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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
The Distractions in James Rivera Their.
ough Barrier 70 eur Gunbosts-RebeI
Tactics-Secessisnism In Norfolk.

From Our Special Correspondent
FOHrnE's MONROE OLD POM NJ, So 81 issa. va
A letter from the James River fotilla states that
the distractions between Drurys Point, where the
Rebel batteries are, and Richmond, are Of such
character that it will take years 10 remove them,
even if they ever can be-. Therefore, it would be OF
no avail to take the batteries, if the attempt
were practicable. Situated at great hight, our
cupboats would be unable to do them much damage,
should they conclude to attack them. Both sides OF
the river for several miles below the batteries, are
lined with rife-pits, from which the sharpshooters
annoy our boats good deal they 90 up and down.
Though the enemy are driven temporarily from the
pits by shells from boats, they are speedily re-
occupied.
The question of evacuation or defense Of Richmond
will be determined in all probability before this
reaches the type-se,ter.
The superstition raised in my last that jackson had
been re-enforced, and strong columns thrown for
ward from Richmond toward the north, has become
fixed fact. 1t would seem not unlikely that the
Centeryile, 80 successfully performed second time
by the evacuation of Yorktown, Will be or mas peen
repeated by Withdrawing from Richmond, while
crust is left TO keep up the seeming OF defense long
enough to enable the main force to set fary OUT OF
the way.
ibis epeces OF strdteyy IL t1e next tunB W oo'ieo
fought and won 10 the Rebels and the next thing to
actual defeats TO us. They gain time to protract the
struggle, while the Intervention leaven is working;
and since that is their main reliance, Is better 70
fall back continually than to risk battle. Sup
posing that they have fallen back, evacuated hieh-
mond where have they gone-North or South As
the question will doubtless be answered WITHIN the
mex. forty eight hours, it is useless to speculate
battle to be fought in the neighborhood OF Ken.
mond, it cannot be much longer postponed. Ii the
I'D so Ial
will be occupied by our troops to-day or to.morrow.
II is reported that a ball was given on board the
English gunbost Rinaldo, in Norfolk harbor, lew
evenings SINCE which was attended by the ladies' OF
that city. 1t is furthermore reported that Jefferson
Davis was the toast frequently repeated and warmly
appauded. This give on the authority OF genie.
man who had it from another who was present. LEO
reader will supply his own comment.
The frigate Minnesota, which was to have gone 10
Norfolk, still lies in her old place.
The weather, which for the past week has been
very warm, is day as cold and dreary as north
easter can make it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28

honor TO the noble and gallant soldier of the West,
Gen. Sigel lie could speak partially for the Great
West, where this gallant soldier first drew his
sword. which be would never sheath until this re-.
bclion was crushed out and the American flag should
wave over every State III OR Union.
They came there not only to do honor to Gen.
Sigel, but TO his countrymen. Sixty thousand Ger
man soldiers who were now making the earth trem-
de with their tread, had rallied under our banner to
avenge lie insults, and redeem the country Of the
IS COO men who had rushed and were under arms
from his own State, Illinois, the Germans formed no
uncomfortable portion.
The crowd, which was unusually large for Wash
ington, and very enthusiastic, dispersed with loud
and continued cheers for Gen. Sigel.
THE CAPITAL NOT IN DANGER.
The IteHigeaeer of to-day, referring to the repre-
sensations that the insurgents again menace the Ma
tonal capital, says, beside creating false alarm,
they are unjust to the military dispositions the
Government has made for the protection Of this city,
while their only effect abroad can be to produce
Fictitious impression more complimentary To- the
military strength of the insurgents than the facts OF
the case can be held to warrant The absurd rl-
mors which find currency among oilers, quid nuncs,
and Secession sympathzers, have not disturbed the
equanmity Of the people of Washington.
ENGLAND AND MEXICO RECONCIED.
gentleman Just arrived here on Official business,
from the City Of Mexico having left on the 9th inst,
reports that toward the latter part OF last month, the
British Minister, Sir Charles Wike, concluded a
treaty at Puebla, with Sr. Dobado, by which all
difficulties with the English amicably settled
and, had il not been for the sudden action of the
French, q treaty with Spain would have been con-
cluded also by Sr. Doblsdo and Gen. Prim. The
latter person. however left the shores of Mexico on
good terms with the Juarez Government, and Min
lister will be sent to Madrid to arrange satisfactorily
all matters in dispute.
The President Of the United States, in reply to q
resolution Of the House, asking if not incompatible
with the public interests, to be furnished with copies
Of such correspondence as may have been received
since the late message relative TO the condition Of
affairs in Mexico, and the breaking up Of the treaty
with the latter by the allied powers, says it is not
deemed expedient to comply with the request at the
present time.
THE VESSELS SUNK IN HAMPTON ROADS.
The Navy Department will receive proposals until
the first Of June for raising tie sunken vessels in
Hampton Roads.
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS.
The following have been appointed Acting Masters
Matesi ana ordered 10 New-lork: Hcnry u fFar
Gle, Benjamin +. Morris, John +. Loyeloy, Peter C.
Assertion, Frederick Kurdish, Charles Bostwick,
George L. Benson, Oscar Wendell, John Sears, and
John II. Leyiscott
HALLECKs ARMY.
No advices from Gen. Halleck have been received
to-day at the War Department.
GEN. BANks.
There is nothing further from Gen. Banks.
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FRON GENERAL NCLELLANS ARMY.
THE ADVANCE ON RICHMOND.
Capture of Hanover Courthouse.
OUR LOSS SAID TO BE SMALL
THE LOSS OF THE REBELS LARGE.

