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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04

out damage on our eide. Our column then moved
rapidly until they approached tue Rapdan River,
Whom within nile Of it, our men were fired upon
from ri6e-pits, wounding very slightly Lieut..
Ramsay of Company L, 9th New-York Cavalry.
Becoming inundated by our near approach the
enemy fed, and were charged BY us, when sharp
skirmish ensued at Germanna Mills, where bridge
was in process of erection by the Rebels, with a
view 10 an aggressive movement. After the lapse OF
about fifteen minutes the enemy, consisting Of l25
Of the 10Th Mss., 10Th, 9th, Gls, 9TH and 4lst
Virginia Infantry, surrendered with one man killed
and several wounded; our loss was one killed
Corporal Martin of Company NJ, 9th New-York
Cavalry.
We then commenced crossing. First, detach-
men. Of cavalry then, under the personal supehn-
rendence Of Cen. Slocum, the senior officer, our
infantry and artillery were crossed, wadng the
stream which was exceedingly swift and over waist
Deep The position was one admirably adapted for
defense. the ground rising abruptly to a hight Of
upward of eighty feet aIording magnificent site
for artillery, with which the Rebels might have
swept approaching columns.
BY 10 O'Clock the l2th CORPS had crossed and were
encampsd. Tie lith followed, and this morning
started on the march for Charlottesville. On aI-
preaching Wilderness, about Eve miles on the way,
Gen. Slocum's column was fired upon by artillery,
which resulted hsrmessly, and did not even check
our steady and determined advance. About bali al
hour afterwsrd, battling 20 rest messenger reached
VA from Gen. Meade, informing Gen. S.oVum that
be had occupied Charlottesville, and was waiting
for him to form junction. Tue order was given TO
advance on receipt Of this cheering intelligence and
not long siterward the General and stai, sccompa-
MED by your correspondent, entered the place, which
consists OF one large brick house, occupied by lady
Of the name Of Chancellor, and kept as tavern.
Two Rebel brigades had been there the night pre-
yious, and Ali attempt lad been made to throw up
earthworks; but our sudden appearance had csused
them to evacuate. We move upon Fredericksburg
tomorrow.
Before closing, / must m,linent the splendid
marching Of our troops too much credit cannot be
given them. The manner in which they went
through the thick woods in column was superb,
and ,he way in which a large number OF the
Twelfth Corps waded the stream while bridge WINS
being thrown across, cheering, shouting, laughing,
and singing, aitosted the superior quality OF the
men, must also alluds TO the efficiency of the COM
handing Generals, Slocum, Howard and Meade.
Gen. Slocum being the ranking officer, his energy
and determination were manifested in everything
lie is one OF the few live Generals we have.
The movement is q complete surprise. Gen.
IIookers deep-laid plans are beginning to develop
Themselves and more than ever induce me TO believe
with my friend Major Bagstock that "Joseph is
sly." Hoping to record in few days glorious
success for our arms, await the coming Of events
pregnant with grand results. h. s.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04
IMPORTANT FROM HOOKER'S ARMY.
FREDERICKSBURG 0UTFLiNKED
The Occupation of Charlottesville.
JUNCTION OF The UNION FORCES
A Movement on Fredericksburg on Friday
THE ENEMY PANIC STRICKEN
A SpIpIY.STIRRlNG ORDER FROM HOOKER,
TIE GREAT BATTLE AT HAND.
LIST OF CASUALTIES TO THE SOth.
Rumor. from the Army Of the Potomac.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3, 1868.
The following statement is derived from gentle
men who left the Rappahannock on Saturday.
IL is already known that our troops have crossed
over with less opposition than was anticipated
The enemy messed a considerable force on their
front on Thursday, and at night there was some ar
tlery practice between our own and the Rebel guns
a. long range.
As coon as the Rebels learned on Wednesday that
our forces had crossed above they commenced NOV
Ing troops out to intercept cur advance, and con-
tinued it all night and the next day.
Trains have been running constantly with troops
from Richmond, aud the enemy had oil Of their
available force around Fredericksburg.
The latest news from Charlottesville is that
Stoneman had cut the railroad. This is stated on
tie assertion Of a gentleman connected with the
civil department of the Government who arrived ct
Washington on Saturday morning.
There is no doubt of the fact that army was al
last accounts in tie most cheerful and hopeful condi-
.on sud Gen. Hooker, it is represented, had issued
On address paying high compliment to the army
for their conduct thus lar in this important move
NEXT.
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nonading tomorrow till toward noon. The men
here have been in high spirits at the operations OF
tho right wing, and arc ready 10 storm the formi-
dabe defeDses in their 'front.' which severely checked
them last December, needless of consequences.
They quietly lie and sleep, play ut ball or talk
upon Indifferent subjects, as their muskets are
stacked ready for a move. few sit apart and
write letters. Over the river, as some old houses
were being demolished as materials for hastily
throwing up the defenses Of rihep rats escaped in
scores, ard wild whoops Of delight were heard III
their chase. A couple Of hundred yards ahead,
pickets were grouped in the face Of numerous bat.
teres and sharpshooters, sitting on the grass, care
lessly inspecting their antagonists and discussing
probabilities with perfect indifference. One would
suppose the enemy would have fired. They did not
till toward evening They wished thoroughly to
digest our proceedings, and in the mean time all
around, not anticipating danger, ride toward the
picke,s and inspect more closely the brass noses OF
the guns and the pacing sentries.
You have already received the casualties O.
"Wednesday. Annexed is list of killed and ld
wounded this evening in the Let Corps. The 9th
Corps did not suffer. The first fighting tomorrow
will probably be on our right. The action of the
left wing will be guided by events occurring there
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04

