Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 8 May 1862 — Page 2
THE JOURNAL:
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1862
Whoever is not prepared to saoretioc party organizations and platforms on the altar of his country docs not deserve the support and countenance of honest people. How are we to overcome partisan antipathies in the minds of men of all parties so as to present a united front in support of our country? We must-cease discussing party issues, make no allusions to old party tests, have no criminations and recriminations, indulge in no taunts one against the other, as to veho lias been the cause of theso troubles-.
When TOO shall have rescued the Government and country SvQm its perils,
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and seen its flag floating in
triumph over every inch of American soil, it will then1 bo timo enough to enquire as to who and what liaS'brought these trouoles upon us. When tre shall' have a country and a Government for our children to live in peace and happiness, it shall be time for. each of us to return to our party banners according to our own convictions of right and duty Let.him be marked as no true patriot who trill not abandon all such issues in times liko-these. —[Douglas at Chicago.
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CALL FOR A UNION STATE CONTENTION.
OVER SIXTY THOUSAND of the citizens of Indiana having voluntarily taken up arms for the defense of the Government, and the preservation of the Constitution and the liberties of the people, it is unbecoming those who remain at home to array themselves in partizan warfare against each other, when the probable consequences must be to prevent the resources of the country from being applied to the support and maintenance of the army, to engender strife and discord, tq withhold supplies for the war-worn soldiers, and recruits for the ranks thinned by battle and may terminate in the demoralization of the army, and tho overthrow of constitutional liberty.. vM, X!
Therefore, most earnestly' deprecating all efforts to keep on foot party influences, prejudices and di«?ipline, all persons, Electors of Indiana, who are in favor of the vigorous prosecution of the war for the preservation of tho Union and the maintenance of the Constitution. and opposed to the disloyal Convention of the 8th of January last, are, without respect to past political associations, invited to meet in Mass Convention, at Indianapolis, 011 the 18th of June next, for tho purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of State, to be voted for at the next general election.
And to the end that Indiana may continue to enjoy the high position with the other States which she has in the present war hitherto occupied, and that all tho energies of the State may be unitedly put forth for tho effectual suppression of tho rebellion, that the Constitution may be respected, its authority acknowledged, and law and order once more established all over the land, it is earnestly hoped that all good citizens will, for the time, cast party aside, and unite for the countiy.
Corporation Election. The corporation election, which came off in this city on Monday last, resulted ifa the re-election of tho old Board entire, viz:
Trustees—1st District, C. E. Yanarsdall 2d District,"John Wasson 3d District, Taylor Buffington 4th District, John Hoover 5th District, David Divino.
Treasurer—II. Rico Canine. Clerk—T. D. Brown. Assessor—Win. P. Ramey. Marshal—O. W. Corey. The whole number of votes polled bj' the opposition was 58—all told. ,,,
"A CARD."
We wish to dircct tho special attention of town grumblers generally, and particularly jealous hearted "soreheads," who are always zealously and faithfully looking after the welfare of the public and who may honestly believo the salvation of our town, and even our country, depends mainly upon their individual and sellVsacrificing exerti-on s(—and we shall not protend to gainsay—) to tho card published elsewhere under the above caption. It will be seen at a glance, from reading the statement of Mr. Robinson, that the office which he has held for the past year, is one both of profit and trust aye, honor having received, according to his own admissions, the extravagant sum of sixteen dollars and sev-enty-five cents, for services rendered as School Trustee for- -the town of Cfawfordsville, in the short space of one year. "Why not make somo arrangement, •whereby two or more of our office-lov-ing and truly worthy friends might share the profits of this lucrative office? To feed and lire a luxurious life.x
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^r^tCapt. Naylor's Battery. Our highly esteemed and energetic friend, Capt. CHARLES A. NAYLOR, favored tis with acull on Saturday morning last.\ He is in fino spirits, and informs us that ho has received authority from Washington to fill up his battery, and that this work will bo speedily consummated. Capt. Naylor's is the company, young men, if you wish to enter tho artillery service. lie is a man possessed of largo soul.- No red tape there he will be one amongst you. humane and kind. Just such a commander as civilized soldiers tho world over should feel proud to follow thro' the thickest and bloodiest battlo field.
