Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-05-23
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE
{ Dates to May l4th.

New York, May 10.-The Times cores.
pendent says the Stonrwan raid particulars
are about as follows: His whole fofee crossed
to the Orange and Alexandria road, where
they met two rebel regiments after skirmish
III. rebels retrpated towards Gordonsville.
Gen. Buford's force crossed Rapidan at Nor
tousford. causing 1900 infantry to vacate
Raccoon Fork. They then crossed the Rap
pahannock, and OH the first Of May, our
forces got close on to the heels of the rebels.
On the I'll of May, Louisa Court House was
occupied without opposition The railroad
track towards Gordonsvile was destroyed for
ten miles, and two trains of cars were cap.
tured and burned soon after, OH the same at
t.rnoon, detachment destroyed a portion of
the road between Gordonsville and Chariot.
vile. Another detachment, under Colonel
Wyndham, proceeded to Raines River and
DESTROYED two locks and boats and large
quantity of commissary stores. Attempts
were made to destroy the nqueducts but were
unsuccessful. Several splendid horses were
taken. \ part of the 5th cavalry reached the
river between Columbia and Richmond, and
destroyed the locks and levces, and set on fire
the bridges across James river. Gen. Gregg
to Ashland. and destroyed the depot in the
town. the railroad cars. provisions and tele-
graph. A detachment was sent to burn the
bridges over the South Anna. but they were
found strongly guarded. A portion Of Stone
mans force, under Kirkpatrick, moved east.
towards the Central railroad, and destroyed
the bridge over the South Anna. They cap
tured a train of cars.
On the 9Th. Gen. Hampton. with two brig
ahcs, attacked sixty men IF the 9th Cavalry
on picket duty. His clarg. was met by u
counter charge, and the rebels were tempo
rally rpulsed. but rallied and captured II Of
our men. A retrogade movement was then
commenced. and the whole brigade arrived at
Krly's Ford on the morning Of the 7th
Our whole loss was two killed. II wounded
and II tnkri, prisoners.
The npgrors joined the columns in hocks,
and begged to b., taken away. They every
where gave us valuable information, and acted
as guides at several points.
1t is reported that the railroad bridge. over
the Big Elack river has been destroyed, thus
cutting off the rebels from VirksLurg.
Murfrwshoro May 9lh.-lhe news from
rebel sources, tonight, say that Col Straight,
who lett here three weeks since, was captured
with 200 men. 1t is stated that he ad-
vancrd as far rs Rome, Georgia, destroying
the railroad bridges much property, and the
iron works on Coosa. but in falling back. he
was assaulted by the enemy. who were greatly
superior to him in numbers. He had five
battles with them and was finally COM elled
10 surrender.
Philadelphia, May 10th-1 h. Washington
correspondent Of F'orneu's Press says, that it
understands that Gen: .Buford. with eight
brigades, penetrated tho Allegheny Ridge,
Western Virginia, and that he is now returning
having destroyed the Richmond and Tcnnrs-
see railroad at several places. He captured
many prisoners and gained much valuable in
formation. He burned large quantities of the
stores Of the rebel army in the south and west.
Plrasantous cavalry crossed the river and
proceeded immediately to the front, for the
p, rpose Of accommodating the encmy's position.
Two hours ride brought them to our old posi-.
tion near Chancrllorvlle.
In this nrighborhood no rebels were found
except the dead md wounded. The dead
were buried properly and as rapidly as posi-
bic. A considerable number Of stragglrrs
and skulkers from he rebels and some of our
men came into our lines and gave themselves
up Z The former protested that they HAD no
feeling in this war and We're willing to take
the oath Of allegiance.
New York. May ll'h.-A dispatch from
Rockers headquarters Of the 9th, states that
all the wounded in our lines have been prop
erly cared for those within the enemy's lines
will be sent over to us.
Sacramento. May S,h.-The following dis
patch was received by Gov. Stanford from
the War Department
Washington, May 7.l,.-Tn Leland Stan.
ford, Governo, Of California The Prcsi-
dent and General.in.C Chief have just returned
from the Army Of tho Potomac. The princi.
pal operation Of Gen. Hooker failed. but there
has been no serious disaster to the organiza.
ton and efficiency of the army. 1t is now
occupying its former position, on the Kappa
hammock. having re.crossed the river without
any loss in the movement. No more than
onr-third Of Gen. Rockers force was engaged.
Stonrmnn's operations have been brilliant
success. A part Of this force advanced to
within two miles Of Richmond, and tho enc.
my's communication have been cut off in that
direction. The Army of the Potomac will
Immediately resume offensive operations.
L. NJ. STANTON. Sec'y. Of War.
Philadelphia. llth.-The Washington cor
respondent of the Press says: Persons from
the army Of the Potomac. May 9th, represent
the army to b. in the best Of spirits. The
number Of rebels found unburied was very
large. It is believed that no effort was made
by the enemy to bury them.
New York, May 1.-THE Richmond pa.
pers Of the 9Th shy that Stonewall Jackson's
right arm is reported to b. amputatsd below
the elbow.