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THE MURDER AT ASHTON-UNDER-
LYNE.

APPREHENSION OF TWO MEN IN MAN-
CHESTER.

On Tuesday afternoon two men were captured
in a house in Butler-street, Manchester, of whom
the authorities had been in search, on the charge of
being concerned in the murder of police-constable
Jump, at Ashton, on Saturday morning last. About
four o'clock four members of the county constabu-
lary came over to Manchester, and proceeded at
once to the neighbourhood of Butler-street ; they
were also accompanied by four of the Manchester
city police. In Butler-street they met with police-
constable Robert Shaw, of the C division, and he
pointed out to them the house they were in quest
of. This is No. 136, Butler-street, and is occupied
by a man named John Johnson; a maker of brick-
men's shovels and other instruments. The police
quietly but quickly surrounded the house and
knocked for admittance. No reply was made, and
the front door was immediately forced ; then Mrs.
Johnson made her appearance, and endeavoured to
stop the progress of the two officers who entered.
One of them raised her in his arms, carried her
across the floor, and ran up the stairs. Just as the
officers were going up the staircase they caught
sight of two men standing in a doorway on the
right-hand side at the top ; but before the officers
could reach them they had slammed the door to
and bolted it. The door was quickly broken open,
and inside they found two men. The blind was
down, and the room tolerably dim. The offi-
cers only expected to find one man, and were
taken somewhat by surprise. One of them
broke a pane of glass in the window, and called
for assistance. At the back door was police-con-
stable Shaw, and he, on hearing the call, broke
the back door open and two other doors, all of
which were locked, and, followed by more officers,
ran up into the room where the prisoners were
found. At first the prisoners were inclined to be
rough, but the appearance of so strong a body of
police caused them to submit, though very sullenly.
They were charged with being concerned in the
murder of Police-constable Jump,hut made no reply.
After putting on their coats they were handcuffed,
and a cab sent for, and removed to the railway sta-
tion, from whence they were taken by the first train
to Ashton. The room in which they were found is at
the back of the house, and contained a bed. On the
table were the remains of their dinner. They had
on their shirts and white moleskin trousers only ;
the remainder of their clothes was found in the
house. One of the men, whose name is John Ward,
alias Knowles, has the marks of recently-inflicted
blows on the forehead and nose. The other gave
the name of Michael Burke. On the spot where the
deceased (Jump) was found a piece of paper which
had been used for wadding was picked up, and on
it was written " Michael Burke." This man, up to
the time of the murder, wore bushy whiskers, but
they had since been shaved off. Both men are from
the neighbourhood of Droylsden, and have been ab-
sent from home since the affray. The house in But-
ler-street was searched, and two shovel-hafts, a
hammer, and a gunstock were found and taken
away. Se?g,eant Nadin, of the B division, after-
wards apprehended Johnson, the occupier of the
house. He was drunk at the time. It is a singular
coincidence that the observations of Police-constable
Shaw, who was on duty in Butler-street, led him to
remerk to his sergeant that he believed some of the
men who were " wanted" at Ashton were in John-
son's house. The officer had noticed Mrs. Johnson
fetching liquor into the house very frequently since
Saturday, and Johnson himself had been in a state
of intoxication for several days past. All the doors
in the house and about the yard being kept locked
would seem to indicate that Johnson knew who his
lodgers were. Johnson has a very
good trade
amongst the bricklayers, enjoying almost a mono-
poly in this district.

