The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-07-21
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The Rear Guard Of Lees Arm,
lea Martin.bnrg al 2 O'Clock Saiur
day moraing. A few Cavalry mel
are picksting on the other side Of TIL
I Potomac. Our whole force is across
The Potomac is falling rapidly. Lee
is retreating, bis main force going b,
Stra.sburg and Staunion.
New York. 20.
Gen. Wool WAS relieved on Satur.
day by Gen. Dix. The Official orders
are published this morning. The
draft will not begin until the exact
quota Of the city is definitely deter.
mined and publicly announced, by
which time, the Government win be
prepared to execute it.
Probably some weeks may elapse
before the dral. commences.
1t is stated that an attack on the
Union Steam Works, corner of 22d
ST.. and I'd avenue, the mob carryed
off $500 muske.s, of which only 800
have been recovered.
The British Consul has notified the
Police Commissioners that he has
ordered the ship Of war Challenge
to take position in the river for the
purpose of protecting colored seamen
subjects Of Great Britain.
A card from james t. Brady against
the mob law, in which he states that
the real authors OF the late riots kept
in secure secrecy. He will pay the
$500 exemption for any 4 men whose
courage being good, are so placed that
they cannot leave their families. II
he we're ruler he would do more, he
will also do all in his power TO have
the draf. tested before the Judiciary as
constitutional question:, But he begs
the brave but misruled who were will
ing to fight for their prin ciples, not to
let themselves be used by political
sneaks who don't care how many
houses are destroyed.
Washington. Special to the Times.
The only signs of the rebels in our
immediate front, is party of fifty of
Moseby's guerrilla, who are pursuing
their usual n, ocation Of demonstrating
in the vicinity Of Occoquan Creek.
Last night band Of guerrillas came
within two miles of Fort Ethan Allen
near the chain bridge and stole 20
horses. They will be gobbled by our
cavalry.
Herald Vicksburg letter dated 8 P.
m, of the llth says Gen. Pernberton's
paroled army marched out ofour lines
this forenoon. Only a few ;tragglers
are now in the city. Our forces I'M
der Gen. Sherman occupied jackson
yesterday, and our advance guard is
beyond Pearl River. johnson has
retreatei beyond the river which is
next in line east Of the Pearl River.
New Orleans letter says
1t is rumored Admiral Porter will
assume command Of the Mississippi
river and that Admiral Farragut will
20 outside to commence operations in
another quarter against the enemy.
The rebel army has not made as
rapid progress towards Culpepper as
has been generally supposed.
There is good reason for stating
that the bulk Of Lees army are still
in the vicinity of Winchester. There
was also quite large rebel force at
Bunker Hill which is between Win
chester and Martinsburg.
/, would be improper to state where
Gen. Meade's army is, but there is
good ground to hope that they may
yet complete the destruction Of the re-
Of the rebel army.
A New York Policeman died last
evening from injury received from late
mob.
5000 troops still garrison the 9th
avenue arsenal.
Two Steamboats, heavily armed and
manned -crdised up and down north
river rs far as the northern boundary
Of Weslhester County, in consequence
1f threats 10 burn the towns.
All has been quiet however.
Westchestrr County Is part Of Met
-opo tan Polio District.
Washington despatch to the Her
I'D:
A report gains ground in good quar-.
ers that Gen Grant Is not ordered
lere.
Washington, Special despatch Of
he Evening Post:
There is no truth in the report thai