The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-08
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RUMORED EVACUATION OF
1921 qia RICHMOND,
Arrival Of Tyler's Brigade.
GALLANT CAVALRY EXPLOIT.
Between Thirty and Forty
Rebels Killed.
RUMoRED UNION SENTIMENT.

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WATERLOO, Va, Aug. 2.-Intelligence
from Culpepper says scouting parties go
out daily, and occasionally bring in rebe
scouts. No enemy in force has been dis
covered this side of Gordonsville. 1t is
supposed that strong Entertainments are be.
ing constructed at that place by the rebels.
Our troops are in such spirits and so conf.
dent of such complete success, that they say
they can defeat whatever rebel forces may
be there collected. ...
Gen. Pope on his way hither was receiv-
ed with enthusiastic cheers by our troops,
whom he reviewed, complimenting them on
their splendid appearance and the perfec-
ton Of their drill. Desertion has been
much checked within the last few days by
the stringent orders of General Pope, Sew
eral deserters have been found guilty, and
sentenced 20 be branded and drummed out
Of the army. At present all is quiet in
front of us.
GENERAL PORES HEADQUARTERS,
August 4, 1862.
Information from various sources tend to
confirm the belief that the enemy have
really evacuated Richmond and taken up
the South bank of the James River as q
line OF defense.
The rebel cavalry under General Robert.
son are believed to have been withdrawn
from the Shenandoah Valley, leaving that
part OF the country to the defense Of the
guerillas alone.
LITTLE WASHINGTON, Va, Aug. s.
The troops today hailed with the greatest
joy the arrival of Gen. Tyler's veteran brig
ade of Western troops who performed such
heroic acts at the first battle of Winches.
ter. Ma. L. D. 81. Crane has been COM
missioned as Lieut.. COL of the Third Wis.
consin Regiment, and Capt. j. w. Scott is
promoted to the MajorshIp of the same Re-
giment.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-[Special to TrS.
buee. 800 of the First Vermont went on
a reconnaissance from Culpepper Court
House, seventeen miles. They left three
o'clock on the afternoon of Saturday last
and camped at night near Rocoon Ford.
Early the next morning the march was re-
sumed, driving in the enemy's pickets about
one o'clock. While marching into the town
they were attacked by the cuelny about 500
streng, surrounding our men on all sides.
After half an hours severe fighting, our
forces drove them from the town, killing be-
tween thirty and forty, twenty one of their
dead lying in one street. Between fifty and
sixty were wounded, and forty three prison.
ers were taken, among them one Major,
two Captains and two Lieutenants.
The Union party were commanded by
Brigadier>G General Crawford in person. The
enemy were Ashby's Cavalry.
COL Robinson's Companies e and H) of
the Fifth New York Cavalry, captured
nearly the whole of them. The Major re-
fused to surrender, when he was struck a
terrible blow, with sabre, on the top of his
head. The enemy had every advantage over
US in position.
The following advices were received to.
night from Sperrysvlle. Quite strong
Union sentiment is being manifested by
many citizens. The wives of several wealthy
planters visit our sick soldiers in The hospi-
tails and almost daily send them luxuries.
About 400 citizens siding within the
lines of General Sigel's corps have taken
the oath of allegiance. Seventy are arrest.
ed and are in charge of the Provost Mar
shall. Twenty rebel prisoners taken by
scouting parties within The past two weeks,
were today paro)ed. A brisk skirmish took
place yesterday short distance beyond
Madison Court House; several of the ene-
my VI re wounded and but one of our own.
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sympathizers that the enemy is evacuating
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