New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-09

Dealings with (auerriilss-M W. sSy,s
Rascalities-AnI Improvement in "Oashs
Of Aliegtance''-lnis nisss in Winches-
icr-How Supplies arc Sent 10 the
Army-Hospital Items-sanitary and
Christian Cemmissiens-Col. Duaiey.
From Our Special Correspondent.
WINCHESTER, Va, Oct n, 1894
Under a recent order from headquarters, a
large number of citizens Of this place took their depart
ure for the North this morning. route for Fort Della
ware or Fort Warren.
The frequent attacks Of late upon trains by guer
rilIas the murders and robberes committed and the
frequent instances where information OF cmorts
is known to have been communicated by citizens who
encourage or connive at this system Of brgandage II
they 10 not actually share in H. has made II necessary
a measure Of selfprotection TO send these people
where they cannot do further mischief In the last
where tue train having the Paymasters along was at
tackled and was only saved by the presence Of strong
guard and two batteries OF artillery it ascerafned
that Mosby present in person, with some three
hundred men, that he stopped at a house near where
the attack was made to await the approach OF the Train.
and that while there 1t in conversation that
Mosby had been fully informed of the coming OF the
Peymasters train and also that Gen. Dune was 10
proceed North from Wnchest with q train that day.
The latter captured and carried off, He had pro-
ceeded ahead Of his train with dozen picked bns
wa. oycrpowcred and captured before could
come I'D Col. Mulch Of the L. s. Sanitary Commission,
who present, and assisted in depoyng the troops
when the Paymasters train was attacked states that
the guerrllas finely mounted. and when finally
the right about by the of batteries Tho
whole troop cleared high stone wall at a bound and
disappeared IN an incredibly short space OF time IN tie
There were many Of the citizens above named who
were anxious to take the oath of allegiance, but they
instead, required to Orore Their oyaAy This most
OF them unable 10 do. This salutary measure
though long delayed it is believed will have good
effect, II necessary the whole valley viii be cleared of
its male inhabitants. Those sent away comprise the
wealthest citizens OF the place and are OF ali ages GUm
Iv a trustworthy census taken by one Of the Oldest
loyal inhabitants there are ninety Union families here
The tOgu. before the contained about 1900 inhab
tants. During Wednesday when 1t became known
that Early had gained advantage and the arrival Of
stragger told but too plainly that We were falling back
In s0me disorder the town became inbilant Citizens
who seldom show themselves out upon the street
and eocd with exceeding great JOY at the prospect of
having the Rebel army in town before night. Their
JOY, however. soon turned into sadness. 81 tho
sound of the retreatng cannons gave notice Of Earys
discontinue.
Each train which traverses the valley TO carry sup
plies 10 our army requires the protection OF strong
guard Of both infantry and cavalry to prevent surprise
and capture by prowlng bands of gnerrillas The in
fantry march with skirnishers ahead; file on each
side Of tie train distributed along its whole length, Win
cavalry thrown out at distances .. from one 10 two
hundred Yards and with cavalry bringing up and COW
eriRg the rear. A whole brigade is often employed
guard a single train. In this manner met tram
% DAY between Winchester and Newbern, proceeding
cautiously along with eyes turned often an1cusY rgDt
left If in anticipation OF descent OF gnerrias
from some belt Of woods, from behind neigh
boring hill In the train going north were several ner-
vous paymastoS, who having got nd OF their iSrge
stock Of greenback had nothing now to concern them
selves about but their lives liberties Who wocdnt
be paymaster TO he followed by yucrrlas and shot at
mp and down the Shenandoah Nsleyi
The sheridan hospital established upon grassy
81 afNl fha sHuIn
spring object which will attract the notice OF any
person passing through the town II village OF new
aud large tents comfortably arranged for the re-
ception Of the wounded from the baite-heid, where
the cases assorted the worst retVlned Tor
treatment and the remainder who are able 10 bear the
journey, sent forward To MaTtnsburg and Bsltimors
This hospital established here Immediately follow.
ing the battle Winchester and the records show tIsi
about three thousand have been received treated
and passed through their hands since that ume Dr -
Il. Hayden, the Assistant Medical lhspecorIeners ~
Washington, IL IN charge OF the hospital. By The POI
Likeness Of Dr. Henry Root formerly OF the eth New
York regiment aud now Surgeon Of the 5itb-a youn'
teer in this good work shown through the dir
ferent wards Of this admirably arranged nstintlon
The number OF patients now reinalnlngn about Jot
among them are many Of ampgaton and Of terri.
be limitations suffered during the battle Of Cedar Creek
The prompt and cheerful attentions bestowed by No
Surgeons FAR 20 keep mp the spirits OF the men ana
all seem he doing well one poor fellow, belonging 10
tho 18th West Virgins who has had both arms anpn
taied and also La ing CHASTITY wound IL the thigh -
nursed by bis faithful little son ana among me moss
Dr. Root that be did not vote for Mr. Lincoln, bu' he
would vote for him this nme if he had to walk up TO the
polls with toe ballot between bis teeth.
Another who had been wounded in FIVE places wac
asked by the doctor playfuily II be WAS peace man
Yes" he answered % piece man--the Rebs
have got frs pieces Of me and soon as get vel
moan IL e. Disoe OF thcm.'
Tie sanitary and Christian Commissions and To
German Relief Associations heve all been actively en-
poyed IN the distribution Of the usual comforts, ana
have done an amount Of good which cannot be est
mated The wounded and sick soldier have come.
almost instinctvey 10 20 the Sanitary or nrisi'n
commissions as soon a. from wounds or cold be- tes
the need Of clothing any OF the muti'orn comforts
the Commission supplies. Col. Mulch the abe and
indcfatgabe agent 81 the Sanitary Commission. has Lie
hcadquarters now here and is bus!y eng aged in tho
distribution Of the late liberal invoices eceyed He 10
ably assisted by MY. llama a discreet and capable
Young centamar who has served IN me ranks, and
dertands the wants OF the soldier and the best way OF
meeting them He has made himself almost lndlspen-
sable 10 the genoy in this Department
Col Dudley Of the Both Mass, has been promoted &c
the command of the Third Brigade. Second Division,
Nineteenth Army Corps. His regiment lost heavily
during the hate engagements He is a good officer.
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