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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26

"He also assures them that 10 contingency can poe
sibly arise whereby Norfolk will again be given up
TO the control of the Rebel Government, and that
those who eptcrtain Union sentiments can give ex-
pre- scion to them, with ample assurance Of protec-
lion of all their rights citizens of the United
Slater.
"As far AZ can be ascertained no one is now will
ing TO receive Confederate notes 1t par. Business ia
mostly done in small notes Of the Virginia Banks
and other chartered corporations. Government
notes are received with great avidity.
"The Union men Of Norfolk still hold back, afraid
TO express sentiments openly in defiance OF the re-
beous spirit around them.
| "Ouite an enthusiastic Union meeting was held
at Portsmouih on Thursday night. Not less than
800 were present, including many Union men from
| Norfolk. The course Of the Government IN reius-
ing to allow provisions to there for loyal peo.
pie was severely criticised, and the propriety Of
such d course by no means approved. The scarcity
Of provisions and necessaes Of life 10 70 great aud
prices high that the poorer classes have to live
slmost entirely on fsh and oysters
The Secessionsts are nearly all wealthy people,
who can stand high prices and laid in their stocks
long since.
Wool 10 leading 10 great suffering among the poorer
classes. They have suffered beyond endurance for q
wear past aud when tho old flag again hoisted,
they hailed j, with delight and naturally expected
speedy relief from their priva.ions.
=" II was reported at Norfolk yesterday that Burn
aide had taken Weldon"
LARGE NUMBER OF REBEL DEsIRTERs AT
NORFOLK.
at il estimated there are now in Norfolk and
Portsmouth not less than 900 deserters from the
forces with which Gen. Hager left Norfolk. Those
that have cone IN, and sill coming in quads Of
tens and twe,tes did not succeed in escaping until
after they resched Petersburg. They are in most
deplorable condition. party who came in to-day
cav there must be nearly 900 more scattered through
the woods behind them. All willingly take the
oath of allegiance, and appear most happy to have
escaped from the Rebel army.
"The Minnesota will proceed to Norfolk tonor-
row morning, when the whole feet will have aban.
doned Old Pom: and taken upa position ut the old
naval station.
"The wall, of the Navy-Yard buildings are in
solid condition. and can soon be put in order again
The machinery was taken out Of the buildings be-
fore they were fired. and packed mp with the inten-
lion Of being removed, but the rapid action OF Gen.
Wool preyepted the removal.
" Numerous wrecks sunk in the harbor and river
nv the Rebels are all to be removed forthwith, In
Guiding the wrecked Merrimac. large number OF
flses aud shells were obtained from the latter yea
terdRy,"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26
FROM GENERAL BAkKSS DIVISION.
Attack by the Rebels in Force.
$4,000 AGAINST 1000.
OUR FORCES FALL BACK IN GOOD ORDER.
They Cross the Potomac at WilliamspQGt.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GEN. BANKS.
THE REBELS MARCHING on HlRPEYS FERRY.
They Cross the Potomac at WilliamspQTt.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GEN. BANKS.
THE REBELS MARCHING on HlRPEvS FERRY.
GEN. sAxToN IN COMMAND THERE
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE.

