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TBE PRESS.
runLisuzD DALLY (SUNDAYS EXOSIPTID,)
BY JOHN w FORNEY.
U FF le U, No.lll SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
THE DAILY PRESS,
TIVILYII ORNIS Ps:a Wen, parable to the Carrier,
Hailed to Subscribers ont of the Olty at Su Dottaas
eel /avast, Joon Tiot.latta Pea Rum ?dorms,
Tunas DOLLAIS TOR Ebx KoNrus—invariably in lid
tesioe for the time ordered.
THE TRI.WEEKLY PRESS,
Mailed to Subacribera oat of the City at Torixii IDOL-
Lama Pas Airstrair, io adTatise.
SUMMER RESORTS.
QBA UNITED STATES
HOTEL, LONG BRANCH, N. J., is now open.
situated only fifty yards from the &whore, central of the
place; house fronting the 000sn bOO feet; two hours
- from New Took. SICIAMer leaves Murray street twice
daily, 6 A. M. and 4 P. M. ; thence by the R. and D. R.
Railroad. Addiese B. A. SIiONISAKRR.
Communication from Philadelphia le by the Camden
and Amboy Railroad, by the 6 A. M. and 2 P. M. train'.
jel9-2m*
riONORII SS H ALL, ATLANTIC
ILJ CITY, by G. W. DI VALE, the proprietor et the
tatates three years ego
ins Hell has been put Into complete order and greasy
Improved. A new office, billiard saloon, barroom, and
bath. houses are meet trceotleutly arranged and aptly ap-.
proprlattd for their respective uses.. Congress Hall is
now the neatest house to the rolling surf on the smooth
portion of the level beach.,
The subscriber atolls bitneelf of the lowa oppor
tunity to return his thanks to his former patrons of the
' , States," and respectfully begs leave to say to all that
he will be happy to me. t th , m at ()engross Hail, ON
AbD AFTER JUNE 21st instant, at which time he
will be ready to accommodate the public.
$lB-lma ' G. W HINKLE, Lessee.
QEA BA T H,L 1 4 1 G.—Ocongreos .Hall,
ts. 7 Long Branch. Vow Aron:. Ii now °Pon for the
reception of 'Thad' Pawns whiatin to wig oge rooms
will please wildrein WOOLItAtt sroxxs,
jelS•]2t • Proprietor.
QUEF HOUSE, ATLANTIC
N.J.—This spacious Ilotel, over 600 feet in length,
and with 1,100 feet of veranda, fronts on the ocean, ex
tending back, with its rear, to the railroad. It possesses
the most advantageous kcation on the island, with per
fectly safe bathing in front, and is, in fact, the only first
clam hotel within a short distance of the beach.
A good Band of Magic has been engaged for the season.
The Billiard.room and Bowling Alleys will be under the
-charge of Mr. BALPR BENJAMIN, of Philadelphit.
Additional improvements bays been made, and the so•
•commiidations will be found equal, If not superior, to any
on tho coast.
The house will be opened, for the reception of guests,
-on THORSDA.Y, June 19.
H. B. BINSON, Proprietor.
- UNITED STATES .HOTEL,
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j"
7AttILI3 H. liOBUSOL
• Superintendent.
This celebrated EOtel will be open for the reception of
visitors on Saturday, June 21, 1864, and will continuo
open until September 15.
Since the last season many handsome improvements
'bare been made, both to the house and the grounds,
adding still further to the comfort, convenience, and
pleasure of the guests.
Persons denirirg to spend the stun ncr at the Sea Shore
will dud the accommodaUons at the UNITED STATICS
superior to those of any other house on the Atlentio
Coast. .
HAMER'S CELEBRATED BAND has ,boon en
gaged for the melon, and will be under the direction of
'bile MONTS. 11.13*Bler.
Mr. THOMAS H. BARRATT, late of Cape May, will
Rave charge of the Billiard BADE% Tenpin Ana) s, and
Shooting Gallery.
Tho extensive improvements made two years ago, and
those now in contemplation by the owl:lore of this splendid
establishment, are nu ample guarantee of what the patrons
of the house may expect under its preteut management.
ESREY A. B. BROWN,
For Proprietors.
~ ,I[JMIVIER BOARDING.— BROAD
.4I/4-1 vol. MOUNTAIN HOUSE.—A. romantic spot for a
BUM rim RESIDENCE on one of the Mountain Tope
of Pcnnsfivania, reached daily by the Pennsylvania
Central, and the Broad Top Mountain Railroad from '
Huntingdon. The House is one of the tinset In the in
terferer the State, handsomely furnished with all the re
quisites for comfort aed convenience—pure air, deli
-cicue spring water, romantic scenery, and everything to
restore and invigorate health. ' Telegraph station and a
daily mall, eo that daily communication may bo had with
Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will furnish excursion
tickets through the season. Foment' leaving Philadel
tibia In the morning can take tea at the Mountain Holm
the tame evening.
the subscriber has kindly been allowed to refer to the
- following gentlemen, residents of Philadelphia, who have
'been patrons of the Mountain House:
Wm. Cummings. Esq , David P. Moore, Esq.,
Sand. Castner, Esq., Thee. Caretalre, Esq.
Hon. Henry D. Moore, Lewis T. Wattson,
John McCanlee, Esq., . G. Albert Lewis, Esq.,
John Hartman, Esti , Richard D. Wood, ESIT.
TEEMS MODERATE. For further information, addreee
JOSEPH tdORRISON, Proprietor.
)el2-Im Broad-Top City, Huntingdon county, Ps.
(I.RESSON SPRING., CAMBRIA
'.l COUNTY, PA.—This delightful and popular place
of summer resort, locafod directly on the line of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, on the summit of the Allegheny
Mountains, twenty-three hundred feet above the level of
the ocean, will he open for guests from the 10th of June
till the 10th of October. Since last eetwon the grounds
have been greatly improved and .beautified, and a num
ber of Cottages have been erected for the accommoda
that of families, rendering Common ono of the most
romantic and attractive places In the State. The [ung
lue is being thoroughly renovated. The seeker of
pleasure and the sufferer from heat and diwase will and
-attractions hero in a first-class Livery Stable, Billiard
Tables, Tenpin Alleys, Baths, ,ko., together with the
pureet air and water. and the moat magnificent mountain
neenery to be,found In the country.
Tickets good for the round trip from Philadelphia,
17.80; from Pittsburg, 83.0 T.
For further information, address
G. W. MIILLIN,
Cresson Springs, Cambria co., Pa.
TEDFORD SPRINGS. A. G. AL.
LEN respectfully informs the public that Gill cell
,brated and fashionable WATERING PLAOE is now
open and folly prepared for the reception of visitors,
and will be kept open until the let of October.
Persona wishing Bedford Mineral Water will be imp
"lied at the following prices at the Springs—viz :
For a bens) (oak) $8 00 •
" half-barrel sl 2 00
Parties 'haling rooms or any information in regard to
the Blaze pill address the " Bedford Mineral Borings
Oompany." my2B-8w
ZEOTEILJE
TIP COVE R.8 41 ' . .11
NW!. 17iii:a119 PARK BOW,
(011VOSITR TEE ASTOR 000910
NNW YORK
'4' TERMS $1.50 PER DMZ'
TAB Popular "Hotel has lately been thoroughly rem,-
- Ti ed and refurnished, and now possesses all the regal
AAA of a
FIRST-CLASS 110 TEL.
The patronage of Philadelphians and the travelling
public), desiring the beat accomodatione and moderate
,' chantey, is respectfully solicited.
• )44m . B. L. POWERS, Proprietor.
QTEVENS HOUSE,
94.) • (LATE DELKORIOOI,)
No. 26 BROADWAY, ,
NEW YORX.
The mutated' walk from tall River boat landing,
4 01Mowborti Amok" and foot of.Oortland street.
. GIRO.LW.,..IiTZPRENB, Proprietor.
". 'UNDERSIGNED,
late of the•GIVARD HOUSE, Philadelphia, have
teased, for a term of Tears, WILLARD'S HOTEL, in
Washington. • They take this occasion to return to their
,old friends and. customers many•thanks for past favors,
and beg to assure them that they will be most happy to
wee them in their new quert.on.
• SYKES, CHADWICK, A CO.
WAsarsaTos, July 18,1561. au23:13,
PROPOSALS.
A RMY -CLOTHING AND EQUI
XL PAN! 017101,
PITILADULPRIA. J 1101114,1862.
HOSPITAL BUILDINGS W&NTSD.—Proposals are
Invited for the renting to the United States, for Hospital
liorpeses, LARGE BUILDINGS convenient to Railroad
or Water Transportation Bootee in the vicinity of Phila
delphia, either in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Dela
ware. Owners or agents of any such buildings, will
please send to the office immediately a description of
them, with the location, and the rate of rent per annum,
and addressed to G. H. 0110911 AN,
jelit-tf Deputy Canartermester General U. 8. A.
ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUI
PAGZ OF IrIOZ, TWELFTH and UTA&SO Sts.
PHILADELPHIA; June 14, 180 •
PROPOSALS will be receired at title Office until
SATURDAY, 21s1 Inst., at )2 If., for enoplying the
Schuylkill Arsenal with PAOKING BOXES, in ouch
quantities as may be needed, until December 81st, 1802.
They will be !subject to inspection at the Schuylkill Arse.
Gal, where wimples and sizea may be seen.
Also, to furnish O&P, LETTER, and NOTE PAPER,
Blain, or with printed headings, EN - YE LOPES of diffe
rent sizes and printed designation', iu,such quantities at.
army Be needed at this office, for six months from Ist of
July next. Samples of each kind may be seen al this
office. Also, 10,000 °entombs and °cake, (army steed
arel,) as per sample it, this once. Proposals will be en
dorsed, "Proposals for Packing Boxes," or Piopotale
for Canteens and Corks," or "
,•• -au RUlJlttlatal to
G. H. °ROSMAN,
Deputy Q.K.A Gen U. 8. A. I
CITY OF: CHARLESTOWN, MAS
SACHUSETTS.—SeaIed Proposals wilt be received
by the Water Commissioners of the City of Oheriestown,
Irma' JITEE 80th, for laying, In said City and on the
tine of their Water Works,aboat 21 mile. of OAST-I SON
PIPES. Plans of the work can be seen, and informa
tion concerning said work be obtained, at the office of
tho Engineer or Water Commisaioners, Charlestown.
Copies of specifications and centred, and forms of pro
posals, will be sent to parties desiring to make bids for
- the work, on their making application for the same to
the Water Commissioners. Bonds, with inneties, will
be reQuired.from parties contracting. The Commission
ere reserve the right to accept that proposal which, under
all circumstance'', they shall coasidor most favorable to
the interests of the city; or to reject all proposals of
:fared. .
For Water Commissioners, •
EDWARD LAWRENCE, Chairman.
