The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-05-19

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There has been lighting In front for two days.
renewal Of the conflict isexpected 70. morrow.
The weather and showery. and tho roads bad
| from here to tho front.
The wounded In tho hospitals we'll cared for aud
doing we'll.
Our Special Wa shington Despatch.
WASHINGTON. May rs. 1854.
To day tho steamer Connecticut arrived here with the
Unon prisoners recaptured from tho enemy by General
Sheridan Having been nearly two without medi
cal attention, abe wounded In very bad condition.
though the mortality does not threaten e great az
anticipated.
Tho arrangements for the comfort OF our wounded mon
at Fredericksburg about completed. Several thou
sand have been down. and the PATIENTS
numbering about eight thousand, comfortable az
could be desired Tho Medical Director Of General Grants
army reports that he sre for the next battle.
The rebel prisoners ~ Belle Plain are unusually ion.
psdent and constantly the alert opportunities
oescape. Tho first lot sent of 70 Point Lookout mum.
bsrng three thousand, placed transport with
guards, and guuboat sent along convoy, with
orders to sink tho upon tho rst indication OF
mutny Dahgren guns prevailed and the rebels during
their trip 70 their destination were quito ractable Those
remaining at Bello Plain arc strongly guarded, with
battery artillery trained upon them constantly loaded
and ready to quell any mutinous demonstration.
The roads Belle Plain and the army In very
bad condition. consequence Of the frequent rains and
the removal Of the wounded attended with much SUI
fering.
Supplies In immense quantities being hurried TO the
'front.' and everything being prepared for renewal Of
active operations
Since tho redistribution Of the railroad Hanover juno
tion Lee receives his supplies via Lynchbug and Cor
louisville. hauling them In wagons from Fredercks Hail
Station, distant from his army twenty seven miles
Reports OF Rebel Movements and Opin-
ions.
WASHINGTON, May Is, 1884.
telegraphlc messenger, employed in Petersburg Va,
who has just escaped, informs that Beauregard has
been reinforced by Ransos division, and the rebels
were crowding their forces into Richmond by way OF
Greensboro and Danvle He states that therc Ave
ronclads at Richmond and that there heavy bate
ries the James river, from Harwcks to Drurys Bluff
He believes the rebels making every effort
put their united strength in Lees army against Leute-
General Grant He says the prevailing opinion In
the country around Richmond is that IL they hold
the capital during this campaign the war will ter
inmate. Consequently every effort Is directed for its
maintenance.
The rebels great confidence 10 the generashp OF
Lee express the belief that the city OF Richmond
would have fallen week since under any OTTER COM
mander.
Arrival OF the rem alma OF General vvads-
worth ut Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 10; 1854.
rhe remains OF General wadsworth brought TO
this city to-day by Msjor Walter Cutting Of General
Augurs STAFF and Captain Rtche son in-iaw Of the de.
ceased. Those two officers have been unremttng In
their efforts got possession Of the body since the rst
report OF the Generas DEATH but did succeed until
last Sunday week after the burial In consequence Of
tha Aa0n n
the euemys lines.
, General wadsworth wa wounded Friday, tho 9th
instant and was removed the rebel hospital. where
remained state OF Inconsistencies until tho 10th
-sant After his death an Irisman, named Accruckon,
who bad been in the Old Capitol and psroled through
the interpretation OF Gen. wadsworth obtained permission
General Lee TO inter his remains, and buried the
General IN neat n bis dooryard The body had
robbed q everything except the clothing the rebels
stealing the hat sash, spurs, boots buttons and
contents Of the pockets.
The rebels refused permit the parties sent under
flag OF enter their lines, bat forwarded the
mains to lines where they received by the
ties sent 70 secure them.
Tho BODY Notwithstanding It's long intsrment retains
it's Kelfke appearance and will DO forwarded to his
family tomorrow, having been embalmsd BY Brown and
Alexander and rendered entirely proof against decom
position.
An Informal funeral will take place morrow and the
remains be accompanied to the ~ an escort OF
officers, the friends the deceased.
Captain Wadswortt. his son, after doing oil IN his
TO get possession OF tho remains under
the many and calamity started or with
General Sheridan to whose star be Is attached, and is
with that command -
MEETING OF THE NEW YORK coNGnEssMBN Al
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF EyLoGY AND
COINCIDENCE, ETC.
WASHINGTON, May IS, 1854.
Tho Senator's and Representatives State OF New
York met the Capitol to-day testify their respect
for the and asrvces Of the late Bgader General
wadsworth.
Representative Fouson called TO the CHAIR and Re-
preventative odell acted secretary
Representative Pruyn offered the following resolutions
which we're unanimously agreed to-
That In the death OF General wadsworth only
State OF New York. but the country at large has lost
It's devoted patriotic sons who gave his
time his and his energies 70 TIE suppression OF
the existing rebellion with an ernestness and zeal not
surpassed In the history Of this great struggle.
That tho close connection OF the family OF General
wadswort with the early history and development OF
the western part OF our state their warm support OF all
interests Of the Commonwealth In which no also largely
shared combined with his energy Of character and active
patriotism gave 20 tho deceased large and well merted
influence with his associates and commanded the respect
OF the community at large.
respectful sympathy the great loss which has not only
deprived them Of their head but our state Of a dis
tnguished citizen and tho country Of officer OF
coded patriotism and valor.
Representatives Fenton odel Morris, Ganson Frank
and Winfield appointed committee TO accompany
he remains to New York.
Arrangements have been made to ave with the BODY
tomorrow morning, arrive at Now York by baiipas.
six O'Clock p. H.
Names OF wounocd Omcers Arrived In
Washington.
wismsGros May is, 1884,
COL Tracy, Tooth New York.
Capt, Taylor, 61st Pennsylvania.
Capt. Steele, 10th Wisconsin,
Capt. Voorhees,, l26th ohio.
Capt. McNaly, 155th New York.
Lieut.. Hayes, 6lst Pennsy lvaniA
Lieut. Dean, 6lst Pennsy lvaut4
Lieut. Clanson, 61st Pennsylvania.
Lieut. Lippinoott. 61st Pennsylvania
Lieut. Kerner, A. u. c.
Lieut.. Moore, 126th OHIO.