WARRINGTON, Tuesday, May a. 1862.
The War Department received advices this even
ing, from Gen. Mcclellan, of the capture Of Hanover
Court House. Our loes is sad to be small; that Of
the Rebels considerable in killed. wounded and prs-
oners One Of the enemy's cannon was captured.
McCLRILAs's HEADouAhTRRs,l
Tuesday. May 2I-s3O ?. N. }
To he Hon. EDWIN NJ STANTON. Seeretdryef Var
find some Of the newspapers publish letters from
their correspondents with this army, giving impor-
tant information concerning our movements, posi-
tons of troops, &C., in positive violation of your
orders.
As it is impossible for me to ascertain with GER
tainty who these anonymous writers are, beg to
suggest that another order be published, holding the
editors responsible for lite infraction.
O. B. MCCLELLAN. Major General.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
''' HENRY K HoFF, Captain U. s. Navy.

surrERIyGs OF THE USIosIsTs OF EAST IES'
sEssrr.-Although the Rebel authorities in East
Tennessee forbade Unonists leaving the State under
pain Of death, shooting and sabering all who attempt'
ed to do So and promised an amnesty to all who re-
turned Mrs. Maynard, wife Of the Hon. Horace
Maynard Member Of Congress, was compelled 70
leave her home and property in Knoxville, Tenn,
sc hours notice, and depart the State. The vile Oh
Governor johnson, dying Of consumption, and sep
arated from her gallant husband was also very re-
Gently made the object of Rebel insolence and cru.
elty. While thus sundered from her husband, and
suffering with bodily affection she received mes.
SAGE similar to the one sent to Mrs. Maynard! Well
NAV The Nashrille Union exclaim:
The cruel barbarites Of Claverhouse, the perse-
cutor of the Scottish Covenanters, never reached
eater denth of brutal maligDity than this deed Of
s,oI w. NJ. Churchwell Of the Rebel army at Knox.
willie. Its enormty 10 10 great that no comment can
biohten the natural indignation aroused In every
bosom at the simple recital Of the fact Fortunately
some one was sagacous enough to suggest that tnls
nbumanity to sick lady on account OF ner nus'
bands loyalty would ipjure the Confederate caaSi
and the order was countermanded. How lcnS W.
men and women advocate cause stainee VII" 'S'-
lnhuman outragesf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
MANLY LETTER FROM CAPTAIN HOFF,
UNITED STATES NAVY.

MARE ISLAND. Cal, April 70, looS
Joux w. FoRyIY. esq.-My Dear SIR: A friend
having forwarded 20 me Philadelphia the handsome mo-
tee Contained In your paper Of past date denying my cen
uc,ion with The Confederate Navy published IN their
Nav List places under great obligations HOW or IN
rbst manner NV name became enrolled among list OF men
who dereed their flag at the moment when their services
were most demanded queng insurrecsion OF soch "a
rnal design imagine except that i was perperseo
by those who falsely calculated ON the gratitude Snen
due by me 10 Government which has fostered and eftendeo
its confidence the first day that entered its service
IL Is more surprising to no word or deco OF Hne
had ever authorized such unwarantsbe use OF my name
especisly as have, from the earliest germ oil the conte
on Secession return to baEbaism or OF
The fair fields Of the South and atrocious attempt 70 es
oy uuon OF States under which the South YES nae
risen within few years pas, to state oil prosperity 40
wealth unknown IN history. - =, ca.
IL was but short time since that the Leaisaurc Oh SouIo
Csolsa hurled at her wrath for continuing 20 hod my
eiance 10 the United States Government but this speiu
resolution falls harmless my feet am more than Pioue
Of hoiing under Constitution signed oy thes
own citizens and under Union whose nobs hag have
seen floating every portion of Gods globe extending pro-
on 10 the Of South Caolns equal win tnss
other States and handing such respect nom the ~oia -
any reasonable people ought to be satisfied win.
Accept again my thanks and believe me to DO
Your obedient servant,
HENRY K. HOFF, Captain U. s. Navy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
A Reconnoissance.
Of The ". Y. Tribune.

