, 1862-11-13


for $4,000.
The captain of one Of the vessels captured was
informed BY the officers Of the Alabama that her
next destination was New York, to throw few
shells into the city. He represented the Alabama
as being very formidable. The ship Lafayette,
having British consular certificate as q protec
ton, had been captured and burned BY her.
New YoRK, Nov. Q.
The HerdId's dispatch says the rebels have been
driven from PhilOmont, Loudon county; but have
large force between there and Smokers Gap.
APercilville dispatch, dated the 1st, says there
is large rebel fierce in the Shenandoah Valley
Just above the Gap. Cannonadng has been heard
in that direction.
It was supposed that Bayard's and Stuart's
cavalry were engaged, as Stuart passed through
the Gap the day previous with several thousand
cavalry and four pieces Of artillery, encamped at
Union, and yesterday passed down the valley.
WASHINGTON, Nov. s.
A dispatch from the headquarters Of the Army
Of the Potomac, dated the I'd, says: Gen. Plea
santon came up with the enemy's cavalry and
artillery at ten o'clock yesterday, at Philomont.
The fight was conducted wholly by artillery, and
lasted Ave hours, when the enemy retired to
Union, small town three miles beyond.
Our loss was only one killed and fourteen
wounded. Five Of the enemy are known to have
been killed. .r| s.. -.
At 8 O'Clock this morning Gen. Pleasanton re-
newed the attack. During the forenoon he was
reinforced by brigade Of infantry. At o'clock
the rebels fell back, and our troops occupied the
town Of Union. 1T. II ny
Another portion Of our army took possession
Of Smokers Gap to-day.
Three brigades Of rebels, at latest accounts,
were advancing up the west side Of the mountain,
in two columns Firing followed, but no more
Is known. ,-s, ~ - -5--' --
A special dispatch says the rebels are making
demonstrations towards Manassas, and had run
of train from Bull Run bridge.
er-s WAsaINoroN; Nov! 8.
A dispatch from headquarters Of the Army Of
the Potomac, dated the 1st, to the President,
says Gen. Mcclellan telegraphs from Smokers
Gap, stating that he has full possession Of that
position. When Gen. Hancock arrived there, 1t
was held by the enemy's cavalry, who were driven
ont by q column Of Ave or six thousand infantry.
The rebels advanced to retake. but were dispersed
BY our riHed cannons. The position is strong
one.
It is said Gems jackson and Hill are in the
valley opposite. Gen. Pleasanton has driven the
enemy's cavalry several miles beyond Union, this
afternoon, capturing several Of their wounded
and exploding one Of their caissons.
CAIRo, Nov. 8.
A dispatch from Jackson, Tenn, dated I'd,
says that news received at Grants headquarters
yesterday, rom the South, via Rienci confirms
the capture Of Mobile
PHtLADELPnIA, Nov. 8.
The Washington Star says: Last nights ad.
vance Of the army Of the Potomac, under Burn
side and Porter, doubtless eamped upon the line
Of the Alexandra and Winchester Turnpike from
UpperVille three miles In front Of Ashby's Gap,
down to Middetown, 4 distance Of ten miles.
Their cavalry must have halted for the night very
neaT,f not On the line Of the Mannssas Gap Rail
road somewhere between Front Royal and Thor
OughfAte Gap ~
Sige's force must have advanced on the same
railroad to ThOrOughfare Gap before nightfall,
while Sickles was doubtless advancing in rear Of
Sigel f7Atk tla.A NLlAJd
The march Of Sicklo's division yesterday from
before Alexandria to extreme front reflects great
- .. - NEW YonK, Nov. 4
The HerdlFS special from Wheatland, Va,
I'd, says Mcclellan reconnoitred enemy from the
from the front this evening. Pleasanton's cav
airy supported by brigade Of Doubleday's di-
vision, urove rebels from their position, they
contesting ground With considerable spirit
jackson and Longstreet are just beyond Snick-
er's Gap with large force.
HAMPERS FERRY, Nov. 2
No enemy opposed our advance until il reached
Snickersville, when they retreated to the western
side. As our column reached the crest Of the
bill, body Of rebel cavalry, one battery and
two brigades Of infantry emerged from the
woods in the direction Of Winchester, but they
retreated when fire was opened on them. Il Is
evident they intended to dispute the possession
Of Saicker's Gap with large force.
The impression seems to be general that there
will be battle tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l.
Four rebel mail carriers were arrested with
. large mail, destined for Alabama, Virginia
and other rebel States, while attempting TO
cross into Virginia
FAIRFAx, Nov l.
Our cavalry under Gen. Stahl, drove the enc
my out Of Thoroughiare Gap, and Gen. Shurz
division took possession Of il. No enemy in
sght last evening. Our cavalry also held Brick
lands Mills, where the rebels had strong force.
Bayard's cavalry holds Aide and the country
between that and Sigel's advance.
New YoRK, Nov. l.
Gen. Mitchell died at Beaufort, s. @. Oct 80,
Of yellow fever, which prevailed there.
oswEGo, N. Y. Nov. 3
The propeller Bay State and six schoOners
were wrecked last night and several perished.
h .i BUFFALO, Nov. 4.
The result Of the election not yet ascertained.
The indications are that Seymour has . large
majority in New York city. The two Woods
and large number Of Democrats are believed
to be elected to Congress-
New Jersey, as far as heard from, has gone
largely Democratic.
Michigan, scattering returns indicate the elec-
ton Of the entire Republican ticket by 5000 ma
jority. .
Illinois returns are meagre. Arnald, Repub
lican is elected in Chicago district for Congress-
BY 1900 to 1900 majority.