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Latest from Fortress Monroe-Rebel
Rumors from the Burnside E1Pedi-
tfQn-A Battle Expected.

tfon-A Battle Expected.
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 222.-Thcre has
been 10 arrival from the Burnside expedition
as yet.
The Norfolk Day B>oh Of "Wednesday has
dispatch dated Goldsboro', Jan. 21st, p. H.,
announcing that 100 vessels Of the Burnside
expedition are inside Of Pamlico Sound, and
20 steamers outside.
No attack Las been made, but the women
and children were leaving Ncwbern, where
fight is expected to take place.
BALT1AoRE, Jan. 23-The 4,ne11cau's spe-
that tlay Of truce went to Norfolk yesterday,
Lieut.. Hertz, released prisoner returning
South. HI was made 4 prisoner in Western
Virginia, and was released on parole aud will
be exchanged for Lieut.. Gordon, WHO was
made apri:oner by the rebels in Missouri.
The Norfolk papers of "Wednesday contains
the following telegram
"GoLDsEoKo, =. G., Jan. ali P. MA
large number Of women and children have ar
rived here from Newbern. a fight is expect
cd there. There Is no other news. An cx-
press has arrived here from NcwbeEu, and re-
there were one hundred vessels Of the Burn
side Expedition III Pamlico Sound, and %
large transports outside Of Hatteras Inlet
Private information received here SAYS that
the enemy will attack Sewbcrn, Hyde coun-
ty, aud Roanoke Island simultaneously. Our
4olAtS .iC CoAlG4CtS1t plcpilEu lQT lucAl.
The Norfolk Day Book Of Wednesday con-
talns the following telegram
HsAyASSAH. Jan. 21.-From forty to fifty
vessels are inside Of Broad River, fifteen miles
from Port Royal"
None Of the Southern papers make any ref
erence to the fight at Somerset, KY, or TO the
defeat and death Of Gen. ZoIlicofier
The funeral Of ex-President Tyler took place
on the 2lEt inst, and was attended by Jetf.
Davis and his Cabinet, and By the members Of
the rebel Congress
The Norfolk Day Book copies paragraph
from Petersburg paper, saying that the PEN
sacola did not escape from the Potomac without
damage. A gentleman who examined her
with spy.glass, after she passed tile batteries,
gives that paper the assurance that she had
holes as big as hogshcad in her bow, etc.
To this the special correspondent Of the
A'nea1can adds:
g. A personal inspection. of the Pensacola to-
day enables your correspondent to assure this
gentleman, that the only holes in her bow are
those essentially necessary to the right de-
ytlopment Of the powers Of her forward pivot
gun"
The Norfolk Day Bpok publishes long arti-
Gle recording tue adventures. misfortunes and
maltreatment Of Miss Poole, lately released
from the prison for females ut Washington.
The Day Book calls Miss Poole heroine, and
says that, according to her own story, there
was no possible outrage or indignity to which
she was not subjected.
The Norfolk papers make no mention Of any
reports circulated By the secessionists, that
some Of Gen. Burnside's vessels had been
driven ashore.
, 1862-01-24
CHICAGO. FRIDAY, JANUARY d, 1852.


hare the roads in Virginia been in such con-
diton, in consequence Of the rain and snow.
The following named consuls have been con-
drmcd: Daniel Evans Of Illinois, at Bilboa :;
Richard G. Hanna Of Indiana, at Santandcr;
]. & McChcsncy. Of Illinois, ut New Castle !;
lsiall Thomas of Illinois, at Algiers, Geo.
Williams of Ohio, at Paraguay; Jos. Van Dor
Of Wisconsin, at Tahiti Carl. J. Grady Of
Wisconsin, at PorsFrund; Hiram Tnttle Of
Wisconsin, at Monteveido.
4 new tax bill is in the hands Of the sub-
Committee Of Ways and Means. Several
weeks will probably elapse before it is pre-
sentcd.
The Senate to-day, in executive session, con
hrmed Brigadier Generals ShoepF and Ord for
neHtorioGs services in the field.
The President has nominated for Assistant
Secretaries Of War, John Tucker OF Pcunsyl-
vania and r. H. Watson Of this city.
, 1862-01-24
The State Constitutional Convention

