New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-01
FROM GEN. HUNTERS CoMMAND
Attack by GUERRILLA Rebels Punished
Nissfnfcmcnt Core fed.

From Our Special 'orfespohl'nt.
HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT or WEST VIRGINIA
~ The FIELD. VALLEY or THE SBINANDoAH,
May - leOi.
The guerrillas and bushwhackers who iniest
this region Of country have always proved themselves
a source OF trouble and annoyance 10 tho different
officers commanding this Department.
On last Tuesday incoming, at about o'clock, one OF
our wagon trains passed through New Town, and was
fred into by squad Of guerrillas, who, Immediately
after delivering their fire. decamped into the woods and
escaped under cover Of the darkness.
One OF the guard belonging 10 the train was severely
wounded in tho szrn the bullet entering at the wrist
and coming out a little above The elbow.
As soon as the circumstance was made known TO
Gen. Hunter he ordered Major Quinn to proceed with
detachment Of lis regiment Qho LIST NewYork Cavalry
10 Eewtown, and burn the houses Of two wellknown
and prominent Secessionsis. The order was promptly
and thoroughly executed.
Gen. Hunter has adopted vigorous and wise policy
with respect TO euerrilas and bushwhackers and Is
determined 10 more Of his men shall bo murdered by
these marauders and midnight assassins, If lie can pre-
vent it.
copy Of the following circular has been sent to
nbout thirty of the prominent secessoniss resident in
the valley.
HEADouARrKRs DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA,
In TIE FIELD VALLEY OF THE SnEsAsDoAH'(
May a. 1914.
SIR Your name has been reported to me with evidence
that you Of the leading Secession synplf ~ TINS
valley and that yon cOuntenance and abet the bushwaches
and crras who infect the woods and mountains oil th
in swooping roeds plumber and outrage loyal
residents falling upon and firing into dsienseess wagon Trans
and soldiers Of this command Who may chance 10
be placed ia exposed positions These practices not recos
nizd y the laws any civilized nation, nor are tho
persons gHged therein entitled any Other treatment tin
that by the universal codoof justice to pirates nnrdrfeh
and other outlaws. o., q,
But from the dill cues Of the country, tho secret ald and
Information given these busw by persons OF your
class tho important occupation Of tho troops under
my conn and It Is impossible to chase arrest aud Pnlh eso
common naaudcrs they deserve Without the countenhce
and help given them b. the Rebel residents Of the Fay
they could not support themselves Tor a"teh ou axe pies
upon movements abusing the elemency when mas pro
tected your persons aud property while loyal citizen. o. Ie
United States residing within the kbel lines are inyfapy
pundoed OF all they possess. imprisoned ald ~ svne
eases death. II l. from you and your families AMI helsn
bors bandits receive food clothing ammunition ana
information; and Is from their secret hiding pHce.n your
houses barns and woods that they issue ON Their mon' o.
piage sud murder. :,
You are therefore hereby notified that or every train hed
upon soldier Of the Union wounded OF assaflea Nv
hushwLaekars IN any 0Ihood within the Tracn oil y
csvary the houfes and other property Of every Secession
fyIDratheI e,ifng within ciicuit Il i've niles H'm inc