Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-03-14

and future prosperity. The regiments as they
pass, are cheered aud greeted from the houses
which is responded to by the officers and men.
Yesterday the rebels arrested eighty of the
most prominent Unousts and sent them to
Richmond. Coffee is from rs cents to 81 per
pound, sugar from 20 to 81 cents per pound,
caiicoes 50 cents per yard, but other articles
more abundant.
1t is reported by residents and friends of the
Union that at least two thirds of the popula-
ton of this town and county are loyal to our
government, but are compelled TO succumb to
the secession pressure, so far as the expression
OF opinion was concerned.
There have been no Richmond papers re-
ceived here for week, and the citizens are
entirely ignorant of the thrilling events that
have ;ranspired within that period.
Jacksons force yesterday consisted OF
Loriugs brigade, several field batteries, and
800 of Ashby's cavalry-about 4OOO IN all.
They commenced evacuating about sunset
last night. The cavalry were the last to
leave, aud departed just before we entered the
town. It's represented that there is a large
secession force at Strasburg, and that they in
tend to make stand there.
Owing to the state of affairs at Manassas, it
is believed that Jackson will make his way up
the Shenandoah valley to the Virginia Cen
trail Railroad, and thence to Richmond. Prom
inent secessiOniss here say that the rebels
will make stand at GordoDsville, and have
fortified it TO a great extent Several prison.
ers and a small amount OF ammunition are all
the seizures.
WINCHESTER, March IL, s P. M---Ths af.
ternoon squadron of the Michigan cavalry
Pursued Ashby's cavalry several miles. A
skirmish ensued nine miles hence on the
Strausburg road. The Michiganders took six
prisoners, including second lieutenant Murray
of Ashby's corps.
When the rebel jackson evacuated this
town he left unmolested the railroad and roll
ing stock, consisting of five locomotives, four
passenger cars, and fourteen freight cars. A
train for Harpers Ferry will start early in the
morning to obtain commissSry supplies. The
telegraph line to this place has just been com
pleted, making complete connection to all
points. A number of deserters have gwen
themselves up.
The advance this morning was planned and
led by senior brigadier general Hamilton,
with the impression that our approach would
be strongly resisted.
Yesterday, Col. Mix of the Van Allen cav
airy, with squadron, bounced upon party
OF rebel cavalry four miles west of Berry svlle,
while they were breakfasting, wounding three,
and took them prisoners.
WINCHESTER, March 13-Noon. Heavy
explosions were heard here at ten O'Clock last
night from the direction of Strausburg, which
are believed to have been caused by the enc.
my's blowing up the stone arched bridge over
Cedar Creek to prevent our pursuit OF Jack.
son.
The skirmish, last night, on the Strausburg
road, was led by Major Mix OF the Van AL.
len cavalry. He pursued Ashby's flying
scouts until he came upon the main body TAX
tenant Murray is Baltimorean.
Last night was ac&nowied ged by secession
ladies to have been the most quiet one for six
months. Several thousand soldiers were in
town, and the remark was added-"No won.
der your arms are victorious, from the excel
lent discipline of your II o0pS," Col Leonard
has been detailed for provost duty by order OF
provost general Hamilton, military COM
mander.
Among the distinguished persons here is
Mrs Davridge, late Mrs. Bliss, daughter of
'ex president Tay lor. Her husband is an officer
in the rebel service. Col. Fauntleroy, late OF
the federal army, but now brigader general
of the rebel Virginia troops effected his es-
cape hence Oh Tuesday, upon our approach.
Two locomotives, surmounung the stars and
Harper's Ferry at 8 o'clock this morning. 1t
conveyed large militia ry mail.
The strong cavalry scout last night laiied to
over. AXE Ashby s retreating regiment on the
Strausburg road. 1t is believed he rejoiued
jackson at Strau0burg. A few oil his scouts
may yet remain tins side of Cedar Greek.