Persons wishing to join this Battery can do so by reporting to Harry Morgan, in this city.
J8@~Drs. MAY & MCMECHAN, volunteer Surgeons, left this city on Wednesday of last .week.for Shiloh, or Pittsburg Landing, to aid,in administering to the sick and wounded soldiers of Indiana, there and elsewhere, as the case may bo.
Jf5»"The remains of a young man by the name of Brewer, recruited at this place, and a member of Capt. 1STay lor's Artillery, (now quartered at Indianapolis.) were brought home for interment on Tuesday evening last. Wo understand his injuries, producing death, were caused from being thrown from a horse. ..." .-
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correspondent of the London
Telegraph, writing from Washington says: "It cannot be pretended that any nation on earth is so strong in artillery at this moment as the federal States of America.
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,V'U* J5ST" Our troops have taken nearly 22,000 rebel prisoners since the 1st of January last, exclusive of thoss captured at Pittsburg Landing, viz: Roanoke Island, 2,527 Springfield, Mo., 600 Fort Donelson, 13.300 PeaRidgo, 1,600 Newbern, 200 Island No. 10, 0,500 other places, 954. Total 21,7S1-
PALMER HOUSE.
We are pleased to notice from a card before us, that our fellow-townsman GEO. HOUGH, Esq., is now engaged in the ''Palmer Horse," Indianapolis, in the capacity of Clerk. The "Palmer," with its new ami gentlemanly proprietors, Messrs. Mason & Gridley, and with Hough to superintend, will be the house for Crawfordsvillians when visiting the State Capital. Hough is a good judge of human nature, and "knows how to keep tavern."
A CARD.
MR. EDITOR As there has been some talk lately about my holding two offices, permit me to make this statement: I have been School Trustee for one year, for which I have received sixteen dollars and seventy-fivo cents, as any person can ascertain by calling on the County Auditor. I held an appointment from the town Trustees for few days, from which I received one dollar and eightj'-five cents making eighteen dollars and seventy-five cents, the full amount of all official fees in the last twelve months. I don't know that this statement is necessary, but perhaps it may serve as measure for tho minds of some of the big men about town.
JOSEPIIUS ROBINSON.
STAR GROCERY.
Read advertisement of the Star Grocery & Bakery, to be found in our advertising columns. The proprietors, Messrs. Williams & Hffrtman, are now in receipt of a full and complete stock of family-Groceries. They also koep fresh Bread, Cakes, Crackers and Pies of various kinds, constantly on hand. Call and see them farmers, west of Public Square. They buy all kinds of Produce, and will pay you the highest markot prices.
BROWNLOW'S BOOK. Those of our citizens wishing to subscribe for Parson Brownlow's Life in Sccessia, can have the opportunity b}calling on Mr. U. M. Scott, at Gregg's Hardware Store, previous to tho 20th inst., at which time his "List" will be forwarded. The book will be delivered immediately thereafter.
Rules in Writing.
The young gentlemen who came into our office a few days since, and ordered a job printed, under the above heading, may save themselves some embarrassment by giving us a call install ter. More anon.
JigS-Mr. H. C. M. will oblige us by calling at the Journal office.
iJ3£~'*Peterson's National Magazine" for the month of June has been received. This is one of otir best literary and fashion Lady's Books. This book and the Journal, will be furnished to new subscribers for §3 per annum, -r
Sgk, When Gen. Butler took possessession of Baltimore, shortly alter the breaking out of the war, the New Orleans journals made merry at his expense, and declared he was and on old colored barber, known as "Picayune Butler," who formerly kept shop under the St. Charles Hotel in the Crescent City. As Gen. Butler in all probability has "come to town" by this timo, he-will have a chance to crop the ears of some of his revilcrs.