The principal places mentioned in accounts else
where printed of the Rebel raid in West Virginia
may be found in the above map. They moved from
Morgantown to Paramount, where they destroyed
one Of the finest bridges the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad The Rebels were said to be $4,000 strong
at Paramount. Col. Mugan was at Grafton. The
story is that he has been defeated there or at Fair
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04
DEPARTMENT.
Reconnaissance Across the NanSemond.
CAPTURE or THE REBELS RIFLE PITS.
Gallant Charge by the 18th New-Hamp-
shire and seth New-York.

SUFFOLK. Va, May 1850
This morning. at O'Clock, Gen. Peck sent . force
Of infantry, cavalry and artillery across the Nanse'
mond River, on reconnaissance. When two miles
out they charged upon and took the eneny's rlne
pits and some prisoners. Our loss was small, and
the enemy's much greater. The charge was made
by the 18th Nsw-Hampshirs and the S9th New
York.
Skirmishing has been kept up all day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04

tn. Rebel. Attacked ~ MsnifccIls ssA
u.,x.. from the Tewn-Rebel AAois.
sions Of Our Victory ss Grand Lake. La
CIYcIssATL Saturday, May D. 1854
Can. Carter crossed the Cumberland below SomsS.
40, Ky.. Yesterday, with 1000 men, attacked the
psbsl. nj Monticello. KY, and after severe fight
drove them from the town. tta sff -
The CAarlestoa M,reSry admits that she Usisa-
lists at Grand Lake, La. captured 900 Rsbss, I'VE
,ams, four transports. and three gunbosa A~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04

snd Picket are in North Carolina. -Four brigades
are three miles on this side of the city, with orders
to fall back to the riepts at the approach of the
Yankees.
The train from Richmond failed to arrive in Fred
ereksburg yesterday and it is believed the railroad
has been cut by portion OF cavalry sent out for
the purpose.
The troops from Germapna, Ely's, and United
States Fords have joined Thus far all is well.
j, r. ).
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04

mount, losing $50 men. BY breaking the Fairmount
Bridge, the Rebels have cut off Wheeling from
Eastern communication, and it feared that they
contemplated a rush upon the town. The latest
news Of the condition Of tho railroad il
that "the line is intact, from the Monographs
River, 300 miles di.tant, to Baltimore. The damage
to the main stem is confined to the large iron bridge
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04
FROM ST. LOUIS.
Trial Of Cases under Gen. Curtis's General
Order-Rcturn from the Pursuit Of Mar
muduke.

