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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-30
AFFAIRS AT HARpER's FERRY.
Corresponding OF the Baltimore SUM-

AFFAIRS AT HARPER'S FERRY.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore Sun.
The town does not present the scene OF desc
lation chat enc would suppose and which we
were led 70 believe, from the accounts Of army
correspondents With the exception Of the
government and railroad works along the river
Harper's Ferry presents much the same ap~
pearance as it did before the war. Some
twenty families Of the old residents have re-
manned in their houses during all the alarm
ing events that have taken place around them.
When the hostile armies were engaged ia Dat
tie they both occupied the surrounding heights,
SO that the flying missiles Of death fortunately
passed over the town. The vacant houses
have been little damaged, and now promise TO
be be speedily occupied, as the families Of many
Of the soldiers now in camp IN the vicinity are
arriving and taking up Sheir lodgings therein.
The Confederates did not eyacuate the town
until SATURDAY, the 10th instant. The railroad
bridge was destroyed On Thursday, She 18th
instant, and subsequently The torch was ap~
Piled TO the large stables and workshops close
By, which were consumed, The old engine
house, made famous in che John Brown raid,
and since used as g. prison for captured Confeder
ates, was also burned The wooden structure on
Which the railroad track vas laid built Of solid
timber, extending fer several rods, depot
platform and nearly everything Of a conabus-
title nature in she vicinity, shared similar
fate. The cars, With enc or tvo exceptions,
we're burned while standing on the track
Instead Of falling through rs It Has probably
believed WOULD be the case, the only engine left
remained On the tre5tle work, being held up
By the tender, which went down endTays
forming q kind Of support Three fne resi-
dences belonging 80 the government, On Ghe
hill overlooking the Shenandool3. .Tere lett
standing, SIS thel1 destruction would have en-
dangered private property,
The REMAINS OF The old 20ntooz bridge are
scattered about the rocks IN the river The
new bridge has been IL use siuce Friday il is
laid across the river about one hundred yards
above the railroad bridge, The temporary
bridge erecting fer the railroad will pTohab!y
be in condition for travel BY Friday 2e1t if The
weather favors the Workmen.
On the Maryland side Of the river there is
more evidence Of the destructlYeness OF war,
The canal st the end Of the railroad bridge is
filed with cars smashed to pieces. Among
this debris are several Of the guns which we're
sDiked and thrown oyer from Maryland Heights
by COL Ford, previous 70 the evacuation OF
that position.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-30
GENERAL NEWS.

n Mel Iean GO1al ' . =.
~ W 1u.a Junction without finding any
- -: : # tbe Confederate army IN that vicinity.
sIsns as there said that the repairs Of the Rap
II , "ss railroad bridge had been completed.
p" enndsr night extensive military move
W. we're evidently commenced in this vicln-
~. ona body Of quite 20, 600 troops taking up
w. w. 1ne Of march in one direction and another
body in different one. -
w We have information from Louisville (com-
49, bv te]egraph) that Brigadier General JEFF
4 ssrsoo Davis Union) has killed Major General
Nelson, in an alteration, in which the deceas-
u nsed insulting language 70 him. The oe-
.nrrence took place in Louisville; and Nelson's
death quickly followed Daviss shot.
d;s stc1 from Indianapolis says that an
.rmv officer, Just arrived from Washington: re-
no,ts that Gen. Buell. has beer relieved from
i; command, and assigned TO indianapolis 60
organize paroIed prisoners into regiments.
The trains on the Lexington and Frankfort
Railroad have discontinued running for the
present. The Contederates nave capr4Te4 '1e
Geographic Instruments
The Philadelphia Inquirer has 3 dispatch
from Washington, stating that Peace Commls-
s;oners are expected on FROM the South, under
Mr. Foot's resolution in the Confederate Con
rress Foot resolution was laid On The table
bp large majority, and no such Commission
ers have been appointed, or are coming. The
whole story IS bogus,
A man named Archibald Sherwood vas ar
rested yesterday, at Fairfax Courthouse, on
the charge Of being 3 Confederate mail carrier,
He vas committed 70 the Old Capitol,
The Opinion Rationale, Of Paris, Prince
NspoIeons organ, condemns the idea Of All
emancipation proclamation fer the negroes In
anticipation, and in very severe .erzns, while
the Dublin Ereenan's Journal, q Union paper,
points out the inutility Of such measure for
. the negroes themselves.
The complete and comprehensive plan Of
M, Hill Pierce, President Of Rutgers lnsti
tute, Norfolk city, for greater efficiency IN the
ambulance and field hospital arrangements,
Tia in all probability, be put into operation
this week.
The Presidents Enancipatio Proclamation
would seem to be, 70 certain degree, anticlpa-
ted by these foreign writer's. The London
LINES treats it as 5rutuno tuZa,aan,-But the
Morning Star, Journal Of strong Antl~Sla~
very eanlngs, thinks it will have telling efS
}set against the rebels, etc.
The headquarters Of Gen. Mcclellan were
removed yesterday to point three miles near
. IT aarpers Ferry, The movement may mean
. so0nethlng, or it may have been made merely
Tor conveniances.
1ne Washington Republican says :-'"There
NJ n 4 IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-30
Stale Prisoners.

