Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23
THE LATEST NEWS

i"ceh ueldCHHeHtS ol q hduSdS regiment anu
force of rebels, resulting in the capture of
125 prisoners, a large number of horses and
ponies, about l 500 head of cattle, IS loaded
mule teams, large quantity OF camp and
garrison equipage, and so stand of arms. 1t
is said that John Ross is about to join an ex-
pedition with l, 800 loyal warriors.
a force of from 5000 to 1000 rebel cavalry
made an attack on the Union forces at Mur-
freesboro', Tenn, on the 18th. The Union
troops numbered about 200 of whom 80 we're
killed and 81 wounded. The rebel loss was
| 80 killed and 100 wounded. The rebels are
falling back, taking with several officers cap
tured during the fight.
Gen. Pope has issued orders in regard to
| subsisting his army off the enemy and the
country through which he may pass-and also,
holding the citizens in his rear responsible for
any depredatons upon railroads, telegraphs,
or army property, Or for molesting soldiers, or
other depredatons by the rebels.
The Senate, on the 18th, finally confirmed
| Col. J B. Steedmah of Ohio, as Brigader.
| Col. Steedman was the first to enter upon Sc
ceded soil in this war; was foremost in the
| fights in Western Virginia, which Gen. Nc
Clellan received such Iaurels, and has been
foremost ever since.
The Petersburg (Va.,) Express hopes that
some exchange of prisoners may soon be cf-
fected as they believe the rebels have a num-
Der equal to those in our possession. The
same paper is opposed to the Rebel govern
ment permitting Yankee officers so much lib
erty while parole.
The Confederate prize steamer Ann, arrived
at New York on the 10th tn charge of prize
crew. She was saken from under the guns
of Fort Morgan in Mobile bay, on the 29ih of
June. She was from London, and loaded with
gunpowder, arms, cartridge boxes, coffee, tea,
| paper, etc.
A portion of the expedition which is moving
| from Arkansas into the Indian Nation, en-
countered body OF Rebels at Evansville. Mo.
near the Arkansas line, and completely rout-
| ed then-capturing the notorious Clarkson.
| The rebel loss was 140 killed and $50 prison
ers.
Gen. Haleck is now at Washington and it
is said, has been appointed to the position of
General Commanding the Armies of the
United States. He will consequently remain
at Washington, and be in constant intercourse
with the President and the War Department.
1t is reported that Col. Solomon of the 10th
| Wisconsin, had captured 40 prisoners, in Mo-. :,
and that 400 mounted Cherokee and Usage In
| dians had come into the Union camp with
white flags and carrying their guns with the
muzzle les pointed down.
A proposition having been made in Congress
to alloy the silver, to keep it in circulation,
whereupon DR.. Trimble Of Ohio, remarked
ssLet the President put lead into thc.enemy, ,
and he will not nesd alloy the slvcr.''
On the 1lth, party of the 35th Ohio, en-
countered 450 rebel cavalry, at New Hope KY.
After a brisk fight of 20 minutes the rebel
guerrillas fed, some of whom were wounded.
No casualties on our side.
The rebel force which made the raid on
Tomknsvie. Ky, numbered about 1900
Our force was $50 of whom were killed and
20 taken prisoners. The rebel loss was kill
ed and several wounded
A new militia or drafting law, has passed
by Congress. 1t contains clause in refer
enco to the employing colored mGn in such
capacities as they are best suited for.
a refugee from Richmond states that the
rebel force at that place, previous to the re-
cent fights, was from 217 900 to 22O, 600, with
! large renfOrc ements coming in.
Late dispatches from Warrcnton state that
Gen. Pope's advance had reached Gordons-
Vile which is about midway between Washing
ton city and Richmond.
Gen. Curtis command is reported at Helena,
| Arkansas, safe. The army Is in good condi-
tion and fine spirits. The command numbers
about II 900.
Gen. llalleck has resigned the command Of
the army in the South west. 1t Is understood
that Cen Grant will supcrsode ualleck.
Recruiting is progressing rapidly in phlla.
delphla, aud some Of the regiments arc to be
equipped bypriyato contributions.
Advcos from Missouri state $50 negroes,
belonging TO rebel hatbreed Indians, arc
now on their way to Fort Scott.
is reported that tho rebel guorrlllas burn.
cd tho town OF Of Lebanon, Ky, after robbing
tho Commercial Bank.
The Rebels regard the movements OF Popo
with great anxiety. Ho is admitted TO be a
! fighting General.
| Tho rebel guerrilla chief, Morgan, has been
making several successful raids in southern
| kentucky
There nro now $500 robol prisoners at Fort
Delaware, near Philadelphia.
! The REsoLUTIONs.-In another column will
be found the resolutions passed by the recent
Peoples State Convention. They are earn.
est and explicit and free from all party Grim
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