Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-05-07

force retreating in front of Milroy, finding
that they were likely TO be cut off by Banks
at Staunton, turned southwark, and now
making way toward the James river, through
Bath and Allegheny counties. Their force
retreating in this direction is about $500. A
company sent by Gen. Milrov Dorthward from
Monterey into Pendleton county, captured
eight rebels, including a notorious guerrilla
by the name of Barnett. Gen. Schench, who
commands one of Fremont's Divisions, has
been advancing southwark for some days, by
way of New Creek, Romney and Moorefeld
Twenty eight of his cavalry were attacked
before daylight on the 23d inst, by rebel
force of fifty men, under Col. Parsons, who
were concealed in private house. Three of
our cavalry were Killed, and number of the
rebels were killed and wounded. Gen. Schench
sent forward re-inforcements, burned the
house in which the rebels had been concealed !,
and secured the country for miles 1t is now
believed that the rebels will do nothing but
guerrilla lighting in the Virginia alley.
Their main forces have crossed the Blue
Ridge, and are concentrating at GordonSvtlle.
on the Manassas and Richmond Railroad. A
gentleman who arrived here yesterday from
the Virginia Valley says that Confederate
bonds not taken for more than five
cents on the dollar. A guest at Winchester
hotel gave $50 Confederate bond in payment
OF a two days board bill, and considered him
self fortunate. The same gentleman reports
that runaway uiggers are very abundant in
the Valley. They are seen scampering in all
directions, ,aud nobody takes any notice OF them.
From Gen. Ranks Column
HARRIsoNBURG, Va, April 29.-At noon to-
day, national salute was fired from an emf.
nence near the town, in honor Ct the event at
New Orleans. The regmental bands assem-
bled at the Court House square and played
'.Hajl Columbia The soldier gave nine
cheers, and then the band followed with the
airs of the ssRed, White and Blue, - ssDixie''
and ''Star Spangled Banner.' Alter a recess,
the bands consolidated and marched through
the principal streets play ing " Yankee Doode''
and ''Dxie," to the disgust of certain promi-
nent inhabitants. Three Thousand rebels, un-
der Gen. Edward Johnson, formerly Of the
United States Army, are posted few miles
from StauntOn, but in a position easily acces-
sble for escape in case of Gen. Miroy's ap-
proach. The most reliable news from Gordons.
Vile is to the effect that only four brigades
are there, not mum bering $1,000 men. Long
street with his command has gone to \ yorktown.
The Richmond EramiRsr, of the 22d, says,
in effect: "The destiny of the Confederacy
is trembling on the result at Yorktown. If
we are successful it will give us six months for
carrying out the conscription act. arming and
oquipping large army, and launching feet
of Merrimacs; but, if unsuccessful, Virginia
is lost"
Lelt lTOm nempHlsJ iellH
A refugee from Mcmphis reports that the
town Of Humbolt was occupied by small reb-
ell force, engaged in throwing up defensive
works. He brings Memphis papers OF the 26th.
The Memphis .4raiaRche says the Southern
people are fast losing all confidence in their
river defences. 1t is generally admitted that
| the Union army can be no longer successfully
| resisted. 1t also intimates a lack of confidence
| in the stability of the Southern Con federacy
hxra ahyic tulata
| money they have in real estate while the pur-
| chase can be made with the currency now in
| lation, which consists principally of reb-
| ell treasury notes. The conscription law is be-
! ing rigidy enforced The Union men are Sc
| cretng themselves or flying to avoid its oper-
alton. The same refugee also reports that
| those merchants who are OF avowed secession
proclivities removing their goods to places
OF concealment ana security. Large numbers
| of families moving away daily. The idea
of burning the town has been abandoned, in
| consequence of the determined opposition OF
property holders. 1t was currently reported
| at Memphis that Beauregard has not over 80 :
600 men at Corinth and no hope is entertained
of his successfully resisting Gen. Halleck
who was believed to have 100000 men.
Purdy, Tennessee, taken
| A reconnaissance in force was made on the
| 30th of April. from the right wing, four m lies
this side of Purdy, on the Mobile and Ohio
| railroad. They met force of cavalry, who
| fed in great haste, and could not be rallied
| They pursued to Purdy. Our forces, on
| taking possession of the town, burnt two
bridges and ran locomotive into the river.
Three prisoners were taken. Oui forces then
| retired, having cut off all railroad communca
! ton with the country north OF Corinth, which
has been great source of rebel supplies
Skirmish at Neosho, Mo.
Gen. Halleck telegraphs that reliable infor-
| nation has been received that Mai. Hubbard
| OF the 1st Missouri volunteers, on the Goth
with l46 men, defeated Col. Coffee and Stearn-
wright and 600 Indians at Neosho, Mo-, kill
ing and woundihg 80, and capturing 81 pris-
oners and 76 horses and large quantity OF
| arms.