New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-12
TIRE RkpPARANa0CK CROSSED AGAIN.
GRAND ADVANCE OF OUR ARMY.
REPORTED RETREAT OF GEN, LEE
The Army Recrossing and in Good Spirits.
sn..,,.l p,,r.tcb 10 The Philadelphia Press.

I have made dligent inquiries IN reply TO yonr
dispatch, and state tins as the results Persons have
arrived here from the Army Of the Potomac, leaving
sbere on Saturday evening" who state that the army
10 In the best of spirits, with everything in readiness
70 recross the Some crossed last evening"
TIE point of crossing is said TO be adopted by
Gen. Hooker few days ago. II is thought the
whole army viii move together. This is my last in
formation, and as Trustworthy as any information
can be not directly from the War Department.
The very recent important movement OF the Army
Of the Potomac forms the principal topic of CONVEX
saion. The report that the army had crossed the
Rappahannock River was first generally circulated
IN tins city yes erdsy; and although the past fort
pight has been a season OF popular excitement,
never remember having seen such general ieehng
Of interest and Subtraction expressed by the people
II is useless TO speak Of Gen. Hooker popularity
He is the idol Of hrs soldiers and, for the time. the
hope Of the country
II confidence IN bis ability was shaken by any Of
HE late movements, 1t has now certIdy been faliy
restored.
You are aware that the President and Gen. Hal
leck paid Gen. Hooker an official visit some days
since. The fact of his visit is already turned into
history but the result OF that trip may yet prove OF
vast Importance TO the country.
The Wit was opporture, and hos eTabled Gen.
Hooker 70 make one more attempt to execute bis ad
niratie plans ~iih some hope Of success. Having
obtained the permission of the President to recross
,be Rsppahannock, after demonstr ating the nnpor-
lance OF the vemeui, Gen. Hooker asked that his
communications might be properly guarded In the
rear OF lis army.
The promise to attend 10 this WIS given. as well
a. the positive promise that additional meaDs OF sn
munition and supply should be furnished, and that
Gen. Sgel should again lead his troops to victory or
death.
THE NEW MOVEMENT.
During Wednesday aud Thursday Gen. Hooker
detailed yeral regiments to gather mp the wound
ed aud bury the dead left the south tank of tbe
river. These sen were relieved continually, and
TIE work proceeded without intermissIon. The num-
Der of Rebels found unburied wss very large, and 1t
IA behaved that 10 effort was made by the enemy 10
bury his brave men slaughtered by our artillery dur
mg the five days battles at Charlottesville
Fortnu ateiy, the weather was cool, preventing
physical decay and the rain served balm 10 ease
the wounded from some Of their suffering. The tact
that the enemy had left thus suddenly confined
Gen. Hooker Ia the belief that the Rebels had been
very much cut up, and that they conte re-
treat if that course was found practicable.
Accordingly, on Thursday afternoon, before the
rain ceased falling, Gen. Hooker ordered forward
scoss the river tpe let and 9TH corps danee nhder
Gen. Sedgwick. Owing TO the horrible condition OF
the roads, but Little progress was made, aud Gen.
Hooker on Friday directed his attention to tue cross
ing Of the whole army at Banks and United States
Fords
During the day, positions for each corps were de-
signated, and Gen. Hooker was busy IN giving
Instructions to his various generals, concerning bis
proposed pursuit and capture OF Gen. Lee army.
RETREAT OF THE REBELS.
Yesterday Gen. Pleesanton's cavalry crossed the
riyer and proceeded Immediately TO the front for
ibe purpose Of accommodating the enemys position
Two houIs' ride brought them 20 our OLD position
about Charlottesville. Ia tiis neignborhood no
Rebels were discovered except killed and wounded.
These were disposed OF properly, rapidly as pos
ibe. a consider able number Of strsggiers ana
Ikulkers FROM the Rebel army and some OF onr own
pen came into the lines yeSterday and gave them
Nlves up. The former protest that they have
20 feeling in this war, and are willing TO take the
oath and b. good citizens OF the Dnlled Sta'es.
Some Of these men saw columns Of Rebels retreat
ing panic. striek en- and in confusion On w Wednesday
rig through the terrible rain storm. These aie
orange Rebels; they fight like veterans but behave
Ike sheep when captured.
WHERE HAVE THE REBELS COMET
This question is going around unanswered III tbe
hotels to-day. L. is the opinion OF the military men
tbst they have fallen back in two columns, one TO-
wsrd Richmond, snd another toward Cord )nsvnie,
10 the hope Of concentrating With Lorgstreets
force IN front of Richmond, once more TO give ne
battle.
THE NEXT ENGAGEMENT
will take place most probably or near the upper
Psmunkey River. whittier Gen. Hooker IL movlng
az rauidly as possible. Many MAINTAIN tnat tne
James River will be the next line that the Rebels
VII defend: Til, may or may 10, be secure de
X,
OUR ARMY MOVING ON.
There is a report here to-day that our army is III
motion south and that skiIlnlsting with TIE rear
guard Of the enemy has commenced. The men VINO
sympathize with the Southern traitor, epd especially
tbose who are employed in the different Departments
bore are very much ohagrined at the news, and VIII
scarcely give civil answer 10 the most reason
able question. -
FREDERICKSBURG OCCUPIED.
II 10 reported here that tredercssb ufs ana Tue
nights of ST. Mary's were occupied by our troops
to-day. There is not single white family reua'h-
ig as residents Of this ancient town, ana 70, win
proper use, it might serve as barracks ior q'e an
army, or will make an extensive hospital iof VIII"
ks excellent position peculiarly hts IL.
REPAIRING THE RAILROAD.
The Richmond and Potomac Railroad south OF
Fredericksburg, will be put In order again as 500"
- IL will be saie 10 work upon 1t.
ANOTHER MOVEMENT.
Troops are arriving here again, aud it ID rumored
that another army Will advance South TO support
Gen. Hooker in q day or two: his ACTIVITY Oh TIE
part OF the Administration will do much 70 restore
public confidence in the Northern States, which Is AL
thai is needed TO give us victory and peace -
ANOTHER UNION RAID.
IL is understood that Gen. Buford, with his Ligh,
Brigade, has penetrated 10 the Allegheny Ridge, IN
Western Virginia, and that he lie now returning,
having destroyed the Richmond and tennessee Rail
road several places captured many prisoners, OBJ
tanned important information, and burned large
quantities OF stores intended for the Rebel armies in
The Southwest.
THE RUMoRED CAPTURE OF RICHMOND.
The report of the capture o. Richmond by the
forces Of Major General Peck, is entirely di9creded
here.
The weather is excellent, and the roads are drying
rapidly. WAL
The Army Reeupernting-Our Proportion
,fKiIicd sInaii-Rccovcry of Wounded