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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-05-07
LATER REPORTS FROM RICHMOND.

The Star of last evening mentions the receipt Of the
various dispatches from Lees army One of them claims
victories for the rebels Saturday snd Sunday last 1t
says that Saturday Lee drove Hooker out of the Little
Wilderness back to Charlottesville and Sunday drove
him from Chspceorsvile to position in that immediate
vicinity The Union accounts Of Saturdays engagement
explains that the falling back the part of the lae
Corps of Gen Sigel now Howards which only saved
from annihation by the galantry of Hookes original d.
vision under Gen. Berry, who checked the enemys pur
suit and drove him back turn with great loss SO far as
Sundays change of position concerned the Star says it
simply concentration of Hookers force in tar bet
ter position than Immediately At Charlottesville, though
very near to IT, and eected with small oss when
compared with sustained by the rebels in assang
us during the movement
According to the Richmond papers Stonemans expedi.
ton proved great success indeed They say that his
forces played sad havoc with their railroad at Hanover
Junction and other points, destroying locomotives and
large amount Of other valuable property and all the railroad
bridges TO within five miles Of Richmond
These papers also mention a despatch from Gen. Lee
to Cen jeff DAVIS which that the rebel Gen. Paxton
il killed Stonewa jackson severely wounded and Gens
Heth and A. p. Hill also badly wounded Another rebel
despatch states that the rebel loss killed and wounded
has been very heavy.
which Gen. Hooker has upied since moving short dis
tance from Charlottesville Sunday last s impregnabe
He and bis whole army Tuesday morning in the
best spirits and the sentiment Of entire confidence in the
final result Of his admirable strategy aud tactics uni
versal there"
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THE BATTLE AT FREDERICKSBURG
SUCCESS OF GEN. sToNEMAN.

letter 10 the New York" World" dated at Frede-
sburg ON Monday the 4h instant communicates
new facts relative the late battle at Fredericksburg
Sunday last The beginning Of the conflict it appears
much more than has been represented The writer
also furnishes interesting intelligence of Gen Stone
mans movements which not previously known. We
extract neatly the whole letter AS follows:
"Sunday morning the attack on Fredericksburg
commenced aud was in the outset, unsuccessful At 10
o'clock it was again renewed and the Sixth and Second
army corps ched against the works, strongly sit
uated and strongly defended with desperate determ
nation carry One must see to understand the
difficulty OF the undertaking In the distance the banks
which be climbed comparatively low, but when
reached their steepness sufficient to thwart the
most daring and desperate assault Behind the earth
ks were guns Of the most destructive kind and infantry
which poured upon the stormng party constant voeys Of
bullets and of canister The assaans rushed up ia CON
centric columns and the smoke Of artillery covered them
rom view as they within close range and were on
the point o rushing up the embankment They staggered
reeled and finally rushed bsck from the terrible voleys
which were poured into them Then the second
columns with better courage through the storm OF bullets
md many those who had been repused joined them and
when they reached the steep embsnkment they climbed
40 with shout and in moment the leader of the party
had planted the stars aud stripes the parapet and the
enemy could be scattering in sill directions like sheep
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FIRST SERIOUS BATTLES.
A DISASTER ON SATURDAY AND A GREAT
BATTLE ON SUNDAY.


Two Of the correspondents Of the New York Times.
direct from Chancelorsve arrived in New York in the
Of Monday last One OF them left Gen. Hooke,s
headquarters at elk o'clock Sunday morning aud the
other at nine o'clock the evening The latter (Mr
L. l.. CRoUSsE,) gives an ineligible and highly inter
Getting account Of the important events OF Saturday and
Sunday in that (the main) Division Of the Army which we
place before readers at large This letter dated
44u HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD
Near Charlottesville, Sunday Nays, 6 r. M
Another bloody day has been added to the calendar Of
This rebellion Another terrible battle has been fought
and more fields crimsoned with human blood Few more
such days as this will find armies left on either side to
fight battles.
THE DISASTER OF SATURDAY
My last letter brought up the situation to SaurGav
morning 1t was then certainly expected that the enemy
would begin the attack was day and our dis
positions were made accordingly But the attack did no,
begin Events proved that the enemy did design to at
tack, but he chose to make that attack in manner and
point different from what generally anticipated b,
us on Saturday morning. Daylight grew broader and We
no guns. Finally about ak O'clock, brass Napoleon
looking down the plank road in front Of the Chancellor
House, saw regiment into the road in column ant
attempt to depoy One two doses OF canister
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LATEST FROM MEXICO.

