Litchfield enquirer., 1862-05-29
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$Sus evidently ran away in hurry, writes from Ha gerstown, May 25th, that it is reported that thu Conn. 5th was captured at Winchester. Tn, report is without foundation, as Col. Chapman telegraphed to his wife Tuesday afternoon iron Hagerstown that they were all safe.-Press.
 Gen. Banks telegraphed to the War Depart ment on Saturday that Col. Kenley's command o infantry and cavalry numbers not stated-had had been driven from Front Royal, on the Man assas Gap Railroad, with considerable loss iu killed, wounded and prisoners The enemy,s force was estimated at from five to six thousand and was then supposed to be occupying Front Royal. A dispatch received from Washington late on Saturday night announced that Gen Banks had fallen back from Strasburgh to Win chester, being hard pressed by the same force which attacked Col. Henley at Front Royal This movement was necesstated to secure stores and trains from the enemy, and to prevent oul communications from being interrupted. Sun day dispatches were received announcing that Gen. Banks had been attacked at Winchester and had been forced to retire still further toward Martinsburgh and Harper's Ferry the enemy be- ing reported in heavy force.
 The report of the reverse to Col. Kenley's command, which was principally recruited in Baltimore, created great excitement in Balti- more, and the rebel sympathizers there were so impudent as to show their satisfaction at the re- verse. The consequence was great indignation against them on the part of the Union men, who are now much in the ascendant there. An ey. cited crowd collected in ths streets, and many known Secessionists were very roughly handled, one barely escaping hanging.
 THE exciterAent in Baltimore was renewed again on Monday, and continued with more 0, less intensity through the day. The crowd again amused themselves by chasing supposed seces sioniss through the streets until all of that class had entirely disappeared. A demand for the display of flags was then made and was very generally complied with. recruiting office was opened, which displayed flag bearing the in scription, "Recruiting Office, First Maryland Avengers"
 A DISPATCH from Gen. Banks to the war De- pertinent dated at Williamsport announced that his whole force, trains and all, would probably cross in safety Although the labor of the night before had been fearful, the men were in fine spirits, and crossing the Potomac in good order The enemy, he announced had followed him du ring the night but was invisible in the morning andheexpressed his belieftha he had given up the pursuit. and was anxiously seeking lis own safe. ty. An explanation is afforded by Washington correspondents who announce that the advance of the enemy is stayed. and his retreat probably cut of. In the absence of definite knowledge of the measures taken by the Government to effect his object. it is isimpossibls at present to indi- cate how it is to be done. There is no doubt however. of the present safety of Gen. Banks, and later news may possibly develop the plans of the War Department.
 i Bcsros MAY 26-The following was publish cd this nlorning:
 By Me GoreTuor aud CDmna0nGer-in Chief:
 A PROCLAMATION.
 MEN OF MAssAcHusErrs-The willy and bar baruus horde of traitors to the people, to the Government, to pnr country and ta liberty man- ace again the National Capital. They have at tackled and routed Major Gen. Banks. are ad- vancing on liarper's Ferry, and marching on Washington. The President calls on SIassachu- | sets to rise once more for it's rescue and de- tense The whole active militia will be sum- moned by general order issued from the office of the Adjutant General to report on Boston Common to morrow. They will march to re- lieve and avenge their brethren and friends, to oppose with fiery zeal and courageous patriotism the progress of the foe May God encourage their hearts, and strengthen their arms, and may he inspire the Government and all the people.
 Given at Headquarters, in Boston, at II o'clock
 this Sunday eveaing, May 25, A. D., 1862. JOHN 4. ANDREW.
 Gov Sprague calls for three months regi- mcnt, to be made up from the volunteer compa- nies of Rhode Island, for service in Washington. He says they will leave for Washington at the earliest possible moment.
 THE RESPONSE to the new and unexpected call for troops has been all that the Government could require, and more than it could have fore seen. In answer to a dispatch from Secretary Stanton, the Seventh Regiment National guard Col. Lefferts; left for Washington Monday eve- ming. Never was so much enthusiasm shown at the departure of any regiment. The march down Broadway was a complete triumph and must have gladdened the hearts of the brave fellows as they passed. The Second Regiment of artillery, Col. Graham, also left Monday for Wa ,hington, amidst the cheering of the people, Still other regiments are to follow Tuesday and "Wednesday, including the gallant sxty-ninth, already celebrated in the annals of the war. Some eight or ten regiments will probably leave New York and Brooklyn in the course of the week. the response from other States is no less gratify- ng.-A ~. Y. paper.
 ADv1cEs from Gen. McDowell's army are high fy important. It has crossed the Rappahannock in full force, and the advance was yesterday eight miles beyond F1edericksburgh, on one road, and five or six miles on another. The rebels from the surrounding hills were of course able to see the movement, aud in their retreat they destroyed the bridges behind them-which will, of course, tend to delay Gen. McDowelPs progress some- what. A reconnaissance was made on Monday, by the General in person, which revealed the presence of no rebels; and no indications were fa,,, 1of4 4Ias. 1,x. 1.z.. ll .