FROM THE TENTH REGIMENT.
PITTSBURG LANDING, TENN.,
I April 25th, 1862. ED. JOURNAL Raining, raining again ty-day, very disagreeable to the feelings of the soldier, especially when on duty and 'tis a dreary kind of life to bo shut up in a tent with nothing to do' Nothing of interest has occuricd sincc I last wrote, except that we are moving slowly but suroly towards tho rebel stronghold at Corinth, and unless some unlooked-for event changes the current of affairs, you may look for startling news from that quarter ere long.
Day bofore yesterday we moved our camp about five miles from the Landing, and at that time were tho farthest out of any troops on the road, but now there is quite a number in advance of us and in this way we will probably move forward until we come within attacking distance of tho enemy. It seems to be tho design of those in command to move on in this way, and at the same time to guard against every possible danger of surprise.
Yesterday a large forco of our men went out to see if they could discover what the enemy were doing, as it had been rumored they were evacuating Corinth. They drove in tho enemy's pickets, destroyed their camps, .and took a number of prisoners, returned to campand reported the enemy still at Corinth strongly fortified.
We havo had somo beautiful spring weather, and nature has awaked from her long winter sleep and put on her beautiful summer dress but tho song of the bird is not heard in this land.— The desolating blight of war has passed over it, leaving everything a waste.
But.AS it is a very gloomy day, and my feelings sympathize somewhat with the scene, I will close, hoping to have something of interest to write in my next. Yours truly,
W. C. POAGUE
.JEST A lady correspondent of Springfield (Mass.,) Republican pays the following deserved complimentto ourSenator Lane and his estimable lad}":
Here sits Senator Lane, of Indiana, a quiet man, who wakes up to fiery eloquence a patriot who would sacrifice himself and all that he has, for his country, and here his wife, whose ample brow and clear brown eyes, bear the insignia of goodness as well as intellect. A woman to bo trusted and sought as a friend, for the intrinsic qualities of her own nature. A woman who will take your hand and accept you for your own sake, if you arc worth accepting, without asking for your titles or inquiring whether you ever had a relative that was hung.
THOMPSON'S BATTERY. Thompson's battery is mentioned frequently in the report of Major Gen. Lew. Wallace. Tbe battle was opened by this battery on the second day. The report says: "Shortly after daybreak Captain Thompson opend fire on a rebel battery posted on a bluff opposite my first brigade and across a deep and prolonged hollow, threaded by a creuk, and densely wooded on both sides. From its position, and that of its infantry supports lining the whole length of the biuff, it was apparent that crossing tho hollow would be at a heavy loss, unless the battery was first driven off. Thnrbcr was accordingly posted tc assist Thompson by a cross fire, and at the same time sweep the hiding placcs of the enemy on the brow of the hill. This had the desired effect. After a few shells from Thurber the enemy fell back, but not until Thompson had dismounted one of their rifled guns. 'Later in the day,' says Gen. Wallace, I discovered a heavybody of rebels going rapid I}' to re-in-force their left, which was still retiring covered by skirmishers with whom mine were engaged. Thompson's battery was ordered up, and shelled the passing column with excellent effect, but while so engaged was opened upon by a full battery planted in the field just beyond the strip of woods on the right. He promptly turned his guns at tho new enemy. A fine artillery duel ensued, very honorable to Thompson and his company. His ammunition giving out in tho midst of it, I ordered him to retire, and Lieut. Tliurber to take his place.
Rebels to be Timorously Pressed. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, May 1, 1S62.J To E. M. Stanton. Secretary of War:
Our cavalry and horse artillerj'- came up with the enefi^'s rear guard in their entrenchments, about two miles this side of Williamsburg, and a brisk fight ensued. Just as my aid left, Smith's division of infantry camo upon the ground and I presume has carried his works, though 1 have not yet heard.
