New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28
FROM GEN. HALLECK'S ARMY.

The correspondent Of The 81. Louis Republican,
who. driven out with the rest, left Gen. Halleeks
army Oh the Goth inst, gives the following account
Of what is passing in that quarters
"For weeks the public have been impatiently wait
ino for tdings of battle at Corinth. Every dis
patch has stated such event near ut hand but tne
Two great forces yet rest quietly, almost within
s,onethrow Of each other. Occasionally shSht
skirmish ensues but both parties are careful that
these little affairs lead 10 no general engagement.
Beauregard has constantly yet vsny endeavored
TO provoke an attack upon him, seeing clearly that
DELAY will be ruin. IL is no longer matter VI doubt
that his army is on short ratlons. Almost every
avenue of supply is cut off, and deserters state the
Rebel army actually suffering Under the eircum'
stances Halleck can afford TO wait, but Beaure-
gard cannot. Daily the deserters from the Rebel
Ines grow more numerous, and their statements
more satisfactory to the national cause Al present
the position of the two forces is as follows: Beau
regard still holds Corinth, but Is prepared TO evac-
ATE If he sees no hope Of successful resistance.
"The probabilities are that should he find himself
forced to retreat. he will do 40 in the direction OF
Mobile rather than Grand Junction, as Memphis,
near The latter spot has probably already fallen.
By retiring III the former direction, although by the
act lie acknowledges himself virtually defeated, yet
il serves the purpose OF prolonging the war, and
causing tolsome marches by the Union forces. Gen.
Hslleck is slowly approaching the Rebel WORKS.
IIis distance from them now Is one mile ana nal,
vet 80 thick are the forests that artillery can only DC
used at snort range. As fast as the National army
advances il throws up works OF defense, aud VIII
continue TO do so until the two lines are brought 30
near that artillery can be used. II will then most
probaoly become entirely battle OF gunnery, un'
e.s declines the unequal contest and re.
tres There is constant skrmshing along the lines.
There has been no change Iii the position OF the
army. Gen. Pope holds the left, Gen. Buell. the
center and Gems McClernand and Thomas the right.
This was the position on the 10Th, when we were
Obliged TO leave aud latest dispatches state there
no change"
The Cincinnati Commercial closes an article on
the situation at Cornih with the following para
graph
regiments OF cavalry and infantry, and batteries o.
artillery. in Gen. Halleck's army. The army, while
not SO Gigantic as sometimes represented, is really
immense-arger than either army at Waterloo. II
i. SUPERIOR to the enemy, not only IN discipline, equip
ments and general resources, but in numbers-and 4
is still growing"
The Shiloh correspondent Of The Chicago Times
under date of May %, writes:
Probably the true secret of the movement is this
Gen. Halleck is now IN position TO hold the enemy
IN check firmly either to give him battle at ever
chances or to pounce upon him In case ne attempts
TO retreat, and cut him in two. Within the strong
intrenchments he has built he can remain as long ~
he chooses in safety, and, in the mean time, zen
Butler, having finished of Mobile, can come up .ne
MississIppi River and take them in the rear, wnel
thew will fall an easy prey. II mot proDaoIe una,
with no very brilliant chance Of success ne W."
battle while, by little patient waiting, NC ..u
compass his ends easily. II would nuu'' civ"
good generslshiP.