A military commission was organized yesterday
for the trial of all cases arising under Gen. Cuniss
recent general order, looking 10 the punishment Of
spies, Rebel correspondents mail carriers, military
insurgents, guerrillas, Punishment Of Rebel synp.
thzsrs, &c. at -.t
Gems. yandevsr and Mcneil had returned from the
pursuit Of Msrmaduke, and are now at Cape
Girardeau. - ,...... f....f f,.t 49,
Reports Of battle Of Blooaa6Sld ars unfoundsd.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04

one mile east Of Paramount, and to five IN important
bridges within 30 miles west of it. Three bridges
on tie Psrkersburg branch, within 90 miles oil
Grafton. wee also destroyed. The track is uniu.
jurcd except OF these bridges. The telegraph Ines
are all fully restored and in use. The bridges will
all be renewed within five days-:emporarily, but
effectively 1t ia expected that all the regular pas
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-04

senger trains will be resumed Oh Monday next, and
the freight trains also. The passengers and freight
will possibly have to be transferred for two or three
days, at the Monongahea Bridge. II is thought that
the Parkersburg line can be put in full order by
Tuesday or Wednesday next"
Such facts as we have in regard to the raid are
given on our second page.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-16

at daylight, We abandoned the South Quay read,
and tore up what is termed the Nansemond
bridge, small one at the mill in front OF our
Notifications, directly facing the Blackwster,
and prepared more eHecsually to meet tho at
tack. At this tine we could hear the enemy's
rsveille and bugle call quite plain. Everything
now is in full readiness fer the attack. Torpe-
does are under all the bridges not destroyed.
Two houses are being pulled down, as they IN
terfere with the range of our guns. lnteili'
gence has been received of the capture OF COR
poral and four pickets FIVE miles from here.
Two pickets were also captured at Hog Island
and our cavalry on the Summerton road were
also captured No attack was made up to aeon
but the enemy are still advancing.
Note. Accounts via. Fortress Monroe give
intelligence of rebel retreat
The Tribuue's Norfolk letter states that the
rebel force is 10000.
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New YORK, April Is. There was more diff
Guilty among the Longsheremen to-day. Th,
Irish seemed determined that the negroes shoult
have no more employment. The white laborsr
We notified the merchants not to employ ne
groes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-01
PHILADELPHIA. May 80

A special to the Bulletin, dated Gin
cinnsti. to-day, says dispatch received
from the lower Mississippi, via Memphis,
says there had been no fighting At Vicks-
burg since last Monday. Most OF the
river batteries had been silenced, but the
other batteries we're yet in operation.
GunboAts were Smelling them. 1t is re.
ported that Colonel Dallina and Adlu,aut
Hammock. 8lst Illinois, have been Killed.
No later advices from Murfreesboro
Ut is believed the rebel army was in mo-
tion.
Gen. Burnside will soon take the field
Gen. Hartlif has issued Order No. L,
assuming command OF the troops in Ken.
tucty, The Ninth Army Corps, and Gen.
Csrtsr's division, with headquarters at
Lexington. Gen. Boyle has charge of
the railroad and depot guards throughout
tho State.
Our loss in the skirmish at Norton's
Ferry on the Cumberland river, the Goth,
was men and 8 horses. Lieut.. Colonel
Adams, lst Kentucky Cavalry, crossed
the Cumberland afterwards and captured
one lieutenant, one sergeant, Eve men and
eleven horses.
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An official dispatch to the War Depart
ment, received to-day from Gen. Ellet,
commanding the Ram Fleet. dated Hele-
uu, Ark, May 25th. says: As my com.
mand was descending the river from Mem
phis, the 23d, the Com. and Q NJ boat
was fired into from the Mississippi sida
by band of the enemy with two pieces
Of artillery, about six miles above Aus
tria. ] returned yesterday and landed
my force. The enemy hsd a few hours
before captured small trading steamer
and burned her, taking her crew cap,ives
and appropriating her freight. could
obtain no intelligence from the inhabitants
by which to guide my movements. My
cavalry, 600 strong, came up with the
enemy, 1000 strong, ell mounted, and
eight miles out. The fight lasted near
two hours. The Major was compelled to
take sheltsr in favorable position, where
he succeeded in repuisiug the enemy and
drove them of before the infantry could
come TO his relief Our loss was two
killed and ninetcen wounded, most Of
them slightly. The enemy left Eve dead
upon the feId, and one Lieutenant NOR
tally wounded. and twenty -two stand Of
arms. We captured three prisoners. l
burned the town Of Austria, having 6Hsi
searched every building.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-01
abingdon, May 81.