C. L STA VERSON, Chief Engineer a. W. w
jel2.lot
gIITY .OF a HARLESTOWN, , 1112113-
xv FACIIIIISETTS.—The Water Commissioners of the
city of Charlestown will receive proves's for making,
d e n* r yp ir , and laying on the line of their distribution
ply 4, One. Hundred and Forty FIRE HYDRANTS.
lentaking proposals for the same, parties must include
the ydrant • Pipe, the Rend, the Hydrant, Frames,
'trusts, and all appurtenances connected therewith, ex
.raoting the branches in main pipes. They must also state
theprice at which they. mill lay and connect the Hydrant
-pi* with the branches in the Halos, and perform all
heffork incident to placing the Hydrants in perfect or
teeter use, including delivery and all trenching or other
( toying. Parties. making proposals mint accompany
gem with designs or the style of Hydrant the, propose.
nese designs meat ho drawn to scale, In detail, so as to
*nit of their being readily understood. The total
mount. of 4.incb Hydrant Pipe required is about
;(een Hundred (1,100) feet. Size of Nozzle 2)i inch,
vitheufflelent size of Hydrant to admit of Increasing
liameler of nozzle to 4 inches, without removal of
Hydrant.
Propoeals will else be received for about One hundred
grad Sixty STOP COCKS, of the following sizes: 78 of
t•inch, 88 of 8-inch, 14 of B.inch, 2 of 10-inch, 8 of /8-
inch, 8 of 24-inch. The proposals for Stop Cocks to in
clude every mantis] casting pertaining to the same and
the delivery of all Cocks or Castings at such pieces
311 Charlestown sti the Engineer may from time to
time direct. Desisne of the styles proposed for to
be presented at cone time as bid. Plans of Dis
tribution Pipe, showing positions of Hydrants and
fitop Cocks, can be seen at the office of the Engineer
*Yr Water Commissioners. All designs must be sent to
the Engineer, on or error(' JUNE 80th, 1882. The Cam
graraioners reserve the right to accept sr reject any of
she prepare's offered.
Hor Water Oorneikalormrs,
EDWARD L %MILERS'S, Chairman.
C L. STEN . ELTON, Chief Engineer, 0. W. W.
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VOL. 5.-NO. 273.
DRY-GOODS JOBBERS.
NEW IMPORTATIONS.
HOSIERY. GLOVES.
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS ;
LINENS, SMELT iriioN4l3.
WHITE GOODS, Alirp
EMBROIDERIES.
THOS. MELLOR & 00,
ttibl9-Bho 40 awl 49 North THIRD Street.
1862. SPRING. 1862.
W. S. STEWART & 00..
DdrOBTERS AND JOBBERS Or
BILKS AND FANCY DRESS GOODS,
. ao. 303 MAEKET STREET.
Now !nears,
POUT DR SOLID,
An Shades.
BLACK AND WHITE CIIEOKS,
In SILKS and OTHER FABRICS.
•LBO, • POLL WWI OP
CLOAKING CLOTHS, PLAIDS, STRIPES,
And desirable
PLAIN COLORS.
apIT
SPRING STOCK
anal AND FANCY DRESS GOODS
A. W.. LITTLE &
atas-te as 3U /LBW ST.
• COMMISSION HOUSES.
HIPLE,Y. IHAZAI D. &
ITUTaaMBON.
Na 112 011:118174IIT 82104 T,
001111191310 r, 1111180/IILITO
vas rn BALM 0/
PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS.
wham .
NATIONAL ,FLAQS.
S.. FLAG EMPORIUM,
Li • ,
418 "Alt,OH STREET.
.13YNTING AND SILK FLAGS,
REQUIEENTAL STANDARDS,
NATIONAL ENSIGNS,
CAVALRY GUIDONS,
PRESENTATION FLAGS.
EVANS & HASSALL,
No. 418 ARCH Street, above itOITSTIL
ray2o.2lt
CARPETS AND MATTINGIS.
FOURTH -STREET
CARPET STORE ,
NO. 47 ABOVE CHESTNUT, N 0.47.
J. T. DELA CROIX
Invites attention to Ma Spring Importatien of
• OARPETINGS,
GOmptising every style of the Newest Patterns and
Deeigna, in,VELVET, BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY BRUS
SELS, IMPERLLL TBREE-PLY, and INGRAIN
CARP STING'S. •
VENETIAN and DAMASK STAIR CA.F.PETINGS.
*MOTION BAG and LIST CARPETINGS.
FLOOE.OIL CLOTHS, in every vriattt.
COCOA and CANTON MATTING&
DOOR-MATS, BUGS, SHEEP SKINS,
DRUGGETS, and CRUMB CLOTHS.
AT WUOLESALE AND atztem,
LOW FOR (IASH.
• J. T. DELKOROIX,
mhl.4m 47 South FOURTH Street.
MILLINNRY GOODS.
•
1862 ..-13 "Isl'a • 1862.
: 7°7.1 0 D & OARY,
(Successors Nicholao
or
725 CHESTNUT STREET,
Have mow In Store a complete stook
OP
•
STRAWAND MILLINERY GOODS,
on - Lx BONNETS,
STRAW AND PALM-LEAS HATS, ko
•,• To which they reepectfolly invitethe attention of the
• miner patron!' of the house and the trade generally.
marl.9-8a • ' .
REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS.
(lEEE ( DIL-RAYEEP REFRIGERA
.AL TOE."
Thee° are, beyond dotibt, the most scientific and efilicient
• REFRIGERATORS
En use, being WAEMITTED to '
KEEP PROVISIONS LONGER,
WITH LESS ICE,
THAN ANY OTHERS.
RETAILING AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
Also, a large seemtment of the moat approved
WATER COOLERS.
J.S.. CLARK,
mosmi . No. 1008 MARKET Street.
DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.
ROBERT ISHOEmAirRyt
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Wertheim* Owner /MITE and BAOII Berate,
PHELLDELPILLt,
.WHOLFRALE DRUGGIBTS,
Di:PORTERS AND DEALERS
rtg
FOREION AND DOMESTIC
WINDOW AND PLATE. SLAW.
NA.IIII7ACTUILMBI Or
..SIIII.ALCMYAning PUTTY, Aft
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1191/1111 TOR TKO 011.11/11121116
FRENCH ZINO FAINTS.
Milers And oonanmesi supplied it
VEAT LOW PRIORS roil. 0413 H.
110-2112
di0e93:4 1 1
MINET FURNITURE AND BIIr
ED TABLIS.
MOORE & C3AMPION,
No. 201 South SECOND Street,
ta °ow:motion with their extensive Cabinet Manus On
oats manufacturing a superior article of
BILLIARD TABLES,
•
•
And nava now on bends fall orandr, finiehed with the
MOURN & CAMPION'S IMPBOVND CUSHION%
which arc pronounced, by all who have used theca, to be
superior to all others.
for the quality end Shiloh of these tables the mine-
Senrers refer to their numerous patrons throughout
the Union, who are familiar with the character of their
nark. fao6-11m
LOOKING GLASSES
JAMES S. MIME & SON,
MANNTAGTURERS AIM IMPORTERS
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LOOKING GLASSES,
OIL PAINTINGS,
TINE ENGRAVINGS,
MINER AND PORTRAIT ifithatll3,
PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
SARTE&DE-VISITE PORTRAITS.
EARLE'S GALLERIES.
816 CHESTNUT STREET,
jaif, PHILADELPHIA.
STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS.
MARTIN & QUAYLES
STATIONERY iO MOT AND PANOY GOODS
BUSI A
No. •1036 WALNUT STRAIT,
Warsonr,
PHILADELPHIA.
supericii brand
kJ for soIoOIIABLES S. OABSTAIBB,
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Ude V 1155.
FRIDAY, JTJNE 20, 1862.
0111 ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
GEN. MoCLELLAN'S POSITION.
AN EXPEDITION INTO THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY.
Correspondents Digging Trenches,
THE ARM HOSPITALS AT WINCHESTER.
THE LATE BATTLE AT 'WINCHESTER.
&a.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
General McClellan's Position.
[Special correspondence of Tho Press.]
NEW BRIDGE, June 13,1862
1 write to-night with better spirit than I have done for
weeks. There is an indication that Richmond is being
surrounded closer and closer, and though its frill need not
be anticipated for some time, yet living them is fast be.
coming a dangerous thing for its citizens Yesterday
afternoon the centre of this army pushed forward, end
General McClellan moved his headquarters across the
Obickaboreiny, and now lies within five miles of Rich
mond, has advanced poets at that point being much closer.
To night, wteri I write,.mor o tan four fifths of his force
is =roes the river, and had not an unexpected event
countermanded the order, daylight to-morrow would
have found the remaining fifth safely crossing.
Yesterday and today bridge-building was carried en
on the most extensive scale. Thousands of wood-chop
pers plied their axes in the forests near the river, and
hundreds of teems Genre) ed the loge to the edge of the
swamp. Worbmen laid them, and sharpshooters stood
ready to Dick off rebels wandering with villainous intent
upon the opposite 'bore. Cannon were mounted on
every commanding hill, and any eno not knowing the
plane of our crafty commander-In• chief would have ima
gined that, through thick and thin, we were to cross the
river at them pants and fight our way, past battery and
breastwork, to the top of the rebel hill. And the tight
would have been a most desperate one, for a better forti
fied bill never existed than the one facing them two
bridges.
By the time this lettbr is printed the movement on foot
wilt have been made, and I relieved from the ban under
which a previous revelation would otherwise rest. The
detail's I tball 'At give, but the idea is that the entire
right wing shall march to the left under raver of the
woods, cross behind tho centre, and with its flank resting
upon the riser encamp behind bteaatworks thus effec
tually securing the position. This extensive bridge
building is all a feint, the crossing-places of the right
wing being now as they have been for two weeks, in per
fectly got d condition, and out of roach from rebel gnus.
This, had it not been for an unexpected event, would
have been accomplished by to-morrow morning, but now
a day or tw o more will elapse before the whole army will
be across the stream. The circumstance which thwarted
is was one provided for by orders from headquarters,
and the crossing column VR3 only detained as a reserve.
A ROMANTIC ENTMMYWN.INTO TEE ENEMY'S
=ED
It is as much my duty to chronicle Individual feats of
gallantry as it to to pen the pranks of regiments and bri
gades. Quartermaster S—, and Commissary Zaoit
B—, of one of the regiments hereabout, are both of
them very good fellows, and also very brave soldiers,
.When either of their departments of transportation and
supply are brought into conflict with the enemy. Each
one mounts a 'nettled steed, and can control him with a
grace which even General McClellan might envy. This
morning they started out in company, to forage for the
officers' mesa. Well provided with meney to meet the
exorbitant demands of the egg and strawberry huck
sters o f the section of country to which thsy were going;
they gaily vaulted. into their saddles, and bidding good
bye to their friends, briskly trotted on the road towards
Itichardann's hones. Having reached there, they turned
off on the W Lite House road, and after a short ride,
stopped at a small house by the roadside, to inquire what
articles they bad for sale. B— was the spokesman,
and et his aonimonel out came a blooming damsel of
eighteen summers to answer the inquiry,
" Hare yen aoy eggs or butter, or milk, or anything
of the sort to sell, ma'am ?" •
Whereabouts do you come from'?"
"About four miles from here. We belong to - the Yan
kee army."
44 lon do, hey? Well, I don't allow a Yankee to come
within twenty yards of me, much less to speak to me."
