New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-05-30
LATEST NEWS.
BANKS DRIVEN OVER THE
POTOMAC!

Fl. Monroe, May "a.
By steamer Henry arrived from Newborn
we learn that the American flag was raised
in Raleigh North Carolina, some few days
ago by the citizens, No particular news
brought by the flag Of truce.
Corinth, May %.
A accommodating party from Pope's COM
mand, had o skirmish yesterday, resulting
in a complete rout of tho rebel Regiments
with less Of their knapsacks blankets and
Haversacks and several killed, wounded and
prisoners taken. our loss is four wounded.
Washington, May IS.
Dispatches received at the War Depart
mcnt at 10 o'clock tonight, Banks at Win
chester states that he moved from Stras-
burgh to Winchester to secure his stores and
trains. His advance guard arrived there at
O'Clock all safe. A strong attack was made
ON trains at Middleton by rebels, but they
were rcpulsed. We lost few wagons which
teamsters abandoned.
Banks will return Immediately to Stras-
burg Col. Henley, commanding force at
Front Royal was wounded and taken prisoner.
The enemy occupies Front Royal. Gen Gea-
ry occupies strong position on the Manassas
railroad at White Plain, and has been rein
forced.
A dispatch from Mcclellan to the War
Department states Three skirmishes took
place to-day in which we drove the enemy
from Mechan csville. seven miles from New
bridge. The 4th Michigan about finished
the Louisiana Tigers. Fifty prisoners taken
and fifty killed. Our loss, ten killed and
wounded. Two squadrons of the 9Th III.
cavalry, under Major Clercerin, were sent up
the river and destroyed the bridge Of the
Richmond and Fredericksburg railroad.
Mechanicsville now occupied by our troops,
| is five miles from Richmond.
Sunday, Nays.
Gen. Negley's brigade is cncamped five
miles beyond Bottom Bridge TO obtain this
they were obliged toe engage rebel Gen Stew
arts brigade. Our loss killed and woun-
ded. Rebel loss supposed to DO about so.
Contrabands from Richmond says inhabi-
tants leaving for Danville. All capable Of
bearing arms are compelled to remain.
Headquarters: Martinsburg, 25.
Rebels attacked us at daybreak in great
force, estimated at $4,000, consisting of Ew-
ellis and Jackson's division. Our right and
left wing stood we'll fer while, when two
regiments broke lines snder fire of the enemy.
The right wing fell back and were ordered to
withdraw-They passed through town in
! considerable confusion, but reformed and
continued their march in good order to Mar
tinsburg, % miles distant. Our entire force
was less than 1000. Our loss will equal
that of the rebels but the number is not as
ertained. BANKS.
Washington, May rs.
McClellen's reports says that he is in front
of Richmond. Iallcck has been joined by
Gen. Curtis force.
Banks made good his retreat across the
Potomac at Williamsburg. Gen. Saxton's
commands at Harper's Ferry.-The city is
intensely excited by the intclli gence from the
valley Of the Shenandoah. Banks fought
very hard for six hours. The rebels are said
to be advancing from Winchester to HarPer;s
Ferry. Rumors say jackson is advancing to
support Ewell and John son and there is still
another force besides him. Means have been
taken to meet exigencies.
Beyond Martinsburs, 25.
A prisoner captured this afternoon says
the rebel force in our rear is to be strength
ened, and that they intend to enter Maryland
at Harper's Ferry and Williamspert. Our
forces crossed Potomac with the trains in
safety, after making forced march Of 80
miles.
| Washington, 25.
The government has taken possession Of
all the rail roads in the loyal States, and
they ore notified to hold themselves in readi-
ress for the transportation troops and mu-
nitions of war to the exclusion of all other
business By order of Secretary Of War.
Philadelphia, %.
Gov Curtin has ordered all companies,
parts of companies &c., to proceed to WASH
( ington with all possible despatch.
| New York, &c.
Herald correspondence.-z0o0 had been
added to the rebel force in Shenandoah Val.
ley whole force estimated at 10000 with
34pieces Of artillery. On the 9th there was
q large rebel force in the mountalns but
Banks had enough men to keep them in
check, until the forces Of Gen. Shields and
Gen. Geary were withdrawn and transfer.
red to Mcdowell,
Washington, IS.
Times correspondence.-Wc have passed
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