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condition they consider the expediency of telegraph and stamp duties, and excise duties upon cotton, tobacco, and all malt, and distilled liquors. On motion of Mr. Cox, it was resolved that the President be requested to communicate to the House what, of any, steps the Executive Department has taken for the systematic exchange of prisoners. Latest from Western Virginia--reported Federal success. Cincinnati, January 8. --A special dispatch from Huttonsville, Va., says that Gen. Milroy's expedition, under Capt. Lacy, in Tucker county, has also dispersed 400 rebels, capturing their Commissary and a large amount of stores; also, a 1st lieutenant and a private. Four rebels were found dead, and a large number wounded. A detachment of the forces was still in hot pursuit of the routed enemy. Further.--The New York Herald, of the 9th instant, has the following later information: Our army in Western Virginia continues active. A brilliant affair is announced to hav
trong at Blue's Gap, east of Romney, at day light this morning. The rebels were completely routed with the loss of 15 killed, two pieces of cannon, their wagons, &c., with 20 prisoners, including one commissioned officer. Our loss was none. It is rumored here this afternoon that the rebels are in full retreat from Hancock. Skirmish in Western Virginia--the rebels run as usual. Cincinnati, Jan. 8. --A special dispatch to The Gazette, from Huttonsville, says that Gen. Milroy is still moving. An expedition sent out by him of 300 of the 32d Ohio, under Capt. Lacy, into Tucker county, dispersed 400 rebels, capturing a Commissary and a large amount of his stores, a first Lieutenant, and a private. Four rebels were found dead on the ground, and a large number wounded.--One detachment is still in hot pursuit. Attack on Yankee soldiers by armed negroes.(!) A member of the Indiana 20th regiment, now encamped near Fortress Monroe, communicates the following
men, who had been drawn from Bealington, Beverly, Huttonsville, Elkwater, and Cheat Mountain. My force did not exceed twelve hundred effective men of all arms. Gen. Reynolds, U. S. A., commanded the whole of the enemy's forces, and General Milroy the attack on our right. General Milroy is reported, by prisoners captured, to have been wounded. The enemy left upon the field thirty-five dead and thirteen wounded. They carried from the field large numbers of dead and wounded. This I geGeneral Milroy is reported, by prisoners captured, to have been wounded. The enemy left upon the field thirty-five dead and thirteen wounded. They carried from the field large numbers of dead and wounded. This I get from citizens who reside upon the roads along which they retreated. Ten or twelve ambulances were seen conveying their wounded. We captured three prisoners, and about one hundred stand of arms, which the enemy had thrown away in his flight. Although we have reason to be thankful to God for the victory achieved over our enemies on this occasion, we can but lament the loss of many valuable lives. Our casualties amount to twenty killed ninety-six wounded, and twenty-eight missing. Man
rvice. The deserters and prisoners that have fallen into our lines are armed with improved rifles. From Gen. Fremont's Department. Wheeling, Va., April 13. To Hon. E. M. Stanton,Secretary of War: A dispatch just received from Gen. Milroy, at Monterey, under date of yesterday, states as follows: The rebels, about one thousand strong, with cavalry companies and two pieces of artillery, attacked my pickets this morning, about ten o'clock, and drove them some two miles. I seer, are coming — when and what number is not stated. A telegram from Gen. Schenck, district of Cumberland, gives a rumor that the rebel General Jackson has ordered his Greenbrier force, four thousand, to Moorefield, not yet in sight. Gen. Milroy, at Monterey, reports organized bands of thieves and murderers, under commissions from Ex-Governor Letcher, in that vicinity, and prompt measures to exterminate them. Gen. Cox sends encouraging news from the Kanawha, but speaks of bottoml
e horrible. My informant was twenty-eight hours in coming from near Warrenton Junction to Washington by railroad. From Buffalo Gap — reported capture of Confederates. New York, April 25. --The Times's Wheeling dispatch says that General Milroy overtook on Monday the rear guard of the rebel cavalry, six miles west of the railroad, near Buffalo Gap. The rebels fled, and were pursued by our cavalry. General Milroy learned that the main body of the rebels stopped on Sunday night six General Milroy learned that the main body of the rebels stopped on Sunday night six miles beyond Buffalo Gap, but being cut off from Staunton by General Banks, fled southwest through Bath and Allegheny counties for the head waters of the James river. Eight rebels, including the guerilla Barnet, were captured in Pendleton county. From Washington — the French Minister's visit to Richmond — the slave trade treaty. Washington, April 24. --The French Minister, M. Henri Mercier, returned here to-day in the frigate Gassendi, from Richmond via Norfolk. Soon after his arri<
