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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
FREMosr's HEApou AR1ERs, HARRIsosBuRe,

In the skrmsh yesterday beyond the town the rebel
less Is ascertained to have been very heavy.
Most Of our wounded have been brought in Colonel
Kane, Of tho "Bucktails,' is in the enemy's hands.
The body of Captain Haines, of the First Now Jersey
cavalry has found Captains shsllmre and Clark,
of tho regiment prisoners, and not wounded
Colonel Ashby the famous rebel cavalry leader is un-
doubedy killed This ascertained from people living
near the battle field and from prisoners takon Major
Green of his regiment, shot by Captain Broderck,
Of the Now Jersey cavalry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
Perfectly In dependent OF Europe.

IFTD IN AIIAnth InIeIIKtnCet, o.
As for all Europe. especially England aud France W
not how long they remain dupes to Yankee dupct
and Yankee lies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
IMPORTANT FROM THE SHENANDOAH.
Obstinate Battle Between FIRE.
mont's and Jackson's
Forces.
The Entire Rebel Army i'm
the Engagement.
The Enemy Driven from their Position
and the Field Occupied by Our
Troops.
The Union Loss Between Five
and Eight Hundred.
THE REBEL LOSS VERY HEAVY.
the REBEL GENERAL ASHBY KILLED,
&C., &C., &c.
The Union Loss Between Five
and Eight Hundred.
THE REBEL LOSS VERY HEAVY
The REBEL GENERAL ASHBY KILLED,
&C., &C., &c.

The Skirmish Mt Harrlsonburg.
WASHINGTON, June 10, 1852.
The following was received at the War Department
HEApQuARTE ARMY IN THE FIELD,
HARRIsoNDuRG, juno 7-9P. NJ
Hon. f. NJ. STANTON, Secretary of War
Tho attack upon the enemys rear Of yesterday pre-
cptated his retreat Their loss in killed and wounded
was very severe.
Their retreat is by almost impossible road, along
which many wagons left in the woods, and wagon
loads OF blankets, clothing and other equipments are
piled up in all directions.
During the evening many Of the rebels we're killed BY
shells from a battery OF General Stahes brigade.
General Ashby who covered the retreat with his whole
cavalry force aud three regiments OF infantry, and
who exhibited admirable skill and audacty was among
the killed.
General Milroy made q reconnaissance today about
miles the Port Republic road, and discovered
portion of the enemys forces sncamped in the timber
&c. FREMONT. Major General Commanding.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
The stcn nmship North hAmerican-The HI
herman Outward Bound


Tho steamship North American, from Liverpool with
$40 stcsrage and 35 cabin passengers passed Father
Point 40 eleven 1Clrck as nigh. She reports passing
yesterday The steamship Hibernm bound 10 Liverpool
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
The Steamship Europa.


The steamship Europa, for Lvcrpoo via Halifax will
Iisr mails cIpse AZ seven A, N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11

Arrival Of General Burnside at the Fortress
with Important Communications
for the Government.
Skirmishing with Rebels Near
Washington, N. c.,
&C.. &C., &c.

FORTRESS MONROE, April Q, 1863.
Major General Burnside and star arrived here at an
early hour this morning. having through the Al
Royal, lea 'ug Nswbern Saturday.
The Port Royal through both cuts OF the canal
The lower one connecting the Curriuck and Albsmsrls
Sounds has been obstructed by piles and sunken
ses, and previous arrivals by the inland route have
avoided this cus by traversng the whole length OF Cur
rituck Sound The progress OF the Port Royal
siderably delayed by the obstrucons General Burn
side succeeded in blowing them up and opening the
Norfolk reached midnight last night and after
communicating with General viee and procuring pilot
the Port Royal proceeded to this place
The object Of the Of General Burnside have
important communication with the government Having
sent his dispatches Washington ana obtained replies
be will return.
There little uows IN the Department Of North
Carolina.
The Twenty fourth Massachusetts regiment. ,, Wash
ngton, N. c.. was attacked from ambush by North
Carolina regiment on Thursday last.
The Twenty fourth Massachusetts, were on a scouting
expedition at the time They lost six men killed and
. number wounded Three OF the latter subsequently
died
Several skrmishss have lately taken place in the Vi.
cinty OF Washington, in one Of which ono man on our
fifteen Of our cavalry. having only wounded,
put to flight rebel force Of cavalry and infantry
times their strength
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
Another Rebel Account OF the Union Re-
verse i'm the Valley.
Correspondence OF the Lynchburg Republican,
IN TAI IAcKa pyvIS !

