Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-05-31

nents, with the loss of their krapsacks,
! blankets, haversacks and several killed
! and wounded, The reg iments fed in con-
fusion across a creek. Our loss IS four
wounded.
Baltimore, May 25.
I, is reported here tina, Gen. Burnside
has occupied Raleigh North Carolina.
Fortress Monroe, May 81
BY the steamer Terry, from Newbern,
we learn that the Amel can flag was raised
at Raleigh few days Sit ce by the citizens.
No particulars received.
Washington, May o5.
Mcclellan reports progress in font Of
Richmond.
IIalleck has been joined by Curtis force
from Western Missouri.
The city is intensely excited by the in
tciitence from the Shenandoah Valley
REPORTS are n circulation that Il rebel
force had left Richmond and moved North,
to take the offensive.
Chicago, May 26
Memphis papers OF the 22d contain the
following dispatch:
Nicksburg, May q.
The Federal General ordered the reno
val Of the women ami children from this
city within l"eniy four hours. The Mayor
has asked until the morning there are ten
boats below tie city. The Brooklyn aud
Hartford passed Na,chez this morning.
The Raleigh N. { Re- istvr of the
llth, announces the arrival Of Mrs JEFF
Davis, under escort Of Senator Gwln, Of
California.
The Charleston Courier Of the l2th con
iaius IA c"ng"hiulntlon o. the citizens, that
that city is tour times stronger than New
Orleans. "A large quantity OF stone, iron,
chains aud other material are soon 10 he
there to and in the Construction of n stone
wall to block GU, the invader, from ap,
proachlng within Smelling distance of the
city.
Pi'tshurg Landing, May 81
Memphis desarters unite in saying Beau,
regard had his whole force outside the en-
renchments f'w days since, with the
intention Of making an attack; bu, sud-
denly ordered them back. 1t is supposed
the appearance OF oar gunboa;s at iIcks>
burg was the cause.
The Nicksbur. Citizen of the 18Th, says
the women and children are hcin. removed
from tie ely by advice Of Gen Smith, in
vie" Of the approaching conilic. with the
enemy.
4 dispatch dated Na'rhez. Nay 10, says
Jour Federal gunboa,s and five schoouer<
are anchored 10 the river opposite tina,
place.
Wa >hngtDn, May ..
A Dispatch to he War department from
Gen. Banks at Martinshurg, says: The
rebels attacked us at daybreak at Wineh~s
ter, in great f rec, estimated al 5000
consist.u. oil .|t.cks0ns and Ewcils dlyi,-
ions. Oar right and lief, wings stood well
Tor while when two reg imrrts broke lines
under the enemy fire. Oar right wing
fell back and pressed through the town in
considerable confusion but returned and
continued the march in good order to Mar.
tinsburg, - miles distant. Oar entire
force was less than 4 600 consisting Of
Gorlou's ami Donnrlly brjgades with two
regiments OF cavalry and two batteries Of
artillery. Our loss was considerable a.
was AIS, that OF the enemy.
Mechanics vile, ) mics :ro;u ntyhmond,
is now occupied by Gen. Mcclellan.
Washington, May ~.
Slaves are not cont:3catrG by the bill
which passed tie !iou>e-an amendment
10 couilscate h, slaves Of the rebels only
received 3J Votes.
Gen. Fremont ,elegraphs that after re
turning from burning a bridge, ten miles
east of Lewishurg on Friday Col Crooks
brigade was attacked bs three thousand
rebels, under Gen Head. After "A sharp
engagement the rebels ti,d in confusion,
We captured 4 cannon, zoo stand of arms
and 100 prisoners Our loss was 10 killed
and wounded.
New York. May "a
An official dispatch from Cen Banks at
Williamsport last night says Although
serious, our loss is much less than might
have been anticipated, considering the
very great disparity OF the forces engaged.
and the long ma'ared plans Of the enemy,
which aimed at nothing less than the cap
tura of our whole force. Ny command
encountered the enemy in constant sue
cession Of attacks ana in we'll contested
engagements at S:rashErt, Mdd.etown,
NewtoA, and at all points between these
places and at Winchester. The force of
the enemy is estimated at from - 900 to
10000, with very strong artillery and cav
airy force. My own force was less than
1000 strong, all told. 1t is source OF
qualification that my supply train, nun
berng 500 wagons suhiec, to constant at.
tack in front, rear aud flank, with slender
preparations FER for iDrding or terrying
streams, were brought through with the
loes OF no, more than 10 wagons, after a
forced march Of % mi,es-}5 performed
in one day. Our troops are in good spirits,
and occupy both sides of the river.
New York, MAY 26.
The Herald CORES pondeot with Banks
division writes that 1000 men had been
added to the rebel force in Shenandoah
valley. The whole nutubar Of their troops
is estimated at $4,000 to 10000, with 81
pieces Of artillery. On the ninth Of May it
appears there was a large rebel force in the
mountains in Banks vicinity. the latter,
however had troops sufficient TO hold them
in check but on the 18th Shields and
Geary's commands were transferred to
MeDowelfa department. same day junction
been made between Jackson's, Ewe!l's
aud Johnson's forces. when they made pre-
parations to advance on Banks reduced
force with the result already telcgrnphpd