The weekly Butte record., 1862-02-01

removed from the Treasury Department to-day
The Associated Press telegraphic statement
that the rebels are leaving Manassas is dis
credited at headquarters. At last accounts
things were in statu quo. When Burnside and
Buell. co operate, they may be forced out oi
their intrenchments, but hardly before.
/ CHICAGO, Jan. 22d.-A private dispatch
from Somerset, Kentucky, says Col. McCook
of the Seventh Ohio was wounded in the recent
battle. Tlree balls struck his horse, four
passed through his overcoat, and the fifth hit
him, infcting painful though not dangerous
wound Zollicoffer is said TO have been killed
by Col. Fry, of the Second Kentucky regi-
ment. Loyal Tennesseeans fought gallantly
and have suffered much The entire Federal
loss Is thirty-nine killed and one hundred and
fifty wounded. General Thomas forces took
l6 cannon and l,400 mules and horses. Gen.
Thomas s.ed the Cumberland river in pur-
suit of the rebels. Steamboats, and bargeS
used by the rebels were burned The Federals
are using the remaining barges in transporting
troops across the river.
CHICAGO, Jan 22d.-A forward movement
of formidable character has been commenced
from RoIla, Missouri. the terminus Of the
southern terminus of the Pacific Railroad
Several brigads left there six weeks ago the
remainder Of the troops, under General Sturgis
left yesterday. General Sigel is to command
the expedition. His resignation has been
withdrawn, and the President will probably
appoint him Major General.
1t appears by news from Mexico, that dis
satisfaction is existing among the France and
Spanish soldiers. Sickness prevailed and de-
sertions were numerous. The communication
between Vera Cruz and the interior had been
cut off by the Mexicaus, thus depriving the
city of all supplies from the country. The
Spanish city seems to be besieged, and fear
an attack on the city by the Mexicaus
Judge Swan, of Ohio, has been appointed
to the Supreme Bench, in place of the late
John Mclean.
Jos C. McKibben, from Calfordia. has ar
arrived at s.. Louis, and been appointed Judge
Advocate on Gen. HalIecks staff with the
rank of Colonel.
The President declared to-day that he ap-
preciates the very great services rendered BY
Gen. Sigel, and that Justice will be done him
by creating him General of Division. Col
Koerner of Illinois, will be made Brigadier
General
A Fort Monroe dispatch says the Norfolk
Day Book of Wednesday has news from Colds
boro, n. c., Jan, 18th, announcing that 100
vessels of Burnside's expedition are inside
Pamlco Sound, and 90 steamers outside. No
attack had been made, but the women and
children were leaving Newburn, where the
fight is expected to take place. The people
at Norfolk and Goldsboro are much excited
The Norfolk Day Book of Wednesday con
tains the following telegram:
SAVANNAH, (Ga.,) Jan. ll.-From forty to
fifty vessels are inside of Broad river Is miles
from Port Royal.
None of the Southern papers made any ref
erence to the fight at Somerset, Ky, or to the
defeat and death of Gen Zollicoffer.
The Senate bill creating two Assistant Sec
retaries Of War, was passed.
In the Senate yesterday, Jan. 22d. bill
was reported authorizing the President to seize
all railroad and telegraph lines essential 10 the
public service
Garrett Davis, Senator from Kentucky,
made speech against Bright.
Bright will be expelled. Wilson, lately ap-
pointed Senator from Missouri, and Stark of
Oregon have poor prospects of being admitted
to their seats.
The steamer Jura arrived out on the 6th.
1t took out the announcement of the adjustment
of the Trent affair, which was received with
the greatest satisfaction. Consuls advanced
from l to /, cents. Sales of cotton, Jan. s.
were over 10000 bales, at a considerable ad-
vance.