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Stoneman (search for this): article 23
m retain charge of everything and run at large, while he refused to give us any information, and is as in and defiant as though he expected to see us driven from here and he again resume his wonted sway. It is said that letters were found upon one of the rebels taken prisoner, giving them information. He was arrested while passing the lines, by an officer of the Second Rhode Island, and escorted to close confinement by his own regiment. He has been turned over to General McClellan by General Stoneman, who caused his arrest. St. Peter's church occupied. The 6th cavalry occupied St. Peter's church to-day, the rebels falling back, Gen. Stuart and Col. Lee having been there but a few hours before. The church has been closed, and further desecration of it will be prevented by our troops. Here it was that Gen. Washing promised to "love, honor, and protect" the beautiful widow. Another retreat. Contraband coming in last night say the rebels are again moving back over th
Goldsborough (search for this): article 23
ispatch, no official dispatches had been received regarding Commodore Goldsborough's expedition up the James river, but the following statemenher sources, it is believed embraces the material facts: Com. Goldsborough was accompanied by the steam frigate to Buchanan and the gunbl battery at Hardy's Point, fifteen miles above Newport News. Com. Goldsborough, on arriving within range of the last named work, at once sheeir guns mostly dismounted and rendered temporarily useless. Com. Goldsborough took the proper precautions to secure the ordnance thus left d all her original consorts, doubtless on Saturday followed Commodore Goldsborough and the other portion of the squadron up the river. When last heard from on Friday, Commodore Goldsborough was continuing his progress, with the most of his squadron, up the river above Jamestown,on of their works be low Fort Darling has doubtless enabled Commodore Goldsborough to get within range of Fort Darling Certain mortar boats an
Buchanan (search for this): article 23
n papers received contain some further news of the war. We make up the following summary: The expedition up James river. Washington, May 19. --At the time of the preparation of this dispatch, no official dispatches had been received regarding Commodore Goldsborough's expedition up the James river, but the following statement, gleaned from the Evening Star and other sources, it is believed embraces the material facts: Com. Goldsborough was accompanied by the steam frigate to Buchanan and the gunboats Dakotas, Deafitazze, and Wachusett, and tug Zouave, the latter being mounted with a single gun. They found the first rebel battery, at Dog's Point, deserted, but the rebel flag was still flying over the rebel battery at Hardy's Point, fifteen miles above Newport News. Com. Goldsborough, on arriving within range of the last named work, at once shelled it, and on receiving no response, after duly reconnoitering, landed a force of marines, found it also deserted, and most of t
Wise (search for this): article 23
ing are very bitter in their feelings and expressions. It is reported that there is but one Union man in the town; others will be discovered in a day or two, of course. The place was evacuated by the enemy on Sunday last. All the rebel troops from Norfolk passed through Suffolk on the way to Richmond. Suffolk is a beautiful town, the streets being wise and pleasantly shaded with trees. A reconnaissance was made yesterday by Maj. Dodge's mounted rifles as far as Kempsville, Gov. Wise's place. No prisoners were taken, and but little information was obtained. The place was found almost deserted. A flag of truce was sent out yesterday in the direction of Suffolk, to return a prisoner of State released from Fort Warren. The Seaboard and Roanoke railroad has been found in good condition to Suffolk, only a single bridge having been destroyed. The road will be repaired immediately, and the rolling stock put on as soon as possible. A large quantity of copper
May 16th (search for this): article 23
petent board of officers, and one- half of its value thereof shall go to Robert Small and associates, who assisted in the rescue of the Planter, with the provide that the Secretary of the Navy invest the same in United States stocks, the interest to be paid to Small and his associates, or their heirs. The bill was taken up and passed. From the Peninsula--Yankee gunboats of the Pamunney. The Philadelphia Inquirer's correspondent writing from "Waterico, New Kent county," Friday, May 16, says: To-day the pickets of the 3d Illinois cavalry advanced to this point, which is six miles by water from White House Point. Here is the residence of a wealthy planter named Braxton Garlick. His residence is built upon a high bluff, in a romantic and beautiful spot. He is as bitter a rebel as is to be found in the country. It was he who had the schooners sunk in the river above and below here, but our gunboats run by them easily. He has taken nearly everything to Richmond, exc