Correspondence Of the Lynchburg Republican,
In CAMP, JACKsoN's DIVISION,
VALLEY TIE SHENANDOAH, Nay u, 1862. (
We got to Front Royal, where met the First Mary
land regiment and after fight and charge We captured
Cd ahead and took two hundred more prisoners at a
little town between Front Royal and strasburg, the
railroad In all took nine hundred prisoners Front
Royal including one Colonel one Lieutenant Colonel
Major two pieces of cannon; horses arms &C., in abun-
dance and $300000 worth Of quartermaser and commits
sary stores Also two locomotives and three passenger
and fifty tonnage cars.
These facts are reliable and you may rest assured
thereof as will write you nothing but what know to
the next morning, very early, off tangent for
somewhere on the Winchester road. On our way to
Miadletown tne road was often crowded with prisoners
wagons and horses which cavalry had captured and
were conveying TO the rear When last heard from
had fifteen hundred prisoners at Front Royal Banks,
who at Strasburg when he heard of dongs cut
stick and broke for Winchester in hot haste but
his force in twain at Mddlctown, sending Tayors br
gade (Ewels divsion) after the strasburg wing, who
captured many Of them and dsmorazed the rest, and
We hurried on swiftly after Banks down the valley.
Every fow hundred yards we passed one OF his
wagons left upset, or broken, teamess, full Of
baggage, stores, &C.. till just this side Of Newtown,
after checking us awhile with artillery, he burned
up thirty Of the trains and thsp ting reas and fight
became beautiful and exciting beyond degree.
Prisoners were brought back by scores and hundreds
and then you ought to have heard the boys yell and make
the old woods ring with uprosrous joy Thrc, miles be.
yond Winchester yesterday morning, the enemy made
stand and the fight began about O'Clock A. NJ in two
hours @ we drove him pelme h:ter sketer or the field
and through the town towards Martnsburg Our loss
very rifing think nfty will cover our dead and one
hundred and Atty our wounded
The enemy had, soon after the fight opened set fire to
the depot IN Winchester and destroyed all of his stores
and some say he ordered the town TO be fired. At all
events some houses were set on fire. but the citizens
tinguished before great damage was DONE Banks il
now at or beyond Martinsburg, with our cavalry and
Of still in pursuit. Our present expedition
complete success There at least 200 prisoners
already In Winchester, and squads continually being
taken TO swell the number. We are all In the highest
spirits and enjoy ourselves hugely.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
Importance or Our Recognition by Fo-
reign Powers.

From the Richmond Enquirer, June 6.l
Immediately upon the heels OF the Roanoke and Donsl-
disasters IL became exceedingly popular divert
attention from every other channel and concentrate it
selves But the truth great fault had
not in looking abroad for aid, in dependence upon
Others but in too great confidence in ourselves We held
ourselves invincble; Roanoke and Donslson awoks us
from the delusion. These sweet lessons Of adversely
have not been lost upon Driven back at point,
properly aroused We are unconqusrabe-that the war
may rage with various fortunes for twenty years and
the aim Of subugation be far from accomplishment
ever. The South cannot yield; the Norn it seems will
not desist. Yet, II the Is to terminate all with
out foreign Intervention 1t must be by change Of North
realize the mpossbility Of the task thsy have Under
taken, or that IL possible II would not be desirabs to
accomplish IL.
very important step towards securing such re-
dictionary conviction in the Northern would be
recognition abroad Our Independence acknow-
ledgsd our adversares must for very shame soon dis
gust themselves with the nonsense about " rebels"
traitors &C., and come to regard the in its truo
light Of conquest and plunder The world would
regard it, and the Northern people would learn
70 look upon independence, as far that
Csrned as tdt dccomp and the degenerate into
contest for boundaries. These considerations prove
she importance Of pressing, by every available means
recognition abroad.
We have not adverted to the involved in Se-
wards declaration that recognition will be considered
declaration OF In the darkest hour Of struggle
We do not know that the President has departed
from his original policy boldly announced, OF not
courtng foreign alliance interference he simply asks
she justice of recognition. But II this implies then
let England and France accept the gage cry havoc and
let slip the dogs OF the Atlantc let them
hevo their own suffering population in Europe and
and cooperate with ours, in America.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11
What It Says of Tennessee
Unionists.
Reported Arrival Of Arms and Ammuni-
tiOn for the Rebels.
HOPES OF FOREIGN RECOGNITION.
The Second Surprising Of the People" Com
pared to an Eruption Of Vesuvius,
&c, &e., &c
Reported Arrival OF . Large Quantity or
Arms for the Rebels.

