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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
FROM rae NHrnsS-
IT'S OCCUPATION.
ACTION BEFORE THE CITY.
SPLENDID NAVAL FIGHT.
HEAVY REBEL Loss.
CAiNo. JtxE. s.

Cato. JrSE s.
Ats O'Clock on Monday evening the gnh.
boats anchored two mlles above Memphis.
During the night the rebel fleet moved
down the river, and when daylight APPEAR
ed, they were DOT Of sight. but in hall an
hour afterwards were seen running M
formed 10 Inc Of battle. Our gunhonts
had in the meantime weighed anchor, AMI
followed by several rams. novel slowl "
towards the rebel Gaei when Il shot from
the Little Rebel from rihed gun, long
range, fell within short distance Of tho
Cairo, which was in advance. The Cairr
repid with broadside and soon the en-
gagement became general at long rang'.
The rams had in the meantime adsanc-
ell and the rebel ram B'aureganl, being
some distance in advance, was singled ont
b. tie Federal rams Monarch and Qneen
of the West, caeh striving to be first 7"
strike the rebel craft. The Monarch sur
ceeded n striking her amidehps, almost
cutting her in two, and causing her t"
sink in the channel, directly opposite the
city.
At this iuncturc the rebols made dasl.
at the Monarch. which was hy this tins
in the midst of the rebel feet, but by
skiIlfuI movement of the pilot of the lat
ter she dropped out of the way, nnl The
blow intended for her struck tile rebel
boat, General Price, taking away her
wheel, and making it necessary for her
to run ashore, where she sent shot which
unfortunately for the rebels, struck tho
boat General LoyeI, rendering her I'm
manageable. Immediately she was run
down 10y the Queen of the West.
A broadside from the Benton took eff
feet in the side Of the jeff. Thompson.
She ran ashore soon afterwards in flames,
and was burned to the waters edge.
Four of the rebel boats having been dis
abled, the remainder of their feet retreat-
ed down the river, pursued by our boats.
firing as they advanced, which resulted in
the capture of the Sumter, Bragg, AMI
Little Rebel, which had been abandoned
by their crews.
Our rams were manned by sharpshoot
ers, mostly from Illinois who did good
execution in picking off the enemys gnn-
ners at every opportunity.
The rebel loss in killed, wounded, and
prisoners is heavy, but is not yet faIiy
ascertained.
After the return of the gunboats from
the pursuit, Commodore Davis sent the
following dispatch to the Mayor Of the
city
U, S. FLAG STEAMER Benton, !
Off Memphis, June G.
S;r:-I most respectfully request that
you will surrender the City Of M-rnphi.
to The authority Of the United States
which have the honor to represent.
/ am Mr.. Mayor, your ODE lient scr
want. c. H. DAVIS, Flag Officer
In reply the Mayor said: -" Your
note is received. In reply have only t.
say, as the civil authorities have no lncsus
of defense the city is in your hands.
Immediately after boats crew landed
and the national flag was hoiate,l over
the Post Office. The party was f>lEneed
by nm excited crowd, but were not inter
fered with.
The city is quiet; no demonstrations
whatever have been made. It is even
asserted it will not be necessary TO d.
clare martial law.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

-Peterson's Ladies Magazine for July, Is on
our table, and is we'll filled with interesting
matter. There are large number of fashion
illustrations. while The engraving-"The Sis
ters''- is alone worth the price Of the number.
For sale by Mckee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

A MORAL THIEF-A young man Of reli-
gious turn of mind, living not thousand
miles from Hud son, was suspected of stealing
and marketing a neighbours wood. A sharp
lookout was kept for him and he was finally
caught in the act of loading his vehicle. The
owner approached, and being somewhat adj
dicted to profanity, used some very strong,
and not altogether polite terms, in the way OF
expressing his opinion of the man who wonld
be guilty of stealing his wood-to which the
thief Indignantly replied
"Sr! do not allow any man to use pro-
fame Language in my presence North Star.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

We need not call attention to STERLISGs
advertisement in io-day's paper. 1t Isa "big
thing and he has stock of goods to match.
His Hardware Store is removed TO Gamblers
Building next door TO his Dry Goods Store,
an he now has large and comnodious rooms
for the display Of his goods
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
THE NEWS.

The news of the past week lie of the most
cheering character.
BeauregaTd's grand army is routed-l0.0O0
prisoners taken.
The Mississippi open from st. Paul to New
Orleans.
The early possession of Richmond a sure
thing.
The most gigantic rebellion in the history
of the world is drawing to its close.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

New PApER.-We have received .he first
number of the Minneapolis Adpe,tiser new
paper just started under the direction OF GEO.
S. CYrHERs of that place. The sheet contains
considerable reading matter, and is got up III
good St vie. 1t has our best wishes for its sue
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
FORT WRIGHT EVACUATED
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The Richmond Battle.

