The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-12


prtvates Of the rebel guard were captured by our
men, Our cavalry returned 10 camp the next morning
with no other mishap than those already mentioned
Major General DIX accompanied the expedition TO this
point
Admiral Lee, with portion Of his aeet, ooperHtins
with Major General Reyes.
wEsr Ponr, Va, May .. lseS.
Oxr Ptckas WsAia nsemty- fps Ales Of Rsckmond, d.
while public attention has been 80 thoroughly engssed
recently by movements large scale on the Rappahan
mock while eyes Of the NORTH have been upon
Major Generals hooker and stonemas> = small but wen
considered enterprise succeeded under Major Genera
T. D. Reyes in taking considerable force from the lsa
ter's command at Yorktown and landing them at West
Point, whence Major Hail. Of ths,xth New York cavalry
nigh. before penetrated 10 the White House and do
sroyed bridge there spite Of the opposition Of the
enemy brought in thirty prisoners, driving the
reSes into she Mattspony river.
General Ksyes who has In tho saddle since
his arrival Thursday morning, indesatgabls In his
ezertions ia In capital spirits he always is, 10 In tho
ned, ana is entirely ready for any emergency
Acting Major General Gordon s also here, serviceabIe
slioer md We have no fear for the future.
The pckets OF Major General Reyes are now within
twenty I've miles Richmond, and you may be assured
thatf this officer chance he will get into the city
md In strife and struggle some resompense ior ns
long'inactvity at Yorktown.
Major General Dix was here day before yesterday
his speca despatch boat for short VISIT and returned
70 Fortress Monroe after interview with Major
General Reyes leaving a. have no doubt he thought,
the. command at West Point In excellent hands.
You may look for stirring news from here suddenly
Rear Admiral Lee and Captain Crosby Of the Minnesota
cnme up York river this morning.
Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence.
FoRrRsss AoNRos, May 10, 1858.
Colonsl Fitzpatrick at Old Po-GeHeral Dis Consla
non s1ih General Psck-Ayriual Of another British
Nasof. War-Fsns Weather-Re Enliamems Of New
Pork 7roops-Reports from tie Army Of TIE Potomac
Reoss Forces WiAdrasun from Lee 10 DGemd Richmond
AaaiNa Future Raids-General Din TO Cooperate StA
General Hooker, dc. &c.
The steamer Swan having lefs West Point ct early
hour this morning, brought down the mail from our
troops stationed there and 1t Yorktown also Colonel Kill
patrick, Of General Stonemans corps, who left bis
mand at Gloucester Pont-aso . few wounded and disa-
blsd soldiers Everything quiet In that neighborhood,
ana such movements have been made by Gen. Ksyes
forces which the public have right to know depicted
in the letter from the HERALD correspondent with the
pedition.
Major General DIX LEFT here this morning for subk 70
consult with General Peck in relation 70 aArs the
south side Of the James river and his visit may have
great influence on the movements Of the Army Of the
Potomac.
The British sloop-oswar Challenger Captain Kennedy,
arrived Hampton Roads this morning from Jamaica,
W. l., and understand that she will remain here some
tme The Challenger lies at anchor the British cor
yet,e Desperate Captain Throop which has been In our
The that has prevailed hare during past week
At the time It s hot in the middle Of August
Major Bachelor Assistant Paymassr Of the State OF
% H 20
Colonel s. NJ Afford, who have reenlsted. Thus far
nearly one hundred and nty Of these men have again
Joined the regiment and avail themselves OF the bount
full Inducements offered them BY the State and national
governments. g Il
The steamer Henry Burden, Captain George A. Cole, ar
rived here from Washington this morning, having on
board Lieutenant Colonel " H Ludlow and DR. Rufus H.
Gilbert, Medical Director Of this Department From
the Potomac hs again assumed offensive Operations
known fact that General Lees rebel army nearly used
up and dec ded movement on the rebel army cannot
fail 70 prove From various learn that
great distress exists In Lees army and only the hopes
held out to the rebels OF being supplied with plenty 6
on TO the desperate vaor exhibited during the late
gates Of Richmond the rebels have taken better 70
garrison the Notifications around their capital large
while army Is being reinforced the rebel army d.
minshes, and now ID the time 70 strike and drive the
rebel hordes bach upon Richmond.
The government may rely upon General DIX, command
ing this department. for his hearty co operation; and
what he can and viii do 10 Of most vital importance TO tho
Army Of the Potomac.
Our SUFFOLK Correspondence.
SUFFOLK, Va, Nay 9, 1885,
Causes Of dc Abandonment Of ne Sieos Of Ss1oK-Rsbsl
Works around ne roms-Our Troops Leueliine Them
AnoAw Attack Anticipated-Su6oIk RxAiosts Hself-
Negro Remarks and Observations Of he Rebes-Rebel
Trade wiA Sseolk-Fssine of Our Troops In Reference
10 War Win EasIand-Contraband Work on Fbri.
featioSs, de-, DC.
The recent movement OF General Hooker Fredericks
burg relieved Of the forces Of Longstreet and Hill,
who were closely besoging up 70 sunday last, and
they probably far their way 10 reinforce the
closely pressed iegons Of the rebel General Lee The
that the siege Of Suffolk not abandoned
shows that Lee did not anticipate rapid and immediate
. movement the part Of General Hooker, and
over shows that Lee has need OF every available TO
oppose his active opponent. The rebels had drawn
excellent Gordon Of works around U.s. and evidently
prepared 10 sustain . repulse in they made
saut upon On the South Quay road there three
parallels Of rsdoubs and rife pits the
four miles from tho Nansemoud-being the strongest
On the Petersburg road there are two lines running
through The woods which Immediately appear near
the Draw Bridge battery. Their lines strengthened
BY every artnce which the surrounding materials
nished. In fact, their lines Of GENERALIZATION proved
that they undertook the siege Of Suffolk with powerful
force and with the arm intention Of reducing the place.
Large details from the different regiments are now
actively engaged dwelling the rebel works. and long
the face Of nature In vicinity win be somewhat
smoother
lie anticipated that should the force Of Ice be sue
csssful in repulsns General Hooksrs attack, there will
be immediate and powerful advance made upon this
place but prepared for hem only regret that
| they did not attack week ago.
Upon the disappearance Of the enemy the inhabitants
this fororn looking sxcroscence OF Dismal Swamp be
gan open their heretofore closed doors and windows
and air themselves. Their salow sptsfu Dismal Sw amp
faces they had evidently intended should be again
exhibited TO the Yankee barbarans whom within week
they have 80 reved Judging that lsnity the
suit OF pussnmity The lower the order Of animal life
1 the less appreciates kindness
The remarks OF some Of the negroes after the 70.
| treat o. the enemy were amusing Guess the
rebs didnt take DIS yer place. exclaims q
sable rep esenstiye OF Congo as his face opens like