Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-04-16
From Washington.

" AsHlSGTON, "A prll a.
Two prizes we're captured in Cape Rowan pass-
ago between the SaHtee river and Charleston, tho
first on the 9th and the second on the 2sth ult,
by the Z. 5. vessel Restless. Their carsoes were
rico and cosn-meal. The ship Emily St Picrc, of
Charleston, from Calcutta. was cartared on the
18th ult. by the blockading squadron while steer
ing directly for Charleston harbor. Her cargo
consisted Of 2,l73 bales Of cloth. Com Colds ,ro
sent her to Philadelphia for adj judicaton.
The English sloop Ceynel, Nassau, N. b., was
captured by the Susquehanna on tho morning of
the 5th inst, while about two miles from Charles
ton bar She had cargo suitable for and in
great demand in Southern port.
The following dispatch has been received by
the Secretary Of War, dated Nashville, Tenn,
April IA:
On Saturday morning, two expeditions we're
started for huntsville, on the cars. O.e under
Col. Sill, Of the 33d Ohio, went east TO Stevens,
the junction Of the Chattanooga with the Mem
phis and Charleston Railroad, which roint they
se.zed--2,ooo Of the cLemy retrcatEg withou, ff-
ing shot. Col. Sill captured iiyc locomotives
and large amount Of rolling stock. Another ex
petition under Col. Turchin, of the 18th Illinois,
went west and arrived at Decatur in time to save
tie Railroad bridge, which was in flames. Gen.
Mitchell now holds 100 miles Of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad.
Mr.. Kenigan voted against the bill for the abo.
ition Of slavery ia tho District Of Columbia, but
was left out Of the list in telegraphips.
Tribune Dispatch.]
Gen. Mitchell reports that ho has occupied two
other important points the railroad, Decatur to
the west and . station at somc distance to the
east Of Huntsville.
The bill emancipating slaves in the District Of
Colunbia was laid before the President, o.
o'clock this evening.
Worlds Spe:ial.]
An officer Of the 77th New York regiment re-
ports tha four Of Gen. Banks men have been
fnupd tied IN a trp0 with their heada shef
Tho story is not credited
WAsHINGroS. April Is.
The PresijcSt to-day, in response TO resolution
Of the House, transmitted voumn0us documents
relating to all the respond which has taken
place since June last relative to the affairs Of
Mexico From hasty glance at their contents, it
appears that on the Sd of that month, Mr.. Seward
in writing to Mr. Corwin informs him that from
intcllige wearing an air Of authority, . design
exists on the part Of the insurgents Of this
try, to gain possessls OF Lover California, and
that tho President expects him to exercise his
best Judgment, not only to thwart their scheme,
but 70 prevent rebel armed vessels from finding
shelter in Mexican porte, and from carrying arms
through the territory Of that Republic. The de-
fence of the Mexican sovereignty is urged
up0a the attention Of that Government, and the
declaration made by the United States does not
care to acquire any part Of Mexico. On the 9th
Of juno Mr. Corwin Informed Nj. Seward shat it
had been bis constant endeayer since his arrival
at the City Of Mexico to possess the Mexican
mind Of the true cause Of our difficulties and thus
enable them to estimate the danger which would
result from any unfayovablc determination or
them lie was quite sure that while the Mexi-
can Government would endeavor to preserve
peaceful relation with all European powers on fair
terms, it garded the United States as its true
and only reliable friesd in any struggle which
night involve its national existence. Toward the
close # July Corwin in his dispatch, evidently
remarks that Europe is quite willing to see us
hum bled and will not fail to take advantage Of
our entertainments to execute Furposes Of which
she would not have dreamed had We remained 1t
peace This was said with reference to the joint
intervention Of England, France aLd Spain In the
affairs Of Mexico,
Mr.. Seward, writing to Mr. Corwin, on the "a Of
September, assures him theS President greatly de-
sires that the political States Of Mexico, an in
derendent nation, shculd be permanently mann
tained, and in December, after speaking of the
Join. Intervention, informed him that the Govern
ment cannot consent to his returning from Mexico
- desired.
The steamer Yankee, Captain Cartman, arrived
1t the navy yard to-day. having lett York River
as o'clock yesterday morning. .s...a
The Yankee went about eight miles mp the
York River on Sunday night, and snohored on
Gloucester Point, where the steAmeG9 PenOAscot,
Marble Heart and Washusstt wsse Al y1Aying.
Tho rebel batteries at this poist - saia n 81
very extensive, nounting mostly 1Q0-pounders.
] ziAsd. They tE3sd the nDse Of their guns On The