fFrom the Richmond Examiner, June s.
The Knoxville Register has information, authority
that cannot be doubted that two vessels arrived at
Confederate port Saturday last with four thousand
stand Of one, and three thousand five hundred
the other and hundred barrels of powder; and
Sunday other entered the port with
and ammunition, the number and quantity Of which
not asseraned These vessels aud two others
arrived Atlantic coast, under convoy Of the Con-
federate steamer Nashville One Of the latter s repre-
having captured the blockading squad
Off Wilmington North Carolina. The remaining yes.
sci and the Nashville lowering somewhere
tensivs coast. The authority on which make these
informs that tho whole number Of arms
ahoat on these seven vessels was forty thousand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-11

Arrival OF Released Prisoners.
The steamer Eastern State from Hattsrss arrived as
this port yesterday with the following named released
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-18
For Ths Oxford Democrat.
Skedadling Patriots.

I, Is a source Of modification to oil loyal
men in oxford County, to he obliged to 70.
cord the fac, ,ba, we have had living among
Us. a class Of men who would run Ike eoic-
ard, and turn their backs upon their coun.
try, in the hour Of her peril,-a class Of
men ,ha, would skulk away from imaginary
danger, and leave their wives and children.
houses and lands, goods and merchandise to
be cared for bJ--nobodY knows who.
Such an nc. Is the very essence OF treason.
mixed with cowardice OF which aay man
ought 10 he ashamed. Run away from
your country,-desert her when she most
needs your services .-leavc your families
and homes Tor other men to look on, for.
Why, such an act is not only unpa'riotic,
but mean. forsake and run away from
YOUR bcs. friend in tho hour ofdanser. Leave
your Government to perish tina, govern.
uept that has protected YOU, that has pro.
tec,ed your families, that has sent its angel
Of mercy to watch around your dwelling.
by night and by day. that has guaranteed
to you lie, liberty and tho pursui, OF
happIne.?" Who can contemplate such
IN act withou, being ashamed Of his broth.
er man7 would not be uncharitable or
harsh in jud,men,,-wo would not indis'
criminateiy condemn all who have led ike
fugi,ives from justice from this County to
the Queens dominions; we would give come
Of these men. space for repentance; but
not all; for with some. we fear Z" the day
Of grace is past" We are charitable enough
to believe that some Of the young men who
I" skedsdlej," went away against their bet
ter Judgment and against their honest con
vic,ions Of right. They were over per'na'
ded and hurried OF by those who oush''o
have given them better advice (; II there a'e
such cases, they deserve our PITY and CON-
misscration. =.
These "skedsdlers," have not only In
suited their country, but they have made
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-18
Bethel Items.

RICENr GEoloGic,L CuANGE, Tho ques.
ton Is sometimes asked. DO rocks grow
In certain sense this is true. but not like a
vegetable or an animal. sand stone. for
example. !. formed by means Of grams OF
sand ccmsntei together by tho oxide OF iron.
\ Gno example of ,hi. method Of forma.
ton wa. sent 10 US hi. week by Hon. Peter
G. Virgin, Of Rumford. I, was found on
hi. farm, and i. composed Of ~a,er-worn
pebbles ccmen,ei together by the oxides OF
iron and mlncino.c. so as 90 form pudding.
stone. l, was quite well stratiGed and
would attract the attention Of the mos,
casual observer. We have repeatedly no.
tccd similar, though not 80 good veins on
tho banks OF the Androscocgin. where after
centuries OF cemen,ation, especially II aided
by heat and pressure. they would constitute
n new geological rock formation. We
would be glad to $40 any new minerals or
rocks from any part OF Oxford County, e.'
pecally in the northern par, OF tho County.
where t has never been fairly explored. We
will repor, all such a. may DO OF ln,erc., 10
the Democrat. Oxford County has furnish
Ell some Of the finest minerals as well as
boys and girls in the world, and will doubt.
less continue to do so for long timc 20
come. y. 1. L.
On some Of the streets at Bethel Hill, the
sidewalk, have such an inclination that tho
.hOemakers are obliged TO pot q an on the
heel. OF their customers boots. The villagers
60 on the walk on one side Of the street, and
return on the other. 50 says wicked tel.
low OF our elbow.
a skcdadilc took place here one day las,
week, but we must leave IL for some ADLER
pen TO describe. II Is sufficient TO cay thu, q
new town and Pos, Office have suddenly
sprung into existence somewhere in the VIZ
entity Of Nalhesan woods.
JErF DAVIS Sick. JED Davi. - very sick.
Not the JET OF the Southern Confederacy.
bu, dog Of tba, name. IN this village,
whose owner, at the opening Of the rebel
lion. Tor some reason or other, gave him hi,
distinguished title. JEFF resembles bis prot.
o,ype lie is naturally good na,urcd; will
60 before anybody as leader, and pokes his
nose Into everything he sees. Though no,
the king of dogs in this village. he has at.
traeted considerable attention from oil who
SEQ him. Since his sickness hc is the very
per.onifcation Of JEFF. as seen in comic pa.
pers at the north. Ills nose is long. his
body lank. and his look the very picture OF
despair. For our life we could not help
having little sympathy for the poor fellow
~ he looked az u, most wi.hfully for assist
ancc which We were unable to give. Wheth.
or he has been poisoned, or whether II is
from over anxiety. We Dc not know; but as
he shows some symptoms OF madness, 1t Is
determined on the part ofall good citizens to
kill him the Grst opportunity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-18