is service, has returned, and others are returning. In a severe running fight of seven miles, Lawson killed seventeen guerrillas and took nineteen prisoners. The town of Addison, a small place, the only one in the new county, being deserted, was burned. It had been a guerilla haunt. A formidable organization in Braxton, Webster, and adjoining counties, is entirely destroyed, the leaders proposing to surrender. It is understood the guerillas taken will be promptly tried and shot. General Milroy's scouts on the 23d instant, attacked the rear guard of the enemy ten miles east of the Shenandoah Mountain, the boundary of this department. They killed one Lieutenant and two men, and captured a Lieutenant and one man. None of our men were hurt. The rebel conscripts are deserting in large numbers, swearing Unionism and returning home. Snow fell eighteen inches deep at Monterey on the 24th Instant. Death of General Smith. Pittsburg Landing, April 27. Hon. E. M. S
arrived here this afternoon from the filed. She brings us news of importance and reports no change or movements. The bombardment was kept up by the mortars at long intervals. Chicago, April 29, 1862.--The rebel strength Wright is stated by intelligent deserters at 8,000 men, under General who has not been superseded as reported.--They have seven batteries, mounting twenty-six guns. "the mountain Department." Wheeling, Va., April 29, 1862. A trusty scout sent out by General Milroy went within seven miles of Staunton, and round there a rebel cavalry company, and learn that Johnston, shortly after leaving the Shenandoah mountain, was orders back, but replied that its occupation by 10,000 Yankees made it impossible. He was then ordered to join Jackson east of the Blue Ridge, which was being rapidly done. The some scout reports the loss of a foraging party twelve mile from McDowell. While water bound it was attacked by guerillas, the wagons and horses were dest
left Staunton on Wednesday morning, and on the evening of the same day the rear guard of his army encamped four miles west of Buffalo Gap, fourteen miles from Staunton. Gen. Johnson's forces had advanced to Shenandoah mountain, in pursuit of Gen. Milroy, who was falling back before the united forces of Jackson and Johnson. A hope was entertained that the command of Gen. Johnson would overtake and engage the enemy under Milroy, who is said to have about 8,000 men under his command. AmongMilroy, who is said to have about 8,000 men under his command. Among the passengers on the train was an Adjutant of the 5th New York regiment, who was captured at Harrisonburg, on Tuesday last. This prisoner manifested all the imperilment symptoms which characterize those who are foolishly endeavoring to subjugate the South. In an interview with him, he stated that this was his first visit to Richmond, and although he was not attended with the same company, and surrounded by the same circumstances which he expected to attend his entrance to the Capital of the
Fight in the Upper Valley. fight took place on Thursday between the advance forces of Gen and the forces under the Federal Milroy. We present below a copy received yesterday at 10 o'clock Governor Letcher: Staunton, May 9 Jaks Luther: Jackson's advance the enemy on Sutlingson Hill well's, yesterday at . After hard fighting, he routed them from all . Our loss is about three killed and General Johnson wounded in Col. & C. Harman in the arm; arm broken; Col. Gibbons we had no in the fight. All this morning, and the army up to the engagement if the enemy will . Hill is about 86 miles above on the Parkersburg road, and in of Highland. McDowell's is on road, near where it crosses the Bull river. Monterey, the county seat of in the direction of which the enemy is nine miles from McDowell of Monterey the country is very so much so as, perhaps, to . It is hoped, however, forces will be overtaken be- McDowell's and Monterey.
pected to unite with all his forces in this project. It is unnecessary to say that this scheme will be resisted, and that, as it supposes an abandonment of the steam boats, it is the best thing that can happen for us. Jackson's victory over Milroy seems to have been complete. The defeated enemy left all then wounded in the hands of our men, and are endeavoring to make their escape, pursued with all the energy peculiar to old Stone wall's operations. We learn that he has sent couriers all along the line of the enemy's retreat, calling on the people to obstruct the reads in every possible way. He seems determined to rest satisfied with nothing less than the capture of the whole army. His move upon Milroy, while he had Banks in his front, was a beautiful strategic operation and demonstrated the immense advantage of interior lines of operation. It resembles the operations of the Consuls Nero and Living, when they cut off Hasdrubal on the Metaurnss during the second Punic war.