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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
MISSOURI CORRESPONDENCE.
GUERRILLA RAID Al
HANNIBAL.
pLssTEns HoTEL.
Hannibal. DO, Oct .a.

Hannibal sio-. Oet -.
After numerous demon..tations incident up
on emhsrking troops. the 24th sncesece' 10
nski.g lta departure ron Auseaiio. st ab2u'
ak o.c.ock on the evening Of Mon3sy,.he 2cib
met. There va. about l2o out Of he 81 nen
Of ,ha. regiment ou the sick list Those th
w.re consid dered nnsbls 10 proceed With ihe
regiment were left b4hi1j. and a5Oat tweniy-
I've of the invaii,'s ihs: embarked had to be
EFT ct tie keokuk hospitals being unsbie to
endure the ride taey had connected.
Tie iasa Of starting so msny diseased e.!
iiers to tie f4ld II action. causes i=4a'tt G.
tioa among many 81 tie officers. ss Their pre-
senee vii not on : burden ara ercuruter those
sbo ere able TO perform military du'F, bu
viii ten8 TO inerssse the unheal,hiness 9. tie
hole regiment, tAus greatly damaging The
ssrvice
TIE ofs,sr. expressed nuch regret at the
unhealthy ocatioo Of Camp S'rorg, TO shi.b
lnes sttritu the uuhea)lhine.s OF their men.
Camp strong il tiiustei en- tract q low
ground known as Ma-oa,ine Island, eur
ro1rded With sloughs or n.ud holes Good
wstsrwss almo., inaccessible, were almost
all otler cor veuiences Of camp life. General
B4ker would 10 well 10 have the camp r.
d from its prcsent .oc4sion a. oaee.
The de.tinsti,'a Of tse regiment i rncer-
,ain-ouly tbs,it re- 10 s.. Loeis. l. hss a
GOOD bras- band n ,ueniauce. ard was sup
Piled ~i;h FIVE DAYS st'ons
The statement that CO. Bgan1 did not &C
conn any his regiment wss Incorrect IL came
along but is very sirk TIE HtHkeye Stste
arrived here on TUESDAY evening, witt AL her
passengers sale, at which PORT left the boat
fo- scan, in northern Missouri
Hanriasl i IN erea. state Of excitement
in conssensuce e Threatened Invasion from
Portet's guerilla bsud Authentic Information
vas received here last tigh. that party of
tlo ret-ls was approaching &c city. 1he
r.A. .ia of tie place sent out to meet toem.
bu' had 30 engagement. Porssr csrnned near
Lick Geek lss, righ', about y n.i,es south
west from this point I force cert OFT wss
~, lafr- enough % core with any such nun.
Ter 80 Porter ws= reported t. harz. The place
is almost horn of hya.ar aaen, and ba. vesk
RESISTANCE woald haze bseu cferel.
rebel hand visited Pal.nyra af-v says
sirc- ard ca t-rei anl carried 81 Union
n,sn. -ho i supposed to have been MURDERED
by thee guerrilas Ge,,. NeNiel gave Porter
notice that ii he did lot safely return their
captive at be wolil put to death ten rebels
In his -iece The raga wee not r.tnrrsS ana
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

BARN DooRs, ETC. 1t is absolute
folly TO destroy more than is necessary. under
Circumstances thai would surely save time and
money. Hovever, some indi,iduals differ or
hat point, and in this case here ia eee
know.
The psrson I've shall esll m nene., Oh,
applied crowbar SOD ehi.el 10 - onsn !.
barn doors. anf finally .ucceedea in bre.p;..
the ct"ssoss, ETC.. woCld have saved ali ,h.,
ihconSeAience by calling at ,he front don,
s'ke gentlenan) and ringing the bell and
asklhg Tor the key Of said barn, wherein b
eooid 'ske tHe horse or horse. he proposed
Beware how you Try i: sgain, Nj. be
esuse blue pill is dangerous t., take e.,s.
e'ai's II administered sideways. 1. night no,
operate as You would deere. Furthsrmer.
tn' Individual is kno~n in THE ee..tion and :,
Others beware how they initiate hi. iced.
North Davenport. Oct. 27, 1859.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
From ia.hfngton.
wAsHlroToy, OFT. 27.


