davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29

EXPENSIVE DREssINo.- Occasional" the
Washington correspondent ,of the Philadelphia
Piess, thus descauts upoA the folly of costly
dressing by tue ladies ot the North The dspo.
ston of the ladies 10 dress seems to have run
mai, and, the result is the most inexcusable ex-
uavagauce III the face of high prices. want and
suffering.
WASHINGTON, April &c. 1864
Que of the conspicuous features of the New
YORK fair, just euded, was the expensive dresses
ol the ladies' A gentleman who made tour Of
that vast demonstration, rivaling, as it did, the
Worlds Exposition in London, tells me that the
spcndor aud costiiness of the attire of the women
was the most painful sight that greeted his eyes.
fear his remark applied 10 New York is more
or less true OF all the loyal States DO we not
tno0 that it is true? 1t is a ghastly spectacle
10 tue mlIst Of such tragedy as this, to see
jewels, aud embroidery, and Oriental splendor
where we should tiud only quiet good taste, and
the ever.present example Of economy and fru.
gnliiy These decorations are like diamonds
upon corpses, or wreaths upon skeletons-horri
he mockeries of the truth, and insults to the
holiesi seuslblities. The desire Of display ex-
tends to all classes. Not alone the elegant lady.
educated aud reiued but the servant girl. whose
wages are suppOsel to be barely sufficient for
! her ordinary wants, ia controlled By it, On
SUNDAY last gentleman pointed Inc to we'll
] uItaetu huWdn WHOSE clothes certainly had not
cost lees than one hundred dollars, and said.
That IS my cook 1t is common for woman
who gets her niue or ten dollars month TO
spend thirty or forty upon a robe. All these
expensive articles tad. of course, to other er-
penses. And such is the rush for these indul.
genets that domestic manufactures will not
answer. Foreign fabrics are chiefly in demand.
The consequence is excessive imporlations and a
drain Of gold for the payment of our increasing
domestic debt, to the depreciation of our own
paper money, the rutbing Of lator, the fearful
advance IN the neces-alies Of life and the fatal
embarrassment OF the Government But, you
will ask, have you nothing to say of the extrava.
gance Of tue meng Yes far more than of the
eXtfavagnuoe Of the gehtler sex But fhe Ame.
riedn romqn choose 10 take ME lead ia his grsai
'oork they ca1 eIsly control The american men.
Will not insult my fair countrywomen by asking
them 10 look at tue conduct Of their Southern
sisters, whose ueo sssities drive them into a here
tofore unpractsed economy. But how much
more easy for Norlhern women to give freely
from their abundance for the cause of theiI
country To do it freely2 To do 1t with al
their hearts? The great June fair in Phladel.
phia will give the women of Pennsylvania
chance TO set un example that will be UNIVERSAL,
followed. When they reflect that they may thu
serve their country IN u better and more sub
sanial way than by their other sacrifices, will
they not do that which will prove, after all tha
has been sung and snid, to be the Chi efest ani
most practical Of charities OCCASIONAL.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
LADIES FESTIVAL IN AID OF THE
SANITARY FAIR.

By announcement in another column, il
will be seen that the Ladies Committee OIL
entertainments &c. propose to hold Festi
val ut the Institute Hall, on Thursday even.
ing, May 9Th. They desire and hope that
the friends of the cause will respond
promptly to their request for contributions
as set forth in the advertisement. No pain,
will be spared to make the occasion salts
factory TO all concerned.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
From Charleston.

The Port Royal New South publishes the fol-
lowing letter, dhted Morris Island, April 10:
"On the 18th instant the rebels fired few
shells from Fort Sumter. The 18th was the an.
niversary day on which the rebels captured the
fort, by bombarding it from Cummings Point
and several other places. Not one of their shells
did a particle Of damage. Our meH Immediate
y opened from Fort Gregg, and in very short
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
COMMITTEE.