The enemy's rear is strong, but I havo force enough up there to answer all purposes.
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All along the lines their works prove to have been most formidable, and I am now fully satisfied of the correctness of the course I havo pursued.— The success is brilliant, and you may rest assured that its effect will be of the greatest importance. There shall bo no delay in following the rebels.
Tho rebels have been guilty of the most murderous and barbarous conduct in placing torpedoes within the abandoned works near wells and springs, and near the flag-staffs, magazines, telegraph office, in barrels of flour, &c.— Fortunately only some four or five were killed and perhaps a dozen wounded. I shall make the prisoners remove them at their own peril. [Signed,] GEO. B. MCCLELLAN.
UggrThe song now sung in New Orleans:
•'Picayune Butler has come to tonn.''
About Rebels and Rcbtl Sympathizers. Much has been said from timo to time about tho rebels on parole in our city, and their sympathizers. Correspondents of papers outside of the capitol take pleasure in characterizing the Capital of Ohio as a "seccsh hole." It is an opithet that gi*ates upon the ears of our l'03'al citizens harshly, and wounds the feeling and humiliates the pride of all lovers of the Union bequeathed to us by our fathors.
That sccesh prisoners have been lionized and feasted, and been taken as bosom friends, by some of our citizens, and by officers of tho "United States' army, we don't protend to deny, howover humiliating the confession may bo to us. s?"
The rebels, murderers'of Our brethren, strut in the reception rooms of our best hotels, feasting in our dining halls, and in their bachanalian revels toast the "Southern Confederacy" and the hell-dyed traitor, Jeff. Davis we must admit.
That our citizens have given grand suppers, to which none but these seccsh vagabonds and scape gallowses, and.their northern-sympathizer's, were invited, wo plead "guilty."
That just before the last lot of these murderers wero taken from this city to the Johnson Inland prison, a number of them had dinner at one of our hotels, at which the doors were closed and no person admitted but the table servants, and which the most unholy seccsh reverly took place—we cannot, considering the source from which we obtain our information, deny. And further, the table servants were enjoined to say nothing about it.
That merchants in our city have manufactured uniforms, with, all the gaudy trappings called for by the rebel army regulations, is so currently reported that it is generally believed.
That a high county otliecr took rebels to his home and feasted thorn, and 011 being called a traitor for it by a gentleman, that the said official resented the "soft, impeachment" a la Sayers, and got thrashed by the patriotic gentleman a la Heenan, is currcnt city gossip—and is generally believed to be true.
That a ccrtain lady a resident of the southern portion of the State, has been in the city in conference with those robbers of our Government and our homes, and has made frequent trips to the south some say as far as Nashville, and. returning given money to her "boys" and her "pets'' and makes herself otherwise obnoxious to our people b}' her rabid display of sympathy for the rebellion and its puppets—we cannot deny with any degree of sincerity.
That when the old patriotic air "Hail Columbia" was being played at tho theater, the other evening, some of these "dearly loved," "pet" traitors hissed, is also a matter of public, and has aroused such a feeling of indignation that it would be deemed unadvisable to have tho insult repeated.
Thus these murderers of our friends and their northern aiders and abetters do not have midnight meetings to counsel together how thoy may aid in overthrowing the Government and trammel the Jicfininistration in its efforts to re-establish its authority over the whole countiy, we do not aver, but we should hate to swear it was not the fact.
The feelings of tho people" is fast coming to that pitch, in view of these things, that when it does break forth in open and decided form, lot rebels and rebel sympathizers "stand from under." When forbearance arrives at that point when it "ceases to be a virtue," the pent up indignation of the loyal citizens of the Capital of the third State in the Union will burst forth with such force and power that its fiery streams will burn out tho last vestige of treason in their midst.— Ohio State Journal.
Official Report of Ihe Skirmish at Williamsburg. BIVOUAC IN FRONT OF
WILLIAMSBURG, May 5—10 p. m. To E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: After arranging for a movement up York, river, 1 was urgently sent for here. I find Johnson in front of me in strong forco, probably a great deal larger than my own.
