Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-14
FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC.


Retreat Of Jacks0n's Afmy-A Large Ree.
81 Fierce Reported at Strasbnrs.
WIscHrsIka, March Y .-Jackson's rebel force
left here last night by the Strasburg road, and
the main forces Of Gems. Hamilton and williams
are now just entering this town. Company A, Of
the Wisconsin ID, Captain Benham, and a com.
tain Coles company Of Maryland and squadron
Of Michigan cavalry, were the first to enter the
town. Our troops encountered strong fort one
mile out, which was evacuated by Jackson last
night
The people generally here are intensely de-
lighted AT our presence, and hail the coming Of
the Union army as harbinger OF peace and flu
cheered and greeted from the houses with various
tokens Of welcome, which are responded to warm
ly by officers and men.
The other column Of General Banks division
which approached by the Perryville route has not
vet arrived. Not a shot has been fired thus far.
Yesterday the rebels arrested eighty OF the most
prominent UnioDists. and sent them to Rich
mond
1t Is represented by residents and friends OF the
Union that at least two-thirds Of the population
OF this town aud county are lsfal to our govern
ment, but have been compelled to succumb to the
secession pressure, so far at least as an expires.
sion OF opinion was concerned.
There have been no Richmond papers received
here for week, and the citizens are entirely ig.
norant Of the thrilling events that have transprcd
within that period.
As an evidence Of the privations which the
people have had to endure under secession rule,
the following prices are quoted Coffee IS cts.
whisky s! PINT; and other liquor. in the e. same am
proportion.
IsECoEp DrsrATcH.l
WlECHEsrER, March IL, p. m.-Jackson's force,
which retTcated from here yesterday, consisted Of
LoIiBg's Brigade, several field batteries and 300
Of Ashby's CsyaIry, about 4 900 men I'm all They
commenced evscuatlng the town about sunset
The cavalry were the last to leave, and departed
just before we entered the town.
IL Is reported that there is larg secession force
at sifausburg, and that they intend 10 make a
stand there, but owing 10 the state Of affairs at
Manassas, II Is believed that Jackson will make
his way up the Shenandoah valley TO the Virginia
Central Railroad and thence proceed to Rich.
tnond.
Prominent secessionists say the rebel forces
will make stand ut q ordonsville and they have
fortified IL to great extent
Several prisoners and small amount Of snmu-
tion arc all the seizures made here
LATER.
WrNcHEsrsa, March 13.-l2 O'Clock noon
Heavy explosions were heard here at 10 O'Clock
last night in the direction Of Strasburg, which,
it IL believed, were caused by the enemy blowing
up stone sIched bridge over Cedar creek, 10
on the Strausburg road, led by Major Mix Van
Aliens Cavalry He pursued Col. Ashby's flying
scouts until be came upon the main body Of the
latter, taking several prisoners.
Last night wes acknowledged even by the &c
cession ladies 10 have been the most quiet for SIX
months. Several thousand soldiers were In tuyn,
and the remark was added: ct was no wonder
OFT arms arc victorious from the excellent disciP
line If cur trccpsn
Col, Leonard has been detailed for r fovost Mar.
shall by order Of Cen. Hamilton. military com
nander.
Among the dl.tingul.hed persons here L. Mrs
cambridge, formerly Mrs Bliss, daughter of
Fresident Taylor, Her husband is an o6icer in
the rebel army
Col IsuntLeroY, late Of the Federal army, but
now a Btlgadier General Of Virginia troons ef.
hence rads
proach
WINCHESTER, March 18th, p. m.-Two loco
motives, surinOunted with the stars and stripes,
with long train Of cars, started hence for Har-
per's Ferry at 0 O'Clock this morning. IL con-
veyed large military msil.
a strong cavalry scout of last night failed to
oyer,ske Col. Ashby's retIcating regiment on
the strasburg road. II Is believed he has re-
scouts may remain thi. side Of Cedar creek.
WINcHESrER, March II, p. m.-Yesterday
sued Col. Ashby's rebel cavalry several miles
A skrmish ensued nine miles hence, ON the
Strausburg road: The Michigan men took six
prisoners, including I'd Lisutenant Murray, of
hshby's corps When Gen. Jackson evacuated
the town he left unmolested the railroad and
rolling stock, consisting Of five locomotives,
four passenger and fourteen freight cars.
this morning, for commissary supplies.
The telegraph line has been completed to this
place, making complete connection with all
points.
number Of rebel deserters have given them
selves up.
Tine advance to this place was planned and led
by Brig. General Hamilton, with the Impression
that our approach would be strongly resisted !;
and II would doubtless have proved eminentIy
successful against Jacksen's resistance
Yesterday, Col. Mix Van Allen with a squadron
Of his cavalry, bounced upon party Of rebel cav
were breakfasting. He wounded three, and took
them prisoners.