STR,wurRRin. Mr. &. Perry, Of North
Paris, presented Us, this week. box OF the
finest strawberries We have ever seen in this
vicinity. The variety he calls the Ilough,on
Seeding. 1, has the peculiaii,ies of large
sire. fne flavor, and deep color, which eI'
tends through the berry, giving the inside q
beautiful appearance. Ii is also a prolific
bearer. Mr. Perry is prepared to furnish
plant. to those who wish to procure good
variety for cultivation.
We noticed. few days since, fine beds
Of the Boston Pine variety m the gardens OF
the Me-srs. Young, to which we shall al-
luie at another time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-18
How 10 Raise Volunteers.

II We want 10 raise the additional nun.
Der of troof- required under the President.
Call, without drafting, sr,ry man must do
has dg,y. Among those liable TO stand a
draft are men. who. on accoun, Of their bu'
siness and family relations. cannot 20. There
are Others who can 60 and will 20, IL they
can receive proper encouragement, from those
Who stay at home.
And now wha, j. the duty Of all patriotic
men a, this crisis? We answer in the
words Of Gen. Howard. at South PAn.-le,
everybody give their sympathy, and men Of
means their money. Let a literal bounty
b. offered 20 such As wall enlist. in addition
70 the pay and bounty offered BY the Gov.
eminent. II towns do no, raise this in
their corporate capacity. let individuals who
have the means pot their hands IN their
pockets and do it, This is right and equit-
able. Our soldiers 20 to this war. not only
10 defense Of their own rights, but to defend
she rights Of those who stay q, home, and
The more man Possesses the more be has a,
stake, and the more interest he ha. 10 the
6nal result Of this contest.
Our property Is worth bu, it'll. to any
OF u, without government. therefore we
oil have the .,ronge., inducements to save
10 from destruction. And this thing should
b attended 20 at once. There should be no
delay or holding back. The military spiri,
10 nov up. and the country 10 alive in il.
srea, interests. Mcn Of Oxford County. do
ys~ diy. and do /. promptly, and God will
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-18
FOR GOVERNOR
ABNER COBURN
ca sNowuEcAN.
Oxford County Republican
Convention.

The Republican. Il O,ford Coaniy vii me-, m
Convection, a. A,aisuy llah, South fsns, o''
"Wednesday. tn 2OIh i,y u Ausust. l>o2, At -
o'Cbck, 4. VI, o. nominate two candidates Zoe the
State >eesic. Two candidates i,f the Rss,si'N Of
p--,ls. (ons 49, ONipfd C"sngy, one 81 oNs''d
w..i~ru ilsg,str,l Cssai, Conu,,. -in~-', C"uutN
Treasurrf. Sarrtf. and Juig~ 81 ftolaic, s'-'
transact a., ether bu.,.s.s that Hay rtpperh
eosne l-iafr then.
Ths tasi, uf tspressniatiop ~ l." 70. GlioSs
Each town and plsntatioa VEL D. rui,ti~i o. ne
deEgatr; o. gNgrN tuso hat cast - votes hr the
Rsp,4ltgan ,,nJidlie Sc Go,rtnlt ia lsoo. ~
atditiunai jebgfc ard i1f ,ysN - additional
,oies an ADDITIONAL dsie.at ,-ani The sane 80 a
fractsun IN rr ihtn . snl les than -, o. att
AIbsu,, :. An.iavst. ;: Bsthrl, :. R'own6ch.
4; lirkisll, ); Csut,a, 4; n,Nhsli, a Dta.
marx. =, fNsbuIs, s. Grrva~ ond, 4. hsftiori,
q; lisbfuo, q; lliram, I; lowell, 4; Neiico, a.
Nof~s,.s o. ONi,Sd. q; fsris, y; retu, 3; fo'-
ter. : Runhift. 5. Stas, ,. Sumnst, q; >i"ne-
ham :. S~,,irn, =; MlfeTaJi. ). N"flsirck.
4: and 40 uihsr ta~ns AL pisatatHsns ~ the
eoaniy Onr each ftH oEnEh'
s.c,ieu. Jul, IS. lSSs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-18

