The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-08-04
WAR SUMMARY.
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foos,ar, July -.
The positions u ll,e rebel army are
as follows ,--On Friday morning at
six O'Clock the advance of llill's and
Longstreels corps reached Culpepper
We're well closed ur, their entire corps
must be concentrated there before this
time. Oi this reireograie movement
there can be no question. Ewells
corps il is understood here still occu-
pies the Shenandoah Valley.
IL is guarding the fords on the
Shenandoah and the rear Of the reb-
el army. This fac. l. Supposed 10 ex-
plain the recent alarm about the al
lodged movements indicating that Lee
WAS not refreshing and was indeed
preparing to return to Maryland.
The Harpers Ferry correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Enquirer, dated
the 2Sth states
The results OF the engagement OF
Thursday last. as reported here are
highly encouraging. The intention
was to cut Lees army in two and il
succeeded to the extent that Ewells
corps is reported to be entirely cut of
from communication with Lee, and its
caption or dispersion is almost Ger
tain. II is reported that Winchester
is now occupied by only small force.
New York, July 2s.
The Post says it is stated upon
good authority that the DRAFT will not
tecommence this week, but the pro-
liability is, thai il will be deferred only
short time longer. That il viii he
prevented by the action OF the State
authorities which some OF the sympa-
tlrizers hope, is altogether unIimely.
Washington, July %.
Over 100 rebels recently captured
in Virginia arrived to-day, Among
them are officers Of whom Il Capt.
was captured at Vicksburg and parol-
ed. lie had violated his word and
WAS again in the service, armed and
equipped. Some Of these prisoners
are anxious to take the oath and 9th
ers 10 be exchanged,
From information received to-day
tie report is fully confirmed that the
corps Of lees army under Long
street, Hill and Ewell, passed through
Chester Gap on Thursday and Fri
dav and are now south of Culpepper.
The passage Of the rebels was oppos-
ed by Baford's cavalry, but he was
compelled to tall back. Buford how
ever hung upon the rebel rear aud
captured many prisoners. Longstreet's
corps passed through Culpepper on
Friday morning and eamped that
night south Of the town.
All the available stock Of the Vir-
ginia railroads was concentrated at
Cu,pepper and it Is generally thought
that Gen. Lee was making al possible
speed for Richmond.
Gen. Bulord thinks that the rebels
intend to make a stand on the south
side OF the Rapidan.
Ewells wagon train with a strong
guard went south TO Strarburg By way
Of Stanton TO avoid capture by our
cavalry.
Rebel prisoners Of intelligence unite
in saying that our cavalry has done
more TO defeat Gen. Lees plans than
any other arm Of the service. Stew
arts legions now fear to encounter our
cavalry men, or at all events they CO
not count an encounter.
The defeat Of the rebels in the
South West, at Gettysburg, and al
/ Morris Island, have Al last convInc.
ed the rebel soldiery Of their yulnera.
bility.
Intelligent rebel officers in ouI
hands admit that this is the most gloo-
my period for the hopes of the Con
federacy. Guerrillas under Mosbey
White and others invest eur rear and
| pick up or kill all who s;raggle. An
outrage occurred yesterday which has
aroused feelings Of retaliation in the
srmy. A Lieut.. OF the I'd Pennsyl-
vsnia cavalry, Alfred Tyler, went
from Warrenton to dine with a lady
acquaintance from that state. While
making his toilet, the house was en-
tered by FIVE or six guerriiIas who
demanded his surrender. lie refused
and for this was instantly shot through
the head killing him Instantly.
CINCINNATI. July 23.
The rebels ghis morning attacked
our forces at Richmond consisting Of
small detachment under Col. Ranger
After an hours severe fighting were
driven back 10 the Kentucky river
badly cut up. The rebel force was
estimated at $500 men with gums
They are supposed 10 be the advance
Of Bragg army. at the latest advice
our trops had fallen back TO within
Eve miles Of Lexington. The eueml
Is closely following.
Martial law has been proclaimed il
Lexington and all tic able between II
md IS have been ordered TO rppor
for duty. Il i thought the ciiy CHI
be held agains, the rebels. The reb
ci citizens report The rebel force ove
1000 strong. moving IN northerly
direction. via Crab Orchard.