Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-03-04
WAR NEWS.

day last. A Yankee force composed
entirely of Cavalry made descent up.
on the Central Rail Road at or near
Fredericks Hall, and. toreup portion
of the track. The wires were also cut
at the SAME time, thus leaving us
without any communication with
Richmond for several days past. We
have therefore to rely upon Madam
Rumor for news to fill up the vacuum
caused by the suspension Of the mails
and the interruption ofthe wires, leav-
ing our readers free 70 judge for them
selves as to its correctness.
The Charlottesville Chronicle Of
Tuesday, gives us the following
owe learn from Major Mason, COM
mander Of the troops at tbs point.
that the enemy about IL o'clock on
yesterday surprised and attacked the
artillery camp, abor.jo five miles dis
tant, burning only few tents. The
camp consiste, of two batteries, (l6
pieces, and only one of the batteries
was reach sd by the enemy. One OF the
batteries opened in a most brisk man
mr., using grape and canister. The
attacking squad which crossed the riv-
er Numbering about one hundred and
fifty men) was soon driven back, and
was supported by force whose num-
Der is unknown. They remained in
line of battle until nearly sunset,
when they commenced retreating in
the directian of Earleysville.
The raid SO far, has not proved very
serious. The only damage done, was
the buyning of Rio Bridge and Mills,
SIX mifts distant from this place.
This force undoubtedly came from
Madison Court House, via James City,
and EarleysviIle.
Our military authorities are certain
ly AWAKE to a just sense Of duty.
Preparations, (Which we deem impru-
dent to mention, are on foot to thwart
any movement the enemy may make
in this direction.
Just before going to press, we learn
from reliable source, that the enemy
have retreated beyond Earleysville,
which is IL miles from this place.
LATEST.
MARCH, 2nd.-Through the tele-
graph operators along the lines we
learn that the enemy made their ap-
-n,,onoo .D;4I;, 2 ,,,:1oc IS p,ob-orI
en- Tuesday, and were met by the city
Battalion, who in short time was
compelled to fall back by the power
Of superior numbers, the forces COM
posed Of the clerks and employees in
the different departments at Richmond
was then ordered out to the support of
the battalion end after q short en-
gagement with the enemy were in like
manner forced back, after losing one
Of It's officers. In the mean time~ the
Cavalry commands Of Gems. Hampton
and Lee came up and pitched into tho
Yanks and drove them off
On4say G. II. Feb 49, -Mosby ambush
cd Is ecout!ng party Of che enemy's cavalry,
consisting Of one hundred aud thirteen men,
under Capt Reid, between Broad Run aud
Drainsyile on Tuesday.
Mosby killed twenty, among them Capt
Reid commanding the enerny's party, wound
ed eight or ten more, and brough. off sew
enty one prisoners, among them one Cap
tain, two Lieusouants. 81 psivstes and one
negro.
Mosby lost one killed and four wounded,
He also captured the arms and equipments
Of the prisoners and fifty horses.
Many Of the enemy's horses were killed
Mosby's horse was shot under him.
The fight lasted about fifteen minutes.
Il is reported that the enemy are advan-
cling from Culpepor G Fl. by way Of Madi-
SOB G. Il, with infan.ry, artillery and
cavalry.
Orxvap G IT, Web 2a-Thc enemy's in
faatry occupy Madison Q II, Is miles
above here.
Their cavalry were ct s.anardsyille to-
day, moving in the direction Of Charlot!es-
vile.
Some cannonoding las been going on TO-
day in the direction Of Madison G II.
This movement is not beloved to be more
than reconnaissance on the part Of the en-
envy. Preparations have been made to
meet them.
RIonMoND, Feb Information re-
ceiyed to-day indicates that Mead army is
in motion. It is believed the demsnstra-
ton against Madison Court House is feint
to divert attention from the. movements on
our right.
To day about an hour after the mail trsin.
for GordonsVille, with Gen Lee on board.
had passed Frederick Hsll, force of the
enemy appeared near the latter place. Nc
further particulars:
RICHMOND, Feb 29.-The latest advices
from above indicate that Yankee cavalry
movement is being made on the Centra
Railroad at Charlottesville and Frederick
Hall.
Eeur Per Cent BeEds.
1t will be seen by reference to the
Depositary's notice in another column
that he is prepared to receive money
for FOUR PER CENT bonds. Those who
desire TO invest the old issue in these