Hon. Geo. 5. Boutwell,. Of Mass, has been
appointed Commissioner Of In,eres, revenue.
The bill brings a host Of applications for
Offices. A Collector will DO appointed for
each Congressional District, who divides the
territory into convenient smaller districts.
with q deputy in each. These latter oihccs
receive three dollars per day, while on duty.
On minor articles, stamps will be affixed,
which will be for sale. IN the same manner
as postage stamps. Agricultural commu.
mites escape with very small burdens, under
this bill. 30 that our county will be remark
ably favored in this respect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-07-18
THE oxFoRD DEMO- RAT.

souls 10 fight this battle out. l tell the Free.
ident from my place here % Senator, and
I tell the generals OF our army. they must
reverse their practices and their course OF
proceeding on this subject. agree in'iy
with what was said by my friend from Kan
sas fMr. JaneI the other day on this point.
I believe that In some quarters, ny some
men. I am called q conservative. i believe
am one that 10. I am n tolerably prudent.
cautious man; I do not say things here In
my place except on deliberation. and do
not do things unless on great consideration.
especially In important matters; but say
this upon full reflection. deliberately, be-
cause think il ought to 20 said. and to be
said in public. that this mode OF white Kid
glove warfare will not do. We must act
upon common sense principles. we must 90
rs nil other men would do and ought TO do
in such q case. avail ourselves OF oil the
mean, which the great Ruler OF tho UNI
verse has placed In our power IN order to
o,erwhelm tho wretches who are thus max.
ing war upon US and upon humanity aud
upon civilization. would no, employ any
men that could not control ] would not
employ savages; would not do any thing con.
trary 10 the u.ages OF civilized warfare: but
I would do all within thoss limits. that
had the power TO do. I would not employ
even thess men IL coull not control them:
but I am speaking now no. 50 much OF what
I could do will. them n. soldiers, or whether
would use them rs soldiers. but l am
speaking OF a,ailing oursclye. OF tho means
which they offer us Tor thousand other
things which are necessary 20 be done and
which they can 20 better than We can.
In the course Of tho same debate. Senator
Rice Of Minnesota, spoke a. follows;
81 admit tha, at ono time was not in
favor .. employin. the blacks. ] did not
believe u was good policy hot ! had no
conscientious scruple- on the subject. but.
cir. the example was set W long ago and
la. been continued for year. by Great Brit
ain. She has kept in the Canadas one or
more regiments OF blacks for years upon
our frontier. in sight Of the American asg :
and who, North or South, has ever raised u
question ne % her right to DO 80. or ~ IN
the moral effect IL had upon the community
We all acquiesci IN b, no one SAID u was
wrong /. and II 1, was not wrong tor Grca,
britain 10 have regiments Of armed blacks
90 protec, her frontier. against us. IL II
wrong Tor Us TO employ the same mean. u
put down the rebels especially when they
rc.or, % Internal machines, 10 t0rpcdoc-.
90 as-a--inatIons, 20 poison shall We. from
any .ckly motive. OF delicacy and mistaken
ten Ierne.-. hesitate? We have not men
enough on the Potomac 90 auihorits an al.
vance. and unless we get them soon We
must cease our cIcrtions 10 maintain Oh"
integrity OF the Union. God knows we can
employ no means worse than the rebels have
employed but | would no, follow their
had example. would, however. resort to
all the means that are known in ci'llred
warfare TO suppress this rebellion and pun
ish the rebel, would not hesitate for q
moment. Twill vote for any measure to
,ha, end"