Gen. Hancock has taken 2 redoubts, and repulsed Early with the bayonet, taking one Colonel and 150 prisoners, and killing at least two Colonels and many privates. His conduct was brilliant in the extreme. 1 do not know our exact loss, but fear Gen. Hooker has lost considerable of our left.
I learn from the prisoners taken that the rebels intend disputing every step to Richmond. I shall run the risk of it, holding them in check here while I resume the original plan.
My entire force is undoubtedly inferior to that of the rebels, who will fight well, but I will do all I can with the force at my command. [Signed] G. B. MCCLELLAN.
Large Union Meeting in New Orleans.
[Spccial to tho Times from Cairo.]
CHICAGO, May 5.
A refugee from Memphis brings the news of the occupation of Baton Rouge by tho federal forces, and the passage up the river of gunboats.
Butler's army had landed at New Orleans. An immense amount of cotton was discovered'and seized.
The Union citizens held a meeting, which was attended by numbers and with the most enthusiastic demonstrations of joy.
According to our informant but little opposition was made to the gunboats coming up the river.
At Baton Rougo a few rebel troops had been enrolled and wero stationed at that place, but they fled on the approach of the federal fleet.
Capture of Cotton, Sugar &c. ,. .. ST. LOUIS, May 5. A refugee from the South, who was at New Orleans when our fleet arrived, says that our forces captured a large quantity of cotton, sugar and other property.
Chronology Of Secession and War in New Orleans. Below wo give in a few lines the prominent events in the history of New Orleans for the past year of rebellion:
January 10—Forts St. Phillip and Jackson, on.tbe Mississippi, below New Orleans and Fort Pike, on Lake Poncharlrain seized.
Jan. II—Tho U. S. barracks at Baton Rouge seized. Jan. 23—The Louisiana State Convention meets at Baton Rougo.
Jan. 26—Convention passes the secession ordinance, 113 to 17. Jan. 31—Seizure of the U. S. Mint and custom house at New Orleans b}* State authorities. The officers take tho oath of allegiance to Louisiana.— Tho United Slates cutter McClelland, lying at Now Orleans is delivered by the officers to the State authorities.
February 4—The Louisiana Sonators formally secedo from the United States Senate.
Fob. 6—New Orleans illuminated in honor of secession. March 1—Beauregard of Louisiana appointed by Confederate Congress at Montgomery Ala., Brigadier-Gen. of tho provisional army.
March 8—Louisiana passes an ordinance to transfer certain funds, (the amount seized at the Mint,) to the Confederacy.
April 25—The steamer Cahawba is seized at New Orleans and is subsequently released.
May 11—Tho New Orleans banks suspend specie paj'uvent. May 18—The Confederate Congress makes New Orleans a port of entry.
December 7—Gen. Butler's expedition arrives at Port Ro3ral, the rendezvous for the Ship Island expedition. 1862.
Jan. 9—Advance of Halleck's Mississippi expedition from Cairo. March 16—Commencement of attack on Island No. 10.
March 21—Department of the Gulf created, Gen. Butler in command. April 7—Surrender of Island No. 10.
April 14—Reported that the bombardment of the river forts began on this day.
April 24—Our gunboats passed the forts. April 25—Gunboats bofore the city
WASHINGTON, May 4.
Tho following important circulars have been addressed to tho foreign Ministers, announcing tho re-opening of communication with Southern localities re-conquered from the insurgents:
Department of State, WASHINGTON, May 2, 1802. Sir—I have the honor to state for 3"Our information that tho mails are now allowed to pass to and from New Orleans and other places, which, having been heretofore seized by insurgents, have since been recovered and re-open-ed by the land and naval forces of the United States. It is proper, however, to add that a military surveillance is maintained over such mails so far as tho government, finds it uecessary for the public safety.
