Monday, June 17, 2013

From the South


HARRISONBURG, April 30.

Through secession channels, it is learned that the Governor of North Carolina was arrested and imprisoned in Richmond two weeks ago on account of his Union sentiments.

It was observed to-day that Jackson had removed his wagon trains back some six miles since yesterday, indicating his intention to retire still further rearward, or else entertaining a dread of an attack on them by your forces.

A squadron of cavalry was the only rebel force discovered to-day on the right side of the Shenandoah.  There was one wagon entered the village of McGaugheystown where they remained till about dark.  They came by the Port Republic route.

We have noting confirmatory of the occupation of Staunton by Gen. Milroy.

The river is still too high to attempt a passage with safety.

A dense smoke was seen in that direction to-day, but the cause is unknown.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, May 1, 1862, p. 1

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