Conc ponlence Of The Y. 7. TTibune.
IKBrIs FaRx-Housy. Saturdsy-p. m.
A reconnaissance was made in force this forenoon
by Gen. Naglee, principally with the 10th and 9TH
Massachusetts,, and the 93d Pennsylvania.
They are said to have encountered a Tennessee
brigade, and to have routed it, with loss OF two
men killed and ten wounded.
TIE rain has fallen chill and heavy all day, and
tho division of Couch has stood under arms since III
O'Clock.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
FROM BLOOMFIELD, MO.
DEFEAT AND CAPTURE OF BANDS OF '1i'
RIIItS.


corrsspoudent OF The Missouri Democrat writes
from Bloomfield, Mo-, May 49,
hols has AZ last been regcns.aied The lat WIS
oon.n Cavalry under command of Col Daniels charged upon
Col Ph.sns camp here lev day: since ana snecces.u ~
thi. Notorious Rebel with the greater portion o.
~ sIso ali of his camp squpsge and baggage
who escaped lied to the swamp- and the mos, o. , ~
bsn hunted out by the cavalry, on foot win nes OF
bsve come In and given themselves up Thus .nis sag =
nampstsIy destroyed The citizens a. hist we na1
a; ,s appearance Of the UEion soldiers put hn's
,J cou6dencs are coming IN and taking me 9sln o.
,gspce In the shmishus here our force Gs. .
coople OF homes. The Rebels iost ono n'AA A"'N '
on Thursday last larger detachment OF ne
Daniels IN command. started souhwsrd 70 na ~ & de-
snt nndrf command Of Major LaGIanse came upG,
Jeffrey al Chalk Bluffs ard after snort Sss n,rSJ Oui
IV and wounded Our fought nopiy. hcco, ss
- st.iemeuts OF prisoners tho Rebels ~ N,.can
gYestly-they having more than two 70 our nut oui
.;n boy, know no such thing fail In ihi'
force took number Of pli'oners'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
prNysyIvANn,s RESPONSE.

HAKRissuRo Tuesday. May II, lsc2
Gov. Curtin has issued "A general order counter
handing the order for enitting three months volun-
teers, the emergency which seemed to require them
having passed lie congra,nlatcs the people on this
fact, and commends the alacry shown in every part
of tie State in volunteering for the defence Of the
CAPITAL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS

II a.. s. A. Gensal Hopitai at b'ff"80'e-H'''''''
(or The ~ Y. Tribune ~,
MAYA oftyphoid fever private James D''eA' =" -
~ ,yobod fever Sergeant O. p Henderson TO- H.
''s y typhoid fever private James C. "A1 70 -
o'n M 1n ~ wounds received at the battle Of
y JoS Psttsrssp Go, w. eh NV jsOsJ 'ss''s'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
THE TENTH MAINE REGIMENT.
u. I


A private dispatch from the 10Th Regiment, Bankss
Division, says that regiment is across the river in
Maryland at Williamspor. The officers are all safe.
Fny men are missing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
THE sEvEyTY-EIGHTH NETWORK REGI

HARPERs FBRHT, Tuesday, May H. 1902.
r. F. AgDRgws, Surrev9r, DC, Ae1- fork
Inert in the papers contradiction Of the report
thot the 18th Regiment New-York Volunteers has
been cut to pieces. The regiment has not been in
action and is in good condition.
DANIEL ULLMANN, Colonel 1eth ~ Y V.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
TIE RESPONSES OF ILLINOIS.

SPRINGFIELD Ill, Tuesday, May 81, 1862
The Governor has called for three regiments OF
volunteers for three months service, to relieve regi
ments under marching orders for the field.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28

MILWAUKEE, May 27-FLorR dull. WHn.r RsSsIpTs-
closing firm ., Soc for No and TIC for NO. hbl
3 500 bills Flour, $500 bush. Wheel sS'fse
Flour, loo bush. Whest.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
GENERAL SIGEL IN WASHINGTON.