A telegram was received this afternoon
from Gen. Stahl. dated Fairfax Court
House. to-day, in which he says Mosby,
with goo men aud one howilzsr, attack ed
one train of cars near Catletts Station
yesterday, and the guard having sscaFed,
he burned the train. The locomotive ls
not much damaged. Col. Mann of the
7th Michigan, who had command on the
front, hearing the firing, took portion Of
his force and followed them two miles
from Greenwich, where they had taken q
very strong position. Col. Mann charged
the rebels, who replied with grape and
canister. but we dashed upon the rebels,
and took their guns. Col. Mann retired
aDdark to his camp in front. bringing
the captured artillery, and all our dead
and wounded four Of the former and ten
Of The latter. Ii was ~ extremely hot
fight. We took many prisoners, inc!ud-
ing Capt. Haskins, an English officer in
the Confederate service. and Lieutenant
Chaplin, who had charge OF the artillery
Both Of these officers were SO severely
wounded that they could not be removed
aud were psroled The enemy lost very
heavy in killed and wounded, and were
entirely dispersed.
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ST. Louis. MAY 90


! 0. c. Scott, well-known river man, ar
rived tonight from Young's Point, Sun
day last. He was with Grants army and
saw some Of its operations.
He says our forces will be prepared TO
repel any attack ON them, and are conf
dent Of their ability to capture Vicksburg
and its garrison. He says the attack upon
the Notifications on Friday was not made
BY the entire line, as was reported, but
by force under Gen. Blair. which as.
fauted the big battery and failed. The
rebels attempted to plant guns, but they
were killed BY our sharp shooters.
Our wounded were brought rapidly tt
the river mt Chickasaw Bayou, where there
ARE sufficient boats to receive them. Our
base of supplies on Yazoo was secure and
requirements we're arriving ss rapidly
as required. Gen. Ostaslasss 10 wounded,
but not dangerously.
Mr.. Scott heard nothing about the
death OF Gen. Steele. There we're 1900
prisoners in camp at Young's Point.
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T Correspondence of Commercial.
Washington, May 90.

The issue of . sensation extra, stating
that rebel pickets on tho Rappahannock
this morning shouted across that We had
Vicksburg. but that Grant had been killed,
caused some excitement here TODAY, but
lasted, however, but brief time, ~ the
entire story 10 discredited. The Govern
ment gives freely to the public all infor-
nation which il receives from the West,
good, bad and Indifferent. The intima-
ton that bad news is being withheld rs
untrue.
No further exchange Of PRISONERS wall
be allowed for the present. hebei auf
thorities have taken the initiative IN TINS
direction. and the War Department has
promptly followed it up. All rebel ofi :
Gers on parole have been ordered under
arrest for imprisonment. 1t is probable
negotiations will soon be commenced Tor
the continue nee of exchange under Its
late liberal rules.
Adyiees from the front to-day state the
rebel army across the Rappahannock is
very active. Their position at the river
fords is decidedly offensive. AT present
large numbers Of troops are massed in
front of them. Their main picket line on
The Rappahannock is rs strong rs ever,
but troops behind seem to have moved
elsewhere.
A Washington letter Gays balloon re-
conr oisances show that the rebels are
massing troops near Chancsliorvllle and
making preparations as though they ex-
pected us to recross near United States
Ford.
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DAVID d. POTTER.
Murfreesboro, May 80

