The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-21
THE siTUATION.

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from all the rumors which reach us to-day it
would that the position of General Grant is
not quite as secure his recent occupation of the
capital Of Mississippi, after succession Of victo-
ries at RAYMOND, Mississippi Springs, and Jackson
itself, might lead us to suppose it was. There APP
pears TO be an evident intention on the part
OF the enemy to withdraw their forces-as
far as it can be done with safety--from
various points, and to concentrate them on
Jackson and Vicksburg Thus we learn
that he rebels at shelbyville have been sent off
either to support Pemberton at the latter place, or
t. retake dickson A rumor prevailed in Muir
ireesboro that Gen. Bragg quietly withdraw
ing his men from the front and sending them to
Jackson. Then comes the news from Cincinnati
yesterday evening that Gen. Grant had evacuated
Jackson after destroying the State House and the
rehl stores. Stories of the abandonment of that
but nothing definite is stated as to the time the
manner, OF the cause of that movement The rebel
journals exult over the suspicion that Grant is
caught in trap. The Mobile Register insnuatcs
that the victorious advances of the Union army in
the Southwest have received a permanent check.
II threatens Grant with the advance of Joe John
ston, and predicts that the flag Of the confederacy
may ere long float again over New Orleans. The
Chattanooga Rebel speculates upon the failure Of
Gen. Burnsde's plans in East Tennessee, and thinks
that the mountains will prove insuperable barrier
to his advance. A Knoxville journal says that ten
Union regiments have advanced ON Cumberland
Gap; but it does not soy from what point. The
whole tone of the rebel press shows that they are
anticipating the defeat of General Grant and the
success of General Bragg plans to induce General
Rosecrsns to advance from his secure position at
Murfreesboro.
From points farther West in Arkansas, we have
intelligence of several successful Reconnaissance
by our troops the destruction of rebel stores and
the capture Of several prisoners.
General Hooker's army remains in the old sua-
tion on the Rappahannock. No moves nor rumors
OF moves
The full returns of the killed, wounded and miss.
ing Of the Third army corps General SicklesO in
che battle Of Charlottesville have been forwarded
TO us; but owing to our limited space and the fact
that we have already published the names in
various forms and at different times, compels us
now to omit the publication of the complete re.
port. We shah, however, keep 1t on file for refc.
renee. The promptness with which this voumi.
gades and divisions has been made up, reflects
great credit on the capacity and skill of Leute.
nant Colonel o. II. Hart, the Assistant Adjutant
General Of the Third corps. If such capacity were
promptly shown by every Adjutant General
throughout the United States, the fate Of every
soldier in the army who has fallen would easily
be aseer,ained, not only within a few days Of his
fall, but also at the end OF centuries.
The cavalry Of General Milroy had q skirmish
with the rebels on Tuesday six miles from Win.
chester, Va. in which they killed six and took
seven prisoners. Our troops continued to pur.
sue the enemy at last accounts.
The expedition sent out out from Suffolk under
Colonel Foster is reported 10 have entirely sue
ceeded In its mission. The damages on the Sea
brook and Roanoke Railroad have been repaired.
I Much fear for the safety Of Richmond appear
TO be entertained by some Of the journals of tina
city. They admit that its capture would be q ter
rible blow TO the rebel cause, and they urge that
etrcng defensive force should be called out OF il
residents from sixteen to sixty to protect il from
such dangers as imperilled the city during Stone
mans raid
Mr.. vallandigham was put on board o gunboa
~ the lcvee in Cincinnati, on Tuesday evening. 4
be conveyed 10 Fort Warren. He was said 4
oave looked sad and much broken down, doubles
from The humatng conviction that the citizen Q
free State could 10 hurried Of into captivity On
exile from his home, without even the due process
OF civil law accorded to . common felon.
NIsCELLANKoUs NxwA
A deeply interesting ceremony was performc
yesterday afternoon In the churchyard OF Trinii
church, on the occasion of the restoration Of III
tomb. tone and inscription over the remains
William Bradford, the father OF printing In th
country, who printed the first Bible and Book
Common Prayer, established the first newspaps
In the city-th New York Gd,cff~- and who 10 !.