Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-05-31
The War News.
Headquarters Army of Potomac.) -
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Itne army under Gen. Stonenan, is still
atsGalnes' Mills, eight miles and half
from Richmond, ard one and half
from the Chickahominv.
The pickets Of the rebels occupy the
bank on one side, and those of the I'm
ion on the other ~ x
Gen. Stoneman, with Prof. Lowe.
made balloon reconnaissance this
morning from Gaines Mills, reaching
an altitude offs 90 feet 51 sFss&
An admirable view was had of Rich
mond and the surroundin: COUNTY,
With a glass the camps Of the enemy
within the limits of the corporation
were seen, also the arrival and depart
IRE OF railroad trains on the railroad
between NeWbridge and Richmond
But few troops were visible, but to the
lett OF the city, on the line Of the mail
coach leading to. Bottom Bridge, a
large mum Der Of troops were seen; also
smoke from numerous camp fires com
ing from the woods in front, showing
they were occupied by large force of
the enemy. -.~.I~-- 49,. -
Heavy firing was heard yesterday
and this morning to the left of Rich
nond, which was probably caused by
our gunboats endeayoring to force
their way up the James river.
The weather is warm and pleasant
during the day, with heavy dews at
night. 1898 80. -.
The health of the troops continues
remarkably good. 4. Two rations of
whisky and quinine are now daily is
sued. 7. -57 haa
WerazVs Special The President
| has decided that 10000 more troops
shall be accepted. This is to fill up
regiments that have been thinned out
by wounds and sickness, and to form
reserve under drill, for the future,
which may be ready at the decisive
moment. ..,... -.ez '..
~ - Cairo, May %.
The DeSota has arrived from the flo
tilla, but brings no additional news.
Deserters from the rebel camp at
Corlnth week ago have arrived, and
report that Beauregard had 10000
men-3o, 900 of them beng held as a
reserve under Breckenridge.
The rebels are suffering greatly from
sickness, and average 600 daily being
sent from camp over the Memphis &
Charleston road. All houses along the
railroad are used as hospitals. Beau
regard is continually among the troops
making speeches, and using every eff.
fort to encourage them. His troops
are subsisting Oh half rationS. Salt
beef-a miserable quality-is issued
once week.
New York, May 81.
The Tribune has the following:
gentleman just arrived from North
Carolina, and who was a passenger on
the Oriental, gives the following inter
estlng items OF news in that State:
Gen. Burnside has seized all the
commissioners Of the town of Edenton,
n. c., viz: I. J. G, Band, a. j. GLOW
Ell. l.. A. Bond, and T. L. Roberts, and
taken them to his headquarters at New
berne. The fifth commissioner was not
arrested, being confined to his bed by
sickness. They are held as hostages
for the safe return Of Mr.. White, I'm
ION pilot, who was seized by the com
mlssioners while on VISIT his wife
at Edenton. It is alleged that these
. commissioners connived at Mr.. White
arrest, though they stoutly- deny any
completely with the matter, and insist
that they had no power to prevent it.
Gen. Burnside intends to send one of
the commissioners to Raleigh, whittier
Mr.. White has been conveyed, to de-
mand his release. 1855 SD
The Cenfederates threaten to hang
Mr.. White, and Gen. Burnside intends
that all the commissioners shall swing
for it, in case the Confederates execute
their threat. They were taken to New
berne in the steamer Ocean Wave. in
charge of Major Jardine and a guard
from bis regiment, the Hawkins Zou-
ayes. ~ ~ - q.
Madison, May a.
| Gov Solomon has to-day issued a
proclamation calling for another reoi-
ment Of infantry. Persons who can Re-
cruit companies, or parts of companies,
in the shortest possible time, are invit-
ed to apply for recruiting appointments
as the time allowed for the organiza-
ton is Short. $3.50 a1 s. a7aa a ~
e "a Headquarters MartinsburgJ =.
-..s -saz -as t-- May 25-2:4O P. N. =. :
To Hon. b. III Stanton - -z.s !,
The rebels attacked us at daybreak
in great force, estimated at $4,000.
consisting Of Ewelps and .Iackson's iii.
visions. Our left and right wings stood
well for while, when two regiments
broke lines under the fire of the enc
my. The right wing fell back, and
were ordered to withdraw. They pass
ed through town in considerable con-
fusion, but reformed and continued the