Having proceeded thus far, and near the Court-
house, the enemy seemed to have been reinforced,
and made a stand on the road and in the fields to
the right and left of it. Thinking to flank them
and capture the whole force, Colonel Lee, of the Ist
proceeded round their position to cut off retreat,
but, the movement occupying longer time than de-
sired, the second squadron of the 9th prepared to
charge ; and as they trotted towards the enemy
the Federal leader could be plainly seen and heard
haranguing his troops, urging and begging them
to act like men, and stand. His eloquence was of
no avail, and as the second squadron of the 9th in-
creased their pace and came near to them with flash-
ing sabres the Federal officer galloped toward
them, thinking his men would follow. Not so, how-
ever, and as he wheeled his horse back again our
men were upon him ; he fell shot in the head;
his men gave a feeble volley with pistols, and scam-
pered off the field in ludicrous style, leaving killed
and wounded behind and many prisoners. Captur-
ing outposts and pickets in great number, and over-
taking wearied horsemen, it was ascertained that
the force engaged were squadrons of the sth United
States' regulars, who had seen hard service in Texas
and the Indian countries, and had never refused a
charge before, Their camps were reported to be
adjacent, and, proceeding thither, everything was
destroyed and put to the torch.
From several captured in and about these camps
it was ascertained that several regiments were wait-
ing for our advance up the road, and, as their
pickets were stronger and more numerous than
usual, it was deemed advisable to halt. The second
squadron of the 9th were dismounted and thrown
to the front (on the skirts of a wood to the right
and left of the road) to act as skirmishers and de-
fend the artillery, which was moved up, and took
position commanding a bridge in the hollow, the
enemy's force and ours being screened from view by
rising ground at either end of the road, our force
being farther from the front than theirs. Appear-
ing in considerable force, the enemy advanced in
admirable order, but, suddenly facing to the right
about, were quickly retreating, when the dis-
mounted men poured a volley into them, emptying
many saddles and causing much confusion. Re-
forming, they were a second time reinforced, and
came on to the charge up the rise in
gallant style. Barning to distinguish them-
selves, the 3d squadron of the 9th (composed
of the Essex Light Dragoons, Captain Latane,
and Mercer County Cavalry, Lieutenant Walker,
commanding, under command of Captain Latane),
had received orders to charge the advancing enemy,
and, putting spurs to their steeds, dashed gallantly
along the road, the brave Latane 15 paces in front.
"Cut and thrust,'" shouted the Federal commander.
" On to them, boys," shouted Latane, and the meet-
ing squadrons dashed in full shock together. The
front of either column were unhorsed, and the fight
became instantly hot and bloody. Captain Latane
singled out the Federal commander, and cut off the
officer's hat close to his head, but the Federal, dodg-
ing the cut, rode past, and as he did so discharged
two revolver leads at Latane, killing him instantly.
The enemy rapidly giving way, our men shouted in
triumph, and cut right and left, pistolling the foe
with frightful accuracy and havoc; and seeing the
Federal Commander in pursuit of Adjutant Robins
(who was himself in pursuit of an enemy), a private
dashed after him and clove his skull in twain. The
battle between these rival squadrons, though of short
duration, was fierce and sanguinary in the extreme.
Scattered in all directions, and apparently paralysed
by the relentless fury of this corps, the enemy fled
in every direction, leaving killed, wounded, horses,
accoutrements, &c., in profusion upon the dusty
roads. Successful pursuit being impossible, their
camps were visited and destroyed ; Waggons on the
road were overtaken and burnt, and the entire route
from Ashland, by Hanover Court-house and Old
Church, to Station No. 22 (Tunstall's, we believe),
on the York River Railroad, was naught else
but a continuous scene of triumph and destruction.
Commissary and quartermaster's stores were seized
and burnt at every turn ; prisoners and horses were
captured and sent to the rear, and by the time of
their arrival at the railway station more than
1,000,000 dole. of Federal property must have been
captured and destroyed, besides scores of prisoners
riding in the rear. Upon approaching the railroad,_
cars were heard advancing and the whistle sounded.
By orders every man was instantly dismounted
w,
ranged beside the track. Again the whist
de
and thinking the force to be a friendly one perhable
ps,
the steam was stopped, when the Caroline troop
opening fir© disclosed the ruse,
towardsan the Chicks
and, putting on
steam again, on sped the train
hominy, and despite heavy logs
placed on the track,
carriages being but
uncovered freight trucks
made good its escape ;
but
the
uncoveredand having soldiers on
ed was frightful. Many
them the slaughter fro
of the enemy jumped mnstuhe train, and were after-
wards captured or killed, to the number
umbeLrieouf2noanort
more.