The officers oohed their eyes at this desperate deniers
-Eon, and riding into the yard, thi commissary continued :
"Bay, look. a-here, don't you knoW that such folks as
•you 'are the oily kind of 'meat we have down in our
camo -
6 .les indeed," brOka in lair &cassia, "I've hoard
that much about You."
Well, I suppose yon have, and it's all true. Why, at
the battle of Fair Oaks the Yankees eat eight hundred
just such looking rebels as you, and it took over so many
soldiers to guard the three thousand doad ones, end keep
us off." -
At this barbarous speech, which might bays provoked
most terrible results, if the young lady's dashicin eyes
were any index of 'Mr state of mind, her parents an
neared, and gently checking her, accosted the Union
otbcore, and said they had nothing to sell. The father
'named somewhat amused at his daughter's spirit, and
explaintd
" That ore gall's got a bean in the ConfederaM army,
don't yon see, and yon know that's a good reason for her
being so much opposed to the Yankees. Just YOU make
an offer to capture her, and see it she don't haul down
her colors."
Bat Federal officers don't do such unmanly things,
and finding they could procure no eatables at this place,
-they withdrew to the road, and continued their journey.
Going a short distance along a road to the left, they
stopped at a house where a lady Hied whose husband
was in the rebel army. Dirs. Mills received them in a
Most bewitchingly friendly manner, spread out a glori
ous dinner, and offered to sell us ocean') of milk and
bushels of cherries. With a pleasant smile, so different
from the excitable lass they, bed Just left, she invited
them into the house, setting chairs for their accommoda
tion. The Quartarrniater and commissary, nothing loth,
entered; and after some pressing, consented to unsaddle
their henes and turn them out to graze. Nothing could
exceed the politeness of Mrs. 3IBIs. Bhu was so glad
they bed come, and so fearful that their long ride, under
a scorching tun, might have fatigued them. And were
they not hungry 7 Wouldn't they allow her to set out
something for them to oat 7 She was so sorry their camp
was so distant, for nothing would delight her more than
to send them strawberries, and milk, and cherries, and
everything which her garden could furnish. She thought
the Union soldiers were such nice gentlemen—so gallant
and ?nave, and,.so considerate towards tho poor Virgi•
Diann who had lea' their all in this sorrowful war. And
couldn't they stay to dinner, and allow her to treat them
with true Virginia hospitality?
Such a loving reception extended by the wife of a - rebel
soldier to two perfect strangers, was 119 very unlike other
earthly things, and so very like the concluding chapters
of the " yeller klvered," that It astonished our soldier
friends. The commissary looked at the quartermaster,
and the quartermaster; thinking he detected a wink of
B-'s eye, returned it, and both together they enter.
ed the house. With many thanks and protestations that
nothing was farther from their intention than to, give
trouble, they took seats on the chairs set out for them, and
whilst the lady bustled about to prepare dinner, had time
to look about theist.
Thep were in a:.cleanly t well-kept Virginia log-house,
with old-fashioned furniture ; and Were evidently parta
king of the hospitalities of a lady of cultivated manners
and excellent understanding. Their ride had been a long
one, and the brneh they had previonely undergone 60 nut,
favorably contrasted with thia_kincl.tm.s.--- ~ tast - their
malteriti - gratitude toward their fatr
benefactress. A few moments sufficed for the preparation
of the meal, and the lady, placing chairs at the table, in
vited them to be mated.
Of, course, nothing on that humbliboard could, in her
estimation, suit the epicurean palates of two each gallant
officers of the Onion army. Her bread else was afraid
was too heavy, and ber butter too soft. Her milk had
lowed, and she was almost ashamed to tell it; but the
very last piece of fresh meat bad boon eaten that very
morning, and she bad nothing but hem to offer the gen•
tlemen, but then the barn bad been her father's own
raising, and she knew they would like It. Perhaps they'
would taste some of her east) , cherrlee and strawberries,
and asparagus, too ; but no, the cherries were under, and
the strawberries over ripe, and that good-for-nothing
wench that did the cooking kad left the asparagus too
long on the fire, and it was boiled all to pieces. She
knew the gentlemen wouldn't like it. And her potatoem,
too, sbe bad taken such pains with them, and•juet to
think how Bo& en they were. Oh, It was awful !
My. dear madam," broke in the polite quartermaster,
' 4 pray don't apologize any more. The meal ie excellent -
I hardly ever tat down to a better. nave you, Zack 4' 3
"No Indeed," said Zack; " wily, at home, I never
bad anything Illeit. Salt pork and small potatoes are
all we get up in our , country."
The lady was terribly afraid that the gentlemen were
not being milted, and that they really thought her aloner
a poor one, "but then you know," - she added with a
smile, "I sm doing my beat, and 111 could do bettor I
would."
" Of course," salti the quartermaster
"Of course," echoed the cortimissary.
"And it my butter is soft, it is not ray fault, is.it 1"
•' Oh, certainly not," exclaimed both in concert. ,
The lady was so bewitching, that for two boors our
friends sat at her table, eating and talking. The quarter-
Maater made the apologies, and the commicary adroitly
.iput the questions. The fair rebel no doubt thought that
?she had effectually , caught the two simple-hearted gentle ;
men who sat meekly before her, and glorying in the
triumph which afternoon would bring, was slightly un
guarded.
I believe, madam, that your husband Is in the Con
federate army," said. B—;. a you must be very Nadi
without him'?"
st Oh, no—not with such good company as you are,
and then, besides, . I bear from him every two or three
days, at,d bo tellinie fall that is going on. Only a day or
two ago I bed wr.rd from him."
The Quartermaster treasured this up, and the commis
sary looking ten times more simple-hearted than pre
viously, ejaculated "How very nice!"
" Yes, and to says that Beauregard'a army, or a good
part of it, et least, is at "Richmond, and that Coon the
enemy will be driven away from shout here, and theit he
can come and see invhenover he wants to."
The quartermaster took a mouthful of water, and the
commissary said $ 1 Indeed !"
Atter a pause the Quartermaster salted, übut, madam,
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1862.
euppoee your bueband ebould be she; bow would Ton
tato it?"
"Oh, Inver yon mind ber,". broke In It—, abe
knows very welt that if he'd killed, I will come down here
and marry her."
" You Northern gentlemen are co kind," said the lady,
da why, I never did see a nntr est of fellows, and. wren'
one unmarried too. Now strange 1 ." '
"Not etrange at all," Bald the quartermaster, "be
cause only single men come to *ar, the married ones
stay at home to take care of their wivee."
The lady thought a moment, and replied, n I wish that
was the case with us. I was se sorry to lose my husband,
and be wee so forry to go. Only the other day he was
here, and some rough mon ume along and forced him to
leave."
Don't cry about it,” Bald hind-hearted Zack, ee the
lady'e tears began to come ; " you know Tory well I'll
make it all right for you, if he'a taken pritoner."
"Will lon P”
Ob, yer, you see my friend hero is a quartermaster,
end blo Bleu knows a young man that was present at
General ?..teClcilan's wedding, and I, too, frelnently
write letters to him, and he will do anything for me.
Wby, only the other day, I gent him a letter asking him
fcr ,it bend of whisky, putting commissary' atter my
name, so that he would know it wee me, and he sent it
to me right away."
"Did he?"
"Yes, and there's no end to the boxes of crackers, and
barrels of pork, and hurtle of sugar and coffee, and
bones of candles and cheese he sande me, for myself, and
Mende, and when his wagons—you know ho keeps three
or four—are doing something else, why, my friend, the
quartermaster, jumps aboard 'his, and drives over, and
banding the servant a piece of paper from mr, comes
back with lots of them. Why, the general will do any
thing foi"-me."
The lady thought she had found a friend, indeed, and
gave him her husband's name and regiment. Zack took
it down, and said if the old gentleman was taken, be
would send him over to her as soon as he could." Just
es soon as alto Bowe man coining along the road with her
husband, the might believe it was him coming back.
The y eat talkies for a long time, each ono becoming
more interested in the other, until the quartermaiter es
pied a Federal horseman galloping along the road in front
of the house. His manner was excited, and the lady, and,
dully turning towards the door, mattered, Have they
found out so soon what our friends are about?" Neither
of the officers changed countenance as they were fully
prepared for what was coming, and had not rode three
miles outside of the Fedtral lines to be gulled by any fe
male manionvrea. The commissary continued talking,
and after a moment the quartermaster went out, and
leading the horses to a point where the lady could not
see his movements, briskly saddled them. The work was
finished and he re•entered the house, joining in the con
versation us if nothing had happened.
"But, hire. Mille," said he, after a moment's email
talk, 'thave'nt you any milk or butter you could sell ns
I almost forgot it, but we came here to buy something
for the starving fellows at camp."
Sad lie teen • the starving fellows at camp" about
this time, perhaps he would not have talked se placidly
of them. The telegraph. line bad signalled danger to
them, and with it came the order to prepare for a tight.
" Where is the euartermaaterl" " Where is the COMethl-
Nary 1" were heard on ell &dos. They had been gone
since early morning, and here, at 4 o'clock, they had hot
returned "The enemy advancing in force" had been
signalled from the very direction in which they had gene,
and their long absence Was a sure indication that they
bad been captured. Morn bets were staked unon it. "I
bet two and a halite) one they're taken," cried a colonel.
"Take it," said a major, " they've got fast horses, and
can go a ttresk." Every one wee anxious.
But, with minds far from anxiety, our two officers still
staid with Mrs.Milla, procuring all aorta of dainties,
end filling their bags and baskets with thorn. They no
finally, however, saying they must be going, and the
con miseary took out hie pocket•book to pay for the ar
ticles they had bought. He flourished its contents pretty
considerably, and the lady higgled about the change, and
ccoldn't calculate, and had no dimes or quarters, and
lama go up stairs for some small money. B-- didn't
object, but winked to the quartermaster, who brought up
the horses, and they both mounted. •
"Mrs. Mills," shouted he, "I have the right money—
here it is"
Down stairs came the lady, and taught to engage them
in conversation again. Sbe ieluctantly took the money,
and, finding that they would go, was at a loss for further
means of detention. But hospitality came to her aid, and
abe asked them to dinner next day. Of course they cen
anted, and, thanking her, arranged . phat dainties were
to be provided Two minutes more settled that point,
and, as they bid bar good. bye, a shadow passed over
her countenance. They walked their home leisurely to
the road, and, looking behind them, each one clapped
the spur deep Into his horse's ride, and, with lightning
speed, they galloped off. Five minutes afterward a Se-
cession troop came riding by, some stopping at the house
to bunt for Unionists, An hour after, and the two offi
cers had reported to their commander the important news
they had gleaned from Mrs. Mile' unguarded conversa
tion, snd, with their companions, eat comfortably around
the mole table, quietly eating that lady's berries and
drinking her milk. . - J. 0.
. BAtURDAY MORIING, Juno 11, 1882
'Mx etpt the constant arias of cannon, which has fallen
on our care so long as to have become almost unnoticed,
nothing of interest has occurred to-day to chan ge th e
condition of affairs. There are no movements; indeed,
the scorching teat almoit forbids inch a thing, unless
done nuder cover of night. The army lays as it did l
yesterday. Bridge building still coutiaues, and the rebels
are still humbugged. ' Nothing further has come lima
. the affair on the extreme right, and no doubt the rebels
mnsee-gleti - enough to get out of the hot place they were
. entering.
