New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-16
FROM FRONT ROYAL.

The stirring events near the Rebel capital for the
past week have totally ecipsed those OF minor I'M
portance in the Army of Virginia, which, IN iact,
have been confined to scouting, accommodating, and
changes in the command.
The only event Of importance in the field was a
strong reconnaissance of Luray. On Sunday morn
ing, Gen. Crawford was ordered by Gen. Williams
to reconnoer Luray in force. The town Of Luray is
% miles south of Front Royal and is near the west
slope of the Blue Ridge lhas about 700 inhabitan's.
For the past ten days it has been strictly guarded by
Rebel picke,s who refused every person ingress or
egress at points five miles from the town. cohte-
quently it was unknown what force, If any, was
concentrated there. Several efforts were made Dy
Gems. Williams and Crawford 10 gain view OF the
valley near Lursy but the vigilance and activity OF
the Rebel cavalry prevented an approach nearer
than Milford on tie north, and Sperryvll!e on the
east.
A regiment Of infantry took possession OF Chester
GAP. southeast Of Front Royal 10 prevent any
movement on our left while the south branch OF the
Shenandoah protected orr right. One regiment oil
infantry and squadron Of eayslry advanced on tne
stone pike lin the valley, while the main body com
posed of cavalry artillery and infantry proceeded
along the foot OF the ridge through what If termed
by the inhabitants Gooney's Manor, almost inacces
sible to anything but cavalry. The scenery along
the route wss wildly picturesque, and elected ad-
forgot their fatigue while gazing upon the mountains
and as if to add greater sublmity 10 the occason
n thunderstorm burst upon us, with IT'S thousand
echoes from pinnacle, crag and hill. IL WAS one
continuous roar untilthe storm passed over ue.
We passed several hRmlcts on the route where
the few inhabitants were almost as wild and untu-
tored by civilization the scenery around them.
Nothing Of the least importance could be elected
from them.
Finding the road more imuracicable IA tie COM
"a uad 4, nx "a N.
turning due west along the foot of a spur OF The
Blue Ridge and, after journey OF Fix riles, sink
ipg the pike near Milford. .
At this place retidos the family Of Mr.. John j.
Iiaines, who was barbarously taken To Inray by
the Rebels, and shot III cold blood, for being "a
Union man.
The entire command was consolidated, and moved
forward several miles and bivOuacked Tor the night
under a steady fall oi rain.
GEN Crawford, with the tact OF q veteran COM
mander, blocked up all known routes OF communi-
cation with Luray ana established distant outposs
and lines Of patrols.
A. daylight on Monday morning the column was
again in motion for Luray then nine miles distant.
When about five miles The town, our vldettes
came upon the enemy's pickets capturing one, while
two others made their osoape-all mounted
The prisoner was armed with pair OF old cavalry
nint-lock pistols and homemade sword, nearly Ms
el4s.ic as strap iron. -,
Here the infantry and artillery were halted, while
refugee picxets would inform the enemy Of our ap-
proach, we pushed forward as fart as prudence
would permit. -
On reaching the apex Of the hills north Of the
town. tho cavalry of the enemy were seen deiihog
into the New.Market road westward.
Our yidettes and advance guard entered the town
with uneung carbnes, and great caution, fearing
the enemys rear guard might he there in force.
Every house was scruiinized 10 prevent, II neces-
sary, a repetition OF the unfriendly reception In
Winchester. , -
The rear guard Of the enemy was finally dscov-
cred on a hill in the edge Of the town.
Oar carbineers gave them few scattering shots,
and then charged, sword IN hand.
Over the crest Of the hill, the enemy, at least lOO
strong. were drawn up 10 receive NJ, and gave our
advance yolley, checking for moment the charge.
Their yoey was responded 10, when the enemy
commenced TO retreat followed by our cavalry, who
made TWO captures. Ga the appearance oil two
thanking companies, ordered up by Col. Iompkins,
Of Fairiax COurt-IlOnfe renOwn, now OF the Let
Vermont Cavalry, the enemy retreated in haste and
disorder.
one Il the Vermont boys ~as sho. through the
head. aud died an hour aiterward Another was
slightly wounded and two horsee were shot, one OF
which was subsequently killed.
The result on the side OF the enemy is unknown,
bat trails Of blood indicated the direction Of their
The object of the reconnaissance having been ac-
compliahed, aud valuable information obtained,
pursuit was stopped, and tLe c"nuahd iv'uIhoI
last night to camp the greater portion oil which had
performed "A march OF sixiy miles IN two days
through mountain passes and over muddy roads.
Tie accidental discharge OF pistol on the return
slightly wounded Lieut. Col. Fiebrown Of the lOth
Maine infantry, in tie leg. The FIST sergeant OF
COMPANY X, Of the sumo regiment, was shot dead
on tho route by the accidental difchaTge Of musset
He was highly esteemed as Il man, Il colder, anu
died pending lis appointment to Lieutenancy.
A lor,ion Of Gen. Gearys command, by the re-
corpoissance are said to have discovered body Of
Reel artillery and infantry in Big Fort Valley
tonth Of the North Fork and within a few miles oi
Mdclotown. o,,
A report ast night that Gen. Mcclellan had en-
tered ilIchmond caused great lubiialion among
the army. Ill r
Tie citizens are in agony to learn the details OF
S,oneyall J.cksons victory" az they term 1t, near
Richmond. Hundreds OF bis men aud officers are
rom thia reyOu.