The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-16 00:00:00

nessee.

Official despatches from Newbern to the 2d inst.
state that the Confederates have attacked Newbern.
They hold the railroad between Newbern and
Morehead City, and may be forced to retire to Fort
Macon. They captured the gunboat Underwriter.
Despatches to the 3d inst. state that the enemy
had retired on Kingston, and that Newbern had
been relieved.

Western Virginia despatches to the 4th state that
the Federals had overtaken the Confederates at the
ford of the river at Moorfield. The Confederates
were disputing the passage of the river. The
Federals were in position and had commenced to
open fire with their artillery.
It is reported that Generals Thomas or Hunter
will be assigned to the command of General Meade's
army, and that General Hooker will succeed Thomas
in Tennessee.

No confirmation of the reported te meute in Lee's
army has been received, and the reported desertions
are said to be much exaggerated.
The Confederates employ artillery in attacking
Mississippi steamers. They lately engaged three
Federal gunboats for a considerable period before
they were repulsed.

The restrictions on trade within the Federal
military lines in Western Virginia have been re-
movce,
The New York, Tribune asserts that Mr. Layton
will be recalled from Pada, and that General Fre-
mont will be appointed in his place. The Repub-
lican journals, however, assert that nothing would
induce General Fremont to leave the country at
the present time.
The Federal State officers, chosen by conven-
tion, have been inaugurated at Little Rock,
Arkansas.

The New York Legislature has resolved to add
two million dollars to the recruiting fund, and to
increase the State bounty to three hundred dollars.
The examination of the Chesapeake pirates at
St. John's continues. They have produced certifi-
cates to prove themselves naval officers appointed
under the Confederate Government,

The excitement in Nova Scotia concerning the
gold discoveries is increasing.

The Arabia has arrived at Halifax.
The Jura has arrived out.

General Kelly telegraphs that after six hours'
fighting the Confederates had been driven from
Moorfield, Western Virginia, and that his cavalry
was in pursuit and sharply engaged with them on
the south fork of the river.

The Philadelphia Ledger contains a rumour that
Admiral Farragut's fleet and 20,000 men attacked
New Orleans (?) Mobile on Saturday last by way
of Pascagoula. This requires confirmation.

NEW YORK, FEB. 6, Morning.

Latest advices from Western Virginia state that,
in consequence of General Kelly's vigorous attack
and pursuit, General Early had retreated on the
south fork of the south branch of the Shenandoah
Valley. The Federals have driven the Confede-
rates out of Petersburg.
Southern advices from Longstreet's army to the
30th, state that General Martin attacked the Fede-
rals oa the 28th and after a stubborn fight drove
them from the field. The Federals retreated in the
direction of Sevierville.

Southern despatches state that the Confederates
entered Corinth (Mississippi) on the 30th, capturing
a great quantity of arms. The Federals left as the
Confederates entered.

The Evening Post contains a letter reaffirming the
abandonment of Fort Pillow by the Fedora's.

Advices from Charleston to the Ist inst. state that
the Federals kept up a fire on the city and Fort
Sumter.

The Confederates have mounted five guns on
Sumter, and are piling up sand bags and cutting
ravines through the rubbish. The flagstaff was shot
away on the 30th, but replaced.
A Federal expedition under General Sherman is
fitting oat at Vicksburg. It is supposed that it will
operate against Mobile or in the trans-Mississippi
department,

The Tribune asserts that Gen. W. F. Smith wil'
probably succeed Meade.
The House of Representatives has passed the con-
fiscation resolution by 82 to 74. By this resolution
the lands of the Confederates may be confiscated in
fee and not merely for life.
The Richnzond k,entinel of the Ist inst. says that
the steamers Pet and Hercules have run the Wil-
mington blockade.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, FEB. 5 (Evening).
Money easy. Gold 58k. Exchange on London,
173; do. on Paris, 3.22. Stocks a more active de-
mand at better prices: New York Centrals, 132-a;
Illinois, 131; Erie, 108$; Six per Cent. United
States Bonds, 1061.
Cotton dull—Middling upland, 84c. Flour and
wheat heavy. Corn, good inquiry. Provisions
and coffee quiet. Sugar and molasses steady.
Petroleum—crude, 291 to 30 ; refined, 47 to 471.
NEW YORK, FEB. 6 (MORNING).
Money easy. Gold, 58k. Exchange on London,
173. Stocks excited, at higher prices. New York
Centrals, 1331 ; Illinois, ; Erie, 111.
The City of New York brings 12 passengers, and
263,240 dols. and £3,200 in specie.