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF
WAsu1NGToN, September 90; 1882.
Orders: al prisoners Of State ROW on parole
by authority from these headquarters Will re-
port in person forthwith 70 the Military toy
error Of the District Of Washington,
By command Of Brig. Gen. y ADswoRTH,
JOAN ?. SHERBURNE, ASS Adj Gen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-30

Eg Shakespeare never wrote, and re GER
tainly never pied, the diversions Of battle,
as an editorial paragraph in yesterdays "a
zette, made Us say. Everybody knows that
there are no diversions, in a battle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

BALTIMORE, May 26.-Capt. George Smith,
who escaped from Front Royal, says they
were first informed of the approach of the
enemy by mounted negro. The men laughed
at him. Col. Henley was convinced of his
truth The long roll was beaten, and the
men springing hastily to arms formed line
by companies. The rebels appeared soon,
and strange to say, not single gun was fired
by the pckets of the LIST Maryland; they may
have been surprised owing to a sudden turn
in the road.
One company deployed as skirmishers, and
to support a section of Knapps battery. The
lieutenant colonel of the Pennsylvania 10Th,
with a small detachment of his men, who had
been acting as pioneer corps, also formed a
battery, discharged shot and shell nearly two
hours, until nearly all the ammunition was
expended; there is no doubt as to its effcien-
cy. Unable, however, to withstand such
overwhelming force, the order was given to
retire, and the entire column moved over the
Shenandoah river, the retreat being covered
by company of the 9TH New Y ork cavalry
The rebel force was eight companies Of cav
airy and five regiments of infantry of which
two regiments of infantry and two squadrons
of cavalry were fording the stream, the water
being very low The order for double-quick
was given and the federals took to the turn
pike where another stand was made, the col
onel urging the men to fight to the last.
The rebel cavalry displayed black flag
Many shots were exchanged, when the New
York cavalry, still in the rear, broke and re-
tired, riding pell nell through the ranks of
infantry, Part of the latter retreated to the
wheat field, and there made another stand
firing rapidly and with precision. Presently
on came the rebel cavalry, cutting right and
left yelling like Indians. In some instances
neither the dying nor wounded were spared,
and in two instances the captain saw them
shot in the head while lying on the road side
The rest of the story relates the captains es-
cape-not important There were only six
companies engaged in the fight, the rest of
the regiment being on picket duty, and as
provost guard at Front Royal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