I am. Sir, your ob'd't scrv't, WM. H. SEWARD.
Department of State, WASHINGTON, May 5, 1S62. Sir—I havo the honor to state for the information of j*our government, that a collector has been appointed by tho President for New Orleans, and tho neccssary preparations are being made to modify the blockade so far as to permit a limited shipment to and from that and one or more other ports which are now closcd by the blockade, at times and upon conditions which will be made known by proclamation.
I am, Sir, your ob'd't serv't, WM. H. SEWARD.
PITTSBURG LANDING, May 3.
To Hon. E. M. Stanton, Sec'y of Wa?\Gen Paino's division made a recconnoissance to Farmington to-day, and found about four thousand and five hundred of tho enemy, whom they drove in in gallant style.
An artillery recconnoissance went to Glcndale this morning and destroyed two trestle bridges and some track on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. It has been a splendid days' work for the left wing of the army.
Tho weather is clear and the roads are becoming good. [Signed,] Taos. A. SCOTT,
Ass't Secretary of War.
WASHINGTON, May 4.
Wo lYavo news from Richmond via Fredericksburg, of importance. The peoplo of the rebel capital are panic stricken. Tho wealthy citizens are packing up their furniture and sending it to the country. An apparently intoxicated person, the last week, paosing by the tobacco warehouse where our soldiers are confined cried out to them "Cheer up my boys, McClellan or McDowell will bo herein afewdays.'" The sentry shot him dead.
WASHINGTON, May 5.
Tho French Minister went to Richmond to assure the rebels that the Emperor of the French does not recognize them as a power among nations that England and France, by recognizing them as belligerents did all that could bo expected on the part of noutral governments that the blockade of their ports is effectual that they are fairly beaten in arms and that their independence as a nation is impossible that a continuance of hostilities by the threatened destruction of tho cotton and tobacco crops of their citizens wo'd bo a wanton injury to the commerce of tho world, injuring France England more than the United States, and that a resort to guerilla warfare, as proposed, would only demoralize their country and be simply a return to barbarism. The rebels have been admonished, therefore, that a cessation of hostilities is a duty, they owe to themselves and the world, and which all civilized nations will unite in requiring of them.
flgg-Newa from Richmond says tho people are panic stricken, and aro moving their furniture out of town.
GENERAL, ORDER.
STATK OF INDIANA,
EXKCUTIVE DEPAKTMENT,
INDIANAPOLIS, April 30, 1862. The requisition for additional Surgeons and nurses, in aid of the sick and wounded belonging to Indiana regiments at Pittsburg Landing Tennessee, having been filled, the public are hereby informed that no more can bo accepted or sent forward under the authority of this Department. Advices from Tennessee river state that tho assistance already sent is quiet sufficient to meet the demands of the public service.
Delegations, Societies and individuals, having Hospital supplies and Sanitary goods in charge for distribution, are advised to send them to tho Sanitary Commission, Indianapolis, for distribution. The Commission is very efficient and co-operates with this Department most heartly. By a rocent arrangement a Depot has been established at Pittsburg Landing in charge of an able Superintendant and reliable and intelligent assistants, who will hereafter receive, Btore and distribute supplies as needed to Indianaregiments in that vicinity.
By order of his Excellency, GOV. O. P. MORTON.
W. II. H. TERRELL, Military Secretary.
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Yorfctown Evacuated. WASHINGTON. May 4. The following report was just received from Fortress Monroe:
Yorktown was cvacuatcd last night. We have occupied the enemy's works. Thoy left a largo amount of camp equippage and great uumbers of guns, which they could not destroy for fear of be
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC May 4. To the Hon. E. M. Stanton:
We have the ramparts, a number of guns, ammunition, camp equipage, &c. We hold the entire rebel works, which our engineers report very strong. 1 have thrown all my cavalry and horse artillery forward in pursuit, supporting them with infantry. I will move Franklin's division and as much more as can be transported by water to West Point to-day. No time shall be lost.— The gunboats have gone up York river. Gloucester is also in our possession. I shall push the enemy to the wall.* G. B. McCLELLAN,
Major General.
