The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-06
INTERESTING FROM GEN. PopE's ARMY

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NEAR LATHE WASHINGTON, Va, August /, 1862.
iod officer with an escort conveying sick from Front
Royal hither was fred on by small party Of gueras
on Wednesday night, and in the immediate vicinity Of
house guarded by Of troops The shots were
harmless.
The route between Front Royal and Winchester had to
be abandoned or trains and travel except under strong
escort, SO troublesome have the guerias become and
they are now transferring their deeds Of herosm to this
side.
Belle Boyd who s said TO have recently visited War
rsuon under the auspices OF her federal dupes
has at last been arrested and taken Winchester prepa
rssory TO further action Why sho has been per-
,atsd thus long to at large, well known she
be arch traitress no conceive. Not many
months ago she arrested In Winchester, with nume
cOntaband letters and paroed to return TO Front
Royal This parole she has probably broken every
favorable opportunity and is reported to have boasted
frequently to officers Of her holding communication
with the enemy This assertion is not doubted sevs
paroled prisoners have resided there besides il being
very favorable point to receive and despatch Southern
mails FROM and movements in thar vicinity having
been evidently faithfully transmitted by II is
stated that the occasion OF her recent arrest coec
tion OF papers and documents was found in her pos
session fully corroborang her atrocous occupation.
General Geays scouts last night brought in three pri
from the mountains who returned rebel SOL
dsrs according to their confession The object Of
the scouting party to examine reported mountain
pathway north Of Thornton Cap where the rebels were
sad to communicate between Luray valley and this
region, well as to rout any predatory bands found
there. The enterprise successful
The removal Of General Hatch from this corps to tho
command Of infantry brigade causes much regret.
Our cavalry. which was consolidated under him, had
improved in their tactics and discipline, and had become
most useful and important adjunct He is regarded
audicous and brave officer OF many years. experience
in the only mode Of warfare practicable in this noun
famous region, with gucrias for an army.
In pursuance Of the Presidents ORDERS this forenoon
was appropriated ceremonies in memory OF the late
president Van Buren, All the infantry and artillery
OF the second corps except those detached service
sembed in extensive field. The orders read and
funeral airs played by the bands General Banks made
few Introductory remarks Flags displayed at half
mast and battery Of Napoleons fred the usual salute
The arrival OF Major General Pope announced dur
g TIP field ceremonies. and hs appearance anxoasly
looked for; but he did not leave his quarters.
Subsequently all the general officers paid their respects
to Major General Pope person. and the interview, it
stated, was exceedingly pleasant
The troops to-day hailed with the greatest joy the arr
val here OF General Tylcrs veteran brigade OF Western
troops who performed such heroic the first battle
Of Winchester.
Major i. D. II. Crane hns been commissioned leute
nant colonel Of the Third Wisconsin regiment and Cap
tain J. W. Scott promoted the maorshp Of the same
regiment.
Died, at Little Washington, July 20, Amos Billings,
Second Massachusetts, regiment, Of Lunenburg, Massa
chusctts.
There are important advces from advanced posts
to-day.
Our Special Virginia Correspondence.
SrERRTvnLE, Va, August 1, 1862.
Madison Court Hcuse-CoioneI Clascret in Command-
When ne Cour, House Taken Possession of-Uaion
Feeling in the Place ofsca'ion-7he Troubles of the
Female Rebels-A FisticT Skinish with Rebels What
Are the N,agcrs Fit for-A Correspondents Safety NTH
he Army--Cotonel Cluserd's Order, de-
arrived here evening with Colonel Cluseret after
absence Of eight days. shall return to the mme-
date advance tomorrow. We have had papers for
week at Colonel Cluserets headquarters and 1t is like
seeing old familiar faces TO read papers from
the civilized North l bought HERALD for ten cents
all the other papers sell for five. The HERALD is eagerly
sought for lent and borrowed should be every
Bible have much TO say and little time to do i,
in that hardly know where to begin. The most import
ant items from Madison Court House,
Madison Court House Is about twenty miles south
Of Spcrryvile and twenty miles north o Gordonsvile
! sent you description of the place last week.
Colonel Cuseret is rcnstaed in command in this valley
When gave you notice or his military career, montl
ago, confident that should again him in th
field. He is colonel General McCellan's staG wa.
detailed to General Fremonts, where he always hat
command Of the advance brigade. He personally sho
Ashby He is the bravest, and, must say most reck
less, officer have since tho war, and have beer
with the army since its commencement have nc
companied him mile two ahead Of his troops with
only five six cavalry many time and he has proven
himself every inch brave man. The only trouble
is that he may be shot, and then where his command
He will have charge Of detachment Il cannot say the
numbsr) the advance throughout this campaign
To morrow morning General sigcl win ride with him Il
Creghesville to note the roads and country.
The Colonel did take possession OF the Court House
t Monday, the 2Sth Of july although he made two
connossances thher Friday and Saturday previous
On Saturday, accompanied by Captain Zryzanowski, .
Belgian; Msssrs. Bouchard and Fouvise, or the Topo
graphical Engineers, and nine men OF Company d, Con
necticut cavalry, he made dash through the town,
driving fifty rebel cavalry bsors him. But few shots
were nrod and nobody hurt The rebels sagey thought
we had large force behind. On return TO the village
the blacks all ordered TO the front Of the Court
House. and kindly" invited 10 visit lines. Twenty.
two coored gentlemen" returned with ~ TO Creighes
Vile.
On Monday, July %, gave you an account Of the ad
minstering Of the oath Of allegiance How much Union
feeling there7 Not Bit Enceine women and sick
fames together with two Of fear were the only
incentives.
was much pleased with tho inhabitants. They were
we'll informed, and, some Of them, highly educated
people, The Colonel and stafr made their quarters with
Mr.. A. Fl. Evans. an old newspaper man. The Colone
conHsca,ed horses bacon &c, according 10 General
sgcs and Popc's orders, and much property taken
Cows MIXED by strangers; chickens had time to
drop last egg, and hogs were summoned quickly
TO eternity. Colonel Cluseret did all m his power to
check wantcn piiage.
think many Of the people will suffer for food unless
we help them. They quote sugar and coffee 81 so per ID
tea $40 per b. whiskcy 81 10 ss per bbr,ed that
tobacco Is plentiful; matches, none. Ma,rons Of the
North pity your white sisters OF the SOUTH for not pin
or needle here Inhabitants buying them OF sol.
dcrs paper Of pms viii bring from Zoe. 10 81 20, dc.