The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-05-13
NEWS ITEMS.
Richmond Supposed Taken.

in the papers of yesterday (Sunday)
nerniug. We give them as the runors
of the day: Ed. TRIRUNE.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9. 1863.
The Bulletin of this city, publishes the
following highly important intelligence
this svoning
"We learn from the editors of GheI
Philadelphia Inquirer that one of their
correspondents, who has just returned
from Washington, informed them that
Gen. Hooker recrossed the Rappahan-
neck in force yesterday, the men carrying
eight days rations with them.
1--WE also learn from another source,
that is vouched for as trustworthy, that
Gen. Keyes has taken Richmond, having
advanced upon it by way of Yorktown,
and that the Union flag now floats over
the Rebel Capital.
"If Gen. Stoneman has cut off the COM
municatious of Gen. Lee, as is reported,
il will be work of time for Gen Lee, to
reach the Rebel Capital. 1n the mean
time Gen. Hooker is upon his heels.
"LATER.-We have confirmation from
a perfectly trustworthy source that Gen.
Hooker has recrossed the Rappahannock.
'Gold has been falling rapidly to-day,
and this fact has probably resulted FROM
the important movements reported above.
ave have no quotations of the price
Of the precious metal since the reception
of this important news.
1.-The telegraph is silent concerning the
startling intelligence, which is already
stirring Third and Chestnut streets, and
exciting the greatest enthusiasm"
"A LATER DISPATCH.
ait is reported that private advices
have been received In this city from For
tress Monroe stating that 10000 Union
troops arrived there on the 9th inst, as
e-enforcements, and immediately moved
forward for the attack on Richmond.
r"There is no doubt that Gen Hooker
has recrossed the Rappahannock.
at is also stated that Gen. Stoneman
(Col. Kilpatrick) was lying at the White
House on the 9th inst, and received re-
endorsements By transports via York Riv-
er, when he Immediately moved forward
to Richmond
"Ths people of this city are in the high
est state of enthusiasm over this news"
PleaSantOn'S Cavalry.
- PHILADELPHIA, May 10. 1858.
Ths Washington correspondent of The
Press writes .. -
Yesterday Gen. Pleasanton's cavalry
crossed the river, and proceeded immedi-
ately to the front for the purpose of re-
connoitering the eneNy'S position. Two
hours ride brought them to our old po-
sition about Charlottesville. In this
nsighborhood no Rebels were discovered
except killed and wounded. These we're
disposed of properly as rapidly as posi-
BILE. -.. . ..-
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1868.
Mai Gen. Franz Sigel had an inter-
view with President Lincoln to-day
Gen. Sigel is anxious to be put in active
service.
The total number of wounded soldiers
who have arrived here up to the present
time is supposed about 5000.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 1868.
Forney's Press Washington correspoa-
dent says: -
at is understood that Gen Buford,
with his light brigade, has penetrated to
the Allegheny Ridge in Western Virgin.
la, and he is now returning, having de-
stroyed the Richmond and Tennessee
Railroad in several places, captured many
prisoners, obtained important information,
and burned large quantities Of stores in
tended for the Rebel armies in the South
West"
ell MURFREEsBoRo, May s, 1868.
Wheeler's division of Rebel cavalry
has moved from its position on our left,
and advanced 10 force to Livingston, with
the evident intention of falling upon Car
ter, who is reported in the vicinity of
jamestown.
This cavalry force is very formidable,
and the movement is looked upon as Sc
rious.
Bragg's infantry maintains its position
with the intention of occupying our at
tentlon, and to prevent detachment be-
ing sent below 10 interfere will Wheel
er's plans.
HARRISBURG, May s, 1868.
Gov. Curtin, who is now at Washing.
ton looking after the welfare of the Penn
sylvauia wounded soldiers, telegraphs to
Mr.. Slifer, the Secretary of State, that ar
rargements have been made by Gen.
Hooker for the recovery of all the wound
ed, and that they will be returned to us
today.
Representatives from nineteen Rail