The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-12

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CAIRO. Ill.,, May IL. The Memphis Bulletin
says, We learn that jackson, Miss il already
invested, and that the rebels have no way OF
getting out of Vicksburgh, but by cutting their
way through the national forces.
LEBANON, KY, day IL. Col. Jacobs has had
hard fight of eight hours with the rebel Nor
gan. Jacobs loss was heavy, but he has su c.
ceeded in getting all his men on the north eide
OF tie river, and will soon be reinforced
WASHINGTON, May IL. Gen. Banks official
report of his late movements has been received.
1t contains nothing interesting not already pub
lished.
Information IRON the Nansemond represents
the river clear OF rebel batteries and sharpshoot
ers, and steamers running to Suffolk as usual
ST. JOHNS, N. F., May IL. The steamship
Bohemian, with five days later news from Eu-
rope arrived off Cape Race at o'clock this
morning. It was reported that Mr.. Adams,
having made frank explanation regarding his
letter of protection to Mexican vessels, no diplo-
matte protest will be necessary, but that France
has taken offence and demands an explanation.
New YORK, May II. The Washington cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia Press, under
date of May 10, says persons have arrived here
from the Army of the Potomac, leaving there
on Saturday evening, who state that the army
is IN the best of spirits, with everything in
readiness to recross the river. Some crossed last
evening. 1t is thought that the whole army
will move together, having Obtained the perrns-
sion of the President to recross the Rappahan
mock. After demonstrating the importance of
the movement, Gen. Hooker asked that his COM
munication might be properly guarded in the
rear OF his army. The promise TO attend to
this was given, as we'll as the positive promise
that additional means of ammunition and sup
plies should be furnished, and TINT Gen. Sigel
should ag ain lead his troops.
Duriug Wednesday and Thursday Gen
Hooker detailed several regiments to gather up
the wounded and bury the dead on the south
bank OF the river. Those men were relieved con-
tnually and the work proceeded without inter
mission. The number of rebels found unburiea
was very large, and it is believed that no effort
was made by the enemy to bury his dead men
slaughtered by artillery during the five DAYS bat
lat Charlottesville. Fortunate " the wealth
er was cool, preventing physical decay and the
rained served as a balm to ease the wounded
from some Of their suffering. The fact that the
enemy had left thus suddenly, confirmed Gen
Hooker in the belief that the rebels had been
very much cut up and that they contemplated
retreat If their course was found practicable.
Accordingly on Thursday afternoon, before
the rain had ceased falling, Gen. Hooker or
deied forward across the river the first and fifth
corps de armee, under Gen. Sedgwick. Owing
to the horrible condition of the roads but little
progress was made, and Gen. Hooker on Friday |
directed his attention to the crossing of the
whole army at Banks and United States Fords.
During the day the position for each corps was
designated, and Gen. Hooker was busy In CIV
ing instructions to his various generals concern
ing his proposed pursuit of Gen. Lees army.
Where have the rebels gone?
This question is going around unanswered in
the hotels to-day. 1t is the opinion of the mil
itary men that they have fallen back in two col :
umns, one toward Richmond, and the other
toward Gordonsville, in the hope of concentra
ting with Longstreets forces in front of Rich
mond once more to give us battle, which will
take place most probably on or near the upper
Pamunky river, whittier Gen. Hooker is moving
as rapidly as possible.
Many maintain that the James river will he
the next line that the rebels will defend. This
may or may not be secure, as Generals Peck.
Keys and Nagle may decide, I
There is report here to-day that our army
is in motion south, and that diminishing with
the rear guard of the enemy has commenced 1t
is reported here that fredericksburg and the
heights OF st. Mary's were occupied by our
roops to'day. The Richmond end Potomac Rail-
Dad south of Fredericksburg will be put in or.
Ter again as soon as it will be safe to work upon
1.
Troops are arriving here again and it is ru-
nored that another army will advance south to
support Gen. Hooker in day or two.