, 1863-05-30
Late Eastern News.
News of NAV I2fh.


New York, May 13.-Brig. Gen. Meagher has
rendered his resignation as commander of the
the Irish Brigade.
The Herald says the navy department has or
dered the construction of two vessels of war of
great speed. They will carry eight heavy guns,
and it is believed that they will be the fastest YES
sells of war ever built
Headquarters, Army Of the Potomac, May -.
The Richmond papers of yesterday announce
the death of Stonewal Jackson on Sunday af-
ternOon, from the effects of the recent amputa-
ton Of his arm and pneumonia.
large train of ambulances proceeded to-day
towards United States Ford for the remainder of
our wounded within he enemys lines.
New York, May 13.-Gen. Lee has issued a
congratulatory address to his army expressing
his sense of the heroic conduct displayed by the
officers and men during she arduous operations
in which they had just been engaged.
Chicago, May 13.-The New York Herald has
the following
West Point, Va May GA portion of the
fourth army corps, Maj. Gen. Keyes command
ing, reached this point after / o'clock Thursday
night. Their troops are conveyed hence in a
large transport conveyed by fleet of Gen. Bow
en-. The landing was undisputed by the enemy.
Immediately on landing, Gen. Keyes ordered a
Reconnaissance up the York river, on the road 10
ward White House, the old base of the opera
tions Of the army last summer. 1t was discovered
that all the track of the railroad from West Point
to White House was recently repaired by the
rebels-that the railroad and bridges across the
Pamunky, were destroy ed by our cavalry
Chicago, May 13..-Specal dispatches say that
in the late raid of Gen. Stoneman, 100000 bush
els of corn were destroyed at Ayletts station.
Newbern, N. c., May lit is stated that the
rebels refused to receive dsloya citizens sent out
of our lines, eecept those who give security for
their ability to take care of themselves.
Chicago, May 13.-From private kilograms,
since Saturday. up TO last night, it appears as il
the Government had determined not to allow
anything in regard to the movements of the ar
my of the Potomac to come over the wires
1t now appears as if the stories of the capture
of Richmond, and of the crossing of the army to
the South side of the Rappahannock were all
made out of whole cloth, but apparently so well
authenticated that could do no less than send
them to you.
The Army since its return to Falmouth, has
made no movement whatever, although the diff
ferent correspondents are certain that Hooker
will do something damaging to rebels.
Signed, Your Correspondent
Washington, May 13.-Thc Secretary Of War
has issued orders that while the army of the Po-
tomac remains in its present position at Fal-
mouth, no passes shall be granted to persons to
visit it with a view of obtaining the bodies OF
diseased friends.
Philadelphia, May 13.-A special dispatch to
the Bulletin, says that the rebel cavalry in front
of Murfreesboro are constantly changing their
positions. The rebel Generals Wheeler and
Morgan with with 5000 cavalry, are at Liberty
and Alexandra. 1t is supposed that they are
meditating an attack on Nashville.
Cairo, May 13.-Grant had battle with the
rebel Gen. Bowen, at Clifton. ten miles from
Jackson, on the railroad, last Wednesday. Bow
en- was beaten and driven back
The women and children are leaving Jackson,
and the men are preparing to defend the place.
1t is expected that large force of rebels are
coming from Charleston and Mobile to prevent
the capture of Jackson and Vcksburg, and that
Grant, being apprised of their movement, fell
back to the river to await reinforcements.
News of May 18th.
Washington, May 14.-Gen. Lee has issued a
general order announcing the death of Stone
wall Jackson, who expired on the 10th.
Philadelphia, May IA special to the en-
quirer says Vallandigham was convicted of the
charge against him, and sentenced to the Tortu-
gas until the close of the war. Gen. Burnside
approved the sentence, but the President changed
it to sending him South.
New York, May l4.-The Express understands
that Mcclellan last week sent a request to the
President to either accept his resignation or
place him in active service.
Rumor says that the President stated that the
active service of Mcclellan would be required at
an eraly day.
The Tribune says Sigel has returned from
Washington, after an Intellectual attempt to re-
turn to duty, even on the staff of commanding
General.
Washington, May IA gentleman from
Richmond says there are no indications of a
movement The censorship over the telegraphc
reports instead of being relieved, has, if possible,
become more and more stringent.
New York, May 14-Stoneman is at the head
quarters of the army of the Potomac. The
Worlds correspondent states that the indications
are that the enemy is swinging round his left on
the Gordonsville and Richmond Railroad, with
his right resting on the Fredericksburg and Rich
mond road at Bowling Green, protecting the up
per end of the triangle formed by these roads, at
Hanover Junction.
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Gold closed at so l 4.
Memphis, May 12.-The Jackson appeal of
the 7th says Grant proceeded towards Port Glib
son, with the main body of his army, and is
throwing up entertainments.
The Richmond Dispatch says communication
by railroad has been re-established with Freder-
icksburg.
The very latest dispatches from Grants army
are to the Sth inst. At that time his advance
was within 10 miles of Edwards station, which is
IS miles east of Vicksburg. We have nothing
confirming the report of battle on the 9th at
Clinton Grant was being reinforced. Two di-
visions of Sherman's corps had arrived. A new
route has been opened from Young's Point to the
river miles long, which will greatly facilitate
the forwarding of men and supplies. Ten negro
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