Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-05-08

sburg. which is believed t. have been an un-
! successful attempt to prevent L0ngstreet
from moving.
Gen. Seigwick was hotly engaged all Mon
day, the rebels pressing him at all points
His men were obliged to give way before
the overwhelming masses OF rebels. and
his discomhturcs seemed certain. when the
Vermont Brigade made a ferocious charge,
repulsiug the enemy and securing the safe
81 Of that portion Of the army.
The slaughter of the enemy here, near
Banks Ford. was perfectly horrible, whole
brisades being literally wiped out. Gen.
Sedgwick. however. recrUssed the river in
I the face of the enemy, after midnight tho
enemy raking cur bridges with ARTILLERY,
causing great loss Of lie.
| lie succeeded in getting across in com
paratiyely good order, and marched immsi-
lately to United States Ford to Join Hookers
| main armv.
| The Ti5ans has an extra with atoat the
same the account as above.
Nav YoRx, 9th.
The Tr.5uae's correspondent, wrisin {
Tuesday morning from Fllmouth says.
The enemy have gained fredericksburg.
but cannot hold it. our army being on
their flank and rear.
The rebels are thought 10 have pom tooas,
/ and precautions were takea TO proven.
raid across the reaer.
( Col. Hall recrossed Tuesday.
/ Later from Rsoker's Army-Au going faror.
a5'y-Fa- Hg2h LIE Prisoser-Rumortd
/ Capture Of Cordonsrile- Ttro RsheI Cen
/ tr4h Arrire al The Cd Capi;o! Prison
/ RJoker has 1000 Prisoners.
NEw Yosk, 5th.
The Washington Republican in their
Postscript Yesterday afternoon, says "Oul
sdvioas up to noon to-day are that tie victo
" Of Gen. Hooker's army is more complete
than was at FIRST supposed. All that the
mos; sanyuine could hope for has been real
/ lied We Congratulate the army and coun-
try upon this important, .lceess. There are
facts connected with thi. movement which
cannot at present be stated. but when il l.
completed they viii develop themselves and
Be appreciated.
PHILADELPHIA, 9TH.
The Bulletin has issued an extra stating
| tina, General F,tz Hugh Lee is prisoner in
Washington, AMI that Gen. Hooker has cap
, ;ured over 500 prisoners.
NEW Y0Rz. 5th.
The following Ia. inst been received By
N il, nothing m the shape Of war news be
ing allowed to BE- transmitted over the wires :
Washington, i:h.
The city is intensely excited to-day. by
the reports from the Army OF tic Potomac.
rhe news is regarded thus far IS favorable
and encouraging, bat at the same time 'her.
IS naturally much solieituie as - further
and future developments.
The arrival Of abou, 100 prisoners sine?
Sunday, certainly shows that our army has
not been idle in making captures. and Il Is
reported that oth-rs viii s5Jn arrive.
New York, Sta.
The Post prints the f2llowin--
The following latest inte.ligence from
Hookers army Is Just received from " ash
Ins,9n;
The battle of Sunday was renewed on
Monday morning. The enemy appeared to
have forces equally in number t. our own,
aad bis successive attacAs were made with i
desfe: ate spirit.
The destruction of the railroad over the
Massap9nax and Mattaplny Greeks, sJcth Of
Fredericksburg, has suddenly been accom-.
lilchel, anu tue lJaI - Is!c.i-Iou0 IL sde9
cut III from tie enemy.
Light hanlr.d prisoners, including ooe
entire Regiment. the sd Georgia, were
brought to Washington tins forenoon aud
m4rctel down Penusy !yauia Avenue to the
Oh Capitol Prison. raeir appearance Mas
the subject Of universal, comment and re-
mark. They were well aad comfortably
cd, and no, one looked as though he had
net enough to eat.
Two officers, Maj, Gen. Evan, Of S9a:a
Carolina and Bsigaiier Gensr.l. whose
name was not learaed, were prominent II
the number both beng tall, fne looking
men. Tney were dressed in lish, grey uni
form. with three geld stars On the eoa. col
lsr of the Major General and two on the
Brisadier General. These officers were Per.
mitted to 20 about the Streets accompanied
oy an unarned corp ral AMI made several
pu1caa.es in the s:5res OF the aycluo. En-
neuse crowds .hrougd ihc street. wherever
taey appeared.
Ma y General Evans was the rebel Gencr
eral commanding at Leesburs during the
l.. Is Biud battle.
There Is rum5r current tina. General
S:5nem4a has captured GJEd)asTills.