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THE CITY.

A sWIEDLuR o. solDrERs' FAnnHs An
EusEuB.-A few days since City Marshal
Gallagher reooived letter from Chief Of
Police Kinsslls, Of Auburn, N. Y, inform
ing him Of the arrival In that place Of
an oficer from Providence, R. T., in pursuit
Of q OoOundrel who recently LETT that city
with $sOO, entrusted 70 him BY members Of
z Rhode Island Regiment TO be distributed
70 their families. he had been tracked by
The Of8oor 10 Auburn, but had quit that
place = few days previous 10 his arrival
The name By which he wa known in Aa-
burn vas G. P. Smith, snd letters having
been received By the Postmaster there, sign-
ed with the above name, requesting that
letters coming 70 that PostofRee sbOuld BE-
sont 70 Cleveland, o., led oficsr Kinsella 10
telegraph on Monday 10 MarshAl Gallagher
70 keep look ont for him al the Postofice,
giving him minute description Of his per-
son.
Accordingly, officer Mcintyre was de-
tailed 70 attend at the Postofice, and in
structed TO arrest any one answering the de-
Hoription given Of Smith, the Postolice
clerks being also informed Of the natter
Not many hours were spent in watching ill
the sWindler presented himself at one Of
the delivery windows and was nsbbed.-
he was taken 70 the County JAN and kept
TN yesterday morning, from whence he was
removed 70 the Johnston Street Station. BE
Is a stylish, hashy fellow sn6 doubtless &
consummsts scOundrel. There is certainly
no language too strong in condemnation Of
Z man who viii steal the money committed
to his keeping BY the soldiers for their fam
lies. -....
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FROn WAaHINRTON.

WlHmHGl01 Way 8.
Official dispatches II ce.yci hcfe indicate that
the enemy are IN large force and strongly en-
trenched near Willismsburgh, and that the7 in
tend to dispute at that point the further progress
Of our army. .-s
There has been some brisk Sighting In which
Gen. Hancock had taken two redoubts a1d re-
net charge. Ia the engh cement General Han
cocks forces are said to have killed two rebel
COlOnels, two Lieutenant ColOnel8 ana captured
one Colonel and $50 prisoners.
Gen. Mcclellan highly compliments General
Hanoocks conduct
At the time of sending the dispatch our loss
was not known, but II was supposed to have been
considerable In proportion % the extent Of The
engagement as the fight was very severe ~
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ANOTHER BATTLE.

WILLIAMSBURG, Nay 6th-lO 2. N.
To Hon. EDWIN NJ. STANTON:
After arranging for movements up the York river,
was urgently sent for to come here. md Cen
10 johnson in front Of me in strong force probably
greater good deal than my own.
Gen. Hancock has taken two redoubts and repulsed
Earys rebel brigade By real charge with the bayO-
net taking Colonel and 15Oprisonerss and al ing at
least 3 Colonels and many priEates. dis eonouet
was brilliant In the extreme. do not know our e1.
act oss but fear that Gen Hooker has lost consider
ab on oar left. learn from the prisoners taken,
that the rebels intend dsputiDg every step to Rich
mond. shall run the risk Of at least holding them
in check here while resume the original plan. Ny
entire force is undoubtedly considerably inferior %
that of the rebels, who will fght WELL but viii do
an can with the force at my disposal.
fsigned,) GEO. B, MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

NdloAaQt nay o.
Special 10 the Journal lfom Padneah:
JsH Thompson is IN Western KsntuekY with / ,0e0
cavalry. He eamo aoross = company % outiss' Ne
braska horse yesterday, near Dresden, and sattsfed
them 10 every direction No loss Of life. Quite an
xcitemmt exists In the country 10 relation 70 this
raid of Jsdrs,
A report is current here, which Il generally BE-.
leved that CoIlnth evacuated last night and ta
our troops now have full Possession.
CHICAGO, Nay 9.
Special TO the Times from Cairo:
The steamer Walsh reached here this morning from
Pittsburg Landing. Tbs army q 90 far advanced
from the river that nothing 4 known Of is move
mentg.
A drenehing rain e falling which has continued
for tWenty-fJur hours With0uf inJermission.
A report is current that Gen. Pops's army occupied
Corinth on Sunday .sW regiments were posted 10
front, who arg said 70 have been taken prisoners.
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RRnnI WAaHINGrnN.