Gen. Stoneinan then sent two squadrons OF the
9Th Illinois cavalry under Msjor Clenderin three
miles further up the river and caused to be destroyed
the bridge of the Richmond and Freder1cksDurE
Railroad.
Mechanicsvie, which 10 now occupied BY onr
troops, 10 FIVE miles from Richmond
Gen. Mcclellan and staff visited the Dewly.sc-
anired section of country this afternoon.
A hack, containing LADY, which left Richmond
at IL O'Clock to-day, was captured by our cavalry
pickets and brought to Gen. soneman's carp. The
lady, who lived within our lines, was sent troe.'
Several contrabands came in from Richrson TO-
day. They had nothing to communicate bst what
is already known.
The Richmond papers Of the 2la hs\ been
Obtained but contain nothing new.
HEADQUARTERS, May y, 1882.
Gen. Negey's Brigade is now encamped ese miles
beyond Bottoms Bridge. To obtain this POSITION
they were forced to engage the Rebel Gen. atewars
with bis brigade composed Of five regiments Of in-
fantry one Of cavalry, and two batteries. 0ur loes
was two killed and six wounded. The ohtoers ell
gagged suppose the Rebel loss to be between % aud
co killed. number Of their dead were LEI. on the
field.
There is nothing of interest from the vicinity OF
Richmond to-day. Contrabands who come in, say
that the inhabitants of Richmond leaving ~ fast
az they can for Dsnsville. All those capable OF
bearing arms are compelled to remain. Very few
soldiers are in the city. all being in their camps.
W,ssIsGroS, Saiurd,y May A-Miinieht
a dispatch to the War Department from Gen. Nc
Clellan states as fellows:
Three skirnishes to-day. We drove the Rebels
from Mechanicsville, seven miles from New Bridge!
The ith Michigan about finished the Louisiana
Tigers. Fifty prisoners and hfty killed. Our loss
ten killed aud wounded
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have been recently subsisting upon lees than hall
rstions.
Reconnoissapces are frequently made from this
place in all directions recent vri, TO the vicinity
of Pig Point discovered seventeen guns in position
at that place. They were not spiked, and were IN
| complete order. A large quantity of ammunition
was also discovered there.
| Two 2i.pound fed-pieees, entirely new, and
mounted upon fine carriages, were seized, together
with other articles, day or two ago, in An sgricu
tural warehouse in this city, which the owner had
turned into q mandatory Of such articles for the
Confederate Government.
lot of gusno was also seized recently, which bad
been eonfiscated by the Confederate Government
Il belonged to the Peruvian Government, and Wal
delivered to the proper agents
Assoon ~ in any way disposition is manifested
by the City Of Norfolk to return to its allegiance
whether by the action Of the city council or by q
public meeting Of citizens, the port will be reopened
and the old condition Of things viii be completely
restored. No such disposition il yet manifested
however.
Should Richmond be captured, hundreds Of citi.
zens OF Norfolk would come ont openly for the Union,
and the re.o6'abshment of old relations would not
be DELAYED. Tho embargo upon newspapers and all
kinds Of merchandise still continues, although the
order ia openly violated with the consen, Of the au.
thorites 1his being the case, il seems time in
reference to newspapers ut least, TO withdraw the
order.
This being Queen victoria's birthday, the British
steamer Rnaldo, in this hsrbor displayed her flags,
and At noon fired a salute. The American war.ves.
cells in port also displayed the British ensign at the
fore, and the American flags at all other points, in
honor of the Occasion.
FoHrKEss MoSKoE, Saturday, May "A, 1851
The storm commenced this morning.
The steamer George Peabody, from Hatteras yes
terday for New.York, put in for barbor this after
noon. She has ON board the passengers and crew Of
the steamer Oriental, previously reported wrecked
on Body Island.
The Empire City arrived from Ncw-York this
afternoon.
The Fulton, which has been in the York River,
came round into the Roads for harbor.
BALTinoRl, Saturday, Nay "A, 1862
Tho following 10 taken from The Ameriean's
special Fortress Monroe correspondence:
"There is but little change in tho condition Of
affairs at Norfolk. Tho Mayor and members Of the
City Councils still refuse TO take the oath Of alle
glance. Gen. Wool had an interview with them
yesterday, but they continued in the snlks that
he now refuses all intercourse with the people OF
Norfolk and Portsmouth. Even the little business
they have been doing 10 the way Of strawberries and
peas IL now stopped.
"Gen. Wool sent up proclamation 10 Norfolk
this morning, notifying the people that the matter
WAS entirely in their own bands. Az soon an they
would acknowledge the supremacy of the Govern
ment, they viii enjoy its fostering aid but while
they remain in their present mood they will be cut
of from all advantages Of trade and commerce, and
the city will be governed by strict martial law.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26
FROM GEN. BTRNSIDE'S DEPARTMENT
OF RALEIGH, N. c.
A REBEL RAID NEAR NEWBERN.
a SkIRMiSH NEAR CLINTON.
OCCUPATION OF WASHINGTON, n. C.
Forra,u MoNnos, Saturday. May -, ls'

