Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-11-13
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The Washington blockade More Enec.unI.

The Washington blockade More EhectunI.
RICHMOND. November II, via. New Orleans
Intelligence has been received from Washington
City that the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, above
Georgetown, has been Sc. extensively broken that
it cannot be repaired until spring; and this, with
the blockade ofthe Potomac and the interruption
Of the railways viii cause a heavy advance in
provisions aud fuel
Coal is now worth $50 per tun, aud wood So
per cord, and other things in proportion.
REGULATORY Measures Adopted.
Col. Corcoran, three captains, ten GeUtenantS,
all Federal prisoners, have been chosen by lot to
he hung in place OF Baker and the crew of the
Savannah, convicted of piracy. Ely drew for
Corcoran. now absent at Charleston.
southern Contributions TO the Army.
Voluntary contributions for soldiers continue to
be received here in large amounts for the past
few days. Twenty-six thousand dollars worth
have been received for the ID, 5th, 18th Georgia
regiments. This was not sent through the asso-
cation at Augusta. but directly through to the
regiments. Twcnty-seven thousand dollars
worth have been received for Mississippi resi-
,nents. Thirty-three thousand dollars worth
have been received for Alabama regiments, and
smaller amounts 10 regiments from other States.
Another Federal Outrage.
The fredericksburg, a Federal steamer, threw
one hundred and forty shells into Urbana, in
Niddlesez county, on Friday last, severely dam
aging the church and private dwellings. Con
tederates killed two Federals and wounded others,
who were abducting slaves on Thursday.
sIirmi-h in East Tennessee.
LYyCHBURG, November lion Sunday
night a skirmish occurred about fifteen miles
from Bristol. on the East Tennessee railroad, be-
tween the Confederate scouts and a party Of
Unionists. Two Of the latter were killed and
nine taken prisoners. The Unionists axe said to
be at Two points, both numbering 1000 men with
prospects of being reinforced to three thousand.
Rather stirring times are expected in that neigh
borhood.
Vice-President stephens.
AUGUSTA, Ga, November l2-Vice-President
Stephens arrived here yesterday, in good health
and hopeful spirits.
The Laie Fight on the Coast.
CHARLESTON, November l2.-The Courier,
of this morning, says our loss at Fort Walker is
supposed to be about one hundred killed and
wounded. The defense of Fort Walker and
Bay Point was calamity executed under a ter
rife fire of the enemy. One of the large
| steamers was struck twice, injured, and towed
| of. Another was fred. and is supposed to be
destroyed. Only two men were wounded at
Bay Point. Part Of the time the enemy's shot
! and shell equalled one hundred q minute.
The Wrecked OsceOia.
GEORGETOWN, 5. c., November l2.-The
| wrecked Federal steamer Osceola has been over
hauled, and several hundred barrels Of potatoes
and other vsluables were secured. The ma
chiuery will probably be secured.
From eaufOr
The Charleston Mercury says it is reported
that the enemy has occupied Beaufort, but the
| report is discredted. The planters are destroy
ing quantities of cotton to prevent it falling into
the hands of the Federals.
Later from the Atlantic Consr.
AUGUSTA, November 70, via New Orleans. -
The Savannah Republican OF this morning says
it is informed by a gentleman from the interior
that the bridges over Chicamsuga creek were
burned by discharged hands, not by the
Unionists.
A negro who escaped from Hilton Head says
he heard the Federal officers say their loss in
the battle at Port Royal was forty killed.
The Republican publishes an extract from a
letter, dated ST. Simon's Island the stl, which
says one Federal vessel passed there the day
previous. and three more on the 9th, bound
south. They also passed Fernandina.
Gen. Lee is il Savannah.
Nothing positive is known of the movements
of the Federalists.
Important Address from GOv. Harris.
NASHVILLE, November l2-The Union and
American Will publish tomorrow an address 10
| the people Of Tennessee, by Gov. Harris, calling
upon them to furnish every double-ssrrelled
shotgun and rife they have, to arm the TROOPS
now offering their services. He says the State
/ muss, aud to the full extent OF her resources,
shall be protected, and declares he is resolved
10 exhaust every resource of the State before a
foot of the invaders shall pollute her soil.
Later from East Tennessee.
Parties who arrived here to-day from East
Tennessee report great excitement and fears Of
a general outbreak. Five men have been arrest
el, charged with the burning of Hiawasse bridge.
Resignation 81 FEDERAL Officers.
Gen. Mitchell, commanding the Department
Of Ohio and Kentucky, has resigned because Of
unsatisfactory relations with Gen. sherman.
Gen. Rousseau has also resigned The cause
assigned is il-health.