The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer. (Bel Air, Md.) 1862-1864, 1862-05-24
WAR NEWS.

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The latest advices from Gen. Mcclellan state
that his headquarters is at Baltimore Gross
Roads, near where the Richmond and York River
Railroad crosses the Pamunkey river. N
Further particulars of the recent engagement
at Fort Darling, state that only two Of the gun
boats partcipatedain the attack on the fort
some of the boats having been disabled below,
and Others being unable to get up because of the
Instructions in the river. The Galena was
struck by % shots, 10 of which penetrated her
armor. @H @ Hts ..Greaa
Advices from Corinth report that there was
still further advance by the Federal force on Sat-
urday, with much skirmishing, and several small
engagements. In an attack on an advanced posi-
ton of the Confederates, Gen Sherman division
lost forty-four killed and considerable number
wounded. The Confederates retired behind
their works, their loss being 40 killed and 100
wounded. The Federal troops still held the po-
sition on Sunday, but were under arms expecting
an attack The near approach of the armies,
as indicated by these movements, will doubtless
soon precipitate general engagement. '5.@
The report of the evacuation of Pensacola by
the Confederates is confirmed by Southern au-
thorities. A despatch states that the navy-yard
and forts were destroyed on the night of Satur-
day, the 10th inst. All the movable Confederate
property was carried off, and the railroad track
leading to Montgomery was torn up. The next
day several Federal vessels, with q flag of truce,
went up to the city and demanded its surrender,
but the mayor refused, and said that the military
forces had left and he had no power to oppose
The Federal officers replied that they would oc-
cupy the city on the following day. '.
A despatch from Fredericksburg, dated Sun
day, says the Confederates again appeared in
force along the entire lines on Saturday and ven
tured very near the Federal pickets The rail-
way bridge across the Rapahannock was compile
ted on Saturday, just one week from the time it
was first commenced.
Itappears that the first visit Of the Federal
troops to Suffolk, Va, was merely reconnois-
sance, the place not being occupied until Sunday
morning last. The troops took possession of the
town without opposition. ,'.
Information has been received that Gen. Curtis,
with large force, is rapidly marching on Little
Rock, the capital of Arkansas. FTP '.'.t
The advance of Gen. Stoneman reached Cold
Harbor, in Hanover county, five miles north of
the Richmond and York River railroad, and
about twelve miles from Richmond, on Monday.
The Confederates were found to be force in the
vicinity, and their pickets were driven in within
two miles of the main body. The Confederates
have concentrated oil their available force for the
defence of the city, and will make desperate
stand.
Official correspondence between the officers of
the Virginia Legislature and jefferson Davis is
published in which he says that it is not the inten-
ton Of the Confederate Government to withdraw
its forces from Virginia, or of abandoning the
State; but if the capital should have to be surren-
dered-a necessity which he did not see or an
would be no reason for with
drawing the army, as the war could be success
fully maintained for twenty years on the soil
of the State.
Gen. Phelps has advanced to .Carrolton, Is
miles above New Orleans, and taken possession
ofplace. I.
A desperate engagement took place at Mellow
ell, Highland county, Virginia, on the 9Th in
slant. The Federal troops made an attack on
the Confederate position on the summit of
mountain, but were compelled to retreat, with
loss Of 36 killed and l6o wounded. The Com
federate loss is also believed to be heavy. All
the baggage Of the Federal army, which was left
at Monterey, was captured BY the Confederates.
A despatch from lStrasburg, Virginia, states
that numerous guerilla bands occupy the spurs
Of the Blue Ridge and adjacent ranges, and make
constant forays on the Federal picketsand scout
ing parties. 60.