, 1862-11-15
Dates to Nov 4th.

New York, Nov. 3-The HeraldS dispatch
says, the rebels have been driven from Philomont
London county, but have large force between
there and Smokers Cap
A Percive Dispatch dated the lst says there
is a. large rebel force in the Shenandoah Valley,
just above the Gap. Cannonading has been heard
in that direction. &
1t was supposed that Bayards and Stuart's
cavalry were engaged, as Stuart passed through
the Gap the day previous with several thousand
cavalry, and four pieces of artillery encamped at
Union, and yesterday passed down the valley
Washington, Nov. 3-A dispatch from the
headquarters of the Army of the Potomac dated
I'd, says: Gen. Pleasanton came7up with the en-
emy's cavalry and artillery at ten o'clock yester-
day, Philopont. The fight lasted five hours,
when the enemy retired to Union, small town
three miles beyond.
Our loss was only one killed and fourteen
wounded. Five of the enemy are known to have
been killed.
At s o'clock this morning Gen. Pleasanton re-
newed the attack. During the forenoon he was
reinforced by brigade of infantry At l o'clock
the rebels fell back, and our troops occupied the
town of Union.
Another portion of our army took possession
Of Smokers Gap to-day.y-g,r .qf4is.l
Three brgades of rebels were at latest accounts
advancing up the west side of the mountain, in
two columns. Firing followed, but no more is
known. iaieIsf. ..as t.4
A special dispatch says that the rebels are max
ing demonstrations towards Manassas, and had
run off a train from Bull Run bridge
Boston, Nov. 3.-The last seen of the pirate
Alabama was in longitude 90, and latitude 80,
stearing northwest, under full head of steam and
sail
Washington, Nov 3d-A dispatch from Head
quarters of the Army of the Potomac, dated 81,
to the President says Gen. Mcclellan telegraphs
from Smokers Gap, stating that he las full pos
session of that position. When Gen. Hancock
arrived there, it was held by the eneny's cavalry,
who were driven olt by column of five or six
thousand infantry. The rebels advanced to retake,
but were dispersed by or rifed cannons. The po-
stion is a strong one.
1t is said Generals jackson and Hill are in the,
valley opposite. Gen. Pleasanton had driven the
enemy's cavalry several miles beyond Union at
this afternoon, capturing several of their wounded
and exploding one of their caissons.
(Signed0 $1,000 W,,.MS MARCY, 1
+. Cairo, Nov. 3.-A distpach from Jackson, Tenn
dated I'd, says that news received at Grants head
qtarters yesterday, from the South, via Rienc
confirms the capture of Mobile
The march Of Sickle's division Yesterday from
before Alexandria to extreme front reflects great
credit on it.
New York, Nov 4:h.-The Heralds special
from Wheatland, Var 3D. says Mcclellan recon
noitred the enemy from the front this evening.
Peasantons cavalry supported by brigade of
Doubleday's division, drove the rebels fiom their
position, they contesting ground with considera-
ble spirit Jackson and Longstreet are Just be-
yond Smokers Gap with large force
Harper's Ferry, Nov. 2.-No enemy opposed
our advance until reached Sniekersyill, when
they retreated to the western side. As our col
umn reached the crest of the HILL body of rebel
cavalry, one battery and two brgades of infantry
emerged from the woods in the direction Of
Winchester, but they retreated when fire was
opened on them. 1t is evident they intend to
dispute possession Of Snickers Cap but were
too late.
The impression seems to be general that there
will be battle Tomorrow
Washington, Nov 4-Four rebel mail carriers
were arrested with large mail, destined for Ala
bama, Virginia and other rebel States, while at
tempting to cross into Virginia
Fairfax, Va, Nov. 4th.-Our cavalry, under
Gen. Stahl drove the enemy out of Thoroughfare
Gap, and Gen. Shurz division took possession of
it. Nc enemy in sight last evening. Our cavalry
also held Brickand's Mills, where the rebels had
strong force-Bayard S cavalry holds Aldie and
country between that point and Sgel's advance
New York, Nov 4th-General Mitchell died
at Beaufort, S. c., Oct 30th, of yellow fever,
which prevailed there.
Buffalo, Nov. 4th.-The result of the election
not yet acertained. The indications are that Sey-
mour has a large majority in New York city
The two Woods and a large number of Demo
Gratis are believed to be elected to Congress
New Jersey, as far as heard from, has gone
largely Democratic.
Michigan, scattering returns indicate the election
of the entire Republican ticket by 5000 major
ity.
Illinois returns are meagre. Arnold, Repub-
lican, is elected in Chicago district for Congress,
by 1900 to l500 majority.