rev story hsyirg Just teen added 70 the War
Dcpa-tment building. tn1 the roof not bsing
ro1spleted, the heavy rim yes eraay did -ucn
ms = TO the structure, owing the overfaE ng
OF nearly all the rooms The busiIes- being
ten rarorariiy transacted in a ighbofing bai!dinv
The papers Of The Depa tmen. veto sared frs IN
any material iuiary. A wee. viii De required 10
prepare he prem ses for re-cccuTaiifr.
Wan. g. Barney, n New YORKER. ~ho has been
prisoner al the fsrors Libby Prison 10 Eicl
rnond, for he past I'VE weeks, has iust arrived
here, having been discharged CD Thursday .ast.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
NUMBER u.
From Cairo


tsfeo o., 27
Gen. R1secran. psssei through { airo tod ,r
bis way 70 tiDennati. lie uiIl Il cnce proceed
% his rsr con nnar-i
Oar reports Fl II vicinity of Bolivar are con-
ficiirr One Is inst there has b4en Il - i.hinv
eeiween II 6. 5 vsree ana eur tiekets anoth-
er is ia. al is quiet sni II. ..be.s bsg. no.
maze - ir are r4.ce.
4te re cnaei.srcA ssBt ont firm Cor tn ycste--
lar tsilei n Had stF ia-Ee b siy tfrebtls
tln trialy last the frbc = enrfnfei u forarirr
faffH = q IN a.s l.an f4eiepn, a7d al
.hsir wartns - n rn-rhc-
BE r-se, Geasrs.s Caeaihafa al Eolmfs ar.
repor "a to he in fha' vielnitv
~ hrt.Atr, - ell lirr-ftr II this ai.tric, hn.
b~er ar1eFe4 ta repsrt a, B0.ivfr
Ihe suabeat Lastroft 4.rFaa frurn bel " this
evening.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

DEATH OF SERGEANT JAcoB SPEED
The arrival the bndy Of Srg ant Jacob
Speed, Company. c, Sseond Iowa, was the
fret intimaiion that he was dead. Dssper-
ately wounded at the battle Of Co.iuth hopes
were en- ertaioei that with robust cons s,itu
,ion. be would be abe TO weather the ugly
hort ard again JON the band of heroes OF
which he was loved and henered member
But his wouuas were too severe for human
ssli 10 heal. and the brave fellow had to
euccemh. exriring on Saturday morning lasi
in the Miiitry Ho~li'sl. at Ca.fc. Gen Tut
tie de,ai ed Private D. :. Scott, OF Company
Il, to bring his remains to Davsn. ort and
last evening, tha. soldier deposited them IN
l. Claire He'll. lie will be buried, with mil
i,ary honors. on VI ednesday afternoon, two
o'clock. and, hy request Of q number of the
IA. mbers OF the Second Regiment now in our
city. Capt. r. NJ Littler viii take charge Of
the mitsry exercises.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
! rom 81. Louis

ST LorIs. Oct n.
0ae of the npst srTi We nrd disastrous f.ts tha.
las visited eur tirr mari ar FIR rranv years o--
care To- deT about noes Toe tre va. dscvv.
efea IL she bold ot the steamer II. d. Boeua un-
1easio, bemp At The foot Of Locust street. The
aafnes rread VIII great rHpi:s, creating aIaI Ia
an4 rr'netian among adj Heebf steamers
Betere taey cels1 be removed the Jag.il, A.
hsttar IN, ste3a sn5 NJ IL EaastlI were urap-
tel - mes ard destrared. ~ efher with their
eoaf4ais. p . tae balts 81 hfma, luo atef of
- aud latge 4asn ;ics e niscet peou.f ei ht
tziti on n leve were ssso nsuf1ed. The loss
/ Is est3luatei at SIs9 onG
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
River Report.

