, 1863-05-30
The WAR IN VIRGINIA,

NEW YORK, May oo-The sth Illinois cay
airy in a recent scout down the Peninsula
between the Potomac and Rappahannoek.
captured l25 prisoners. 1,5oo contrabands, 500
NEW YoRK. May 29.-The Washington spe-
cial to the Tribune says:
No rebel camps are visible On the heights
beyond Fredericksburg to-day. Many Of the
Lorees, which used to Craze in herds On the
plains below, have also disappeared. The 5c-
Tuner Rappabannock, and massing troops
along the Gifted States and kelley's Ford=
It is not, however, thought that they intend
to crofs, though prospects OF an early battle
begin 10 be discussed IN the army.
4 special to the Herald, dated headquarters
amy Of the Potomac, 2Sth, says:
Tie rebel army is evidently moving: Lee
Issued an order, which Was read to his troops
ii few nights since, congratulating them on
their past echievmcnt, and foreshadoWing
mid into Maryland. He tells them they are to
have long and rapid marches througha couR-
Try without raiiroads, and calls upon eycry
man to be prepared for the severest hard
ships. Wonderful victories are promised
them, and the overthrow Of our army is pre-
dicted as an inevitable event. Trains Of the
| ing from the depot supplies below Fre<er-
icksbuTg, and balloon reconnaissance dis
| covered u large column pushing rapidly In the
| direction Of Culpepper. Whether the enemy
intend making raid into Maryland, OF Is en-.
deavoring to get between Hooker's army aud
Washington, We are unable to determine.
Every one Is on the qni tite, and stirring Rews
may be expected eoon from the army.
| May ss, 1862. {
There is nothing Of stirring interest from
| the army. Everything is quiet along the
| Lines.
| Col Morrow, commanding an expedition
composed Of the eth Michigan, I'd aad 9th
Wisconsin, and 18th 1ndiaha; has Just re-
en The 21st, to relieve the Federal cavalry, cut
of on the Neck by the destruction Of bridge !;
ularched $50 miles in five days, relieved the
cavalry, captured Il number Of prisoners, i'll
Guiding Col. Crither, Of the 18th Virginia cav
bands; brought off from Hfay to seventy five
wagons, together with 500 horses and mules,
and quantity Of forage, supplies, tSc. Ths
expedition reflects great credit Oh those III
t cuu.lEand-
The rebels are moving strong column il
the direction Of Culp.pper.
Lee issued general order, = short time
since, promising his troops rapid marching
and hard work. 1t is supposed raid int
, Maryland is intended, or else a movement tf
get between Hooker and Washington. Ex
: Itct startling ncws from this direction soon.
:: The Kearney medal was bestowed Oh 4o'
meritorious soldiers Of Birneys Qate kear
. ! lie, 's) division yesterday. Sick}e5 nladc tn
presentation speech. The recipients itclnl
Is Of the Goth Indiana ; 35 OF the ID Michigan
! | and sc Of the 5tn Michigan.
Governor Blair, Of Michigan, is visiting til
troops of that State, accompanied By o nun
bcr ot civilians.
5 The weather is hot and the roads dusty.
5 WASHINGTON, May 29.-Milltary men her
don't credit the report that rebel leaders as
> concentrating an unusually large force in VII
: giuia, but believe that every soldier who ca
$ &c spared from Virginia, North Carolina III
j. South Carolina, has been sent to Mi
bis-irri to relieve Johnston and Pen
bertun, or if too late, to save Vick
e burg, 10 stize some other point on Il
Mississippi River, or 50 to strengthen Po
=. Hnus on u to make its capture matter
great difficulty. Cor. Curtin, however, is
n i different opinion, and has been conserr.l
IF Will. Gen. Srhrnck for the defense Of Il
e Pennsylvania border.
NEW YORK May GA Washington di
!, patch says: From Trustworthy sources :
IL ere informed that the 1eoel force in Virgin
u does not nunber $1,000. This statencl
e allows them 10000 reinforcements, rcceiy
since the battle uf Charlottesville.
m HARRlsnuRe. Pa, May Ex-Governor CT
49, tin, by appointment, will leave this event.
y for Washington, where, IN conjunctl
C. with General Sthenck, lie will consult wi
h. the President and authorities relative
~ the future protection Of the State against
'7s Y8siun.