, 1862-06-14
Interesting Summary of News.

NEW YORK, May 26th.-The He,aLds camp cores
pondent writes from Banks division as follows:
Seven thousand men have been added to the rebel
force in the Shenandoah Valley, and the whole num-
er OF their troops is estimated at eighteen or twenty
thousand, with thirty-f pieces Of artillery.
On the 9Th OF May 1t appears that there large
rebel force in the mountains in Banks vicinity. The
latter however, had troops sufficient it WAS supposed
to hold them in check.
But on the 10Th, Shealds' and Geary's commands
were transferred to McD0wells department, and on
the same day junction had been made between ck-
sons, Eweps and JOhnstOns forces, (rebeD when
they made preparations to advance on Banks reduced
force, With the result already teegraphed. The reb
els now occupy the whole of the Shenandoah Valley
From rebel sources we have the following: The
prisoners captured this afternoon state that the rebel
force in has been strengthened and that their
purpose is to enter Maryl via Harpers Ferry and
WilliamspOrt.
BALTIMORE. May 26.-Two members of Kentry' reg
meut have arrived in this city, ard give the following
account Of the attack Friday, May 23d. The fight
commenced at u O'Clock by attack made by arge
rebel cavalry force, under Ashby with several regi-
ments of infantry, and lasted until night, when the
infantry succeeded IN SUR unding them on the first
night and repuse took place on the east side 0f the
Shenandoah Finding the rebel forces too great,
Kentrys force retired to the west side of the river,
destroying the principal bridge Here they made an
other stand, and fired at the rebels about 200 rounds
Of shell and grape, doing considerable execution.
Last fight took place four miles this side of Front
Royal, the effort of the Federal commander being to
tal back in order expecting reinforcements momen-
turily from Gen. Banks.
Capt Smith, First Maryland Regiment who sue
ceeded in making his escape from Front Royal, says
the rebel attack was sudden tnat pckets did
not fire single gGn-they having been surprised and
captured. Our battery soon engaged, and cOntn
ued dischargng shot and shell for nearly two hours,
until the ammunition was expended. The firing was
spirited and no doubt Of its efficiency but they were
unall however, to withstand such an overwhelming
free, and the order was given to retire.
The excitement in Baltimore continues this morn
ing. All who utter disloyal sentiments are knocked
down. the military taking no part in the transactions
Recruiting offices were opened this forenoon in Balti-
more street, displaying flag bearing an inscription
" Recruiting Office of the lst Mary land Avengers.
Baltimore street, om Culvert to Holiday, was crowd
ed tins morning, a crowd chasing obnoxious people,
and occasionally beating some of them. The people
are demanding display OF flags from all the newspa-
per offices and public buildings; and all have com
piled except the ultra seces sion sheets, which offices
were closed and abandoned The excl ement is fear
tuI and prominent secessiOnists have disappeared
from the street.
The prOprietors of the Neos opened their Office to.
day and displayed the flag.
WASHINGTON May Z6.-The following is the latest
received from Gen. Banks 10y the War Department;
WILLIAMsPoRT, May 26.-We believe our whole
force, trains and all, will cross in safety The men
are in fine spirits, and the crossing in good order.
The labors of the night are fearful The enemy fol-
lowed last night on the march, but have not appeared
this morning.
FoRT MONROE May 27.-The Norfolk Day Book was
suppressed to-day in consequence Of the pubcatin N
OF articles assaing Union citizens for taking the oath
of allegiance.
On the 28th Gen. EIalleck's reconnoitering columns
had some hard fighting with the enemy. The rebels
hOty contested the ground at every point, but were
driven back with loss. The column on the left en-
co ntered the strongest opposition Our loss was %
killed and wounded The enemy left 30 dead on the
field.
WAsHINeToN, May 3O.-A telegraphe dispatch has
been received at the ar Department from official
source stating that the rebels left Corinth last night
and that Gen. Nelson occupied their entertainments
this forenoon.
A second dispatch, received by the War Depart
ment fully cOrrobortes the former message that Cor
nth had been evacuated and occupied by our troops.