The arm}" correspondent of the Associated Press says: We entered the enemy's works at 5 this morning, "which their rear deserted four hours before. Everything was found in utter confusion. About fifty picccs of heavy artillery were left spiked. Ammunition, camp eq-uippagc, tents and privato property of the officers were captured. A negro found there says the rebels threw a large amount of ordnance into the river.
Deserters have come into our lines. One states that the rebels cvacuatcd owing to the near approach of our parallels, and that thc3r feared the success of our gunboats on the York and James rivers, which would cut off their communication.
Cren. Johnson gave the order to evacuate on Thursday, to commence the following morning, which was done.
Magruder, it is said, strenuously op posed evacuating, saying if they could not whip the federals here they could not anywhere in Virginia. Gen. Lee arrived at Yorktown on Wednesday, and inspected their works minutely, after which it is supposed I10 recommended the evacuation, declaring the works untenable. Deserters agree that the troops wore much demoralized and disheartened when the order to evacuate was given, as all anticipated a fight there.
The rebels had 100.000 men on the Peninsula, and also 400 pieces of field artiller}'.
It is believed the rebels havo fallen back to Chickahomong Creek, beyond Williamsburg, where itisexpected they will make a stand. Gen. Stoneman with a large force of cavalry and artillery is pursuing the enemy, and will come up with their rear before night.
Thegunboats have passed Yorktown and are now shelling the shore on their way up the river, and following them arc a number of vessels loaded with troops to cftect a landing.
An official report just received says the enemy left 71 guns in the works at Gloucester Point. Equippage and ordnance stores were also left.
Another deserter just come in states that Jeff. Davis camo with Leo on Wednesday, and after a consultation with the prominent officers, all agreed to evacuate except Magruder.
Another Battle on the Frontier. KANSAS CITY, May 3. The Santa Fc mail has arrived.
Another battle has taken place between Col. Canby and tho Texans. at Porollo, on the Rio Grande, whore the Texans, had fortified themselves. Tho enemy was defeated. Our loss was 25 killed and wounded. The enemy's loss has not been assortained. Col. Canby with a portion of his command, made a detour and got below the enemy, while Major Paul was in their rear.— Tho whole of tho enemy's command will probably be taken, as their only alternative is to surrender or flee to the mountains where the Indians await them.
The Rebels Retreat before Gen. Miichel. HUNTSviLLE, Ala., May 1. To Hon. E. M. Stanto7i Secretary of War:
Early yesterday morning my troops crossed from the island to the main land, and captured one six-pounder cannon and their ammunition. The inhabitants report the ememy to have fled in great confusion. Signed,
O. M. MITCHELL. Brig. Gen.
SguMr. Henry Budd, of London, whose will has just been proved under £200,000, leaves the whole to his twro sons, on the pain of forfeiture if they wear a moustache—tho property in case to be applied to the erection of a dwelling for the homeless poor of Lon. don.
Schooner Burnt by the Pirate Rasliville. I I- NEW YORK, May 5.
Tho'""'Steam or Northern Light from Aspinwail, brings $615,000 in California treasure.
Our reccnt victories wore celebrated at Pannma on the 22d, b}^ the reception of friends of the Union, by Commodore McKee.
The steamer Saranac from Laman has arrived. .She fired a salute of 34 guns the samo day.
Advices from Jamaica, report the American schooner Gilfilan, from Philadelphia, for Jamaica, burnt at sea on Feb. 10th, by the pirate Nashville.
WASHINGTON, May' 4'.
It the intention of the President to issue a proclamation in a few days, opening tho ports of Newbcrne, Beanfort, Savannah Fernandina and New Orleans to the trade of the world.— This important measure will relcaso the Administration of any international embarrassments and largely tend to restore the entente cordiale between lha two sections of countrj-.
