Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-05-05

II is believed that there are lew or no
distractions in the Big Black river which
will prevent the upward passage of Gen
Grants army. On the Goth of April the
Union army occupied Senatobia and cut
the telegraph line at Sardis. These and
other operations in progress will, il sue
cessful completely isolate Vicksburg and
Memphis from the rest of the rebelious
States.
The ladies Union League of ST. Louis
was inaugurated on Saturday evening
General Curtis presided, and speeches
were delivered by Generals Curtis and
Strong, and Charles D. Drake S. NJ
Breckenridge, and others The meeting
was one of the most enthusiastic ever held
in St.. Louis.
The town of Butte La Rose, La, has
been captured by the gunboats Clifton,
Arizona and Calhoun,
The city of Galveston is reported TO be
heavily fortified, and the Harriet Lane
was lying a short distance above. The
rebels are endeavoring to raise the gun
boat WestGeld, sunk in the harbor oil Gal
weston few months since,
by the arrival of the British brig Han
nah, from Matamoras, on April I'd, we
learn that the schooner John L. Gerety,
from New York, with general cargo,
was seized by the rebels after she had en-
tered in the Custom house, and run out
to the Texas side. She was Immediately
claimed by the Mexican authorities, when
the rebels tried to compromise with her
captain, but he would not have anything
to do with them. He has put in his claim
for $4,000 damages, and will probably
get it.
Advices received from General Banks
expedition say that lie left three colored
regiments 10 defend Baton Rouge. lie
marched three hundred miles, beat the enc
my in three battles. dispersed the rebel
army, and destroyed the rebel navy in that
part of the country, capturing important
foundrcs and destroyed the saltworks. In
short, the rebels there have been uttery de-
moralized.
General Elletts marine brigade had fight
with several hundred guerillas on the Ten
nessee river and Duck creek. The rebels
were routed aiter IL hard fight.
purse of nearly twelve thousand dollars
has been subscribed in Bostonlor the widow
and children Of the late Cen Reno, who was
killed al the battle of South Mountain.
There was some skirmishing at Stuben.-
vile, KY, between about five hundred Union
cavalry and nine hundred rebels, on the 2slh
ult The rebels run after few yolcys.
A citizen of Indiana has been arrested nj
Indianapolis, aud sent to Louisville. charged
with corresponding with rebels, and enticing
Union soldiers TO desert.
The charter election at Alton, Illinois
has resulted in the complete success of til,
Union ticket, which is great gain,
THE LEAGUE ROOM ON SATURDAY.
The opening of the Union League Rooms
TO the inspection of the ladies, on Saturda,
last, was decided success. Hundreds o
ladies visited the place during the after.
noon and evening, and were evidently graft
fled at the taste and ncatness displayed il
its appointments and decorations.
In the evening especially, crowds wcr
passing in and out Of the rooms until nea
ten o'clock all voluntary participants il
the festivities Of the occasion, and deepl,
interested in the success of the cause @
Union and Liberty. Music was in attend.
ance aud performed number of patriot
and national airs, Speeches were made
also, by Rev. Mr. Dickerson, Rev. MI
Wiswel and Rev. Mr., Gather. These ger
temen were peculiarly happy in their sew,
raj remarks which were received with d,
light and appreciation. The committee de
serve the thanks Of the loyal people ,
Wilmington for having thus afforded thel
an opportunity to visit and spend an hou
or two in the rooms now appropriated /
the holy cause of Liberty, in the defence {
which the nation is now engaged again.
traitors and rebels in arms.
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