The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-07

| the army OF the Potomac state that 4 brig
aoe OF cavalry under General Devin went
out yesterday to Madison C. H., on q recon-
nolssance and found a party Of about 30
reoeiS In the place most of whom they cap
tured. No force Of the enemy was discov-
cred anywhere in that vicinity, although
currently reported they had CROSSED the
kapfdan, and were moving toward our
r1gnt. The expedition returned without
any loss.
[HeralGs Special
Mr.. Chase is still absent. but It has been
ascertained that he has no intention of re-
signing his portfolio, at least not until all
charges against him have been investigated.
Inc Workrs correspondent writing from
Fortress Monroe under date Of the 18th
sayS-".We have to- day another exciting
rumor in regard to affairs in North Carolf-
M. II u reported that Little Washington
was captured by the rebels on Monday,
and that the investment of Newborn would
Immediately follow
NEW YORK, April 30.-The steamer va
zoo arrived this a. m. from New Orleans.
News unimportant.
Aletter from Alexandra, dated the 18th
says, everything is quiet At Grand Ecore.
Inc enemy il still around as. and va hope
when We are ready for q forward move.
ment again, they will not be wanting.
The same letter confirms the death Of
| gunboats. g
The Red river is slowly falling but the
mississippi was rising fast and rise is ex-
pected to commence in the, Red river.
Gen. Stone and others in Bank sstaff had
arrived en- route for New Orleans.
The steamer Catawba from New York
Orleans.
The Times special says: Officers from
the front TO- night, profess to believs that
active operations will not be commenced
just now.
The enemy are again busily engaged in
throwing up more earth works and In dig
ginG rifle pits, covering the various fords
along the line 0fthe Rapidan. Their pick
ets have been strengthened along the whole
front, and extended further down the river
towards our left. Picket firing is again re-
sumed, and small skirmishes take place
almost daily on the out-posts.
There isno truth in the report Of con-
centratiOn VI large rebel force in the Shen-
andOah Valley near Front Royal. The
rebel force in the Valley is Early's divis-
ion Of Eweil's Corps, which our troops there
out number two TO one. Early's forces
have been augmented BY cavalry from I'm
boden, while Mosby and Gilmores forces
do not in all, amount to 800 men.
Something important is expected before
long from General Averilrs command.
Gen. Burnside visited Gen. Grant to-day.
on business connected with his Department.
The Funor that Gen. Hooker has come on
from the West and is ut Harpers Ferry, is
| utterly unsounded.
Especial to COMMERCIAL
WAsHisaToN, April 30.-The Bank Bill
| will be- passed by the Senate on Monday,
with local and State tax ation, although ear
nest opposition Is made.
1t il UNDERWOOD the Union National Com
mittee are perfecting arrangements for Bal
INN fN<NrSuy Ay<~~~Nn -
have advocated postponement. Railroads
have declined to pass Delegates at reduced
| fares. 9w Frt
POSTS Special
There ls nothing new from the Army Of
the Potomac. The rebel army il quiet.
There is no probability that the War De-
Pennsylvania Legislature TO muster out the
reserves Of that State in May. T
It il expected the Senate bill raising the
pay, of coiored troops will pass the House
| to-day.
New YoRK, April so.-Gen. shipley. late
Of Louisiana, Is now Governor Of Norfolk.
Late arrivals from Grand EC0re bring In
telligence that up to the 18th all was quiet.
The 18th Indiana regiment arrived at
home. -
Gen. wetsel would lesve New Orleans
on the 18th for : command in Virgins.
river, sms ss. s:d s q ss% SS the oa'ha
The Her0ld saysuvaRious exciting RI.
mors were aAoat but III was quiet On the
Rapidan mp to last evening.
The Commercials Fort Thomas letter
says Wetzers command are ut Salisbury.
n. c. en- route to Richmond; also that the
North Carolina to swell the ranks Of Lees
army also that the 10th corps entire, and
the 18th corps largely augmented, are with
Gen. w. f. Smith. 81.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Star says the
cavalry expedition sent out from Vienna
last Thursday, under command OF Colonel
Sewell, returned 70 that placs yesterday &.
ter having visited LeesDarg and Upper
vile. Near Upperville . portion Of Mos6y's
guerrilla band WAS encountered, when q
sharp dght ensued wheCh resulted In . lon
to the rebels Of two killed, four wounded
AID twenty-th taken prisoners. Col
Sewell lost three killed and four wounded,
twenty, three prisoners captured from Mos
by, and also three blockade runners, TWEEN
ty.-fve horses, and largequantity ofwool,
tobacco, and other contrabapd goods gath
cred on the route. -. - -. - s.. !
NEW YoRK, May 1.-THE famous trottine
stallion. Geo. u. Patchin, died yesterday
The Verids New o.ls,n. let,er are ,l,
| that the evacuation Of Texas 81 our forces
had begun. Il also says that reports lad
reached New Orleans that Gen. Polk wae
| 4 Camp Moore, 90 ,ml1sA from dat city
with 1900 Or q, men, and would move
IT once on Port Hudson ot Baton Rouge.
The Herald Newborn letter, dated 9th.
says Information has been received to the
effect that the rebel authorities hAvatakea
| possession Of all the Railroads in the South
for the next sixty days, during which time
| no citizens will be allowed to travel over
Them. It has also bean leaxuodt that troope
from Charleston, s, G. have been brpught
! to Wi1mihgton, and there relieved troops
that have Sincs proceeded 70 Richmond.
la Bpscaalt 70 N~ses.1 " s'i a75i \
WAs1INoroN,4 Nay LA dispatch wasi
received to-day hy the government from
Fort Monroe, stating that the rear Of Beau
regards army passed through Petersburg
yesterday morning. His force u estimated
At from Il, 80 70 0,ooo. sst ea 3u
Nothing Of note transpired ct the front
ito.dhy. The picketS OF both armies extend
/ up and down the RAppahanhock and Rap
idan. "a considerable f0rce ID reported at
Ffodariclxa ha1r1. throwing m moro earth.