Forrsy,. MONROE Saturday, May ~, 1852.
|, The Ellen s. Terry arrived from Newbern this al
ternoon with some thirty wounded men.
The American flag was raised iii Raleigh rome
three or four days ago by the citizens No partic'I-
lars hsd been received. The news arrived by Nag
Of truce
On day before yesterday party consisting OF TWO
companies Of North Carolina cavalry and one COM
pany of infantry viAited Swift Creek twelve miles
from Newbern where Union meeting had recently
been held. and arrested several Union men, taking
them away with them. One Of the men, who whs
very loud in his expression OF Union sentiments was
taken into the woods by the enemy, where bis throat
WA cut, and where he was afterward found by our
troops,
A reconnaissance was made TO Clinton, 10 miles
south Of Newbern, a few days since. The enemys
advanced pickets were found, and skrmish ensues.
We lost one lieutenant snd four privates taken prs-
onels. We left nine of the eneny's dead on the
field, and took two prisoners
The health and spirits Of the troops at Newbern
continue excellent.
Washington N. c., has been occupied, and q
newspaper started there by the troops.
BALTInoRE, May %, 1862.
The Old Point boat has arrived.
Our news letter has not yet come to hand.
IL is reported that Gen. Burnside has taken RAJ
leigh, N. G..
lR.ei,, tn, Capital Of North Csrolns Is few mile, west
Of the Neuss River, Its miles ~ W. OF Wilmington, 70
ml!s,E n. T. of Fayetteville and 2se from Wa'hinronl
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FROM yNE MOl'tTAIH DEPARTMENT.
THE GAllkKl ACTON OF COL. CROCK.
DETAILS OF THE REByL DEFEAT.
VIE wEIppEy THEM THREE TO ONE
Pour Cannon 400 Stand of Arms, and
lQC Prisoners Taken.
DETAILS or THE REBEL DEFEAT.

Special Diryst,i to TIE Y Tribune
tRNSHLiS. Va. Saturday May "a. 1862.
n dspa''h ius' received from Col. Crook COM
mal.ding brigade announces that he was attacked
yesterday morning AZ LeW'sburg. Greepbrer County,
by Gen. Heath, wih 3c00 Rebels. After sharp
engagement, he eneioy sere ronted, and fled in
eoniuson, with ioss OF four cannon, 200 stand of
ARMS, and io prisoners. Our loss s 10 killed aud 40
wounded
CtyciSSAE Saturday, May "a 1852.
Col Heal viii 5000 men attacked our forces I'M
der Col Crook yesterday morning already reported,
and after fr,ht the enemy were driven back
and completely routed. Crooks force numbered
1900. Our loss Is 10 llled, 40 wounded and mis-
any. The los Of 'he enemy il much greater There
were ,aptur,d four cannon. two of them rfed; also
700 stand Of arms. and about iG0 prisoners, including
.pe Lien. -Co one Major. and several Captains and
ideuiensnts-
FktvKLIs, Va, Saturday, May "a, 1862.
The following circular issued from headquar-
TER ihis morning.
The G-peral commanding congrstU.stes the army
Oh "a new victory IN this Department, won by the
s and bravery of our soldiers az inst the superior
nmbers Of the enemy.
The Third Brigade OF Gen CoXs Division, COM
nnnded by Col. Crook, was attacked yesterday
morning al i.,wisburg, by Gen. Heath, with 5000
men, and after a lively engagement the enemy were
routed. and fled ia confusion. Col. Crook captured
tour cannon TWO hundred stand of arms, and one
hundred prisoners Our loss ten killed and forty
wounded.
The resulte 81 this victory will be important.
The General conIpanding is confident that the
forces under hie immediate command but lack
The opportunity TO emulate the gallantry and share
the glory Q; their comrades OF the Army of the Ka-
sawha
This circular viii be read al the head of every regi-
weut or separate cofps N this army. BY order of
Msior. General FREMONT.
AIsssT IsACI Colonel aud Assistant Adjutan; General
LEwISBURG.
Lewsburp is the capital OF Greenbrier County,
Western Virginia PA miles of Richmond. Is situated
miles nom the Gicenbrier River occupying the
cite sthe Old Savannah fort and town Of 600 hsb;an.s
10 miles west Of the ceebs,ed lite Sulphur Springs,
where the hie Floyd nyensted himself aud his forces lat
sapaer 1t II IN the Department OF Gen. Fremont This
detachment o. fenoats column it is believed is making ia
way the Ees, Tennessee end Nsina Railroad from the
sse CT which L.wisburs is about hi'y miles distant
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26
SOLDIERS HOSPITAL AT NEWARK.

