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The Daily Dispatch: November 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
the conjunction of the Alexandria and Winchester turnpike with the Manassas Gap Railroad. Our cavalry advance, under Gen. Pleasanton, on Wednesday pushed forward to Barboursville, near Chester Gap. Before reaching that town he met the rebel Gen. Stuart, with three thousand cavalry and one battery. A splendid charge was made on them by the 8th Pennsylvania cavalry, whilst the 6th regular cavalry attacked them on the flank. The rebels were completely routed, leaving ten dead on the field, betheir dead was a Captain, and the Adjutant of a Virginia regiment was captured. Our loss was one killed, and five wounded. The conduct of our cavalry in this action was splendid, and they only need an open field to show their ability to vanquish Stuart's celebrated legion. Gen. Bayard's command of cavalry has occupied Salem, after driving out the 1st Virginia cavalry regiment. Salem is on the Manassas Gap Railroad, between Rectorville and White Plains. The whole line of this road is now in o
The Daily Dispatch: November 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Northern Virginia. (search)
From Northern Virginia. The reports from the Valley which reached us Monday evening represent everything as quiet in that section, the enemy having apparently yielded the possession of the country to our troops, whose picket lines extend to Charlestown and Martinsburg. A body of prisoners, one hundred and ten in number, were brought down on the train yesterday afternoon. They were captured in an engagement at Snicker's Ferry in the early part of last week. The number captured was 113, two of whom were left at Strasburg sick, and a Captain who was paroled at Staunton. Advices from Gordonsville state that General Stuart is daily skirmishing with the enemy along the line of the Rappahannock. No general engagement, however, is likely to occur at an early day.
The Daily Dispatch: November 29, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Fredericksburg. (search)
Latest from the North. Petersburg, Va, Nov. 28. --The New York Herald, of the 22d inst., (one day later news,) has been received. It says the rebels were still in possession of Fredericksburg at last accounts, but its surrender had been formally demanded. A large force of rebel cavalry, under Stuart, came to Warrenton Junction Friday, probably to make a raid, in their usually audacious manner, on the Union lines. Rumor was rife on Friday that Stonewall Jackson was at Winchester, with an eye to another raid into Maryland. The Herald thinks the condition of his crossing impossible. The estimates of the expenses of the Yankee army for the ensuing year, are put down at $48,000,000. Reports from the U. S. Adjutant-General's office estimates the number of sick soldiers at this moment at 106,000--nearly one-sixth of the entire Yankee army. Dispatches from Cairo state that the main body of the Abolition army is at Lagrange. Bodies of their cavalry have
The Daily Dispatch: December 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Another "raid" by Stuart's cavalry. (search)
Another "raid" by Stuart's cavalry. The New York Herald, of the 22d November, to a visit of a large force of Stuart's rebel army to Warrenton, 'probably with a view to take a dash upon the Union lines in their accustomed edacious manner." From a gentleman who principled in this little affair we learn that Col , with a portiStuart's rebel army to Warrenton, 'probably with a view to take a dash upon the Union lines in their accustomed edacious manner." From a gentleman who principled in this little affair we learn that Col , with a portion of Stuart's command, visited Warrenton at the time alluded to, and drove out in Yankees remaining there without the slightest on their part. In their flight they abandoned a large quantity of sutler's stores, and our the missives freely to wines, preserved cigars, boots, and other articles of luxury and substance. Colonel Stuart's command, visited Warrenton at the time alluded to, and drove out in Yankees remaining there without the slightest on their part. In their flight they abandoned a large quantity of sutler's stores, and our the missives freely to wines, preserved cigars, boots, and other articles of luxury and substance. Colonel Rosser, who was formerly with the Washington Artillery, of New Orleans, has greatly distinguished himself in and we are pleased to hear that he has been promoted to the rank of a Brigadier-General.