AEBlNED.
sunda : Oct. q.
CASApA, Parker, st. Pau.
hAIE CAssEL, Davis, he, krk
denday, Oct. q.
FRED oRENz Mason, St LoriS
JANIS MEANS, Pierce. Dubuque
TEsAHTEp.
Sunday.
CAsApA, Parker, ST. Louis.
Monday.
NATE CAssgL, Dav s. keo Lug
FiLL HtNs EhsoS, Rhode itubuoae,
fAsD LoRsNz, Mason. !. Louis.
DR wNtD A decs ha Il fell .ve-bo,.i rom
tie steamer Fred Loren, on her last trin m. ),
short distance this ii lie Of st Louis. ana va
drowoei. lie vas il siate Q. intoxi.ation A.
the time.
B)ATs LEtvING TO-DAY
..s rsail and passenger yacke: James Meas.
captain Pierce. nj depart for Dubooue AMI vsv
pe'nts this morning at o'clock, connecting with
boats for st Paul.
iae mail sud passenger packet Jennie Whip.le.
'slisiF- Aorrsse1, will depart for Eeokuk ard
ia'er 4 date landings this morning. Gee. ".
o.. oa 10 the oaic-.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
DINNER AT CAM Acting upon

Dinner AT CAMP Acting upon q
cordial Invitation of the commeriiug oficsr
camp MeCel ar. in company vith several die
tingui-hed individuals IN military eud e;vi
iite Y e partook Of camp dinner Cd Sen av
last. Cert Ii tlers Quarters we're found very
pleasant aud agreeable ard for several hours
the company as most handsomely ente ttain
ed. The visitors drew their ratio g at at II
lhfee O'Clock. ahich were handsomely served
4ud iaiitfaliy d.eussed. Tie rfoun4s were
inspected. not excepting tie Guard Il, u.e.
witch is leadiag feature. The uospitai G. =.
tsins some twenty patients, mesiy sfr-ctad
ait1 cou7estve chills ard measles Ca
Littler tax : great pairs 10 have ever.thirr 2
about the N1@Pi S. IL the reatest aud most or.
iefly uanner The cooking sprarstus ard
eating utensils are RS nice could be fourci in
the best hoQs keepers kitchen. Al srnse. ve
aftende dress parade. There were bat ab Of
400 en- left, but the men came M to the hu
siuess handsomely. The Captain oould'n,
stand auythiuy lees thsn that. Scne EIGHT
huud ed men have already been forwarded
fran thst post, TO recruit the old regiments
ard more sre h-ing sent away every 6av. TIE
please nj time euj yed on ihis occas on will
long tie remembered By the party.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

Al the Aii5'ary Hospital. Cairo, H. Saturday,
Oct. =. SFkGl IA Ok SPEED, Gompan- 4,
% low lnfAn'rT, fro.2 wounds received at tie
bate OF Cornth. oct f,h. aged se.
The funeral services take pla Tomorrow after
nocn at : O'Clock at lie Claire Hail. Tdends are
res psct.n-lr invitea to at,eri
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

ATTENTION, 0FFIcERs.-For a choice
nj arv Toiform. call st Coue's, corner BRADY
ard Second streefs
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

SELLING orr At Cosr. Charles Teg.
Ter, 10 Is Brady street, kas d-'eruirea e
retire from III. business ani accordingly offers
hi. large and well selected stock Of groceries
a. e9s. Tbis Is 4 b9na fle cell cut See hi
Advertisement
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
Prom Louisville.

Inrf-v,L,E r. Oct 81.
The grand jury indicted Gen JEFF 9. Davis for
nnansl. 0 hter in killing Gen. Nelscn- :.
The frst through mail for Nashville since Nor
GAM raid commenced will leave to- morrow morn
ing. No mails from any point east Of hsss to-day
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

MIlTARY Mas, ATTRNTioS.-lf you
wsh for Uriform a foil equipment, cali on
F. +. Erskine. Nichols Bloek.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

WASTED.--Tbree first rate Coat max
.rs can fad employ sment at Erssines-Nickoiis
Block. Nore others need apply.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
i HE Ci Y.

Gov. KrRK.oop arrived al the Burtis
House last evening from Dabuqse.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

