The weekly Butte record., 1863-05-23
EASTERN NEWS.


greater portion of the time, the wires were
down. We give few Of the most important
items:
The Richmond papers say there i 10 doubt
that - Stonewail J2ckson's wounds we're IL
iiieted By the mistake Of his owu men. His
funeral was very large and was attended by
the Confederate President and his Cabinet.
The y Y. Post says that 4 serious disa-
+ greement exists between Gems Hallech and
Hooker
The \. Y. Tribune says that Hooker's losses
in the late battles are considerably heavier
than the published estimates, aud amount TO
not less than 10000 in killed, wounded and
missing. Lee IS said to admit the less Of
$4,000
\ Washington letter TO the Commercial
Advertiser says that majority Of the general
officers desire new commander IN place Of
Hooker
Jackson, the capital Of Mississippi. is re-
ported on rebel authority, dispatch from
Mobile of the l4th, TO have been captured by
Federal troops
The report from Washington that Yalandig
ham had been ordered to be sent South was
not credited at Cincinnati on the 10th.
The Trbgue's dispatch Of the 18th, says
that movements are on foot and strongly sup
ported in and out Of the Cabinet, for the ap-
pointment Of Gen. Butler 70 tie command @.
the Department Of the West.
The Petersburg Express of the 18th says
that the retaliat0ry resolutions, adopted by he
I Confederate Congress. provide that every com
missioned officer in command of negroes. and
against the Confederate States, shall be pat to
death, and the negroes delivered TO the State
brr - T.,
present or future laws.
Liverpool dates to the 9th have been reeeiv-
ed at New York:
The London Observer, in a pacific editorial,
credits the Lincoln Government with a desire
TO cultivate friendly relations
The reply Of Russia to the remonstrative
powers on the Polish question, has been pub
shed. 1t agrees to negotiate in a pacific
manner, OF the basis Of the treaty of ISL
The reply is not generally regarded as salts
factory. The insurgents continue active.
\ Baton Rouge letter of May 9th SAYS:
The Importance Of Coloue Grierson's exped.
ton can hardly be realized without some reaec.
ton in regard TO what has been accomplished
In seventeen days these troops marched over
eight hundred miles and Travelled through at
every point where they met with opposition
They killed and wounded a large number of
the enemy, destroyed over four million dollars
worth OF property, which would have been of
immense assistance TO the rebels in the prose
cutou Of the war. On two important railroads
they completely cut off all communication with
the strongbolds of the enemy captured over
1000 prisoners and ,2G0 horses and struck at
points where they were least expected An
idea of the activity Of Col Grierson's command
may be gained, when the fact is stated that in
thirty hours, while in pursuit Of a rebel caval-
~ force, they marched seyenty-fve miles,
fought four battles, skirmisaed considerably,
fo7ded rivers, and all the time neither men nor
horses had anything to eat
WAsHIyGroy, May 10.
The official report of Col Davis command
ing part OF General Stonemau's expedition
through Virginia, says: Our total loss in the
expedition was two commanding officers aud
thirty three enlisted men. We brought with
Us one hundred mules and seyenty-fye horses
captured from tue enemy We captured in the
course Of our march a much larger number
which We could not bring. The amount of
property destroyed is estimated at over mil
hon of dollars.
Secretary Stanton has not made any au-
thoritative declaration of suspendiug the $500
provision OF the C0nscription Act.
NEW YORK, May l9
The Tribune's special dispatch says: The
Provost Marshals have been directed to draft
forthwith, bat it IS supposed to be doubtful
whether any can be made before the middle of
Jaly. Volunteers may be called for in the
meantime.
New YoRK, May 20.
The steamer Lancer has arrived from New
bern, \. c., with dates to the 18th. Al was
quiet there. Gen. Foster was completing his
fortiGca;ious. The troops were in excellent
health.
CAIRO, May 90.
The rebels have evacuated Warrenton. after
destroying the batteries. Col. Clayton Of the
Filth Kansas. with his regiment ana detach- .
meut from three other regiments, made a re-
conu0iSSauce 4 few days since from Helena.
Arkansas towards Liite Rock ana DESTROYED
20000 bushels Of corn and several buildings
containing commits ary stores also number
Of Erist mills near Cotton. After sending his
Infantry back, be encountered two rebel brig (
AIDES, under Carter. and had a severe skirmish. (
lie escaped by swimming the Lausquelle river. /
with the less Of > kjed and IL wounded The
rebel loss was % killed, and a large number /
wo9nded.
Col Hatch made raid from Corinth last
"Wednesday into Alabama, returning with ~
prisoners and COO horses.
Major Bake with 300 men. made a dash (
from Germantown to within few miles Of
Holly Springs. lie had skirmish with the
rebel Faulkner, in which be lost ) killed and
10 wounded. The rebel loss must have been ,
much larger, He took few prisoners, and /
lost none.
CINCINNATI, May 20.
Nallauiigham was last evening placed on
board gGuboat, which is now anchored of .
the lcvee. His transfer to the beat was very
quietly doue. aud attracted no crowd Those
who saw him say he looked sad and much /
broken down. lie certainly goes to Fort (
Warren, bat by which route is not known.
We have intelligence that General Grant. /
after destroying the State House and rebel
stores in Jackson, Mississippi. evacuated that
place.
\ rumor is prevalent at Murlreesboro that
Bragg is cautiously Withdrawing from our
front and sending them to jackson Miss 1t /