The New York herald., 1864-10-24

cavalry ovouacked for the night little beyond sras-
ous o. buckand, and along the pike between Fishers
H and the former place. The slaughter o the enemy
immense The whole country between Niddlstown and
ssrsssurs was literally with rebel corpsss.
General Sheridan was very active during the engage
mens, making frequent visits 70 every portion Of the
iine The same can be said 6enera Torbert He was
omen seen watching the enemy while exposed 70 the hot
tsss part Of their nse.
No sncomium either Is SUFFICIENT TO express the OF.
IRENE gaantry and sodeRy conduct OF Generals Merritt
and Custer, nor the mastery manner in which they
handled their respective divisions They both heroes
CONTINUATION PURSUIT.
AZ an early hour this moruing-Thursday the 20ththe
cavalry corps was again In motion. Colonel Powell cap
sursd fourteen pieces Of which the enemy had
driven into the mountains tho left OF the valley
will remark iu this connection that Powsls division had
been 100 far sbe left any very aotvs part in
the engagement OF the previous day The arsi brigade
of Aerrtts division was Powers right but canuot
learn that IL was engaged to any extent.
We followed uD the PIKE 40 far as Woodstock, and
found the way thckly strewn with arms, kc. which the
enemy had thrown away
WOODSTOCK.
Al Woodstock he column was halted and rested for
short Ime and then returned towards Strasburg
again. Strong Gankng parties were thrown out either
side Of the pike TO pick up the strsgges that sknk
Ing along the sides Of tho mountains. considerable
number were picked up but, night coming on we could
cot SEQ them In the darkness Had been day when
returned must have captured them BY hundreds,
the country fu OF them. We into camp for
the night between Thom's brook and Fishers Hill.
CAMPAIGNING IN THE VALLEY.
For<hs last few weeks campaigning in the valley has
been really delightful, with the exception Of tedious
marches and occasional foul weather The forests
iaaf yoS ouht No
face OF the country, notwithstanding It's having been
ravsged BY war, is truly beautiful.
raR wRArHxR
The weather has been very aue for some days, al
though tho frost bites very sharply OF nights and bvou
ackpg Is anything bot comfortable. We are having
what b called the Indian summer-the best possible
weather while ssts but the autunna rains must soon
set To- which win necessarily suspend all military opera
lions.
THK VIEWS OF PRsonss.
have conversed with many Of the prisoners ws have
captured and thare to be but opinion amoog
them they all very anxious peace They say that
our government would only lei them come back and
have the rights they had before the they would oil
be glad to throw down their arms But they have been
told ths most Of them believe that wish 70 keep
them In eternal subjection and tho most Of the mis-
guided creatures lighting, they think, 70 free them
selves from vassalass This belief is instillsd into
their minds BY both tho press and the pulpit.
After such disceuraging reverses As the rebels have
met with in the valley, s reasonable 70 suppose that
they viii not be foohardy enough TO oner battle 70
General Sheridan again he idea that rebel army can.
exist In the valley since the burning Of the grain and
forage is oil CANNON. They brought any quantity Of
-four and meat with thsm, and Issued very large quaint
Ties Of thoee articles to the needy citizens. However
they very anxious redeem the valley, 1presume
Generals Sheridan and Torhet will be only too happy 70
meet any "new savior" they may send to meet tnem.
FAxrAL LIST CASUALTIES.
append partial list OF casualties. full list will bo
forwarded as soon az secured
Regular Byi0ude.
Colonel C. Lowell Second Massachusetts,, commanding
brigade, killed.
Captain smith Second Massachusetts, Killed.
Lieutenant II. a. Crocker, Second Massachusetts, ieg
Lieutenant Huhls Second Massachusetts,, side.
Lieutenant Hussey, Second Massachusetts,, wounded.
Captain Smith, Second United States, slightly.
Lieutenant Wees, Second United States, arm
Deyin's BRIGADE.
Adjutant J. G. Main. Sixth New YORK, killed.
There are about nity wounded 10 Devip's brigade