New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-04-10
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

The news of the second day Of the battle Of
pitsburg only reached us in time for late morning
edition Yesterday From tina; report, aud from later
dispatches received yesterday, by which the first IN
telligence ia considerably modified, we gather that
the attack on the National forces near the Landing
was made at o'clock on Sunday morning-the diVl-
sions of Gems. Sherman and Pentiss being first en-
gagged. The overpoweriDg numbers brough, against
these forced them backward 10 the river, with the
loss of 80 guns. At this point the fire Of the gun
boats was brought to bear with good effect upon the
Rebels; aud Gen. Grant at the same time opportune-
ly arrived with fresh force from Savannah; and
along with this the inspiring news for the dis
comfted divisions Of Prentiss and Sherman that Gen.
Buelis advance force was likewise approaching.
The advantage, however, would appear TO have re-
NAMED with The Rebels till the close Of the rst day.
On Monday, the National army was recruited by
Gen. Buelps arrival to force Of $4,000 men.
vigorous charge commenced early in the day, and by
o'clock in the afternoon, not only were the SO lost
gum recovered but 40 Of the Rebels guns were cap
tured together with a large number of prisoners.
From this pOin, the tide Of battle had turned with
such steady sweep that the Rebels were forced
into retreat pursued by our victorious troops The
National oss is estimated at 5000 in killed, wounded,
and missing. Among the killed appears the name OF
Gen Wallace, and Gen. Prentiss 10 reported prs
oner. Among the regiments most actively engaged
we notice the 9Th sd, 2Jth and 5lst Illinois many
Of whose officers aro among the killed, wounded, and
missing.
The Secretary Of War has ordered that the army
chaplains on Sunday next, include in the service
prayer Of Thanksgiving Almighty God for the recent
victories won by the national arms. The Secretary's
order also tenders the thanks Of the Department TO
Gems. Halleck, Curtis, Sgel, Grant, Buell., and Pope,
in connection with the great achievements at Ptts-
burg Landing and leland No. 10. The reading of
the report Of the rst of hess victories in the Senate
and House WIS received with unusual silence. Com
modore Foote's dispatch was received with great
enthusiasm. The rejoicing elsewhere throughout
Washington was general. RejoieiDgs are reported
from various parts Of the country. In the city, the
excitement and enthusiasm were shown in the gen.
eral display OF the national alag on public aud private
buildings the intelligence, however, having operated
but slightly on the stock market.
Yesterday, early in the day, the report came
nom the peninsula between York and james River,
where the Mcclellan army ia advancing, that mill
tsry movements had been impeded by tho storm
which ragged on Tuesday night. At the same tine,
II was stated that the Merimac, Yorktown, James
town, Teaser, and four small tugs belonging 10 the
Rebels were lying at Craney Island evidently abid-
ing the abatement of the storm 10 make renewed
attack on the national feet
Tue number of prisoners taken by Commodore
oots al Island No. lO was ss fellows: y officers.
SIS privates, 100 sick, and 100 men employed tho
runbosls On the Island there had been ruc;ed
II la,go carthw ork and 20 cannon Of large eaib-f
we're tal On possession of, beside large stores 4 pow
Tor and slot, and supplies Of pogis)af. Four
aesers were also captured; and 20 execute MS '.sk,
Commodore Fooie required % days preparation.
The War Department hsd intelligence las'
evening that Gen. Sidney Johnston body we' iei Oh
he battlefield ut Pittsburgh and Is nov IN pose
siop Of our troops, az are also the bodies Of DINER
prominent Rebel oficegs-iAdcslins, 40 doubt, toat
10 their retreat the forces o. Beauregavd must have
bsea soreiy pressed Chicago letter, 81 the same
time, makes il appear that two regiments oi Gen.
Prentss's Brigade were taken prifoneis w Tr-
pfise-s Circumstance moi alluded 10 in other reports.
The Navy Department has received letters Gom
The late Masters Mate Of the Congress. he Is now
b prisoner in tobacco factory Ut Richmond along
With - o,hes. They are all well but two. TIE
~ es If these prisoners win shortly be forwarded
Yor publication.