The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-05-29

great force Their number was estimated
at $4,000, consisting of Ewell's and Jack
sons divisions. The fire of the pickets
began with daylight, and was followed by
the artillery until the lines were fully un-
der fire on both sides. The left wing
stood firmly holding its ground well, and
the right did the same for some time,
until two regiments broke the lines, under
the fire of the enemy. The right wing
fell back. We were ordered to withdraw,
and the troops passed through the town
in considerable confusion. They were
quickly reformed on the other side, and
continued their march in good order to
MartiLsbure, where they arrived at 2.40
p. M, distance of % miles. Our trains
are III advance and will cross the river in
safety. Our entire force engaged was
less ttan four hoosand, consisting Of Cor
don's and Donnelly's brigadcs with two
regiments of cavalry, under Gen. Hatch,
and two batteries OF artillery. Our loss
is COZ siderable, as was that Of the enemy,
but cannot now be stated. We were re-
inforced by the Tenth Maine, which did
good service, and regiment of cavalry.
that the rebel force in our rear is 10 be
strengthened /; that their purpose is to en-
ter Maryland at two points, narper's Fer
ry and Williamsport. He confirms all we
have heard in regard to the rebel force
here. We all cross the Potomac tonight
safe, men, trains and ALL [ think, making
a march Of thirty-ive miles"
The city Of Baltimore has again been
the scene of considerable excitement, grow-
ing out of the reported death Of Col. Ken
ley, resident of that city. \ dispatch
says: The announcement that Col Ken
ley had not been killed in the rebel attack
on Front Royal, was received with shouts
of applause BY the Union men who throng-
ed the newspaper bulletins, on Sunday
morning. The Secessiouists having been
imprudent enough TO exult over the de-
feat of Colonel Kenley and his probable
death, produced an intense excitement
among the Union men. The intense feel
ing is explained by the fact that Colonel
Kenley's regiment, which is reported to
have suffered SO severely, belongs here,
and the friends and relatives of the men
are stung to madness by the exultings of
the rebel sympathizers. All who utter
dlslOyal sentiments are Knocked down
without the slightest scruple. The crowd
Is demanding the display of Union flags
from all the prominent buildings. The
prominent secessionists have ali disap-
peared from the streets. The military,
however, have taken no part in these
movements.
1t will be seen by the following order
from Gen. Meigs, that the President has
taken possession of all the railroads In the
United States: "By virtue of the author
ity vested by the act Of Congress, the |
President takes military possession of all
the railroads in the United States from
and after May 18th until further order,
and directs that the respective railroad
their officers and servants shall
hold themselves In readiness for the trans
portation o. troops and munitions of war,
as may be ordered by the military author
tiles, to the exclusion of all otier bust
ness. By order of the Secretary Of War"
THE REACTION IN NORTH CAROLINA-
4 correspondent of the New York TTb |
une reports reaction favorable to the !
Union cause as in progress throughout
the length and breadth Of the State of
North Carolina. He asserts that the /
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