CA1Ro, June 6.
Fort Wright is evacuated and we are
in possession. The tlotilla has passed
Fort Randolph en- route to Memphis.
CHICAGO, June I.
Cairo dispatches state that the steamer
Shanghai has arrived from the feet At
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

- JOE ELwELL of the Hudson Star, how
was in town last Sabbath, refused to go TO
Church, but went to QnaItoen, for the pur-
pose. as he said, of instituting a Sunday
School among the aborigines.-Taylor' Fails
Pep0rter
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

We clip the following item from the Lo"is-
,1Ue Daily Journal. 1t is an high, and we
doubt not merited compliment to Capt. SAM
uELs.
"The city and army are greatly indebted to
Capt. NJ. NJ. Samuel. OF the First isconsin in
fantry. for tho efficiency he has displayed upon
patrol duty in this city. He has been detail
ed by Major Flint for permanent duty in Tie
city, and our citizens may congra tulate them
selves that they will thus have the benefit of
the services of an eminent officer and true
patriot.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
MAsu1NGToN June G

Times dispatch. y 1t IS now conceded
that our loss in killed AMI wounded Mt the
battle Of F.m Oaks, VAS much larrer
than first stated, Il viii probably fcacll
900.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

MARX HENDRICKS, the wide awake agent
of the Chico and Northwestern line was in
town few days since. He left for the head
ccssfnl in inducing The trout 20 patronize his
linz
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

II Is proposed in the Legislature, 10 APP
=, !. s'iate to Mrs. II arvey the undrawn salary
ue Governor, during the term for which he
is elected. Also, to appropriate $500 for
purchase and erection of a suitable tomb
over The grav Of the Governor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

SAD AooIDEST--A week ago last Sabbath.
a little girl three years old, daughter of VIM.
Cash, living at Stayetown in this county. was
badly scalded by running against her mother
and overturning tea pot full of hot water
She fingered until last Friday, when she died
from the effect of the injury.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

FIRsr FRUIrs.-Mrs. Oliver. Gibbs, OF this
city has our thanks for kind present of straw
berries. which for size and flavor cannot be
beat in Pierce County. They are of the varie-
tv known as "The Albany Seeding.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

A gentleman was recently reused up in
the night and told that his wife was dead.
He turned round, pulled down his nightcap,
and muttered, as he went to sleep again, "0h
how greived shall be in the morningl
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

Some person (don't know who) left
bunch of rae in our office last evening. over
five feet in length and fully headed.-Hndson
North Star.
Are you sure, JOE, that the above is right
Ought we not TO read bottle for bunch and
was it not YOU who was "fidl headed. r.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

THE FOURTH OF July Are We to celebrate
it this year. Remarks are now in order, and if
a celebation is determined on. it is time that
arrangements wer being perfected.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

The Prescott Temperance Tnion will meet
a; the basement Of the Congregational Church
next FRIDAY evening. at o'clock. Friends of
the cansc arc IN, tied 10 he present.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

Dull and Bro. have opened out very
large stock of Dry Goods and Groceries.
George bought in the Eastern Markets and
sells cheap.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

The fishermen in the Chippewa Valley. are
to have a grand trouting excursion, beginning
on the It'll of August. They challenge any
DUAL number to compete with them.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11