I anticipate no movemett of importance until to mar
. row morning. Artillery duels are such pleasant and fre
quent pastimes, and are so skilfully managed as to canto
in no loss, that, were I diaposed, I might witaceg them,
one after another, for the whole day. Bat lacer& of
such things are too repetitive to bear reading more than
Once or twice, to I stay and employ myself more usefully
elsewhere.
THE POOR REPORTER
Over the Chickahetainy they have pressed tile poor
reporter Into digging trencher, and special ordure have
been leaned that every civilian is to be employed at such
labor, and, In time of battle, is to tight the enemy. If
such an order comes this way I am prepared for it. X
used to shovel snow. In winter time in Philadelphia, and,
In the Lincoln campaign, mancenvred a wide-awake
torch as well as anyboas could., So, if you hear Mit
;your " special " is spreading himself at bard work In
the arms before Richmond, dou't think he will cat an
awkward figure. At least, he will do IN wall as the kid
gloved New Yorker, who, last spring, rushed int, the
trenches around Washington, mid he wanted to do e his
k Mow of the glowious work," put a handful of dirt on
the embankment, and, sitting down exhausted, exclaimtd
"I've down my theaw," and fainted. 0.
Letter from Williamsburg
[Special Correspondence of The Prose.]
WiLLuxspulic, Ya , June 17, 1862
A day or two ago, I saw some fifty wounded Goafede
rafes, who were about being paroled. The surgeon in
attendance upon them .was so polite as to let me be a cli
nical observer for The time. It wee curious to bear this
gentleman, skilful and humane, but eminently profes
sional, speak of "beautiful cases of amputation." I s a w
every possible character of gun-shot wound that cotild
afflict peer humanity, and it 13 strange what havoc these
Minis balls make with a limb when once they strike it,
producing almost always a shattering of the bone. Most
of these cases I saw should have been attended to on the
field, but this could notbave been done. In consotuence
of the delay, when the operation is performed there Is no
reaction, and a large number have died. They gene 'ally
bear their fate bravely, poor fellows, though some are
mere boys. We are anxiously awaiting the final and
iietoriotie blow which will make Richmond oure. Great
anxiety, but oleo great patriotism, picck, and courage.
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH.
[Special Correspondence of The Press.] .
Wtsons§Tvß, June 18,1862
EVA it ICTIt G QUIET
We place is very quiet at present, and no troops are in
town excepttboee who act as the provost guard. Most
of the eoldiere have been removed to the vicinity of
Hearnestown, where they are under constant drill. The
Secessionists generally expected Jackson to make hie ap
pearance here yesterday, but as that dittingnjahed rebel
did not come, they say he will - surely be here. next Sun
day. The friends of the rebel cause are well acquainted
with the movements of Jackson, and they know aimed
to the day when be will make an effort to come. No
doubt, it'll° has the large force be is said to have, he will
made another desperate effort to regain - ids foothold in
this valley and then endeavoi- tc reach Maryland and
Washington. In tho meantime, our generals have so
placed their troops that they are within sup Porting dis
tance of each other, aLd taken every precaution to guard
*gallant a surprise.
TRIAL OF ARTILLIERY
OH Saturday afternoon General Sigel reviewed all the
artillery of his division. After the review some artillery
firing was had, whict passed off satisfactorily, and high
encomiums were paid our artillerists by the General.
General Sigel is prejudiced in favor of artillery, and in
battle he always makes his cannon tell upon the ranks
of the enemy.
ARRIVAL OF PRISONERS
Sixteen prisoners, who were captured by, Generale
Shields' and Promont`e commands, were brought to this
city yeeterday, and confined in proper unartere Most
of them were farmers and others who lived along . the
route of our armies, and who bad been in the habit of
siding and abetting the rebels bygiving them informa
tion In regard to the numbers and positions of our forces.
They were a sorry-looking set of men, no two of them
having a emit of clothing alike. They were halted in
the principal streets of the town, in the immediate *vi
cinity of wealthy Secession families ; yet they were not
even offered a cup of water or a slice of bread by their
frieuds.
A VISIT TO TEE HOSPITALS
A visit to a hospital, even in a time of poane, is not
very pleasant, but when one enters a military One in
time of civil war, when the place is filled by sick and
wow ded men, the sensation is decidedly disagreeable,
and one immediately wishes he had not entered it. There
are at present three large hospitals in this city. every ono
of which is filled with patients. The Unlou Hotel Hospi
tal is a very large, well ventilated, and neatly-furnished
building, and is under the control of Dr:Leland, aseisted
by Dr. Bissell, of the 8d Connecticut Regiment. Most
of those confined here belong to Union regiMents, and
order the careful and humane treatment of Drs. L. and'
8., the men are rapidly recovering, and are daily rejoin
ing their regiments.
'The Seidnary, or York Hospital, is another spacious
buildirg, and .well filled by Union and Confederate
eoldiers. -Drs. Chaplin and Day have this hospital In
charge, and everything needful for the soldiers' comfort
is done. All 'the, soldiers, bath Confederate and Union,
are treated alike, and. all seem grateful for the kindness
shown them.
The Academy Banns! Is mom pleasantly situated
than either of the ether hospitals, but the building is not
en commodious or well adapted for its present purpose.
It Is situated at the southwestern end of the town. The
grounds contain about 100 acres, and the building is
built upon a mound from which a pleasant and pieta
re,une view of the country for miles around can be had.
Adjoining the buildings are several rows of tents, which
are likewise occupied by wounded soldiers. The Confe
derate wounded are mostly confined bare, and in conver
sation with them they all expressed their thanks for the
kind treatment they bad received from our surgeons.
Many of them told me LIM our surgeons treated them
better than their own surgeons. The men ate mostly
from the Louisiana, North Carolina, and 'Alabama regi
ments and, with few exceptions, are foreigners by birth.
When Jackson retreated from this place he loft all these
patients here, but took good care to take with him all
the white sheets and pillow slips which had boon previ
ously furnished by our surgeons. Dr. Johnsban, of the
27th Indiana, assisted by Dr. Delphos, was on the re
entrance of our troops ordered to tabs charge of the
bospitelond they immediately act about replacing the
articles stolen. This has been partially done, and now
'everything lei be neat, clean, and homelike. Dr. John
ston has several good lady nurses, who have left affluent
homes in the North to devote their time to nursing tbo
lick soldiers.
Several of the Confederate patients are very young,
and lock more like schoolboys than soldiers. There is
one young boy, about 15 years old, who is wounded in
the shoulder, and who is almost continually crying from
the pains of his wound. Sometimes hie mind wanders,
and be can be fairly heard crying for that mother who is
many miles away from him. Ills father is one of the
richest planters in Louisiana, and the sou volunteered in
one of the regimetts ratted in that State. On
leering home his father sent a young negro boy with him
as a servant. This negro has foliewed him continually,
and no matter whet time you enter the hospital you will
find him sitting alingside of his young master. The boy,
it is thought, will recover4but he will never again be lit
to lead a soldier's life.
the;Eecession women cf the place, under the sacred
name of charity, visit this hospital, t 3 administer to the
sick holdiere„ They bring with them bouquets, Jellies,
fruit, tobacco, etc., and are very liberal in their dispen
eatimis to the Confederate soldiers. White I was visiting
the hospital iesterday afternoon, several of these "la- .
dies"' entered and immediately showered neon the Con
fidertee their 6. charities," but when they came to a
Union soldiir's cot they would pass it with a disdainful
lock, and lift their shirts from fear that it would touch a
Maori garment. Asd yet they ell this charity. Surely
this is not the way the busies of Philadelphia treat the un
fortunate soldiers of either side who fall under their care,
and yet they do not boast half so much about their
works' as do the, women of Winchester as to the treat
ment of wounded Boldierg.
INCIDENTO OF THE LATE BATTLE AT POUT HE-
.In my )apt letter I gave Yon some particniara of the
late battle at Port Republic, but in consequence of tho
early closing of the mail I wag obliged to chin my letter
rather abruptly. without eaYlog anything in relation to
the pert taken in the battle by the S4th and lloth Penn
sylvania Regiments, and also narneroas incidents which
were related to MO.
A ccoi ding to the numbers engaged on both sides, the
battle at Port Republic was one of the moat deeperately
conttst,d battles of the war. Our while force did not
number ever 4,500 men, with about twelve pieces of ar
tillery, and jet for four hours they kept twenty-three
regiments of infantry, with numerous batteries of artillery,
at bay, and at teat, wheu forced to retreat, did so for the
moat part i o good order. If the balance of hiolds' divi
sion had arrived at the scene of action in time the rebels
would have been routed, and their whole forte either die-
Puled or captured. ds it was, there was a great blunder
airomitteii, but by whom I am not prepared to say.
The 54th Pennsylvania, which held the extreme left,
supported by the 110th Pennsylvania, took into the field
about two hundred men, of whom nearly fifty were
killed or wounded. Major Barrett, son of Judge Barrett,
of your State, commanded the regiment, and won for
birmelf the high honor of receiving the personal thanks of
Dls keneral. The first shots Bred grazed Major B.'s coat,
and carried some of the cloth away. Tho balance of his
coat is full of boles, as is also the pummel of Lis saddle.
The 84th is at prevent without any field•olllcers with the
exception of the major. Colonel hinrray was killed•at
the first battle of Winchester, and Lieutenant Colonel
McDowell resigned before the fight at Front Royal.
Major Barrett has gone to Harrisburg, to see Governor
Curtin, and have him appoint a man to the eoloneloy.
'Major B. should be promoted to the lieutenant colonetcy,
for he hoe now been in three fights, fu two of which he
commanded the regiment, and has always been highly
complimented by his superior officers for his bravery and
soldio, I rattail ties.
. There were several little incidents connected with the
battle, which are well worthy of note here.
While Lieutenant Robinson was directing the firing
of Ids pietas in the vicinity of the bridge, be was ap
proached by a man in citizen's dress, who ordered him to
take his battery across the bridge, and plant it on the
other side. lie was preparing to do so, when some one
informed him that it wee a piece of treachery, of the rebels,
and the man who ordered it to be done was none other
than General Jackson himself.
Captain - Rot/imam, who. he pieset..l I I, uatterf at the
bridge, ordered his brother, Lieutenant 'Robinson, who .
had charge of a section of it, not to Wine his pieces
alone. it few minutes later the rebels, with an over
whelming force, made a desperate charge, and our troops
broke and deserted the battery. Lieutenant Robinson,
BORT that all was lost, drew his revolver and sat on his
piece waiting for the rebels. This was the last seen of
kin,, and it was supposed that he was killed while defend
it g his gun.
Bergegba Major Ooldsborougb, of the 84th, and several
other officers and men of the 84th, personally distinguish
ed themselves by acta of bravery.
