The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

Ths HeralCs dispatch says: sit be- bssa
scertained that the rebel leaders are grisveusiy
and disconnected BY the change Of
programme in the disposition of the army Of the
'ssouac. They had early information OF the
,rsparatio. of McCIslhn's, and ssppoaing that
no whole army of the Potomac vas to be With.
lrav, from this vicinity had arranged . Pre-
Zraume for . bold dash across the Potomac
lbove Washington, aud q foray upon the CaPi-
nj through Maryland. Gen. Jacksons command
was 70 lead this enterprise, and to b suPPortsd
by Smith and Johnston's forces. 1t Vas sxpsc.
Ted that the rebel synpa,hizsrs in Maryland
would raise the standard Of revolt there, and
Md the execution of the project BY the dessrue.
lion of railroads and bridges, and the isolation OF
" Washington from reinforcements Of Union troops
The rebel leaders reckoned without their hest,
and we're taken BY surprise at finding General
Banks within supporting distance Of General
Shields when the attempt Vas made to execute
the FIRST paIt Of their programme. The repuise
of Jackson and the creation of two new depart
nents in Virginia under the command Of Gen.
erals Banks and Mcdowell, eonvinces them that
NO vulnerable point has been left unprotected.
The Maryland synp athzers who we're embeld-
ensd to inselsncs at the prospect Of this bold de-
feat of the rebel army, have become dishsarten.
ed and are leaving BY scores. Numbers have
been arrested in their attempts to escape South,
and others Who are known to have organized
for the occasion, arc seeking avenues southwark
10 small parties.
A Port Royal letter says an irsn-clad rebel
gunboat made its appearance on the Savannah
river, coming down, last week, near the head Of
Elba Island, where it was plainly seen on board
our vessels, which lay in Mud river, supporting
the batteries, and drawing of it was made. II
10 described As very much resembling the kerri'
mac in appearance, but is much smaller in size,
and il considered TO be every way lees fornida.
Bile.
Washington, April Z.
The Fortress Monroe beat TO Baltimore brings
information froS the neighborhoed of Yorktown
up to Saturday p. NJ. Shipping Point had been
taken by our troops, and other PAGES on the
rorte formerly occupied by the rebels. Some
diminishing had taken place between the out
posts Of the enemy and our forces, in which the
several casualties are said to have occurred
mostly in Eastern regiments.
Philadelphia, April I.
A telegraph dispatch was received in this city
yesterday, announcing that Gen. Mitchell, witt
the forces under his command, had reached
SheIbyvills, Tenn, and had been received with
enthusiasm by the inhabitants.
A special to the New York Times, Wheeling
March Z, says: A telegram just received herr
informs u that the rebels are rstrsating bsfor'
our forces under Gen. Milroy, who has advance,
from Cheat Mountain, and now holds Camp Ale
ghany, lately evacuated by the rebels. The rob
els have also fallen back from Monterey and Han
tersvile, and seem to be aiming for Stauntsa
where they will have railroad escape.
Another Federal gunboat ran the blockacs q
Island No. 10, on the night of the 9th, under
steam transports and five barges were also 80
through the slough, to New Madrid. A com
pany under Captains Lewis and Marshal, crosse,
the river from New Madrid, and spiked th
guns. Another force took three other batteries
spiked the guns, and threw the ammunition in
It is believed here that forty eight hours vii
decide the fate Of Island No, 10.
| 1t is hardly credible, but reports thus "a
agree that not single casualty occurred dsrin,
the whole time Of the crossing Of the troops.
The opposing armies in Mississippi are within
20 miles of each other, and Recommending par
ties have done some diminishing.
Portland, April7.
The news from Europe by the Hibsrnia,
which left Liverpool, March 9th. The British
Government have sent war vessel to Matamo
ras for the protection of British interests il
American waters.
The Daily Nevs sulosizes General Mcclellan,
tactics, aud thinks the crisis approaching, ant
believes the Coafedsrates, although rstrea.ing
have prepared the field for great battle.
The same Journal rejoicss at the adoption By
the House Of President Lincoln's emancipation
rights.
The London Daily Times reiterates its belief
that nothing will he made of Mr.. Lincoln's pro-
position. bat regards it As important 10 admit.
ting the principle Of an accommodation bstwes.
the Nsrth and South.
The Times believes the real defense Of the
Confederates will be found 10 the vastneas Of the
desolation Of the country, and argues that il
they are really in earnest, the North must leok
for bootless victories and e1hausting conquests.
The Herald thinks that peace may be possibly
conquered by one side or the other ir or around
Richmond.
Washington, April7.
The following is q summary Of the Intelligence
received by the War Department Up 70 ten
o'clock Monday night in regard " the opera.
tons ct Yorktown and Fortress Monroe: Ysetsr.
day the ensmys works we're carefully examined
BY General Mcclellan, and found to be very
strong, and the approaches dificuk. The eae.
my was in force and the water batteries at
yorktown and Gloucester are said to b much
increased.
There was sharp firing On the right, bat no
harm done.
Our forces were receiving supplies from Ship
ping Point. repairing roads and getting up siege
trains. 1t seemed plain that nertars and sises
guns must be used for aseaulting.
Another dispatch, received at 1880 this
morning, states thss Yorktown will fall, bat not
without siege Of or DAYS.