WILLIAM CANBT, Chairman,
Edward Belts, Wilmington,
J. t. Head,
j. l.. DeVou, Jr., "
}. @. jackson, Pleasant Hill,
J. Miller, Newark,
d. W. Moore, Centreville,
Ed, Challenger, New Castle,
J. 7. Belville, St. Georges,
@. V. Hastings, Kirkwood,
J. b. Cazier,
W. W. Tschudy. Smyrna,
J. A. Dunning, Dover,
j. Woodall,
DR.. C. L. Mahon, Smyrna,
Thos. Simpson, Camden,
W. Townsend, Frederick,
A. N. Hall, Milford,
X. W. Reynolds, FELTON,,
@. s. Layton, BridgeVille,
L. W. NAPLES, Lewes,
Geo. B. money, Delaware City,
Rev. Daniel LAmbdin, Camden.
Mas. II. W. BREEsR,
Chairman Of Ladies' Committee,
Mrs a. ". Smith, Wilmington,
Miss II. b. TOrbert,
Mrs. L. W. naines, Newark,
Mrs Taggart, New Castle,
Mrs. A. p. Shannon, Christiana,
Mrs. A. r. Robertson, Delaware City
Mrs. Sarah M. Way, Centreville,
Mrs. Isaac D. Hamilton, Smyrna,
Ladies' Aid Society. Middetown,
Mrs A. B. Richardson, Dover,
Mrs. James II. Boone, Frederica,
Miss Annie Reville, Milford,
Mrs Eliza Moore, Georgetown.
apr 22-2m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
GREAT CENTRAL FAIR.
Office of the Committee on " Labor,
Incomes and Revenues
602 Market Street, Wilmington, April 1854


The Committee on LABoR, INCOMES AN
REvESuEs," of the DELAWARE DEPARTMENT.
the GREAT CENTRAL FAIR, is charged with the
following duty, to wit;
lHt. 10 obtain the contribution Of Hone davis
iabor, or earnings, from every Artisan and
La0orer Foreman, Operative and Employee ;
President, Cashier, Teller and Clerk Of every
incorporated and unincorporated Company, Rail
Itoad aud Express Company, Employing Firm,
nnnk' .,' Manufactory, Iron Works, Oil Works,
Mil, Mine and Public office from every private
Banker and Broker, Importer, Auctioneer and
merchants Clerk. Agent and Salesman; De.
slsner, Finisher and Artist; Publisher, Printer
ana Mechanics from every Government Officer.
Contractor and Employee Grocer, Butcher
Baker and Dealer; Farmer, Hortcuiturist and
Producer; from every Mantua-maker, Milliuer
ana Female Operative; every individual en-
gagged in turning the SOIL tending the loom. or
tu auy way earnings livelihood, or building
fortune within the State of Delaware.
2nd,-To obtain the contribution of one dav'a
Ksven1e from all the Employing Establish
ments, Firms Corporations, Companies, Rail
Roads aud Works.
Srd.-To obtain the contribution of one dav's
income from every retired person, and person of
iortune-male and female-living upon their
means, and from all Clergymen, Physicians
Dentists, Editors, Authors aud Professors. and
/
er profess ons " ~"
To accomplish this great work, the Committee
appeal to the people Of Delaware. The object
IN view is TO raise funds for the Sanitary Com.
mission, a charitable organization for the relief
Of our sick and wounded soldiers.
Let every man and womEn work one Iay for
our Country. S U"y iOi
Contributions may be handed, or sent hy
maj; 10 any member Of this Committee. They
Wilde wl,l o. uS'y acknowledged, and placed upon the
records of the organization.
COMMITTEE.
SAMUEL NJ HARRINGTON, Jr., Chairman,
Wilmington, Delaware.
Hon. j. NJ. Turner, Wilmington
Dr. Jas. F. Wilson,
Rev. Dr. Clemson, Caymont,
A. I, Shannon, Christians,
A. Higgins, New Castle,
u W. Blandy, Newark,
Spencer Chandler Pleasant Hill.
heV' U. II. Emerson, 81. Georges.
VIM. II: II. Clark, Delaware Civ,
Henry p Baker, Odessa,
James Benson, Krkwood.
PANEL e. Dunning, Middletown,
Lew W. Lattomus, Townsend,
Joseph Cleayer, Port Penn,
Robert D. HOffecker, Smyrna.
Dr. W. I. Collins,
Daniel Cowgirl, Dover.
" ~, Ezekiel Dawson, Camden,
Dr.. Joseph Simpson, FELTON,.
Ihomas D. Coursey, Frederick,
Inom9s +; Hanmersley, Milford,
John R: Sudler, Bridgeville,
>. r; MeGuigan, Georgetown,
L. W. NAPLES, Lswes.
apr 22-2w ..-..
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29

