Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-07-25
WAR NEWS.

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The Progress If Pope Rich Re5eLs Tert
Serroefsi--Tise Truth about Cen Halleek
---he ioiH Take the Supreme Command
General ScoH Adrisss r. Gen. NcCIellaa
Acqwesees-- Gen. Gram IN Command al
The West Great llff1r OF Cotfon-From
Cen. McCiekian's Armg-Rebels Failing
Back on Richmond-FIom the Valley OF
the Slaeaaadodh-4cf1gc Skirpashing gong
on.
NEw YoRK, 2lst.
The Tri5ane's Washington correspondent
has adyiecs from Warrenton this evening
which state that Gen. Hatch had reached
Charlottesville.
All the rich rebels Of Warrenton were
placed under contribution for the supp rt Of
the national army. Four churches were ia
ken for the use Of the sick. Also large
hotel at Warrenton Springs, and cottages
adjoining.
The Rappidan and Rappahannock have
fallen 50 that supply trains have no difficulty
In crossing.
The telegraph lines were completed to
Sperryville today. Gen. Pore now has
communication with his three corrs.
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there is reason to believe that the President
will soon issue one or more rules for the gen
eral conduct of the war
1t is now positively known that the Pres
dent under the advice OF Gen. Scott and
with the acquicsecnce OF Gen. Mcclellan
has called Mai. Gen. HaIleck to Washington
to act as General in Chief of the armies Of
the United States.
Il ,.ro.I,Ila tbat or1gr viii
soon be issued from the War Department,
applying everywhere within the lines OF our
armies, the principle that wives and children
of rebels who refuse to take the oath o. ALI
glance, will be sent to Join their husbands
and fathers in the South.
Intercourse between Fredericksburg and
Richmond is still kept up, by letter mail
daily.
A special dispatch from Corinth to the
Tribune dated July 10Th, says that General
Halleck's departure was unattended by any
demonstration. A special order was issued
by him, before leaving, which places Gener-
oil Grant in command Of his army, and Gen.
Pope's old army, together with the divisions
of Gems Quimby and Mitchell, Of Kansas.
The district of West Tennessee under him
Is to conclude the district of Cairo and Mis-
sissippi and part Of Northern Alabama.
Cotton is coming out Of West Tennessee
very freely. Three trains comprising 81
ears loaded with il, started from points on
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, yesterday
Immense piles are awaiting shipment. The
people fear it will be burnt by guerrillas,
and are anxious to sell. Prices range from
% TO 25 cents.
Everything is quiet along the Menthis
and Charleston, and Mobile and Ohio rail
roads.
NEW YORK. 2lst.
Advices from Key West state that the
British steamer Adela, which was captured
by the Quaker City, was taken nine miles
southwest of Abaco. 1t is fine paddle
steamer of Geo or 500 tons.
The rebel schooners Julia, and Uncle Mose
were captured in the Gulf respectively by
the Kittalinny and Tahama.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 10Th.
\ gentleman recently from Suffolk, reports
that there was some little excitement there
on account Of rumors that the rebels were
building bridges across the black water, which
it was thought was preparatory Tor attack on
Suffolk. The rumors are quite likely to
be false, but suffers were careful not to keep
large stocks Of goods.
The weather here is cool and refreshing
The steamer Merrimac has arrived from
Port Royal No News.
The mail boat from IIarrison's Landing
reports all quiet. The rebel army has fallen
back ten miles towards Richmond.
The steamer Vanderbilt leaves tonight for
New York not laden.
WARRExToN, 17th.
Arrivals from Spcrryvllle report almost
daily diminishing between Gen. Sigcl's pick
cts and rebel scouts near the Gap at Surray
Several Of the enemy la been killed. Also
that a reconnaissance in force went towards
Madison on "Wednesday. Several guns were
heard in that direction the same day.
Gen. Mcdowell arrived here yesterday and
pitched his headquarters in the field.
Parties from Winchester report that gu
erillas had paid frequent visits to the yicini-
~ Of Stras5urs and Middleton.
Gen. Banks on Wednesday paid visit OF
courtesy to Gen. IIartsuf's brigade lie
was received by the 18th Mass. Regiment by
a display Of thousand lighted candles, and
loud hurrahs. He ADDRESSED brief, pertinent
remarks to the different regiments, express
i've Of the pleasure Of meeting them. The
brigade formerly belonged to his corps.