The New York herald., 1862-03-14
and the last and only stand the rebels can make Is her
along the Rappahanncck river They have never made
the extensive forfcations Richmond that have been
srectod at Fredericksburg.
OPERATIONS OF THE FIFTH ARMY CORPS.
PARTICULARS OF THE OCCUPATION OF
WINCHESTER

PARTICULARS OF THE OCCUPATION OF
WINCHESTER.
COMPLETION OF THE TELEGRAPH LNE-DEsERrBRs
GIVING THEMSELVES Up ETC.
WINCHESTER. Va, March I2-9P. NJ.
General Jacksons forces left hero last night on the
Strasburg road Tho forces OF Generals Hamilton and
Williams just entering the town. Company A, OF tho
wisconsin Third, Captain Bertram and company Of tho
Connecticut Fifth, followed by Coles company from
Maryland and squadron OF the Michigan cavalry, were
the FIRST to enter tho town. We found strong fort,
milo out which evacuated by General Jackson
last night.
Tho people generally are intensely delighted at our
presence and hail the harbnger opeace and future
prosperity.
The regiments, as they pass along, are cheersd and
greeted from houses Of the citizens and the cheers
are responded to by our officers and men.
The other column Of General Banks division, which
will approach by the Berryvis route, has not yet ar
rived.
Not shot has been fred.
Yesterday tho rebels arrested eighty Of the most
prominent Unionists. and sent them to Richmond
Coffee sells at 75c. 81 per pound sugar 25c. SIC.
and calico soc. Other articles more abundant.
is represented by the resident Unionists that two
thirds of the population OF this town and county
arc loyal to government, but have been
peed to succumb to the secession so far the
expression OF opinion was concerned.
There have been Richmond papers received here for
week, and tho citizens entirely ignorant Of th
thrilling events which have transprod within that
period.
whiskey selling at 50 pint and other liquors in
tho same proportion.
General Jackson's force yes erday consisted Of Lo
rings brigade field batteries and three hundred
Of Ashbys cavalry-about four thousand in ALL They
commenced ovacuang the place about last night.
The cavalry the las: leave, and they departed
just before entered the town.
is represented that there ia large rebel force at
Srasburg, and that they intend to mako stand thore
Owing to the state Of affairs at Manassas Is believed
that General jackson will mako his way up the Shenan-
doah valley TO the Virginia Central Railroad and thonce
to Richmond.
Prominent rebels hero say that the rebel forces will
make stand at Gordonsvc, and have fortified It to
great extent.
Several prisoners and small amount Of ammunition
are all the seizures VIC have made.
WINCHESTER, March I2-sP.M.
This afternoon . squadron Of the Michigan cavalry
pursued Ashby's cavalry several miles. skirmish
.snsusd nine miles hence, the Strasburg road The
Aichgandcrs took six prisoners including Second Lieu
tenant Murray Of Ashby's corps.
When the rebel Jackson evacuated this town. he left
unholested the railroad and rolling stock, consisting
OF i've locomotives four passenger cars and fourteen
freight
train for Harper's Ferry will start early In the
morning to obtain commissary supplies.
Tho telegraph limo to tha place has just been com
plsted, making complete connection to all points
number OF deserters have given themselves up.
The advance this morning planned and led BY
senior Brigadisr General Hamilton with the impression
that our approach would be strongly resisted, and IL
would have proved emnenty successful against jack
sons resistance.
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squadron pounced upon party OF rebel cavalry four
miles west Of Berryvile while thoy breaxastng
'wounding three and took them prisoners
WINCHESTER March l3-Noon.
Heavy explosions were heard here Al ten o'clock last
might from tho direction Of Strasburg which are BE-
sved to have been by the enemy blowing up tho
stons-arched bridge Cedar creek 20 prevent our
pursult Of Jackson
The skirmsh astnight the strasburg road was led
by Major Mix, Of the Van Allen cavalry. he pursued
Ashby's flying scouts until be came upon their main
body, taking prisoners before stated The rebel
Lieutenant Murray Is a Baltjmorean. g..
Last night was acknowledged by rebel ladies' to have
been the moot quiet for six months Several thousand
soldiers were in town, and the remark added -"No
wonder your arms are victorious, from the excellent dis
ciplne OF your troops"
Colonel Leonard Of the Massachusetts, Thirteenth has
been detailed for provost duty by order Of Genera
Hamilton military commander.
Among the distinguished persons here 10 Mrs. Dan.
drdgs, late Mrs Bliss, daughter Of the late Presidens
Taylor Her husband is officer in the rebel service
Colonel Fauntcroy, late Of the Union army but now
Brgadier General Of tho rebel Virginia troops effected
his escape hence on Tuesday, upon approach.
Two locomotives, surmouned by the Stars and Stripes
with long train Of cars for Hpers Ferry at
nine O'Clock this morning It conveyed large military
mail
The strong cavalry scout last night alod TO overtake
.Ashby's retreating regiment the Strasburg road
II 10 believed he reoined Jackson ut Strasburg few
OF bis may yet this OF Cedar creek