The State Constitutional Convention.
SPRINGFIELD, jan. 33.-!lnotllcr day, aud
nothing Of moment done.
janus F. Dwyer presented i petition, pray
ing the Convention to reimburse lliul for
court expenses in contestin. Mr.. O'Melytuy' S
scat, and to allow him mileage Referred to
the Committee on Elections. The Auditor
sent in 4 statement Of the amount IF war war-
rants drawn, amounting to s:s,2244 QUO. There
has been received from the United States near
ly 81 ,3ss5. eco
The Committee on Banks rcported:l prea:n-
bic and resolutions, declaring the charters Of
banks which suspended specie payment for
feitcd, and prohibiting the Auditor from fur
nlshing tl.-1n with additional circulation. It
was made tlc special order for "Wednesday.
Mr. Wentworth presented Il minority sub
stitnte, which will be considered ut the same
time A variety Of resolutions and reports Of
minor importance were read, and the Conyen-
tion went into Committee Of tic Whole. Al
though nothing wss done, the Convention
made some progress, as many members were
delivered Of speeches and propositions who
will not probably trouble the Convention
again.
, 1862-01-24
FROM NEW YORK MASON AND
SL1DELL HEARD FROM.


New YoRK, Jan. 2S.-The steamer AIatauzas
sailed for Port Royal. this morning With
cargo Of provisions and three hundred troops
The British gunboat Racer arrived here this
Rina1do arrived there on the 11th, and sailed
for st. Thomas with Mason and Siide1l aboard
The steamer Atlantic from Port ROYAL 10th,
arrived this afternoon, She has 1,525 bales Of
unginncd and 63 bales ginned cotton aboard,
and large number Of passengers. Oyersixty
left Military matters we're in stata quo No
foEward movement had taken placc.
, 1862-01-24

PADucAH, KY, Jau. 55-Capt. G. s.. VII
lard, CO. 4 Chicago Light Artillery, arrived
by the steamer Wilson this atterno on, from
Galloway. six mllcs this side Of Fc,rt Henry,
where Gen. Smiths division &.mpcd last
night.
Yesterday evening his pieces opened on
them towards tho Fort on the doubie-quick.
The gunboats LAST night threw a few shells
into Fort Henry. They replied with one gun.
The fort Is garrisoned with about {, 600 or 900
men, and several guns. The whole os Gen.
Snith's command started across the country
for Pajucah this noruiug.
, 1862-01-24
MU MBER I69,
Four Days Later from Europe
ARRIVAL 0F STEAMER 0FF CAPE RACE
NEWS OF MASON AND SLIUEIL'S
SURRENDER RECEIVED
ABROAD,
Con~ol% Advanccd---Cot-
ton Bloynnt--Ne of
the Pirate SUMTER
The Markets.