FACTS EoR SoLDIERs.-T Throughout the Indian
aud Crimean Campaigns, the only medicines
which proved themselves able to cure the worst
cases Of Dysentery, Scurvy and Fever, were
HoLLoWAY's PILLS AND OINTMENT. Therefore
let every volunteer see that be is supplied with
them. Only 25 cents per box or pot. 22s
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
CITX IiATTERs.
N E W LOAN,
U. S. 1O--4O's.
HILY RD & Co.,
OFFER FOR SALE THE
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF DIVISION No
], UNDER THE NEW NATIONAL TAX
LAW

TO THE TAX PAYERS OF DIVISION NO.
], UNDER THE NEW NATIONAL TAX
LAW.
The United States Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue, for Division No l, comprising
Wilmington, Christiana, Brandywine and Mil
Creek Hds., informs the Manufacturers, Butch.
ers aud others, that the duties and taxes accru-
ing upon their returns to the Assessor for the
month of March. 1864, will be due on the 2Oth
day OF April, 1864, and that he will be at his
office, on and after the 20th until the 3Otb of
April, for the purpose Of receiving the same
Payment in all cases to be made in gold Asilyer
coin or In Treasury notes issued under tho au-
lhority Of the Untei States, or in notes of banks
organized under the act to provide National
Currency, aud known as National Banks.
All persons not availiug themselves Of the
opportunity of the time named, will subject
themselves to an addition of ten per cent on tbe
amount due.
am prepared to deliver licenses to those
persons who have not taken them out heretofore.
JOHN P. HILYARD, Deputy Collector.
Office GIG Market Street. Office hours . to
II A. NJ, l. to 81 P. NJ. ap.ls2w.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
AgantsI .

ook TO your interesHl Call and examine something
~ Urgently Issded By every person tsH samples sent
6hEh by mall for Twenty Cents that retail1 for Two
DqllSr' Da x6 6y WoLoorF No. I'D oHkTHIM SQUARE
NA" 'V"A' dec 22lyA
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
Books and BOOK Spsrs.

Books and Book Suers.
J. 7. HeAll, Wilmington,
J. b. Porter, "
Thos. Roberts, "
A. b. lnElse, "
George Craig, +"
Is. s. X Butler, "
Boots, Shoes and Leather.
Geo. \. Hagany, wll.,
John b. Murphy, !"
John Oosdsn, Smyrna,
J. II. Graham, "
A, Broadway, Willow Grove
II. Cowgirl,
sAmp. s. Baldwin, "
Israel Townsend, wills
Cabinei Ware.
samr. Meclars, WI.
l.. Y. Adair
5. O. FINLEY, Newark,
W. P, Householder.
4. T. Enos, Odessa.
Dry Goods and Carpets.
worreli a Child, VIII.
J. 3. Kennard,
d J. Irwin,
William B Sharp, "
w. Il. JAnvisr, 81, Georges.
saml. b, CleAYer Port Penn,
Chas. TatmAn, MlddletoWnl
John W. Cullea, Dover,
Albert Dudley, Camden.
Carriagss.
Jesse Alexander, Del City,
}. MeIrick, Wilmington,
frlst A Almond, &"
Jas Cox, MiddlstoWn,
sam'l Sharp, Milford,
y. b. Clark, Camden.
CloMin0.
Clayton wilds. Smyrna.
DeRiiiiry.
Dr.. II. Garrett, viii.
DR.. X W. Hainea. Newark,
DR.. W. q. A. Bouwlll, Dover
DR.. D. D. Smithers, smyrna
Dru0i and chemicGls.
+. Bringhurst, Wilmington
ii, X. Bringhurst, "
h. Molnall,
J. = Hofitaker, Smyrna,
ID. +. Burton, DoVsr,
NJ, NJ. Stevenson, FELTON,,
Albert N. Sutton, ST. Georges
Ears, Hat, and Cups.
Thos. D. Webb, Wilmington
Thos NJ. Culbert,
Gas FYriarss, &c.
WIN. Ferris, wilmih stou,
J n. Gawtbrop,
GiGSI and CAiHa Ware.
z. Y, DrNormandle, Wu.,
Jas q. plcksls.
HarSlodre
c. A. Rodney, Wilmington,
Capelle a Duncan,
Iron.
Ell Garrett, Wilmington.
Mcdowell 4 Co,
apr 29-2w
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29