DRlLt oF THE "SEcoND Iowa" re.
cRtirs. - Yesterday afternoon Comuaudalt
Litter marched tLis hne body OF uen dowu
town, to aaow our ciilzsns 10 wituess xhst
can lie done n b raw men on short notice,
when irnre- 3rill srt disti, 'ine il exercised
IN. sqaa3, nnmherirg come efsh,v men. ueAt
ly Horned ard armed viii Russian uus,
ksts. was marched to Main street, ueor the
state bark. ali pat through all the evoI1tious
of lie pafad- ground and battlefield The
various ero.utians were performed With Won
dertu accuracy wien We consider thai
navy Of tie rec.ajt- were working On fara.s &
lev days siace Capt. Litter vas ably assisted
FL L,eut. ] isle, of tie q.h 1--we. yerv
PROMISING tfi3eer. After drilling a while on
Main street, he TROOPS were marched TO
Piia;irg 2 House square aud Ut through va
re'y Of very iatrlcste esolutions. all Of hich
were performed With great precision. Too
much praise cannot be accorded o Cart, lit
ter ior the energ7 and perseverance tie las ex.
hibiiei il hti.s - those so!3ier- to The per-
fsoiion they hay- s,t4ined They VIII i.ip
hsifarespecilve regiments fully connetert t.
take position bes De the veterans from The
Hswkeye State. TIE recruits Tor The seeo. ]
will be for wardsd to the RI rsgirnen, to -dav.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

HEAVY, winter dress goods, the cheap.
es, and bee. to bs found west oil the sesoosre,
al Nhiel.rs
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

SoMETHISG WoRTu liAyING.--Webb
has inst rec we'd paten kerosene burner. IL
turn kvroeene without chinrey II can
be snI.lie3 to the ,ulfs Of 8 fluid lamp sbd
ulated 80 s. to hurn ore week dsy erd MALT
- a. etrense Of less then two cents Ii is
gr-a; impTovene ent--itcurs the break sce Of / o
chir.neys. and is the thing fer the times
Call and see
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

The Cont'nentsl, cec1Titv, Loriiard
ard astrDg oiitan Ere Ea-ur4nes .on,uafte-. o9
NeF lrk. ana tbe New Eosisnd eui Narine
q hsftfor5, aFe st4hIt, prs MI pzyirg oes
C3rpsnie=. Eetsst Sinr= b, ase-,, a9ath-
est corner Second ana D-a4g strtets.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

CIvE THEN \ TEIAI.-->everal weeks
age six men were arrested il Ma9i.on county
auj brorghi to this city and lodged in the
guard House a. Camp Mcclellan, for ssie
keeiing OF course their busIness and fari-
lies are suff-rin account of their absence
Now. why is i, that they are tot aied. That
il 81 they ask. | they proven trai,orous
ii ii csn be proved that tney have cis,
cournged enetme'is. or r.spassed on the
laws 10 spy way, let them be punished, tut
le. them not be kept l. camp month aite'
mon without trial II is an outrage thus
90 DO The most deprsved villain that treads
earth is iy our laws entitled 10 a speedy auo
impartial trial LIT them have the came.
They nay be ccnvic,ed If 80 punish them.
They may be proven innocent; II so. LEI them
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

We understand that tie Garter
Z,asve Sisters completely csptivstsd the
hearts OF several oi the young gents e our
city, ani we shouli not he surprised . learn
that several of them had farsaken ileir houea
una "parients" to follow th@ brilliant .'s.ars.'
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

FrsKRAL OF JAMES MAokINTosn, E,q.
Tee funeral Q. this lan*n'ed feiiow citizen
wili he cor iucte3 bv the Old settlers, and III
take place this afternoon al o'clock. at l.
CiAire HaN Tie Pew II. y. Poo srs viii DE-
liver the funeral address.
TIE sfien9. Of he deceesed ard ci,izens
generally, are cordially invited 10 take part in
paving the last res-ec,s to he deceased.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

Php0lx Insurance company of Hart
fo~e assets. Ia Nav, s62 S5.7 90 os ia.
biilies. :2l BOO. HsNhr B. H..Fn As, agt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
IMPORTANT TO HOU>EKEEPEt IS.
Messrs Slosson 4 Co., rroprietors Of the
STEAM FEATHER RENOVATION.

have opened anch esfahlishnert in the store /
room opposite Collie. A skeel's Furniture Ware
ms where they ere prepared ~ sie lea hsY
beds II q most mrlete manner, rendering theu
swee; and clean ans yesg bury nj by Their tro
cess thew l,egr.sg4HE Blk tRos 20 To leo sKp
cgxe These grntemea onr3e very highly
menisd by the prorristors OF several f.sf elai
hutes, and prominent families From our 90
observation We leel confident tie process j. u
Inrst com Ilets thing exant.
sr2,r2
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

DEATH IL CANA private Of the
10Th Iofsoity. tY the name ef Mathews.
died al Camp Mcclellan On sunday mornng,
oi measles. THE il the third death al the.
camp ;Iis year, out Of about fifteen hundred
men Th,s speaks well for the health of lie
camp. be wa. baried a. O.k3sle Gem tery
Moniay morning wiih military horcrs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28

IOWA ELECTION RETURNS.

