The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-05-06
GLORIOUS NEWS (!

buque Times
WASHINGTON, May Sunday Noon.
The following report was just received
from Fort Monroe. Yorktown was evac.
uated last night. We now occupy the
enemy's works. They left a large
amount eff camp equpage and guns,
which they could not destroy for Tear of
being seen:
HEAD QUARTERS Army If the Potomacl
May 4th.
Hon E. M. Stanton, Sec'y. of War,
Washington. We have ramparts, guns,
ammunition, camp equipage, DC.
We hold the entire rebel works which
our engineers report very strong. l have
thrown all my cavalry and horse artillery
in pursuit. Supported by infantry l
move Frank MS division and as much
more as can be transported by water to
West Point to-day. No time shall be lost
Gunboats have gone up York River
Gloucester is also in our possession. l
shall push the enemy TO the wall
Signed, G. B. MCCLELLAN.
The steamer Mercidita on the 9Th ult.,
near Hole-in Wall, captured the steamer
Bermuda, having $4,000 pounds of pow
der, field carriages, lumber, cannon,
swords, pistols, shells, fuses, cartridges,
salt petre, saddles, tin. DC. 1t was taken
to Philadelphia for adjudication.
From army correspondent of the asso-
ciated Press before Yorktown: We en-
tered the enemy's works at five this NOR
ming, which their rear deserted four
hours before. Everything was found in
confusion. About so pieces of heay;;
artillery were left spiked. We found a
large amount Of medical stores, ammuni-
ton, camp equipage, tents and private
property of officers. Negroes found tt ere
say lie rebels threw large amount OF
ordnance stores into the river,
Several deserters who came into our
camp, report rebels evacuated owing to
the near approach of our parallels; thar
they feared the success Of our gunboats
in York and James Rivers, which would
cut off their communications.
Gen. Johnson gave orders te evacuate
on Thursday, and to commence the fol-
lowing morning, which was done.
Magruder is said to be strenuously CD
posed to evacuation, saying if they could
not whip the Federals here they could
not any where in Virginia.
Gen. Lee. rebel Commander in Chief,
arrived at Yorktown Wednesday and ex-
amined Nc Clellan's works minutely, after
which it is supposed he recommended
evacuation, deeming his works untenable
Deserters agree that their troops were
much demoralized when the order TO
evacuate was given, as all anticipated a
fight there. The rebels had 100000 men
on the Peninsula. Also 400 pieces oil
field artillery. 1t is believed the rebels
have fallen back 10 Chickahomong Creek
Lccyyond Williamsburg, where it is expect.
ed they will make stand.
Gen. S.oneman commands large force
of cavalry and artillery, and is pursuing
the enemy. He will probably come up
with their rear before night, if they re-
main near Williamsburg. Gunboats have
passed Yorktown, and are now Smelling
the shores on their way up the river
Following them are numb Der of vessels
loaded with troops, to effect a landing.
An official report just received says
the enemy left II guns in the works at
Gloucester Point. Ordnance stores were
also left.
Other deserters, just come in, report
that jeff. Davis came with Lee Wednes
day, and after consultation with the
prominent officers, all agreed to the evac.
uation except Magruder
PITrsBURe LANDING. May So. P. NJ
Six deserters arrived yesterday and
ten to-day. All confirm the capture OF
New Orleans. A few days ago one Ten
nessee and one Mississippi regiment
stacked their arms, their time having ex-
PRED, and refused to serve any longer,
though required by conscript law. Beau
regard put two regiments to guard them
Twenty deserted yesterday and numbers
are leaving daily.
All rumors of battle here or vicini-
ty are uniounded in fact The weather
is clear and the roads will be passable in
a day or two so that the army can ad
vance. Hospital boats and stores arr.
wing daily.
Via Louisville 3a-The following dis
patch dated Iear Farmirgton is just re-
ceived at headquarters
/ A reconnaissance sent toward Farming
ton found the enemy, 4. 500 strong, with
four pieces of artillery and some cavalry,
occupying strong position near town.
Our forces advanced at once to the as
sault, and after sharp skirmish, carried
the position in handsome style. The en-
envy left thirty dead on the field also
tents AMI baggage. Our cavalry are pur-
suing them.
The whole affair was very handsome
) Our regiments charged their battery and
line Of infantry at double quick. The
enemy fled in wild confusion.
Regiments of cavalry sent through to
Bonneville took possession Of the town,
tore up the railroad track, and destroyed
two bridges.
, We have large number Of prisoners
cant tell how many yet Our los;
: was two killed and twelve wounded.
(Signed,) JOHN POPE,
Major General