NkvAKK n J Ss'uTdayi Msy n I5Lz'
soldiers hospital Of the bes; character has just
been airly organized here by State authorization.
Iii mder The special direction Of Marcus i. Ward,
W. The building lie large and pew, and capable Of
sOc,nuodstine about 1000 invalids. 1t is located
% he Passac River, and is adjacent 10 the railroad
IT, ioom, are large, high, aud airy, with fever
wares, wstsr-eloseis, bathing-rooms, store-rooms,
shA the best Of cots, bedding, and Government
e'o'hlug Tie Faculty are doing themselves great
Sedft by the spontaneous, handsome manner in
Nlra they are performing their duties. Nearly 100
Pa'enI' are already in the hospital The institution
very popular, and the citizens contributing del
ees 70 the needy soldiers. 1t is specially desired
WAY our soldiers in the field should DO duly Informed
"Is institution by the Press.
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THE ADDITIONAL TROOPS.

H. - PHLADKLPBfA, Saturday. Nay "a, 1867.
O.. mat additional troops would be called
an 'mlnsoA'ely replied, Pennsylvania will furnish
sa. numoef required" The Department has asked
m. ,oglmeh' Of infantry, which 10 now organiz.
T aHa WIN oe sent forward in few days.
-. "cK and wounded PENNSYLVANIA soldiers,
I'm INC extreme advance of Gen. McClean's army,
4, "e,e @seh though Philadelphia to Eew-York,
~. ~aKe Of the United States officers, and without
hs, "osfdse Of tho Pennsylvania agents. have
aslBAiA A'''A~S fs'0'Deo 70 fhila-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26
THE SIEGE OF FORT WRIGHT.

WisEiN0T0N Sslurday, Msy q I6o1
The following was received tonight at the Wai
Department; o u.u .. ,oc,
Tho se.mer Alps, arrived from the notllla reports
all quiet. The Rebel feet, which has been absent
for several days, has again made ito appearance al
Fulton. two miles below Fort Pillow.
Nothing official from tho fleet.
CAIRO. Saturday, May "a, 1869
The gunboat reconnaissance made yesterday dis
covered the Rebel fleet at Fulton, about two miles
below. There 10 no further doubt tba, the Rebels
ill hold IT,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26
FROM GEN. WOODS DEPARTMENT.
The Army at Richmond Demoraifxed-Csp'
turo Of Artillery at Pig Poinf-sisie Of
AGasr. af Norfolk.

