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Otene neW and choice varieties of OLEPETING, tom
geeing
FRENCH ATIBUSON Square Carpets:
iSNOrLISE ArMINSTERS, by the Yard and in
entire Carpets.
CROSSLEY'S 8-4 and 34 wide Velvets.
Tapestry Brussels.
ig Brussels Carpeting.
Aim, a large variety of CUOSSIZ VS and other makes.
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Ott possible prices. -
OIL CLOTH FOR FLOORS,
Troth one to eight garde wide, out to any Size.
ERESI - 1 MATTING'S.
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JAMES H. ORNE
801-2 m 828 CHESTNUT.
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We have now on band an extenalve stock of Oarrdlnsa,
IN
our own and other makes, to whtoh we call the Mien.
am or cash and obort-time buyers.
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vo 47 ABOVE tHIESTNUT, No. 47.
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BBL& ThIPERLSI. TERSE-PLY, and INGRAIN
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COCOA and OANI ON fIATTINBI4.
100011-HATS, RUGS, SHEEP SKINS,
DRUGGETB, and CRUMB CLOTHS.
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
LOW FOR CASH.
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MILLINERY GOODS
1862. SPRIct, 1 862.
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(Btteoessors to Lincoln"- Wood, & Nichols ' ) ,
725 OHESTNITT STREET,
voieo ,
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or
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WINDOW SHADES.
larged And finest assortment In the City at the
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LOOKING GLASSES
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wing articles:
to of Oliver Plated Tea Spoorel.
44 a II DBaere a
a a Table 44
. 44 4, a Forks.
Pair a a< Knife and Pork.
a 11 'Napkin
44 a - 4, Butter Knives.
Miter Plated Sugar Bowl.
U Butter Dish.
a 1 g Molasses Pitcher.
ra as Cream f~
a U Castor.. . •
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a Chatelaine ' a
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tention of the trade respectfully solicited. -
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•
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1862. SPRING. 1862.
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$27 MARKET STREET,
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AMERICAN'
DRESS GOODS.
Aleo. a toll aeaertment
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SHAWLS, coo., &a, ,
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And desirable
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anl?
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PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS.
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TT. S. FLAG F,MPORIU ,
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Manufactured at
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NO. 606 ARCS STREET.
Mr A. full line of
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- HOSIERY, AND UNDERCLOTHING,
Always on band. my23-1m
GEORGE GRANT, -
VINE SHIRT MANUFACTORY,.
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liantly receiving
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eT. SCOTT.
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. four doors below the Continental.
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TOR."
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WITH LESS ICE,
THAN ANY OTHERS.
RETAILING AT WIICLES A TY. PRICES.
Also, a large assortment of thamost approved
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DRY-GOODS JOBBERS.
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COMMISSION ROUSES.
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418 ARCH STREET.
BUNTING AND SILK FLSGS,
REGTMENTAL - STANDARDS,
NATIONAL ENSIGNS,
PRESENTATION FLAGS.
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No. 41S ABOR Street, above 11:411TH
2n729
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS
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GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
810 ORESTIWT STREET
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Cljt Vrtss.
MONDAY. 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.
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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.
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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