I have not said much of the 110th Pennsylvania, for it
needed no praise of mine. It won imperishable honors
on that memorable day, and Pennsylvania may well bo
m oud of it and its gallant commander. Everyone an
cAda to Col. W. D. Lewis the high qualities of a noble
leader and a brave soldier Ile was always at the head
of his a en cheering them on, and praising them for their
steadiness and valor. Ido not know how many men he
lost, but it is thought that the number le not very largo.
Among the "Knights of the Quill" in town is Reve
rend Z. Ramat, of the Steubenville (Ohio) Trut dmeri
ctin. Mr. Ragan is the proprietor of that paper, and has
done good work for the cause of the 'Union through its
columns. lle is the chaplain of the 25th Ohio Regiment
in hen. Fremont's division. He is now on - his . way to
the scene of hie labors, where ho is universally beloved
an an urbane gentkman and a devoted Christian..
Generous Tribute to Pennsylvania Soli.
diers by Brigadier C. D. Jameson, of.
The following 'Voluntary vindication of and compil..
ment to the Pennsylvaniana engaged in the battled ,
Fair Oaks, on the 31st of !Say last, belonging to the
Brigade of General 0. .1) Jameson, is from the pen of
that heroic soldiet himself. We are permitted to make
this extract from a letter addressed by General Jameson
to'Dr. Pnicston : military agent of the State of Pennsyl
vania at Washingtm:
ESADQUARTERSIST BRIGADE, KRARNEY'S DIVISTOK.!
NEAR FAIR OAKS Br.mon, VA., June 9, 1862.
I cannot refrain from expressing to yon the pride I
feel in the heroic conduct of the Pennsylvania troops in
my brigade in the engagement of. the 31st ule. They
more then realized my fondest anticipations. They were
iv the thickest of the light, and never once faltered, and
only retired from the field when ordered, and after they
bad been almost entirely cut off—a portion of them being
far in advance of the main body of our forces. Their
losses have been very severe Indeed. But they have the
proud satisfaction of having done honor to the old Key
stone State on that hard contested field. Major Culp of
11th was killed in the early part of the engagement. Col.
Campbell was comely wounded soon after, still the regi
ment stood Arm till ordered to fall back.
'Lieutenant Colonel Morgan of the 63d, in command of
eight companies of that regiment, did very signal service
in the abattis ea the left of the Richmond road, driving a
very superior force of the enemy nearly back to where
Casey's rout commenced. Ifs was severely wounded in
the hips.
Col.ullays had been sent from camp by me a few minutes
before rreceived the order to advance at double-quick,
and I could not get word to him in time to enable him to
join his regiment before it went into action i but be did
good service with two companies of it which bad been on
fatigue duty, and a small force which he ancceoded in
rallying as they were retreating from
.the field, aiding
reryrnaterially in checking the advancing columns or
the enemy. I bad disposed of all my . command at diffe
rent pointe, with the exception of three hundred and for
ty-eight (348) men of the IOW" P. V., under Colonel A.
A. McKnight.
At the point where the attack was made upon Casey
tbere are quite a number of open fields. In roar of Casey's
camps there was a narrow skirting of woods, some ten or s
twelve rode in width, extending acmes these fields, and .
connecting with the forests on either ildo. Them trees
had ell bten cut down, forming a kind of abattis. Col.
hicKnirlit's command was eteldingjuat in the skirt of
woods to the 101 l of tte Richmond road, suet in tho rear
of the abattis, from twenty to thirty rods from tbe • road.
Gen. liearney.svaa with me. • We then earcelYied quite a
heavy force tomisz down the .Wohmond roll . (since as.
certained to be the 11th South Carolina and Palmetto
•
Sharpshooters). ,
. All our men bad Red from the abattis in the vicinity of
the Richmond road ; our only alternative was to make the
best ttond.Yosaiblewith the handful or Mon under Col.
Mell night.
We led them acroaa the open field, and up the Rich
mond toed. Into the abattil, at doubleoyulck, under a
most terrific fire, deploying one-half on either side of the
road.
.For more than one and one-half hours, thls small force
held every inch of ground, and gradually gained on the
enemy ; during the whole time exposed to the the of 'the
enemy in front, and a galling fire on their right flank.
Motto( that time I was there with them, accompanied by
my assistant adjutant general, Captain Potter, urging
them on. Never did men fight more desperately than
they did. God grant I may never be so situated again,
At het the enemy broke anti ran, and McKnight pursued
them through Oasey's old camp.
During the time McKnight was holdlng the Richmond
road, our line had been gradually giving way, about a
quarter of a mile to bin right, lug ea McKnight suc—
ceeded in routing the force in his front, our' line gave
way entirely at the point above indicated, and the rebel
force came pouring into the Richmond road directly in
Inc rear ; and while the gallant McKnight war punning
the South Carolina chivalry towards Richmond, the rebel
forces directly In his rear were pursuing a portion of our
forces towards the Chickahointhy.
I then received orders to withdraw My men, if rateable.
With great driflculty they succeeded in. filing off to the
let. its the woods tower's tho White Oak swamp, re
treating along the edee of the swamp', back to our second
line of defences.
No other evidence' of the valor displayed by this heroic
little band is neeeseary` than R Stet of the killed and
wounded. 'Every eighth man of theie number has since
been, buried on the field where they fought, and just
one•lialf their number either killed or wounded. Or the
ale:Aeon commissioned °Mears engaged, thirtoon woro
killed or wounded.
General Rearney's horse and mine were both killed,
mine receiving three bullets before be fell.
A parallel to this lighting does not exist in the two
days' batt/e, nor will it exist daring this war
There were only fifteen hundred (1,500) of my brigade
in the action ; of that camber, four hundred and thirty
(430) were either killed or wounded.
THE BATTLE OF CROSS KEYS.
List of Killed, Wounded, and Missing,
GENERAL FREMONT'S ADDRESS TO HIS TROOPS
GENERAL FREMONT'S ADDRESS TO EIS TROOPS
AFTER THE BATTLE OP CROSS KEYS.
HEADQUARTERS Altuir IN TUN FIRLD.}
M002{7 JACKSON, Ye., June 13,1862.
GENERAL ORDER No. 14 —The Commanding General
desires to thank the troops for their steadiness and gOcel
conduct in the numerous recent encounters with the ene
my, aid more especially to express his admiration of .the
obstinate and veteran courage,and the instances of chi
valric bravery displayed by ern at the battle of Cross
eys. tie thanks them warmly for their soldierly endu
rances, which enabled them, in their vigorous pursuit of
the enemy, to meet the extraordinary hardship and fa
tigues of forced marches In the most inclement weather,
and in the absence of the most ordinary supplies. lie
congiatniates them upon their rapid and glorious march,
in which they drove before them in precipitate retreat a
greatly superior enemy inflicted loss upon him in daily
engagements, compelled him, after a hard-fought battle,
to retr, at from his chosen ground, leaving his dead upon
ir, and abandoning two guns, and finally threw him across
the Shenandoah with the parting admonitions of their
well-served artillery.
The General Commanding congratulates hie troops, bat
at the some lime regrets that he finds it necessary to call
their attention to the many disorders and excesses nod
wanton outrages upon property which have marked the
line ef march of this army from Franklin to Pert Repub
lic. There seems to be an organized band of stragglers
and plunderers Who precede and follow the army, having
outrage, and plunder for their special occupation. The
Commanding General feel, perfeotly assured that no die
position will be at ributed to him to require unreasonably
severe punishment. But the magnitude of this evil re
attires that it be summarily.and severely checked, and it
is therefore directed as follows:
No soldier shall leave his camp or his corps when upon
the march without the written authority of hie Immediate
commanding offic,r.
Patties tent out for forage ahell be under charge of a
commieeionod °nicer, who will be held accountable for
tin tr conduct.
Men allowed to bathe or quit the 'camp to wash de
filing, will in every instance be accompanied by a non
commiesioned officer, and no man will bo permitted to en
ter the house of a citizen unless ordered to do so by hie
immediate commander. Stragglers front the camp or
from the line of march will be arrested and put upon po
lice or other laborious duty, and be otherwire punished we,
cording to the degree of their offence, and any man, wise.
tber be be a regularly-enlisted soldier, teamster, or other
employee or MO p-foroWer. who shall be charged - with
plundering the propel ty of citizens without, or of stealing
within the lines, shell be summarily tried by court-mar.
tied. and if found guilty shat be shot.
The General Commanding trusts that in his determina
tion at once to bring about and maintain good order and
pound discipline In the army he wilt receive the prompt
and cheerful support of both officers and men. Ho feels
eatitfled that he can rely open the intelligence and pair!.
°Hem of the men, and he reminds the &Boers of his coin.
mend that they are to a great extent responsible for the
greee irregularities which have reflected discredit upon
the march throughout Virginia It is their office to take
care that it does not become necessary to sacrifice lives
In the maintenance of good order. They are clothed for
this purpose with the necessary authority, and will be
hereafter held rigidly accountable.
The troops will be drawn ma in line this afternoon at 4
o'clock, and this order read in English to all the rest •
melds, and in German, also, to those of Genets! Bleaker's
Divilion It will also be read by officers commanding
companies at three successive parades, and subaltern
officers and sergeants will attend to its being read to every
individual of their me - entire miriade wbo'may have been
absent at the time of reading es above direeted, •
By command of Major q: ,. .eral Fremont.
ALBERT TRACY, -
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General.
The following is a list of the Pennsylvanians killed and
wounded in the battle:
OLUSTIBET'S BRIGADE.
•
BECKTA IL RIFLES.
Killed—Corporal Henry Hadley, 00. I.
Wounded—Lientenant B. B. Bice, Co. I, severe's,
arm ; Chas. Neilson, Co. severely. shoulder; Frank
West, Co . I, severely , - shoulder ; Samuel Beckwith, Co.
I, severelr, arm; Albert Flagella Clo. I, slightly. arm;
Edward Debech, Co. 0, severely, leg; John Mackie
'tansy, 00. 0, severely, leg.
Captain B. McDonald was alio 'very slightly wounded.
BLENI.EIFS DIVISION.
MST BRIGADE
TW'SSTT-SETMITII• REGIMENT P,l. VOLS., INF.LITRY.E
Company A..—Killed—Sergeant Franz Faust, Will.
Birch. - •
Wounded—Leop. Grow, Chr. Wentzell, Goal. Redder.
bacb, PhilipLongq James Schneider, Win. Hablerillinger,
Corporal Lords hillier,Chas. Erkm, Corporal Fried.
Willard, wounded and missing.
Company B.—Killed—Ludwig Cohono.
Wounded—Corporal Henry Meyer. Sergeant John
Simone, Friedr. Bodonetein, Adam Wildnor, Joseph
Hensel, George Biefreiter, Paul Praeger, Bernh. Boss.
firs., E. Schoenemann, Frdr. SoSamsun, Sol Winter.
Wounded and Mitedng—Albert Kuhn.
Missing—Francis Reinhardt, Gosof Mueller.
Company o. Wounded—Sergeant Robert Wagner,
John Bieswanger, Abraham Bush, John Eldllog, Charles
Kupke, William Lindermaun, John Marked, John Sit.
berzaher, Friedr. Merle Oecar Wertor.
