Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-28
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6cD Dowslls Army Victorious,
TROOPS MARCHING FOR. Action.
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From Washington.
- ..WAsHTxaroY. May. .26. !.
The special correspondent Of the zsmes, with
Gen; AaDowslls army, sends the feilowiSg dis
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Our troops last night CROSSED the river; and nov
extend out about 8 miles on the Bowling Green
and Or miles on the Telegraph and plank xoads
The rebels, from their posts on the hls we're, Of
course, able to see our movements, and antiOipat-
cd them. They burned the first railroad bridge
cut about I'VE miles, they retreated and it 10 re-
ported BY oontrabands that another bridge be-
tween here and Guinness Station 10 burpsd, and
| also one beyond. ii sf,.g .f.,
Two rebei regiments wers between the encamp-
ments OF two Of our brigades last night, but took
early leave this 4. n.
I Arsconnoisance for nearly 10 miles OF the Bow
Dowell, eecorted by the Harris light cavalry, re-
veaedi no rebels at all, and no Indications were
found oftheif having been in any force. be-
lieve W. could march within 10 miles Of Rich
fnond, unopposed., aS ,
Gen. Doubleday has been appointed Military
Governor Of the place. s1.i tais
Semi-o6icial dispatches received to-day, under
date Of Orisaba, May 9th, state that the French
troops had advanced to within three leagues of
that city. where they encountered force Of 10,
600 Aexicans. who attacked them with success,
killing 500 OF them. It does not appear that
President Marez and his Cabinet had fed from
the city Of Mexico was recently stated.
The following was received ct the War Depart
ment at II p. M. rl
WILLlAxsPoRr, 4PN
have tho honor 70 rspors the safe arrival of
my command at this place last evening ct ten
oclosk, and the passage Of tho 9TH corps across
the river to-day with comparatively little loss.
the loss Of mon in killed, wounded and missing ii
the different combats in which my commend has
participated since the march from Strasburg on
the morning Of tho 24:h, am unable now to re-
port, but have great satisfaction in being able to
say, although serious, our loss is much less than
might have been anticipated considering the very
great disparity Of the forces engaged, and the
Tong maturcd plans Of the enemy, which aimed at
nothing less than the eutire capture Of our force
A detailed statement will be forwarded as soon as
possible. We encountered tho enemy in q Constant
succession Of attacks and in we'll contested on
gagement 1t Strasburg, Middleton, Newton, 1t !
pUint between these places and at Winchester.
The fnrss Of The enemy vas estipated q from
artillery and ervalry supports. Ny own force con-
sisted Of two brgades, less than 1000 strong all
told, ], 500 cavalry, 10 Parrot guns and smooth
bores. The Substantial preservation of the entire
supply train is source tf grati6cation---in mum
three miles, 80 of which were performed in eue
day, subject to constant attack II front, rear and
asnk, accorjing to its position, by the enemy in
full force. In the panic Of tesmsters and the mis-
chances Of river passages of more than 800 yards,
with slender Prepatattons for fording and ferry.
lost not many more than so wagons. Our troops
asein good spirits and occupy both sides Of the
river
lSignedl v. N. P. BAkks,
aa Ma jor General Commanding.
From the Navy Department the following items
The United States steamer Shawshcrn, with
one company Of the 5th New York, on the 9Th
inst, proceeded up the Chowan river, North Caro-
lima, to Gates county ,and destroyed $50 600 worth
Of bacon, corn lard &c belonging TO the Cont ele-
rate government. M.2.set e5s&
On the l4th Instant the United States steamer
Ceres and Lockwood pursued the rebel steamer
Alice Up tho Roanoke River and captured her
about two miles below WILLIAMSBURG She had
cargo of bacon for the rebel army, and the church
bells Of Plymouth, which were to be cast into
field pieces.
No advices have been received 1t the War De-
partment to-day from General Hallsck.
General Mcclellan telegraphs that his troops
have cut tho Visgluian Central Railroad at three
points between Hanover Court House and the
Chickahominy.
the further exhumation Of bodies OF deceased SOL
diers in cases wheee public means of transporta-
ton would have TO be relied on, cannot be permit
tod, AMI has been prohibited.
The Astsaipsseer of to-day, referring to the rep
.eseatatioo that The iasurEEent, again mensee the
alarm, they are pjast to the military dispositions
the Government has made for tho protection Of
this city, while their only effect abroad can be TO
produce fictitious impression, more complimsnt-
ary to the military strength Of the insurgsnts
thsn the facts Of the case can be held 70 warrant.
The absurd rumofs which find currency among
idlers and secession sympathissu, have mot dis
turbsd tho squani9ity Of the people Of Wash
The President has appointed tho following visi-
tors to the Military Academy at West Point, for
p. q Of
ace Biddle, Of Ind: Il N. Joseph Knox, Of Ill;
Hon. haac P. Christopher, Of Mich; I'd. B. Nc
Pherson. Of No.; Hon. Samuel Upton, Of n. H.;
Hon. Thomas P. Carpenter, Of n. j.; Rev. DR..
Rrancis Wakeman, ef r J.; John Rodgers. Of
Of Ky.; VIM. Il. Curtis. of w.; Rev. /. Va Van Book.
lin. q Ma; Gen. Jossph Aookie, of Pa; Charles
Anderson, of Texas. = .se u %
+a Especial to the Evening Post ts. .f
Conceal Sigsl arrived here to-day, and called
upon the President. He met with warm recep-
ton. Il 10 said that he is here by order from the
Gsvsrsmsut, and it has been suggested that
command will be- gives him with General Nc
Doweil. II il believed that his enterprise, skill
- dashise wsalA greatly aiA in gstai1g that
eonsaad . llSAnS.d, q Il taking ths erDund ID
keaso any 1esS a eaf fesceg should MEET With .
check ssla 80 sas ~ saska #45 IA sA tssN'as
u Ths HOUSE Military Committee to-mesRsw takss
ap thaa ssljsct 81 tie on a1gsment Of the Erie
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ss--as3 From Baltimore. 4--
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". le.rs thes tAss ~ Ssms popular cou,no-
tionin Hsgsrstown on Saturday night and Sun
dsy.. 4 rebel nswspspsr va Destroyed ~ peon-
iasnt sseesiio.ists paaishsd yssy severely in ell
4 report ftons WilIiansbufg ssys that = our
troops retrsatslr thzoseA Winehsstsr The wcnsn
fired on thems and the sick left in the hospital
ws~ '.ratally treated, and ssps Of then severely
i IN viev d active nsvsnsau in progress, it is
thosghs ~ rsbs's stand : chance ef ssias caught
Amone those msntiOnsd- - bsing selected b
| IL Union men Yesterday, NE name ~ Robert