by the arrival at New York OF the steamship Creole
from Havana, whence she sailed the 9th April. we
have the French version Of the from Puebs received
by the French Louisiana from Vera Cruz The
Havana Prensa of April 25 says:
we have just received telegraphc despatch by way
Of Puerto Principe dated the Gath instant at 55 NJ
in which told the Louisiana has arrived from Vera
Cruz with dates to the 10th instant The battle at Puebla
becoming very bloody and the losses both sides
we're heavy"
The Havana correspondent Of the Associated Press,
writing April "a, says:
"The reports which sent you my last letter in re
gard TO the affairs in the Mexican Republic have not been
confirmed by the French steamer Louisiana
The former accounts here referred to gave the French
possession Of one-half Of Puebls.
The news published Saturday, from Mexican
to the 7th Of April The French account which ad
ms that bloody battle had been fought at Puebs but
claims victory dated the 10th Of Aprnine days
later
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REBEL NEWS OF GEN. HooKER's ADVANCE


The following, copied from the Richmond Examiner of
earlier day. (the 3Oth Of Apr the advance
of army the Rappabannock, and indicates that
active preparations immediately taken by the Con
federates to meet it:
" The from Fredericksburg is exciting The long
silence s broken, and fghiHgprobaby the prelude to
the great battlehas commenced again between the two
armies
Early yesterday morBng the enemy in large force effect
ed crossing of the Rappahannock at point known
Deep run, few miles below Frederlcksburg 1t Is also
reported that the enemy crossed at Ke Ford and other
points, but have confirmation of this On crossing
to this side Of the river at Deep the enemy engaged
the Thirteenth Georgia and the Sixth Second Louisiana
it s not certain which-nnd skirmshing ensued
Loud and continued firing heard from other points
along the line and the beiefa fredericksburg conf
dent that the enemy advancing sreng and that
the movement would lead to general action.
It 10 not known in what force the enemy has crossed
but 1t 10 believed by those most competent to judge that
Hooker has thrown the river the whole strength
his army and that he intends to give battle earnest
1t thought that he has been encouraged to this by the
which have reached the North representing that
rcksburg and sent to Suffolk and North Carolina 1t is
thought that he has made his advance thinking that be-
would strike when weakest and when his
chances most favorable.
At the time of the leaving Guneys Station yes
terdsy about p the train was not allowed to 90 be-
yond-rapid and continued firing distinctly beard and
II supposed that the enemy still crossng thou
sand rife but not disposed tax the
credulty of our readers by their repetition
" All indications point To battle to-day. Movements
are going which cannot would il be prudent to
tell readers The Telegraph line last night under
other signs that authorities looking for great
battle
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Thus the heights carried and the enemy put to
nght over the plain beyond Many prisoners and twelve
have been let loose after the fuetves the trophies Of
victory would have been greatly Increased As was
hun1Ied ana MY prisoners We're sent to The nclud
ing COL Grn OF the Eighteenth Mississippi and twenty
five commissioned officers The enemy in their fight lett
behind ten cassOns and 10 perfect rout ed over the nan
toward the remainder OF their forces who upon Gen
HOokers front But their flight not toward Rich
mond along the line Of railroad from which they have
receive their supplies This they have abandoned for
the reason that their communications longer in
their own hands, but held by forces under Gen Stone
man, who, when last heard ro within eighteen miles
OF Richmond, at Hanover Court House. having made
circuit around the enemy destroyed the railroad bridges
OF the Pamunkey and Anna rivers and fifteen miles
OF the track. The enemy have abandoned the cOmmun
cations and adrt using the best Of their efforts
make their escape from the pers which surround them
But their army although cut of from its supplies and
most critically situated not yet destroyed and may
achieve much more than its pIecaous position promises
All depends upon the battle which has not yet taken place
to decide the fate Of the army for the defence M the rebel
capital They may yet, spite of the nferi0y In gene
rasp which they have manifested prove superior to Ger
Hooker in battle If so, they safe If not their ut
ter overthrow is well nigh certain The country through
which lies their only line Of retreat level and open and
extends away to Gordonsvile, almost level plain Their
only hope OF safe retreat in disabling battle
that we are unable to pursue Thus far they have
shown Themselves decidedly inferior to At point
they drove for several mes But the ground
reganed BY troops at the point of tho bayonet They
have thus far shown superiority in the field Sedgwck
and Couch with two army corps which carried the works
at Fredericksburg have pushed toward Gen Hooker,
and before this have joined him Gen. Hooker has
s entire army with which to operate against the enemy
who are Gus of from their communications, driven by
strategcal movements out Of their ortcatons and
PEELED to fight with even chances
" In all probability, Monday will decide the fate of the
two armies and end in decisive manner, party
the other The fighting thus far has been desperate enough
but has not been decsve With corps added to his
the Of Gen. Hooker hardly be doubted
The next lew days will TEEN with great events possibly
disastrous but all indications point victory
cess. We can give few details of Gen Hookers fighting
The suffering has been great aud the result not adva
tageOus might be wished.
.'l0A. M.-Sedgwck has pressed toward Hooker ard
Gibbons division left to guard the heights in Of Fred
ecksburg have been attacked the enemy large force
and in danger of losing their position and abandoning
Fredericksburg altogether"
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The steamer Northern Light, from Aspnwall on the
9th, has arrived at New York She has 100000 in
treasure.
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LAYING BRipaes.