The Daily Dispatch: December 1, 1862., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
royed a cloth mill, and took possession of some flour belonging to the rebels. With regard to the movement of the rebels, it was as certained that Jackson's column moved to Front Royal on Saturday and Sunday, returned to Winchester on Monday, and from thence moved his army to war is the Ferry next day, establishing his headquarters between Milwood and Berryville. Yesterday General Sigel received information through his scouts that Stonewall Jackson was at Upperville near Paris, and General Stuart at Salem, just beyond Thoroughfare Gap they have strong pickets thrown out in every direction. The whereabouts of Jackson thus continues, as heretofore, a most mystical affair. Affairs on the Peninsula. A dispatch from Fortress Monroe, dated the 26th, says: The rebel guerrillas up Mobjack have been shooting our pickets, and Gen. Neglee, Military Governor of Yorktown, a few days since ordered an expedition into the bay to destroy all the buildings inhabited by the rebels
The Daily Dispatch: December 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], A skirmish in Hampshire-County — Federal Brigadier General killed. (search)
render the aid sought in their behalf. The noble soldiers composing this gallant regiment would be much cheered and comforted by donations of clothing — sheets, gloves, blankets, and overcoats, and other articles, (say under clothing,) so necessary and desirable at this season. It wrought nobly in the hard fought battles in defence of the Capital, and its gallantry at Sharpsburg, where it and the 15th Virginia accomplished, according to the declaration said to have been made by Gen'l Stuart has much as would have been expected of a division, has been the theme of all plaice. The homes they left at their country's call are in ruins. "The blackness of ashes" alone marks the spots where once mood their pleasant habitations! Will not the generous and the appreciative send them the desired tokens of sympathy? Any contributions of clothing, or money to be expended for the same, (thought the former would be preferred) may be left at the army intelligence Office, with t
The Daily Dispatch: December 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], Latest Northern news. (search)
there has been any decadence of the manly virtues in the Old Dominion, it is not because the present generation has proved itself either weak or cowardly or unequal to the greatest emergencies. No people, with so few numbers, ever put into the field and kept there so long troops more numerous, brave, or more efficient, or produced Generals of more merit, in all the kinds and grades of military talent. It is not a worn out and effete race which has produced Lee Johnston Jackson, Ashby, and Stuart. It is not a worn-out and effete race which for eighteen months has defended its capital against the approach of an enemy close upon their borders, and outnumbering them thirty to one. It is not a worn out and effete race which has preserved substantial popular unity under all the strain and pressure and sacrifices of this unprecedented war. "Let history" as was said of another race, "which records their unhappy fate as a people, do justice to their rude virtues as men" They are fight
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], The fighting at Philomont — Thieving operations of the Yankees, &c. (search)
ld Abe & Co. But, unfortunately for the safety of the place, not a single man took the oath. Therefore, all were confined in the storehouse. At about 12 o'clock Stuart passed over a compliment, in the shape of a shell, which soon formed about 10,000 Yankees and fourteen pieces of cannon in line of battle. They fought with greaty can to protect this place hereafter, for it afforded them great protection on the day of the fight. They planted their guns just in front of the place, so that Stuart would not shoot at them, which he avoided doing as much as possible, only one shell taking effect, and that in Mrs. Megeoth's kitchen; but with all their protection, Stuart, with only one gun, killed five and wounded eighteen that we know of, sustaining a loss himself of only three men wounded. The Yankee army had hardly passed, before White with his men were here, there, and everywhere through this country, gathering up stragglers, sutlers stores, wagon trains, etc., which seemed to
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Fredericksburg. (search)
Later from the North. Petersburg, Dec. 10. --New York dates of the 8th inst. have been received. No movement had been made by Burnside up to Sunday. The New York papers report that Jackson had joined Lee at Fredericksburg, and now forms the left wing of the rebel army. It was rumored, also, that Stuart's cavalry was on the north side of the Rappahannock, moving between the forces of Burnside and Sigel. The cold on Saturday night was intense. The Abolition troops suffered considerably. Six Abolition pickets are reported to have been frozen to death. The ice in the Potomac near Aquia creek is nearly two inches thick. It is stated that a body of rebels occupied Thoroughfare Gap and Warrenton Junction on Saturday. Col. Perny Wyndham was about to make a reconnaissance. Sigel has issued a proclamation, ordering an election for Congress for the district of Norfolk, Princess Anne, Nansemond, Portsmouth, and Isle of Wight. Jos. Segar has secured his constitu
The Daily Dispatch: December 16, 1862., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
e letter, noticing a reconnaissance of theirs near Fredericksburg, Va., a few days since, says: The reconnaissance resulted in the taking prisoner of one of Stuart's scouts. More of the enemy were seen, but they managed to escape. The prisoner was taken to Gen. Hooker's headquarters and a guard stationed over him. He is a a rough, hard visage. He stated that he enlisted in the 4th Virginia cavalry at the commencement of the war, but had been for the past year serving as scout to Gen. Stuart. Accord- ing to his statement, that General had at his disposal a body of men whose exclusive business was scouting. The prisoner congratulated himself upon having been taken by a whole brigade, as his reputation would suffer, in Stuart's estimation, if he had been surrounded by a less force. His horse, which is a fine looking and valuable animal, was purchased by him not more than three days ago.--In regard to the position and strength of the rebels at Fredericksburg, his infor
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