Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

the third approach of Ashley he displayed .
white flag until within pistol range, when COL
Henley ordered his men to cease firing. The
white flag was thrown down, and the enemy
rushed ON our troops, cutting and slashing,
refusing all quarters.
Lieut. Col. Deersbone and Mai. Miller are
both reported wounded and taken prisoners.
There were but 6 companies of the Mary
land regiment engaged in the fight, four being
on picket duty, and as provost guards at
Front Royal.
New YORK, May &c.
The HerGld's correspondence from Banks
Division writes that COO men had been add
ed to the rebel force in the Shenandoah val
ley, and that the whole force was said to
number from $4,000 to 10000, with "a pieces
Of artillery, one of which was 24-pound ri.
fed gun. On the 18th of May he said there
was large rebel force in the mountains in
their vicinity, but Gen. Banks had enough
men to keep them in check, but it appears on
the 10th that both Gen. Shields and Gen.
Geary were withdrawn from Gen. Banks
command, and their troops transferred to
McD0welrs. In letter Of the 18th of May
we find that these Generals, with their forces,
had left to join Mcdowell, and that the two
days previous union had been effected be-
| tween the commands of the rebel Generals
johnson, Jackson and Ewall, and they were
marching upon he divided and reduced forces
of Banks.
| The telegraph now brings us the intelli
gence that Gen. Banks had fallen back before
q superior force of rebels, who are now oc-
cupying the whole of the Shenandoah Valley,
which has cost US so much trouble to rescue
| from their clutches.
Times Special.
WASHINGTON, May 20.
| We have passed . very exciting day in
Washington.
The intelligence that Gen. Banks had fallen
back from 6trasburg to Winchester, was un-
derstood to indicate rather q precautionary
measure on his part than the result of any
immediate movement of the enemy.
The tidings of this morning, announcing
the occupation of Winchester by jackson, and
the Withdrawal of Banks, after an engage
ment of six hours, in the direction of Martins.
burg and Harpers Ferry, placed matters in a
new light, and aroused serious apprehension,
not only for the safety of his little command
but for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, the
city of Baltimore, and even the Capital.
Later in the day the reports OF the rioting
in Baltimore, and the rout of the entire force
under Banks, by the quick march and over
towering numbers Of jackson, greatly intens-
fled the excitement.
The secession sympathizers, too greatly
elated to conceal their joy, openly expressed
the belief that the hosts of jeff Dayis would
overrun Maryland and the District of Colum.
bia within "a hours.
The reports of Iioting in Baltimore, doubt
less greatly exaggerated, have given the enc.
mics of the Union here increased boldness
this evening. At no time since the disaster
of Bull Run have they been so Wanting and
defiant Among loyalists the feeling is of re-
greet, that by somebody's blunder, our cause
in the valley of the Shenandoah should have
been so seriously set back, and the enemy
given such decided vantage. Great sym
pathy is expressed for the Union men Of
Winchester and vicinity.
BALTIMORE, May 25.
The secessionists of Baltimore have beer
exulting over the reputed defeat and death o
Col. Kenly. The announcement to- day thai
Kenly was not dead was received with shouts
of applause. There is great excitement in the
city. Two men were knocked down in from
of the telegraph Office. One was heard to say
"you have it your way now, but we'll have j
ours SOON" Obnoxious citizens have to L6ee,
out of sight. This intense feeling is eexplaine,
by the fact that the regiments which suffere,
most belonged to Baltimore. Many arrest
have been made by the police
, sECoED DISPATCH.
BALTIMORE, May 25-1:30 P. N.
The mob attempted to hang man in Mon
ument Square, but were prevented by tn
police.
THIRD DISPATCH.
BALTIMORE. Nav 25--5:3O P. M.
The crowd has greatly increased this P. N
Several people were chased and knocked down
, After the arrests by the police the crowd re
tired, and all is now quiet
During the day 100 persons were knocked
down in different parts Of the city. In on
or two cases ropes were brought out anc
preparations made for hanging parties t
lamp posts. Two men were stabbed, but no
dangerously. Among those attacked wa
Robert McLane, late minister to Mexico, VIII,
was saved by the police.
BALTIMORE, May rs.
Baltimore street, from Calvert to Halliday
is crowded fhis morning. There is consider
able excitement. The crowd is chasing OBJ
noxious people, and occasionally beating SOM
one. The people are demanding the display
of the flag from all the printing Offices ant
public offices. All have complied, except thu
New Sheet, which Office is closed and aban
doned. The excitement is fearful and prom;
nent secessionists have disappeared from thu
street. The military has taken no part il
these transactions.
recruiting office has been opened in Bal
timorc street, displaying flag, bearing thu
inscription, Recruiting Office First Maryland
Avengers"
BEFORE CoRINTH, May 25.
A accommodating party from Pope's com
maid had skirmish yesterday, resulting ii
the complete rout of three rebel regiments
with the loss of their knapsacks, blankets anG
haversacks, and several killed and wounded
Six prisoners were taken. The regiment.
fed in confusion across the creek. Our los!
is four wounded.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 26.
A battalion of four companies of the 63t
Indiana regiment, two companies 18th United
States infantry, and Capt. MAYORS battery
left for Washington tonight.
i Forty rebel priEoners passed through here
this evening for camp Chase.
HEADQUARTERS, BEYOND MARr1NsBURG,l
May 24-5:45 P M.
A prisoner captured this P. M. says the
rebel force in our rear is to be strengthened
Their purpose is to enter Maryland at two
different points-Harper's Ferry and Will
Transport. He confirms all we have heard in
regard to the rebel force here. We passed
the Potomac-men, trains and all after making
a march of IS miles.
[Signed N. P. BANKS.
WASHINGTON, May 25.
Ordered by virtue of the authority vested
by an act Of Congress, the President take