, 1864-06-03
Eastern News.
News of May 21St.

NCWS VI udy
New York, May Intelligence has
been ssreceived that the Spanish feet have
taken possession of the Chincha Guano Isl
ands, and raised the Spanish flag The most
singular part of of the proceeding is, tn at
not only have the Islands been sezed as a
guarantee for the redress sought by Spain
for certain DEGREES alleged to have been suf-
fered by Spanish citizens in Peru, but the
Spanish Admiral, in announcing the seizure
states that he has also retained as hostages,
several officers of the Peruvian navy, who
are to be held answerable for any insult to
the Spanish subjects.
Members of the Diplomatic corps in Peru
the American Consul presiding, held meet
ing to protest against the seizures Among
those present, cordial unahimity prevailed :
1t was noticed that the French minister was
absent
A Key West correspondent ef1 the 18th
announces the capture of Tampa Bay, Flori-
da, on the 4th. On nearing = town, our
troops charged at double quick and surprised
the inhabitants. 1t was found that the reb-
ell troops had left the day before to reinforce
Lees ormy. A few prisoners we're taken.
One blockade runner was captured and the
Notifications destroyed
New York, May 2lst.--Howasz 4ormerly
an attache of the Times has been arrested
He confesses the authorship of the recent
bogus proclamation, and says he palmed it
off ON journals here for gold and stock ope-
rations.
Cincinnati, May 2l.-Sam Medary was
arrested on Indictment for alleged conspiracy
with the parties arrested here some months
ago, charged With an attempt to overthrow
the Government.
News of May 22d.
Washington, May 21-10 P M.-Dis-
patches from Sherman state that our forces
found in Rome large amount of provisions,
with seven fine iron works and machinery
We have secured two good bridges and an
excellentford across the Etowah Cars are
now arriving at Kingston.
Dispatches from Butler, dated May 10Th
10 P. NJ, report that he had been fighting all
day-The enemy endeavoring to close in our
line. The rebel Gen. Walker of Texas, had
been captured.
Aspecial dispatch to the Post says Pri-
vateadvices from the army say that Lees ar
my is much less than has been estimated it
having been greatly reduced in the recent
battles. The rebel loss in the fight on Thurs
day, 10th, is estimated at 1880 killed and
wounded, besides 45O prisoners.
Washington, May 21.-On Friday even
ing the goth, Grant commenced movement
for the purpose of compelling Lee to aban-
don his position near Spotsylvania-the de-
tails of which should not be made public
He has thus far progressed successfully
Gen. Grants movement has thus far been
accomplished without any engagement or Sc
rious interruption. We now occupy GUM
ney's Station and South Mattapony, on that
line.
A dispatch from Gen. Candy, dated the
14th, says we have rumors to-day, through
rebel scources, that all the gunboats except
two had succeeded in getting over the falls
at Alexandria on the 9th.
Dispatches from Kingston state that Sher-
mans forces are resting and replenishing
their supplies
Richmond papers state that their losses in
recent battles was 10000, and as usual claim
a victory. They acknowledge the loss of 10
guns, but say nothing as to the number of
prisoners.
New York, May pa special Washing
ton telegram says the rebel army has been
retreating since the attack on our right on
the 10Th.
AT P. NJ, on Saturday our forces occupied
Guinney's Station and Bowling Green, and
Do+ anouob rohola bod boan fouDJ 30 6obt
with.
Deserters report the force under Beaure-
gard at from 10000 to 10000.
Fortress Monroe, May 23.-At noon yes
terday, the pickets on our left, near Point of
Rocks, on the Appomatax, were driven in,
and quite an engagement occurred.
As soon as the pickets reached our reserve
force, two of our batteries opened on the en-
emy with deadly effect. The enemy got the
worst of the fight and retired.
Picket skirmishing is going on much Of
the time along our lines
Albany, May 23-Gov. Seymour has di-
rected the District Attorney to procure in
dictments against all persons who were en-
gagged in seizing the offices Of the World and
Journal Of Commerce.
Washington. May 23.-Dispatches from
Gen. Coombs, at the mouth of the Red river
dated the 18th, announce the arrival of Ad-
miral Porter. The remainder of the gun
boats would arrive that night. Banks would
probably reach Semmes post on the 10TH
Returned veterans to Shermsn's army
have more than replaced his losses.
Official reports of the War Department
show that within eight days after the battle
of Spotsylvania many thousands of veteran
troops were forwarded to Gen. Grant. Up
wards of 10000 sick and wounded have been
transported from the field to Washington
hospitals. Over 5000 prisoners have been
transported from the field and large amount
of artillery and other implements of active
campaign have been brought away. Several
thousand fresh cavalry horses have been for
warded. The army of the Potomac is now
fully as strong in numbers and better equipped
than when the campaign began. Several
thousands of reinforcements have also been
forwarded to other armies in the field Du-
ring the same time over 10000 volunteers
for 100 days have been mustered into ser
vice, clothed, armed, equipped and transpor-
ted to their respective positions.
In the House, Coffroth, of Pennsylvania.