, 1863-05-28
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.

Headquarters Army Of the Potomac, May
ll.-General Hooker has issued general order,
rendering his congratulations to the Army, in
which he says we have taken from the enemy
5000 prisoners, 10 stands Of colors captured
and brought of seven pieces Of artillery, placed
kOrs de combat 49, 900 Of his chosen troops de-
atroyed his depots filled with a vast amount Of
atores. and damaged his Communications, and
fllsd bis whole country with fear and cOnsterna.
ton.
The general directors in the charge Of our
wounded on the field, report that they are all
comfortable, and number about 1900.
The Richmond papers Of yesterday announce
the death Of Stonewall jackson on Sunday after.
noon, from the effects Of the recent amputation
Of bis arm and pneumonia.
New YoRK, May 12.
A special dispatch to the Post says: Hooker's
army has not re-crossed the river. His per-
SonGl arrangements, however, indicates that he
expects to be employed in some new enterprise
soon. An officer who arrived from Falmouth
this morning, also states that the army Of the
Potomac has not left that place.
WASHINGTON, May H.
A report was current, yesterday, that the
enemy had left bis position along the heights
back Of fredericksburg, but close observation
dscloses the fact that their number had not d.
side Of the river. Il is believed that only two
divisions Of the enemy'S forces remain on our
front near ChancellOrville, Us rear guard. Not.
WithStanding the reports, we had not re crossed
the RappahannOck up to Mon'lay noon.
New YoRK, May 1S.
Gen. MeagheT has rendered his resignation as
the commander Of the Irish Brigade.
The Herald says the Navy Department has
ordered the construction Of two vessels Of war
Of great speed. They will carry eight heavy
guns, and It is believed they will be the fastest
vessels of war ever built
CHICAGO, May IS.
From private telcgrams il appears the Gov.
eFnmsnt has determined not t0 allow anything
IN regard to the movements Of the army Of the
Potomac to come over tho wires.
Grant had severe battle With the rebel Gen.
Bowen, at Clinton, ten miles ir IN Jackson, on
the railroad, last Wednesday. Bowen was beat.
On and driven back.
The women and children are leaving Jackson,
and the men are preparing To defend the place.
wAsnINGToS, May IA.
Gen. Lee has issued general order annOunc-
ing the death OI StOnewall jackson, who ex.
pired on the 10th.
PHILADELPHIA, May IA.
A special to the Enquirer says Vallandigham
was convicted Of the charge against him, and
sentenced to the TOrtugas until the close Of the
war. Gen. Burnside approved the sentence, but
the President changed It to sending him South.
The very latest dispatches from Grants army
are to the Sth inst AT that time his advance
vas within 10 miles OI Eiwari's Station, which
Is 10 milrs east Of VIcksburg. We have moth.
ing confirming the report Of battle at Clinton.
Grapt was being reinforced. Two divisions
frOm Sheruaan's & Gurus had arrived,
WAsHINGroS, May 10.
Gen. Curtis has been relieved Of the command
Of the Department Of Missouri Gen. SchOtield
has succeeded him.
A dispatch received by the State Department
from Minister Corwin shows that up to the 2lst
Of April the French had not obtained possession
bi Pnebla.
The Navy Department has information that
the steamer Cherokee, blockade runner, was
captured BY our squadron of Charleston on the
9Th Of Nay.
FORTRESS MoNRoE, May 10.
Saturdays Richmond papers have been re-
eeived, with dates from Charleston to the 18th.
Qne dispatch says the enemy is unusually active.
He has built formidable batteries on Folly Island,
bearing on the southern extremity Of Norris
Island. Several Yankee regiments are fortiying
Ssabr0oks Island, aud the iron-clads and the
newest transports are in that vicinity. Several
GteppShips have arrived from Nassau, having
run the blockade.
r., CAmo, May 18th.
The Jackson (Miss.) Appeal has the following
vicksbuFg May 7.-Thsre was skirmishng
among the outposts along the Big Black on Mon
day. There was q briSk artillery duel across
the river, to hold the Federal troops In check
should they desire to CrOss;
New YoRK, May l6.
Richmond papers say that there is no doubt
but that Stonewall jackson was accidentally
shot BY his own men. He received three bGlls
ln the left arm apd hand. His funeral was
largely attended davis and the rebel Cabinet
were present His body was sent to Lexington
9nd statue Of him is to be erected in the rebel
Capital.
special dispatch & iah to the Time, says the Pres.
idsnt received from headquarters Army Of the
Potomac on original letter from JEFF Davis
addressed 10 one Of his COlonelS, ih' which he
speaks very disParagngly Of affairs the South
west and on the R3ppahannock. A letter was
found In q rebel camp at fredericksburg dated
April I'd. Lees headquarters are In FredeTieks.
burg ,,.
The Ocean Queen has arrived from AspinwalI,
bringing private advices from Hilton Head to
May 10Th, which state that the ironclads are
thoroughly repaired, all injuries done by the
torts having been remeded. The afmOry, tur-
rels and hulls are now perfect. Il was generally
believed that the 10 inch guns would be replaced
BY others Of smaller bore. a.,
WASHINGTON, May 10.
d, 3he Richmond papers have a telegram, dated
Tualthoma, Nay 18th, which says that scouts
from the front report the removal Of the Federal
baggage 10 the rear Of Nashville. All quiet In
front
Tha H.e,,f,S- s.v. ev. A.. ~, ,r.nsHao-,s. h.l
landed tro"ps ct West Point on the 18th, who
ara throwing mn entren chn,ente acroaa the Nal.