Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31

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the railroads in the United States, from
and after this date until further order
ed, and directs that the respective rail-
road companies, their officers and SER
wants, shall hold themselves in readi-
ness for the transportation of troops
and munitions of war, as may be or
dered by the military authority, to the
exclusion Of all other business. By or
der of the Secretary of War.
(Slgned) J. Nj. G. ME1Gs.
Philadelphia, May %.
Gov. Curtin to-day issued the fol-
lowing proclamation /: -5
Headquarters Pennsylvania Mill tial
Harrisburg, May %, 1852.
! General Order No, %. ...
On a pressing requisition of the
President Of the United States in the
present emergency, it is ordered that
the several Major Brioadier-
Generals and Colonies in regiments
throughout the commonwealth muster,
without delay, all military organiza-
tons within then respective divisions,
or under their control, together with
all persons willing to join their com
mands, and proceed forthwith to the
city Of Washington, or such other
points as may DE indicated by further
orders. .a.s .s4. CRIBS
New York, May %.
The Herald's correspondent from
Banks division writes that 1000 men
had been added 10 the rebel force in
the Shenandoah valley, and that the
whole force was said to number from
$4,000 to 10000, with 81 pieces of ar
tillery, one Of which was a 24-pounder
rif1ed gun.
On the 9th Of May he said there was
a large rebel force in the mountains in
their vicinity, but that Gen. Banks had
enough men to keep them III check
bat it appears that on the 18th inst
Gen. Shields and Gen. Geary were
withdrawn from Gen. Banks COM
mana, and their troops transferred to
McDowell's.
In letter of the 18th. we find these
Generals and their forces had left to
join Mcdowell; that two days previ-
Gus union had been effected between
the commands of the rebel Generals
Johnston, Jackson and Ewell, and they
were marching upon the divided AMI
reduced forces of Banks.
The telegraph now brings us the in
telligence that Gen. Banks has fallen
back before a superior force of the
rebels, who are occupying the whole
of the Shenandoah Valley, which has
cost us so much trouble to rescue from
their clutches. 49,.
Times Special.--We have passed a
very exciting day IN Washington
The intelligence received last evening
to the effect that Gen. Banks had fall
en- back from Strasburg to Wincbes-
ter, was understood to indicate rather
a precautionary measure on his part,
than theresult Of any immediate move
nent of the enemy.
The tidings of this morning announ-
cling the occupation of Winchester by
Jackson and the withdrawal Of Banks.
after an engagement Of six hours, in
the direction Of Martinsburg and Har-
per's Ferry, placed matters in new
Hight and aroused serious apprehen-
sions,, not only for the safety Of hts lit
tie command, but. for the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, the city of Baltimore,
and even the Capital.
Later in the day the reports of the
| rio:ing in Baltimore and Of the quick
rout of the entire force Of Banks, the
quick march and overwhelming num-
/ Der of J ackson's force, greatly lntens-
fled the excitement. The secession
ist sympathizers, too greatly elated to
conceal their, joy. openly expressed
their belief that the hosts OF JEFF. Da.
Wis would overrun Maryland and the
| District in twentv-four hours. a i
The reports of rioting in Baltimore.
doubtless greatly exaggerated, have
given the enemies of the Union here
Increased holiness this evening. At /
! no time since the disaster of Bull Run
I have they beer SO Wanting and def
ant. Among Unionists the feeling is
one OF great regret. y asG- ,szaa
So 5er.s-gz,e Washington, May 81. !
Gen. Sigel was serenaded here to-
night. He made a speech to, large
and enthusiastic crowd.s@ 6 raesra
The War Department received a
dispatch from Mcclellan this evening.
saying he had captured Hanover
Court House. Our loss is small. We
captured one of the enemy'ss cannon.
killed and wounded many, and took
several prisoners. - s -. = - - 50 = n
Notice is given by thetWar Depart /
ment that the further exharnation Of I
the bodies Of deceased soldiers, liz cas-
es where public means Of transporta-
ton would have to be relied on, can
not be permitted, and has been pro-
hibited. Ase -2 Az2-5 s e. - 5ss
2. New York, May 81.
sHerald's correspondence reports that I