, 1863-04-11
FEGhA CAIRO AND EEL0W.
TIE NEW CANklS---&RMf hdDVE-
MEMTS AND PROSPECTS,

ls1sSia1 Dispatch to tic Chicago Tribune.J
BEronE y1eEsarRs. April ST.
Contrary to general expectation, matters
are extremely dull before yicksborr. Canals
and expeditions still occupy the time and at
tention Of tic army, and the navy is id1e..
The hca1th Of the army is improving rap
idly, and the weather Is very fine,
Gen. Grant las removed his Headquarters
to Milllken's B1nd, and abandoned the Mag:
nolia.
Chas. 4 Dana arrived here yesterday, and
Is guest Of Gen. Grant. Much speculation
is rife as to the Object Of his visit, but outside
Of headquarters it isnot known.
Nothing has been heard from the recent CT
petition which went up the river last week.
The signal corps is N constant practice for
army service, and the1,- nre hopes Of active
operations very soon.
... CA1Ro, April 10.
The steamer Magnolia lajust in from Vicks.
H.
Ing. There is nothing important. Gen.
Gsaut had removed his headquarters to \ small
building on shore at Young's Point. The
new canal, Of which mention has been made,
is cut from the river to Grassy Lake. From
the lake there is an opening to the river, ut or
below Warrenton, through crooked and mar
row bayous. There is not much prospect Of
Euccess.:
Gen. Osterhaus had reached the little town
Of Carthage, ten or twelve miles below War
renton, on the Louisiana side. Farragut's
boats had a!so passed below Warrcnton, and
it is believed that Ostcr,laus intends to cross
and occupy that place. The rebels are kept
out Of It through fear Of gunboats.
CAIRO, April 10.-Gen. El!et's marine bri-
gade arrived here this evening. It will pro-
ceed up the Mississippi either tonight or to-
morrow a fleet Of steamers hare been dis
charged FROM Government service below. and
large number Of them arrived here to day.
NO Transports have yet entered Lake Proyi-
dence. The current i so swift that its roar
ing can be heard for miles. 4 tug was three
hours going up half mile Transports
wonld hc dashed to pieces against the trees.
When the last steamer passed, Gen. Steele's
troops had all left Grcenrille. They lave no
doubt gone to Fort Pember:on.
A refugee from rebel service arrived here
yesterday, having escaped from Vicksburg
sunday, week ago: lie says the rebels have
about 1900 men in and about Vicksburg,
counting those at Fort Pemberton aud uainss'
Binff. There Is great scarcity Of food. He
had sul,sisted for come time on one pint Of
corn meal per day and few ounces Of fresh
meat per week. The rebels admit that II we
succeed in getting into tic rear Of Ficksbure
they will l,ave to surrender or ovacrlate.
FORTRESS MONROE, april l0.-Tle Rich
m oEd Wig contains The following:
'1cKsBrE6. april THE enemy is with
drawing his troops from the Peninsula. Yes
terday all his tents were struck Four large
transports lave gone up the river, loaded
with troops. The enemy cut the ;cyee and
tnrned! the water into. their old camping
grounds.
:, JAcksoN, Miss, April 7.-Farragut. with
three vessels, Is above Port Hudson. lie sir
na1led the lower feet. but none have gone
down down the river yet. The Hartford landed ut
Bayou Sarl in the morning aud DESTROYED
Government storcs. The lower flee. opened
fire, lying ont of the ;reach of our batteries.
Memphis,