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The Daily Dispatch: June 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
oarded her in small boats from the shore. It is reported that all the rebel troops in North Carolina, including even the new conscripts, are moving to Virginia. A long correspondence is published, containing an account of the attack of Col. J. R. Jones, of the 8th Pennsylvania volunteers, upon the enemy in their entrenchments at Gum Swamp, in which he captured their artillery ammunition, and over 200 prisoners, completely destroying their works, and for a time dispersing them. They rallied, however, and, following in the rear of our troops, harassed them considerably until they reached their own lines. Here the fire of the enemy became very severe, and, unfortunately, Col. Jones was shot dead behind his own breastworks. The Seward Union Loyal League had a harmonious convention at Utica on the 27th. Several hundred returned volunteers were entertained by the ladies, and were expected to fraternize with the Leaguers, but, to the disgust of the politicians, they persisted in
The Daily Dispatch: June 1, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
Bad character. --Amongst a number of prisoners brought from Staunton on Saturday was Sampson Shrieves, sent down as a bushwhacker, murderer, and robber. He was arrested a few months since by order of Gen. Jones, and will be tried here by Court Martial. The prisoner was sent down in irons.