DIEp.-On Sunday the 10th INST. oil Hydro
phobia Augusta Lucinda Ives, daughter of A
mos and Susan Ives, aged nearly ten yeals.
Distressing as were the scenes of her death,
there were some incidents which tended to
soften the darkness of the hour, and cause the
radiance of hope 10 beam in the hearts of her
friends. She said "gosd bye" to her parents
and all who were with her, shook hands with
| them all and sent her fond partings TO her rel
ativcs even those in the far distant East, thank
ing them for their tokens Of love, and exhort-
ing them to meet her in Heaven. Toher Sun
day School she sent an afiectionate farewell,
and especially to her teacher, expressing her
gratitude for the kindness shewn her.
After giving careful directions as to the dis
position of her body after she was dead, and
its adornments, she begged that her Testament
| might be buried with her, upon her bosom;
and knecling down by the side of her death
bed she devoutly prayed her Father in Heav-
en- to take her to himself - she was going TO
her mother" she was going to be an angel
she should leave her father,-but was going to
her other Father. he would take good care of
her, she should not be hurt She was going
to Heaven-she asked Dr. II. The physician
present, to meet her there
! Thus ends the short record of one whose
dying words add another pro of to The power
! ofthe Christian religion to comfort the dying,
to hallow the tomb, and illumine the dimness
of the future another proof Of the adaptation
of that religion to tho tender years ofchildhood
"Suffer little Children to come unto me.
Delavan, March, 18Th, 1862. NJ. I.
Her own mother died some years previous
--.~ss-.---
GENUINE FAIRBANKS ScALEs.-The well
earned reputation of our Scales has induced
the makers of some other kinds TO offer .hem
as Fairbanks Scales" or FRO IN Fairbanks
Standard Patterns" and purrh aseIs have been
! thereby in some cases deceived.
| We have no controversy W it'll honorable
competitors but it is proper for Us to expose
| this fraud. IF such makers ad faith in tie
| merits of their own Scales, they would lave no
| occasion to borrow our names.
! Fairbanks Scales are man featured only by
us, the original inventors. and we have never
furnished our patterns to other manufacturers
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| 81. Jonsbury VT Feb. 23d, 1862.
| BRANCH HoUsEs-Fairbanks d Co. l89
| Broadway, N. Y.
| Fairbanks & Brown, I1S Milk ST.. Boston.
Fairbanks &s Ewing, Masonic Temple, Phil
adelphia.
Fairbanks, Greenleaf d, Co., 172 Lake ST.,
Chicago.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
PRESCOTT JOURNAL.
PRESCOTT. Wisconsin, June IL, 1862.

"a For last of Banks, Market Report, and
~, Nsgs see Fourth page.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
A. MORSE.

A. MORSE.
CoxyEYxScEn. sxp Moray Pm
Lie. viii also obtain arr'ars at ray AMI
bounty for deceased and discharged @odi.rs:
aud arrears of pay from cpilutt nni tat.
Tor soldirI's wives Olfice IN R,hcaL'<
building. River Fails. Wis
! alte l. 1862 -ty
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
For the Prescott Journal.
Good Templars at Trimbeiie.

The goodly village Of Trimbelle bears Oft
the palm in the matter of Temperance organi-
cations. On the It'll of last month, the Trim
belle Lodge, No 27l, of the Independent Or
der of Good Tenplars. was organized with
more than thirty members, and their number
has since increased TO about ffty-five 1t rs a
acorkiag Lodge.
Last Monday, the largest room to be had In
the village was crowded with veteran Tenn
plars and new recruits members et..Trmbelle'
Prescott, River Falls, and Hudson Lodges.
ana candidates desiring to be organized into
new Lodge. A new organization was Ell
fected bv Rev. d. +. Gross, of Hudson, the
District Deputy. It is called the Trimbelle
Union Lodge, and numbers thirty-eight mem
hers. The following is a list of its officers for
the current term
II. P. Ames ESQ, " c T Mrs. c. n.
Adams, w V L; Mr.. John Filkins, " , ]; Mr.
W Hurt. W F S; Mrs. Ezra Beardsley,
T; Mr.. Ezra Beardslcy, " NJ; Mrs. G. W.
Beardslev. W D. NJ; Miss Rose White, "
G: Nj. G. W. Beardsley. G.; Dir. d.
Felt, P w T; Mr.. I, S. Armstrong. " {.
The Lodge is to meet on Saturday. June
2lst, at 5 P NJ, and at the same hour every al
tcrnate Saturday thereafter. Members of
other Lodges, especially of Trimbelle Lodge,
No. 27l are cordially invited to attend. T.
CITIZENS MEETIxG-A meeting will be
| held at The Council Rom Easement of brick
church) Tomorrow evening at IL o'clock. for
the purpose of making arrangements for cele-
bratingthe coming 18th. in a a suitable manner.
Everybody is requested to be present.
/ Nav CrTIzESG
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-11
Published June 5, 1862. !
CHAPTER 333.

AN ACT relating to the redemption of lands
which were sold for unpaid taxes levied in
the year 1853.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05
NEW-MEXICO.