Company D.— Wouniled—theory Sprioger, Joseph
Shlinepperle, Jacob Schohmakor, Jacob Stiepler, Louie
Milleck, Herm. Miller.
Missizig—James Schmidt.
Company E.—Killed—Corporal George Gress.
Wounded—Corporal Abraham Galva's, William May
o, Emmen: Heist, George Collum, Sergeant Henry
Beer, Corporal Justus Waller, wounded and missing.
Company G.—Killed—FA. Reeled', Friedr. Pfartfelder.
Wounded—Captain Dagobert Hums, Corporal Blu
menthal, Herrmann, Schneider, Schoen, Kunzeimann.
ta.Compeny IL- Killed--Bergeant Theod Kuhns, George
Theies, William Bawdier.
Wounded—Captain Albert nuebel, Otto Schmidt,
Leonb. Hoffman, Jacob BM, Joseph Schlorndingor,
Predr. Bather.
Company I.—Killed Abrah. Hunter, Frecir. Kith.
rock.
Wounded—Corp. Wm. H. Hughes. Chas. Dougherty,
George It Emery, George Eddie, Jesse Hiukener, John
Hillebrand.
CompaDy K.—Killed—Hugh MeGiverin, Lieutenant
Francis Luders.
Wounded—Ch. Schmidt Wm. Unclad:l.
Wounded and missing—Francis usurer,
Hissing—Jacob Jaws, Jamb Iloffmanu.
TIMID BRIG/LC.IC.
SEVENTY.TIPTH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS
111iltd—Orderly Sergeant ',necks, Co. C.
Wounded—Fries, Geiger Shafer, Co. 0.
loiselog—Corporals Sch midt. Hartman, Bbele ; Oier,
Humrlehhaosen, Krause. blebler, Prerty, Stale,
Filinger, Wont, Co. C ; Hempel, Lang, Co. K; Fr. Mar
gnardt and Too. Marguardt, Co. 11.
SESENTY.EOURTE REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA VOLEN.
SEERS.
lirlled-1-Phil. 'foible, Co A ; John Henninger, Co. S ;
Sergeant Ant Hensel. Co. K.
- .
Wounded—John Muller, Eckhardt, and Vonaram, Co.
A • John DeanMee, Co. .1); • Wehrle anl Fend:. Co. E;
'lemming, Co. F; Capt. Finn, Co. G; Mb. Voechtle,
Preeb, Co. F ; Corporal Buckler, Co. K.
Miesing•—Fr. Oren ogle. •
OBSERVATIONS OF A UNION REFUGEE
IN VIRGINIA.
- The following interesting and elaborate statement has
list been made by an Intelligent Union refegee, who hes,
with the greatest difficulty, succeeded in effecting his
escape frcm Richmond.
YIIE REBEL ARMY
Tito leaders of the rebellion, as well as officers of dif
ferent cernmands, unanimously claim that they have at
present a larger army than at any previous time.
GENERAL LEE'S MILITARY POLICY
Since the appointment of General Lee as Commander
in-chief of the rebel army, an entirely new palloy has
been inaugurated in the military affairs Routh, more
rigorous in every branch. The concentration of the
scattered commands of their:armies has been vigorously
adopted; awn fourteen regiments of Alabama and Mis
sissippi soldiers, which were Sent some tea weeks ago
against Btn-nside, have been recalled, and the troops rrom
nearly all parts of Virginia and bb rth Carolina have
been cos centrated In the neighborhood of Richmond.
Get. Lee was appointed Commander-In-chief in March
last.
TRH CONSCRIPTION LAW
Ia so rigidly enforced that in a journey of three hundred
miles, through the agricultural dletricta of Virginia, I
have not met with More than six or eight whits men, and
these only old 'people. The conecriobt are placed imme
diately in the field, in the wide of the thinned ranks of
well•dieciplined veteran regiments.
JEST DAVIS HATED DT IRS SOLDIERS.
Jeff Davis to universally bated by the army, and looked
upon AS A stubborn, wined tyrant. Men who clai m ,
to be intimately acquainted with hint say he is of. an un
relenting and unforgiving character. besides being •
bynocrtticid, bigoted devotee: If Joff Davis bad not
Interfered on tbt memorable eve of the battle of Manassas
the reserve of the rebel army would, inatoad of falling
back nine miles, have steadily advanced. This was what
Beauregard bed intended, and the curses now uttered
against that " wortzen-faced devoted" are loud and uni
versal. '
• WHAT IS THOUGHT OF HISAUREGARD.
— The rebels do not bold Beauregard in such an exalted
esilmetion es is manifested by the Northern Press. In
military-circles be la not looked upon as entirely reliable
in any Yery,stiddan emergency. A cooler and more ex
perk need general ; such ea Albert or Joseph Johnston, or
even Brays, it bee been considered, might save the day
vtben Beanregatd would fail.
THE REBEL PRESS PUBLISHES FALSE ACCOUNTS OP
While sneaking of the rebel press, I will here state that
in seven months I have rot seen a single published ac
count, either Wore or after a battle, that gave any par
titulars which could be of advantage to the Union army.
WAR CORRESPONDENTS EXCLUDED PROM THE CAMPS.
Their correspondents are,• without an exception, ax
cluced from the camps.
REBEL. SOLDIERS ROT ALLOWED TO 'WRITE TO
TiZIE FRIENDS:
Sven common poet lace . privileges are not -extended
to the campe for fear, that communications ehould con
tain any Information of the true facts of the cue. Tha
pries has become and is the real prop of the whole re
bellion. I have fr,onently won articles and rootlet , . in"
thepepera which evidently bore the stamp of falsehood
on them, which were inserted with the sole object of
misleading the North; for instance, the arrival of Gene
ral Beamegard wee quoted at the Spottswood, when that
general bad not left his quarter's West. A similar re-'
port, which I have Ban, had appeared relative to Gene
ral Price Said others.
THE O7EIiiLLAS AND THE REBEL PRiii
. .
'lb* Richmond dailies abound with flattering noticed of
the exploits of 'the divers guerillas, mice, are daily in
creasing. 1 hese maraudere appear to be Quito rots with
the preen. ho blocetwin Bangers, of Greenbrier county,
receive particular and frequent attention ; their stwoeeses
are lauded to the skies, especially the fact of their not
taking a single 'Yankee prisoner In any engagement
where Northern troops fall into their hands, tAe /after
are Zed in the wadi and turned locus. You hear afew
shots, and the Yankees are paroled, "If our armies,"
they say, " would all adopt such a plan, the country
would emu be clear of the Hessians."
EXECUTION OF A UNION KAN.
•
A good and true man, a patriot of noble heart, ores
publicly executed in the city of Richmond, at the Fair
Grounds, on the 29th of Aprll, mostly through the rutin
once of the blood. thirsty articles In the Examiner. He
died heroically and in silence—an ashy paleness alone re
sealing the honor of approaching death. The people of
the South may return to their , allegiance again the lead
ere—never.
TEE NEGROES lic A STATE OF INSIIDORDINATION.
There is a perceptible change in the demeanor or the
negroes, who are shoot Richmond in alarming numbers.,
There is a spirit of insubordination daily developing it.
WI that to the intiribitante becomes truly alarming. ..I
think from this and other causes, which I 'Mall allude to
later, that the burning of Richmond may be calculated
von with some certafsty. Whether the property hold
emeriti be powerful enough to defend their homes is a
problem the futon:, alone will solve. The tlniou. army
will be receisid In triumphant joy by, tho ruljarity of the
remaining populace, which, thinned by constant drait
and conscription, is nearly au reduced Co forolgaerit and
TWO CENTS.
refugees who ono and all are headily tired of tho hard
times of ' ltebeldom.
TIIE CITIZEN% OF RICEINOND IN PRISON.
There are not lase than from four hundred to five htm
dyed of the citizens of Richmand languishing in prison
on account of disloyalty to the rebel Government, and
their Mends, as well as themselves, all await the coming
of the Union troote with great impatience.
COLONEL CORCORAN, AND WRY ILE WAS DETAINED.
I saw Colonel Corcoran, on Carey street, in April last.
Be was in good spirits, and I heard from his own lips the
reason of his detention. On his way from the South to
Richmond and to the North. a groat many of hie coun
trymen and other' gave him letters to their friends,
vi blab he, as usual in such cases, accepted. Among the
letters was foutd, on examination by tho police of Hen-
TICO Department, one which contained some drawings and
information contraband, and on this frivolous charge
Colonel Corcoran was and is now detained. On his way
through Petersburg from ono depot to the other, he was
surrounded by his enthusiastic countrymen, who
thronged around him, all eager to grasp the brave patriot
by the band, to the great disgust of the loyal citizens of
that vigilant village. One even fell upon his neck, weep
ing bitterly A great many of his sympatlitzare were
promptly arrested.
COLONEL CORCORAN SPEAKS PLAINLY AND nOLDLIC
his opinion concerning the bogus rebel Government, and
is greatly admired for bit manly frankness. I d 6 not
think the rebels will let what they consider to be
valuable hostage slip easily from their grasp, after having
authorized their agents evidently to commit forgery to
detain the noble captive. Colonel Corcoran seeks in re-
Union the 8010 comfort and balm of Ids unjust impriaort.
meet.
COLONEL CORCORAN'S RELATIVES IMPRISONED
A relative of Colonel Corcoran, an • opulent grocery
merchant of Richmond, shores his captivity, thank', to
en Intrigue of a noted Richmond detective, named Barney
Show, a former Baltimore Plug-Ugly, who a‘ennied the
chatacter of a paroled Union racer, named Colonel An
drews, aid at'emoted to obtain money on a forged letter,
which purported to come from his relative The plot
failed ; but the unfortunate llipgins is still imprismed
as a character of suspected loyalty.
INFLUENTIAL CITIZENS IMPRISONED
Many influential citizens, such as Valentine Stearns,
Ilomphreys, West & Johnson, the booksellers, Reciter,
and numerous others, men of high potition, have lan
guished fer mcntbs In jail. Botts has bee. paroled. The
entire club of members of the German Turnverein had
been in Prison for nearly sixty days. up fn the time I
left, as also several employees of the 'Richmond Labora
tory, on charge of disloyalty and conspiracy. A private
de telling house on Grace street was discovered filled from
cellar to garret with cutlasses and firearms, end the de
tective police of General Winder have been very busy in
arresting persons concerned in a "diabolical plot."
There is no reliance placed in the foreign element South.
TEE POWER OP GENERAL WINDER,
civil and military, is PO rfectly absolute. Ha has a de
tective force of tome forty men under Ms Immediate
contrcl.
DOW JEFF DAVIS LOOKS AND DRESSES
Jr IT Davis looks haggard and pale. He dresses very
plainly ' and the overcoat 1 last saw him wear. had a
Wed. brown, timeworn look. He wears a steep , silk
bat, (better known as a stovepipo,) also not very fas
tidious in color and shape. He frequently takes eques
trian exercise through. Om lees frequented parts of the
City, in which neighborhood (Kandla) street) Ise resides.
ROM THE BUSINESS PORTION OP RICHMOND LOOKS.
