The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-07-25
VOLUME XIII. NO. 80.

VI bulnO VI OUlCIul Dubln0ses
WARRENToN, Va, July l7.-Arriva,s from
Shorryvllo report almost daily skirmishinp
between SigoFs pckots and tho robol scouts
near the gap a. Lurny, and several of the
enemy had been killed.
They also report reconnaissance in forco
went out from Sigel's command on Wednes-
day, towards Madison, and several guns arc
reported to have boen heard in that direction
BY travellers the Same day.
Parties from Winchester, BY wny of Front
Royal report that guerrillas have paid fro-
quent visits to tho routes leading tbithor,
and in tho vicinity Of Strasburg and Middle.
town. All the stores at tho latter place
have been remotod to moro secure positions.
CAIRO, July 2l.-The. despatch boat,
which arrived from Momphs on Saturday,
brings the following reported escape of tho
rebel gunboat Arkansas The affair took
place on the morning of the 18th. That
morning. in consequence of reports brought
by refugees that the Arkansas was about to
attempt to run the Federal fleet, the gun
boats Carondolet and Tyler and the "ram"
Lancaster started up the Yazoo on a recon-
notre Eight miles from the mouth of tho
river, thoy came suddenly upon the. Lam
caster, lying under the bank. AS our boats
rounded the Bend" she opened upon them
with 90 FOUNDERS. Our gunboats returned
the fire, and for short time fierce en-
gagement onsred.
Finding that the channel Of the river pro-
vented successful maneuvroing, they gradu-
allv dropped down towards tho mouth, the
Arkansas following closely. Just as tho
| latter was passing over the bar the Caronde-
| let closed with her, intending to board
She succeeded in throwing grapple aboard
and getting out plank, when tho Arkansas
nA hnr afp nina tbrnypipO hot wataF
across the plank. Tho Carondelot replied
in the same manner. While thus engaged
both vessels grounded, and the schock sepa-
rated them. The Arkansas succeeded in
getting off, the Caroudoet remaining fast
for nearly an hour. The Arkansas mme-
diatey passed dowu tho river, the Tyler
preceding her, maintaining running fight
with her greatly superior adversary.
Mono of our gunboats with tho fleet had
steam up, and tho entiro feet was 80 scat
tered that but fow could fire at the Ar
kansas. As she passed without danger
hitting our own boats as she approached.
such boats as could safely do 80 opened
upon her, bnt hor plating resisted most OF
the shot. Soil shot from Farraguts gun
; boat, No. 6, struck her lsrboasa bow, pass
ing through under the plating, ripping it
, off for a considerable distance. Wha: fur
ries to our feet is light. The Benton re-
, ceived shot near the edge of her aftorpart,
? larboard side, killing one man.
, The Tyler, which engaged tho Arkansas
nearly an hour and half, had seven killed
and nine wounded, among the latter the
pilot, Sebastian Hiner, and the engineer,
Davis. The ram Lancaster received a shot
under her boilders causing the escape Of
tho hot water, scelding six men, three OF
thom fatally. The entire Federal loss was
IL killed and 10 wounded, five or six of
. whom will die The rebel loss is not known.
, but it is believed to be considerable, as the
! hot water streams of tho Carondolet, at the
timo she attempted to board her, wore
, thrown directly into her. ......
New York. July % -A.Fortress Monroe
lot ter of the goth states that Bcauregard is
in command of $4,000 men on the South
3 side of tho James river between City Point
and Richmond to cover tho rebel forts.
: A Newborn, N. c., letter of the 18th inst.
3 says that Hamilton, n. c., was captured on
e the 9th, by three ofour gunboats the Com.
Perry, Ceres. Shdtoshcen and company OF
Hawkins Zouaves, under Capt. Hammeie.
! on our side. 1t was defended by regiment
3 of rebel cavalry supported by strong force
{ ofinfantry and artillery, and a rebel fort
2 which commanded tho rivor. There were
numerous masked batteries along the river
as also rebel steamer filled with sharp
e shooters, while tho gunboats attacked and
dspercd the men in the batteries.
The Zouaves advanced on tho town, ac-
compauied by a detachment from the gun.
boats. Tho fort was taken by charge
q and also the town.
Tho rebel steamer was captured by our
!. gun5oats. whose FIRE drove her occupants
; overheard We only had one man killed
J.. but quite a number wounded.
. This victory is of importance, inasmuch
4 as it clears the way to Weldon. 1t is i'm.
n possible to estimate tho loss of tho enemy
g who, it is said, left 40 or SO dead on the
!, field.
WASHINGTON, July 2l.-Times' special
Information is received from soYornl of the
States, showing that under the last call up.
ward of 10000 men have been enlisted
h only two or three full regiments, however
9 are ready. the majority boing the nucleus
o Of companies and regiments forming. II il
Q now beloved that sufficient force for pres
n ent emergencies will soon bo in the field.
;. 1t is ascertained that Gen. Ewell, with
g three Brgadiers, now occupy Gerdonsvle
d position for not taking which last week
a Gen. Hatch is severely censured.
s Goa. Popo is still in the city, awaiting, by
U ueslfe OF tue IreSueHt, tuo atTNai ol oou
y Halleck.
J. Since Gen Pope was placed in his present
,f command, military matters in Virginia and
o the West have assumed somewhat different
r. aspect and no important changes are again
it deemed necessary.
q To-day an extraordinary meeting of the
@ Cabinet was hold, at which several gentle.
RS men wore present. Military affairs AMI
ss military changes we're discussed at length
l. but no result il is said, was obtained, the
President wishing to consult Gen Halleck
n All Con. Popos arrangements for imme
~ diately taking the field in Virginia arc
IN made and his army awaits his arrival witt
II impatieuco. His recent stirring orders have
"a inspired the soldiers with great enthusiasm
is OFFIcIAL.--WAR DEPARTMENT, }
y. WASHINGTON, July 22d, 1862.
r Executive Order.-First Ordered, thai
70 Military Commanders within the States o
lg Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
10 Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas anc
Arkansas in an orderly manner seize anC
10 use any property real or personal which
ID may be necessary or convenient for thei
70 several commands for supplies or for o:he
or military purposes, and that while property
1e shall DO destroyed for proper military OBJ
at jects, none shall be destroyed in wantonnesl