The New York herald., 1862-04-27
NEWS FROM GEN. BANKS CORPS.
The Rebel jackson and His Army Re.
treating Towards Gordonsvtlle.


ort CAMP NEAR SPARTA Va, April 25, 1882
Several deserters and refugees corroboras previous
reports that jackson, aster dying from advancing
column on Friday last, pashed forward 10 point
milo north Of Harrisonburg, where turnpike branches
to the left passing ct;aughey the south fork
Of the Shenandoah Blue Ridge and running thence
to Gordonsve. Jacksons wagon had been pushed
towards Stsunton but, hearing that that town in
possession OF the Union troops he remande IL to larri
sonbars early hour on Saturday morning Jackson,
with his whole force and train, took the Gordonsvie
turnpike and at latest had reached McGaugheys
town.
On Saturday night squadron Of the First Vermont
cavalry while scouting the Suray road beyond Massa
metten Mountain fell in with body Of the enemy's ca
valry. skirmish cusued, resulting in the capture OF
seven Of enemy and eleven Of their horses None Of
or men were hurt; lieutenant had his horse shot
under him.
The Payinastcr Of the Vermont cavalry arrived al
camp yesterday TO the great delight the Green Moun
tain B,ys.
Atran containing shoes stockings, &C., for General
Williams division, reached Mount jackson on Friday
They will DO distributed to-day. The turnpkes Of
this region very destructive TO shoes.
The weather since Friday has been very incicment,
owing prevailing noTtheaser the dampness penera
ting tents and clothing, and chilling the bodies OF the
IhcfS are Oud CallS tHe TeStOIitlOu Oh TIE
whiskey ration.
Tho inhabitants Of this lovely and fertile valley, al
though they gave almost unanimous vote for
sion, nov sincerely regrc: it, and appear well pleased
in tho belief bat the Virginia is nearly an
end Fresh meats and breadstufs abound in this sec
or and the owners disposed 10 conceal spirit
them away beyond reach.
The rebel Jachson's retreat from this place had
q beneficial efoet on tho volunteers and drafted
mon from Rockingham and the surrounding
counties Large numbers Of them daily come
into orr lines aud deliver themselves up. II is
stated that hun Of om in the Massametten
Mountains hiding from Ashby's scouts, only awaiting
an opportunity escape and claim protection from Gen.
Banks One who yesterday reported that he found
a cave a few miles hence, where concealed sixteen
refugees and Jesefiers, who will probably come into
town Today
OF the mountain Hsrrsonburg, watching move
ments and endcavoring TO catch dcserers. Tho main
body however are believed TO have gone with Jackson
wherever he may be.
The ref gees and descrers turned 10 Licuten
ant Colonel Batchcdors provost Marshal department
and exam ned by Colonel Clark Of General Banks staff
Dr. Baxter late Assistant Surgeon OF the Wisconsin
Third has appointed Medical Purvcyor for this de-
partment aud is temporarily stationed at strasburg
It is a fact worthy Of notice that the rebel he's
pitss are models OF comfort, and cleanliness
AT Mount jackson three large two story frame buildings
have been recently constructed on the approved
plan being athed and pastered and divided into ap
proprias wards. The ceilings high and TIE ventila
ton perfect They sufficient 10 accommodate six
hundred patients, md will he occupied by eur sick
Wagons are actively collecting forage aud other sup
plies which are more abundant here than they in
shenandoah and Frederick counties.
Union hostage who escaped from Jackson on Satur.
day morning, reports his force M that timo six miles
east Of Iiarrisonburg, which place he left in perfect
panic.
The Union hostages taken by Jackson from Winchester
and the valley-mapy OF whom sixty years old and
upwards sick and crippled-were barbarously compelled
to march on foot behind the train, up hill and down.
through mud and creeks, in some cases falling down
from shesr exhaustion. This act has caused great In
dignatop In our army and loud cries are made for
taliatiop upon prominent sccessonists hersabouts.
pnooxtyS AcApsHY or MrsIc-The opera season, II q
season can 10 called which was limited TO few nights
closed on Saturday with the "Fglia d Rsgsmeno' The
cast was the eams the occasion Of representation
N New York. the principal rolls being sustained by Ke
oQs, Brigno and sdsini. The house bui indier
snt one Considering that this the ast night which
opera will BE- played Cor some months We have but
little 10 add 70 what We have already said respect.
,ps Miss Ksllcggs impsrscnasion Of Maria She sang
ve. but was wanting In the snioip which we look for
in shs vvandiss The meagrensss Of the role Of Tonic
was not compensated for BY the introduction Of tho ro
manga from ths "rOmbardi which Brsnol TO the great
dissppoinsmsns Of many, omitted on this occasion.
susp vas In batter voice. and played Supsio with his
usual rafting SuoyaAcy Of sprits In the finale Of the
third act great uncertainty observable between sho
orchestra and the singers, and in some other respects
The opera was not well performed @ on the fret night
This representation have stated osses the present
season. IL not being Mr. Graus ntsntion to give opera
aaain in eithsr New York or Brooklyn, until the fall