y AahAAaA0Af "A PM etAA-
All letters for New Orleans should be sent to
New York for Transmission by Government
steamers
Signed, J. A. KAsSON, Asst. P. n. Gen.
The lately arrived Press agent gives some ad-
ditiOnal particulars from advance near Williams
burgh, dated Monday evening. In the tight
there our loss was seventeen killed and about
forty wounded Eighty rebels were left dead On
the field and forty wounded. We took nearly
200 prisoners. Their dead were buried BY Us on
the Geld. A stand Of colors belonging to rebel
cavalry regiment was captured and are now on
their way to Washington.
Gen. Mcclellan and staf arrived on the field
at i've O'Clock. He rode to the front greeted BY
cheers from the troops he Immediately assumed
command.
Rain has poured in torrents all day.
JEFF Davis was at Richmond at last accounts
The enemys works at Williamsburg are very
formidable, extending across the Peninsula.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07
RRnI NEW YORK.

NEW IORK, Nay D.
The Edinburg arrived this evening from Queens
town, Gath:
The Times of the 24th says adyices from America
indicate that the recent battle had no effect in Great
ing the hope among the leading hOuses that the ter
mination OF the var was at hand Shipments et
gold were beginning 10 eEciie approximations and II
would surprise no 0ns to hesr Of decree from
Washngt0n prohibiting the export Of specie
The Times announces the termination Of its CORES
Bondsnce from the Potomac, and says the President
rmally decided that Russell would not be permitted
to avail himself Of AIcClean's invitation 70 socom-
pany the army, that the Federal Government fears
independent crfcisng, that the troops were desrou
Of carrying with them an historian whom the World
would believe; that Russell would have been received
with Joy in the rebel camp, but out OF scrupuou5
regard for confidential trust and fear OF iuputation
that be would AFFORD than useful infornations be re-
turned to England
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

TIE OLD FOLKs.-The second Of the de-
lightful entertainments Of this company ct
Brainsrd's Hall was largely attended last
evening. Their last Concert in this city for
perhaps a long period takes place this eve
ming. This afternoon, with a view particu-
larly to the gratiRcstion Of families and
children, they give a matinee, commencing
ct SO'clook. Children over ten years of age
viii be charged only ten centsj those under
ten years, accompanied BY their parents, viii
be sdmitted free. This is very generous on
the part Of the company, and is az OppOrtu-
nifty for gratifying thsirehildren thatPsrent'
should avail themselves Of
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IRON OAIHO

IlII0I NY ?.
The steamer Ella, from Pittsburg Landing g
O'Clock last night has arrived.
Sunday afternoon Gen. Pope, BY placing q
battery Of artillery in an open field near Farm
ingham in sight Of three rebel regiments, sue
ceeded in Turing them on to take the battery and
took the whole force, numbering two thousandl
prisoners.
Deserters report great dissatisfaction in the re-
bel army both among officers and troops keau
regard had made q speech 70 the trOops-that he
would make a desperate stand and force the
Federals to retreat He appealed to them TO
stand by him.
OrdsEs had been given to the Federals to march
Sunday night but were prevented BY the condi-
ti0n Of the roads which heavy rains rendered i'm
passible
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OUR SPECIAL CAIRO DISPATCHES
UP THE TENNESSEE River.
A Fight or a Stampede within
4S Hours.
ALI QUIET THE FLEET.

Especial Dispatches TO the Cleveland Lsader.)
0AIRo, May 9Th.
Nothing of importance has transpired here
to-day, and but one arrival from the Tennes-
see river, bringing no news of importance.
Our forces are still advancing gradually on
the enemy. A fight or q general stampede
of the enemy must certainly take place in
the next forty-eight hours.
All is quiet at the feet
A small boat with three persons was cap
sized this afternoon. One of them, a Wo-
man, was drowned before assistance could be
rendered.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

THE STATE FAN The State Board Of
Agriculture convened in this city ysster-
day to select q site and make other pre-
Iiminary arrangements for the State Fair.
After careful and thorough examination
Of the various places presented to their at
tsntiOn for the location, they selected the
eommOdious and convenient grounds lying
between SooVin and Kinsman streets and
Case and Wilson avenues. In order TO Sc
cure such sn arrangement Of these grounds
ss the Board desire, the Council last night,
in cOmplisnos with the request Of the Board,
passed a resolution for the closing Of ParE
street and the esst half Of Case avenue
between Kinsuan and sCovill streets, du.
ring the occupancy Of the premises BY the
Feir.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

Col. De vmL1ERs.-The Wheeling Intelli-
gencer of Monday morning contained the
following; as,
Col. De Villiers, who has been for some
time in commsnd ct Point Pleasant, and
who, as we ses by the proceedings of q recent
Coaft Martial, has been dismissed from the
service, arrived in the city on Saturday.
The Colonel had in care seventeen prison.
e-s charged with buShvhacking, uttering
seditious sentiments, &c:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