Most of the stores are deiced, tho wholesale establish
mors having all been sold out at auction, and many of
the small establiehments, and particularly dreg stores,
are shut up, on account of the absence of the clerks and
proprietors. having all necessarily obeyed the strict en
forcement of the conscript law. Napoleon's ideas of con
ecliptic n aro frequently quoted and powerfully endorsed.
Thty flatter themselves in Soon having an army of 700,-
000 effective men under arms; such are the delusions of
this terribly excited people. Never in modern history
was a nation more inexorably blind to the surrounding
signs of the times and to their interest than the unfortu
nate race lvho, so self-willed sad used to rule, know not
how to succumb to superior power. Therein less despon
dency among the rebel army at this critical period than
there was months ago, particularly at that time, imme
diately after the Quickly-succeeding victories which fell
In rapid Wok( a on their too.confident
There was a time when, after the Roanoke and New
bean fights, and the retreat from Maass Is, which was
perfectly untxpected, the rebel heart fell below zero.
That movement was kept so profoundly secret that coke
'tele of regiments stationed at Fairfax, to my knowledge,
then Melting Richmond, could not believe ft, even three
days after its accomplishment. The, a was a universal
murmur through the whole rebel army, and every one,
even the journalists, seemed to admit the nopeles3neas of
the conflict.
IT WAS A DISORDERLY RETREAT, AND {WAY?
The retreat would have been accomplished very order
ly had not the rebel Government taken possession of the
fatheads, and put over them a military control, with
men who knew nothing of the state of the different
switches. The road WWI soon the scene of the utmost
cenfusion, being entirely , blocked np, and become per
fectly • uselres and valueless, and the troops made a hasty
march, in three columns, by diffirent roade,•to Gordons
ville
THE "HAMPTON SUFFERERS "
Richmond contains an enormous share of the so-callod
"Hampton sufferers," who, honseless and pannilels,
wandered about the city after the destruction of their
beautiful village, to which they readily acquiesced.
GOVERNOR LETCRER ARO THE LIQUOR LAW.
Liquor is not to be obtained except by permission of
General Winder, and then only in case of sickness. Go
vernor Letcher, whose ruby face and well. piru oltd. nose
thine as bright ail famed Pistol's ever did, receives nearly
daily, of his old antagonist—the Examiner—rome very
severe cute. Among other things, the. Examiner says:
That old gentleman in very popular now, the walks to
hie mansion being lined continually with gentlemen of
high standing in the city. The secret of his papadaritY le
a cargo of fifteen barrels of Bsumgaertner whisky the
Governor had received some few days ago."
The ..iladies" of Barash are as patriotic and enthusi
astic as ever. A song. entitled • Mars land, my Mary
land," is aung in every household. It has become a per
fect . 6 11orseillaise." 'llls ancient air of tho German dit y
"Oh. Tannenbaum! oh, Tannenbaum t win groan Bind
delve Blatter !" is adapted to that composition.
THE REBELS AND THE BRITISH CONSUL
There la a great deal of ill feeling betwetn the military
authorities and the British consul, on account of the
many persons to whom that individual grants exemptions
from military duty, and by giving them papers of Brlttah
protootion. There was at one time an open rapture be
tween General Winder and that august personage, the
former refusing to recognize the authority of the latter,
ho, General Winder claimed, was nothing but a tool of
Lincoln; furthermore, as England, had not recognized
the Southern Confederacy, her Waltham had no buciaece
iu Seteasia. The elixirs all repudiate the idea of giving
foreign Powers aid and privileges when the same grant
none in return. Tho papers mentioned nothing of that
quarrel. Through the influence of Secretary Benjamin
and Senator Bunter the controversy was finally allayed.
A number of foreigners, who had denial being ever na
turalized. were tent to the penitentiary for three and dye
years, it being proven that such had voted at coma of the
local elections.
TILE COUNTRY PEOPLE THINK THE SPECULATORS
ARE KEEPING THE WAR GOING.
The people of the country, though—particular!) ,
among the ignorant classes, the majority, therefore—
think that the speculators and merchants are a great
deal intereeted in keeping thin war going, BO that they
might sell their goods at the exorbitant prices they are
realfamg. It is difficult to conceive the entire Egyptian
darkneme of ignorance that hangs like a dark veil over
that beautiful land.--N. Y. Herald.
THE FIRST EXECUTION FOR TREASON
IN THE UNITED STATES.
The correspondent of the New York, Herald thus de.
erribes an execution for treason in New Orleans, on the
7th of June:
We bawl had no lack of ex Bement to-day. What
with raising the Stare and Stripes on one public building,
and bangimpa man for hauling them down from another,
besides the arrival of three steamers from New York and
Philadelphia, viz : the Blackstone, the Boanoke, and the
Suwanee, we have had a pretty lively time of it
I sent yesterday by the Connecticut the order of Gen.
Butler for the execution of William B. Mumford, eon
victed of an overt act of treason, in pulling down the
American flag from the Mint, after it had been raised
there by Fleg-oilicer larragnt. The solemn tragedy
provided for by that order was enacted this morning, and
the soul of the rash and guilty man Mande now before its
Maker. I wee with the doomed man frequently previous
to his execution, and obtained from him tome pat titular
of his life, which, as thin lathe first instance in the history
of our country where a man has received the punishment
of death for treason. will pommel a krone interest for
your readers. On Thursday night Captain Stafford, as
sistant provost marshal, acting in place of Colonel J. H.
French, who was confined to the house by sickness,
waited on Idumford end read to hies the General's order
for his executien on the second morning following. He
also urged the primmer with great earnestness not to in
dulge in the hope of areprieve, but to' devote the short
time left him to seeking the interceselon of Elm who died
for man. Idumfoni listened to 'him with respectful at
tention, but maintained the moat stolid composure, mere
ly protesting his perfect innocence of the charge against
him. The next morning I visited him and found him as
cool and collected an though there was nothing to mar
the prospect of along and happy life in store for him.
coneertedoet length with him, and found his mind to be
in the most self-complacent frame. Ho repeated over
at d over again that he was innocent of the crime imputed
to him, end that he bad labored hard to prevent riotous
conduct since our occupation of this city, and claimed that
be had saved the life of one of our soldiers from the hands
of an infuriated mob. He said it was bard for an Mao
cent man to die a felon's death, but that be bad no fear,
and should meet his fate without trembling. Three
times, he said; he had met the King of Terrore face to
lace, and never gent for a minister or offered a prayer
for himself, and he did not care . to see a clergyman ier
hie present strait ; not that ho held 'the cloth in con
tempt, er looked upon Churches with disfavor ; but be
hod a religion of his own, which he had practised
through lite, and which be bad perfect confidence would'
carry him safely to Heaven, or whatever place was
appropriated to the other good men in this world.
Said he, "I never committed an fatentional sip in my
lite, and have always done unto others as I would be
done by, and when, to-morrow, I am no longer in
this world, you can say that as just and good a man -
aa there is in the city of New Orleans has gone from
jour addict." He expressed great affection for his
wife and children, for whom only he cared to lire. In
the evening his wife and children visited bias, and
afterwards Bev. Mr. Salter, chaplain of the Thirteenth
Connecticut regiment, called with the hope of adruints.
klieg come consolation. liftunfo; d received him element
ly and conversed freely, but could not be persuaded to
accept his ministrations, though he exareesed himself as
pleated with the Interview. This morning I called again
on h.ns, and found hie wife and three children with him,
bidding him the Mat long farewell. He bad slept through
out the' whole night, and 'wee quite free from nervous
ness. line Nomfotd is a delicate, respectable-looking
lady, and the ohildren are quite interesting. The Meat
is a girl of feurteen years, and the others boys of some
nix or seven years of age. The interview was, of COMM,
extremely affecting, and the prisoner, for the first and
only time, broke down and groaned piteously. Chaplain
Salter came in, and at the request of Mrs. Mumford en
gaged in an earnest prayer for the soul of him who would
so coon be beyond the knowledge of man. Mum
ford preserved a respectful attention, and appeared
not d lepleseed. Aftor his family left, he continued some
what excited, pacing the room and protesting bin inno
cence ; but by the limo that he was ordered to prepare to
leave the prison his emotion had ceased, and he was
again entirely eelt Doweled. At 'a Mile before ten
o'clock an army ambulance was before the prison door,
and, attended by a guard; Mumford was placed in it, ac
companied by Chaplain Salter. The proceeelon was then
formed, with Captain MageSe company of cavalry in ad
vance, Captain Stafford and hie Deputy Provoet Mar
chetti following ; then seven companies of the iah Maine
Regiment, under command of Colonel /Kimball, with the
ambulance in the centre. The line of march was taken
through Fulton street, up past Jackson equare, through
Conde and 'Esplanade streets, to thO United States Mint.
The procession was followed by an immense crowd
that bad surrounded the enetom home from an early hour
in the morning. In front of the Hint there were probe
bly ten thousand people, a fair proportion being women
with infants at their breasts. The house-tops in the
neighbort ocd were also covered with curious observer&
The scaffold, which wee of very simple constractien, had
been erected fre to the portico right in tbo centre of the
front of the Mint. The prisoner. with his escort, was
taken up to a room on a floor level with the portico, and
then allowed to rest 'come time The chaplain again en
deavored to induce him to rely on a higher Power than
his cwn riphteOusue6B, but without any suocese. He re
iterates his thorough confidence in the correctness of his
whole life to insure his future happiness. In about half
an hour he was enveloped in along, flowing, black do
mino ; his collar and cravat were removed, eis arms ni
eloned, and he was then conducted to the gallows. He
stepped upon it with great firmness and without the least
hesitancy.
Captain Stafford read the-order for the execution, 'and
then gave the Prisoner' permiasion to address the crowd.
So -made ato U g s - reitabling speech, which was. a mere re
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views on his future existence, and closed with an awed to
his hearers to imitate him in Winging up their children
righteously. The crowd received his remarks in perfect
ellence, and did not at any time make the Slightest demon
et-ration, although the night before the rowdies of the
city held a meeting, and voted that Stamford should not
he hong. They certainly chose the wise part, in not In
terfering with the administration of justice.
A black silk mask was then pat over blatafordla face,
the noose adjusted to his neck, the hood drawn over his
bead, and at five ininvitee before eleven o'clock Captain
Stafford waved hie handkerchief three times, and the
drop fell, and the unfortunate man was on the limitless
shore of eternity.
His coolness was wonderful. In speaking his voice wee
perfectly steady, and when the hond was drawn over
his bend I could not discern so much as a tremor of his
bands. The fall, which wris about fear feet, dislocated
his neck ; but owing to a slight accident, the knot was
displaced, and worked up under his chin. leaving the
windpipe partly free. The result was that muscular
Contractionla id not cease for ten minutes, though it was at
no time violent. Ths body hung for thirty minutes,
whin Dr. W. T. Black, surgeon of General Sheples's
staff, who, with Dr. George.,,A. Blake, of the United
States tenantry Commission, was in attendance on the
execution, ascended a ladder and ascertained that the
heart bad ceased to beat (a prevailing custom, bnt hard
ly necessary after a man has hung for half an hour).
The body was then allowed to bang nearly twenty
minutes longer, when it was cut down and placed in a
plain pine cotin. The crowd then dispersed quietly.
