Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-06-04
THE EVENING STAR.
FROM HE SOUTH.
GRNERsl EopKsR's ARMY.

GENERIC EooKER's ARMY.
from the Riohaioud Examiner, May 20.
Last evenings train from Fredericksburg
brought the rumor that Hooker was preparing
10 leave the Rappabannock and ests blish N ne w
tase somewhere ON the York peninsula. What
were the Indications on the part of the enemy
That gave rise TO this report We were unable TO
de certain. The monotonous q uiet Of our army
was agreeably broken ON Wednesday morning
by review and dress parade, in honor of the
arrival OF Gen. Ewell, OF two divisions on the
plain southeast Of Hamilton's crossing. The
Yankees becoming aware that something unu-
suai was going on, sent mp their balloon to
rreonnoter. Leaf the long ROLL fired signal guns,
and made other excited demonstrations.
Ifrom the Richmond Enquirer, May 29l
On the Rappahannock all IS quiet as regards
general movement Of troops. The enemy are
massing large bodies of cavalry opposite our
forces stationed near Culpeper Court House,
and seem to be in some state Of alarm ana per,
furbation from Il rumor that we have been
gathering our troops together at the above men,
TONED point. There has, however. been no bold
diminishing. The Federals last week made q
raid down the Rappahannock river into West
moreland and Northumberland counties, and
destroyed q great deal OF property. They es-
tablished headquarters at a place called Union
Village. They stated that they had fourteen
regiments OF cavalry, seven Of which went to
Lancaster. They carried off between eight and
nine hundred horses, and one hundred and
thirty wagon loads OF negroes, besides those
which We're mounted on stolen horses. The
wagons Were also stolen. They burned houses,
barns, and outstanding crops oflast year.
From the Richmond Examiner, May 30.l
FRkBERICKsBURG, May 29.-The indications
and intelligence from the enemy's camp favor
the conclusion that Stafford is being evacuated:
but the destination of the hostile army is in
doubt. There are ruGlors OF heavy infantry
and artillery force proceeding down the river.
A large cavalry force has exhibited itself du-
ring the past day or two in front. Theenemy's
designs are not distant, and you may EXPECT
shortly to hear Of stirring events from mis-
quarter.
From the Richmond Examiner, May 30l
There seems to be no longer q doubt but that
Hooker is making some important mot forward)
movement. A gentleman who came from Fred.
ericksburg yesterday, assures us that he him.
self saw upwards OF twenty thousand Yankees
moving down in the direction of Port Royal.
General Ewell wentp up yesterday morning
and was enthusiastically received by his old
corps, who were drawn up for the purpose at
Hamilton's crossing. They had expected him
on Wednesday, but his departure from this CITY
was delayed until yesterday. The arm OF
Northern Virginia is to be divided into I. zee
corps d'ormes, TO be commanded respectiyelv by
Generals Longs,reet; Ewell and q. P. Hill.
FROM H1cKsBrRs.
From the Richmond Enquirer, May q.
An off cial telegram from General Joseph E.
Johnston dated 21th instant, states that Gen.
Stevenson reports that hard fighting has been
going on at Vicksburg since Tuesday of last
week W ith continued success and that our men
are confident and in fine spirits