, 1863-05-21

/ " Tue meAntIne lOOher u on MS neelss
It is reported that private advices have been
received in this city from Fortress Monroe, stating
that 10000 Federal troops arrived there on the
9th, as reinforcements, and Immediately moved
forward for an attack on Richmond.
There Is no doubt that Hooker has again crossed
the Rappahahhock. II Is also stated that Gen.
Stoneman was lying at the White House on the
9Th, receiving reinforcements from transports via
York River, and iihtnedistely sending them for.
ward to Richmond.
The people Of this city are In the highest state
| Of excitement over the glorious news.
We have . confirmation from perfectly reia-
ble source that Hooker has re-crossed the Rap.
pahannock.
Gold has been falling rapidly to-day, and this
fact probably resulted from the important move.
ments reported. We Rave no quotations Of the
price Of the precious metal since the reception
Of this important news.
The telegraph Is silent concerning this start.
ling intelligence, which Is already exciting the
utmost enthusiasm.
SPRINGFIELD, H., May ..
The following was received last night: Grand
Gull, Miss, May sd.-We gained glorious VIC
tory ct Port Gibson, Mississippi, on the 1sL TIE
enemy are in full retreat and our forces IN close
pursuit. The Illinois troops, as usual behaved
with the greatest gallantry. The loss on our side
is 100 killed and 500 wounded. We have taken
1000 prisoners. The enemys loss, 10 killed and
wounded, is much greater than ours
(Signed) RICHARD YATES.
WASHINGTON, May 0.
The following has been received from Grand
Gulf by Gen. Halleck: We landed at Bolines-
burg April 80, and marched directly to Port
Gibson and met the enemy, II. 900 strong four
miles south Of that place, 1t o'clock on the
r. Al. N.a Ekn
him all day, entirely routing him, with the loss
Of many killed and wounded and about 500 pris-
Oners, besides the wounded. Our loss Is about
100 killed and SOC woanded. The enemy re-
treated towards Vicksbufg, destroying the
bridges over the Bayou Pierre. They were re-
built and the pursuit continues to the present
time. Four held pieces and some stores were
captured, and the enemy destroyed much more.
The country 10 the most broken and ditiicult to
operate In Of any that ever saw. Our victory is
complete and the enemy thoroughly demoFalized.
(Signed) GRANT.
New YoRK, May 10.
The hecoFfespondent Of the Times says che Stone
man raid particulars are about as follows. His
whole force crossed TO the Orange and Ale&Ah-
dria road, when they met two rebel regiments
After skrmish, the rebels retrcateG towards
GordonsVille. Buiord's force crossed the Rapldan
at Morton's ford, causing 1900 infantry to Vacate
Raccoon Fork. They then crossed the Rappa-
hammock, and on the LIST Of May our forces got
close on the heels OF the febela On the 3D. LOulsa
Court House was occupied without opposition.
The railroad track towards GoFdonsville was de-
stroyed for ten miles, and two trains Of cars were
captured and burned. Soon after, on the same
afternoon, detachment destroyed portion oil
the road between Gordonvle and Charlottesville.
Another detachment Under Col Wyndham, pro-
ceeded to James River and destroyed Eve locks
and boats, and Q large quantity Of eolnmissaEy
stores. A part Of the 9th cavalry reached the
river between Columbia and Richmond, aud a..
stroyed the locks and levees and set on Gre the
bridges across James River Gen. Gregg pressed
on the Fredericksburg road 10 Ashlard, and de.
stroyed the depot in the town, the railroad cars,
provisions and telegraph. A force under Kill.
patrick moved east towards the Central Railroad,
and destroyed the bridge over the South Anna.
They captured . train Of cars On the 9Th, with
two brgades, Hampton attacked 800 men Of the
9Th cavalry, on picket duty. The charge was
met by counter charge, and the rebels were
n Of our men. On the 9Th q retrograde move.
ment was commbheed, and the whole brigade
arrived At Kelly 5 Ford on the morning Of the 7th
Our whole loss was killed, ~ woanded. and II
taken prisoners. The negroes joined the columns
10 fiocks, and begged 10 be taken away. They
everywhere gave Us valuable information, and
acted Is guides at several points
The HerGlfs Washington dispatch says it is
reported that Gen. Lee sent dag Of truce ask.
ing supplies for the Federal wounded stating
that bis army was deficient, and communication
with his medicine supplies cut OF.
CAiRo, Nay 10.
Gen. Grant has sent 1900 prisoners 10 Mill.
kens Bend. Part Of his force, when last heard
NeOII aIIsNh IL, ns..tla - u..l q.
took rati0ns Tor several dayG It Is said that the
railroad bridge over the Big Black river has been
destroyed thus cutting Of the rebels from Vicks-
burg C AsHf
PHlbADElPnIA, May 10.
The Washington correspondent Of FoTneyS
Pres says Il 10 understood that Gen. Buiord, with
eight brigades, penetrated the Alegany Ridge,
Western Virginia, and that be Is now Feturniag,
having destroyed the Richmond and Tennessee
railroad at several places. He captured many
prisoners and gained much valuable information
he burned large quantities Of the stores Of the
rebel army 10 the south and west Plsasanton's
cavalry crossed the river and proceeded imme.
diately 70 the front, for the purpose oi reconnoi
tering the enemy's position.
A considerable number Of stragglers and skull.
kers from rebels, and some Of our men, came into
the lines and gave themselves up. The former
protested they had no feeling 10 the war, and
were willing 70 take the oath Of allegiance.
New YoRK, May II.
The Tribune thinks The position in Virginia is
as follows: Our forces at Suffolk and on the Pc.
ninsula made demonstration on Richuiond early
last week. Lee was apprised that the rebel cap.
ital must lal without prompt support from his
army, and he had already begun TO send troops
towards Richmond on Thursday last Lee or
some one else, with good part Of his force, was
well on his way TO Richmond on THURSDAY.
Hooker, with his army freshly provisioned, on
Friday night crossed the RappahannOek. He
found but screen Of pickets IN front. No enc.
my worth mentioning this side Of the North