MANUFACTURING AND MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
The several Sub Committees having been apPolnled oy
the Executive Committee sve special attention 70 9u
respective eassneAuons, and ieeling u not only ~ IN
poratlvs duty but pleasure in thus being ms
in aording you an opportunity Of placing the
IRON Delaware, worthy Of our noble little sate, hha
commsnsurAts with the generous aud patriotic
Of her cEsns rest confidently in the hope ihAt tne
aggregate offerings will add and lasting luhue 70
the fame, honor and glory Of Delaware. a.,
Thousands Of Brothers have dedicated their lives
upon altar Of their Country battling for our nation
atty smbodying mans inallsnAble right Of sefgovern'
msni aud armies are confronting the Rebels
and before the hunbandman gathers his bounfu harvest
death will reap and In his ghaatly feast from the Az
anto 70 the 0nlf and many heArthatone will be made
forever deoAts by the absence OF the Father Husband
Son aud Brother.
SHALL WI THE, who remain enjoying all the comforts
and blessings OF home hesitate to give part Of our
abundance that 1t may assuAge the anguish OF the sick
and wounded sodleri -, A.,
We ask you in rHrlR name but above all We appeal TO
you In behalf OF OWN MANHOOD that you may en-
JOY the uualloysd pleAsure-YoU DID YouR Durf.
HANSON ROBINSON, Chairman.
Have ali Merchandise aud Packages legibly marked 70
the cars Of SAMUEL NJ. HARRINGTON, JR., wilmington
Institute with tho Of the DoSOR The receipts will
HANSON ROBINSON, Chairman.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
sINsoN. Chairman
Lumber

Lumber.
Jesse Lane, Wilmington,
james NJ. Ellison, Del. City,
Geo. W. Chufehman, Clay.
mont.
W. M. Shakespeare, Dover,
A. ]. Barrett, Wilmington.
BAuduy Simmons, "
J. II. Boon, Fredetica,
Il. b Hastings, smyrna,
N. A. Coverdale, Kenton,
W. MeClellAnd, Newark,
Chas. &. Garretson, 1t. Goes.
Harness.
Casper Kendall, Wilmington
Jas. Conner, "
ChAs. Anderson, Del. City,
T. U. Ayres, "
VIM. G. Clark, Camden,
L. Geiser, Dover.
Hollop Ware and Stores.
h. 2. Piekels, Wilmington,
s. W. Roberts,
0eo. NJ. stetaon, Camden.
Miiiers and Farfnace0us
Produce
Il. Hounsheld. Wilmington,
q. Chandler, "
Jas. Evans. Dover,
John Peoples, Ii. Clay Fac
toty,
WIN. worden, Smyrna,
VIM. p. LindAle, Camden,
Adam Dayett, KlrkWood,
Henry Moore, Dover,
W. G. Robertson, Del, City.
Machinery.
J. D. Evans.
Cotton and Wooden Manu-
fdetures.
James Riddle, Wilmington,
D. LAmmot, Jr, "
d. Chlllaa, Newark,
John pilling, q"
VIM. @. shaw, New Castle.
Paper.
Curtis a Bro, Newark,
Alfred Jsasup, Wilmington,
Photograph,
Z. Garrett, Wilmington,
A. GAWthrop,
Pol0der.
II. DuPont, Wilmington,
Lammot DUPONT, "
snip ana Ship building
Harlan a Hollingsworth
a Co., Wilmington,
Thos. clyde, Claymont,
A. Reybold, Del. City,
Wilson l.. Cannon, Dover,
Jas. Deputy. Milford,
Jno. X, Kirkman, vii,
Tobacco and Se0arS.
John V. Chrlsty. VIII,
John Il. Brltton, "
J. Butz, "
John Christy,
5. X. Choats, Newark,
H. II. Hayman, 81. 0eoi ges.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
s NJ. pETTEEGILL & Co.

No. 81 Park Rotc Neio York, 4 6 Stdtsst., Boston.
Are our authorized Agents in those cities take Ad
vsrtssmsuts and subscriptions for the Journal aud
Statesman.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
DelswRi o. psa tns.ist OF az Sie~s
Central FaiFt
nlrur.orrmra A.p nrcnlsIclL DlTAHININI.

