, 1862-05-10

W ASHlNGION, April lIn--Alter burning
about $50 log houses at Lowry's Point, our crews
returned to their ships loaded with blankets, mus
kets and medicines left by the rebels in their
flight The fleet proceeded to Rappahannock,
two miles above. On arriving, the Commodore
landed and was met by large concourse of oiti-
zens of all colors and ages. A flag was hoisted
and the people told that if it was torn down the
town would be burned Contrabands brought in
formation that four large schooners and other OBJ
structions had been sunk in the narrow channel
five miles from Fredericksburg, to prevent our
reproach. As far as could be learned, no rebel
soldiers were on the neck of land between the
Potomac and tie Rappahannock, except few
pickets, probably composed of Marylanders, to
prevent the escape of the negroes. On the 18th
our feet captured vessel on board of which was
found letters, from which it was ascertaned that
the rebels were evacuating Fredericksburg, and
talked of burning the town. The feet on their
return, captured two very fine schooners at the
mouth of Collins creek
WASHINGTON, April 1Sth.-Gen. Shields di-
vision occupied Mount Jackson yesterday morn
ing. At o'clock the enemy appeared in force
in front Of Rudes' Hill They resisted our ad-
vance with energy in order to obtain time to burn
the bridges, locomotives and cars which would ac-
emulate at the terminus of the railroad Our
movements were so sudden that we were able to
save the bridges two locomotives and several cars
MANY prisoners have been taken, and several
horses we're captured
Gen. Banks teegraphs to the Department from
New Market that that place occupied by ouI
forces last night There had been some artillery
skirmishng, but no loss on our side.
ST. LOUIS April Sth-Oficers from Pittsburg
anding report all quiet there Active prepara-
tions were going on for another battle 1t was
supposed that the enemy intended to make a
second dashing attack upon the Federal forces.
The hostile armies are close that the skirmish-
ing of pickets is continually going on.
Indian graves containing gold have been dis
covered on Santa Clara's Land, Central America
Much excitement prevailed in that region.
Gen. Hunters official report of The capture oi
Fort Pulaski, says We captured AZ guns, 1000
pounds of powder and good supply of provis-
IONS"
WASHINGTON April 19:h.-Specql dispatches
to the New York papers state, it is said on the
authority of intercepted letters from Richmond
that several editors of rebel newspapers have been
hung for publishing intelligence which was con-
traband of war.
The prospect of the passage of the Pacific Rail
road Bill during the present session, is not prom.
ising
Gen. Mroy has occupied Monterey. Highland
county, Va The confederates, 1000 in number
with cavalry companies and two pieces of arte-
~, attacked and drove in his pickets. The Gen
eral Immediately reinforced his advance, when q
sharp skirmish ensued, which resulted in the rou
of the rebels.
PHILADELPHIA, April 18th.-Ex-Secretary o
War Cameron, was arrested here to-day on com
plant of Pierce NJ Butler, for his alleged illega
retention in Fort Lafayette. Cameron's intention
was to start for Russia at an early day.
Deserters from Beauregard's army report the
arrival of Gen. Price on Saturday, 10Th, with
10000 men.
Southern papers state that reinforcements are
pouring in upon Beauregard at an unexampled
rate. He has now 100000 men in bis command
He is terrifying Cornth, building entertainments
and digging rife pits. The rebels entertain nc
doubt of success the next time.
Gen. Sherman had brisk encounter, two mile,
! fror, D;fteb,,ro 7 ,uitI &c Dao,ro
CARDS army. He defeated them, killing so.
Special dispatches to New York papers say that
Gen. Wright in abandoning Jacksonville, Florida
brought away with him 1,2OO inhabitants who
were afraid to be found there by the returning
rebels. Several Unionsts who ventured to re-
main, were hanged.
WASHINGTON, April 19th-Gen. McDowell'
division marched yesterday from Warrenton juno
ton upon Frederick burg. The march was dis
puted by one regiment of infantry, one of cavalry
and battery of artillery. They made several
distinct stands, but were driven across the Kappa.
hammock Our loss was killed and 16 wounded
The rebels burned the bridges over the river al
Fredericksburg. Our troops have not yet occu-
b lCu lilC lOWu oman lJdillCn blOoo anu lSSiOos
the river to the outskirts. They have been warned
by loyal citizens not to venture too far, except in
force. The large body of rebels who occupied
the place until recently, have gone to yorktown.
WASHINGTON, April 2lst.-Specals to the New
York papers say our forces under Gen. Augier still
occupy the nights of Falmouth opposite and COM
manding Fredericksburg. On Friday a flag oi
truce crossed the Rappahannock to communicate
with the municipal authorities all of whom re-
main. The City Council had called meeting az
ter the appearance of our forces and appointed a
committee to confer with the federal Generals
relative to the occupation of Fredericksburg, and
protection of private property.
Vast amounts of grain and other forage are
stored in the vicinity of fredericksburg and much
wheat belonging to the rebel army. The enemy
besides destroying the bridges, burned 3 steamers
and 20 schooners loaded with corn.
Gen. McDowells design to march on Freder-
cksburg has been kept secret, and was not pub
liely known here until the suburbs of the town
were occupied by him. Our army is now in full
occupation.