Mr.. Mitchell, merchant, Of New Mexico, arrived
ia this .ily yesterday from NewMeXico lie con-
frns The news Of the abandonment Of Saua Fe by
tie Rebels, who were retreating as rapidly as they
could in their embarrassed condition., from the Ter
iitory. They were destitute Of sil munitions ard
proysiOnf and there no hope Of their being sup
ped from any quarter. While I Santa Fe, the
Rebels levied heavily upon the merchans-in some
,aies taking as much ms $4,000 worth of goods
paying therefor in Confederate scrip. IL WAS be-
icyed that Col. Candy instead Of acting on the de-
fensive as heretofore, would follow the Rebels, with
tho ability to drive them ont Of the Territory. No
doobt Ai-ts Of tho ability Of the Union troops 10
keen out the invaders but still accession Of two
or three regiments Of United States troops abso-
lutey nec,seary 10 keep the Apaches and Navaioes
IN snblec.iOn. They have been committing extraor-
dnary depgedations for months past, stealing horaer,
muer, sheep, aud everything that came within ther
way.
The report Of the formation of Territorial Gov
eminent under Rebel autnori,y-of which Judge
Baird was said to be Governor and Otero Secretary
of the TerritoFy-has no foundation whatever. All
the Territorial officers had returned to Santa Re,
and resumed the performance Of their duties.
CbiefJnstice Benedict 10 on his way TO the S'etee
and there IL DO United States Judge IN the Terri
tory. ~" b""'e "'F
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05
THE REBEL LOSS In KILLED AND WOUNDED.

Terrible Effects Of Parrott Shot.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05

I'VE NON, JOHN MINOR BOTTs SENT SOUTH
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05

NoIc Prisoners Taken to Richmond
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05
cnF,r DISTRESS IN TIE CITY.
rlle MILITARY HOSPITALS.

The large buding erected se the Oyerson lioiel,
on Main greet but used recently as military hos
p,,al, bqs now but few rick and wounded latien ?;
all wLo could possibly get ou'hHing goneto Cor'nih'
The Southern Moihers Hospital, opposite Court
square contains eight or nine hundred FOLDERS,
moo Iy wounded at Shiloh.
TuE NATIONAL PRISONERS.
Gen Plentiss captured at Shiloh, was at iIst
taken to Memphis, but aiierward removed to Mo
bile. Ma. All the Union oliicere accompany nm
Prentss was in very good fIriis. and assured his
fellow-prisoners that they would coon he released
from confinement by tie victorious advance OF the
National troops.
EFFECT OF TIE BATTLE OF siiILoT.
The refugees eorrotonie the fttemepI. tbat 'he
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05

EF DAVIS SAYS BF WILL NEVER SURRENDER
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05

TEE pAnTKsULAns OF TEE EVENT
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05
plD.l ntPcHTs FROM THE SOUTH.

beatips Of an tInged Union Spy in Richmond
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05
DOWN TIE HIEssysszPrI.

'Thirieensh Day OF the Bombnrdmcns-
Visit to the Entire FIecf-Pcsition cS
tsc PIciiiio Appearance of the Arhnn'
-. shore-stiIl Another Arrival oi
Southern characterization OF AZ
fnirr in Memphis-Grcat Distress IN
the City-Tho Military Hespitais-The
National P,isouers-Enect Of the Kat
tic OF shi;oh-Hmpvessivc Slave Tras'
eay-Hou,e Appreciation OF John Is
EIeyd-Csuss Of the Change ef FEo'
cramrne Above Fort Pillow.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05

ESIsn TIC R.ckmoSd Dispatch and Norfolk Dag
PoOk Of Wtdoesdsy last, We CLEAN the following
srrortsut and interesting items:
TRIAL, SENTENCE AND EXECUTION OF
sIMOTfiY WEBSTER As A SPY.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05
FROM SAVANNAH.
FREDERICKSBURG.

Fredericksburg, but are said to DO concentrating
heavy forces in the vicinity facilitate their antici
pated march to Richmond. Some of their solder
have stolen oil and gone to the city, rolcked around
and returned, without doing any damage. They
rarely escape, however, being escorted back under
guard sent especially after them. Enquirer
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-05
TEE FALL OF FORT MACON.
BURNSiDE'S ARMY AGAIN VICTORIOUS.
A B0MBARDMENT OF II HOURS.

THIRTEEN GUNS DIsMOUNTED.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-03

BosroS. Nov 2--The brig Baron de Casiine
arrived here. She reports that on the 29th ult
in lat. 80 deg. long. 60 deg. she was captured by
the British pirate Alabama. Captain Semmes
agreed To liberate the vessel for bond of Sc O00
PAYABLE 20 the President of the Coni~,ierste
States in thirty days peace j. declared The
Captain also obliged TO take the crews OF
several vessels previously captured. which he
did and landed them az the nearest port.
Among other vessels captured by Captain
Semmes was the ship Tonawanda from Phila-
delpha Tor Liverpool with passengers. After de-
tanning her i've days he released her for herd
of s.. 900.
Most OF the vessels captured were burnt and
the crews put in irons.
captured Captain was informed by Lieu
tenant and several petty officers of the Alabama
that Their next destination was New York as they
meant to throw a lev shells into the CITY. He
represents the Alabama very formidable but
doubts her being as fast as reported. Two large
pivot guns were beng mounted
The Captain of the ship Lafayette reports when
he met Semmes he showed him his British Con.
sular certificate and remarked he supposed that
was sufficient protection. Semmes replied that
New Workers were getting smart but IL Won't
save you. It's a damned Matched up mess, and
ordered the ship To be burned.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-03
Foreign News.