CAPE RACE, May 25.-Thc steamship Hi
bernian from Liverpool May 18th, via Lon
donderry the 10Th, bound to Quebec, was
boarded off Cape Race, at O'Clock Sunday
morning. The steamship Teutonia from New
York arrived at Southampton on the 10Th.
The Hibernia has 46 cabin and 1893 steerage
passengers.
= In the British house of commons, on the
l4th, Sir John Trelawney moved the second
reading of the bill for abolition of the church
rates. After debate, in which the conserva-
tive opposed the measure, the house divided
amidst the greatest excitement. The bill was
lost by vote of 2S6 for the second reading
and 2S7 against it, one majority. The result
was greeted with vociferous cheers by the
conservatives.
resumption offered by Mr.. Estcourt, de-
claring it unjust and inexpedent to abolish the
rates until some other provision was made to
supply their place, was carried by seventeen
majority, amidst enthusiastic opposition cheers
The Italian association of emancipation has
sent the following address, to lord Palmerston:
ave have heard with joy and gratitude the
words which you, expressing the sentiment of
the great British nation, have uttered in the
house of commons, in defence of the unity of
Italy and the principal Of non-intervention.
You have recognized the fact of Napoleons
occupation of Rome to be fragrant violation
of non-intervention. 1t is the obstacle to the
Italian unity and threatens the peace of Eu-
rope. If England only perseveres in her eff
forts to make this principle respected, the
Italians will suffice alone to obtain the deliv-
cry of their country. Receive our respectful
salutations."
The Spanish ministerial papers were of the
opinion that Gen. Prim would proceed to
Mexico, although the "Diario de la Marina"
had announced the contrary 1t was expected
that he would claim the execution of the con-
vention of Soledad The duchess de Mont
pensier had been safely delivered of son.
LONDON, May ia fire this morning oc-
cured at Queens College The whole west
wing is totally destroyed, and the fire is still
raging.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

WAsHrNGToN, May 26.-The following are
promoted to be acting masters in the navy =
VIM. T. Brick, Edmund Kimball, VIM H.
Mares, Richard Hines and William f. Pratt.
Lieut.. A. X. Hughes is ordered to command
the Mohawk; Capt. Ceauncey is ordered to
report to the ordnance bureau for duty. John
Fitchis appointed third assistant engineer, and
ordered to the steamer Massachusetts.
The president has appointed the following
visitors to West Point: J. Phelps of Califor-
mia, Jas. r. Copeland of Delaware, H. G.
Biddle of Indiana, Jas. Knox of Illinois, Isaac
P. Christian of Michigan, L. b. Mcpherson
of Missouri, Samuel Upton of New Hamp-
shire, Thos. P. Carpenter of New Jersey, DIR.
Francis Wayland of Rhode Island J. B.
Rogers of Tennessee, Philip Bartlett of YER
mont, Ormond Beatty of Kentucky, VIM. II.
B. Gusts of Virginia, l.. Van Bokkelin of
Maryland, Jas. Markle of Pennsylvania, ChaS.
Anderson of Texas.
1t is rumored that jackson is retreating
more rapidly than he odvanced. A balloon
reconnaissance from McClellan's headquart-
ers Saturday, disclosed that the rebels are
evacuating Richmond. 1t is supposed that
the new troops coming here will be put into
the forts about the city, while the disciplined
troops will be distributed as emergencies may
require.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27
"First Maryland Avengers.v

BALTIMORE, May 26.-Excitement contin-
ues. This morning all who utter disloyal
sentiments in the streets are knocked down.
Baltimore street from Calvert to Holiday
streets are crowded. Considerable excitement
prevails. Crowds chase obnoxious people,
occasionally beating some one. People are
demanding the display of flags from the news
paper offices, and public buildings All have
complied, except the News, which office is
closed and abandoned. The excitement is
fearful and prominent secessionists have dis
appeared from the streets. The military have
taken no part in these movements. A re-
cruiting office is just opened. Baltimore
street displayed flag with the inscription
"Recruiting Office of the first Maryland aveng-
ers"
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Passenger trains
will be run as usual between this city and
Baltimore tomorrow, five trains running
each WaV
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