A CARD.-The Teachers Of the Bible
Christian Orange Street Mission Sunday
School, return their sincere thanks. to the
citizens of Cleveland for their kindness in
responding so literally to the call made by
the committee, notwithstanding the inclem-
ency of the weather. This celebration. sur
passed all that We ever had beioreS $50
children and 200 of the friends PartoOk of
an excellent supper. TheprOcseds amount
ed To S75.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

Characterization A. Manchester, Esq,
a prominent and highly este,1med citizen Of
Buffalo, died in that city on Saturday Last.
From 1886 to 1s4s, MIR. Manch ester was the
publisher of several newspapers, among
others the Daily Commercial Advertiser.
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FROaI TENNESSEE.

MOETERET, Tenn, May g.
Rain has fallen in torrents for The past thirty
hours, putting the roads In horrible condition.
Yesterday the Commanding General arrived
from camp near Pittsburg Landing and encamp-
ed near here. ..
Our pickets can distinctly hear the drums beat
and the locomotives whistle az Corinth.
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NATIONAL TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

HBW fORE, Nay @.
The Printers National Union elected John n.
Farquhar, President; VIM. A Montgomery LIST
Vice President; james H. Walker, I'd do. j.
walsh Secretary of Treasury and Theodore
VOgIe, Corresponding Secretary. Ten States
were represented in the Convention. ~
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THR COURTS.

United States District Court.
BEFORE JUDGE WILSON.
The Court was occupied yesterday in hear
ing the collision case.
On Monday, John J. Kirk, Esq, Of this
city, was admitted to practice in the 0. s.
Courts. Robert E. Mix, Esq, also Of this
city, was admitted yesterday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07
HEAD-QuARTEEs, 0. V. NJ, Surgeon
Generals Office, Columbus,
Nav l. 1870

MHDIoAL BoARD OF Exkn1ERRs.---The
Medical Examiners will meet Thursday,
May 7th, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, in the city
Of Columbus, for the examination of candi-
dates for the position Of Surgeon and Assist
sntsurgeOns in the o. 8. Army, according
to the General Order Of the War Depart
ment, as we'll ss for tho position of Extra
Surgeon authorized by the State Of Ohio.
Candidates for admission must be gradu-
ates of some regular Medical Institution,
and must bring sufficient evidence Of good
moral character and temperate habits.
By Order of the Governor.
GUSTAV G. E. WEBER,
Atsss Sur. Gen. of Ohio.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

TIE TEEAFER.-There Was = very graft
flying sudieRce ct the Theater last evening
and it gave ample testimony Of its appre-
oiation Of the fine acting Of Mr.. Ohanfrsu,
who is certainly uneQuallsd in his line Of
characters. Tonight the thrilling drama
Of the OctorOOn" viii be presented. Great
care has been tak7n By the Manager in
the preparation Of this play, Mr.. Chan
frau win appear as "Old Uncle Pete" an
admirably drawn character.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07
WAsH1SeToH, Nay 6
uH1oN1EM IL TEKEEssEE.

.... uAIOhlhh IN TEhNEesAAs
Judge Cooper, from shelbyville, now heve,
reports the Union cause gaining ground in
Tennessee. County officers are taking tn 9
oath of allegiance aud everything begins to
wear a business aspect. Ex-Governor Eeil
s. Brown is advising the citizens of Nash
vile to abandon the fortunes of JEFF Davis.
.-,1 Ill NATIONAL FOUNDRY.
Mr.. Arnold, from the Select Committee on
Lake and River DeEences, reported bill to-
day establishing National Foundry at Chi.
cago, on condition that land be donated by
the city Tor that purpose; also, naval yards
and dedOts on Lakes Michigan, Erie and On
tario, on sites selected BY commission to
be appointed by the President; and an ap-
preparation of one hundred thousand dollars
apiece for the lakes is recommended.
sECEsH AT EREDERICKsBURs.
In the service at fredericksburg last eve
ming, all the clsrgymen prayed for JEFF.
Davis. ha7t 3@
ERoN YoRKFOHH.
A letter from member Of Gustavus
Smiths staF to hia wife, states that bis Brig
ads had left Yorktown for the South on the
27th alt .uI7.-
The Richmond Examiner of the I'd instant
SAYS the merchants Of Richmond are in great
CONSERVATION. The stores are closed and
selling out Letcher has called out all be-
tween the ages of s5 and 55. The Freder-
ieksbmg rebels say Burnside and Mcdowell
viii be beaten.
.-I COMPLICATION.
The reference Of the eon6seadOn bills to
coamittee of nine is regarded as virtually
defeat of any stringent measures, although
several friends Of Mr.. TrumbulPs bill Votsd
for it -. u -l-
TAXATION.
A tax bill was reported to the Senate To-
day with two hundred and ifty amendments;
many, however, relate to machinery.
I
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

BEFORE JUDGE TILDEN.
The Court was occupied sll Of yesterday
in considering the case of Ohio VS.. Yokum.
II is warmly contested.
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ADVRRFIAED LETTERs
Fao6aay, NAV 8, 1sss.

