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Ely (search for this): article 1
t was progressing in Northern Virginia. The non-arrival of the Fredericksburg train at the usual hour gave rise to hundreds of surmises, and of course multiplied the rumors. On the arrival of that train at 6 P. M. the following facts were obtained: The enemy are reported to have crossed the Rappahannock on Tuesday night and yesterday morning in three places. United States, Ely's, and Germanna fords, advancing some distance this side of the river. The forces that crossed at Germanna and at Ely's came three miles this side of Chancellorsville, on the old battle field, and skirmished with our forces a little, and then retired, recrossing the river. Those crossing at the United States ford were reported to be within five miles of Fredericksburg when the train left Hamilton's Crossing, at half-past 2 P. M. Our scouts, who had been over the other side of the river, ascertained from citizens that the enemy went forward very reluctantly when ordered to advance. Information was
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
The News. Early yesterday morning the city was rife with rumors to the effect that an engagement was progressing in Northern Virginia. The non-arrival of the Fredericksburg train at the usual hour gave rise to hundreds of surmises, and of course multiplied the rumors. On the arrival of that train at 6 P. M. the following facts were obtained: The enemy are reported to have crossed the Rappahannock on Tuesday night and yesterday morning in three places. United States, Ely's, and Germanna fords, advancing some distance this side of the river. The forces that crossed at Germanna and at Ely's came three miles this side of Chancellorsville, on the old battle field, and skirmished with our forces a little, and then retired, recrossing the river. Those crossing at the United States ford were reported to be within five miles of Fredericksburg when the train left Hamilton's Crossing, at half-past 2 P. M. Our scouts, who had been over the other side of the river, ascertained from
United States (United States) (search for this): article 1
eds of surmises, and of course multiplied the rumors. On the arrival of that train at 6 P. M. the following facts were obtained: The enemy are reported to have crossed the Rappahannock on Tuesday night and yesterday morning in three places. United States, Ely's, and Germanna fords, advancing some distance this side of the river. The forces that crossed at Germanna and at Ely's came three miles this side of Chancellorsville, on the old battle field, and skirmished with our forces a little, and then retired, recrossing the river. Those crossing at the United States ford were reported to be within five miles of Fredericksburg when the train left Hamilton's Crossing, at half-past 2 P. M. Our scouts, who had been over the other side of the river, ascertained from citizens that the enemy went forward very reluctantly when ordered to advance. Information was also brought down by passengers on the same train that the enemy were making a general advance along the entire lines.
Fredericksburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
sed the Rappahannock on Tuesday night and yesterday morning in three places. United States, Ely's, and Germanna fords, advancing some distance this side of the river. The forces that crossed at Germanna and at Ely's came three miles this side of Chancellorsville, on the old battle field, and skirmished with our forces a little, and then retired, recrossing the river. Those crossing at the United States ford were reported to be within five miles of Fredericksburg when the train left Hamilton's Crossing, at half-past 2 P. M. Our scouts, who had been over the other side of the river, ascertained from citizens that the enemy went forward very reluctantly when ordered to advance. Information was also brought down by passengers on the same train that the enemy were making a general advance along the entire lines. We are disposed to believe, however, the movement is intended as a grand reconnaissance in force. From the Peninsula we have no material change to note. The ene
Chancellorsville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
he non-arrival of the Fredericksburg train at the usual hour gave rise to hundreds of surmises, and of course multiplied the rumors. On the arrival of that train at 6 P. M. the following facts were obtained: The enemy are reported to have crossed the Rappahannock on Tuesday night and yesterday morning in three places. United States, Ely's, and Germanna fords, advancing some distance this side of the river. The forces that crossed at Germanna and at Ely's came three miles this side of Chancellorsville, on the old battle field, and skirmished with our forces a little, and then retired, recrossing the river. Those crossing at the United States ford were reported to be within five miles of Fredericksburg when the train left Hamilton's Crossing, at half-past 2 P. M. Our scouts, who had been over the other side of the river, ascertained from citizens that the enemy went forward very reluctantly when ordered to advance. Information was also brought down by passengers on the same
Washington, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 1
e within five miles of Fredericksburg when the train left Hamilton's Crossing, at half-past 2 P. M. Our scouts, who had been over the other side of the river, ascertained from citizens that the enemy went forward very reluctantly when ordered to advance. Information was also brought down by passengers on the same train that the enemy were making a general advance along the entire lines. We are disposed to believe, however, the movement is intended as a grand reconnaissance in force. From the Peninsula we have no material change to note. The enemy are busily engaged in repairing the wharf at West Point, and a few cavalry have made their appearance at that place. The forces which have been withdrawn from Charleston, and who are reported to have sailed South, may make their appearance in this direction. In evacuating Washington, North Carolina, the enemy destroyed the fortifications and everything of value there. The evacuation commenced on Thursday evening last.
West Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
e within five miles of Fredericksburg when the train left Hamilton's Crossing, at half-past 2 P. M. Our scouts, who had been over the other side of the river, ascertained from citizens that the enemy went forward very reluctantly when ordered to advance. Information was also brought down by passengers on the same train that the enemy were making a general advance along the entire lines. We are disposed to believe, however, the movement is intended as a grand reconnaissance in force. From the Peninsula we have no material change to note. The enemy are busily engaged in repairing the wharf at West Point, and a few cavalry have made their appearance at that place. The forces which have been withdrawn from Charleston, and who are reported to have sailed South, may make their appearance in this direction. In evacuating Washington, North Carolina, the enemy destroyed the fortifications and everything of value there. The evacuation commenced on Thursday evening last.
Jefferson Davis (search for this): article 1
e Union armies. The prestige of Gen. Lee., and his veteran army has become the last hope and the last reliance of Jeff. Davis and his followers. In the present exhausted condition of the rebellions States, with all their able-bodied men in thepse of the rebellion. On the other hand while a victory over Gen. Grant, in Virginia, may revive the sinking fortunes of Davis, nothing else will save him beyond the summer's campaign. Hence we cannot doubt that he has resolved to stake his Confedng all their available forces, and that he has made his dispositions for a successful conflict with the largest army that Davis can muster in Virginia without absolutely abandoning his base of supplies in Georgia, with an easy confidence, therefore,due to our citizens. The West Virginia Representation in the Yankee Congress. In the Yankee House, last week, Mr. Davis called up the report of the committee on declaring B. M. Kitchen not entitled to a seat as a representative from the se
Meade (search for this): article 1
Important order of General Meade--Arrangement for Holding on to volunteers whose time has expired. The Washington Star, of Friday evening, has the following important announcement, showing that there is, and is to be, trouble in the Army of the Potomac with the expired enlistment men. It is because of this that Burnside has gone to Grant, in stead of undertaking his independent expedition up the Peninsula. The Star says: As the time is approaching when a number of the regiments belonging to the Army of the Potomac are to be discharged from the military service of the United States, by reason of the expiration of the term of service for which they were mustered into said service, Major Gen. Meade has announced to such troops that the War Department has decided that the term of service of a regiment is to be computed from the date of muster into the service of the United States, without reference to the date of enrollment or any service rendered a State. The Comma
Burnside (search for this): article 1
ers whose time has expired. The Washington Star, of Friday evening, has the following important announcement, showing that there is, and is to be, trouble in the Army of the Potomac with the expired enlistment men. It is because of this that Burnside has gone to Grant, in stead of undertaking his independent expedition up the Peninsula. The Star says: As the time is approaching when a number of the regiments belonging to the Army of the Potomac are to be discharged from the military sittle opposition manifested, and that was completely overwhelmed by the preponderance of sentiment in its favor. Three new regiments have been organized by Wisconsin, and are en route for the front. The 36th and 37th have been assigned to Burnside's corps, and the 38th to the second army corps. The Veteran Reserves organized at New Orleans have been ordered to Washington. A Characteristic article from the Herald-- Grant's estimate of the Virginia campaign. The New York Herald
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