The success of the expedition in boats complete
s 10 prevent nm alarm The laying Of the bridges though
in the very face the enemy therefore, carried 10
completion without his knowledge The hazy atmosphere
Of the night most favorable Tor the work Though one
could see perfectly we'll for space Of twenty feet around
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Now come to Sunday. 1t perfectly evident from
the position of affairs Saturday night that there must
be change Of lines, which would throw the enemy
out Of and into front again 1t will be seen
by what skful generalshp the enemy was fought and
checked 'front.' and flank and rear while this was being
done
Gen. Reynolds First Army Corps arrived ut United
States Ford Saturday afternoon 1t put
into position right which withdrawn from the
plank road to the Eys Ford turnpike This line was i'm
medatey formed by Gems. Reynolds and Meade the lat
ters position, the left having been relieved by Gen
Howards Eleventh Corps, which, Notwithstanding its dis
organized condition, far reorgspzed during the
night as to be M for duty again this morning They were
assigned the position the le where it probable
there would be little fighting and protected by
the strong works built the day before by Gen Meades
corps.
Our new line assumed the shape Of triangle, pro-
onged at the apex the right Of the line being somewhat
longer than the left As the portion Of the line the right
was time necessary TO fortify and entrench it
and the work carried vigorously by the Fifth and
First Army Corps. fstafa st
IL very evident at daylight this Sunday morning
that the day would bring forth terrific battle We knew
that the enemy had been reinforcing his line all night
the undoubtedly Of the strength of his OF
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SOME DETAILS OF THE MOVEMENT.
From the army correspondent of the New York Tribune
we obtain the following details Of the movement the
river of the Army of the Potomac This letter dated
at the Headquarters of the Army Thursday the 3Oh
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-07-15

4 Pulpit HaJit.-A Correspondent
is holding up few pictures, true 10
life, for the notice Of his clerical friends
as may have need Of them, hoping the
reflection will do no harm. He says;
81 notice in some cases a handkerchief
habit in the pulpit, viii h has led me
to in quire if the use of that very ne.
cessaLy article is a part OF theological
training. | notice some ministers take
it ont of their pockets as they do
their sermons, aud lay il on the pull.
pit. Some spread it out Iengthwise
through the middle of the bible; some
snake it every few moments over their
heads; some clench it in their hands as
lfthey were going to throw it at the au'
dience; and some keep crowding it into
their pockets and pulling it out again
with nervous movement, as if they
did not know what TO do with
their hands. went once TO hear II
popular young preacher, and as much
as half Of his sermon was made up CT
pocket handkerchief and most OF the
other half gold watch and ofscrap po-
etry.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1863-07-15

