Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-07-19
FROM WAsHTNGTON.

troops are all in fine spirits at the prospect
of active operations. Mention is also made
of an important position already occupied.
The people of WarrentOn are represented
as courteous to our troops.
The Warrenton White Sulphur Springs,
recently infested by rebel scouts, were pass
ed yesterday by detachment of our caVal-
ry without opposition.
Reports exist in camp, on rebel authori-
ty, that StoneWall Jackson is at Staunton
preparing for another visit down the val
ley. He will not have an undisputed march.
The command Of Gen. Hatch is reported
to have penetrated as far as Rapidan sta
tion.
Information up to last night has been
received from Gen McClellan's Head
quarters. The health of the troops has
much improved and no difficulty exists in
receiving subsistence and supplies. No
military movements Of consequence are
mentioned.
One hundred and seventy-fve witnesses
have been examined by the Committee on
the Conduct Of the War. The testimony
is very voluminous, and it is estimated
that it will cover /, 800 octave printed pages.
1t has been deposited with the Superintend-
ent of PulSlic Printing to be secured and
kept until further orders of the Committee.
Ex-Governor Boutwell,, Commissioner Of
internal revenue, received his commission
yesterday, and is now engaged in arrang-
ing the details Of his bureau.
Minister Sanford, who is absent from
Belgium on leave Of absence, will probably
return to that country by the next steam
er.
Commodore Dahlgreen having been ap-
Pv'-,-1 ci- -;af af the Bureau Of Ordnance,
necessarily yacates his ONCE as eOInuIaHyE-
ant of the Washington Navy-yard.
We feel at liberty to state that yesterday
portion of the army Of Gen. Pope enter
ed the important town of Gordonsville,
Va, unopposed, and nearly destroyed all
the railroad paraphenalis at that point,
the junction Of the Orange and Alexan-
dria ndVirginia Central Railroad. Three
fourths Of the troops, and munitions and
supplies of every description for the rebel
army at Richmond, Of necessity passed
through Gordonsville by rail. The blow
is, therefore, most important one, more
especially as it is the first of series which
we trust will do more to cripple the eff
cheney of their rebel Richmond army than
aught that has yet occurred.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY VIRGINIA,
WAsHINGToS, July Is. :
GENERAL ORDER NO. 5.
Hereafter, as far as practicable,
the troops Of this command will subsist
upon the country in which their opera
tions are carried on. In all cases supplies
| for this purpose will be taken by the off,
GERS to whose department they probably
belong, under the orders of the command
ing officer of the troops for whose use they
are intended. Vouchers will be given to
the owners, stating on their face that they
will be payable at the conclusion of the
war, upon sufficient testimony being fur
nished 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 dis
trict of the country where the troops are
to operate, the use Of teams for carrying
subsistence will be dispensed with as far
as possible. By command of
MAI. GEN. POPE.
GENERAL ORDER no. 6.
HEADQUARTERS Dept. OF VIRGINIA,
| WASHINGTON, July 18.
Hereafter in any operations of the cav
airy forces in this command no supply or
baggage trains Of any description will be
used, unless so stated specially in the or
der for the movement. Two days cooked
rations will be carried on the person OF
the men, and all villages or neighborhoods
through which they pass will be laid under
contribution in the manner specified by
General Order No. 5, current series foI
these Headquarters for the subsistence Of
men and horses. Movements of cavalry
must be made with celerity, and no delay
in such movements will be excused here
after on any pretext.
Whenever the order for the movements oi
any portion of the army emenates from
these Headquarters, the time of marching,
and that to be consumed in the execution
Of the duty, will be expressly designated,
and no departure therefrom will be per-
mitted to pass unnoticed without the
gravest and most conclusive reasons. Com
manding officers win be held responsible
for strict and prompt compliance with
every provision of this Order
By command Of
MAJOR GEN. POPE.
GEO. D. RUaGLEs, Colonel.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF VIRGINIA,
WASHINGTON, July Is, 1862.
| [order No. ~ The people Of the valley
Of the Shenandoah and throughout the re-
gion Of operations of this army, living
along the lines of railroads and telegraphs
and along the routes Of travel in rear Of
the United States forces, are notified that
they will be held responsible for any inju-
~ done the track, line or road, or for any
attacks upon trains or struggling soldiers
by bands Of guerillss in their neighborhOod
No privileges or immunities Of war can ap-
ply to laWless bands Of individuals now
forming part Of the organized forces Of the
enemy, nor wearing the garb Of soldiers,
who, seeking and obtaining safety on the
pretext Of being peaceful citizens, steal out
in the rear Of the army, attack and murder
Struggling soldiers, molest teams Of sup