The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-26
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New York, May 26. The He,azds cores
nondent shows that previous to May 5th, 1000
men had been added to the rebel force in the
Shenandoah valley, and that tho whole force
was supposed to number Is, 900 or 20 900 men.
with 81 pieces of artillery. On tho 9th of Nav
there was large rebel force in the mountains
in that vicinity, but Gen. Banks had enough
men to keep thrm in check. Gen Shields, and
Gen. Geary were being withdrawn from Gen.
Banks, and transferred to Gen Mcdowell.
On the 10th inst. these forces had left to Join
Mcdowell. Two days previously union had
been effected between rebel Gems Johnston,
Ewell and jackson, and they were marching
mon the divided and reduced forces of Gen.
Banks.
The Heralds Washington despatch says
prompt efforts have been made to succor Gen
Banks. tits supposed by to day Gen. Miles
will have reinforced him with a considerable
force 1t is reported that Col. Henley, his Lieut.
Colonel, of the LIST Maryland, and all the regi.
ment except 40, were killed in the attack of
Jackson.
The Tr,bunes despatch from Fredericksburgh
the 4th, says no rebel pickets have been seen
to-day. Contrabands state that all the rebels
have fallen back towards Richmond
The Worla says the immense rebel armies
which made their appearance so suddenly in
Western Virginia gave color to rumor from a
Kentucky newspaper thar it is the intention of
the rebel leaders to withdraw from the coast,
and invade Northern States if possible, in two
columns,-one by way OF Pennsylvania under
Gen. Joe Johnston, and another under Gen. Lee
marching from Cumberland Gap to Lewisville,
and if possible crossing the Ohio to Cincinnati.
The scheme is desperate and certainly imprac-
;nobla hllt np of oha1l
such that to keep up the spirit of its army the
attempt is at least worth making We have no
fears but u few days will turn the tide of victo-
ry in the right direction. There need be no fear
for the safety Of Washington. or that the rebels
will gain any permanent advantage in their
now desperate military ventures.
BALTIMORE, May %. The announcement that
COL Henley was not dead was received with
shouts Of applause by crowds WHO thronged the
newspaper bulletins this norning. The seces-
ionsts having been imprudent enough to exult
over Henley defeat and reported death, produ-
ccd intense excitement among the Union men,
and a few moments since man who made some
disrcspectful remarks was roughly handled by
the crowd.
Tw men have just been knocked down in front
of The telegraph Office. One was heard to say,
Damn you, you have it your own way now
but we ii have it our own way so0n.'
Obnoxious citizens have to keep out of sight.
The intense feeling is explained by the fact that
the regiment which is reported to have suffered
50 severely belongs here The friends and ro]a
tives of the men are stung to madness by the
exultings of the rebel sympathizers.
Obnoxious individuals have been chased for
svuares, the crowd venting their sentiments in
cheers Many arrests have been made by the
police.
LATEST.
The mob made an attempt to hang a man a
lew moments ago in Monument Square but he
was rescued by the police.
WASHINGTON, May &c. The following is the
latest despatch received at the War Department
from Gen Banks
WILLIAMSBURG May 26.
To Hon. +. M. Stanton Secretary Of War
We believe that our whole force trains and
all, will cross in safety. The men are in fine
spirits, and crossing in good order The labor
OF last night was fearful The enemy followed
MS On 0ur march, but has rot made his appear
ance this morning. The news of yonr movements
South have unquestionably caused them to look
out for their safety. Your dispatch was read ia
the troops this morning amid the hearticst
cheers. (Slgned)
n. p. BANKS, Maj. Gen.