NOnroLK, Saturday May " i86Z
-Four deserters came in from Petersburg this after
noon and say in consequence of the scarcity Of pro-
visions the army in Richmond is much demorallzed
and O great number Of desertoDs occur daily. They
state that full half the army would desert If they
could have an opportunity. The army has been
drawn from all parts Of the Confederacy, and 1t 10
intended TO make desperate resistance. vbetoops
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PIrsAS'- FssKy Saturday. May "a. 1861.
The following extracts and dispatches are taken
from Arkansas papers:
LITTLE Rock. Wednesday. May IA, 1862
Orders have been received, by telegraph by Brig
Cen Roane. Little Rock, 20 aesnme command OF all
the forces in Arksn.as, ard defsnd che State. by
order OF AiaI.-(ien. Van Dorm. Signed, Dabncy
kowrey, Asst. Adjutant- General.
the people whom have lived that shsn
lend hs STATE sud that win the reserve at y
fsm our soil JOHN SEDAN ROANE.
BIissdisr- General commanding
RsovS.yIIIY. Arkansas, Saturday, Nay H. 1888
A gentleman, Just arrived IRON Searcy, who
xas made prisoner by the Unionise, and was reeas-
ed al smdown Of Wednesday, reports that 2,3Oo
Unionists are camped opposite Searcy on the wat
keys Farm, and about s,VpO a; Llttls miles ron
Searcy All the Uuion troops are low Dutch, except
the cavalry, numbering about 1000, who were
Americans. lie ssys while he was III their camps,
news was received OF Umon defeat az Corihln' ac-
eompanied by order for them 10 return 10 ba'es-
Vile but thew were determined 10 dlsobey ORDER
Tpis gentleman also reports the Unionists out q,
provisons and killing and eating all the stock a.
taking corn meal wherever they can ma any. lie
save il is their intention 10 advance ana take lI
Rock, but thinks they ire afraid to undertake tue
Job. He heard orders given IN their camp alter
their being fired by the Texans, not TO take any
prisoners, but 20 Kill every man found under arms.
TIE Vicksbnrg Cat-en Of the 18th says the wo-
men and children are being removed to-day, by adj
vice of Gen. Smith, in advance Of the approaching
conflict with the enemy.
MADISON s. lay, Nay II. 1862.
arrived here last nigh ION Plant. we
have been lighting az COt-Cr With some OF The
Cnionists, who were advauD lat place to gel
possession of the telegraph. s.. nad a company Of
Capt. Stephenson q men. After the fight Of Wednes-
6ay we found five Cnionis,s dead OH the field. We
iIled two more on Tuesday. No casualties on our
aide We captured four saddles, two swords, and
several navy rsvolvers. The Unionsts were stil
within two mi les Of Cotton Plant. We intend re-
turning to-day with force to give them another
sgh,. We shall whip them sure.
1.-the Rock, Saturday, May H. 1862.
From Batesville we learn through several trust
worthy sources that ten regiments OF the enemy, at
Bslesyille had LEI, for 81. Louis, via lronton and
that all The Union forces this side OF the White
River have recros,ed that stream. The came force
that required two days TO cross 10 this side crossed
back in one night Ii 10 trustworthy reported that
ba 900 UniOnl,ts now remain at Batesvills and
!vtsoDpor
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-26
NEWS FROM THE REBEL STATES.

PrrsAS'- FssKy Saturday May a. 1891
The following extracts and dispatches are taken
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-15

They wear the livery of Heaven to serve the
Devil in. They only seek to throw Us off our
guard the more easily to carry their infa-
nous designs into execution.
Such are the objects of the foe. To rlun-
der and despoil; to seize and appropriate
Southern wealth in order to pay their bloat-
ed war debt, and remunerate themselves Tor
the trouble they take to conquer. We can
expect no better fate if we are overcome, and
we can only avoid wholesale system of
plumber ard oppression that would at once
degrade US to paupers and slaves, By resolv-
ing never to yield. Reject and scorn their
simulated friendship. Meet them with the
cleaning sword and the leyelled musket, and
all the terrible enginery of war. Meet them
foot to foot, and drive them from every inch
of Southern soil back to their own domains.
For this purpose let US resolve to fight until
we conquer, and in executing our heroic pur-
pose let Us shrink from no sacrifice of either
blood or treasure. The struggle is literally
one for existence. We must repel the enemy
or submit to be vassals or serfs.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-15
Savannah and Charleston to be Burnt
Within Thirty Days.

