The Portland daily press., 1862-12-22


els Greatly Frightened during Gen. Burn
sides late Advance.
New YORK, Dec. 20.
The details of the victory at KiEston, Y. c.,
show that the march was a continued series of
fighting, in which all distinguished themselves.
Several bayonet charges took place.
The rebels are reported having $4,000 men,
and their loss in killed and wounded is heavy
500 were taken prisoners.
Our total loss will not exceed $50.
The principal fight was IA few miles from
kinston, where the rebels were intrenched,
but after three hours fighting they retreated
toward Kinston, endeavoring TO destroy
bridge leading to that place, but the 9th New
Jersey charged over it and saved it. Our
division rapidly crossed, when the rebels re-
treated, one rebel brigade toward Goldsboro
and the other toward Weldon, our shells help
ing them along.
Capt. Wells and Lieut. Perkins of the 10th
Conn. regiment were killed. Their regiment
fought till they got out of ammunition, and
then went in with bayonets.
The 23d Mass regiment Major Chambers
commanding, captured 20 officers and privates
including a Lieut. Colonel of the 23d South
Carolina regiment.
The march was taken up on the 10th inst
for Goldsboro.
A Newbern letter states that deserters and
prisoners from the enemy, as well as dispatches
W pCI. CdptuItu, SHOW tnit all the
calls by Gen. Evans for reinforcements from
Petersburg, Welden and Godsboro were re-
fused on the ground that each place needed all
the troops available to protect their own posi-
ton.
Dispatches have been received from Rich
mond at Welden and Raleigh, as well as at
Wilmington and Goldsboro, urging the neces-
sity of reiniorcements. The rebels say that
Gen. Burnside is advancing, and all is lost if
they aided at Richmond at . ba
expense of giving up North Carolina. They
are greatly frightened at the capital.
Profitable Foraging Expedtion.-Rebel Tan
merry Destroyed.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.
The Times has the following: BY advices
from Yorktown, dated Dec. 16, we learn that
Gen. Naglee and staff have just returned IRON
the reconnaissance of Gloucester county. lie
took out four regiments of infantry and $50
cavalry, and brought all back; none even were
wounded or struggled.
Among the prisoners taken IS one John
Leawell, captain of the new guerrilla party in
Gloucester. We brought in his horses and
cattle and sheep. Our captures of animals
prisoners were also taken, but released on
parole.
Maj. Hall, with the $50 cavalry, proceeded
to Laiuda, over 20 miles from Yorktown and
seized large tannery, which was engaged on
work for the rebel army. They brought away
quantity of leather and destroyed the whole
concern. squad of rebel cavalry we're
found, and OH pursuit being given, they aban-
doned their horses and took to the woods
Their horses were secured. At Cross roads,
where the rebels have their headquarters and
barracks, these were visited. The rebels were
followed through Centreville, but were not
overtaken. On retiring we burnt their bar
racks and all belonging to them.
Movements of Rebel Troops Rebels Desert
lng.-An Inquiry by Jefferson Davis.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10.
Gen. Curtis has received a dispatch from
Gen. Heron to the following effect: 1t is be-
lieved that Gen. Hindman has crossed the
Arkansas river with his infantry, while Gen.
Marmaduke is on the North side with his cav
airy. Hundreds OF men from Gen. Hindmans 5
army are daily joining that of Gen. Herron.-
Many of them are Missourians, who express
the greatest disgust with the rebel campaign
in the West, and avow as their conviction that
its further prosecution is hopeless.
Gen. Curtis yesterday received written
communication from Gen. Holmes, command
ing the trans Mississippi department of the
rebels, forwarded by direction of Jefferson
Davis. The communication is an inquiry for
the facts relative to the shooting of ten con-
Enclosed with the communication is a printed
slip from the Gre ada Appeal containing a
passage credited to the Palmyra, Mo-, Courier.
Gen. Holmes and the Confederate Government
desire to know if the passage in the Courier is
substantially correct. The reply of Gen. Cur
It's will probably be published, aud it is looked
Tor with much interest.
10000 Troops to be Raised in North Caro-
lima for Home Defence.-Another Federal
Demonstration at Charleston.
New YORK, Dec. 20.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 17th inst
contains in its teegraphic columns the follow
ing dispatches:
Raleigh ". c., Dec. 16.-The bill to raise
10000 troops for State defense passed the
second reading in the House to-day The
troops are to be taken from those liable to
conscription. The vote was close.
A preamble disclaiming any intention to
come in contact with the Confederate govern
ment in this matter was voted down.
Charleston, S. C., Dec. 15.-The enemy's
gunboats have again been sheling James Is
land at intervals to-day without effect.
From the Army.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.
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