Al Logon Squsrs Phfahiphie e. eid II q. gnsssd SIaa
and Wsahdsd Ssldte's
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-29
a29-2t Chairman Of Ladies' Committee ,

MONEY AND STooKs.-S. Hilyard & Co., Bank.
ers, No. GIG Market street.. furnish us the follow
ing quotations, up to II o'clock, yesterday
U. s. 6's, Coupon 1875, ia oils
" 5-20's, 40 OIL
Z $40 Treasury Notes, Ill @1l2
Certificates Indebtedness, new, 9s!@ 9ss
Gold, II a. rs
r. R. Robinson, & Co., Bankers, corner of
Fourth and Market streets, furnish us the fol.
lowing quotations for April 28th, 1864.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-30
Movement Norihward Over the JONES
The Rebels Attach Us-We Repuise
md Pursue-Four Guns Taken.
WARRINGTON. Friday, u

WARRINGTON. FRIDAY, july -, Iecf
A letter from the Army OF the Potomac,
dated July %, says;
The arrival Of troops in the vicinity Of Bermuda
Hundred day or two ago attracted the attention oil
the enemy and caused them TO believe that an advance
on Richmond by way Of Malvern Hill was intended
force consisting Of Kershaws division OF Longstrec
corps and Wicoxs division Of Hills corps was imme
datcy withdrawn from the vicinity Of Petersburg and
sent down TO check the movement.
To counteract this Innneuver Of the enemy the %
Corps was detached and sent across the james River
and at 6; o'clock Yesterday morning our advance met
the Rebel skirnishers in open field opposite JOness
Neck, with battery in position at the edge Of he
woods on the further side Of the field.
long line Of skirmishers was a, once thrown out
WHO soon drove the Rebels 10 their breastworks where
they were kept holly engaged, while brigade OF the
LIST Division moved around the left OF the cnemys
line and getting on their flank charged, and drove
them from their guns into the woods capturing 30 60
prisoners four guns. and quantity OF small arms
The enemy fell back on their raenforcements who
occupied strong works built there two years ago. and
our troops followed taking up positions their front
and TANKS and before this reaches you the entire force
may be captured or routed.
The guns taken were four %0Pounder PARROTS. marked
MAY 90 1864 near Richmond" and ere the which
were captured from Pe 18th Corps at DFury' Bluff last
May.
Our loss only about hal dozen wounded. none
seriously.
Gen. Grant rode to the from In the afternoon In
pany with Gen. Hancock, andrevewed the position the
enemy were in. lie seemed veil pleased with the morn
ings operations.
Gen. Fosters command hadquite a Lively time with
the enemy yesterday at this place, but bis force being
weak he fell back half nile to a stronger position
which he held until the arvo Of the I'd Corps lie lost
40 or so wounded during the dry.
An attack was expected onW aIrens front yesterday
but II was not made.
Picket and artillery firing INDUCED in TO the usual
extent and sharper than usual In front Of the 18th
C0rpa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-30
THE NEW RAID.
Rebel. Falling BacL-They Will Concen.
trate at Winchester approximations On
Their Intentions.

Special Dispatch TO The NJ Y Tribune
HARpERs FERRY Friday, July %, 1864.
The Rebels have fallen back toward VIM
chester where it is believed they intend to concentrate
and make stand.
1t is barely possible that the Rebels viii try the des
perate expcdient Of making another dash on Washing
ton
It's impossible therefore, to predict future move
ments. A collision may occur before tomorrow morn
ing Spite Of all that be learned from scouts de-
serters and citizens tho number Of the nemy and the
composition Of his forces still matters fspecuation
4 train crossed Harpcr's Ferry Bridge to-day and
hand car will be sent up the road tomorrow from this
place in order to learn wha; damage has been done be-
tween here and Maftnsburg. which place Is now said
to BIO occupied by our cavalry. Nothing has been
heard to-day from Col Muligan. but it is believed he IL
still living.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-30