Dc xTtEs rA-KIs5. Coxs Iss2 1861
Reo DeEs- Rep Dsa.. Rep. Dsus
FIRST DISTRICT
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-28
Resolutions II Respect.

meeting Of the old .eitlers Of Seott Co
held al the ofIic. Of Judge Cant. OFT. 27th'
lsC2 10 arrange for the funeral Of their De.
ceased brother. james Mackin.osh E.q Ju1gs
Grant es.ied The meeting TO order. snj, IN the
absence Of the Prssldent. presided.
The following preamble and resolutions were
adopted
WHrgEAs, James Msckin .osh. member Of
the Pioneer Settlers association L e degert
ed tbs lie. aud hss .org Teen held IN the si-
feeiiopaie fen.nhrance OF all VITO have tIo-
Leersd -, Az suffered with Us IN tue setting
VI th.- county: th.i efore
hssstvsd. bet We lot With pride 10 th-
rnry virtusa of our deceased brother, aud to
the evidences Of his usefulness spd character
istic eu~rgy y lie among ne
heso!vei Int 10 ali - intercourse uiih
liz friends art p.ighyoFs. tie ever s0stBihtd
the charact+f q A. LoDe.t, courteous uau,
warm h. Arted aud devoted friend aud Al sys
Iesdy 10 AID Tee Advancement oi The ely ape
coaaty q ni. Gjoptioa.
Ls'etsea Tat u sympathize with his rel -
tive. - tseir .n-s, and a. IN hrrrectsti0n ~
oar respect for tie memory oil the ceces, ed
We Vi'i s'fetf il fuuersl in bo5v.
hesoi,t3 Teato cur Secretary be ,onsst.d 10
record corJ OF the foregoing RESOLUTIONS 10
The record q our Society. AID pnbl4a i.Ae
same - TIE city Fap-rs
JAs. GRAM Pres't pro teta.
j.. p NcKewS ~er
Ise ia eta OF james Mackintosh will take
p ace thi. Tuesday, AFTERNOON, at O'Clock.
from lie Claire Hall. Iae public and the
iiisnes Of the DECEASED. ore respectful iusil-
9 ta attend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-29
The Wool Crop

The war times do not seem to have acted
discourasingly onthe wool growers, judging
from the large focks and demand for pas
ture throughout the country, though with
the growers Of the finer qualities. they
placed almost Q complete embargo upon
sales Of last years clips Where il was
financially practicable IN this county, the
holders of wool that in ordinary times
brought 60 to T5c per h., held over, aud
have by this time on hand two clips. -
Cheaper woods, such as ranged below 40 or
As per h., in ordinary times brought about
the same prices lust ysar, the cheaper woods
commanding propostionahly the better
prices. Shearing is by this time pretty well
advanced throughout the county nut We are
not advised Of any parties being in the field
as purchasers. -, nti b.
We do not think that there will be any
decrease in the quantity OF wool produced
nor have we any reason for thinking thai
there will be much of an increase In thu
prices. II w ellsburp Herald. na .3m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-29
Excitement in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-The announcement
that Col. Kenly had not been killed in the
rebel attack on 4rost Royal, was received
with shouts Of Applause by the crowd OF
Union men who thronycd the newspaper
bulletins this morning. The secessionists
having been imprudent enough to exult Mt
the defeat of Col. Kenly and his probable
DEATH produced an intense excitement
among the Union men.
A few mo lents since man who made
some disrespectful remarks was roughly
handled by the crowd, and there were, sew.
eral knock downs So far (eleven o'clock,
the excitement increases, and the crowd
gaining. Men have been knocked down il
front of the telegraph office. One man wa
heard to say, DIN you, You have it nov
your own way, but we have it our wa,
soon" Ono excited Union man proposes
the Government be requested to move al
troops from the city, and leave it to Uniol
men to keep matters straight. si
I2 O. 'clock-The streets are thronged wit
excited citizens. Secessionists have to kee
out of sight. The intense feeling is explaine
BY the fact that the regiment which is rt
ported to have suffered so severely, belong
here, and the friends and relatives Of th
men are stuiig 10 madness by tho exultiDe
Of rebel sympathisers. 5a".. ..,s, ,..g +.
l2:I5P. M.-The excitement continue
Obnoxious individuals have been chased f
. SQUARES, the pursuers venting their sent
nients in cheers. Many arrests have bce
4 made by the police. at
IP. M-The mob attempted TO hang
y man a few moments ago in Monume
Square. lie was rescued by the police.
6P. M.-Thc crowd in Baltimore sire
increased after three o'clock, and sever
= persous we're chased, as during the mornin
y and some were knocked down. The Ma
J. shal and his police were on the ground
>, large force, and several arrests were mad
~ ~ after which the crowd again thinned off, a
u all has since been quiet. ...u a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-05-29
Gen. Banks Falls Back to Winches.
ter.