49, Aui,ilnrs nfivertis.,i arr subject % an tGtra
"a ,rgo of one osnt Personu calling Tor thon viii
please be prepared with the nee aaary change.
So The once will bo open Ht ~ A. M and Gloss
at ~ P. II. sundaya-0moo open nom A. ~. 70
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FROM TENNESSEE,

MoHIERET, May s.
Because Of the horrible condition NJ the roads
the army has not moved.
The enemy are receiving heavy reinforcements
daily.
On Sunday last Bragg made speech to his
troops assuring them that il was the intsntiOn
OfBeauregard and his Generals 10 give the Fed
erals battle at COrinth.
Great dissatisfaction prevailed among the
twelve months men on account Of the conscrlp-
ton laid. tAs
The raads are improYing fast.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

HuDsoH's UNRIVAILED TOO4H PAsTH-- Is
winning for itself unbOunded praise Wher-
ever introduced. Try it
For sale BY Strong 4 Armstrong, J. d. q
A. s. GOrhAms N. G. Brewer, 6. W. Clark,
and Druggists generally. spSO;Rl7
~ DoyOu know how cheap you can buy
Boots and Shoes for cssh, at wholesale, at
113 Bank streetf Please cell and zee before
making your purchases.
ApliSSe J. GASvET.
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FROM KANSAS

ATcHnoN, Nay 6th.
The municipal election to-day resulted In the
election Of most OF the Union and anti-JayhaW-
kers' ticket, By . majority Of 30. The CounoA
are Union.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

UPszT.-Last evening as Mr.. A. Cobb was
driving down Euclid street, his buggy cOlli-
dsd with passing wagon and was over
turned, throwing Mr.. C. uPon the ground
with much violence. BE was taken up in
q stats ofinsensibility, but, after being re-
moved to the Office Of DR.. Brooks, revived,
whom his injuries were found to be slight
A lady and boy accompanying him escaped
unframed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

Vanity Fair, New York Ledger, True
Flag, American Union, Wide World, WaYer-
II Msgazine, &C, for this week, and Bal
lou-s Dollar Monthly for June, have been
r.n.lHsA 6 EToEstt 8 Wilsepis,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

ToH TEUNB.-To-morroW evening our cite
GEMS are invited to be present at the fret Of
several lsvees Of Gen. Tom Thumb, at Brain
srd's Hall. The General is one of the most
entertaining individuals to be found any.
where. He is one Of those email bundles in
which there is q great deal enclosed. Do not
fail 70 10 and take the children.
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LATEST.
Breadstuas quiet and sLeai
FROM WASHINGTON.

Provisions very dull.
LONDON 2lth.--Oonaols CLOSED 955s9s4 for money
and account American stocks DUH
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

sUlNLRY PUEIsHNEEE.-RecenLly q
Weli-knoWn confidence man, Sandy FitzPat-
rick, came to this port on the propeller Of
which Harry Waits is Captain. On the route
he succeeded in 'diddling q fellow passenger
oat Of $40 on 8 stuffed watch. The passen-
ser discovered the awindle, and msde il
known to the Captain. As soOn as the boat
reached her dock, and Fitzpatrick got on
shore, Captain eolIarsd him and demand
ed the reIurn Of the money. This was re-
fused, and quick as thought Fitz was on his
back. Raising himself on his knees, he
hastily disgorgsd the $40, Whereupon The
Captain remarked that inasmuch as there
was no officer about to take him where he
deserved to 60, he would give him "anOthel
for luck" and suiting the action to the word
again sent the scamp sprawling on the dock
The only objection to the Punishmentis, il
Eastoo light. ~ q
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