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
THE SEVENTH" PASSED THROUGH HAIR
RISBURG.

HAnnIsBrRo, Tuesday, May ~ 1862
The NewYork Seventh has just passed through
hero for Washington.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28

THE TAX BILL AMENDMENTS
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FROM WASHINGTON.
me COPELAND FUGIT!VE-SLhVE CASE.

,uR INDEBTEDNESS OF TIE GOVERNMENT
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-19
Desperate Fight at Fayette-0ur Troops Cut
Their Way Through The Enemy.


Their Way Through The Enemy.
GALL1Po1Is, Sept. I4.-On Wednesday, a
column of the enemy, 5000 strong, said to be
under command of Gen. Loring, the frst no.
tice of whom was in our rear, between Fayette
and Gauley, made an attack on our force en-
camped at Fayette, consisting of the 34th and
67th Ohio regiments, numbering about l 200
men, under command of Col. Iiber. when
desperate fight took place, lasting till dark.
Our force cut their way through, reaching
Gauley during the night, having lost about 100
killed and wounded, mostly of the 34th Ohio
In the meantime another column of the enemy
approached Gauley Bridge on Lewisburg road
under Cerro Gordo Williams, cutting off the
46th Ohio and , companies of the 9th Virgin
ia, who were at Summerville. Nothing has
since been heard Of them.
Under these circumsia nces, Col. Light
burn, the front flank and rear, being threaten
ed by an over whelming force, and compelled
hiin to evacuate Gauley, which be successfully
accomplished on the morning of the lth. At
ter destroying all the Government property
that he was unable to bring away, he accor-
dinghy marched down the Kanawha in two
columns on each side of the river, reaching
Camp Piatt on tine afternoon of the 18th, skir-
mishing the whole way.
Here he massed his troops on the North
bank of the KaDawha, but being hard pressed
by the enemy he retreated during the night,
reaching Elk river just below Charleston, on
Saturday morning. He made another stand
on the lower bank of Elk river, and desper.
ate battle ensued. lasting from 10 A. NJ, till
dark.
Our forces sheled and destroyed Charlsst on
two houses only being left.
The result Of the fight is unknown, nothing
having been heard from Col. Lightburn since
6 P. NJ. Saturday Up to that time our troops
held their ground and were pushing the enc
my severely. We understand that our troops
completely destroyed all the salt works. Col
| LghtDurn brought an immense train Of SOC
| loaded wagons safely TO Elk river.
| The retreat 10 Elk River was conducted ii
/ good order. Great anxiety is felt for the sally
of our forces as well as of Point Pleasant. anC
Gallipolis.
The Militia are f1ocking here from this ant
the surrounding counties. This border is it
great danger.
The enemies force is represented as being
10000 strong with proportionate force 0
artillery.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-19
RIIIIrT IIRTTlIl non P0SSggSIay.

wAsHuSoToN. Sept. 1.-THE follow
ing Was received by the Associated Press
special messenger:
FRRDRRIcK, Sept.-Frederick is ours.
Our forces entered the east end Of town
Yesterday afternoon. An hour after a cav
slrv force entered PIeaBanton, entering by
the Market street turnpike. The main
body Of the rebels evacuated the city on
Thursday.
A few cavalry from Stuart's command
and Hampton Legion made charge upon
our troops, when the latter entered the
enemy speedily repulsed. Our loss IS z
killed and six wounded. The rebels suf-
fere to that extent at least
The reception of our forces was of q
most enthusiastic character. The entire
city is oyerjoyed. The people turned out
eH sa0see.
The rebel force is represented to be
125, 900 strong. i.
The citizens Of Frederick have suffered
much from rebel incursions, including
loss of domestic supplies.
The rebels left Frederick with the inten-
ton Of invading Pennsylvania, but sub
seouent events indicate their endeavor to
retreat into Virginia by way of Williams
port.
-Four hundred and fifty sick rebels. left
at Frederick, were paroled yesterday af-
ternOon.
The 9Th Illinois cavalry charged upon
two rebel regiments a short distance
above Middleton, on the road to Hagers-
town.
We had men wounded. and took 40
prisoners.
Later in the afternoon, 4 squadrons of
the Sd Indiana cavalry charged on a reg
iment Of rebel cavalry, supported by ar
tillery, on the road leading from Middle
town to Harper's Ferry.
1t was a desperate affair, we lost 80
killed and wounded
Our cavalry so pushed the enemy s
wagon train yesterday that they were
forced to burn half mile of wagons to
prevent their falling into our hands.
A man from Harper's Ferry, yesterday
afternoon, states that Longstreet was re-
pulsed in the forenoon. At s A. NJ, the
battle was renewed in the direction of
Harper's Ferry. firing rapid and heavy
Our main column, it is thought, will
come up to the enemy this afternoon.
The forces engaged by our troops yes
terday, were those covering the enemy's
retreat.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-19

