, 1863-06-11
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.


the following effect:
We have reports from rebel sources that Penn
berton repused six assaults on Vicksburg, but
they greatly feared the next one, which was
about 10 be made.
The rebels also say that Gen. Loring cut his
way through at Haines' Bluff, but was cut off
from Communication with the rebel forces at
Vicksburg.
WAsHINGr0N, May 20.
The latest information from Vickaburs BY the
Government Is contained in an unofficial dispatch
from Memphis May 9Th, which states that two
boats from Vicksburg had just arrived at Mem.
phiG A telegram says that no official dispatches
were received by these boats, but they report
that the attack on VickSburg was progressing,
and that Grant was still gaining ground.
.... CHIcAGo, Nay %.
The rebel reports Of our reoulse at VicksburR
seem to have been correct. The Memphis dis.
patches Of the 27th say the stean er SuLlican,
from YOung's Point, reports that last Friday,
May 22d. the Federal troops were repuIsed at
Vciksburg. The next mOrning they retrieved
their position. At one place Il was necessary,
owing " the steepncssO Of the hl to scale II with
ladders Gen. Hovey led the assault The
rebels rolled 'els down the hill at the Federals
which exploded among them, making Q fearful
havoc.
Further fighting was going on when tie boat
lef The Federal losses are said to be very
heavy. Correspondence dated on the field Sat.
urday night, Esd, says no fighting to.day.
The trOOps are resting from yesterdays as.
saulL Our repulse was cnnplete at al points
Of the line. No doubts need be apprehendVd as
to our success. We are entrcnching and build.
ing rife pits Cavalry have been sent towards
Canton TO ascertain JOhsnon's whereabouts.
CAIRO. May 90.
We have nothing from below Of Importance.
Il Is stated that JuhnsUn il at jackson with
$4,000 men, aud that the rebels hold Big Black
river bridge.
H. WAsHSGToS May 2s.
The rebels are evidently moving. Lee issu
an order, which has bcen read to the troops,
fsW nights ago, congralulat;ng them upon their
past achievements and i0resliatOwing a raid into
Maryland. He tells thcn they are to have
long aud rapid march into a country without
railroads, and calls upon every mHn u be pre-.
pared iOr the SevereSt hardships, and wonderful
victories are promised them. Tue overthrow Of
our army is predicted o. an inevitable result
Trains Of the enemy have been seen for several
days moving supplies below fredericksburg.
A balloon reconnaissance discovered a large
column moving rapidly in the direction Of Cul.
pepper. The enemy intend making raj into
Maryland, or are endeavOring to get between
HoOker's army and Washington, which we are
unable g. determine Every one Is on the gHi
civs. Startling news may be expected SUN from
: the 1rmY of the Potomac.
-r r-. NEw YORK, May 80.
The HeTulFs spcrial dispatch from Washing.
ton says private dispatches from Gauley, Va
state that warm work may BE- expected in
that region before long, as the enemy has Of late
been making demonstrations which indicate
that they are bent on mischief Twelve thOus.
and Of Beanrcgard'S force has been brought up
from Charleston, aud an active campaign In this
direction will be inaugurated BY the rebels as an
Offset to their Vicksburg disaster.
-,,.....-. ST. LOUIS, May 80.
D. @. Scott, q well known river man, arrived
last night. having len Young's Point on Sunday.
He has been with Grants army and says our
fGsess are well prepared to rcpel an attack In
the rear. They were in Ilne spirits anil confident
Of capturing vicksburg and It's garrison. He
says the attack upon the iortiiicatons was not
made by the entire line, a. reported, but by
force under Gen Blair, which assaulted the big
battery and failed. Whenever the rebels at.
tempted ia. plant their guns they were iOiIod by
our sharpshOOtcrs.
NEw YoRK, May 80.
A special to the Commercial Adcertiser says
no further exchange Of prisoners will be allowed
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