Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-27
Re-Capture Of the Shenandoah
Valley by the Rebels.
An Invasion Of Maryland and IN At
tack On Washington Feared.
Later from EUROPE

tack o. washington Feared.
Later from EuroDe
Baltimore News.
RALrMoRB, May rs.
The secessionists Of Baltimore have been exul,
ing over the reported defeat and death Of Colone
Kenly. The announcement that Keny was no
killed was received with shouts Of applause
There IL great excitement in the city. Two me
were knocked down in front Of the telegraph Of
fee. One was heard to say. on have it your ow
way now, but we'll have it ours saon." Obncxi
Gus citizens have to keep out Of sight. This in
tense feeling 10 explained by the fact that tn,
regiments which suffered most severely belongst
AaLy arrests have been made by the police.
BALTIMORE, May 75-l:3o r 4.
The mob attempted to hang . man in Monu
ment Square, but were prevented by the police
Third DIsPAacH-540P. M.-Ths crowd ha
greatly increased this p. n. Several people wer
chased and knocked down. After the arrests b,
the police the crowd thinned out, and all is quie
now.
During the day 100 persons were knocked dowl
in different parts Of the city. In OF two case,
ropes were brought out and preparations made TO
hanging purties to lamp posts. Two men wer.
stabbed, but not dangerously. Among those at
tackled was Kob't McLane, late Minister to Mexi.
co. He was saved by the police.
1t is reported here that Burnside has captured
Raleigh, n. 9.
Two members Of Kenly's regiment have arrived
in the city. They report that they were attacked
by large cavalry force under Ashby, and severn
regiments Of infantry. The fight commenced q
II o'clock and continued till plight, when the in
fantry force succeeded in surrounding them. Th,
irst hight and repulse took place east of the Shen
andoah, and finding tho force tso great they 70
treated to the west side, destroying the principa
bridge on the west side Of the river, where theJ
rebels down with shell and grapc-they fred il
al near 200 rounds. Kenly received q muske,
shot in tho neck during tho first attack, but con-
tinued on horseback until tho close Of the day
whom he was placed in an ambulance perfectly ex.
hausted. The last SIGHT took place about miles
this side Of Front Royal, their effort being to fall
back in order, expecting reintorcements momen-
tarily from Gen. Banks.
member Of Knapp's battery, who escaped,
says the Maryland regiment fought bravely, and
that Col. Kenley led them frequently to bsyonet
charges. he also says that, on the third approach
Of Ashby, he displayed white flag until within
pistol range, when Coz: Kenly ordered to cease FIR
ing-the white flag was thrown down and tho
enemy rushed on our troops, cutting and slashing,
and refusing al quarter.
Lieut.. Col. Dushane and Maj. Miller are both
reported wounded and prisoners.
The following is the statement of Capt. Geo.
Smith, Of the LIST Maryland regiment, who sue
eeeded in eecting his escape in the fight q. Front
Royal, about o'clock, P. n:
A negro, mounted upon horseback, came dash
ing into camp crying out that the rebels were
you and cut you of. At first the men laughed at
him, saying they had waited 50 long for them that
they did not believe word of it. As soon, how
ever, as Col. Kenly saw the man, he became satis-
fed Of their approach. Tho long roll was beaten,
and the men responded BY sprlnging hastily to
arms and forming in line BY companies. Very
soon the rebels made their appearance, and strange
to say not single gun was fred by the pickets ef
tho lst Maryland regiment. It may have been, in
consequence of . sudden tura Of the road, tn ey
were surprised and captured. Company A was
ordered to deploy as skirmishers and support .
section Of Knapp's Pennsylvsnia battery, which
mastered about 40 men. In the meantime, the
Lieut.. Col. of the 29th infantry, with small de-
tachment Of his men who had been acting as
tioneer corps, also formed and prepared to receive
the enemy. The battery was soea engaged, and
discharged shot and she'll for near two hours, un-
til nearly all its ammunition had been expanded.
The firing was spirited, and there is no doubt Of
its efficiency. Unable, however, - Withstand such
overwhelming force, the order was given to retire.
which was done, and the sotirs column moved
over the Shenandoah river, the retreat being COW
cred BY . company of the 5th New York cavalry,
about 50 strong. Whilst passing over the bridge,
the Captain distinctly the re bel forces there
was . very strong column Of cavalry, say four
squadrons, eight companies, and Eve regiments Of
infantry. OF this forse, two regiments Of infantry
and two scuadrons Of cavalry were fording the
stream, the water being very low. The order
double quick was given, and tho Federala took 70
the pike, where another stand was made, Col.
Kenly addressing the men and telling them that
their only chance was 70 stand and fight to the
last, especially - the rebel cavalry were fast
pushing on, displaying black tag. Capt. Smith
states that he did not sec .hem display the white
dag. second stand made, and many shots ex-
ehaaesd, when the New York cavalry, still in the
rear Of the column. broke and retired, riding
through the ranxs Of the infantSy. part Of the
Nasyland command retired to wheat field and
there made another stand, firing rapidly and with
delibesate decision. Presently % came the rebel
eavalry, cutting right and left, and yelling like
indians. In some instances neither the dying Of
wo1nded were spared, and in two instances the
shcot then in the head whilst lying On the road
side. The Captain told the men they had better
escape Is best they could.
Tie excitement continues this morning, and Ill
vho utter disloyal sentiments are Knocked down
There vsrs bat six companies Of the Aarylsad
resinent engaged in the tight, the remaining foal
bcIne on picket duty and ~ Provost guards d
Especial to Post.]
Ilefs Gen. MeClellan's hesdquartsrs On Satur
day. A balloon reconnaissance was made from
hea adoVartsrs that day. This disclosed the fac
that the rebel army was thea svacuatng Rich
mond.