ST. JoISs> \. F., Jun. 2j.-Thc steamship
City OF New York, from Liverpool Oh |
Wednesday. the sth, via Queenstown on
Thursday, 9th inst passed Cape Race this |
tfhursday) morning. Her datcs are four days |
later.
The steamship Europa, from Boston, ar
rived at Liverpool On the 9th inst. There was |
considerable disappointment expressed in
England at the non-reception Of definite ad-
vices from America relative to the Mason and
Slideu imbroglio, and the greatest anxiety
was felt for the news BY the next arrival.
The steamship City Of Washington, from
New York arrived out on the Sth. The steam
ship Jura, from Portland, also arrived on tic
5th. They took out the announcement Of the.
adjustment Of tic Trent affair, which was rc-
ceived with the greatest satisfaction. Con-
sols Immediately advanced from l to X per
cent.
The T. S. eunboat Tuscarora lad arrived at
Southampton, to watch the Nashville, which
was then ready for sea.
The pirate Sumter had arrived ut Cadiz,
where she landcd forty-two prisoners taken
from three Fedcrtl merchant vessels which
she destroyed
Some jonrua1s argue that definite answer
was not to be expected By the Europa, aud
think the eause Of peace loses nothing by de-
lay. Others constrae the delay unfayorable.
The lHul7sing faxt thinks it uiminishcs the
hopes Of peace, and that the Washington Gov
ernment will propose compromise which
will not be for a moment entertained.
, Ihe Times asks why should the decision be
delaycd Il favorable for peace? and says the
Immediate surrender Of Mason and Siidcl
Il $xnY-
federates than victory OIL the Potomac, and
worth millions to the Federal exchr4uer.
Russell, in his correspondence to the Lon
don 7fncS predicts that the Cabinet at WASH
: fngton would refuse to surrender up Mason
and SlidelI. He also says that victory over
the rebel army has become 4 political neccss-
ty, and that General Mcclellan is being press
cd on all sides to make forward movement,
The adyiccs By the Europa caused an up
| ward tendency in war risks 1T Lloyd's.
The Paris lAt.lf and Rtys say that tic Gov
ernment It Washington offered to restore
! Mason and Slidc1I, on condition that England
would not recognize the Southern Conftd-
| eracy.
Tie London Morning Hfrald says that if the
| S1idel1 and Mason affair is settled England
| and France have an induccnlent on eo,n1ncr-
cial grounds to recognize the wellearucd in-
| dependence Of the Confederate States, and
| that unless tue step is nlanfully taken By tile
ministers at once, it is certain to be taken hy
| Parliament on its assembling.
| The Daily As1es says that any recognition Of
| the Confedersltcs is loo abhorrent to English
| principle to be really subject Of apprehc,l-
! sion.
Additional batteries Of artillery were uuder
| orders to embark,
| Tic London TiitcS shows that by the begin
| ming of February the squadron Of Admiral
Milne will number seven >Inc-of.battle ships,
thlrtE-three friyates, twenty five coryettes and
| sloops-ofwar.
, 1862-01-24
TIE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.


WASHINGTON, Jan. -.
SENATE.
Mr. HOWARD Of Mich presented joint
resolution from the Legislature Of Michigan in
reference to Col O. B. Wilcox Referred.
Air. WILSON of Mass. presented remon-
stElnce from the underwriters, ship owners
and others, Of Boston, against any measures
which Will impair the efficiency Of the coast
survey.
Mr.. HALE of N. E called up the resolu-
tion in regard to Ward E. Lamon, Marshal of
the District Of Columbia, declaring that in the
order he {Lamon) transmitted to the Senate
he is guilty Of contempt Of the Senate, and
resolution 10 the President. The resolution
Was plsscd.
On motion Of Mr. WILSON, the bill for the
completion Of the defences Of Washington
vas taken up.
The question being the amendment proyid-
ing that the forcing Of SAFEGUARDS be punished
with death, agreed to. The bill vas then so
amended as to provide that no work shall
hereafter be commenced on the defcnces,
; when it was passed.
On motion Of Mr. WILSON, the bill to in
crease the clerical force Of the War aud Navy
Departments, with the amendment returned
IRON the House, Was agreed to, and the bill
passed.
The case of Mr.: Bright was then taken up.
Mr. DAVIS Of Kentucky concluded his re-
marks Of yesterday.
Mr. HARLAN Of Iowa said he was willing
to muster into the service Of the United States
any able~bodied men, whether black, white or
Indian.
After an Executive session, the Senate ad-
journcd.
/ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. BLAKE Of Ohio, from the Post Office
Committee, reported q bill 10 establish post:l
money order system. Consideration post
poncd.
, 1862-01-24

FORT PULASKI ABANDONED.
THE MOVEMENT AGAINST THE
C4TT.

