Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-20
NsR MEMS.

..s,a q, HiR NEHS.
ThesMtest from Charleston, State
thatethe Federal batteries anil nett
tors, still Keep MP athe assault s,lpor
Fort Sumter. Two Of the monitors
engaged on the 10Th, Oil not max;
their appearances as usual the next day
A reporI from Fort Moultriie state,
that the leading monitor in the fig}l
had her smokest.ek perforated IN twc
places, andcher tuiret Elm three. twe
above her port holes and one sin hel
pilotshousea = Smother had her smoke
stacy perforated and turret strucl;
twice.
After siege of nearly five months,
by land. and sea, with implements Of
war, unparalleled in the history of the
world, they are only about half mile
nearer Charleston then they were in
the beginning, and with over four
miles stretching between them and
the City. All their force has been
recently expended against Fort Sum
ter, but it still stands a monument to
their impotence. They will no doubt
continue to assault it and possibly
with greater numbers, but twill be in
vain. The brave and indomitable
garrison that still finds shelter behind
its shattered walls is still replying to
the enemy's guns, and seems now, as
ever determined to maintain their po-
sition at every hazard.
From the army Of Gen, Bragg, we
have nothing Of interest Both armies
are no doubt busily engaged in
Strengthening there positions prepare
tory to a grand fight which sooner or
later must take place. ie l
Sherman's advance was handsomely
whippedby Forests cavalry at Bartons
Station on the Goth ult. The advanc-
ed works Of the enemy are now only
one hundred and sixty yards from oul
front line, ,Whee1ers cavalry is repor-
ted near Decatur 10000 strong.
In East Tennessee, our cavalry are
reported occupying Lenoir,s Station Is
miles from Knoxville. We have two
heavy columns in that region, march
ing from opposing directions, and they
will probably close in around Burn
side before he is aware Of it. The gaps
on the Cumberland Mountains he may
find closed, should an attempt to es-
cape be made in that direction. From
the signs Of theltimes we .haveno doubt
that Knoxville will be reoceupied by
our forces, aud Parson Brewnlow COM
PEELED again to flee the country, which
his presence alone is sufficient to dis
grace. T W 81, s@osl.5
In the army, of Gen. Lee, the only
report. of interest is that the Yankees
were supposed to be moving in the d.
rection of Raccon Ford, and if Meade
finds it difficult to force his way across
the river, will no doubt determine to
s'change his. base The Yankees on
Sunday last. appeared at Moreton' s
Ford III Considerable force and at
tempted to plant artillery to. cover tho
crossing, but the battalion sof sharp
shooters belonging to BODIES 5 division
stationed at the ford, fell ainto the
rifepits adjacent, and Garter 'ssBatta-
ryscfthe same Division moved for
wsfd and by a teady and well direc-
ted fire made the place to hot for the
Yankees, who were compelled too aban-
don. the attempt and fall back. Their
Ere was also severe, but fortunately only
three Of our men were wounded, two slight
ly, and the third it is feared mortally. As
far as could be observed about thirty Of the
enemy were killed and wounded. At the
same time. feints as if designed to cross
were made at Somersvile Ford, and a feint
between that and Raccon Ford to cover the
movement at Moreton's. The efforts are re-
garded as evincing bona fde intention Of
crossing the river
From the lower Valley. We learn that
Ynakee Cavalry force about 1000 strong
came up on Monday last, as far as Tie
Bridge, mile this side of Mt. jackson =
On their way up they captured Lieuten-
ant and 4 men on picket, belonging to Maj
Whites Battalion AT the bridge they
met Maj Whites Battalion, and sec
ton Of artillery belonging to CAPT. Nc
Clanahap's Battery +. under, command of
Lieut.. Berklry. and were driven back with
no loss on our side. The Il memy's loss 7
killed, Is wounded, and captured -
They were pursued that night by Mai.
White, and. attacked in their camp near
Woodstock. and driven preciptately down
the Valley. sos
A friend informs US that he has reliable
advices Of another bold enterprise Of ttat
fine partisan officer, Capt Mcneil. A
few days ago he made descent upon q
Yankee train at Burlington, Hampshire
county, eleven miles west Of SKamuey, on
the North Western Turnpike road, cat,1ur-
cd eighty Wagons (Which he destroyed
with contents.) and brought out two hun
dred and forty gopd wagon horses.
ROBBERY
On Monday night last. the smoke