Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-05-20
Telegraphic News.
Illinois Home Rebels.

OOOSOu 4 TdifiS, oUOut Twelve lilies iIOiL
Marshall, in Clark county, last Saturday,
for the purpose of drill and parade. They
were instructed in .hs exercise by two
men, one belonging To Morgan's gang, and
the other to Gen. Prices army. Parties
of copperheads have also been holding
meetings and drilling, at Castleton, six
mics north of Marshall; also, at Martins
vile. The meeting on Saturday seemed
to be concentration of the forces for pa
rade.
Cairo, May 1.-THE train to day
brought down three more secessionists
from Union county. Their names are as
follows: E.quire G. Rich, Adam Buck,
merchant, and John Buck, station agent
all from Cobden, on the Illinois Central
railroad. There were also twenty-one de
serters on the train, from jackson and
Union counties. Most OF them belong TO
the 109th Illinois. The people OF the
country ars fully as much to blame as the
deserters themselves. Gen. Buford still
keeps force in Union county.
Washington, May 12.-An impression
prevailed at Falmouth on Friday that the
enemy had withdrawn tro.o our 'front.'
There is no doubt but Stonenan has ar
rived safely this side of the river.
Cincinnati, May IA motion for
writ OF habeas CORPUS, in the case of O. S.
Vallandigham, was argued yesterday. The
argument will be continued to-day.
The Buell. Court of Inquiry has adjourned
sine die.
Washington, May IA report was
current yesterday that the enemy had left
their formidable position along The heights
bat close observation, last evening, dis
closed the fact that their numbers there
had not been diminished. They were still
at that point yesterday. AT the time of
our re- crossing the river at United States
Ford, it is believed that only two divisions
of the enemy's force remained on our
front near Chancellorville.
Montreal, May 12.-Parliament was
prorogned this afternoon. The dissolution
and general election takes place immedi-
ately. @# eeEarT
New York, May 12.-The occupants of
the powder factory in 18Th street, in
which an explosion occurred this morn
ing, were Sheridan & Co. and Smith &
Rand. Over 10000 pounds of powder
exploded, leveling one two residences
in the vicinity and injuring many at
considerable distance. Tie loss of the
owners OF the factory is $4,000, and the
A special from Murfreesboro or the 18th
says: Trustworthy information is received
that Martins rebel cavalry is as Forts
Vile, and is reported TO have reinforced
Buckner's division.
A lady who has arrived at Nashville
reports 200 rebels at Williansport. The
latest reports state that the entire rebel
force is from 10000 to IS, 900 men.
w L al
Tmes.-Under the provisions OF the en-
rollment law as constrt I'd at the War De-
partment, the men will be in the service
of the United States from the moment
they are drafted, and the Government has
ordered that they be put in uniform and
provided with knapsscks, haversacks, &C.,
as soon as they report to the provost mar
shals. The Quartermaster-G General has
been ordered to fill the requisition of the
Provost Marshal General for the clothing
and other equipments, to be delivered at
whatever points the Latter may designate,
by order OF the Secretary of War.
Officers of regiments going out OF the
the service by reason of the expiration OF
their terms OF service may, with the con-
sent OF their respective governors, re-en.
list their regiments within thirty days
rom the expiration of their original SER
vice for a term OF three years, unless SOON
er discharged, and upon the regiments be-
ing filed up within the 80 days aforesaid,
the officers shall be restored TO their rank
as from the date OF their original commits
s:on this, however, will give no claim to
pay for the time between muster out and
entry into service.
Headquarters army of the Potomac,
May 11th.-Gen. Hooker has issued gen
eral order, rendering MS congratulations to
the army on the ACHIEVEMENTS OF the last
seven days. He says, 1T it has not &C.
complshed all that was expected, for rea-
sons we'll known to the army, IL Is sutflcl-
ent 10 say that they were OF character
not TO be foreseeu and prevented by hu-
man sagaclty Or rescurces-In withdraw
ing from the south bark OF the Rappahap-
mock, before delivering a general battle to
the adversary, the army has given re-
newed evidence of it's confidence in itself,
and its fidelity TO the principles it repre-
sents. In lighting at q disadvantage, we
have added new iaurels 20 it's former re-
nown. We have taken from the enemy
5000 prisoners, and 10 colors, captured
and brought off seven pieces of artillery,
placed hors 6u combat IS, 900 of his chosen
troops, destroyed his depots filled with
Vast amounts OF stores, damaged his COM
municatioDs, aud filled his country with
tear and CONSERVATION"
Richmond papers of Saturday contain
the following items. There is little in
their editorials except favorable con-
ments upon their most eXtravagant exag-
serations of our losses, and the advantage
gained by the Confederate army.
:" The country people around Richmond
have discontinued making visits in conse-
quence of the belief that their horses will
be impressed for military purposes.
+" The British Consul at Richmond de-
elines to issue any more passes.
OF the Union prisoners in the Libby
Prison, the Examiner says: ''The higher
officers are reserved and all take their
condition philosophically, looking forward
TO al exchange IN a few days"
GA large amount of blockade goods
were sold at auction in Richmond on
Thursday. The sale Included 1000
of ladies' boots and shoes for summer
wear. The sale realized 100000 in the
aggregate.
"A new Confederate State flag has been
adopted. 1t was raised in Richmond on
Monday"
The Examiner prophesies that the Union