Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-27
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HEADQUARTERS, BEyoSD MARIISsBUEe, $40,
Z. MA prisoner captured this afternoon says
the rebel force in our rear is TO be strengthened;
that their purpose is TO enter Maryland at two
points. namely. Harper's Ferry and Williams
port He confirms all we have heard in regard
Potomac safe. men, trains and all, after making
a march of thirty FIVE miles.
n. p. BANKS. Major General.
NEW YORK, May 26-The Herald correspond
ence from Banks Division writes that 900 men
had been added to the rebel force in the chenan-
dOah valley, and that the whole force was said to
number from IL, 200 10 2l,O00, with 81 pieces of
artillery, one OF the pieces being "a FOUNDER III
fled gun.
On the 9th of May, he said there was large
rebel force IN the mountains ia their vicinity, but
that Gen. Banks had enough men to keep them
in check, but IL appears that on the 10th, both
Gen Shields and General Geary were Withdrawn
from Gen. Banks's command, and their troops
transferred to McDowelfs.
In a letter of the llIh we find these Generes
and their forces had lett to join McDowells, and
that two days previously a union had been effect
Ell between the commands of the rebel Generals
johnson, jackson and E~e!l, and they
marching upon the divided forces of Banks.
The telegraph now brings Us the intelligence
that Gen. Banks has fallen back before superior
OF the Shenandoah valley, which has cost US
much trouble to rescue from their clutches.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The special dispatch
to the Times says:
We have passed very exciting day in Wash
ington. The intelligence received last evening
to the effect that Gen. Banks had fallen back
from SIrausburg to Winchester was understood
to Indicate rather a precautionary measure on hIs
part than the result of any immediate movement
nF hp ~
nouncng the occupation of Winchester by Jack
son and the withdrawal of Banks after an engage
ment OF six hours in the direction OF MaltlnSburg
and Harper's Ferry, placed the matter IN new
light aud aroused serious apprehensiOns not only
for the safety OF his little command, but for the
Baltimore and OHIO railroad, the city Of Baltl-
more, ana even the capital.
Later in the day the reports of the rioting in
Baltimore and OH the route OF the entire force of
Banks by the quick march and Dverw hemlng
numbers OF Jackson, greatly intensified the ex-
element. The secession sympathzers, too great
" elated to conceal their Joy, openly expressed
their belief that the host OF JEFF Davis will
run Maryland and the District within twenty four
hours. The reports OF rloting IN Baltimore are
doubtless greatly exaggerated, and have gwen
the enemies of the Union here increased bodhess
this evening. At no time since the disaster OF
Bull Run have they been so defiant Among
ioyalists it is matter of regret that by somebody
blunder our course in the valley OF the Shenan-
doah should have been SO seriously set back and
the enemy given such decided advantage.
Great sympathy is expressed for the Union
men Of Winchester and vicinity.
BALTIMORE, May 25--During the day, l6O
persons were knocked down in different parts Of
the city. In one or two cases ropes were brought
out, and preparations made tor hanging parties To
lamp-posts. Two men were stabbed, but not
dangerously
Among those attacked was Robert McLane,
late Minister to Mexico. who was saved by the
police
Two members of Kenley's regiment have arri-
we'd in the city. They report that they were at
tackled by large cavalry force under Ashby, and
several regiments of infantry. The hight COM
menced at IL o'clock, and continued TIL night,
when the infantry force succeeded in surrounding
1 them.
The first fight and repulse took place east OF
the Shenandoah, and finding the force too great,
be retreated TO the west side, destroying the prin
| cipal bridge on the west side OF the river. lie
made another stand. and Knapp's battery moved
the rebels down with shell and grape They
/ fred in all nearly two hundred rounds. Henley
received musket shot in the neck during the
first attack, but continued on horseback until the
close of the day, when he was placed in an arnbu
! lance, perfectly exhausted.
! The last fight took place about four miles this
side of Front Royal, his effort being to fall back
/ in order, expecting achievements momentarily
| from Gen Banks.
! A member of Knapps battery who escaped
saws tue Maryland regiment fought bravely and
/ that Colonel Kenly led them frequently to bayo
net charges. He also says that on the third APP
proach OF Ashby he displayed a white flag until
within pistol range, when Col. Kenly gave the
order to cease firing. The white flag was then
/ thrown down and the enemy rushed on our troops
cutting and slashing and refusing to give any
/ quarter.
! Lieut. Col. Dushane and Major Miller are botl
reported wounded and prisoners.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The following is tn,
/ latest received at the War Department from Gen
I Banks:
WILLIAMSBURG, Nh, Nay PC.
! To Hon f. VI. Stanton:
We believe that our whole force and trains
will cross in safety. The men are in fine spirit
and crossing in good order The labor of las
night was fearful The enemy followed US las
night on our march, but HAS not made bis ap
pelrance this morning. The news of your move
men,s south has unquestionably caused them I,
Look to their safety. Your dispatch WAS read I,
the troops this morning amid the heartest APP
plause. N r. BANns'
Major General Commanding
From Philadelphia
P,u1ApFLPHIA Nav 25-Governor Curtin 10