STAND or CoLoRs TOR BATTERY G.-The
old OOuncils at the meeting Of April 1sss ap-
pointed Commiiiee-Mes Dixon, Bal
lard and BentOn-to procure the msnufac-
ture Of astsnd Of colors, not 70 exceed in
cost 500, for presentation TO Battery G, Cap
tain Bartlett, lst Regiment Ohio Artillery.
The work has been completed, and the
eolors were on exhibition at Council Hall
last evening. They ere Of silk, regulation
sizs, and were mauufsctursd By I. W..
Blake, who cannot but feel proud Of them.
By resolution Of the Council last evening,
Nesars. Stevens Palmer and Roberts were
appointed a COMMITTEES to present them to
the Battery. That hey 60 into hands that
are able to and viii protect and preserve
them unsullisd, the conduct of the Battery
ct Pitisburg Landing is sufficient guarantee
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

A tax bill was reported to the Senate To-
day with two hundred and fifty amendments;
many, however, relate to machinery.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-07

R.E.sps ceiling los Ne .SS5s SyS sl E'i''i y
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RESOLUTIONS.

f1teQs
BY Mr., Palmer, That 1850 per day be
paid 10 Casper Gassick, tender Of Columbus
street bridge, during the season Of naviga
ton for 1852, instead Of $l,25. Adopted.
By Mr.. Willard, Whereas, there is no
ordinance regulating the market on the
West Side, therefore,
Resolved, That the committee on 0rdin-
ances prepare an ordinance regulating the
market on the West Side, and defining the
duties Of the Market Clerk. Adopted.
By Mr.. Thomas, That $SGO be and are
hereby appropriated for out door relief
Adopted.
By Mr.. Willard, That the Office of Mar-
ket Clerk be and is hereby declared vacant.
By Mr.. Freess, That the Committee on
streets be and are hereby instructed TO in
auire by what authority Messrs. Uhl and
Myers, marble cutte,s, occupy that portion
of Huron street shutting on the Canal; if
they have been paying the city any rent,
and how much; and report ct the next meet
ing Of Council. Board OF City Improve
ments.
Bv Mr.. Bond, That A. Whipple be ap
poi1ted Inspector of Lumber for one year.
Lost.
/ Grounds, That the Mayor be requested Ia
appoint two policemen for Woodland Gene
terry, one for Erie street Cemetery and one
for West Side Cemetery. Said policemen
70 serve and receive pay as policemen only
on Sundays. Committee on Police.
By Mr. Thomas, That in accordance with
the request Of tho Strto Board OF Agricul'
ture, Park street and the east half Of Cas'
Avenue, between Kinaman and Scovillt
street, be closed during 1.-THE occupancy o
the prrmises described Ia the memorial I,
the Council presented this evening. Adopt
ed.
H4By Mr.. Blair, That the Committee OF
Schools be authorized 10 cause the walk il
front Of the Industrial School, from gate I,
front door, 10 be paved ct an expense no
10 exceed SIC. Adopted.
By Mr. Blair, That the Committee Of
Finsnce be authorised to issue q note for th
6rsi monthly payment due upon the build
inc ofthe Police Court House and Jail, sal
noe 10 be issued upon receiving an esti
! muts from the Superintendent payable
Blaekburn & Fuller and the city Of Cieve
Bv Mr.. Freese, That the Committss O
9 soheois be ana is hereby instructed to in
ouire tie reasons why the children ct Eas
81. Clair School House are not provided wit
: dTinki1g yatar In the school hour, TO pre-
I vent tks children from imPOaiRg On ID
nOiehboEB, Adopted,
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REBEL VESSELS DESTROYED

Judge Humphreys Of Tennessee
to be Impeaehed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-10

NEW YORK, J une ga letter dated aboard the
gunboat Alabama, off Charleston, May 18th,
saws:
The rebel steamer Catawba was chased ashore
in going into Charleston by the Alabama and
POcah0ntas and riddled and sunk. The woods
on Sulllvan's Island were also shelled.
The Times in editorial says understand
that the Rev. Dr. Styles late of this city and who
has for the last year resided in Richmond, states
in private letter recently received by friend in
New Haven, that the Confederate army there
number 300 900 and that it is well disciplined and
determined TO make Il desperate fight in defense
of the city.
One or two rebel officers who have been taken
prisoners are reported to have made statements to
the same effect and so far as we arc able to learn
their testimony is entitled to credence. They say
the rebel army approximates If it does not ac-
tually exceed these figures.
The Herald's special dispatch dated City Point
May 6, says:
/ have a copy of the Petersburg Express
of the 9th inst which states that dispatch from
Mobile informs them that the Union fleet had at
tackled fort Morgan. having passed the lower
batteries.
NEW YoRK, June 9-The steamer Guide
Captain Vail, arrived this morning from New
bern, ~ c. On the 18th, ten miles north of cap,
Hatteras she passed the steamer Eastern State
with $50 released Union prisoners, and also the
steamer Albany, both bound for New York.