Boston (MA) Traveler, "From Fredericksburg, Va.," July 1, 1862

FROM FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – We have received a copy the Christian Banner, a paper published at Fredericksburg, Va. It is printed upon brown paper, but it is well filled with reading matter, all of a loyal character. In regard to the continued stampede of negroes, the Banner says:

              The stampede of negroes continues with increased numbers— on last Thursday one hundred and fifty crossed over to the north side of the Rappahannock river. They are going, going, and will soon be gone. What do secession orators say now? Why don’t they make speeches, delineating the beauties, glories, and excellence of secession? Where is the immovable foundation on which African slavery is based?

              The Banner has an article upon the present aspect of affairs in Virginia, in which it is stated that agricultural affairs to a great extent have neglected is that State. As to the result of the rebellion, he thinks it impossible for the South to conquer. Even supposing General McClellan’s whole army should be demolished before Richmond, the Federal Government would not give up the contest and acknowledge the independence of the South