WARRINGTON, Thursday, July 2S-l2;D p i"'
Your correspondent c. 4. =. sends the ioiio"-
GrS Buffers HEADQUARTERS
Thursday, July 2S-Sun'So'
vo,oook and Sheridan marched night before last al
NIGH. md Yesterday Mt p. m, began crossing the
James. on a pontoon newly laid. little peio~ inc one
oonnectea with Fosters Judgment at Deep Bottom, on
tho ,ef, hank Barlows division the first over pusneu
roril ohooa swinging IN the river, and thanking 'he
-, o.;.;o, on,osed TO Foster. Two hundred anu
,h;, men Of the SD Pennsylvania. Col Lynch Mics
hrir,Ie charged and captured battery oil lour ~
no.ud lrrotts with loss Of only 90 The guns proved
10 be those Of Ashbys battery, lost by Gen. sii'' "
the early part Of the campaign While TINS a''"on
making in flank Foster demonstrated in 'front.' ~h'0'
doubtless helped toward the result. Hancock men, ne
his divisions came over, advanced nile up 'no H''i'
and Sheridan Torbers and Greggs div sions crossing
Immediately afterward. turned OIL on MS fien' anu
with Merritt's brigade, struck the New'maIAc' anu
Long. Bridge road at its intersection win tne
mn road some four miles above the latter place One
regiment charged and stampeded 300 Rebel cavalry
taking dozen prisoners The position now was Fos
ter with t-oops from the 10th Corps, with his left rest
ing on the James, the I'd Corps on his right then Sher
dams cavalry feeling ont all the roads, and swinging
ropnd nnon the enemy left flank the general direction
Of the line being from south TO northeast But the
Rebel positionwas range Of hills very strong anu nc
was known to have two inll divisions. kershaws oil
Longstreet's corps. and Wilcox's Of Hills. II was
almost night, and no further advance was attempted
The casualties number perhaps 80 In simply holding
his line the day before Foster had lost as many. run!
100 prisoners were aken 900 was the number reported
but could not count many. III the days operations
did rot effect all that was expected and nothing more
should come Of it, the movement may be Considered
successful and rather useful in the cheering effect OF
guns and prisoners taken without loss and In the treat
II affords IN tie breaking Of the monotony that lad be-
gun TO look Ike siege Gems. Grant and ingalls, were
on the field.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-30
The Maryland Scnre.
NALrINonr. Frlday. July q

BALTIMORE, Friday, July Sl-i0:f0p p. m.
Tie Americans special" dated Harper's
Ferry. says;
There is an invasion going forward here but Il ID not
al invasion Of Maryland Hnrpers Ferry is once again
in it's varied experience during this war the OF
active military operations.
Thus much may say without imparting any inior'
nation TO the enemy. for by the time this goes into
print they will know tia, before Maryland can be in
yaded again the question j. b. be decided who shall be
master In the valley Of the Shenandoah.
Without touching Oh conlrabGnd news By any refer.
ence TO the troops which side settle this
problem their number. commanders, &C, i may say
that the military authorities have pushed forward heir
counter movements against the schemes Of the Rebels
with an unusual degree OF vgor sagaoity and secTey
If tho Rebel force nger anywhere near Winchester
battle is among the probabilities within The next few
days If fought at all 1t viii be fought under eircum
stances that ought to. ard believe will give Us sue
cess II will not be a fight in which portion Of our
forces are exposed to the whole Rebel strength There
will DO no whipping this time by detail
We shall not be obliged 10 fight against superior
numbers Of the enemy and aso bad ngcmont our
own part II We are whipped the Rebels will have TO
show larger force in the Shenandoah Valley than has
We. been developed, except by rumor, and they win also
have 20 fight for what they get
II is doubtful whether any serious engagement will
oc oil. unless indeed our movements have been sui'
GENTLY rapid to take the Rebels by surprise We have
had abundant experience Of the unrufaness OF chnse
Of the enemy up the Valley. when they find 1t eKped
ent to avoid giving battle. There is for Stanton
or some Of the gaps ia which the Rebels have the I'D
vantage both Of start and distance and they gener
ally lead us, so inclined to believe It will be this
time.
Thore is one other point TO BIO taken into consdera'
ton and upon It may depend the whole question. The
enemy may be sufficiently in need OF the crops Of the val
ley 10 make II an imperative necessity that they should
fight for them 1t is undoubtedly the fact that these
crops have furnished TO very considerable extent the
subsistence for the army at Richmond. Tho question
as to who is tho master in the valley Is moro TO
be tested
There is nothing important from up the river. The
Rebels withdrew their pckets from opposite Williams.
port on Wednesday night, and yesterday Gen Kelley
rsoccupicd,Martinsburg Telegraphic communication
with that point has not been rSostabished mas any
train yet ventured up the condition Of the rord and
bridge at Opcquon Creek Is rot known. The bridge
over Buck Greek. beyond Martnsburg, is reported TO
have been destroyed.
The train crossed the bridge into Harpers Ferry to
day for the first time since the last Rebel occupacn
In pers TerTy has been burnt over nesin this being