WASHINGTON, May "a Dispatches were
received at the War Department at 10 o.
clock tonight, from Gen. Banks at Win
chester that he has moved from Strasburg
to Winchester for the purpose ofsecurng his
stores and trains from the enemy, and to pre-
serve his Communications from being inter
rupted. His advance guard entered Winches-
tor at clock, with oil his trains and stores
in safety.
A strong attack was made upon the teams
at Middletown, by the rebel infantry, caval-
Nv and artillery, but 1t was repulsod, and n
fow wagons abandoned by teamsters were
secured. Gen. Banks will return immediate
ly to Strasburg
Col. Kenly in command Of the forces at
Front Royal was not killed but only wounded
and taken prisoner. No particulars of the
engagement at Front Royal yesterday have
been received. The enemy are in possession
Of Front Royal.
Gen. Geary occupies strong position on
the Manassas Railroad at White Plains. He
has been reinforced.
Gen. Banks has also been strongly rein
forced.
WASHINGTON, May "a. I'll o'clock i. NJ
"A gentleman who is we'll acquainted witt
tho localities and positions Of Gen. Banks
army, says he does not regard the report
received o.day as indicating any danger Il
the main body Of the troops of that com
maud. -. O .l4e,.
| Col Kenly's LIST Maryland Regiment
l with a squadron Of cavalry and u portion Of
battery, was stationed at Front Royal, a
the outpost guard, about mile and hall
from the main stem ofthe Manassas X. X.
while other troops guarded the track. Th
bridge supposed to be endangered is thre
miles from Front Royal Junction, and
strongly guarded Itis considered almost I'M
possible for the enemy to reach the bridge be
fore reinforcementsfrom Reoiortown or Stra'
burg would have arrived there. At .
events, the attack could not have jeopardise
Con. Banks army, oa t.e
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A Val gable Endorsement.

Many have been the compliments passed
upon President Lincoln, in the last few
months, for the ability with which he has
conducted the affairs Of the nation in these
troublous times. But Of none muy hc feel
more happy aud grateful than that paid by
The General Assembly Of, the. Old School
Presbyterian Church on Saturday last at
Columbus, Ohio. The Rev. DR.. Tustein
was endeavoriDg to pursuade the members
OF the Assembly to appoint the next meet
ing ut Washington City, and said that they
could sec many great things there. Of
President Lincoln he spoke us follows:
"I would like to take my brethren BY the
hand and introduce them to that wise and
good man who now occupies tho Executive
Mansion, and who has proved himself first
in this dreadful war, who would be first in
an honorable peace, and who will hereafter
be among the first in the hearts Of his coun
trymep. (Here the applause burst forth sc
decidedly that no Moderator could have
moderated it Yes brethren, continued
DR.. Tustein, believe most solemhy tina
when the history of this administration un
der Mr. lincoln comes to be wound up an.
all its doings and deliberations contempt
it will be seen and known that Provldenc
has not failed US and that Heaven has vOnch
safod to the nation Man fitted to the hig
purr ose that the crisis demands
/ Alter such an endorsement Of the Presi
dent, We think the little disunion partizan'
who have done all in their powerto to malign hil
ii .,,l ,,,aLn b;,,, ,,unonuIar with tho peonl