The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-18
special to New York Papers.

NEW 1ohA, Aplu l4.-lne deTOC0
Washington special has reason to believe
that the execution of the CONSUMPTION act
will be definitely postponed. Opinions
have been expressed by high authorities
that the armies in the field are amply suf-
ficient, and all that is necessary is to fill up
the depleted regiments by recruiting.
The reported surrender of Gen. Foster is
discredited: It is understood that he is
confident of his ability to successfully with
draw his force, even if compelled to relin-
quish the town and Pamlico river.
The Times special states that the Attor-
ney General is in doubt if the capture of
the Peterhof can be sustained on the prin-
ciple Of public law. Lord Lyons has deman-
ded her mail whichis in New York, opened.
learns through private channels that Long
street attacked our forces under Keys, near
Yorktown, Saturday. The Rebels were re-
pulsed and fell back to Williamsburg, leav-
ing behind the spoils, &c. The Rebels un-
der Rice, at the same time, assumed the
attitude, threatening US at Suffolk. 1t is
supposed the object was to prevent our
sending reinforcements to Foster.
The Herald has a Havana letter which
reports that the French, on the 31st ult.,
took possession of the hills north, South
and West of Puebla. General Forey's head
quarters are within three miles and a
quarter, at the suberbs of the city.
The steamer Arago has arrived from
Port Royal, April 11th, via Charleston Bar.
Seymour and staff, Gen. Gordon and M.
Deseborg, French Consol at Charleston.
The Ne,o South of the 11th inst. says the
fight at Charleston was resumed on the
10th, but with what result it could not as
certain. 1t adds; Fort Sumter is proba-
bly, preached by this time.
The purser of the Arago, in his report,
says: The Ironsides and iron-clades were
still off Charleston Bar, April 11th. Moth
ing had transpired since the bombardment
of the 9TH. Gen. Hunters army would
leave for Port Royal the next day.
The steamer Ocean Queen, from Aspin-
wall, arrived here this afternoon with $2l7,-
conveyed portion of the way by the gun
boat Connecticut. The Arago brings the
following intelligence:
The gunboat Washington ran aground on
the Sth inst. in Broad river, near Port Roy
al Ferry. The E. B. Hall went to her as
sistance, but to no purpose. The rebels
brought down light battery and opened
zine, causing the destruction of the gun
boat. Two men were killed, two mortally
wounded and eight slightly wounded, Of
the Sd Rhode Island Artillery.
[Herald's special.]
The Navy Department does not regard
tne result AT CnarleStOn as decisive. IL IS
believed that the distractions can be re-
moved in a brief time, and that by CO.
operative land and naval attack the city
can be taken.
Especial to Post.
The Government is making preparation
for draft to fill up the old Regiments
which have been depleted by the casualties
of the service. The State of New York will
be among the first called on for fresh
troops.
The weather is magnificent, and the vir-
ginia roads in excellent condition.
NEW YORK, April lit is stated that an
engagement near Suffolk is not improbable
and the repulse of the Rebels in such an
event is regarded as certain.
General Keys has issued an order notify
ing all persons not in the employ of the
United States who prefer safety to the con-
flict of the war, to leave any town or village
in the department which may be fred upon
by the enemE forthwith.