White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1863-05-14
NEws YoRk. May 9.

NEw Yoak. May 9.
The Worlds Washington special
states that the President and General
Halleck received intelligence that Hook
er was recrossing the Rappahannock at
8 O'Clock Yesterday. They Immediately
proceeded to his headquarters at Fal-
mouth. where they spent the night, and
mos, Of the day. returning late this after
noon.
s The report that found its way into
print yesterday, that 10000 men from
Heintzleman's department were sent to
reinforce Hooker is not true. Not sim
gle man was sent. The most reliable
estimate Of our loss in killed. wounded
and prisoners, places it not in excess OF
5000. ,,
General Averill has been relieved OF
his command for not keeping open com
munication with Stoneman and follow
ing orders for his part in the cavalry ex-
pedi,ion. Averill's friends are confident
that he did nothing that cannot be fully
justified.
The reported loss Of large amount OF
field artillery in Hooker's retreat is un-
true. 1t is believed our forces brongh,
away more than they crossed with
Hooker had nearly recrossed the Kappa
hammock before he heard the news in the
rebel papers Of the success of Stonemans
expedition. But few wounded are arriv-
ing here. The cause OF the delay is un-
known.
The President told member Of the
Cabinet this afternoon. since his return
from Falmouth, that he found Hooker's
army in much better condition than be
anticipated. and believed that the mo-
ment the weather cleared off it could
again make a forward movement. if it
shall be SO decided.
Among the improbable rumors brought
by the boat this afternoon was one that
the enemy commenced shelling Falmouth
too day and that Hooker commenced to
cross again.
There has been no excitement in Wash
ington to-day. 1t is believed in Wash
ington the conscription will be immedi-
ately enforced. beginning with the State
of New York.
The Times special says official con6r-
nation has been received of the capture
of the Richmond battalion which was sent
out to discover the reason for the suspen-
sion of intercourse with Lee. They were
captured by Stoneman about Is miles
from Richmond.
Sixty FIVE rebel prisoners have taken
the oath of allegiance. and more than a
quarter of the prisoners will. dqlp pc same,
Twelve hundred wounded arrived at
Washington yesterday. e'E sa
The Tribune's dispatch states the
wounded are all to be brought to Wash
ington. aud are arriving rapidly.
Eleven hundred and seventy rebel pris-
oners. captured at Charlottesville. have
been sent to Fort Delaware. Many Of
them wish to take the oath of allegiance.
Returned prisoners from Richmond
state that Longstreet's forces. comprising
two divisions. were seen coming from
Suffolk to Richmond when our returned
prisoners were on their way down the
river.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 7th
states that rebel surgeons give their losses
at $4,000.
The Herald's dispatch states the War
Department has consented that the woun-
ded soldiers may go home to be nnrsed.
The correspondent of the Herald states
that the 18th New Hampshire. went into
the fight with $50 men. and came out
with $50. A Vermont brigade lost 800
The Herald's special says the latest
rumor is. General Heintzleman is to be
placed in command Of the army of the
Potomac. in place Of Hooker.