New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-04

floats there now. But ono Union flag was exhibited,
and that from the shop Of Yankee jeweler, who
in Nashville is strongly Southern. A deep gloom
seemed to cover the community; citizens avoid in.
terconrse of any kind with the invaders. Two
British flags have been rsi-ed by the property.
holders, thus evincing their intention to claim the
ofthat Government
"The sick are being removed from Columbus. We
are pleased to learn that Gen. Beauregard is making
prompt aud energetic preparations for the attack
which now seems 70 imminent on Columbus.
" The reported capture of Is. X. Johnston at Fort
Donel.on is incorrect. He arrived at Nashville on
Saturday, having escaped from the hands OIL the
enemy,
"Jea. Thompson left bis old headquarters dsy
before yesterday on a secret expedition ne VIII
turn mp somewhere.
" Both Houses Of the Tennessee Legislature met
on the 9th, and adjourned for want OF quorum
Considering the Presidents Message, !he hPpe,o.'
says 1t is Stree to confess the OF his past poll
cy and the extent OF the disasters which have foi
lowed IRON it, We think the war will soon %
made on the advancing columns Of the enemy that
We VIII attack pursue and destroy, instead OF being
d.aekea' pursued aud destroyed. The SPADE VIII De
dropped and the bayonet resumed ia other words,
the policy OF the Fabian Davis will yield to that
OF The Napoleonlc Beauregard In view of there
iacts we Can zee little morning through the dark
CLOUDS tnat AZ present environ u.s. which will burst
forth 10 less than sixty days in full reeplendent us
ter
The Rebels said to be terrifying Island No. 10,
IS miles below Columbus. which place they will
fall back upon. High ground is found on the island
which is we'll adapted for planting batteries TO com.
mand the river.
Prominent officers believe that Columbus was
burnt last night.
Tho following important order was issued this
evening"
DEPARTMENT or missouri ST. LOUIS March 3, 1862.
In order that commerce may follow with the Post"
Office close upon the advance Southwark OF tile
armies of the Union, the following regulations are
established for the present conduct OF restored inter-
course between the loyal section of tie Department
Of Missouri and the countries on the Tennessee and
Cumberland Rivers:
E,rh. Steamboats, and other water craft, running
in trade and travelling these rivers to and from the
port of Sc Louis or any other port in this depart
nent must in addition TO the customary registration
and enrolment required b. the Revenue laws OF the
United States take ont special license for ms re-
newed Intercourse, which is now provided IN regu,
ations established in Janusry last for trade and
transportation on the Mississippi River.
Second Such special license must be issued by
the Superintendent Of Transportation III the City Of
st. Louis, but be applied for at any Surveyor OF
Customs within the Department, whose certificate
that all the requisite conditions have been complied
with by the applicants must accompany the applica-
aforesaid boats engaging 10 trade and transportation
under such license are Of COURSE subject TO the reye
| bue laws Of the United States, and muet comply
fully and faithfully with the regulations and iasiruc
tions OF the Treasury Department now In force, or
" hch may her, after be adopted for the control oil
commercial or personal intercourse OF the sections,
unoer she view to render uniform the customs now
in u measurc governing trade and travel OF the
interior; and TO subserye the ends OF order aud law,
il is further directed fret that the permit system,
l.. sHn Of
in tie loyal States who sympathlze with those en'
gagged in the Rebel ion, aud 10y peodles and corrupt
traffckers many Of whom come from disloyal
States aud sections expressly for this purpose 10
sInuggle goods, medicines and otner supplies
through to The insurreo'iopis's, shall De enforced
on the Tennessee and Cumberland, IA it ID on the
Ohio and Mississippi; second, that examination and
sealing Of baggage Of travellers introduced mainly
By reason OF frequent and Illegal conveyance OF
packages Of letters to aud fro between North and
Souib after the Rebellion had destroyed The postal
facilities Of these sections, be extended by custom
House officers so IA 70 embrace cavalry Oh the Ten
uessee aud Cumberland Rivers; third, that water
crafts, railroad ears, and sIl primary wneeied
vehicles be- until otherwise ordered, Crohbited from
carving into the country on the Tennessee and
Cumberland, baggage not sealed, aud merchandise
not covered by the customs permit or shipped by
military authority.
Ihrd: These orders are issued only as q measure |
OF safety to guard against Illegal or improper inter
course aud exchange OF commodities, aud are not
intended to impose additional EXPENSES or burdens
any thing upon trade, or impede In any manner
with the freedom Of Legitimate aud proper tran'por,
taiion travel. Consequently fret. no charge VIII
ne uiad- by the Superintendent OF Transportation Tor
syecial license required to be taken out for the time
being: sec0nd, blank forms will be supplied to the
several Surveyors Of Customs within TINS Depart
u.ent, Tor use without coes to the pariie. making
apI cations for lcense aud, third, tue survey
orr aforesaid will use literally, though eau 'usly
b. n
Issues " permits to cover goods, wares, and mer-
chailGne going forward for commerce or family cup
Wy.
Fourth Surveyors or other officers of the Gus.
toms il resisted in the proper Discharge OF their du-
ties, will call for aid, upon the commander OF the
neireot military post or encalnpment, and AT places
where there are no Custoriiouse officers or agents.
such commanders are authorized and required to
exercise all necessary precautions TO prevent me
tausni sion of letters aud other mail matter by
any other than regularly established post oiee cham
pes and agencies or transportation OF nerchandlze,
or supplies any description not covered by the Cu-
courthouse permit or going under the sanction OF
military authority.
fy order Of Mai .Gen. Hsleck
n. H.. MCLEAN, Asst Adj. Gen
The following is u copy Of telegram from zen.
Halleck to Gen. Mcclellan, Washington:
IL is officially reported that jeff. Thompson, with
"A large force Of cavalry aud artillery, cnme norm
from New Madrid. Our forces advanced from Bids
Point. and met his forces ut Sykestown. He WAS
pursued into the swamps by the cavalry OF Gen.
ilami ton and Col. Morgan brigade, and three
pieces of ari lery captured Gen. Pope pursued an.
otuer detachment SOUTH capturing tnree more pieces
OF artillery, one Captain Lientenan, and non-
Der Of priyates. IL. w. HALLRch.
Msjor G,nera Commanding
FROM NEW-MEXICO.
kAssAs CITY Monday, March ?. 1852
The Ssnte Fe mail has arrived with Fort Craig
dates to the lith There has been no battle yet.