May 18th (search for this): article 23
essels necessary to make any future naval attack upon it effective. The James river and its banks is now clear of rebel vessels and soldiers in arms up to a point eight miles below Richmond. Formal occupation of Suffolk. Suffolk, Va., May 18. --This place, which is 17 miles from Norfolk by fall and 26 by road, was occupied by the Union troops at 8 o'clock this morning. No rebel troops were found in the vicinity, and no opposition was made to the occupation of the city. Many oyed. The road will be repaired immediately, and the rolling stock put on as soon as possible. A large quantity of copper bolting was found stored on the railroad yesterday, of which possession was taken. Affairs at Norfolk. Norfolk, May 18. --The city still continues very quiet, and the citizens admit that the state of affairs is much more satisfactory under the authority of the United States then it was under rebel rule for some months past. One by one the stores are op
May 19th (search for this): article 23
of the war. We make up the following summary: The expedition up James river. Washington, May 19. --At the time of the preparation of this dispatch, no official dispatches had been receivt is understood that the bridge over Black Water was burned by the retreating army. NorfolkMay 19.--Several stores were opened this morning, for the first time since the occupation of the city burned yesterday afternoon. The rebel steamer Planter. In the Federal Senate on Monday, May 19, Mr. Grimes introduced a bill for the relief of Robert Small and others, colored, who recently dd the cry is still, "On to Richmond!" Rebels advancing upon Fredericksburg. Washington, May 19. --Two contraband have just arrived at Gen. Bayard's headquarters below Fredericksburg, anconfidence in the progress of Gen. McClellan's campaign. The war in Kansas. Leavenworth, May 19. --Gen. Blunt has issued marching orders to the New Mexican expedition. It consists of th
Dodge (search for this): article 23
any of the inhabitants have left, and those remaining are very bitter in their feelings and expressions. It is reported that there is but one Union man in the town; others will be discovered in a day or two, of course. The place was evacuated by the enemy on Sunday last. All the rebel troops from Norfolk passed through Suffolk on the way to Richmond. Suffolk is a beautiful town, the streets being wise and pleasantly shaded with trees. A reconnaissance was made yesterday by Maj. Dodge's mounted rifles as far as Kempsville, Gov. Wise's place. No prisoners were taken, and but little information was obtained. The place was found almost deserted. A flag of truce was sent out yesterday in the direction of Suffolk, to return a prisoner of State released from Fort Warren. The Seaboard and Roanoke railroad has been found in good condition to Suffolk, only a single bridge having been destroyed. The road will be repaired immediately, and the rolling stock put on as s
Bayard (search for this): article 23
of birds are warbling in the trees by day, and the melancholy whistle of the "whip-poor-will," with the hooting of the owl, would prevent every not tired soldier from sleeping. Snakes, lizards, ants, mosquitos, and myriads of bugs and vermin abound, to annoy us as much as possible, but they do not dampen the ardor of the men in the least, and the cry is still, "On to Richmond!" Rebels advancing upon Fredericksburg. Washington, May 19. --Two contraband have just arrived at Gen. Bayard's headquarters below Fredericksburg, and report that the rebels are about fifteen miles below Fredericksburg, with a considerable force of infantry, cavalry, and artillery. The information seems reliable. The bridge across the Rappahannock will be completed to night; the Locomotive arrived over the road from Aquia Creek to Falmouth last evening, bringing one hundred and fifty workmen, who are to-day employed in finishing the bridge. The telegraph "on to Richmond." The U. S.
Seward (search for this): article 23
ringing one hundred and fifty workmen, who are to-day employed in finishing the bridge. The telegraph "on to Richmond." The U. S. military telegraph has an office open and in operation in a saw-mill at the 14th mile post from Richmond. The lines to the various camps and stations between the headquarters and Fortress Monroe are in good condition, and working admirably under the personal superintendence of Mr. Thos. F. Eckert. Nation of the Secretaries. Secretaries Welles and Seward, and Attorney-General Blair, returned to-day from their visit to Fortress Monroe and the Peninsula. They appear to be well satisfied with their visit, and express the utmost confidence in the progress of Gen. McClellan's campaign. The war in Kansas. Leavenworth, May 19. --Gen. Blunt has issued marching orders to the New Mexican expedition. It consists of the Kansas 1st, 2d and 7th, and the Wisconsin 12th and 15th regiments, commanded by Gen. R. B. Mitchell, and is in every res
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