Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-22
From Wn.hington.

New YoRK, May 2l.-The Times dispatch
says: The subject of lake defenses and lake
commerce was very forcibly and fully presented
this morning at q meeting Of the New York
delegation in Congress, by the Hon. Samuel B.
Ruggles, who appeared in behalf Of the State.
The principal topics discussed were the present
undefended condition OF the lakes and the great
extent and rapid growth Of the commerce on
the waters, also the vital Importance of the
cereal products of the States surrounding the
lakes, in furnishing the elements of foreign
commerce, and consequently swelling the
amount oil duties on imports to be received
in exchange. The two cardinal measures grow
ing out of these discussions, and which must
occupy the attention Of Congress, will be the
opening of adequate channels from the eastern
and western extremeties of the lakes.
The first to be effected by enlarging the
locks on the Erie and Oswego canals, and the
other by the enlargement Of the canal from
Chicago to the Illinois river. Il is hoped that
these swo great measures may be united as in
tegrial portions of our harmonious system, ex-
tending from the Hudson to the Mississippi, per
mitting the passing throughout the line OF mail
clad vessels sufficient to the defense Of these
great waters. ..a-
The Worlds correspondence says, under date
of Baltimore Cross Roads, Virginia, sixteen
make prophecy, that Richmond Is aban-
doDed by The enemy without fight, and that we
occupy it within forty-eight hours. II not, all
signs fail. This is the advance division toward
Richmond Cavalry are beyond at Bottoms
Bridge. The enemy blew IL up yesterday-
Little will II impede our progress for the stream
is narrow, the water but three feet deep, and an
easy road,
WAsRINGroN, May 90 AN effort will be made
10 the House tomorrow to adjourn from the 28Ih
instant until the ID of June, in order to enable
members to visit their homes and afford time
for putting the hall in summer trim. Those
who favor the proposition say that such au ar
rangement will not delay business, as the House
10 far in advance Of the Senate. In this respect
the House only contemplates q holiday.
ALI here are filled with expectations of q
great battle at Corinth and Bottoms Bridge be-
fore the week ends. IL is expected that these
two battles will practically conclude the cam
paign, and leave nothing else 10 be done but
put down the guerrilla fighting. sd
The recent proclamation Of the president be-
gins to give great satisfaction to all classes
the conservatives are satisfied, and the ultras
dare not find fault. II is manifest to all that
Mr.. Lincoln has taken the bit In his teeth, and
intends to have his own way, Cabinet or no
Cabinet. The general impression here is, since
the utterance Of the proclamation, there is no
one that can approach Abraham Lincoln 10 pop
! ularity. 1t Is regarded as an evidence of un-
controllable frmness and true grit.
| WAsHiNaToN, May 2l.-An altogether relia-
BILE dispatch received this morning, dated Fort.
ress Monroe to day, states that the Oriental on
which Brig, Gen. Saxton sailed for Port Royal,
was wrecked on Friday night, May 13, on Body'G
leland, thirty-three miles north Of Cape Halter.
as. The passengers and crew were saved.
portion OF the cargo was lost; the remainder
will be saved on the beach. Mr.. ]. A. Fuller
Esq., of New York, went aixty-fve miles In Q
storm In canoe across the sound to Fort Hat
teras, for assistance, which by his energy wal
iobtained. Lieut.. Ellis, Assisting Acting Omar
ltermas!er, came with the steamer Geo;ge Pea.
body, and Colonel HaWkins, Commander o.
Roanoke Island, came next day, and took pos
session OF the Government property and placed
guard over il. s ~
Lieutenant Ellis and Colonel Hawkins dis
played the most commendable zeal and iudg
ment In preserving the Government property
and generally promoting the comfort OF th
ship.wrecked passengers. Both deserve th
highest praise. ifr6g ss q
General Ssxton arrived at Fortress MI nro
this morning, and goes to New York this even
ing. Mos. Of the passengers will be in Ne,
York on Friday, In the U. s. steamer Georg
Peabody. 9UE M me