Deser ers say that the enemy left last night for OkO
lana, about $50 miles south Of COrinth, the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad.
CAMP NEAR CoRINTH, May 30.-Gen POpe's advance
guard the 39th Ohio, occupied Cornth ut forty min
utes past six this morning, and hOisted the American
flag on the Court House. The enemy evacuated last
Light, retrcatIug down the Mobile and Ohio railroad.
The rebel army under Jackson, had Threatened
Harpers Ferry A bridge $50 feet long, over the
South Anna Creek, tributary to the Panunkey riv-
er. on the line of the Richmond and Fredericksburg
railroad, burned yesterday by the federal cavalry.
This cuts off communication between Richmond and
Jackson's command.
De-erters report strong Union feeling at Petersburg.
There great suffering from scarcity offood. There
are only 5000 rebel troops there.
NEW YORK. May sO.-The Herdtd's Fortress NJ on
roe correspondent says Col Hanson of the rebel Ken
tucky regiment has become diSgusted with rebellion
and will take the oath of allegiance.
New Orleans letter says Gen. Butler has taken
the wife Of Beauregard who was found at New Or
leans under protection.
Three thousand Georgians whose term Of enlist
mcnt had expired, told that they must continue
in the rebel service They loaded their guns and Off
GERS and all refused to obey orders. No dared to
attempt to make them do it. The result was, they
were dsbanded and sent home.
CORINTH, May SILT is aseertained that the
evacuation commenced night before last The enemy
retreated enthusiastically until the railroad bridge
was burned. when they went to Grand Junction, and
thence southwardly Some ladies and several citizens
remain here
Col. jackson reports finding the road for several
miles strewn with knapsacks haversacks, arms and
canteens, showing great decentralization. The woods
are full of sraggers they are being brought in fast
is probable there are between 200 and 5000; al
lines being deserters, and those recently captured.
WASHINGTON, May 3l.-A dispatch from headquar-
ters in camp near CoTnth, to-day, says the enemy's
position and works IN front of COrlnth were exceed
ngly strong Beauregard could not occupy stronger
position. In his flight this morning he destroyed an
immense amount of public pro erty, stores, provs-
ous. wagons, and tents. For miles out of town the
woods arc filed with arms haversacks. &C., thrown
away by the fleeing troops. large number OF pris-
and deserters have been captured estimated by
Gen. Pope at 1000.
Gen. Beauregard evidently disrusts his army, or he
would have defended strong position. His troops
were generally much discouraged. For the last few
days their resistance has been slight.
Signed, HALLEcK,
Major General
New YORK, May 3l.-The Northern Light from AS
pinwall the 22d has arrived. She brings prize
rebel schooner loaded with cotton and turpentine,
captured by her off Wilmington, North Carolina.
NORFOLK, May 3l-Fugitiveo from Richmond report
army of 2O0OOO in that vicinity. The dissatistac
ton general, both among officers and men, on ac
count of the scarcity Of provisions.
Preparations are making for an extensive Union
demonstrations take place shortly. The oath of al
egiaice has already been administered to nearly
10000 citizens, and they offer themselves in large
numbers daily If public sentiment be truly expressed
and the meeting should be satisfactory to Gen. Wool
it will probably induce the President to open the
port.
Our scouts bring reports that preparations were be
ing made for the evacuation Of Newbern. The Sea
board and Roanoke railroad is said to be in good order
as far as Black river.
CAIRO, May 3I-An Arkansas refugee, who arrived
to day. reports that Little Rock has been occupied by
the tederals The State Legislature has scattered, and
the Governor fed the State, and is now at Jackson,
Missouri.
He also stated that vicksburg has surrendered to
the federal fleet.
WASHINGTON, May 3l.-A dispatch received by the
War apartment states that brigade of our troops,
preceded by four companies OF cavalry, entered Front
Royal yesterday morning and drove out the enemy
consisting of tie Eighth Louisiana and part Of the
Twelfth Georgia. Our loss eight killed and four
wounded.
We captured six officers, $50 privates, also large
amount of transportation, including five engines and
eleven cars our "a vance was rapid that the enc
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