NEW YORK Nov 1.-The steamer Edinburg
from Liverpool via Queenstown on the 10th, has
arrived
GREAT BRITANNIA circular has been publish
ed from Mr.. Seward TO the diplomatic and con
sular agents relative 10 the emancipation procla
nation. He drawsa hopeful conclusion from the
present condition of affairs. He says the rebels
must understand if they persist in imposing the
choice between dissolution of the Government and
the abolition of slavery, it is the Union and not
slavery that must be maintained, while all good
and wise men of all countries must recognize the
measure as a just and proper military act, intend
ed to deliver the country from terrible war.
They will recognize at the same time the mod
Grafton and magnanmity with which the Govern
ment proceeds in solemn an act
The Times says this circular deprives the
American Government of the right hereafter to
appeal TO its emancipation decree as measure
founded on moral principal, as Seward reduces
it To "a mere military act.
The Globe says if Gladstone had cabinet
secret to keep in American affairs he would
doubtless have kept it, consequently it in ers thai
he has simply taken the license of public man
TO give his individual opinion IL thinks a
Cabinet Minister he should have been more
guarded lii his expressions.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-03

ST. Louis. Nov. 2-Advices from the army in
Southeast Missouri state that after the recent
success Of our forces a, Pittman's Ferry. Coils
Lazear and Dewey, with their forces combined.
pushed on as far as Balengers Mills, FIVE miles
from Pocahontas. where they fought Burbridge.
completely routing his forces, and capturing q
large number of prisoners. including many rebel
officers.
later dispatch from Lazear. dated 3lst ult..
says he captured and dispersed two hundred Of
Boone's command
Gen. Fremont was last night presented by the
Germans OF st. Louie and vicinity with a mag
nihcent sword. which was long since purchased
for the purpose. About year ago q dime sub
scription was started among the Germans 10 raise
a suitable amount for a testimonial. About
81 900 was collected, and the sword ordered from
Tiffany's New York. The weapon is a superb
one. The blade is of the finest steel. with a gold
scabbaTd.
Fremont's recent arrival here afforded the
wished for opportunity. and last evening wss
chosen for the demonstration. commencing with
tOrchlight procession The multitude gathered
together very large and the enthusiasm I'm
bounded. About 5000 people were present and
il was one of the greatest demonstrations OF the
kind city witnessed
sash OF white satin, having upon IL bust Of
Fremont in gold. was also presented. by the
ladies'
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-03
SUNDAY Mscmr oIspATcnes
Latest War News
LEE REINFORCED.
Peaee Proportions Ia oosse from
Rt<hsaOad.
More Victories in Missouri
DOings OF the Alabama.
LEE REINFORCED.
Doings of the Alabama.
RIOT ~ DAYTON.


wAsHrxerOS. Nov 2-The Herald. wheat
land (Na-) correspondent says:
The rebels have a strong iorce between Snck
er's Gap and Philmont. on the ~est side Of the
Blue Ridge
Purcellville dispatch save:
large rebel force i in the Shenandoah Val
ley just beyond the Gap. A large body Of rebel
cavalry was seen passing 10 Aide Cannonadlng
Was heard and shells exploding in that din &c
ton.
IL is supposed that Bayard's and Stuarf's cav
airy were engaged. as Stuart PASSED through the
Gap the day previous with several thousand cav
airy aud four pieces Of artillery and encampei st
Union. and yesterday passed down the valley.
The re6els are in force in the vicinity OF Der
ryville. aud appear determined TO bold Smokers
vile Gap. while their army operates in the val
ley.
A PhilmOnt dispatch to the Herald saws the
rebel cavalry has been driven out of that place.
The rebels are IN force at Uppcryiie.
A Frederick dispatch 10 the Herald SAYS seces
sionists there say the rebel force from Western
Virginia has joined Lee and been added 10 Jack
sons division.
After tie next Z. neral engagement peace rrur,-
ositions viii come from Richmond
Port ROYAL dates OF the 18th state thaf two
British rebel steamers. TIE Angela and Scotia.
have been captured
The vessels and the British rebel steamer
Mimic were run ashore and destroyed.
II i reported At Port Royal that rebel ram
was coming down the river from Savannsh.