Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-24
NOTES nF THE WAR.

NOTES OF THE WAR.
On the 18th, a rebel battery of three guns,
aanked with about three hundred infantry, sud
denly commenced Smelling the encampment of
Col Geary's regiment at Point of Rocks, which
resulted in the rout Of the rebels. After the
rout the yctors turned their guns on some houses
situated near ,he old furnace on the Virginia
side, where about $50 rebels we're secreted
They drove them out killing number of them
Our side met with no loss.
In western Missouri General Pope made
forced march on Wednesday, aud got between two
bodies of the enemy, the Que encamped in John
son county and the other in Clinton and Henry
Counties The rebels Immediately retreated,
leaving all their baggage and large quantity
of arms, munitions, papers, &c, which were
captured by Gen. Pope The latter pursued
them so elieclunlly that they scattered in all
directions General Pope then pushed forward
strong party towards 0sceola, and captured
l50 fugitive rebels, with their horses, baggage
etc, Other squads were also taken, raising the
number of prisoners to aOO.
General AlcCall's division has at length had
a fight with the rebels al Drainesvile, and gain
ed a brilliant victory. On our side the troops
engaged were General urls brigade with the
First regiment Of rifles and Eastons battery OF
four guns The enemy had four regiments ei
infantry, one regiment Of cavalry and battery
Of six pieces. They we're routed aud fled, losing
60 killed and 10 wounded by actual count ms
they were found lying upon the field. The
battle lasted one hour and half aud the rebels
lied percipitately losing horses, cannon, and
more small arms blankets and great coats, than
our men could bring away. We captured some
prisoners also, and lost 10 men killed and 10
wounded. General Ord commanded in the
battle.
Advices received by the Atlantic. from Port
ROYAL, with dates to the 10Th inst, state that
Gen. Stevens brigade, Of 1000 men, aie in full
possession of Beaufort and that large amount
of cotton has already been seized. On the 10th,
4U0 of our men crossed to the mainland, towards
the Charleston and Savannah railroad, to make
reconnaissance, and they encountered forct
of 800 rebels who only stood to fire one voleyi
and then retreated. 1t is supposed that Gen
Sherman will soon make some important move
meut, as he has issued au order that all news
paper reporters should leave the place immedi
ately.
The House of Representatives has passed
bill, framed on the recommendation containe
in the annual report of the Secretary ofthe Navy
for the building of twenty new irion'clad stear
gunboats.
According to the Memphis papers, Galveston
Texas, has been evacuated by the rebel, an
two more Union men in Tennessee have bee
hung for bridge burning. a pontoon bridge
being constructed ever the Mississippi river a
Memphis. DesertiOns from the rebel army q
Memphis are frequent and numerous. Goyerno
Jackson has issued proclamation from Colum
bus, NY to the people oil Missouri, calling o
them to furnish %, 900 men to Thompson, at Me-
Madrid, aud Price in Western Missouri wit
men enough 10 raise his force to 10000 men.
The House Of Representatives of Kentucky
by vote of 60 to II, occurred in the Senate
amendment Of the bill reported by the Hons
Committee on Federal Relations, thanking tn
President for his notifications of General Ere
report, and requesting the President to dsmis
Cameron from tie Cabinet.
A committee from Portland Maine, has gon
to Washington to represent to the United State
authorities the def, neeless condition of the harbC
Of Portland.
Secretary seward has ordered the arrest {
George W Jones late U S. Alnster to Dogots
for IRRESPONSIBLE letters of his which were inter
ceptcd In letter 10 Jeff Davis he asked biz
to provide an Office for his brother, said that hi
sona had gone south to fight against us, aud lho
he himself would probably follow,
The southern papers say that parson Hrownlol
has been mprioued since the n inst.
By a despatch from General lIaIleck, we lear
that another capture Of rebels has been made b.
his troops near Houston, Mo. A major, cap
tain and one hundred men were taken, but re
leased on parole
Cen Scott has returned to New York, in III
Arago lie is reported to bring the Empero
Napoleon's offer Of mediation. There is n
abatement Of the warlkc preparations in Eng
land
General Popes division in Missouri has game
another brilliant success. A detachment froi
his army, under Colonel Davis, surrounded
rebel camp at Naiford, and altcra skirmisl
captured the whole Of them, 1900 in humble
including three colonels, seventeen eapiains, l0C
stand of arms, Gj wagons, 1000 horses, and
Urge quantity Of baggage, tents and snpple
Our loss is killed aud wounded Our rooI
have captured two tons Of POWDER In Johnst
county 60 more rebels have been captured.