MurireesD0ro, May 3U.
The Chattanooga Rebel of the Goth
has the following:
Mobile, May 29.-Reports from below
Vicksburg state Gen. Banks has crossed
the Mississippi with his army At Bayou
sara.
Gen. Grant sent in Dag Of truce YES.
terdsy about sick and wounded. The
slaughter Of Fsderals YES far greater In
the assault upon vicksburg than 10 any
battle during the war.
The Mississippiau Of Tuesday says Sat.
urday's battle Al vicksburg Was the most
stubborn Of all.
Richmond. Va. May 27.-A private
dispatch from Canton, Miss, says all Va.
we'll yesterday. VioksbuIg holds on.
brsvely.
The Chattanooga Rebel believes the ar.
my of the Cumberland is 10 weaker con.
dition than ct any time since the battle oil
Nurfressboro. 1t thinks Gen. Rosecranl
has reinforced Grant.
The Rebel thinks that Vallandigham
chance Of being Governor Of Ohio l. very
fair. With such man for President d
the United States, il says. ws could Il
ways have peace.
Shelbyville, Nay 9S.-Va llaadigham /.
still here. He will 60 to Virginia in ,
lsw da1s.
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New York, May so.
The steamer Jura arrived

The steamer Jura arrived.
The Cork Examiner contains n CORES.
pondence from various parts of Ireland,
that leaves scarcely any doubt that re-
cruiting Tor The Northern army is at
tempted to be carried on an extensive
.ca'e. II appears that Mitchelstown.
ehaTiesville and Floruey have been visit
cd by several American gentlemen of
military aspect. who publicly offered 10
gave passage to any number Of young men
wiling to accept, to New York, with the
certainty oi continuous remuneration and
WORK when they arrived there. The Do
Ass were present on all such occasions.
which obviously dlsconcsrted them. bu,
y shsrs was nothing illegal in the propo-
.n0n "aae' no proceedings could BE-
taken. Several hundred Young mon
swat the sailing Of Cd rly steamers vh1
beyond all doubt engaged to 90 to Amer
.a. Tins offered by American agents
.r.Lla .e rom Cherbourg report consid
from ,hera , ~ being dispatched
=. To the ,,.n mere Is really nothing new
[Very latest by Tele era nh 70 q r..n...,,.
LIVERPOOL, 2ad.- The ,a,;,:,
to-day Is unimportant. tn I n,a new
.:.-s~ ! JUNIORS of an arms
=. 800. :. 800. 80. anu 'ea1ed baoyancy i
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The following telegram Was recsivsd
at the Navy Department to-day:
Flag Ship Blackhawk, Miss. Squadron,l
near Vioksburg, May g5
Sis: / have the honor to inform you
that tho expedition under command Of
Lieut.. Com. Walker, after taking possess
sion Of the forts at Haines' Bluffs vas per-
fsct!y successful. Three powerful steam.
ers and ram were destroyed at Yasoo
City. The ram was monster, sol feet
long. 10 fee. beam, to be covered With
four inch iron plate alsoa fine navy yard
with machine shops Of oil kinds, saw mills,
blacksmith shops, dc, were burned. The
property destroyed and captured amount
ed TO over two millions Of dollars. Had
the monster ram been aAoat she would
have given US some trouble. One bat.
terry was destroyed at Drury's Bluff. Gu,
loss on the expedition was one killed and
seven wounded.
(Signed,) DAVID d. PORTER.