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From Vicksburg.

Vicksburg, April 14.
--All quiet here. One transport, with troops, left the fleet this morning. Many tents and a dozen transports are still in sight.

Jackson, April 14.--A large fire was observed last night above Vicksburg, supposed to have been caused by the burning of transports.


[Second Dispatch.]

Vicksburg, (via Mobile,) April 16.
--The fleet is still in sight across the river. The Yankees have abandoned the Huspucana expedition. The Yankee cavalry entered New Carthage last week, and are still in possession of the place.

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