Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-05

Maine regiment, who reported the escape Of him
self and Col. CorcOran, from Charleston, is be-
lieved to be a big humbug.
CONGRESSMAN ELY LIES.
Congressman Ely brings a list of 200 prison
ers. He states that there is no doubt of an ex-
tended and deep Union feeling in Richmond,
and that if the national army were within ten
miles Of Richmond, our flag would be hung
out from hundreds of windows; but at present
there Is a perfect reign Of terror.
NEGROES DISCHARGED.
ST. LOUIS, December 25.-The legal con-
dition Of the negroes discharged yesterday by
order of the provost marshal general is in 40
wise changed. They are only freed from con-
hnement, and solely on the presumption that
they are slaves. Gen. Halleek saws the order
will not debar any one from enforcing his legal
nights to the services Of the negroes.
Such rights, if any exist, can Be enforced
through the loyal civil tribunal of the State whose
mandates will always be duly respected By the
military authorities Of this department. Mill
tsry officers can not decide upon the rights of
property or claims to service, except so far as
may be authorized by the laws of war, or acts
Of Congress. When not Sd authorized they will
avoid all interference with such questions.
CONTEMPLATED MOVEMENTS.
FORTRESS MONROE, December 27.-GeneraI
Burnside is expected to arrive here tomorrow to
consult with Gen. Wool and Commodore Colds
borough in relation to his contemplated move
ments.
BOSTON, December 23-Appleton Cakes
Smith, Of New York, an alleged accompEce Of
Skinner, who was recently convicted Of fitting
out the steamer Marganta Scott, in New Bedford,
for a SLAYER, was before Judge Sprague, Of the
United States Court, to-day, charged with such
completely. He plead not guilty and was re-
quired to give bail in the sum Of S5000tO appear
in March for trial.
DETROIT, December 2S-Arthur Rankin. NJ.
P. and colonel of laneers, deeming further con-
nection with the United States improper, in view
Of our present complications with England, has
resigned his commission and win return to Ca
NADIA.
NEW YORK, December 2s-Ths Goth, and
9lst, are under orders for Key West, probably
for Fort Pickens.
Quincy, Ill, December 25-The bridges
over Fabers and North rivers on the Palmyra
railroad were destroyed by fire last night by the
rebels.
BALTIMORE, December 28-John C. Lee
grande, ex chief justice of Maryland, died this
morning.
THE YANKEES REJOTCED.
WASHINGTON, December 29.-The settlement
of the Trent affair affords much qualification
among all conservatives and prominent Union
men, whatever may have been their previous
opinions on the subject They regard its adjust
ment as removing a serious impeachment to the
prosecution of h~Ostilities against the insurgents,
and as depriving the enemy of the strength which
they would have derived from a war between the
United States and Great Britain and possibly
France. There is a general expression of &C.
quiescenee in the course Of the government
while the dispatches of Secretary Seward are
viewed in the light Of the highest statesman
like manner.
MORE YANKEE SHAM BATTLES.
Gen. McDowelIs division was reviewed yes
terdsy at Balls Cross Roads, after which the
troops had a sham battle, having taken position
as in actual engagement.
Gen. McCalps division was reviewed today a
Langley, by Gov. Gu tin, Secretary Cameron
and others. The army officers say that all oul
troops have remarkably improved in discipline
The brigade under command Of Gen. Wads.
worth went to the vicinity of Fairfax Cour
House on Friday and brought away a large
quantity Of forage. The only evidence of the
presence Of the enemy there was a few rsbe
pickets.
2 The injury to Col. BoidOn from trying
breechlosding ride is not SO serious as reported
: He is rapidly recovering.
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