millions, shall only be held as authorizing the
collection of one tax for that amount. The
tax on lard. linseed and mustard oils, was re-
duced from five to two cents per gallon.
Pending the question of reducing the tax from
twenty to fifteen cents on tobacco, the senate
adjourned.
HOUSE.
The consideration of the confiscation bill
was resumed. The first vote was on MIR
Roscoe Conkling's amendment, to wit: ''Pro-
vided such persons shall have accepted their
appointment since the date of the pretended
ordinance of secession or taking the oath of
allegiance to the so-called confederate states" "
This amendment referred to any person act
ing as governor of state, member of con-
vention or legislature, judge or any person
hereafter holding any office or agency under
the so-called confederate states. Amendment
adopted 100 against 80.
Mr. MAYNARD's substitute was rejected-9
against 40. The confiscation bill was then
passed as reported with Conkling's amend
ment as above mentioned. Yeas 80; nays 81.
The bill to confiscate the slaves Of rebels
as reported from the select committee was
next considered
Mr. BLAIR's colonization amendment and
Mr. Sedgewicks amendment giving freedom
to all slaves, were both referred. The former
received ffty-two affirmative votes, and the
latter tbirty-two affirmative votes. The bill
was rejected by four majority.
The bill from the senate for the relief Of
Robert Small and others concerned in deliv-
ering the rebel steamer to our squadron
passed. The following voted against it,:
Messrs. Calvert, Dunlap, Harding, johnson,
Kerrigan, Norton, Shiel, Vallandigham,
Voorhees, Adjourned
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27
LATEST NEWS.
BY THLEGR
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
From Gen. Banks.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The following is
the latest received at the war department from
Gen. Banks =
WLLIAMsPoRT, May 26.-To Hon. E. ".
Stanton, Secretary Of Var We believe
that our whole force, trains and all, will cross
in safety. The men are in fine spirits, and
are crossing in good order. The labor of last
night was fearful. The enemy followed US
last night on our march but has not made his
appearance this morning. The news of your
movement south has unquestionably caused
them to look out for their safety. Your dis
patch was read to the troops this morning
amid the heartiest cheers
N. P. BANKS, Maj. Gen. Comdg.
HARRISBURG, May 26.-Gov Curtin has
received the following from reliable authori-
ty;
CHAMBERsBURG, May 26.-I have exalnin-
ed dozen stragglers from the Maryland first
regiment, and Gen. Banks column, to-day,
Their testimony concurs as to the brutal treat
ment OF our sick and wounded prisoners. A
number of sick Pennsylvanians who were in
Winchester are hid in a wheat field. On
Gen, Banks route of retreat, many were mer-
cilessly butchcred. 1 have no direct word yet
from Gen. Banks wounded.
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 26-S P. Mo
reliable Information of the particulars of the
retreat from Winchester to Williamsport,
have been received. Dispatches from Will
Transport have to be sent to Hagerstown by
mountain messengers, and thence telegraphed
to us. As soon as received they will be given
to the public
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

WASHINGTON, May 26.-Dispatches receiv-
ed at the navy department state that a steamer
with company of the 9th New York regi-
ment made an excursion up Chowan river to
Gates county, N. c., on the 9th inst, and de-
stroyed $4,000 worth of bacon, lard and 9TH
er stores, belonging to the rebels. On the
night of the 18th, Lieut.. Henry made an ex-
petition six miles above Elizabeth City, and
rescued the apparatus belonging to the Wade
Point light house.
The steamer Alice, with bacon for the reb-
els, and the bells of Plymouth, which were to
be cast into cannon, was captured by the
steamers Ceres and Lockwood on the 18th, in
Roanoke river, two miles below Williamsburg.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27
Fight In Arkansas.

In CAMP ON LEARY CREEK, NEAR BATES
VILE, ARK, May 2l.-Quite spirited skir-
mish took place on the 18th, near Savoy, on
the Little Red river. between about 250 men
of Gen. Osterhouse's division and some 600
rebels under Colonies Clement and Hicks, in
which the latter retrcated with loss of IS left
on the field, and quite a number wounded.
Our loss was 10 killed and "a wounded
The rebels burned all the bridges across
the Bayou DIES arc and the Cypress, and ten
thousand bales of cotton have been consumed
on Arkansas river by order of Gen. Beaure-
gard. Brigadier general Roane who is in
command of the forces of this state has three
regiments of Texans at Little Rock, and the
Arkansas militia are said to be gathered at the
same point in considerable numbers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The following was
received at the war department at IL P. NJ.
WMLIAMsPoRT, Md, May 26-4 P. Mo
the president Il have the honor to report
the safe arrival of my command at this place.
last evening at 10 o'clock, and the passage of
the 9TH corps across the river to-day with
comparatively but little loss.
The loss of men in killed, wounded and
missing in the different combats in which nv
command has participated since the march
from Strasbnrg on the morning of the oath
inst, | am unable now to report; but l have
great satisfaction in being able to represent,
that although serious, it is much less than
might have been anticipated considering the
very great disparity Of forces engaged, and
the long matured plans of the enemy which
aimed at nothing less than the entire capture
of our force. A detailed statement will be
forwarded as soon as possible.
Ny command encountered the enemy.in a
constant succession of attacks, and in we'll
contested. engagements, at Strasburg, Middle
town. Newton, at point also between these
places, and at Winchester. The force of the
enemy was estimated at from fifteen to twenty
thousand men, with very strong artillery and
cavalry supports. My own force consisted of
two brgades-less than four thousand strong
all told-fitteen hundred cavalry, ten PARROT
guns, and six smooth bores.
The substantial preservation of the entire
supply train is source of qualification. 1t
numbered about five hundred wagons, on Il
forced march of fifty-three miles, which was
performed in one day, subject to constant at
tack in front, rear, and on the flank, accord
ing to its position, by the enemy in full force,
the panics of the teamSters and the miSchanc-
es Of river passage Of more than three hun
dred yardt with slender preparations for ford
or ferry lost not more than fifty wagons.
A full statement of this loss will be forwarded
forthwith.
Very great commentator is due to Capt.
S. b. Holabird, A. Q. NJ, and Capt. E, Il.
Beckwith, for the safety of the train. Our
troops are in good spirits and occupy both
sides of the river. n. 2. BANKS,
Maor-General Commanding.
BALTIMORE, May pa report from Will
Transport says that as our troops retreated
through Winchester the women fired upon
them with pistols from doors and windows,
and that the sick left in the hospitals were
most brutally treated, and some of them
wounded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

