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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-05-25
LATEST FROM GEN. GRANT.
VICKSBURG HAS BEEN
CAPTURED!!

WASHINGTON, May 24.-At IL a. NJ, to-day
the president received from the Geographic
manager at Cleveland Ohio, the following
telegraphic announcement
T. CLEVELAND, May PA dispatch from Mr.
Fuller, the manager of the telegraph at Mem
phis, dated late in the night, says
"VIcKsBURG is OURS! The stars and
stripes float over Vicksburg, and the victory
is complete"
"Ihave held this message, hoping to get the
confirmation, but the line has been interrupt
ed and now give it to you as it reached
me. l think the wires will be all right soon.' .
WASHINGTON, May 24.-Up to 10 o'clock
tonight, the president had received no further
intelligence, excepting a telegram from Mem
phis, Gated at 4,30 this afternoon, saying,
Nothing later than the morning report of the
capture of Vicksburg."
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Items.

New YORK, May ga fire this aftern BON
DESTROYED the building, $50 Pearl street, oc
cupied by Sawin & Osborne as a chair factory
loss 100000.
There was quite free fight in city park,
this evening, between some of the returned
soldiers. The cause is not yet ascertained.
They threw down their muskets and went at
| it with natures own revolvers, and black
| eyes and knock downs were in order for a
| considerable period, when some Of the list
regiment of the New York state militia, who
were out on parade, made their appearance
| on the scene, and soon restored order and
uuietness. Nobody was seriously hurt
10 o'clock p. MA large fire is now raging
in Jersey City. The whole heavens for miles
around are brilliantly lighted up. A number
of lumber yards are on fire. The amount Of
damage is not yet ascertained.
The steamer City of New York, Capt. Ken
needy, left to-day for Liverpool, with l2S cabir
passengers, and others in the steerage. Sh'
takes out $l65, 900 in specie.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-Jay Cooke re
ports the sale of So, 307 900 of five-twenties
yesterday, in the agencies in New York, Bos
ton, Philadelphia, and the west and the ag
gregate for the week is S13, $50. Tn
whole amount of sales by popular subscrip
ton, reaches the enormous aggregate amour
of $9l, ZAP, $50.
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news from Lees Camp.

gentleman who was captured by the reb-
els at Charlottesville, and has spent consider
able time in Gen. Lees camp, has just re-
turned to Washington. He makes an inter-
esting report of his intercourse with the rebel
officers, and communicates some interesting
items Of news. The Washington Republican
publishes the following summary of his report
from the rebel camp
"rhe enemy claims that he has, altogether,
eight thousand three hundred of our men cap
tured, which includes the wounded left upon
the field Phis number embraces one thou
sand and six wounded men belonging to the
eleventh army corps, all OF whom were doing
well day before yesterday. At least one hun
dred and fifty men of that corps were killed on
the field or have since died of their wounds.
According to the rolls two thousand and six
hundred men are missing from the eleventh
army corps since the battle. After deducting
the number named above, as killed and
wounded, from the total missing, it will APP
pear that one thousand four hundred and
forty-four were captured by the surprise re-
sulting from the rear movement OF jackson.
''Ihe rebel officials acknowledge that they
lost altogether in killed, wounded, and miss
ing about 10000 men. They do not hesitate
to say that the battles at Chancellorville and
IN Fredericksburg, under Hooker and Sedg-
WICK, were the severest and most expensive
that the contederacy has yet experienced in
the war. Gen. Lee expressed himself to his
ofhcers very freely that Hooker was a much
aoler man than he (Lee) supposed. He said
he did not think Hooker could handle so
many men as well as he did. Lee don't hest
tate to tell his officers that Hooker is man
70 De feared and watched closely. Gen. Lee
also expressed his wonder that Hooker was
slre"u enough to return with his army to the
horth side OF the Rappahannock.
Our informant says that the leading rebels
acknowledged 10 him that Lee was expecting
endorsements 10 enable him to get between
hooker and the river, with the intention of
cutting of his supplies by destroying all the
ferries and pontoon bridges, with the hope of
starving him out. Jackson's death was
most terrible blow to the rebels. Our soldiers,
VINO are prisoners of the enemy are suffering
elea'iy Ior the want of TODD, although they do
n9' hesitate to say that they shared equally
judge. 4
our informant says he was frequently ask
eu when lie thought the war would end. He
Iepiieu that some Of our people thought it
ing tnisLt end IN twenty years, acme thought ten,
uu' Ior himself, he was of opinion that five
years might see its termination. This kind of
Ioslc was anything but pleasant"
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18th, says, in relation to the fight at Jack