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The engineer was shot dead by
Lieutenant
Robinson. Still adding to their conquests at every
was immediatelyk sent to the
ut
step, a detachment
the Pamun ey, and discovering
four on
and some hun-
four large transports moored there,
Bred waggons or more, with teams, &e., in a waggon-
, yard, d all these were instantly seized, to the great
fright and astonishment of the Federals, and the
torch immediately applied to all things combustible.
One of the transports escaped and floated down the
river. The contents of the other three were chiefly
valuable commissary and quartermaster's stores,
vast quantities of army clothing, grain, fruits, and

secured.
Thinking that the enemy would send out an over
whelming force in pursuit, an unlikely route was
selected, and the whole command proceeded in
triumph to New Kent Courthouse. New Kent
Court-house being the rendezvous, the fourth squa-
dronclv, of the 9th, under command of Capt. Knight
(consistinga of the 1.0 ne n
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a n o
joined the column on its route thither.
cl.
aeleie in a "Han we
got Richmon' yet, boss P" asked a • ..
burnt t
transport
t andan d Lancaster
ga
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nt esr
cavalry) having ,
corn-
field, turning up his eyeballs in edmiration of the
Maryland cavalry. " Well, if we ain't, We wen
shall, for MeClellan and our boys is sure to fetch
him " Others, however, proved keener sighted
than the negro ; women ran to the wayside cottage
door, a flash of triumph mantled their cheek, and
as the eye kindles into a flame of admiration, tears
trickle down, and " God bless you, boys !" is all they
say. Now and then an old man is met by the way-
side, pensive and sad, but, recognising the horse-
man, he stops, looks astonished, and throws up his
hat, for the Maryland cavalry just arrived. Others
wave handkerchiefs—'tis useless to deceive them,
for a woman instinctively discovers friends or foes
at sight. " Our cavalry here !" exclaim they in
wonder, and with hands clasped upon their breast,
mutely, but eloquently, gaze. " Take care, men,
take care. Heaven bless you ; but take care—the
enemy are everywhere."
Such is their gentle warning given to the weary,
dusty, chivalric column dashing through the coun-
try in the rear. The advance' guard lowing
reached New Kent, and found an extensive sut-
ler's establishment, some dismount and enter. Every
description of goods that taste or fancy might re-
quire are found in profusion here. Clothes of all
descriptions and qualities, cutlery, sabres, pistols,
shoes, preserves, conserves, boots, stationery, wines,
liquors, tobacco, cigars, tea, coffee, sugar, tapioca,
maccaroni, champagne, sherry, and burgundy in
great quantity; in fine, all that men could buy for
money was there discovered, while round the store
lolled Federal soldiers, and the sleek, fat proprietor
eloquently holding forth upon M'Clellan's wonder-
ful genius as a commander, and the speedy subju-
gation of the rebels. Our wearied horsemen called
for refreshments, which the sutler handed to the
Maryland Cavalry,' (!) with great alacrity ; but
when pay was demanded our troopers roared with
laughter, told the proprietor who they were, and,
much to his surprise and indignation, pronounced
them all prisoners of war.
As the other troops arrived it was found that a
magnificent Federal ambulance had been captured
on the route, containing many valuable medical
stores. The vehicle and contents 'were burnt
when overtaken, the driver, a good-looking,
well-dressed doctor, and companions being accom-
modated with a mule each, and were at the
moment to be found among nearly 200 other non-
descripts—sailors, soldiers, teamsters, negroes, sut-
lers, &c., in the motley cavalcade at the rear.