MURFoRDsvnLE, KY, Sept. 16.--The
rebels under Bragg attacked our forces
this forenoon, and it is said they have
been fighting nearly all day.
The Federal forces in command of Col.
Wilder are fighting bravely, and are de-
Aernined to hold the post. The enemy s
force is represented as large.
LATER.
We learn that a portion of BuelPs
army arrived and have engaged with
Bragg's forces.
HARRssBURo. Sept. 16,-A dispatch
just received at Headquarters says:
jackson has recrossed the Potomac,
and Mcclellan has engaged him with a
tremendous force, this side of Sharpsburg,
ten miles from that place.
Tho whole rebel army in Maryland
will he nnnihilated or captured tonight.
The rebels can be found about Hagers-
town and Williamsport, and none two
miles on the other side of the Potomac
The Hon Matthias H. Nichols. who for six
vears Represented the 4th Ohio Congressional
district in the Housa. died in Cincinnati. on
Nond " His r. 4cs Ct ysFiIence was Lima
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-19

CiEoINsAu, Sept. 15.-AIl business
was resumed to-day with the exception of
the sale of liquors, until P. NJ when
the military organizations meet and drill.
The rebels fell back only four miles
south of Florence. owing to the scarcity
of water. and are supposed to be waiting
for reinforcements
The rebels have left MaysviIle and gone
to Paris.
Advices from Cumberland Gap to Au-
gust Sdst, represents Morgan in fine spirits
He is foraying the country in all direc-
tions, and will hold out until relieved
The enemy are still in force in his front,
but not in his rear, all in Kentucky hav-
ing Joined Kirby Smith.
Morgan made raid at Rodgers Gap,
killing six, wounding six, and taking one
whole company prisoners without losing a
man.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-19
Awful Explosion at pittsburg go Killed.

PrrrsBURG, Sept. ia frightful explosion
occurred at the United States Arsenal, this
afternoon, at O'Clock, in large frame bull
ding, known as the labratory. About one
hundred and seventy-six boys and girls were
employed in the building at the time OF the dis
aster, of whom rs or so were killed. One ex-
plosion followed another until the entire bull
dind was destroyed.
Those who could not escape were burned up.
The scene was most appalling. Dead bodies
are lying in heaps as they had fallen. In some
places where the heat was intense, whitened
bones could be seen through the smoke and
flames; at other places large masses of black
cned flesh was visible.
Up to the present time s:xty-three bodies
have been taken from the ruins. The cause oi
the explosion is not known; it is admitted by
all TO be accidental.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-19

wAsHrxoTox. Sept. 13.-The Govern
ment completed arrangements for the set
Element OF free eolored persons in Central
America. The precise place pending up
ON circumstances. Senator Pomeroy,
who viii conduct the expedition has full
powers in the premises. II will start
early in October with 500 emigrants,
husbandry and every thing necessary for
comfort and industry. About 1000 coli
ored ne rsons have already informed Sen
ator pomeroy Of their desire to avail
themselves ofthe President s colonization
scheme.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-19

All accounts concur 10 representing the
rebel army which lately entered Maryland as
ragged and dirty in the extreme, and nearly
lamished, having had no regular supplies while
on the march, and depending for subsistence
entirely upon the country through which they
passed. There being but little on which to
subsist either man or beast in that part Of
Virginia which they had left. the probability
is their necessities had not little TO do in in
ducing them to hazard passage Of the Poto-
mac. They were also doubtless Influenced by
the exaggerated accounts they had received from
Maryland secessionists as to the state of senti-
ment in that State, representations that in
duced them to believe that if they once enter
ed the State with an army the great mass of
the people would raise mp and flock TO their
standard. They succeeded in getting plenty
to eat for the time being and securing consid-
erable valuable plumber, the region invaded
being noted for its agricultural resources but
in respect to anticipated aid in men, they were
wofully disappointed. But very few Joined
their ranks, and most of those that did arc
said to be among the prisoners captured dur
ing the recent battles. Their plunder, too
is likely TO cost them dearly, as the probabili-
ties are that large portion of them will never
get back to Virginia to enjoy it.