The New York herald., 1862-04-18
The Rebels Still. Claiming a
Victory at Pittsburg.
Beaurssard Declares His Ability to Defeat An!
Rofcs Brought Against COrinth.
Message Of Jeff. Davis Relative 70 The
Death Of Gen. Johnston.
Attack on the Rebel Forts on The
Lower KissisGippi,

Lower Mississippi,
&s., As., ~.
ToRrazs NosRos, April 10, 1s1e
flag Of truce this morning 70 deliver leteers
and dispatches; but no news transpirsd II vas Inn
possible obtain glimpse Of the papers received
at headquarters. -
Copies Of the Richmond Dpoch and Norfolk Day Boob
received hero last evening.
The Dispatch contains despatch from BsauregaId,
dated Corinth, 9th nst stating that he was strongly
ntrenched and prepared defy the federas 10 what
numbers they might attack him. He claims the
battle OF Pttsburg Landing most important rebel
victory. Hc says VIC captured six thousand federal
prisoners and thirty six cannon"
The Dpatch, commenting on the above, thinks thai
the total rout Of Generals Buell. and Grant certain.
No mention is made Of Bsauregard being wounded.
One Of the garrison who escaped from Fort Pulaski
represented contending that the Union batteries
tanned gun that would put its shells through the walls
Of the fort any point at which aimed rendering
the working OF the guns almost impossible. The bar.
bette guns all dsmountsd and most Of those bear
ing the attacking batteries In similar condition
before the fort surrendered The garrison consisted Of
over hve hundred men.
The following is taken from the Norfolk papers
RICHMOND, Va, April 10, 1904
Both houses Of Congress have adopted resolution ID
adjourn Monday next and 70 meet again the third
Monday Of August.
Tho CONSUMPTION bill passed Congress On the 9th inst
Reports have been received here Of ths landing d
Yankee troops ~ Tappahannock Essex county, va On
the Rappahannock river.
Five federal gunboas went Urbana on the RappAhan.
mock river on Sunday and day proceeded 70 Tsppa
hammock. No troops were landed This 10 supposed ts
be reconnaissance or fsint. -ar
Oncial information from New Orleans states that IN
attack Forts Jackson and Philip commenced ysstsr
day, 14th inst.
eAvAxxAH, April n, Iso2.
The Morning Neas learns that Jacksonville, Florida,
evacuated by the federas last Tuesday. They iA
they going 70 Tybss Tho town 10 now 10 possess
sion OF the Confsderatss. ~
The Death Of General JohnstoM Anr
nounced I'm tho Rebel Senate.
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED MESSAGE OF PRssDNr
From the Richmond Examiner, Aprils.l
Tho Senate met at twelve O'Clock Prayer BY Rev Mr.
Keper, Of the Episcopal church.
touching the victory near Corinh and smentinS ne
death Of Albert Sidney johnston be taken up 10 that hs
could oner resolutions in lieu. Resolutions were then
presented by the Senator expressive OF the Joy Of Con-
gress hearing Of the great victory Of army In Ten
nessee, paying a glowing tribute Of respect 70 The
thanks Of Congress to General Bssursssrd and The oess
under his command for their services on that memorable
Mr. HAYNES stated that he was one Of the Tennessee
delegation who requested the President 10 transfer Gen.
treat from Nashville Subsequent information had caused
him alter his opinion and he therefore felt his duty
Mr.. NJ YASosY, Of Ala, moved that the resolutions
be amended ~ 70 designate the place Of Tho battle
indicated BY General Beaurogardviz the battle nsd Of
amended tender tho thanks Of Congress 70 General
Bsauregard land the surviving officers and soldiers
for their gaantry and skill on that memorable hed.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRz1pnr-DEAIR or enmAL a mlun
JOHNSTON.
The following message was received from the
To TnH SENATE AND Houm or Rxrn.nnAnvn o. TEN
CONFEDERATE STATES on AMERICA
Tennessee induces me TO depart from the estAbnshsd
ussges and 70 make 70 you this communication in adj
Dispatches received from Official sources am able 70
announce 70 you, With entire c0Dndencs Nd that y has
aTo. 1S and oSss oa
\ invadsrs on the morning Of the 9th the conv:rsng
columns or our army S oy s MAJ M
river Asr hard fought battle Of ten hours The sssmy
rssr whsre % under the cover q he sus
boats hs at the last ecoounts s~dsaserie n Ss Ms
yreof BY aid Of his vanos Tho details q this great
battle yet few and incomplete tOsnabls ds
tngush with msritsd praise al Of those who may have
prefer 70 delay our own graincaiion in Recommending
hem 70 your special notice. rather than incur the risk
u woundng the feelings Of any by failing 70 nsude them
l tn the list When such victory has Been won over
troops numerous, well disciplined, armed end appoint
cd, a those which have just been 90 sal!y routed.
well conclude that one common spirit Of uninch
ing bravery and devotion 70 our country's must
have animated every breast rom that Of The Command
ing General to that OF the hubest patriot who served in
the ranks There enough in the continued presence Of
invaders soi 10 chasten our s1ultaon his
brilliant and 10 remind us OF the grave duty Of
continued exerton uns shall extort from proud and
vain glorious enemy the reluctant Of our
been pleased while vouchsafng His in
battle TO act with severe dispsnsation, 70 which
w6Xhust bow in humble submission. The last long, lin.
gcring hope has disappsarsd and IL but TOO true that
his death is simply narrated despatch from Col. wn
Preston, in the following words
General Johnston fell yesterday, at hapast two ococh
leading suecessfu charge turning the enemys right
Of he rode on until from loss Of bsod he fsii ei
hansted, and died without In few mom00. His body
Ner enn AND un e %
from his family.
Ny long and close friendship with this DEPARTED chief
tain and patriot forbids 20 trust myself in giving
vent 10 the feelings which this sad intelligence has
evoked without doing injustice TO the living. IL may
safely be asserted that loss 10 rreparable Among
the shining Of the great and good who cluster
around the banner OF our country there exists
spirit, more heroic SOUL than that Of The nustrous
whose death Join you in lamsntng In his death
he has illustrated the character for which through s
he conspicuous-that Of singsness Of purpose and
devotion 70 duyv-wth his whole energies. Bent OBJ
tanning tho victory which he deemed essential 70 his
counrys cause he rode the accomplishment Of hs
sbbng away. His last breath oheercd bis comrades
TO victory The last sound be heard was their shout
Of victory His last thought his country, and long
and deeply viii his country mourn his loss,