On Saturday morning last a detachment of the cavalry of Gen. Wade Hampton, under the command of the general in person, made a rich haul on a Yankee train in the neighborhood of Occoquan. They captured a train of wagons twenty-seven in number, laden with the choicest articles for the gay Christmas season. Many of the articles captured were labeled “Christmas presents for Gen. Burnside,” and consisted of fine brandies, cigars and wines, and indeed everything calculated to elevate the fallen spirits of the Yankee chieftain. Besides these there was a good supply of sutlers’ stores, embracing boots and shoes, gauntlets, and nearly every other article necessary for the comfort of man during the cold season.
In addition, one hundred and seventy Yankees who were guarding the train were made prisoners and arrived in this city yesterday.—They also captured the notorious John C. Underwood, who has been acting as a pilot for the Yankees since the war commenced, in the counties or Fauquier, Prince William and others on the Potomac border. When discovered he was closely concealed in a lady’s wardrobe, with the door locked. The proprietress of the wardrobe was wry indignant at the soldiers who broke open the door and dragged Underwood from his concealment.”—From the Richmond Dispatch, Dec. 24.
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria, VA