From Pittsburg. CAIRO, May 5.
The steamer Antelope arrived from Pittsburg Landing Sunday morning.— At tho affair at Farmingtown on Saturday, Pope took between 300 and 400 prisoners, tents, equipage, 4 pieces of artillery and several hundred muskets.
At tho time tho Antelope left Pittsburg loud and continuous firing was heard, but the cause was not ascertained.
More Particulars of the Fight. WASHINGTON, May 6. All letters for New Orleans should be sent to New York for transportation by government steamers.
Tho associated press agent gives some additional particulars from the advanco near Williamsburg, dated Monday evening, of the fight there.
Our loss was 17 killed and about400 wounded. Eighty rebels were left on tho field dead and 40 wounded.
We took nearly 200 prisoners.— Their dead were buried by us on the field.
A stand of colors belonging to tho rebel cavaliy was captured, and is now on the way to Washington.
McClellan and staff arrived on the field at 5 o'clock. He rode to the front greeted by cheers from his troops.— He immediately assumed command.
The rain poured down in torrents all day. Jeff. Davis was at Richmond at last accounts. The enemy's works at Williamsburg arc very formidable, extending across the Peninsula.
Rebels Being Reinforced at Corinth. PITTSBURG, TENN.,-May 6. Because of the horrible condition of the roads the army has not moved.
The enemy are receiving heavy reinforcements daily. On Sunday last Bragg made a speech to his troops, assuring them that it was the intention of Beauregard and his Generals to give the federals a battle at Corinth.
Greatdissatisfaction prevailed among the 12 months men, 011 account of tho conscript law.
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The roads are improving fast.
Severe Skirmish. WASHINGTON, MA}' 6.
Official dispatches received here indicate that the enemy arc in large forco and strongly intrenched near Williamsburg, and that they intend to dispute at that point .the furtlmr passage of our army. "There has been some brisk fighting, in which Gen. llannock had taken two redoubts, and repulsed Earty's rebel brigade by a brilliant bayonet charge.
In this engagement Gen. Han nock's forces are said "to have killed two rebel Colonels and two Lieut.-Cols., and captured one Col. and 150 prisoners.
Gen. McClellan highly compliments Gen. Han nock's conduct. At tho time of the sending of tho dispatch our loss was not known, but it is supposed to havo been considerable in proportion to the extent of the engagement, as the fight was severe.
ANOTHER PRIZE. WASHINGTON, May 6.
The U. S. gunboat Huron captured on tho 19th ult., off Charleston, the schooner Globo of Charleston, wrbile attempting to run tho blockade. Sho was bound to Nassau and was loaded with 1,000 bales of cotton and five tierces of rice. Her paper and log book were thrown overboard during the chaso.
A number of the members of tho committees of military affairs, of both tho Senate and House, accompanied by Gen. Clark, executive clerk of the House militaiy committee have gone to Fortress Monroe and to the headquarters of Gen. McClellan, to make enquires touching tho charges against Gen. Smith, and other matters of importance in the prosecution of the war.
Gen. Pope Captured S,000 prisoners. CAIRO, May 6.
Tho steamer Ella from Pittsburg Landing at 9 o'clock has arrived. On Sunday afternoon Gen. Popo displayed a battery of artillery 111 an open field near Farmington, in sight of thfeJ regiments of rebels, and succeeded in leading them on to take the battery and captued tho whole force, numbering 2,000. Desorters report great disatisfixction in tho rebel army both among the officers and men. Beauregard mado a speoch to them and said he would mako a desperate stand and force the federal army to retreat. Orders were issued to tho federal army to march Sunday night but they were prevented by the condition of the roads.
McClellan Occupies Williamsb'g.'
WILLIAMSBURG,
May 6.
The enemy evacuated this place and their works in front last night. Their rear guard passed through about six o'clock. At nine Gen. McClellan and escort entered and took possession,,