New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-11
FROM GEN. PGPE'S ARMY.
Reported Evacuation OF Richmond-New
Confederate Line Of Dcfcnse-Gcn.
Crnwfsrd's Rec0nnoissance-Vi Virginia
Unionisfs-Sercity Of Supplies.


spondence Of the Associated Press
Clxp OF THE SECOND CORPS, ARM ov VIRGINIA,
Aug. I. 1902.
Reports are frequently received here through va
rious channels to the effect that the Rebel army OF
Richmond have been removing from the city south
ward for the last ten days. The sources through
which Of these reports come are entitled to full
credence. 1t is added that among the canses OF evac-
usilon of Richmond are the exhaustion OF the coun-
try north Of the James the infectious and peslilen-
tel atmosphere, and the superior advantages OF the
James as line Of defense. Ii is ALEC stated hey in
tend 30 maintain open railroad connection with
the valley via Linehburg Charlottesville and Cor
donsville TO stanton, to the last moment, re-
serve for supplies.
Your correspondent will rot vonch for the accu-
racy of these statements but is at liberty to say That
they receive certain degree VI credence IN high
quarters.
The unexuected visit Of Gen. Crawford's cavalry
20 Orange Court louise Saturday struck terror 10
the Secession population OF town aud country. The
force be attacked there far superior TO bis own
but he renamed there long enough 10 accomplish
The object OF his visit and retired IN good order be-
hind the Rapidsn, closely followed by the Rebels,
who continually hsTassed his rear. As stated in my
dispatch, his loss was but two killed ard severs
wounded, while The loss OF the enemy WAS fifteen
killed, many wounded, and hity-two prisoners. The
Re ell force opposed 10 him were Two regiments oil
Robertsons Gate Ashby'sl cavalry, who have re-
Gently been withdrawn from liarIisonburg The
valley it If stated is now guarded only 6y guerri-
las and few isolated companies OF regular cavalry
Ii is rare find in this section Of the State persons
OF true-blue Uuionsm, but they are sometimes 10 be
met with. DR.. Dow Of Little Washington, formerly
Of the State OF NewYork and his energetic and ac-
comulished wife, are instances OF this character
Before the Rebellion III addition TO his professional
duties tis e-tinable par kept rem mary for edu-
cation ia ii higher branches OF Literature and do
mostic accomplishments. Their weli-known Union
sent uieuis oaussd the withdrawal OF large proper
ton OF his professional patronage and their scholars
and they were frequently threatened with summary
vengeance for refusing TO Hid the Rebellion. On the
ARRIVAL Of our troops here the Doctor and HE lady
threw open their heepitable mansion TO The sick
TO- particularly to lbore Of the Goth Newfork, officers
and uenl. The echool-roOm was turned into "a hos.
pin aud the elegancies of lie gave way TO nursing
the Sick cooking, aud wasliHe-aDd this without
further hope OF reward than the approval Of con-
science.
More than ore officer and private attribute their
conyalescence TO The medic skill and kind attention
Of this humane family. At present the Doctor has
been placed in charge Of tie small hospitals IN the
town, but it teems more iit'ing reward that he
should be appointed 10 one Of the vacancies IN the
corps Of Army Surgeons, position when DIS Ia
miliadty with the diseases Of the climate and their
"
the Injuries Of camp life, such IN tobacco, cigars,
soaps can meats and fruits, and extra articles OF
clothing usually furnished by suffers, is beginning
TO be seriously felt in this corps. Admitting the ne
cessy Of suspendng the heretofore almost unlimited
access of SPECTATORS and small traders TO the
camps, il seems practicable 20 admit through regu
laly appointed suffers such articles as long habit or
real necessity have made necessary tor the soldier
health, if not his very existence.
Without a knowledge or even an intimation of
the cause of this blockade i. is TO be hoped IL will
soon lie removed.
In some instances the caterers Of officers, messes
have given premonitory notice Of their inability TO
keep up their tables. and 1t may not be wondrous to
state that the luxurious table OF Charles John
sou, of the 81 Wisconsin Volunteers, always extern
svely parorzed by the officers Of the LIST Diyision
begins TO show diminution Of the substantials and
extras, 40 long the admiration OF his patrons.
In camp or field Johnsons mess has been the
fororp hope in times of scarcity and IL now referred
TO as the barometer Of supplies attalnable.
The midday sun for the past week has been almost
even by the strongest constitutions. In
the regimental drills and parades, in
most cases have been ordered earlier in the morning
and later in the afternoon.