The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-15
Summary OF News.

mock with his army, and tho evening papers
Of Thursday wcrc gloomy enough. But by
FRIDAY
we learn that Gen. II. was not forced to re-
cross, but did so on account Of the great rain
which carried away the bridges and threat
cned his communication with his supplies.
His army recrossed IN safety. and although
disappointed, were in good spirits. He re-
tired to the north bank Of the Rappahnnock
to meet 40, 900 men who had not yet been en-
gagged, and he was then Reinforced by $4,000
under Gen. Heintzlemau. No forco Of tho
enemy drove him in his retirement.
On tho rebel side Gen. Paxton was killed.
jackson had an arm shot of ~ and Gems.
Heath and Hill woro wounded. The Rich
mond papers say that Stonemans cavalry ap-
preached to within four miles of that city,
capturing trains and immense Government
supplies. They did great damage to rebel
communications, and the result of this cav
airy raid promises to DO Of vast benefit to US.
The Evening Star says Gen. Hooker esti-
mates his losses in the battle at about $1,000
all told, killed, wounded, and missing. Also
that he brought all his material away safely
from his late position. and that whilo we
were 80 unfortunate as to loso some artillery,
we have taken at least as many pieces as we
lost.
Gen. Banks has issued stringent order
commanding all registered enemies to leave
his department. His forces have seized large
amount or war material and cotton, and arc
still at work From Yorktown the rebels say
that Gen. Peck's forces arc holly pursuing
them, and Reyes forces arc also on tho move.
In the Southwest our forces have captured
Grand Gulf with 500 prisoners and all the
guns, ammunition and stores. Our loss was
ono gunboat, &c men killed and 81 wounded.
Part OF Stoneman's force has arrived at the
White house. Tho rebels have not been able
to send any Of their wounded to Richmond in
consequence of our cavalry raid. Gen. Slough.
ton has pecn released by the rebels and has ar.
rived at Washington. Tho government five-
twcnties are having splendid sale, which
shows the confidence of monied men in the
Government.
SATURDAY.
Each mail brings us additional news and
particulars Of Gen. Stoneman g cavalry raid to
the rear of the rebel army. Their success was
almost unbounded and their destruction OF
tho rebel communications, stores &c. was
decisive, and has damaged tho rebels moro
than any one thing Of the war, for it will
insure the utter destruction of Leo's army
unless he falls back on Richmond. He (Stone.
many has arrived safe ut tho White House
and Yorktown with q loss Of only about so
men. We shall probably hear from him
again soon. Tho negroes joined tho column
in flocks, and begged to DO taken away
They everywhere gave us valuable informa.
ton, acted as guides, and at several points
furnished with unstinted hands all the food
they had to our soldiers.
Gen. Dix and staff have left Fortress Mon.
roc for York river, which looks as though his
army would commence tho offensive. All is
quiet at Ncwbern. Lato Southern papers an
uouncc the death of tho rebel Gen. d. S.
Donclson. Gen. Brown of Georgia has vc
toed the new militia bill Of that state. Gen.
Dix telegraphs from Fortress Monroe that in
an extra of the Richmond Dispatch of tho
9th, found on prisoner, was pencil motto,
endorsed by q rebel surgeon in one of the hos
pitfalls to his wife stating that the rebel loss
was Is, 900 IN the late battle.
Many Of the rebels captured in the late
battle are taking the oath Of allegiance, rath.
err than DO returned to Davis. 1t is to day
that the Government have decided
to commence the CONSUMPTION act in New
York. Gen Stoncman captured tho famous
City Battalion which was sent out
to look after Lee. Gen. Grant has been do
ing good work near Vicksburg, tho official
accounts will explain the particulars. ltsccms
that the iron.clads are now ready to make
another attack on Charleston. An Havana
letter to the Times states that news had been
received from French headquarters in Mexico
to the 10Th ult., saying that the French are
in possession Of all but small portion OF
Pucbla. The decision Of the Court Martial
in the Vallandigham case is made up and
transmitted to Gen. Burnside. What it is,
is not yet made public.
MONDAY.
Yesterday number Of dispatches were
received stating that Richmond was taken
by $4,000 men updcr Gen. Kcycs, marching
on that Babylon by way Of Petersburg, and
the report coming by way of Fortress Mon.
roo, looked not altogether improbable, con.
sidcring Stoncman's raid; but to day 1t is
not confirmed. The sale of Government sccu.
rites is increasing. One agent sold last week
IS, OOO,o AL is quiet at Newborn. Gov.
Vance of N. G. threatens to recall the state
troops. Our commanders Of tho different
Departments aro sending South rebel sympa-
thizcrs, which course is causing huttcr
among the secesh. Gen. Foster, who was ut