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The Daily Dispatch: may 3, 1862., [Electronic resource], Late from the North. (search)
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29, 1862.--The rebel strength Wright is stated by intelligent deserters at 8,000 men, under General who has not been superseded as reported.--They have seven batteries, mounting twenty-six guns.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