The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-06

Lincoln cavalry, under Captain w. q.
Boyd. They proceeded to within about
mile of Fairfax Court House, when they
observed rebel infantry partially concealed
10 rife pits, which extended across turn
pike. A few rebel cavalry were also in
the rear and within rife range. Shots
were exchanged One of our troops had
his arm grazed by ball and rebel vas
killed. The cavalry and infantry of the
enemy were seen to change their position
by falling back into the town.
NAVAL OFFICERS EXCHANGED.
Lieutenants John L. Warden and Robert
Selden of the Navy, Mr.. WIN. A. Abbott,
also of the Navy are to day in this city
the first from New York and the others
direct from Richmond via Norfolk and Fors
tress Monroe. All were recently released,
having been exchanged for rebel officers.
FROM PENSACOLA.
The Norfolk Dag Book of Thursday, con-
tains dispatch from Pensacola, stating
that the only damage thus far suffered by
the Unionists was in two OF their vessels,
which were so much injured that they were
obliged to retire.
The command of General Banks will to-
morrow be ordered to remove from Darnes-
town to Fredericks. The certainty that
the roads for miles around Darnesto 1n will
soon be unfit for travel renders the change
OF position necessary.
General Stones division will probably
occupy its position at POolesviie for the
present.
IMPORTANT If TRUE"
| Special to Tribune 1.-The Government
has received intelligence today that the
leaders of the rebellion in Richmond and in
the Confederate camps across the Potomac
at last are satisfied that they are beaten 10
the issue OF arms which they have made,
and that the cause Of secession is hope.
less one.
The apprehensions of no quorum in Con.
gress next week are grOundless. 1t was
decided py speaker Grow last session, that
majority OF each House means majority
of the members elected 90 constituted
quorum last session. SO or 81 will be
needed this winter.
NEWS FROM PORT ROYAL.
HeraIds despatch The Navy Depart
ment Is III receipt OF despatch from Capt.
Dupont, containing the report of Commo-
dore John Rogers of the Pocahontas, dated
Sunday, Nov. oath, off Tybee Island. He
states this point entirely controls the chip
channel to the Savannah river, which is only
within 500 yards Of the Fort, and the pos.
session of it closes the harbOr OF Savannah
aud that Fort Pulaski is at the mercy of
our forces the moment that the latter desire
to take it; also, that reliable accounts in
form him that Savannah was being evac.
uated by the people as fast as possible,
fearing that Com. Rogers would attempt to
take possession of it.
He further states that Gem. Tatnall of
the rebel feet bad given it as bis opinion
that the entire rebel defences of the south.
ern coast are abandoned as thiy could not
stand the armament of our feet.
There is reason to believe that the rebel
steamer George Page captured two mer-
chant schoOners off the mouth of Qlantico
Greek last night.
Commodore Craven, flag officer of the
Potomac hotilla, has been detached from
that service and ordered to the command of
the Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
THE GOVERNMENT FEELS GOOD.
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-It is evident q
more hopeful feeling pervades all branches
OF Government regarding the successful rer
suit of the present conflict than heretofore.
1t Is believed there will be no serious en-
barrassments with England regarding the
arrest of Mason and ShdelI.
Authority given Col. Berdan to raise a
regiments or company OF sharp5hooters has
been revoked.
Those already raised will however be mus
tered into service.
Two contrabands came into Gen. Wads
worths lines from Fairfax, and report reb~
els intend making desperate stand at Cen
treville and Manassas.
CANADIAN STEAMER CAPTURED.
The Government has just received infor-
nation Of the capture OF a Canadian steam
er with cargo OF arms and clothing, in-
tended for the rebels. The report is that
| Federal revenue cutter overhauied this
steamer OFF the coast OF Maine, and on
boarding her it was found that she contain.
ed 10000 muskets and large amount OF
boots, shoes and clothing. Inc steamers
name is not given, but she is said to be OF
light draft.
From Cairo.
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