OLD MAIDS, There is very little to
be said in behalf of an old bachelor,
he is generally heal tless or hoggish
but "old maids" are generally the
choicest OF their sex DR.. Hall, in his
Journal of Health, puts in the follow.
ing plea in their behalf:
Being an old maid implies deci.
sion of character; neither sham, nor
shows, nor courtly manner, nor splen
did persons have won them over; nor
promises, nor shallow tears. They
looked beyond the manner and the
dress, and finding no cheering indica.
tcn OF depth Of mind and sterling prin.
cipies' they gave up the spacious pres.
ent for the chance Of more solid fu.
ture, and determined in hope and pa
tienee and resignation to 'bide their
time. )"
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Loss OF L PRIzE.-Accounts from
Nassau announce the arrival there of
the steamer Margaret and Jessie. This
vessel was chased on the lst Of MAY.
by the L. S. steamer Rhode Island,
the officers Of which thought she was
Set on fire and run ashore The wreck.
ers reported that she was DESTROYED
and she was not examined or even
boarded from the Rhode Island. When
the Rhode Island reached Cape Hay.
tien Intelligence was received that the
Margaret and Jessie had been raised
and towed into Nassau. The escape
of this prize must bo very mortifying
to those who once had her within
their easy grasp.
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Of the day, with al the current news, Market and
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ssFHon. Charles J. Biddle. Chair.
man of the Democratic State Commit.
tee, succeeded in raising over six hun.
dred recruits in Philadelphia IL twen.
ty.tour hours, pretty good work for
"COpperhedd
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A FINE THoUGHT.-A French wri
ter has said that 'to dream glorious
you must act glorious while you are a.
wake, and to bring angles down. To
converse with you in your sleep, you
must labor in the cause of virtue dur.
ing the day
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HEAVY tLEEcEs.-Mr. John Pierce,
OF Ogden, Monroe county, N. Y, has
atwoyear old buck that sheared twen.
ty-onc pounds of wool at Ten months
and twenty days growth. He also has
a eve that is ten years old that sheared
nine pounds and has fine lamb by
her side.
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FAT OFIlcEs.-The official report
states that the Collector, Surveyor
and Naval Agent Of this port have
salaries and perqnisities amountingto
over eighty thousand dollars per an
mum each. No wonder these officials
are patriotic. Who would not be at
that price ?-Heyald.
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B5-" Are you not afraid your wife
will get married again when you die?"
81 hope she may, as there will be one
man in the world who will know ho,o
90 pity me-"
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with Tcetuers Patenti lie win also furnish
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ners Patent Spring Bed ! Hair and Cotton MAT
steads BUREAUS oITRESSES. The above
different kinds. SIDE -iudmed aud many other
BOARDS. Wardrobes articles, will be made 10
Book cases, Parlor and order for customers, on
Centre Tables, Break short notice cheap for
fast and Dining table, Cash, or exchanged lOT
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Extension Iubos Hat duce. Don't forget the
racks, Was stands Toi- place, as ! am determin-
lot and Work stands, ed to furnish all articles
and ovory other kind ofla the most reasonable
furniture in his line lIrates
no Muplo, Cherry, Poplnr Pine, linwood and
every other suitable lumber, will be taken In eN-
change for furniture, Cash win also be paid for
good Lumber b. X. sHOPE
y. B,-Cofins Of the latest style made to order
on short notice. Funerals attended whenever
desirable. C2eorfeld, Pa., Feb. II, 90.
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1868.
1868.

1868. 1868.
PHILADELPHIA Il ERIE RAILROAD.
UNHlS great line trayers's the Northern and
4 Northwestern counties of Pennsy ylvahia 70
the city Of Erie, on Lake Erie.
II has been leased by the Pennsylvania Rul-
road Company, and under their auspices is be-
ing rapidly opened throughout its entire length.
il Is now in use for Passenger and Freight bu-
siness from Harrisburg to Driftwood ga Fork,
l17 miles, on the Eastern Division, and from
Sheffield to Erie (7S miles On the WCs,ern
Division.
Time IF pa"mger Trains ot DritlHooa
Express Train leaves eastward 20 P. NJ.
LNpress Train arrives westward IL 90 NJ.
Cars run through WITHOUT CHANGE both ways
on these trains between Philadelphia and Lock
Haven. and between Baltimore and Lock Haven.
Elegant Sleeping Carr accompany the Express
Train both wayF between Williamsport and Balti-
more, and Willamsport aud Philadelphia
For information respecting Passenger business
apply at the S, +. Cor. lth and Market sts.
And for Freight business Of the ComPany's
Agents, S, b. Kingston, jr., Cor 18th and Market
sts., Philadephiai
J. W. Reynolds Erie;
J. NJ, Drill, Agent \. C. R. X. Balinorei
II. II. HoUsroY, Geul Freight Ag't, Phila.;
LEWIS L. HOUR, ueul Ticket Agt Phila.
Jos. D. lorTs, Gen'l Manager, Wiliamspors.
Jan. Il, 1868.
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LoYALTY.-Cheating the govern
ment, stealing from the soldiers, shaw.
ing greenbseks and lying on the De-
mocracy.
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ASMED.-The steamers running be-
tween Boston and Portland have been
strongly armed and manned against
any attack by the Confederate cruisers.