Named Entity Results, Suffolk, Va. (Virginia, United States)

Affairs in Suffolk. Our advices from Suffolk are to Wednesday night last. The number of troops now in and around Suffolk is estimated at 17,500. Major-General Peck is in command, assisted by BSuffolk are to Wednesday night last. The number of troops now in and around Suffolk is estimated at 17,500. Major-General Peck is in command, assisted by Brigadiers Ferry and Vessey. The infantry number 15,000, cavalry 2,500 and there are three batteries of artillery, numbering 17 pieces. The railroad is guarded all through the Dismal Swamp, chiefly Suffolk is estimated at 17,500. Major-General Peck is in command, assisted by Brigadiers Ferry and Vessey. The infantry number 15,000, cavalry 2,500 and there are three batteries of artillery, numbering 17 pieces. The railroad is guarded all through the Dismal Swamp, chiefly by new levies recently raised. The enemy is fortifying four miles this side of Suffolk, and they say they will hold the town at all hazards. The tidings of Gen. Mansfield's death, who fell at SSuffolk, and they say they will hold the town at all hazards. The tidings of Gen. Mansfield's death, who fell at Sharpsburg, was received at Suffolk with some regret by the citizens of that place. Gen, M. had been in command there for several months previous to his fall, and unlike Yankee officers generally, waSuffolk with some regret by the citizens of that place. Gen, M. had been in command there for several months previous to his fall, and unlike Yankee officers generally, was very mild and lenient in his rule. The people fear that they will not see his like again during Lincoln's Administration.

nds of colors were taken during the battle of the Antietam, and have been received at headquarters. Seven more are known to have been captured, and are in the hands of the different regiments which captured them. Confederates Threatening Suffolk, Va. A letter dated Suffolk, Va., September 18, to the New York Herald, says: For some time past it has been rumored that the rebels are in force at Franklin and Zuni, repairing bridges and getting ready for the grand joint land and riverSuffolk, Va., September 18, to the New York Herald, says: For some time past it has been rumored that the rebels are in force at Franklin and Zuni, repairing bridges and getting ready for the grand joint land and river advent of Merrimac No. 2. Scouting parties of the Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry have been scouring the country from Wintonsville to Zuni, keeping close watch of the movements of the enemy. On Monday Major George Stetzel, in command of companies L and D, with two mounted howitzers, started for Holyneck Chapel, Wainvale, and South Quay. Hearing that the rebels were rebuilding the bridge at Franklin, Major Stetzel went rapidly from South Quay to Franklin, and, secreting his command in the