The Sun.
London, England, 1862-06-10 00:00:00

says the Maryland Regiment fought with indomit-
able bravery, and that Col. Kenley led them on
frequently to bayonet charges. lie also slys that
on the third approach of Ashby the enemy displayed
a white flag until within pistol range, when Col.
Kenley ordered to cease firing. The whi e flag was
then thrown down, and the enemy ru,hed on our
troops, cutting and slashing, and refusing all guar.
ter. Lieut.-Col. Dushane and Major Miller are
both reported wounded and prisoners,"
The following was received at the War Depart-
ment, Washington, May 26, at 11 p.m.:—
" TO THE PRESIDENT.

" Williamsport, May 26, 4 p.m.
" I have the honour to report the safe arrival of
my command at this place last evening, at ten
o'clock, and the passage of the sth corps across the
river to-day, with comparatively but little loss..
"The loss of men in killed, wounded, and missing
in the different combats in which my command has
participated since the march from Strasburg, on the
morning of the 24th inst., I am unable now to re-
port ; but I have great satisfaction in being able to
represent that, although serious, it is much less than
might have been anticipated, considering tLe very
great disparity of forces engaged, and the long-
matured plans of the enemy which aimed at nothing
less than the entire capture of our force. A detailed
statement will be forwarded as soon as possible.
"My command encountered the enemy in a con-
stant succession of attacks, and in yell-contested
engagements at Strasburg, Middletown, Newton, at
a point also between those places, and at Winches-
ter. The force of the enemy was estimated at from
15,000 to 20,000 men, with very strong artillery
and cavalry supports. My own force consisted
of two brigades, less than 4,000 strong all told,
1,500 cavalry, ten Parrot guns, and six
smooth bores. The substantial preservation of the
entire supply is a source of gratification. It num-
bered about 500 waggons on a forced march of 53
miles, 35 of which were performed in one day, sub-
ject to constant attack in front,. rear, and flank, ac-
cording to its position, by the enemy in full force.
In panics of teamsters and the mischances of river
passage, I lost not more than 50 waggons. A full
statement of this loss will be forwarded forthwith.
" Very great commendation is due to Captain S.
B. Hoilabird, quartermaster, and Capt. E. G. Breck-
with, for the safety of the train.
" Our troops are in good spirits, and occupy both
sides of the river.
" N. P. BANKS, Maj. Gen. Commanding."
At New York the retreat of Banks caused a great
sensation. Rumours were circulated that the whole
State Militia were ordered for immediate service at
Washington, and dispatches from Albany state that
Governor Morgan had ordered the 6th Artillery
and the 7th Regiment to proceed at once to Wash-
ington. The Bth, 11th, 37th, and 71st of New York
city, and the 25th Regiment of Albany, together
withseveral other regiments, were to follow without
delay.
At Boston and other large cities steps were im-
mediately taken to forward troops to Washington,
and the greatest alacrity was shown among the
volunteers.
After two days of excitement a calmer feeling
prevailed, and a New York telegram of the 28th
says it was understood that no more militia were to
be sent off.
A portion of Gen. M'Clellan's forces had crossed
the Chickahominy river, at the three bridges de-
signated as Bottoms, the Railroad, and the New
Bridge. Other bridges were in course of construc-
tion for the purpose of furnishing additional means
of crossing for the troops and the immense artillery
and provision train.
A late telegram states that M'Clellan's advance
guard had captured Hanover Court-House. The
Federal loss is reported to be small, that of the
Confederates is considerable.
A sharp skirmish had taken place at Ellison's
Mills, and the resalt was to place Mechanicsville—

a point only five miles from Richmond—in posses-
sion of the Federals. General M'Clellan was at
Mechanicsville on the 24th.

Generals M'Dowell and Ord were in Washington
on the 27th, and returned to Fredericksburg, after
an interview with the President and Secretary
Stanton.

The sick and wounded men who escaped from
Strasburg say the rebels deliberately attacked our
sick train, firing into the ambulances, upon faint-
ing men by the wayside, killing in cold blood men
incapable of making a resistance.
The It'orfolk Day-bock had been suppressed, at
the request of a meeting of citizens, for publishing
a communication assailing severely those Union
citizens who had taken the oath of allegiance.
Prior to its suppression the Day-book published a
statement that ex-President Buchanan had given
it as his opinion that the rebellion cannot be put
down, and that the slaveholders of the South will
never yield.

A Norfolk despatch of the 24th says :
" This being Queen Victoria's birthday, the Bri-
tish steamer Rinaldo, in this harboni,displayed her
flags, and at noon fired a salute. The American war
vessels in port also displayed the British ensign at
the fore, and the American flag at all other points,
in honour of the occasion."
Affairs at Corinth were in state; quo. The fol-
lowing is the latest telegram from that locality :
"Before Corinth, 27th.
" General Halleck has issued orders prohibiting
skirmishing. The pickets on each side are now
friendly, and within conversation distance, which
they improve. Last night five rebels, including
ono sergeant, visited our forces along our line. Our
forces are within two miles of the rebel works. In
some places our guns are within battering distance,
but the dense woodlands intervening, prevent
either party Opening fire. Camp rumours say
Vicksburg has surrendered and that our fleet is en
route for Memphis.

The reporter of the Associated Press at General
HaHeck's head quarters says all the news from
Cornish telegraphed from Chicago, derived via
Goairo esome time past, is entirely unfounded.
N
gogemf nt of the least consequence has
;) for
occurred in Corinth or vicinity up to 11.30 last
evening. _ _ _

" General Curtis, with the army of the South-
West, had joined General Halleck before Corinth.
Other Federal generals with their divisions, Were

also en route for the vicinity of Corinth.
" We have intelligence from Vicksburg, Missis-
sippi, that the fleet of Commander Farragut had

arrived in front of that city and demanded the sur-

render of the place to his authority. His demand

was refused."

The Vicksburg Citizen says4hat the following
general order, No. 28, has been issued by General
Butler, and will be read for the information of the
Confederate army at dress parade ; _

"Head-quarters, Department of the Gulf,
May 15, 1862.
have 1,
" As the officers and soldiers of the United States
...cell
.subject to repeated insults from the
women emihng themselves 'Ladies of New Orleans,'
in return for th©
most scrupulous non-interference
after,
and courtesy 0„
when
any
forart•tpiart, it is ordered that here-
movem
ent,
insult
Ale shall, by word, gesture, or
or soldier of the Unorte
jatcontempt to any officer
and held liable to be id
eBshe shall be regarded
treated
as a woman of the 1
town plying, her avocation,

By command of Major-General Butler,
Gli°' C. STRONG, A.D.° "
" Men of the South ! shall our mothers, wive,
daughters, and sisters, be thus outraged by tilt;
ruffianly soldiers of the North, to whom is given
the right to treat at their pleasure the ladies of the
South as common harlots ?

"Arouse, friends, and drive back from our eoli
these invaders of our homes and disturbers of our

families.

(Signed)

" G. T. BEAT/ REGARD,
"Genera: Commanding."

The New York 7imes thinks that if it be true
that General Butler has issued the above procla-
mation he should be dismissed from the United
States service. But the .New York limes doubts
very much the truth of the statement that such an
order has been issued.

The Bdtimore American thus describes the he-
giuning of the tro'uble's in that city on the 24th :

" At night a Secession butcher, in the western
Lectiwa of the city, approached a Union man, who