New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-30
Movements Of Mende's Army-now War.
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BIZ Treachery-GucrrilIa Work-EGect


M0YenlGnt0
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By Treachery-GucrriIIa Work-EGect
Of Good News.
from Our Special Correspondent
HKApQuARrERs Army rHH PoroxAo,
WARRxsToS. Va, July "a, 1863. ,
Tho army after leaving Berlin last week nearly
retraced its steps of last year till reaching this place.
HEADQUARTERS crossed the Potomac on Saturday. 18th
inst, passed that night at Lovettsville, Sunday
night near whea,land, Monday and Tuesday nights
at Union, Wednesday night at Upperville, Thurs
day at Markham Station. Friday at Sslem and ar
rived here at midday on Saturday last. We are
now obtaining supplies from Washington. Our de-
tention here may be very short, or may last week.
Much will depend upon the movements OF Lee.
Warrenton looks more deserted than during last
visit. The few men OF So to middle age who then
ounged the street corners In groups with hands In
their rockets have been absorbed in the vortex Of
the Rebel army, leaving only few old gray haired
traitors or diseased wretches with iufamed noses,
whom drink has rendered worthless 10 either war
or peace. The handsome modern dwellings on the
outskirts of the once wealthy, siave-fed, town
stand in pristine beauty within their beauteous
grounds. but as before, the main street ia scene
Of d,ary desolatiou. Stores, long beref. OF goods
are clo.ed. aud present but ranges of din8y and
dus-b. rimed shutters. The Warrea Green
Hotel once lively with the stail OF Burnside, Is
now used M the quarters of the ProyOsi-Marshal
Lieut. Alfred Biles, of the 81 Pennsylyania Cav
airy was killed last night by 2uerrllas at the house
OF a Mrs. Campbell, three miles from here -Four
men entered the house and ordered im TO surrender
lie had laid his sword aud pistol, aud as be
attempted 10 seize he la'sr. he deiantly cursed the
1 ~. nanA lta han
summarily shot in presence Of Mrs Campbell who
detailed the scene. She Is Phiadephia lady, mar
ned to q man IN the Rebel army.
Guerrillas, as usual, have followed orr footsteps
TO pick up stray wagon trains or strageers. They
have lately succeeded in capturing about dozen
men only. A detachment Of 20 cavalry from differ
ent regiments, .nder command Of Lieut.. Leggeit o!
the 9Th New-York and recently remouGted in Ber-
ln encountered yesterday body Of 10 Of these men
near SALEM but did not attempt capture, as an
uncertainty existed whether they were not the ad-
vance guard Of a larger body.
As is the custom with cavalry on march, our
men were walking their horses lelsurely along,
When at turn in the road, the advance guard con-
sis,ng OF dozen, discovered the Rebel cavalry
st.ndIng slenty ia line across their path. Their
dergn was 10 capture horses and prisoners, not to
lill and they neither fired shots uttered exclsna
tioas. Our advance quietly turned aud, unmolest'
ed uoted back 10 the main body, TO report matters.
There was certainty OF the enemy not being III
force, bat no thought OF retreat was entertained.
The road WAS bordered on one side by rich wood,
and in silence broken only by twitterlDg birds,
Lieut. Legsett turned TO his halted command:
" Men, are your csrbnes all loaded r. A good
many Of VA aint got none, was the reply. "some
have rsyolyers Sir said a sergeant. {" Let those
who have csrbines take their places in the 'front.',
said the lieutenant who, after throwing out ankers
and skrrnshers, returned with his advanced guard,
aud war coon lie. in the wiudings OF the route
With the indifference Of habit the main body watt
.ofa and in fb. ina
Sergeant Jsmes Phelan OF the 9Th New York, IN
charge Of the rear guard and wagon escort, ranged
dozen men ilankers IN line with LIS front rank
on each side Of the road, and also threw out few
administers TO range the woods. Several men, arm
ed only with sabers turned 10 retreat, but Phelan
peremptorlly called them back, and threatened to
shoe, every man that went % tue rear. I8eau die
PLAYED prOmptitude and Hr1t III his entire condnCt
and deserves mention. Tho wagon was turned.
ready for hight If necessary, and ell TRANQUILITY walt
ed.
Presently were heard shots aud shouts Our adj
vance, when within range, at the usual order OF
" Give EN- -" halted and fired. The Rebels re-
turned the volley, and fed. They were pursued u
mile by our men, out, turning INTO by.path, Were
NOT followed Five breech oading rifles and two
hats were Dropped in the ROAD by the iugtives, and
Lieut. Leggett finding them hot reinforced, Judged
them 10 bv ia no greater numbers, aud cent IA Or
derby to the main body with directions TO advance.
These details will furnish those OF many other guer-
rlIla encounters. III tuht OF
INDEPENDENT scouts as they are called Ia the South,
receive no pay, bat obtain certain sum FROM the
Confederate Government Tor every horse, prisoner,
or musket captured.
Very encouraging il the news that Morgan has at
last been captured. lie has been much talked
about that he might be exhibited with great adyau
tage to the Government at - cents head III all the
cities and large towns Of the Northern States. Lee
II caught would draw still better. Stonewall
Jackson would have drawn readily at % cents, aud
40 might jeff. DAVIS, If in our possession. The
funds would 20 fur toward paying the National
debt Breckenridge Floyd, and ,other small Try,
might lbe worth five cents look. My financial
proposition is distinctly feasible. Tho South could
not complain OF this Gs low Yankee device. IA 1t
wonld save il from taxation. Neither could the
bib ed individuals, for their patriotism should rem
der them willing TO quidate thus easily their cOun
try's indebtedness.
The enemy's cavalry are endeavorlng 20 destroy
our railroad communication with Washington, and
this morning tore up the rails Berkss Station
TO operate upon Richmond We must acquire u sure
base Of supplies. A good plan would be TO strongly
iortiiy SOME point la the interior of Virginia, throw
"A large quantity Of rations there. and guard II.
Communications could easily be kept open from
there as we advanced. while very large force
would be required to do so from Washington.
Lee il supposed now 10 be at Gordonsyllle His
forces are all ont OF the valley A probability Of
hls again advancing into MARYLAND at present is not
st All believed IN here. On Thursday last oody of
cavalry, with ia lew infantry, captured from the
enemy near Manahaas Gap 100 head OF CATTLE and
900 sheep stolen from Pennsy lvania, and last being
driven toward kichmond. t.M.s.
Major Mascot.