Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-01-01

" 10 JuuIclouSneaS
NEw YoRK Dec. 3l.-The TTi5un.'s cor.
respondence dated Washington, 3Oth, saws
that tue report that the rebel cavalry had
crossed into Maryland at or near Edwards
ferry, IS confirmed. They were followed
to Vienna yesterday morning, by force of
mounted men, under Capt. j. B. Mix. of
'Scotps 900" To-day the Reconnaissance
was pushed as far as Frying Pan, near
Chanttlly, by six companies of the repi
rentI under Lieut.. Col. Wilkison.
Three rebel stragglers were taken prison
! ers yesterday by the 5th New York cavalry.
Col: Percy wyndham will take up the
pursuit Tomorrow.
a prisoner taken belonging to the Sd
| Virginia cavalry, and now in the CAPITAL
prison, says that Lee, Stuart aud Hamilton
left Guerney's Station on the oath, With
900 cavalry and s pieces of artillery
This force was divided. Stuart with Loco
men and guns, went to Dumfries, and
Hampton and Lee with 5000 men and 4
guns went In another direction.
Adispatch received this afternoon from
an officer near MOnocacy, Maryland, states
that large body of cavalry was crossing
the Potomac at Harrison's Island about IL
miles this side of Harper's Ferry.
The Times has tue following details Of
Saturdays fight with Stuart On Satur-
day last Stunrt crossed the RAppahaunock
at kelly's Ford, about elk miles east of the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, with
5000 men and pieces Of artillery. He mo-
ceeded to Stafford Church, where he di-
vided, bis force into three columns each
having two pieces of artillery, and thus
formed, marched upon Dumfries, where he
arrived at about IL o'clock A. NJ, and
taking position on the hills COMMANDING
the town, be commenced throwing shells
| and GEie0Osded in 4dlSmolistiisfT a Building
lately occupied by Gen. SigeI land several
other houses. The place was occupied By
three companies of infantry, four hundred
cavalry and pieces of artillery, OF Gen.
Slocum's corps, under the Immediate com
maud Of Col. Candy. The ight lasted
about six hours, when the rebels retired
defeated. Our loss was 4 killed and
wounded. The rebels SO far as known had
10 men killed aud wounded. 80 rebel
soldiers were captured, and they captured
~ of our cavalry before reaching Dunn
fries, who were out picketing. The Union
troops acted in the most gallant manner.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 3l.-General Blunt tele.
graphs to Gen. Curtis, under date of YAM
Buren,, Ark, Dec. 18th, as follows: Ny
long range guns are now Smelling the rebel
camp across the river FIVE mhes below
here. II the enemy does not retreat du-
ring the night, shall endeavot to cross
my troops over in the morning and offer
battle. Among the property captured are
four steamers, three of them heavily loaded
with supplies, ferry boat, md llaree
amount of ammunition. Quite number
of the enemy were killed.
Our army was 10 miles tais side of Van
Buren, yesterday morning, and would BIZ
Vonacke in the mountain top last night,
and expected to reach Prairie Grove again
to day. Gen. Schofeld Joined them few
miles beyond the foot of the MOUNTAINS.
The Steamers Violet, Keywest, Rose,
Douglas, Frederick, Erie No. G, and Van
Buren, With their cargoes ofgrain aud pro7i,
slons Tor the rebel army were burned, also
a large amount of rebel stores.
The rebels burned their arsenal and fer
~ boat at Fort Smith to preyen them
falling into our hands, also a large Quantity
of forage and provisions on the opposite
bank of the river.
A general confagration was in progress
when our forces left.
| Many deserters came into our litss who
report that two regiments of MisJourians
stacked their arms few days ago cross
ing the river and went home. Another
regiment of Missourians left short time
after taking their arms with them Two
regimepts OF Texans also stacked their
arms and started for home, and regiment
of cavalry was sent in.pursutt, but instead
of arresting Joined the runaways. Every
thing goes to show that the rebel army
of the traus- Mississippi is completely dis
organized. The Arkansas river is at a
boatable etnge, and the country bordering
on the river from a poiut IS miles below
! Van Ruren In Iittla pncL. 10 y,eIt r,..,,;l..a
with forage and food to subsist au army.
Our troops are in splendid spirits.
Irrrrpunn nIrr ~ De- anpA.h.