The Savannah Republican. of the 18th
inst. has the following intelligence. de-
rived from a gentleman who escaped from
Fernandina when the Federals occupied
that place:
Immediately after the landing of the
Federals they went to work pillsging the
houses of those who had deserted them
and fed. Those who remained they did
not disturb, many of whom professed to
be Unionists, among them this informant
By pretending to be staunch Union man
he managed to get information from the
Federal officers that their intention Is 10
lay Savannah and Charleston in ashes IN
less than thirty days; that they were ex-
pecting the arrival of ten thoroughly iron
clad steamers, and Thirty others partially
iron -clad, when they would Immediately
proceed to take both of these places.
While our troops were Withdrawing
from the island, and were preparing to
remove their guns, information was com
municated to the blockading vessels at
Fernandina, by fisherman. when one Of
the steamers immediatels started for War
saw, and soon after the fleet arrived and
entered the harbor. The guns were most
ly dismounted from the batteries. but a
few men were experimenting their RENO
val.
Previous to the arrival of the fleet.
large steamer appeared. bearing down
10 one of the batteries. with French h"g
at half mast; when within hailing distance
she lowerd the French flag and ran up
the stars and stripes; and ordered Col.
Holland to come on board. at the same
time running out her guns Assoon as
Col. Fl. got on board, she Immediately
steered norlhward
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-15

We have seen lot of excellent candles
manufactured by the Southern Stas
Mandatory, an incorporated company
of this city. Since the commencement OF
the blockade candles have been so scarce
they could not be obtained except at exOr-
bitant prices. We are glad. therefore.
that we now have the means of supplying
our wants in this respect, and hope that
the enterprise will meet with the encour-
agement it deserves.-N. o. Delta.
We have had the pleasure of trying
some of the candles made in New Orleans.
and if they were manufactured at the es-
adjustment alluded to by the Delta, we
must say it is a miserable failure. W
paid dime apiece for these candles.
They seemed to have been made of tai
low mixed with the Intestinal fat from the
swine they "run down in just one
hour and twenty minutes, and while burn
ing emitted an odor compared to which the
exhalations Of slaughter pen would be
Alta of Roses The amour: o. light they
afford may be judged from the fact that
we burnt all ours-a round dozen-at
once. Phew
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-15

An OLp PATRror.-Mr. Beazly Camp
bell, residing on Black river. in this par
ish, has fourteen sons and grand sons in
the present wartime of them enlisting
from Concordia and FIVE from Mississippi.
He served himself under Gen. Jackson,
in the war, of l8l2-15, in the defense OF
New Orleans. and although advanced in
years the fire of patriotism is not the least
impaired. and he pledges now. if neces-
sary, to GO again and assist in the de-
fence of that city, This instance should
impart lesson of instruction to our able
young men who require so much urging
to enlist in their country's cause.
Concortita Intelliqencer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-15

FryTrRE MOVEMENTS UP THE TENNESSEE
From gentleman who has just ar
rived from the Tennessee We have infor-
nation of the further movements of
the enemy up the Tennessee river. At
Reynoldsburg. Humphreys county. he
Witnessed the passage up of thirty 1.-TWO
Federal steamers, including one gunboat.
Monday afternoon. and early in the eve
nine fourteen more transports. Add
tional boats passed up on Tuesday. car
rying cavalry. wagons. artillery. mules.
etc. The number of vessels composing
the last fleet was not known.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-03-15

TIE ConTederdte Ndry-The estimates
of the Navy Department have been large
ly increased under the secret acts of the
Provisional Congress, which have autho-
rized the enlistment of two thousand adj
ditional seameG and large additions to off
GERS of the navy. The officers of the ma
w authorized to be employed under these
acts are two captains, five commanders,
fifty lieutenants. ten assistant paymasters,
thirty assistant surgeons. one hundred ac-
ting midshipmen, thirty acting first assist
ant engineers. fifty acting second assist
ant engineers and fifty acting third assist
ant engineers. The patronage of Secre-
tary Mallory is by no means small.