The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-07-23

army at Richmond pressed through Gordons-
willie by rail. The blow is thecefore an inn
portant one, more especially as It is the first
of a series which we trust will do more to
cripple the efficiency of their rebel Rich
mond army than aught that has yet occurred.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF VIRGINIA.
Washington July Is.
GENERAL ORDERS no. 5.
Hereafter, as far as practicable, the troops
of this command will subsist upon tho coln-
try in which their operations are carried
on In all cases supplies for this purpose
will be taken by the officers to whose de-
partment they properly belong under the
order of the commanding Office of the troops,
for whose use they are given. Vouchers
will be given to owners stating on their
face that they will be payable at the conclu-
sion of the war upon sufficient testimony
being furnished that such owners have been
loyal citizens of the United States since the
date of the vouchers. Whenever it is known
that supplies can be furnished in any district
of the country where the troops are to OPP
crate, the use of teams for carrying subsis
tence viii! be dispensed with as far as pos
sible.
By command of Major General PoPE.
GENERAL. ORDER No.6.
HEADQuARrERs DEPARTMENT OF Va,
WAsnINGToy. JuIY Is, 1862.
Hereafter in any operations of the caval-
ry forces of this command no supply or bag
gage trains will be used unless so stated
specially in the order for the movement.
Two days cooked rations will be carried
on the person of each man, and all villages
or neighborhoods through which they pass
will be laid under contribution in the man
ner specified by General Order No. D. cur
rent series from these headquarters, for the
subsistence of men and horses. Movements
of cavalry must always be made with celer-
ity, and no delay in such movements will
be excused hereafter on any pretext. When
ever the order for the movement OF any por-
tion of the army emanates from these head
quarters the time of marching and that to be
consumed in the execution of the duty VIII
be expressly designated and no departure
therefrom will be permitted to pass unno-
ticed without the gravest and most coneiu-
sive reasons. Commanding officers will be
held responsible for strict and prompt com
pliance with every provision OF this order
By order of Maj. Gen. PopE.
(SignedD Gro. D. RUGGLEs, Col.
GENERAL ORDER NO. 4.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF VA,
WASHINGTON, July 18, 1862
The people OF tile Valley of the Shenan-
doah and throughout the region Of operation
of this army living along the lines of rail.
road and telegraph and along the routes of
travel il rear of the U. S. forces are notified
that they will be held responsible for any in
Jury done the track. line or sGad, or for any
attacks upon trains or struggling soldiers by
hands Of guerilas in their neighborhoods.
No privileges or inniRnities of war can APP
ply to lawless bands of indiyduals not form
ing part of the organized forces Of the en-.
emv nor wearing the garb of soldiers who,
seeking and obtaining safety on the pretext
of being peaceful citizens, steal cut 10 tbs
rear of the army, attack and murder strag-
Cling soldiers, molest teams of supplies, de-
stroy railroads, telegraph lines and bridges,
ard commit outrages disgraceful to a civiliz-
ed people and reynlting to humanity. Evil
disposed persons IL the reaF qf our armies
who do not themselves engage directly III
these lawless acts, encourage them by re-
fusing to interfere or give any information
by which such acts can be prevented or
the perpetrators punished. The safety of
life and property of all persons living in
the year If CUR advancing army depends OH
the maintenance Of psace $nd driet among
themselves and upon the pnmolssted Moye-
ments through their midst of alfPertaining
to military service. They are to understand
distinctly that security of travel is theit
only warrant of pPrs unal safety. 1t is or.
dered therefore that whenever railroad
wasonroad or telegraph line is mildred by
parties OF gaeSrias, the citizens living
within FIVE miles of the spot shall be turn,
ed out en- masse to repair the damages end
shall besides pay the United States in money
or in property, to be collected by military
force, the fill amount of the pay &nd sub.
sistencc of the whole force necessary to co.
eace the performance of tho work during
the time occupied in completing il. If a
soldier or legitimate follower of the army
he fired upon from any house, such house
shall he raised TO the ground and the inhab
/ itauts sent as prisoners to the headpnartorc
of this army. If such an outrage occur al
amy place distant from settlements, the pco
pie within five miles around shall be held
accountable and made to pay an indemnity
sufficient fer the case, and any persons de
tected in such outr2ges, c,ther during the
act or at any time afterWard, shall bo shot
without awaiting civil process,
. No such acts can influence the results o.
this war, and can only lead TO heavy aiiiic
ton to the population TO no purpose. 1t ii
! therefore enoyned upon all persons, botl
fer the security of their property and the
safety of their eyn persons, that they ac
vigorously and cordially t6getleE tc preven
the preparation of such outrages, Mhilsl
it is the wish of the General commanding
/ this army that all peacefully disposed per
sons who remain at their homes and pursue
their ACCUSTOMED avocations shall be sub
iected to No inpr0Ier burden of war, yeI
their own safety must of nsoessi+y QspenC
upon the strict preservation Of peace anC
order among themselves, and they ore tc
understand that nothing will deter him from
enforcing promptly and to the full exten
every provision of this order.
By command Of Mai, Gen. PoPE.
(Signed) Geo. D. RHggies, Gel
The following is an extract from recen
despatch received at the War Department
from Gen Ssxton, dated Beaufort, S. G., July
10th; To Hon. 4. lH Sfdnt0n-Sir / have
the honor TO report that everything per
tanning 70 tie special service for which
am sent to this Department is in favorable
condition. The negroes are working iadus
triously. We have some l5G00 acres oi
corn and cotton under cultivation. 1t looks
well. The system of voluntary labor works
admirably the people are cohtented anc
happy. When the new crop is harvested
they will csass ta be burden to the Gov
ernment. BY adopting jHdieious system
of reward for labor, almost any Rp,Qgn,
can be obtained and its proceeds viii paJ
the expenses.
am, with great respect,
/ Yours truly, @
..- . z, SAXroN, Brig. Gen.