van Dorn, In atteatpthig toquiet them by a bombastic speech, full of great promises, was hissed and hooted at by the Arkansas troops. I send these few lines by a gentleman who leaves im mediately for Evansville. f ' B. C. T.. FROM GEN. BUTLER'S DIVISION. [Special CorreEpondence of The Proee.] Q. S. SHIP PENSA.COLi, limy ORLEANS, kiftY 8, 186 FARSIINGTON, May 24
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