18th, says, in relation to the fight at jack
son -
"Our troops commanded by Johnston were
finally driven back to jackson, and fought the
Yankees through the streets, until oyerpow-
cred by greatly superior numbers, and were
compelled to evacuate the city. The enemy's
forces amounted to about 10000 or 10000,
and our own only 900. Gen. Johnston then
retreated on Canton. The enemy 5 cavalry
were yesterday at Brandon, on the southern
road, twenty odd miles this side OF jackson,
near which point we had force to protect
the road"
The Richmond Enquirer Of the goth says,
in relation to Vicksburg, "if some happy
combination be not made between the forces
under Pemberton and Johnston the heroic
city may possibly fall"
The Tines army correspondence of the
23d says 1.-THE news is received from the
enemy's lines that Pemberton has been de-
feated between jackson and Vicksburg, with
n heavy loss in killed and wounded, and three
thousand prisoners, as well as one division Of
his forces cut off and retreatng in a southerly
direction. Johnston attacked the federal
force in jackson, which rctreated upon the
main body. Pemherton also attacktd Grant,
but was whipped, and retreated upon Weeks
burg. This is said to be the contents of a
dispatch from Pemberton to Lee"
Fort MONROE, May 24,-The Richmond
Dispatch Of the I'D contains the following -
mobile, May 21.-In Saturdays fight we
lost thirty pieces of artillery, which were
spiked and abandoned. On Sunday the fed
erals advanced to take the Big Black bridge,
but were repulsed They crossed higher up,
and took us in The rear, when the bridge was
burned and the works abandoned. Our loss
is heavy, Vicksburg is closely besieged and
the enemy is closing in on every side"
The Richmond Enquirer, in addition to the
Mobile telegram of May u, says, 'Gen. L0r-
ing has assumed command of jackson; no
official confirmation has been received here of
the crossing of the Big Black by the federals,
or OF the destruction of the bridge and aban-
donment of the works. Private dispatches
from jackson up to the 22d say nothing of
these events.
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News from Port Royal.

New YORK, May 23.-Port Royal advices
state that the rebel pickets extend to Johns
Island, some three niles from Hilton Head,
and keep constantly annoying our soldiers,
without their being able to do anything. The
rebels have erected powerful batteries at lie
gareville, and contrive to hold Morris Island,
which they are constantly strengthening. Our
forces occupy Folly Island. Botany Bay, in
Edisto river, is our outermost post, and 1t is
held by the Sd New Hampshire volunteers
under Col. jackson. Five Monitors, two
gunboats and two mortar schooners remain
in North Edisto Sound.
A few days ago the light ship captured a
topsail schooner, which asked for pilot to
Charleston. Tho captain was accommodated,
and did not find out his mistake until he was
under the guns of gunboat. Inc new teie-
graph line to Beaufort is now completed and
in fine working order. The submarine cables
were successfully laid last week, and connect
ed with the wires extending over fort hoyal
Island to Beaufort. Dispatches are now sent
from Braddock's Point direct to Beaufort at
all times and in all weather with rapidity.
New YORK, May PA Port Royal letter
reports the capture of the sloOps Secesh and
Ronterdean, laden with cotton, of Charleston,
on the night of the 10th. schooner and
steamer escaped out at the same time.
Rumor SAYS that Capt. Arnold, OF the Attn
New York. who was recently captured by the
rebels, has been hung by them for alleged de-
| sertion-it being charged that he was IN a
I Savannah militia company at the outbreak OF
| the rebellion, and deserted. 1t Is understood
that Gen. Hunter will execute certain prison
ers, in his possession if the report proves true.
New YORK, May PA fire in Allison's
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FROM GEN. noOKEn,s COMMAND.
THE WICK 9BURG NEWS. SO.

HEADQUARrERs ARMY OF THE PoToMAo,
May 24.-rhe latest published rebel intelli-
gence from Vicksburg is in effect that Gram
had crossed the Big Black above the burned
bridge, and had circumvented Vicksburg and
taken thirty rebel guns. The papers speak
mourntulIy Of their prospects in the south
west, and hope affairs there may prove less
disastrous than reported.
The Lieut.. Col. commanding the 18th Vir-
ginia rebel cavalry, was brought into camp to-
day by detachment of our cavalry. He was
captured east Of the Rappahannock, whittier
he had come, he says, to be present at the fu-
neral of his child
Our river pickets report that the enemy
were busy in digging last night on the bank
opposite where the lower bridges were thrown
over previous to the late crossng also that
the cnemy's pickets have been strengthened
on the river.
From the facts already received, TO doubt
seems to be entertained in any quarter of the
fall of VickSburg, The official confirmation,
however, is awaited with anxiety. There
was rejoicing throughout the city to-day.
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Row IN WEST BRooKFIELD.-On Saturday
evening a party of young gentlemen from
Springfield came 10 West Brookield for few
hours fishing between the trains. While wait
ing at the depot for the night train home they
were set upon by party of drunken fellows, led
on by young bully named Kelley, who had been
drinking and carousing in the neighborhood, and
four of the strangers were severely injured by
stones and other missiles thrown by III. rowdies
The patience of the people of West Broukfeld is
about exhausted with the frequent acts of row.
dyism from those engaged in this assault, and
measures will be taken prevent the further dis
turbance of the peace of this usually quiet town
by persons of this character
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CITY AND COUNTY.

SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL young lad fifteen
years OF age, named Thomas eating, an EN-
ployee in the armory of Allen & Wheelock, was
run over by the cars in front of that establish
ment, at half past four O'Clock Saturday after
hooh' and died of hia injuries four hours aiter
AZ the residence of his parents No Madison
street. Deceased was standing for moment
On side track of the Norwich and Worcester
Iaiiroad, when train of coal cars, backing
down, passed over him, crushing both legs from
MS body in frightful manner. Mr. CharieS
o. turner, agent for the above road, rendered
every assistance possible, conveying the poor
fellow to his parents, and summoning medical
attendance Nothing but death could alleviate
his condition, and he died during the evening
he Is described as an industrious lad, and a
the time of his injuries was fastening HON,
with his months pay in order that he nigh
accompany his mother in the purchase of need
ed articles for their mutual use No blame ca
be attached to any one connected with til
road, and the casualty should serve as a warn
ing TO all persons who venture on the railway
OF our city where, legally, they have no rigt
70 tread.
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"Vicksburg is Ours. =

Such is the purport Of the news from Gen.
Grants army, which we publish this morning.
This news comes from official sources there
fore we think it reliable In fact, it would be
unreasonable to entertain doubt of ii, for it
is substantially confirmed by the intelligence
from that part of Mississippi that comes to us
from rebel sources; and it is the necessary
result of the splendid campaign OF General
Grants army since he landed at Grand Gulf.
The doubt and peril of that bold campaign
were encountered during his marches and
battles between Port Gibson and the
bridge over the Big Black River. When he
crossed that river with an open way to HaiIe's
Bluff, he was sure of complete success, for he
then opened communication with the fleet
and troops above Nicksburg, and had nothing
before him at Vicksburg but the twice beaten
army of Pemberton.
Gen. Grants movements seem to have been
very bold and rapid, after he left Port Glib
son, where he defeated the rebels under Bow
en-. He must have marched nearly one hun
dred and fifty miles; and he fought four heavy
beating Gen. Joe Johnston at jackson, and
afterwards beating the whole Vicksburg army
in two engagements. This campaign in the
rear of Vicksbnrg was swift and short
but it was one of the most brilliant and imuor-
tant OF the whole war. The capture of Vicks-
burg is the most crushing blow that could be
struck at the rebel power at this time, The
capture OF Richmond would not weaken the
rebellion so much, although it might cause A
greater sensation here at the east, where the
movements against the rebel capital have SO
long been watched with eagerness and anx-
iety.
This great success of Gen. Grant opens the
Mississippi and brushes the military mower of
the rebellion i'll the southwest. Port Hudson
has probably been captured without a very
serious battle, for most OF the rebel garrison
there went up to reinforce those who attempt-
ed to arrest Gen. Grants progress; but, if it
has not already been captured, it will be i'm
mediately, for the few rebels there cannot
withstand the force that will be brought
against them. The rebels east of the Missis-
sippi are thus cut off from communication
with Texas and the contraband traders at the
mouth OF the Rio Grande, and the whole
southwest is virtually in our power. Gen.
Bragg will now find it necessary to revise his
plan of operations, and take into considcra-
ton the possibility of new danger to his army;
and throughout the rebel ''confederacy" dis
enlargement and dependency will deepen to
despair, for how can the rebel leaders see a
hope of success?
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a large number of horses, mules, etc. 1t was
a combined land and water movement.
miscellaneous NTntters.