There was a little coincidence about this execution worth
mentioning : • The rope need on this occasion was taken
from the pariah prison, and was intended for one of Gen.
Butler's agents, who was captured early In April and
confined in that place. He wan to have been hung with
that rope the same day that the fleet passed the forts ;
but that event caused a postponement, which saved the
life of the agent.
At five o'clock in the afternoon of the day of the exe
cution the remain were taken from the Hint. and under
an escort Iron, the 13th Maine Regiment, and followed
by three carriages ' roe taming the bereaved lenity and a
few friends , were borne to the Firemen's Cemetery, and
deposited in a tomb where three children of the deceased
bhd been previously buried. Chaplain Salter read a
portion of the fifteenth chapter of Corinthians, and made
a prayer, at d thus closed the last scene in the tragedy.
The following brief sketch of the life of Slumlord is
mostly from his own lips. He was born of a very re
eptetable family, in Onelow county, North Carolina, on
the 4th of December, 1819, and was, consequently, at the
time of Ida death, in the 4311 year of hie age. When but
three years of age his father died, leaving him about fitly
thousand dollars. While yet a boy he went to Florida,
and remained there driving tte Florida war, returning to
hie home in 1837. In 1842 ho Tett his house and went top
the lied river. where he married an estimablelady, acqui
ring considerable property with her. lu 1844 he came to
this city, where he remained until 1846, when Ito went to
Mexico as en erderly sergeant in the Third Louisiana
Regiment, of General Peralfer Smith's brigade. Eduortiy
alter he arrived in Mexico be broke his leg, got sick,
end was obliged to be discharged from service. Sines
then he bas followed gambling as a profession,and was
so noted for his proficiency at cards that plan ters would
come to tide city and furnish him money to play with,
giving him half of all ho could win. He was wild as a
boy, end in manhood squandered his own and hie wire's
fortunes, leaving his family at his death almost penniless.
He was uneducated, but not unintelligent, and I think
bin impulses wore generally kindly. In person he was
of middle height, about five feet seven, broad frame, but
quite thin, dark complexion and eyes, straight, glossy
black hair_ and a long, flowing brawn beard arid mou
stache. Hie face was deeply pitted with smallpox. Ba
l.:de his death he requested that his beard should not be
cut. On the morning of his execution he was • dressed
very carefully and neatly in a black and apparently now
suit white shirt and collar, and a black felt hat.
This summary end severe punishment of active Ossetian
is something new in this country; but, divesting one's
tell of the natural feeling of commiseration, it is im
possible not to see that if there had been as much resolu
tion at Washington in the early stage of this rebellion as
General Butler has shown in New Orleans, slx months,
at the outside, would have tallficed to have closed this
unhappy war.
The raising of the beautiful flag neon the Oity Halt,
by the Union Asssciation of New Orleans, was a most
happy offeet to the cad scene which, an hour previously,
had been enacted at the mint The hour of noon we! set
for the glorious work ; hat long before that time St.
Charles street, in front of the building, and the other
etrtets adjoining, were Mies by a crowd of not hoe than
ton lthoneand people, who were not afraid to lend their
countenance to this act of loyalty to the dear old Union.
The wirdows of many hones in the neighborhood were
filled with ladies, whose charming, delighted faces bore
evidence of their feelings.
The following is the order, in plumate° of which Rum
ford wee executed :
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF The GUIS, ?
New Ottr.s.txs, June 5. 1862.
SrEcrAL Cnneg, MnutfOrd.
Citizen of New Orleans, baying assn. convicted before
the Military Commission of treason, and an overt act
thereof. in tearing down the United Statee flag from a
public building of the United States, for the purpose of
inciting other evil minded Romans to further Tgletateo
to the lawn and arms of the United States, after said flag
woe placed there by Commodore Farragut, of the United
StateriNavy—
It is ordered tbst be be executed, according to the eon.
fence of the said Military Commission, on Saturday.
June 7, inst., between the boors of 8 A. M. and 12, under
the direction of the Provost Marshal of the District of
New Orleans ; and for so doing this shall be his sufficient
warrant. By command of Maj. Gen. BUTLER,
General Commanding.
Letter from Atlantic City.
[Coriee9ondence of The Prete]
ATLANTIC Mir, June 19, 1862.
The relative effects of the rebellion upon the North
and the South find a significant expression in the patron
age of our Summer Resorts. The ton and chivalry of
Secevida, which in former days were accustomed to mo
nopolize the attention and admiration of " Northern
nindsille," at Cape May, Newport, Saratoga, and other
fashionable "resorts," have now too much to attend to
a t hems to do any tbing more towards seeking relief from
the heats of the "sunny South," than quietly cursing
their eon folly. The honor and glory of fire-eating, so
long indulged in by the chivalry," are now becoming,
ono should think, something more than a luxury. Rating
tire, as a pastime, may be very grand, but baying to take
if, /miens voter's, front, Hanle, and roar, ss in season and
out of season," and that, too, administered by
"cowardly Yankees." must be galling indeed. Arid
all this without the alighteet prospect of relief, except in
coming to their right minds, and forsaking their Recce-
Fien God. What a contrast between the condition of the
Southern people now, and before they aroused the lion
hearted legions of the North with their treason t Then,
the North trusted them with all they needed to eat,
drink, and wear, and almost yielded to them in every
thing. Now, the masses there, in order to keep life in
their hideous offspring, Secession, are obliged to spend
their dayi and night, in weltering, swearing, and steal
ing from each other, without one ray of hope that their
wicked cause will ever succeed. Row different the state of
things here! The war has, of course, not existed this
long without its harvest of sorrows to many Northern
homes. Still, the great wheels of our domestic affairs ere
revolving with almost as much regularity, and fruitful
ness to the industrions, as if we were not in the act of
.crashing an ialquitons rebellion. We are all living com
fortably. The ministrations so cheerfully extended to
the ',lel and wounded of the army, have entailed no pri
vation ; cn tie contrary, we may yet feel called upon, in
'mercy, to take care of the neglected wounded of the
rebels.
But lam wilting a letter from Atlantis City, an in
proof of what 1 have said, may state that the season now
opining here trill be one of the moat succesefel ever Expe
rienced. The hotel proprietors haves way of knowing
.
this fn advance. As Parson Brownlow eve, " they feel
it in their bones." Nor is it with them altogether a mat
ter of surmise. The application, for rooms already re
'cared, by letter and othcrwiee, are more numerous than
ever before known this early in the season. In fact, the
season can hardly be said to havecommenced. Col. Ben
son, of the Soul House, is now here busily engaged in
completing aeries aline improvements, assisted by his
flicient superintendent, M r. A. F. Blair, and office clerk,
Mr. Weaver, and will open his house formally for the re
ception of visitors to-morrow. Col. Benson is evidently
determined to leave no effort untried to render the Surf
second to no other watering-place hotel in the country.
The United Stater, you are aware, has changed hands,
being now in the proprietorship of Mr. Henry A. B.
Brost], end muter the superintendence of Mr. James it.
Robison, who le a thorough hotel manager. The
" !Rafts` , will be opened for visitors on Saturday next,
the 21st inst., and will continue open until the 15th of
September. Congress /fall, which has undergone a
course of improvements, has also passed into new hands,
the present lessee being Mr. G. W. Hinkle, who was,
three years ago, proprietor of the "'United States."
The Friendly element has for severer years past mani
fested a particular affinity for 'Atlantic City, and their
wools erd tastes have been well anticipated by several
handsomely located and well-kept bonen, among which
we may name the Seaside Room, kept by Mr. David
Scattergood; the Clarendon, (formerly the "Virginia,")
by Dr. Janice Jenkins, and the Cheater County House,
by Hr. J. Reim. Mr. Scattergood's hooks already pre
sent a good list of names, several of which are registered
for the Dawn.
The Mention House, one of the largeOt and most cen
trally located hotels here, has bed its prospects greatly
improved by a change of proprietors, and will this sea
eon be kept by the Misses Lee, the owners of the bongo.
At the upper end of the town, on Atlantic avenge, on
three corners, are three popular houses, Bedloe's Hotel,
kept by Mr. Bedlee ; the Cottage Retreat, by Mr. M. Mc-
Glees, and the „ Alhambra, by Meson. Dubois & Young.
The latter is a new house, and has a well-furnished ice
cream ett'imu attached to it. Among other houses on the
Island, of which we desire to speak favorably, that wilt
be upon and offer superior accommodations for visitors,
we may name the Star Motel, kept by Mr. Samuel Adams,
opposite the United States; the Central House, by Mr.
M. Lawler ; the Columbia House, by Mr. Edward Doyle;
the Conetitution Rouse, by Mr. Barr ; the White House,
by Mr. Whitehouse; the Hentueky House, by Mr. F.
Quigley ; the Light House Cottage, by Mr. Jonah Woot
ton, and the Eagle, by Mr. White.
The improvements made here since last lawn are
numerous and apparent, and the whole place presents an
air of activity, indicating that the proprietors of the va
rious houses appreciate the prospective fact that Atlantic
City, this season, will be the watering place of the coun
try. In new buildings, the most prominent and tasteful
that I have noticed is the large and beantiful new cot
tage, built and ilready occupied by the wealthy widow
of the late Joseph John Gurney, the eminent English
philanthropist, author, and minister of the Society of
Ftiende. hire. Gurney is a sister to Dr. Kirkbuide, of
your city.
I was 'pleased to notice In coming here a marked
improvement, both in the grovith of Tillages, soil the ag. •
ricnitural Droned" of the country, along the line of the
Camden and Atlantic railroad, which, order the skillet
and judicious mansgsment of President Brodhead, may
be ifdd to hare made Atlantic City what it is, and which,
if kir. Brodhead's liberal. policy to not, i n t er f ere d n i t h,,
will accomplish mach more in a little whits. The grading
of the railroad to Capo Nay, from Egg liiirbor, has com
menced and is now in active progress, and the road from
New York, which is to intersect the Camden and Allan,
tic road at Jackeim, twenty miles tomb of Camden.. will,
be in rminingnrder throughout its entire length by the
first of September. GRAY BEARD.
BIQUEBTS.—Mrs. Mary G. Swayne, a woalfh,y lady,
ho reetntly died in Cincinnati, has bequeathed to the.
American Bible Society 810.000--$5,000 or it to be psid
after the death of her husbaad $2,000 to the Cincinnati.
()calm dellum; to the Colonization Society, $5,000, act
to a large number of: religions and benevolent institu
tions in Cincinnati gems varying from $3OO to $l,OOO.
COMING.HOidE..—A letter dated at N 11890.11, New
providence:Mei 2i, states that Mr. Entitle. secretary
of Slidell, the rebel envoy, was there at that date, on hia
Tray
to the rebel-States. Be arrived. on the steamer
tram Xurope; andlarrieranly six boors,
•
A SUIT GAINED..-Tbe Now London Steam Trani
tortetton Otompauy has rearrered a venliot Realest the
Boy State Steamship CompanY, In the United States Cir
cuit Court anNew York; forlhe destruction of the Dre
ncher J. N. Barris by the Metropolis, In August, lan.
Xlte neXt Step Pr to get a commission to mess demsies.