Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-08-28
7 II Z 10 U r n A L.
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, August 2Q.-The San
Ia Fe mail and Canon City express arrived
here last evening, three days ahead of time,
bringing dates from Santa Fe to the 9th inst.
report reached Santa Fe two days before
the mail left, that major Lynd of the 9TH In
fantry, u. S. A., in command of about 500
Federals, surrendered to the Sexas troops, 81
600 in number, without firing shot. Major
Lynd abandoned Fort Fillmore on the 26th ult.,
and marched toward Fort Staunton, eighteen
miles from Fort Fillmore. He surrendered
his whole command to the Texas troops. 1t
was believed in Stante Fe that the Texans
have also taken the stock and coaches belong
ing to the Sante Fe and Ell Paso Mail Com
pany, as their coaches failed to arrive in Santa
Fe. On the I'd inst. an engagement took
place at Mesila between a body of Fed
eral troops and 700 Confederates under Capt.
Baylor. Capt. McMiely and Lieut.. Brooks OF
the Federal army were wounded in the en-
gagement Twelve of the Confederates were
killed. Night put an end TO the engagement.
The Texans were remaining in NJ Mesila and the
Federal forces going to Fort Fillmore, about
100 miles distant. Considerable fears were
entertained for the safety of Fort Union, and
the commanding officer OF that point was hav
ing it fortified and entrenched. Col. Loring,
formerly of the u. s. A, is said to be in COM
mand of a body of Texas Rangers. The
weather on the plains very warm, and
Buffalo were in abundance in many places.
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the large herds, which covered the woods
and plains.
AUGUST 21.-That our readers may see what
a precious set of scoundrels the secessionists
are we copy the following boasting account of
the burning of Hampton from the correspon-
dent of the Petersburg (Va.,) Erpress-a
most bitter secession paper. The letter Is
dated August 9th, from ''Camp Bartlett: son
Wednesday evening it was decided by Gen.
Magruder to be expedient and proper TO burn
Hampton. In furtherance of this subject, Just
after dark, the troops were removed from in
sight OF Hampton to another road which ap-
proaches nearer to Newport News, and not
far from the towu. The Old Dominion cavalry,
under command of Capt. Phillips, and the
Mechlenburg cavalry, under command of Capt.
T. f. Goode, and a command of infantry, under
COL Hodges, were detailed for the hazardous
purpose of firing the fo,ca. The cavalry compa-
nies marched in front, and the infantry behind.
Just here will state that efficient fortifca-
tion had been thrown across the main street
by the Yankees, but the guns had all been re-
moved. We marched to the Notifications,
carried our horses off from the street, and then
dismounted. Infantry were detailed to hold
our horses while we were to execute the work.
We marched down the street, and while con-
sultation was being held, brisk fire opened
from the bridge upon US. They were supposed
to be from forty to one hundred strong. An
order then issued for the reinforcement
of the infantry, which was no sooner given
than Col. Hodges Joined with them in double
quick time and rushed to the spot. The ras-
Gals only fired once after the infantry made an
attack upon them. They ran off as fast as
their cowardly legs could carry them. No
one on our side was injured. BE Usre aolC
ordered 10 proceed nth the burning. and harder
trOrk SET Of feliolgs nerer did. We continued
TO set fire TO house after house, until all In
flames rrithin and belotu the fertilization. A
portion of the cavalry companies were then
detailed to complete the burning above the
fortifcation, which they did, and then covered
the retreat of the infantry to camp, about three
miles distant. The town was most effectually
burned, and feel sure that no person Was
burnt, though it was about midnight
On the other hand, the following false state
ment is from Richmond (Va) Dispatch, Of Au-
gust 9th, and considering the fact that the ras-
calls knew and now admit that this "crowning
act of barbarity" was done by order of their
own general, Magruder, it is leg cool Lying
and perjury must be learned as profession or
business, in Secessa ssThe news of the last
crowning act of barbarity seems to be con-
frmed. The quiet, unoffending old village,
which even the British spared in the late war,
has been converted into heap of ashes by the
Black Republican invaders. A more wanton,
unprovoked and internal piece of pure diabol-
ism was never committed"
This has been an interesting day among the
military in the neighborhood OF the capital.
A distinguished party, consisting of the Pres
ident of the United States, Secretaries Cam
eron, Seward and Chase, together with Major
Gen. McClelland and staff, have been visiting
the various camps both sides OF the Poto-
mac. The weather was clear and remarkably
pleasant after the recent heavy rains. The
appearance and movements of the several bri-
gades were in high degree creditable- Tho
young General was everywhere greeted with
oft repeated cheers and with an enthusiasm
unbounded. The customary salutes were fired
both for him and the President.
1t is understood that the government has
fully determined to cause the arrest and con-
fnement of every person in the north, whom
it can enthusiastically proved islin league with
the confederates, or in any way aiding and ell
couraging their movements. This will ex-
plain the arrests that have taken place within
the past few days-and the indications
that many more will follow.
The President carries the great burden Of
this without bending. His health is per-
feet. His courage is perfect. To the dis
charge of his onerous duties as Chief Magis-
trate, he adds the labors of supervising the
national military movement. From kansas
to the Potomac. the armies are under his eye.
His care and vigilance comprehend the whole
The Potomac feet now consists oil eleven
well-armed steamers and eleven Launches, each
carrying fifteen men and dahlgren l2 pound
er. II is evidently abundantly able 10 pre-
vent the rebels from crossing or making
feint to cross sufficiently formidaole TO call on
troops from Washington.
A dispatch states that the steamer Hanni-
bal City, with Federal troops from st. Louis,
bound southwark, was fred into by the Con-
federates at Commerce, No., and sunk. 900
Federals were taken prisoners.
Johnston and Beauregard have been rein
forced by some Il, 5,0G0 or 10000 since the Bull