The New York herald., 1862-07-20

service than the Second regiment OF Virginia Volunteers
Since its organization 10 April 1861 1t has lost no less
than three field officers The first Lieutenant Colonel
Lnckland, who distinguished himssh at the battle OF
manassas died short tms after that engagement from
w. Allen, who fought CALAMITY under jackson IL the
valley, was killed the field in tLs fight at Gaines
Fraa,s n On Friday, the 2ah ana ,ns .nd IN Dr ,Ss
same engagement. Major Jones brought 10 this city
on the day succeeding the ght whore he has since lin
gered until Wednesday last, when his suferngs were
terminated in death. Major Jones native OF Fro
derrick county, and graduate OF ths Virginia Military
among the rs to osr his services 70 the acy
after the broke out The Second s Of the reg
ments comprising the "stonewAli brigade"
THE ENEMY's MOVEMENTS.
Information has been received that enenys army
In the valley Of Virginia has moved forward TO Flint
Hill in Rappahannock county, and thero formed juno
tion with portion Of McDowell's forces. The
Of point is estimated at eighteen thou
sand. BY adopting Rappahannock county as base of
operation, the enemy may throw force into Page
Shenandoah and Rockingham and at tho same time
keep ego upon any that might have for its
object the clearing out OF the valley The rout of Banks
bitter dose TO Yankeesm and every possible resource
VIII be exhausted with Wow TO wipe out the painf vi
recollection OF that event.
THE AFFAIR AT wALKERTON.
We have received further particulars OF tho at.
tack upon mirauding party OF Yankees at Wakertcn,
King and Queen county on tuesday last. 1t appears
that the party was sent up TO capture wagon load of
bacon and burn lighter but on arriving at the landing
the vessel could not be found, and remarked
that he had sent her down the The Lieutenant h
command OF the lnarauders then wont into stora 10
procure some tobacco and while there discovered gun,
which he attempted seize. Tho resisted. and
shot the officer, who not badly injured as to
prevent him mounting his horse and leaving tho
premises. Meanwhile citizens outside got into
fight with the Yankee soldiers, Of whom killed,
and the others fled The Lieutenant subse lucIty rcd
upon by citizen Of King and Queen, who encountered
him in The road, and seriously wounded Tho whole
party OF eight finally surrendered and wers brought ID
Richmond. A federal gunboat was in the Mltapent
river, seven miles from its mouth, on the same DAY,
and it is apprehendod that the euemy by way OF re-
yepge viii shell the houses at N-keTton and other
points in the neighborhood.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The TRANSPORTATION OF the mail on tho line OF the Rich
mond and Fredericksburg Railroad will be resumed On
Saturday. Communication will thus be established be-
tween Richmond and the counties the Rappaaannoek
river; but long as Fredericksburg. remains in the
hands OF the Yankees mails will be thai pont
very ndustriousy crcaated yesterday,
that the Yankees had possession Of Petersburg Rail-
road at the Port Watha Junction This nard probably
originated in the fact that the departure Of tho morning
tram from this city delayed by heavy government
transportation over the Southern route
Since the great battles below Richmond, the railway
and wagon trains have been kept busly employed in
bringing In the property al ndoned thrown away by
movement" Upwards of twenty five thousand muskets
have been received at tho government arsenal many Of
then in damaged condition besides number OF supo
field pieces, and vast quantity OF ammunition
equipments and clothing.
prisoner conversing with one OF our officers at field
hospital few days ago remarked that he was thorough
ly tired OF this war that he wished ever he didn't
care which side whipped. Yankee surgeon overhear-
ing the conversation, Immediately approached aud order
cd the ndscreet soldier to resume his vocation OF fam
ming the wounded men, and not talk 80 much
Persons who left Baltimore late the 5th Of July
represent that the Of McCelan's before
Richmond occasoned great rejoicing among the "rebe
sympathizsrs'' in the city. 1t with difficulty that
an open demonstration Of JOY was repressed BY the fede
raj rulers
PRIZE MONEY FOR CAPTURING NEGROES.
The Charleston Mercury contains account Of in
terview between the Yankee soldiers James Island
of vhn ,ntN hop1
Nsays:-
They expressed great contempt for the Confederate
him, and which they returned after examining the bills
carefully. They purchased. however.a one dollar city
OF Charleston bin for gold; and exhibited with great
apparent prde BY way ef CONTRAST some specimens Of
the Yankee government shnplasters. In speaking or
the thoy elegantly remarked-'sWe shall boa, you
at thus game as sure h-l II would mako no differ
TO US Ii our whole army were annhiiated. 1t
ssts Of nothing but the Of communities and
when they are killed or captured, the solid Of the
North will take up arms; and then the rebellion will be
crushed OUT and the leaders Of 1t severely punished"
They further said that they had taken hundred
OF them crying the beach because they could not be
carried off, that the soldiers are paid prize money for
every they capture and officers had entered
trained soldiers and sailors, and employed
plundcring expeditions. Tho women shipped to the
North
CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tho following "ost" animal and articles probably
within the Union lines
Lost on battlefield Of Coal Harbor on the day OF
the battle, blood bay geding fifteen hands high com
pacty made and slightly sprung in the fore legs When
he' had on good English saddle Ind double rein
bride, with light steel stirrups and double bit He
Revenue horse, six or seven old, and very much
like his sire. suitable reward will be given for the
Of this horse TO the government stable Cover
street, for Information by which he bo
cred.
Lost at within two miles Of General Jacksons head
quarters, the 9th, Wednesday,, Yankee knapsack
ettered "Second regiment " " NJ. on outside. contain
ing many vauabss to tho owner-cothng, papers, &c.
Particulars left with the publisher of tho Rpd'ch. A
reward Of $50 will be given. BE HONEST.