, 1862-05-24

satisfaction demanded Is obtained.
The Austrian Government has sent two naval
engineers to America to inspect the Monitor, the
JMerimac, and the new coast fortifcations.
Great interest is manifested in all parts of Italy
in the recent language of Palmerton, during the
italian debate in the House of Commons.
1t was rumored that the French police had ar
rested 1900 workmen upon charges of sedtion
WASHINGTON, May 4-Yorktown was evacua-
ted last night. We now occupy the enemys
works. They left large amount of camp equi-
page and guns
Thefollowlng has lust been received by the War
Department:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, !
May 4th, 1862.
E. NJ. STANTON We have taken transports
guns, ammunition and camp equipage. We hold
the entire rebel works. which our engineers report
as very strong. have thrown all my cavalry
and horse artillery in pursuit. supported by infant
ry. l have sent Franklin's division, and as much
more as can be transported by water, to West
Point to-day. The gunboats have gone up York
river. Gloucester is also in our possession. I
shall push the enemy to the wall.
(Signed) MCCLELLAN"
From the army correspondents we have the fol-
lowing "We cntered the enemy's works at five
o'clock this morning, which their rear had desert
ed four hours before. Everything was found in
utter confusion. About fifty pieces of artillery
were left spiked. A large amount of medical
stores, ammunition camp eqpipage, tents and pri-
vate property of officers was left Several desert
ers came into our lines One states that the reb-
els evacuated owing to the near approach of our
paralles-that they feared the success of our gun
boats in York and James rivers. Gen. johnson
gave orders to evacuate on Thursday Magruder
is said to have strenuously opposed evacuation,
saying that if they could not whip the federals
here they could not do it anywhere in Virginia.
The deserers all agree in stating that their troops
were much demoraized and dsheartened when
the order to evacuate was given, all anticipated
a fight. The rebels had 100000 men on the ne
nlnsula, and also 400 pieces of artillery. 1t is be-
lieved that they have fallen back behind Williams
burg where it is expected they will make stand.
Gen. Stoneman, in command of a large force
Of cavalry ana artnIery, is pursuing the enemy
and will probably come up with the rear before
night, ii they remain near Williamsburg. The
gunboats have passed Yorktown, and are now
shelling the shores Following them are num-
Der of vessels loaded with troops ready to effect
landing"
An official report just received saws the enemy
left u guns in the works at Gloucester Point
Ordinance stores were also left.
WASHINGTON, May 4-There is all manner of
speculation as to the probable cause of the evac-
uation of Yorktown. The general opinion seems
to be that there is to be temporary defense of
Richmond, and speedy abandonment of Virgin
Id by the rebel government should its army be so
fortunate as to elude Mcclellan, which is now a
matter of great doubt. Others intimate sudden
offensive movement and dash on Washington.
This is regarded as absurd
FORTRESS MONROE, May 2.-The rebels at
Yorktown opened this morning with their riAed
columbiads-6S-pounders placed on the heights
at Yorktown. One battery of our Parrot-guns
was then brought to bear upon the only gun
which has given us any trouble our shots falling
over and around it. On its twenty-third discharge
the enemys gun burst, tearing up the parapet,
and making havoc with the crowd who were col.
lected around at the time. No less than ten ner-
sons we've standing on the parapet within six feet
of 1t, besides those who were hid from view bv tho
works. The loss of life must have been cons;d-
erable This is the only gun which the rebels
have shown to be capable of doing our number
one battery any harm, ALI firing on their side
ceased. Ours continued and was renewed with
vigor. About 100 shots were fired by our guns
up to o'clock, when the firing ceased. A rebel
steamer came down quite near to us and at,empt-
ed TO land some troops, but they were driven off
by our l00-pounders. The rebels kept up con-
tinuous fire all last night on our men in the
trenches The only casualties were the wouuding
Of two men.
WASHINGTON, May "a dispatch from Cor
inth Of April 29th. says the enemy has been re-
nforced and Is advancing. Heavy skirmshing
going on daily.
New YORK, May ga special to the Tribune
giving account Of the capture of Fort Macon.
says "Five Of our batteries dismounted 13 guns
OF l, 100 shot and shell thrown by them at TIE
fort, $50 struck the works. The guns OF the fort
were worked with skill and courage, but sand hills
afforded complete protection 10 our men,"
WAsHGNGTN N, May 4.-The War Department
at noon to-day received adyices from Haleck.
which indicates that important events will take
place in the reighborhood of -Corinth within two
or three days.
PuTsBURG LANDING, May 4.-The following
dispatch has been received at headquarters:
A reconnaissance sent towards Pennington. Mis-.
sssippi, found the enemy 1900 strong, with four
pieces Of artillery and some cavalry, occupyine a
strong position near the town. Our forces ad
vanced at once to the assault After sharp skir-
mish we carried the position in handsome style
The enemy left 30 dead on the field also tents
and baggage. Our cavalry is pursuing them
The whole affair was very handsome, our regi-
ments charging their battery and line of infantry
at the double quick. The enemy fled in wild con-
fusion. Regiments of cavalry were sent through
to Bonneville, took possession OF the town, tore
up the railroad track, and destroyed two railroad
bridges. We have good many prisoners Our
loss was two killed and twelve wounded.
[Signed,] JOHN PoPE Maior-General
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