The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-16
SHENANDOAH
Cavalry Expedition Beyond
wildwood,
&c.,

Mr.. Charles III. FarreII's Despatch.
WINCHESTER Va, JAM IL 1855.
4 CAVALRY EXPEDITION THE EsEMY's COUNTRY.
cavalry expedition, consisting Of the First New York
cavalry, Colonel Adams, and the First Virginia. Lieu
tenant Colonel Caphar the whole under the command Of
Colonel Adams, Acting Brigadicr General left their camp
daylight yesterday morning scout in search Of the
enemy They proceeded by the Bcrryvlle and Winches
pike passing over the old battle field of September TO-
Colonel Adams, in his movements, deployed hankers
each side of his main column and sent forward strong
advance guard The Of the column was also SINH
larry protected The Opequan creek was crossed In
safety although the rains had swelled It
siderable extent After crossing the creek the troops
pushed forward briskly. After the command was two
hours the march rebel gueras detached squads
were observed at various points, but always keeping out
of range Of the Spencer rifles of troops.
The command reached Benyville, a distance Of
twelve miles, without meeting with any opposition.
At Berryvle the people, who intensely secesh
as meek Quakers; but underneath this observed
that reachery for which the rebels OF this section
notorious. The village was not molesed the prop
erty damaged From BerTyvile troops took route
to the right, proceeding on the Mlwood road which
runs parallel the Shenandoah river and the Blue Ridge
Mountains Rebel bushwhackers were observed the
opposite side of the river but promptly scattered
by the sharp crack Of Union rifles.
At Milwood everything found unusually quiet,
the inhabitants reporting that armed rebels had been
in that vicinity for some weeks previous. From Mil
wood the command proceeded to Berrys ferry ford
the Shenandoah, opposite Ashby's Gap No opposition
they beat furtive retreat the approach Of co
umn.
The Shenandoah found utterly unfordable, the
water being fourteen feet deep at Berrys ford Colonel
Adams was anxious the river pass through Ash
bys Gap Paris and capture some of Mosbys men, who
make place their rendezvous but the circumstances
already referred to prevented.
RETURN
On the return trip the column passed point the
battle field of Nneveh where in November last Colonel
Adams regiment made OF the gallant cavalry charges
Of the war; driving General McCauslands rebel cavalry
brigade full gaop and putting many rebels hors da
combat with their sabres. Colonel Adams command
captured two pieces OF artillery in this affair, of
which was captured by the Colonel in person.
The troops in excellent spirits during the trip,
but were disappointed in not meeting a force Of the
enemy. The command returned at night, having trav-
81 led forty miles during the day.
ENEMY.
The rebel General Rosser with hts division Of cavalry,
has gone into winter quarters at Stanton General
McCausands command has gone into winter quarters at
Milford Mudwall Jacksons rebel brigade is at Creighs
vile, Eastern Virginia.
THE NEW COMMANDER CAVALRY DIVISION
Brigadier General Chapman succeeds General Powell
(resigned) the command Of tho Second division Of
cavalry.
General Powell will leave here in few days for his
residence in Ironon Ohio where he proposes to pursue
civil fc His resignation is generally regretted by off,
Gers and men in this army
Mr.. Theodore G. Wilson'S Despatch.
CUMBERLAND, Jan. Is, 1885.
report was received late last night that the enemy
was advancing on Weston in heavy force Information
has been received to-day, through reliable source dis
crediting the report.
salute fired here to night in honor OF the arrival
OF distinguished general officer This is sent to meet
any reports arising Of heavy firing being heard in the
direction Of Cumberland.