CINCINNATI May 23.-Gen. Burnside is
known to have said that he had not asked for
any instructions since his arrival here; that
he had received none since he left Washing
tom and that the arrest and trial OF Mr.. Val
landigham was upon his own responsibility.
After the arrest of Mr.. Vallandigham, Presi-
dent Lincoln tcegraphed to Gen Burnside
that he would sustain him in his efforts to
support the government.
New YORK, May PA Newbern letter
says that Lieut.. Boyle of Boston has accepted
the majority in one of the colored regiments
there.
A Buenos Ayres letter of March 9th, re-
ports that Swedish bark at Montevido was
boarded off the Rio Grande, March II, by q
steamer carrying United States colors. 7 e
boats crew said she had no name.
CAIRO. May 24.-It is reported that Gen.
Sherman has taken Haine's and Chickasaw
bluffs, with 5000 prisoners, 100 guns, and
ammunition and cOmmissary stores. The
prisoners were paroled and sent across the
Iazoo. Another report says those points
were evacuated and Sherman took quiet pos
session.
Gen. Grant attacked the upper batteries of
Vicksburg, while the gunboats attacked the
water batteries. Tuesday, the upper batteries
were captured ana turned on the water pat
teries.
The paroled prisoners who were brought
across from Vicksburg say our forces have
possession of the entire line of outer fortf-
cations, and the rebel officers told their men,
since the capture Of Hane's Bluff that there
was no chance of escape
The rebel force is estimated from 20, 900 to
10000. The widest confusion existed among
them. The officers were unable to keen the
line of battle.
The Express. the last boat up, says that
when she left, Wednesday evening, the firing
had ceased; and there is no doubt but that the
rebels had surrendered. Gen. Blair reache |
Chickasaw bluffs on Tuesday, and was sent
down for rations. The federal loss is reported
heavy.
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Admiral POrter's Operations up Red
River-OficiaI Report.

HiFer-OIHclol AtepOfC
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The navy depart
| ment has received the following -
MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON, FLAG SHIP GEN.
PRICE, GRAND GULF, May l3.-T0 the Secreta-
1y of the Macy: | have the honor to inform
you from Alexandria, Of the capture of that
place and the forts defending the approaches
to the city, by the naval force under my COM
mand. Twenty-tour hours after we arrived
the advance guard of United States troops
came into the city, and Gen. Banks arriving
soon after, l turned the city over to his keep
ing. The water was beginning to fall and L
deemed it prudent to return with the largest
vessels to the mouth OF Red river.
dropped down to fort De Russey in the
Benton, and undertook to destroy those
works. l only succeeded, however, in de-
stroyng the three heavy classmates command
ing the channel, and small water battery for
two guns. About 500 yards below it l also
destroyed by bursting, one heavy 32-pounder
and some gun carriages, left in their hurry by
the enemy. The main fort, on hill, some
900 yards from the water, | was unable to at
tend to. 1t is quite an extensive work, quite
new, and incomplete, but built with much la
Dor and pains. 1t will take two or three yes
sells to pull it to pieces. l had not the pow
der to spare to blow 1t up. The vessels will
be ordered to work at it occasionally, and it
will be soon destroyed In this last MENTION
ed fort was mounted the ll-inch gun, which l
am led to believe lies in the middle of the riv-
er near the fort, the rebels throwing it over
board in their panic at the approach of our
gunbOats.
The raft which closed the entrance above, l
have blown up, sawed in two, and presented
to the poor Of the neighborhood. sent com
mander Woodwork in the Price, with the
Switzerland, Pittsburg, and Arizona up Black
river to make Il reconnaissance, and he de-
stroyed large amount of stores, valued at
three hundred thousand dollars. consisting of
salt, sugar, rum, molasses, tobacco and bacon
DAVID ID. PORTER,
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New YORK, May 23.-The New Orleans
correspondent of the World dating the 18th,
says it is generally known that Port Hudson
is to be attacked this week, and it is believed
that men might have landed from the gunboats
during the late attack by them and carried the
place. There is no doubt but Port Hudson
is evacuated.
1t is expected that Gen. Banks by tonight
(l2th) or tomorrow will reach Bayou Sara
with his forces from Alexandria, via Red
River and will land there. Gen. Dudley is
ready to march from Baton Rouge and Farra-
CUTS and Porter's fleets are above and below
Port Hudson. There seems to be no doubt
of the easy occupation of Port Hudson by
Cen Ranks
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News from Southern SOurces--They OBJ
ject to Receiving Men Sent South Thy
the President.

The Richmond Sentinel of thei 10th contains
an article arguing against the receipt of men
sent south by President Lincoln, and says
''We must require Of all who are received that
they join their efforts with ours against the
common enemy; they must assume our allie
glance and its duties.'
The Richmond Despatch of the 22d says
Gov. Shorter, of Alabama, has demanded,
under the order OF the president, all the officers
taken in Alabama found serving with armed
slaves by Gen. Forrest.
The Savannah Republican of the 18th ex-
presses apprehensiOns of another invasion of
Georgia. 1t says: "Our despatch announces
the marching Of seven or eight thousand Yam
KEGS upon Rome, in this state. No particu-
lars are given of their whereabouts only an
assurance that preparation is being made to
meet and repel the invaders"
A Charleston telegram of the 21st says ''the
steamer Norseman with $50 bales of cotton
for Nassau, struck snag, supposed to be the
wreck ofthe Georgiana, in going out last night.
She was run ashore on Long Island beach
aud is believed to be a total wreck
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