The New York herald., 1862-04-09
THE SITUATION.

Tho most prominent feature Of our news to-day
Ia tho surrender by the rebels of Island No. 10 to
Commodore Foote. the full details of which, and
Che entire history of the investment of that rebel
stronghold by the forces of General Pope and the
Squadron Of Commodore Foote, upon which public
attention has been fixed for some time past we
give In another column. fine map Of Island
Ne. 10 and its vicinity, comprising the Mi.sis-
sippi river from Columbus to Memphis accom-.
psnies the description referred to.
After stubborn resistance the rebels sur
yendcred the Island at midnight on Monday.
General Pope crossed the river from New Madrid,
with his forces, to the Tennessee shore during the
day. in boats sent to him through a canal cut for
She purpose, and this hastsned the surrender of
Che island General Pope has captured six thou.
Band prisoners, including three rebel generals,
ono hundred siege guns. several field bate
ries. large quantities OF small arms, tents,
wagons. horses and provisions. Not a man
wss Lost on our side in achieving this
success. II Is worthy Of remark that, as far back
"a the 9Th Of March, the New Orleans Dete boasted
that General Beauregard had put the island il. an
impregnsble state Of defence against any naval
force that could be brought to bear upon it, and
fhat the evacuation OF Columbus was regarded by
chem not only as a military necessity, but as
matter OF little consequence, In view of the strong
position which Island No. 10 afforded for the de.
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Tar his calculations have failed the result proves.
Another brilliant victory for our army in the
Southwest has to be added to the capture Of Island
No. 10. A despatch from General Haleck was re-
ceived at the War Department yesterday, announc-
ing that the forces Of General Grant at Pittsburg
landing. on the Tennessee river, eighteen miles
from Corinth, were attacked on Sunday, by an
overwhelming body of rebels who advanced from
Corinth. under General Beauregard, and that the
latter we're repulsed in the utmost confusion.
Tho battle lasted from early morning until late
10 the afternoon. when The rebels we're completely
routed and aed General Grant following them in
rapid pursuit. The loss is said to be very heavy
on both sides. A private despatch from one Of
General Grants staff officers represents that Il was
the most desperate battle Of the campaign. This
may be considered The opening Of the great con.
Hict at Corinth. and may be safely taken 81 an
sugury Of the fnal result, If, indeed, the rebels
Gan now be brought to stand at that point.
We give an interesting account to-day Of the
movements OF our army near Yorktown. the ad.
vance ofour troops snd the incidents Of hcirmsrch
Nothing concerning The proceedings Of the army
in That vicinity yesterday has reached us, except
bhst preparations were making TO attack the rebel
batteries. telegraph line has been completed
% General McClellan's headquarters, near York.
town, communicating with Fortress Monroe. The
tebei batteries abandoned at ship Point prove TO
bsVe been very formidable The guns we're
temoyed bot the barracks remained intact. Our
@sDOg Yorktown aud is surroundings, Which VIC