, 1862-03-08


It is reported at Fort Warren that Roanok,
Island has been taken possession of by Gen
) Burnsides expedition.
Advices from Europe inform us that the prva
teer Sumter was sunk off The harbor of Cadiz
just after leaving that port, by an American
armed steamer.
The town Of Biloxi, in Mississippi, has surren
dered to the Federal troops under Gen. Butler
The town and everything in it, except the womer
and children has been DESTROYED
i The rebels in North Carolina are drafting the
militia Of that State to raise force for 5 defense
against the troops and feet under Gen. Burnsdes
4 Thrty-tWO clerks were removed from the Treas
ury Department to-day.
A private despatch from Somerset, Kv., saws
that Col. McCook Of the 7th Ohio, was wounded
in the recent battle Three balls struck his horse
fourth passed through his overcoat, and fifth
/ hit him, infictiug painful though not dangerous
wound. Zollicofer is said to have been killed by
Col. Fry of the 2nd Kentucky Regiment LOYAL
Tennesseeans fought gallantly and have suffered
much. The entire Federal loss was 80 killed and
100 wounded. Thomas forces took 16 cannon
and l 400 mules and horses Gen. Thomas
crossed the Cumberland river in pursuit of the
rebels. Several steamboats, and barges used by
the rebels were burnt The Federals are using
troops across the river.
The Senate bill creating two Assstant-Secreta-
ries of War was passed. Secretary Stanton has
already needed reforms He will organize the
War Department entirely to facilitate the speedy
promotion Of the public business. Ali army ap-
pontments now before the Senate are to be sus-
pended to permit their revision by the new Secy.
IL the Senate, yesterday, bill was reported,
authorizing the President to seize all railroads and
telegraph lines essential to the public service.
Garrett Davis, Senator from Kentucky, made a
speech against Bright. Bright will be expelled.
Mr. Wilson, lately appointed Senator from Mis-
souri,, and Mr.. Stark, Of Oregon, have poor pros
poets of being admitted to seats.
Judge Swan, of Ohio, has been appointud to
the Supreme Bench, in place of late John Nc
Lean.
The Joint Committee on the Conduct of the
War have agreed upon an amendment to the rules
that when there is important business to transact,
Congress should go into Executive [secretl ses-
sion; and if any member violates the secrecy he
shall be expelled.
The New York Iribune'S special Washington
correspondent says; Secretary Stanton had an in
terview in the Senate Committee rooms this
morning with the Military Committees of both
houses All-l6 members-were present.
The Secretary gave his views freely on this plan
of the conduct of the war. and expressed desire
for the cooperation of the Committee. He stated
that full list of the contracts made by or for the
%Maqs %Maq,s Iiaf 9fe 4srag q livery contractor or ptr-
chaser, be made before the 1st of February
Senator johnson, of Tennessee, read dispatch
from Major Hayes, stating in substance, as follows
Zollicoffer is indeed dead. l have seen his body,
and the victory is overwhelming. The rebels are
driven from this entire section of the country, and
Kentucky will soon be free from traitors
The funeral of ex-President Tyler took place
on the Dist inst, and was attended by jeff Davis
and his Cabinet, and by members of the retel
Congress.
The steamer City Of New York, from Liver
pool, on the Sth OF January arrived off Cape Race.
The steamer Jura arrived out on the SIh. She
took out the announcement of the adjustment of
the Trent affair, which was received with the
greatest satisfaction.
CHICAGO, an. 25.-Garret Davis of Kentucky
argued that interference with slavery will prevent
the restoration Of the Union.
Appearances indicate that McClellan's plan of
operations is something as follows: As part of
our forces in Kentucky shall advance into Tennes-
see the remainder with those at Cairo will ope-
rate against Bowling Green, forcing the Confede-
rates to abandon their position their retreat will
be cut off, and their condition will be precarious.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi tiotilla will proceed
upon its mission. If the Burnside expedition
shall obtain possession Of the North Carolina rail
roads, the rebels connection between Virginia aad
the cotton States will be cut off, The army at
Manassas thus isolated, must leave its entrench
ments either to attack General Mcclellan or re.
treat.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2Sth-A M.-Secretary Stan
ton has appointed Bishop Ames, and Hon. Hamil-
ton Fish, Commissioners to examine into the con-
dition of the prisoners held by the rebels.
Col. Reynolds, Government agent at Port Roy
al, reports having secured Sl,000000 worth OF
cotton, and that some 5000 negroes, who were
engaged in gathering the staple, are orderly and
industrious.
Troops are again gathering at Annapolis, sup
posed to be for another expedition.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-rhe Fulton Bank, and
other buildings; at the corner of Fulton and
Pearl streets, were burned to-day. Loss 100000.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 26.-A resolution was intro
duced in the Maryland Legislature requesting the
/ Senators Pearce and Kennedy to resign.
Gen. Burnside has succeeded in getting one
half his vessels over the bar, including the gun
boats and 1000 troops Everything appears to
be in a satisfactory condition.
Reports are received at Hatters from the sur
rounding population, in relation to the disposition
and intention of the enemy Some who come in
say that the rebels are completely frightened
Others say that they will make stand, and their
report is that large masses Of troops will be con-
centrated in the vicinity Still another story
confirmed by many, is that their exertions will be
directed chiefly to the placing OF obstructions in
the way of our troops to Norfolk. The rebels
kept good lookout on our movements with then
gunboats.
A Richmond dispatch says that it has reliable
authority for taking the statement that General
Beauregard takes the command of the army at
Columbus, KY, and that Gen. G. w. Smith sue
ceeds him at Manassas. This change goes into
effect Immediately.
American dispatches were considered in coun-
Gil on the 9th. The Times understands that an an
swer will be returned expressing qualification at
the disavowal of Commodore Wilkes act; accept
ing the satisfaction rendered and giving assurances
that the precedent in the Trent case will rule in
the case of the schooner, Eugene Smith, as to the
laws of neutrals The Government will dsclaim
Tdefer7 an answer until it has had the opportunity
of submitting the whole note of Secretary Sc
wardl to the law officers. There are propositions
in the note admissible but after the release Of the
prisoners they may be properly discussed.
The Daily News has eulogistic notice of the
course pursued by the Washington Government
The Times has strong editorials on the recep-
ton due to Mason and Slidell. AS habitual re-