Helping themselves liberally to all the store
afforded, our troops remained at the sutler's
until near midnight (Friday), when being com-
paratively refreshed, and all present, the head of
the column was turned towards the Chickahominy
and home. Champagne, we are told, flowed freely
while any remained—wines, liquors, and cigars
were all consumed. Yankee products of every de-
scription were appropriated without much ado, and
with light hearts all quietly journeyed by a lonely
road, near the main body of the enemy, and a little
before dawn of Sunday were on Chickahominy's
bank, ready to cross. Being far below all the
bridges, and where deep water flows, they know not
how or where to cross. Here was an awful situa-
tion for our gallant band. Directed to Blind Ford,
it was 15 feet deep. The enemy had blocked up
all the main roads, and had thousands scouring the
country, eager to entrap or slaughter them. But
two miles from M'Clellan's quarters, within sound
of their horse pickets, and without means to cross !
Quietly taking precautions against all surprise,
strict silence being enjoined upon the prisoners,first
one horseman plunged into the flood, and then ano-
ther at different points—all too deep; no ford dis-
coverable, no bridge ! The horses, it was thought,
would follow each other, and swim the stream; it
was tried, and the horses were carried away by the
current.

Breaking into small parties, the cavalrymen
swam and re-swam the river with their horses, and
when some 50 or more had been been landed, a
strange but friendly voice whispered in the dark,
The old bridge is a few yards higher up—it can
be mended!' Twas found, and mended it could
be ! Quieily working, tree after tree was felled,
earth, and twigs, and branches were carried and
piled up on the main props ; old logs were
rolled and pitched across the stream ; yet
after long and weary labour the bridge was
built, and the long and silent proccession of cavalry,
artillery, prisoners, and spoils safely and quietly
passed this frail impromptu bridge, scarcely any
sounds being heard but the rush of waters beneath.
Once across, and in the swamp, all was industry
and expedition. Artillery axles sank low in the
mire ; ten Yankee horses were hitched to each piece,
and as the first rays of morning crimsoned the tree
tops, the long iline rapidly sought the shade of
woods away from the Federal lines. Yet our troops
had not proceeded far when the advance were
halted. Who comes there ?' cried the Federal
horsemen in the swamp. Who goes there ?' calls
another, and quicker than thought our advance
guard (by order) dash away into the open ground ;
the Federals fire half-a-dozen shots and rush in pur-
suit. Into the thicket some half dozen Federal
horsemen dart after men, and quicker than lighten-
ing are surrounded and prisoners.
Once more within our lines, all went merry as a
marriage bell. Quickly the dirty weary band sped
sled them
along the Charles City road. Dawn r
to our pickets, and they entered our
'peps that ever
famished, but the noblest band of er
hca:tives faint and
bestrode a charger or drew a battle-blade for their
birthright as freemen. What, then, was the gene-
ral result ?' asked we of a wearied, dusty trooper
watering his jaded and faithful animal by a roadside
spring. 4 The result,'
onm e
answered he proudly, but
much exhausted, 'the result ? We have been in
ay
the saddle from Thursday
noon, never breaking
wherever he dared
reinin
or
morning g
breaking until
fast;Saturd
have whipped theenemy
to appear, never opposing more than equal forces;
we have burnt 200 waggons laden With valuable
stores, sunk or fired three large transports, captured
no horses and mules, lots of side arms, &e., brought
in 170 prisoners, four officers, and many negroes ;
killed and wounded scores of the enemy, pleased
Stuart, and had one man killed—poor Captain La -
tane. This is the result, and 3,000,000 dole cannot
cover the Federal loss in goods alone. As to my-
self,' said he, mounting and trotting away, I
wouldn't have missed the trip for 1,000 dols—his -
tory cannot show such another exploit as this of
Stuart's.' lie spoke the truth honestly and roughly,
as a true soldier, serving under an incomparable
leader. More words are not now needed—the whole
country is astonished and applauds—M'Clellan is
disgraced—Stuart and his troopers are now for ever
in history",

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