AMERICA.
New York, March 12,1864. War still continues—resulting in Confederate successes. The Federals, during the winter recess, determined by a scries of coups de main to surprise their adversaries. The plans wero utterly defeated by the Confederate Generals. General Thomas' army was attacked hjr*the Confederates and defeated, and Sherwin's army beat a speedy retreat. At the same time General Kiipatrick was despatched to attack Richmond. From letters
discovered afterwards, his orderT^ ==:=::==::=: =s cessful, to sack the city and p ßt * "*• Davis and the Cabinet. H e fou _ d ""* P "*i<ler,t get near Richmond, and had to r P tr« . Un P oM *w to General Butler's lines. 4t qu,ck, Jwithin General Lee had received 30,000 fr_h and Longslreet -10,000. The Confederates intend invading Kent lr Longstrect advances on Cclto or Central T to attempt movements on the rear of Q cnc JTa***' army. ™* i TheNortherners arc greatlydissatisßed with«,„H of Spring Campaign. It had caused d_23S_ the money market, and embarrawed vernment politically. Wo * The bombardment of Charleston contume. _, blockade-running revives. ""* Admiral Wilkes is undergoing court martial fa,' disobedience of orders and insubordination. Gold at New York is at premium.
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Press, Volume IV, Issue 487, 21 May 1864, Page 2
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AMERICA.
Press, Volume IV, Issue 487, 21 May 1864, Page 2
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