The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-02-04
From Western Virciuiu.
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HEAD-QRs. DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGIN

I1EAD-QRs. DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA,
January 80 1864.
This morning accommodating force tina
had been sent out from Col. CampbeI's COM
mand, returned after having gone to Romney
There they divided into three columns one
going out on the Winchester road thirty miles
the other down Grassy Lick road to the vicin,
lily of Wordensville and the third on the old
Mooretield road. None Of these columns met
with serious opposition on their advance. The
information which they gained proves to be
OF high Importance, and tell of mysterious
movements proceedings and preparations with
in the rebel lines.
We took Capt. d. Tender, of Company A,
47th Georgia regiment, prisoner He says
that some five or six Georgia and Alabama
regiments have been divided into small squads
and stationed at different points III the valleys
and mountains, to prevent desertions. He
reports that his company met portion of Col
Mulligan's troops, had fight, was whipped
and had to skedaddle.
[ The rebel officer also reports that the enemy
is actually pressing all men into the service
between the ages Of Is and 50.
From his story it seems that some Of the
North Carolina and few of the Virginia regi-
ments are looked upon and watched with sus
| picion.
The latest news from the Kanawa Valley
reports all quiet aud safe
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 81
Dispatches received at the War Department
from Gen. Kellys command, state that On
Saturday afternoon a supply train, on the way
to Petersburg, was attacked by a rebel force
under Gen. Rosser, and after severe resist
ance by the escort, was captured by the rebels.
Gen. Kelly dispatched force in pursuit of the
enemy,
No further intelligence has been received
from Gen. Kelly to-day.
New YORK, Jan. 81
The Hefald's special from the headquarters
Of West Virginia has the following: The com
mand of Col. Thaburn which comprised the
garrison at Petersburg arrived ali safe late
last night. He evacuated his position in con-
sequence Of information that the enemy with
a large force would attack him in the morning
The enemy did attack Petersburg this morning
with artillery They made regular approache;
and finally charged, but found no opposing
force Col Thaburn was within hearing witt
his retreating column
Military affairs are now encouraging.
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The Rebel 4GFtssy 6u II Rsass Way.
New YORK, Jan. IS.
A special to the Herald, dated ''Army o
the Potomac, January 26th," says Il ha(
a long interview to day with an officer of higl
military rank in the Army of the Potomac
who has had opportunities for frequent con
versation with deserters from the rebels. II,
does not believe that any part of Lees army
has been sent out of Virginia. He does believt
there has been fight among the rebels OF
the South side of the Rapidan-that there is ;
general distrust of the fidelity of the rebel pick
ets-that the soldiers i'll Lees army are anx
ious to grasp at the earliest possible period til,
olive branch of peace held out to them by th,
Amnesty Proclamation, take the oath of allie
glance, and become again good citizens-tha
there is actual restitution in the rebel army
that the supply of rations is extremely short
and it is with the greatest difficulty tina
enough reaches the army to make even tn
small daily issue that is furnished the suppl
of forage is so short that cavalry horses ar
cared for very tenderly, aud nearly all picket
ing is done by rebel infantry, the object bein,
to keep their horses in condition for serv;c
when the spring campaign opens
ARMY OF THE PoToMAC.
January 81.
1t was two Mississippi regiments, that ope1
fight their way out Of the rebel lines for til
purpose of taking the oath of allegiance to I'll
United States Unfortunately they did nc
succeed, though they made brilliant attac
upon the troops that were ordered to resis
their progress, It is expected that full infol
nation will reach here shortly by which som
idea may be formed of the losses on bot
sides,
From twenty-five to forty deserters cam
into our picket lines Of the 2nd Army Corr
daily, and as many to the 3rd Corps, moi
withstanding that four sl<irmish lines hav
been thrown out by the rebels to prever
it.
a construction train Of the military railroa
was attacked this evening by guerillas, {
Grand Switch, about one and a half mile
from Alexandria. Twelve shots were free
Gen Slough immediately dispatched squad
ron of men in pursuit