NEW York, May 26.-It is rumored that
Halleck has taken Corinth and 10000 pris-
oners. Probably premature.
WASHINGTON, May 26, 1l-30 P. M.-There
are no advices at the war department from
Gen. Halleck.
Gen. Mcclellan telegraphs that his troops
have cut the Virginia Central Railroad al
three points between Hanover Court House
and the Chickahominy. Nothing else of in
terest has transpired.
LOUISVILLE, May -Telegraphc com
munication between Hallecks headquarters
and Nashville has been interrupted since five
o'clock last evening The report from the
east of battle at Corinth is believed to be
false.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27
The Excitement in Maryland.

BALTIMORE, May 26.-We learn that there
was some popular commotion in Hagerstown,
on Saturday night and Sunday, as in this city.
A rebel newspaper Office was destroyed, and
prominent secessionists punished very severe
ly in all parts of the town.
All is now quiet in Baltimore. The vigor-
Gus exertions Of the police commissioners
have succeeded in restoring order. The city
is perfectly quiet tonight. There is also a
feeling of entire security. In view of the ac-
tive movements in progress it is thought the
rebels will stand a chance of being caught in
a trap.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-27

MONDAY, May 90.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr. HENDERSON presented a memorial from
the citizens of the southwest of Missouri, ask
ing protection from guerilla bands.
Mr. WILSON from the military committee
reported back the bill legalizing the accept
ance of two hundred thousand more troops.
Mr.. SUMNER offered a resolution request
ing the secretary of war to communicate to
the senate the copies of any instructions to
generals in pursuance to the act of August,
1861, setting free the slaves employed against
the United States by their masters; also,
whether any steps have been taken to render
th9t statute effective. Laid over
Mr. SUMNER also offered resolution to the
enect that the time has come for the govern
niehI OF the United Statesto employ the SER
vices OF all persons without distinction of
color or class to fight against the rebellion.
Laid over.
Mr. SUMNER introduced a bill to relieve tho
national government of all obligation IN snn-
port slavery and all responsibility for il under
the constitution. 1t repeats the fugitive law.
declares there shall be no slavery in anv ter,
ritory, forts, dock-yards, arsenals, vessels on
the high seas, and all places where the ma
tional government has exclusive control; and
declares free all slaves now held in such
places.
Mr. FOSTER presented the credential of Mr..
Dixon-re-elected senator from Connecticut.
Mr.. HOWE introduced bill to aid in re-
storing order and preserve the public peace
within insurrectonary districts. Referred
After some incidental debate on army move
ments, the weakening of Gen. Banks incu-
ded, which Mr.. Wilson stated was done by
the president with the approval of the secreta-
ny Of war and several generals and military
men. The tax bill was taken up.
The tax on teegraphic messages was modi-
fed to one cent on those less than twenty
cents on the first ten words, and three cents
on those exceeding that; on insurance poll
cies except life insurance, twenty-five cents
An amendment was adopted that the act of
August last, imposing direct tax of twenty