The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-06-25


NEW YORK, May 9.-The Times's correspondent
who accompanied StOneman's raid gives the following
particulars His whole force crossed on the 18th OF
April, at hely's Ford, and moved on to the Orange
aud Alexandria railroad, where it met two rebel reg
imeHts. After a skirmish, the latter retreated to-
wards GUrIousvIlle.
Gen. Buford's forces crossed the Rapidan at Nor
toms Ford, causing l 800 infantry 10 vscaJe Raccoon
Ford. They then crossed the Rappahannock. \
few minor captures were made. On the 1st May
our forces got close on the heels of the rebel forces at
Orange Springs, who, TO escape, abandoned their
wagons and provisions.
On the "a May, Louisa Court House was OCCUPIED
without opposition. The railroad track towards Cor
louisville was destroyed for 10 miles, and = trains of
cars were buraed. Soon after, on the same afternoon.
a detachnent destroyed a portion Of the road bet ween
GOIdOdsvIlle and Charlottesville. Another detach-
rDent, under Colonel Wyndham, proceeded 10 Column.
ba on the James river, and destroyed D locks on the
canal, D bridges, boats and a large quantity y of COM
missary stores. An attempt 10 destroy the aqueduct
was unsuccessful. Several hundred horses were
taken. y part Of the 5,h Cavalry reached the river
between Columbia and Richmond and DESTROYED the
locks and leyees aud set on fire the bridge across the
james river.
Gen. Gregg's force proceeded on the fredericksburg
road to Ashland and destroyed the depots in the
town, the cars, provisions and telegraph detach-
ment was sent TO burn the bridge over the South
Anna, but 1t was found strongly guarded. \ portion
OF his force, under Fitzpatrick, moved eastward to
the Central Railroad aud destroyed the bridge on
that road over the South Anna. They captured and
destroyed n train Of cars, and culyerts and the track
for 10 miles They then passed down the Peninsula.
Another portion of Gregg's command, under Col.
Davis. crossed the road near Richmond, destroying
the railroad and bridges over the Brook river aud u
train Of cars.
Another detachment burned all broken bridges over
The South Anna 10 prevent the enemy making Il flank
movement.
On the 9Th n retrogade movement commenced,
and the whole force arrived at Kelly's Ford on the
morning Of the Sth. Our whole loss was = killed
and .fHlrE ~ pv,,nta1 MI To-. ..-...r- N..-,.s
joined the column in hocks, and begged to be taken
away. They every where gave Us valuable iutOrma-
ton, and acted rs guides at several points.
Gen ASerIli has been relieved Of his command for
not keeping open communication with Stoneman
aud following the orders for his part Of the cavalry
expedition.
NV YORK. May s-A special dispatch to the
Tunes sHys Gen. S%tOughion has arrived from Rich
nODd. tie says that on Monday morning the far
mers rushed into the city with the news Of Stone
man. appearance in the suburbs, and was ~gobbling
up everybody as prisoners. The bells were rang
and fearful CONSERVATION ensuei. Families packed
up their goods. The military guard at Libby prison
were ordered TO fCrtIicatiOus. The fright continued
until Tuesday, when it became known that he (Stone-
was on his way down the Peninsula. Slough
ton states that S,oneman's force went within sight of
Richmond, aud that four Of our men were captured
within a mile and II quarter of the city. There were
only 400 troops in the city.
NEW YORK, May S-The Herald has n letter from
prisoner, dated Richmond, the 9th, which states
NtAA 81 EAtAA WINS ~ EbllSlti n1Aibn 4GIt NIeit Hitl
Stoneman's forces could have entered Richmond on
Monday and seized jeff. Davis and his Cabinet, with
a majority OF the rebel Congressman. He could also
have burned the bridges across the Janes river and
cut Oft all communication southwark
Arrest of the Traitor YaIIandigham.
CINCfNNATI. May 6.-Considerable excitement ex-
in Dayton in consequence of the arrest of Vallan-
iigham. At dark last night a mob of 500 or 600
persons Quilted the Journal Office and bnrned the
building. The fire communicated to the adjoining
several of which were consumed. The
lines were cut down and bridges burned,
stop thv Passnev % troops. Tire trVVps, b~"s~or,
arrived at "A late hour and put Il stop TO the distur-
Burnside has declared martial law in Mont
The Dayton Empire (Vallandigham's Organ) has
suppressed and the editor imprisoned. Vallan-
iigham i being tried to-day beforea Military Court.
The proceedings are secret. 1t is understood that he
declined pleading and protested against the proceed
ngs. He denied the jurisdiction of the Court and
tsked for a continuance, that he might enter n
written plea. This was denied.
4 petition is in circulation 10 Cincinnati and other
parts of Ohio, representing that the sacred right Of
he citizen, rs guaranteed by the Constitution, has
violated by the arbitrary arrest, illegal trial
md inhuman imprisonment of Vallandigham; there
they demand Of the President Of the United
states his immediate and unconditional release.
CINCISNATI, May 2O-ValIandigham was last ev-
ming placed on a %gunOOat, which is now anchored
II the levee. His transfer to the boat was very
quietly done, and attracted no crowd. Those who
Il ~ ulh = lutA ut ADNhtI "a biOhCh
He certainly goes to Fort Warren, but by
which route Is not known.
CINCINXATI. May 22-The President has approved
f the findings of the court in the case of Vallandig-
AN, aud directed that he be sent 10 the South
instead of TO Fort Warren. He will be sent To Louis
lille. and thence through Rosecrans's lines to Dixie.
From New Orleans.
All the colcred regiments in Banks department.
al been turned over to Gen. Williams. who has the
nrire control OF their equipment and organization.
u addition To the present formed regiments there are
treaty 2O,ODJ recruits in camp. Gen. Uilman
-OuIi Immediately proceed to organize a corps Tar
Of infantry, artillery and cavalry. under white
Ulcers. Places Of public resort IN New Orleans,
kept the churches. have been ordered to display the
ItiOnal flg. All places Of amusement will CON-
rence and close their performances by National airs.
MOBILE. May $3.50 New Orleans exiles are at
lscagoula Ind 80 more are TO arrive tonight.
MOBILE. May l9.-New Orleans refugees are now
ming in daily. Gen. Banks had extended the
Of their leaving the city TO the 25th May.
NEW YORK. May 26.-The HOrif's special Wash
gtOn dispatch says that private letters from sub
antial citizens in Louisiana mention that that State
I'D willingly re enter the Union 20 soon a the armed
rides OF the Confederacy are driven from her
,riers-
Gen. Banks, in n private letter. expresses the ex-
citation that Louisiana will soon be ready TO enter
e Union again, but this time as 4 Free State.
COpperhead Troubles.
IxDIASoPoLrs, May 21.-The Democratic State
Getting, yesterday, was very largely attended. \
cd deal Of excitement prevailed. During the day
ND 40 To 50 arrests were made for carrying conceal
weapons cheering for JET Davis, etc. \ military
was placed in different parts of the city, and a
in the streets liz the vicinity Of the square
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