, 1862-05-17
LATEST FROM THE EAST.
We condense the following Atlantic news from
late papers, furnished by Wells, Fargo & Co:

We condense the following Atlantic news from
late papers, furnished by Wells, Fargo & Co;
CARO-, May 1.-The Memphis .4paIanche of
April 25th has been received. 1t contains little
OF interest further than the confirmation of the
fall of New Orleans. That paper complains that
the rebel government suppresses the details re-
garding affairs. and says nothing but the bare fact
of the surrender is known
This paper also states that the southern ueonle
are fast losing all confidence in the river defenses
and says 1t is generally admitted that the federal
army can be no longer successfully opposed. It
lnsnuates lack of confidence in the stability of
the Southern Contederacy, by recommending its
patrons TO invest their money in real estate while
purchases can be made with the currency now in
circulation, which is principally rebel treasury
notes.
The conscrpton law is being rigidly enforced.
Union citizens are secreting themselves or fying
to avoid its operations.
A refugee who brought the paper, represents
the city to be in the highest state of excitement,
anticipating the advent of the Yankees. Mer-
chants OF strong secession proclivities are remov-
ing Their goods to places Of concealment for secu-
nty. The idea of burning the town has been
al andoned IN consequence of the determined on
position Of the property owners.
1t Is currently stated in Memphis that Beaure-
CARDS force does not exceed $4,000 men at Cor
NTH, and there is no hope of his successfully re-
sStlng Gen Halleck, who, it is believed, has an
army OF 100000 troops, the best in the North
As our informant left Memphis, it was reported
that gunboat from New Orleans was in sobt
bound up the river to join Hollin's fleet opposite
Fort Wright.
1t is apprehended that the rebel fleet at Fort
Wright has been reinforced by the rebel fleet
from New Orleans, and that an attack has been
made on our fleet. Such an attack is not unex-
pected. When the last boats left, Commodore
+ oole was fully prepared to meet the enemy.
a steamer from Pittsburg Landing arrived last
night, reports serious skirmsh between the adj
vance party of the federal army, 5000 strong,
and large body of rebels five miles from Cor
inth. The Union forces were victorious. No
mention is made of the losses on either side
CannI nadng was still heard when the steamer
left
WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The House of Rep
resentatlves, to-day, adopted resolution censur-
ing Secretary Cameron for the employment of
Cummins by vote of 10 to 40. a resolution
censuring Secretary Wells for the employment of
Morgan, was rejected by vote of 45 to y.
WASHINGTON. May IA letter from gentle
man in high authority in Tennessee says that so
O'i 90 IiC ltbCl Is ullNtu from lDe llIQlIS
of that State, Tennessee will stand for the Union
by an overwhelming majority He urges on the
Government the absolute necessity of sending an
army INTO East Tennessee. The authority says
that the rebels there are plumdering our people
by thousands, and adds that their acts Of inhu-
manity and barbarity are without parallel.
In a special dispatch to the New York papers
it is stated on the authority of Richmond refu-
gees who left there week since, that there are
bot 5000 rebel soldiers between that place and
Fredericksburg, under General Field. This con-
tlicts with previous reports. One of his regiments
had been mutinous and was partly disarmed. The
guns, formerly in the Qualifications at Richmond
have been sent to Yorktown, where it is believed
there are 100000 rebels.
Unonists Of undoubted loyalty had been driven
from Fredericksburg and are now within our
lines. The correctness of this information is
vouched for.
In accordance with Gen. Haecb's recommen-
dation, Gen. Sherman has been nominated Major
General.
HARRIsBURG. Va, April 29.-Three thousand
rebels, under Edward johnson, formerly of the
federal army, are posted few miles from Staun-
ton, but in position easily accessible to escape,
in case of Gen. Milroy's approach.
The most reliable news from Gordonsville is,
that there are only about 800 men there Gen.
LOngstreet, with his command, had gone to York
town. Should Johnston retire. he will probably
reinforce Jackson on Blue Ridge.
The Richmond Examiner of the 9th says, in
effect that the destiny of the Confederacy is rem
bling on the result at Yorktown If successful
there it will give them the rebels] six months in
which to carry out the provisions of the COnscrip-
ton Act-arming and equipping large army,
and punching a fleet of MeIrimacs If unsuccess-
full VIRGINIA is lost