Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-05-09

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COHErRauIatory Order frsa General Ice.
RICHMOND, Nay 8 General Les has issued The fI
lowing order
HEADQUAETER5 ARNT NORTHERN yIKeLyIA
General Orders Nc. 52I
With heartfelt gratifes ion The general commanding
expresses to the army lis sense Of the heroic eoniuet
dsplayedby beth officers and 4 en- during tbe arduous
operation thsy have Just been engaged in. Under tie
trying vciaituds5 Of heat and storm you attacked the
enemy, strongly intrenehea in the dep:hs Of a tangled
wlderneFsi sgsfn en- the b us If fredericksburg fheon
niles distant, aud by vslor triunphsd On 50 many
fields, and forced him once more to seek safety beyond
the Rap7ahsnncck.
While this glorious victory entities you to the praise
and ~gTautuds Of tho nation, we are expressly ealzd
upon to return graceful thanks to the only GiVer Of vic
tory, for the signal dslIyerance he has wrought. It is
therefore earnestly recommended that the troops unite
on Sunday next in a~scHbiHg to the Lord Of Hssts tie
glory due his name.
Let Us aot forgot in our rejoicing. the brave soldiers
who have fallen in defenss Of their country, and while
we mourn their loss, let us resolve 10 emulate their noble
example.
The army and the country alike lament the absence
fora time, Of one to whose bravery, energy and skin we
are SO much indebted for success.
The following letter from the President Of the Con
federste States, VIII be communicated to the army, as
sn expression Of his appreciation of its services:
Ihave received your dispatch, and rsverenty unite
with you IA giving praise to God for the success with
which he has crowned our arms. In the name OF the
people I offer cordial thanks to yourself aud the troops
under your command, for hi addition to the unprese-
dented series Of great victories your army has achieved.
The universal rejoicing prOdueed by this happy result,
viii be mingled with general regret for the good and
brave number ID among the killed
lsignsdl RE. LEE
From RichmOnds
RICHMOND, May s-Passeagsrs report all quiet st
Fredericksburg to-day Several ambulance trains ar
rived here last evening, and more are behind. Crowds
Of ladies' are at the depot, dispensing refreshments.
Weather damp and chilly.
Areport is current that the New York Herald. Of a
late date received, comedies the defeat Of Hooker. TIE
nswsc caused great excitement in New York
The Federal ~guHbosts came to the White house yes-
terday, and remained a short tine.
The WOunded.
AUGUSTA, May s.-A dispatch from Richmond states
that the number Of wounded is large, but they are wen
provided for. Our victory is a very decided one.
Of General Van Dorm CONFIRMED
TULLaHoMA, May The following dispatch was
received 70 day, dated Columbia, May 7th;
PRoF6sT MARSHAL: General Van Dorn was muir
dersd by DR.. Peters. Peters is about six feet high,
dark complexion, dark iron-grsy hair, black eye,
whiskers on chin a little gray. Arrest him.
(Signed) JOHN S. WHITFIELD,
Provost MAMMAL
Additional from Virginia.
RICHMOND. May 8-Trsins have resumed regular
to Fredericksburg. and Eve arrived last night with
ths wounded.
The storm at SpottsylyAnia On Wednesday was the
Eeverest experienced in twelve months.
We captured about ten thousand prisoners, many
valuable horses, wagons, and a large gusntty Of am
munitioR and small arms.
All quiet at fredericksburg. Barksd4Is reOeeuPying
the tswn. AID the enemy opposite As before the battle.
Col Griffin was not killed, busesptursd.
Sickles is reported killed
Belfgfsas Conventions.
AUGUSTA, Nay 6.-The diocesan council Of the Pro
Episcopal church d in session in this city, The
attendance is large.
The Southern Baptist convention is also in session
and embraces churches in all the Southern States
except Delaware. A large number Of delegates ars
present