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rning. He was an excellent officer and loved by his men. I believe he leaves a young wife residing in New Jersey. From the accounts we have from the enemy, I think they have but a small force in this vicinity. When the cavalry returns to-morrow morning we shall know more. Maj. Gen. Dix came up this evening from Fortress Monroe on the C. W. Thomas, and consulted with Gen. Keyes, who commands the expedition. The boat is about to leave, so that I must close. The raid in Northwestern Virginia. The Wheeling Intelligencer, of Saturday, has the following: The rebels had got as near Parkersburg yesterday evening as Petroleum and were still on their road. They will reconnoitre that place and see what they can do. Failing to see a good chance to go into town they will turn off to the left and strike out into the Wirt and Kanawha county. It is said they have captured great quantities of horses and cattle and other booty. So also has the other column that was left