Evening star., 1863-05-13
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

Congratuiatory Orders from Gen. Hooker
Rebel Loss Stated at $4,000 Killed and
Wounded-5,O00 Prisoners Captured-Re.
turn OF the Wounded.
HRADQr aRTERs ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
May 1.-THE following order has been issued:
Headquarters Army Of the Potomac, May g.
General Order, No. 49.-The Major General
comman ding tenders TO the army his congratu-
lations on its achievements of the last seven
days. Ii it has not accomplished all that was
expected, the reasons are well Known to the
army. 1t is sufficient to say that they were of
! a character not to be foreseen or prevented by
human sagacity or resources.
In withdrawing from the south side OF the
Rappahannock before delivering general battle
to our adyersaries, the army has given renewed
evidences OF its confidence IN itself and its fdel-
ity to the principles it represents. In fighting
at disadvantage we would have been re-
creant TO our trust, to ourselves, our cause and
our country. Profoundly loyal and conscious
of its strength, the Army of the Potomac will
give or decline battle whenever its interest or
honor may demand It win also be the guar
dian Of its own history and its own arm
BY our celerity and secrecy of movement our
advance and passage of the rivers was undis-
puted, and on our withdrawal not a rebel
yentured to follow.
The events of the last week may swell with
pride the hearts OF every officer and soldier OF
this army. We have added new l,lster to its
former renown. We have made long marches.
crossed rivers, surprised the enemy in his
intrenchments. and wherever we have fought
have inflicted heavier blows than we have
received.
We have taken from the enemy I've thousand
prisoners, fifteen cclors captured, and brought
OF seven pieces Of artillery, placed hors du com.
6at eighteen thousand Of his chosen troops,
destroyed his depo.s filled with vast amounts
OF stores, deranged his communications, can
tured prisoners within the Notifications of his
capitol, and filled his country with fear and
CONSERVATION. F9@
We have no other regret than that caused by
the loss OF our brave companions and in this
we are consoled by the conviction. that they
have fallen in the holiest cause eye. subsaitted
to the arbitrament of battle.
By command of Maj Gen Hooker
5. WILLIAMS, Asst Adj't Gen.
Recovery and Care Of the Wounded.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
May 1.-Dr. Binkiey, medical director, in
charge of our wounded on the battle field, re-
port that they are all comfortable, and are about
1870 in number. An ambulance train has been
camp tonight.
Confirmation of the Death OF StonewaIl
Jack>on-Our Wounded Cared For.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY Or THU PoroMAC,
May l2.-Richmond papers OF yesterday an
nounce the death of Stonewali jackson On
Sunday afternoon, from the effects of amputa-
lion and pneumonia. His burial was fixed for
to-day. The military bands at Fredericksburg
have been performing dirges all the afternoon.
A large. train Of alnbulances proceeded 10
Z United States Ford to-day. Cor those of our
wounded still remaining in the enemy's lines.
Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, has been
in camp two days, looking after the welfare
and wants of the Pennsylvania troops.
Personal General Martindale, Military
Governor Of Washington. left the city yester-
day for visit to his family in Rochester, NJ
Y He will be absent for about ten days, dur
ing which time the duties OF his position will
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