Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-05-16
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL.
LATE EASTERN AND STATE NEWS
Especial to the Trinity Journal
CHICAGO, May 1917. NJ

CHICAGO, May lU-S r VI.
Not word has been received up to this time
confirming or con,radicting the Philadelphia re-
port OF last night as regards the capture of Rich
mond The report is still believed in that city
and fully credited. No credit should be given it
until further dispatches, cQnfrmatory are re-
ceived
New YORK, May 9.
The Times correspondent, with Stoneman's
raid, gives the following account His whole
force crossed on the 29th at Kellys Ford, and
moved on the Orange railroad, met two regi-
ments, had skrmsh, and retreated towards
Gordopsvle. Gen. Bufords force crossed the
Rapidan at Morton's Ford, causing 1900 infantry
TO vacate Raccoon Ford. They then crossed the
Rappahannock A few prisoners were captured.
Our forces got close on the heels of the enemy
at Orange Spring, but be escaped, abandoning
wagons and stores. On the I'd Of May Louisa
Court House was occupied without opposition,
the railroad track toward GordopsYle was de-
stroyed for 10 miles, and two trains of cars burn
ed soon after. On the same afternoon, detach-
ment under Col Eddngham proceeded along the
James river and destroyed tracks Of the canal,
five bridges, canal boats and large quantities Of
stores. An attempt to destroy the canal was
unsuccessful Several hundred horses were
taken, and part of the 5th cavalry reached the
river between Cumberland and Richmond, and set
on fire the bridges across the James river. Gen
Greggs proceeded on Fredericksburg road to
Ashland and destroyed the depot in the town,
railroad cars, provisions and telegraphs. de-
tachment was sent to burn the bridges over South
Anna river, hut they were found strongly guard
cd A portion of his force under Fitzpatrick
moved eastward, towards the Central railroad,
and destroyed the bridges over the South Anna
river. They captured train of cars on the 9Th.
Campton, with two brigades attacked 60 Of the
9Th cavalry on picket duty the charge was met
by a counter charge. The rebels were tempora-
rly repulsed, but rallied and captured II of our
men. On the 9Th retrograde movement com
menced and the brigade arrived at Kelly's Ford
on the 7th. The negroes joined the columns in
focks and begged to be taken away. They
everywhere gave US valuable information and
guides.
New YORK, May 10.
The Htyagd's dispatch says it is reported that
Lee sent flag of truce, asking supplies for
Federal wounded stating his army was deficient,
and communication cut off with his medical hos
pital supplies.
CAIRO, May 10.
Gen. Grant has already sent 300 prisoners to
Millken's Bend. Part OF bis force, when last
heard Of, was within twenty miles of Jackson
lie Tod for II 10
parted that the railroad bridge over the Big
Black river has been destroyed, thus cutting of
the rebels from Yicksbprs.
MUREREEsBoRo, May o.
The news from rebel sources tonight, says that
Col. Straight, who left here three weeks since,
was captured with l,70o men. II is stated that
he advanced as far as Rome, Georgia, destroying
railroads and bridges, much property and the
large iron works in the Coosa, but in falling
back was assailed by the enemy in much greater
force than his own he had five battles with them,
and was finally compelled to surrender.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10.
The Washington, correspondent of the Press
says that it is understood that Gen Bufford, with
eight brigades. penetrated the Allegheny Ridge,
Western Virginia, and that he is now returning,
having destroyed the Richmond & Tennessee
railroad at several places. He has captured
many prisoners burned large quantities of stores,
in the south and west, and gained much impor-
tant information. Pleasanton's cavalry crossed
the river and proceeded Immediately 10 the front
for the purpose of reconnoitering the enemy's
position ; two hours brought them to our position
above ChaDcelorville In the neighborhood no
rebels were found except the dead and wounded
The dead were buried properly and rapidly, A
considerable number of stragglers and skulkers
from the rebels came into our lines. They pro-
tested that they had no feeling in this war and
we're willing TO take the oath of allegiance
New YORK May II.
The tribune thinks the position in Virginia is
as follows Our forces are at Suffolk and the
Peninsula, and have made demonstration to-
wards Richmond. Eary last week Lee was ap-
prised that the rebel Capitol must fall without
prompt support from his army, and he had al
ready began to send troops towards Richmond.
On Thursday night Lee, or some one else, with
q good part Of his force on his way
TO Richmond. Hooker was with his army,
freshly provisoned, crossed the Rappahannock
Friday night. He found but a screen of pickets
in front. No enemy worth mentioning was on
this side of Anna river. 1t thinks the rebels
reached Richmond just in time to prevent its
capture by forces from fortress Monroe. This
week will not pass without stirring news from
Richmond or the Ramunkey. 4 dispatch from
I1ooker's headquarters of the 9th, states that all
The wounded On our line, have been properly
cared for. Those within the enemys line are to
be sent over to us.