Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24

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New MARKET April 20. 9 a. m.-The
flight Of Jackson from the valley by the
way Of the Mountains, from Harrisonbnrg
towards Stannarlsville AMI Orange Court
House, on Gordonsville, Is confirmed this
morning by orr scouts ansl prisoners.
80 (Sisnei) NJ. BAsKs.
n Major General Commanding.
es CAMP NEAR SrAHrx.i va.. April 20.
Z Everythingis Gniet imfromt ofns. Yes
terday a cavalry reconnaissance penetrated
the valley several miles towards Harris
burg. and report that there are large qnan-
titles Of forage anu fresh provisions
there. ~ i1fisifH f8v9 9di Fs ess1s
'Deserters report Jack on : advance at Nc
Guaghristown. east Of Harrisonburg, and
still retreating. Ashby's command still
forms the rear guard. Signal officers re-
port that the cavalry Of the enemy was in
lieve that jackson means to cross the Blue
Ridge and reach Gordonsville. Others
think he intends making detour to attack
our left flank.
sra THE RAPPAHANNOCK. -
WAsHrxcroS. April 2l.-The design Of
General Mcdowell to advance upon Frel-
ericksb burg was probably not known to
more than half dozen persons in Wash
ington. and they strictly kept the secrct.--
The occupation Of the suburbs of the town
was the FIRST news concerning it. Our troops
are now in fill occupation s'.A sAsi -
ION Saturday afternoon the President,
Secret aries Stanton and Chase. Capt.
Dahlgreen, and ID. ID. Field. of New York,
went down TO the Potomac in the revenue
steamer Miami AT Acqnia Greek Gen.
Mcdowell came on board. the next morn
ing, accom- panied the President'to Wash
ing,on. He will imme lately transfer his
headquarters from Castles Station to Fred
erick sburg.
NEW YoRK. April 21.-The Herald
Washington correspondent says our forces
under General Anger still-doecnpy the
flights of Falmouth. opposite and COM
manding the city of Fredericksburg. On
Friday afternoon. Lieut Wool. OF Gener-
al Kings staff; Lient Campbell. OF the ar
tiilery; and Major Daffie. Of the Harris
Light Cavalry. crossed the Rappabannock.
under flag of truce. and communicated
with the municipal authorities OF thu city,
al Of whom remain The City Council
bad called q meeting after the appearances
of our forces, and appointed secommitteo.
consisting of the Mayor, Mr., Slaughter.
three members from each board, and three
citizens. to confer with our General rela-
tive to the occupation Of Fredericksburg
and the protection Of property. The Ooun-
Gil at the same time adopted resolution
declaring that the city, since the adoption
Of the ordinance Of secession. had been
unanimously in favor Of secession. and was
still firmly attached to the Confederacy.
surrendcring only upon conditions Of pro-
lection to private property, Arrange
ments were perfected for meeting between
the committee aud Gen. Anger to be held
yesterday afternoon Jon - - ss'ek
From citizens of Fredssicksburg. who
have crossedsovm to Falmouth By mesns
Of small skis. much valuable inforps stion
has been derived. Most of these affirm
that SO soon IS we take possession OF The
city, and there Is no fear Of the return 81
the rebels, majority Of the ssmaining
citizsns will be fonnd. loyal. TODD a
Vast amounts Of grain aud. other for.ge