NEW YORK. Jan. 23
Especial Correspondence Of the Cou.mcrcial.l
HILTON HEAD, 8. c., Jan. .0th.-A report
just comes that Fort Pulaski has been aban-
doued by Tie rebels. Prudence WAS consider
ed Oh Their part the better part Of yalor. 1t
was only question of a very short time, us
the fort was thoroughly invested and would
have been taken in 4 few days.
4 movement will bc soon made in another
direction, and you will hear enough to satisfy
all cro.kcrs, so fur at least as this Sherman 5
expedition is concerned.
, 1862-01-24

PORTLAND, Jan. ee5.-No signs yet Of the
steamship North American now due.
fire at Saco, Maine, this morning Destroy
"a Jones's store and contents, together with
Thornton's block and most Of it3 contents
The Saco House, adjoining, was damaged.
, 1862-01-24

tE 4 sketch Of tic dcfences Of Co1un1-
bus, and the accompanying diagram, will
be found in another column. 1t is from &
most reliable source, obtained by our re-
porter, wilc accompanied the late recon
noissancc from Cairo, and with tue al-
yauceG scouts went within j few miles Of
Columbus.
, 1862-01-24
From Observation-Disclosures of Gen.
Ruckuer.-TIght Timeg In Dixie.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3233.-The Journal learns
that Gen. Hardec arrested Gen. Hindman for
burning houses at Cave City, and other places.
on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, also
it learns and credits that Gen. Buckncr has
resigned his commission. The rebels at Bowl
ing Green are suffering terribly for money. 1t
is reported that Bnckner's children arc run
ming about there barciootcd, No color spec
ifcd-l
Hardee is second in command and could not
pay colored woman employed by him. but
gave her pass through the Confederate lines
as the only means he had Of I1uidatiny her
demand.
as. All is quiet below.
, 1862-01-24
CIR Trihume.


TIE i,:'7>.se Of His tcd;' is to attack, 1,t,suc
c;,.' destroy The 'ebe1lo"s enemy, and 10 dez;.xr
liz country from The danger n,c:.oect7 hy trait
ets. A@acSitq, daring, courageous spirit and
7a't3itic -tu' al occasions and under e"sryci
tScner, are e17,evted rom tic ar5ny q IL, Chi
s:I St:,tSS-Seeig1arY Sta:.to,s S Lac Order:
, 1862-01-24

The publication Of tue following character
istic letter from "Old Abc'' to Secretary
Cameron is appropriate to the occasion:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August 20, 1861.
Mr. DEAR SIE: Since you spoke to me yesterday
about Gen. ]. II. Lane Of Kansas, T have been re-
tccting upon the subject, and have concluded that
We need the service Of such a man out there at
once: that NC had better appoint a Brigadier
General Of Volunteers to-day, and send him off
with such force MS you think will get him into
actual work quickest. Tel him when he starts to
put it N7pugh-and not to be writing telegraph
ing hack here. but put it Through
Very truly yours,
4. LINCOLN.
, 1862-01-24

The present is war Of 1oHg winded procla-
nlations. The people would be glad, however,
if our generals would borrow some Of that
tersc and direct style which distinguished the
fathers. Witness the proclamation of old
Ethan Allen to the rebellious town Of Gull
ford, Vt, in 1850:
pRocLAMAT1ox.-1, Ethan Allen, declare that
if the Inhabitants Of the tow, Of Gui1ford do not
instantly and peacefully submit to the constituted
authorities Of The State OF Vermont. said town
shall be rendered as the cities Of Sodom and Co
nlorrah-by-i ETHAN ALLEN
History tells Us that the Guilfordists read
tlc proclamation aud very scnsibly acquisxced
E Archbishop Hughes, at his reccptionby
the Emperor Napoleon, lad the privilege Of
blessing lis son, t'the Imperial Boy,',' who
was brought in for that purpose.
, 1862-01-24

Zolllcot1cr in person, and were fully 600
strong.
From this brief statement Of the situation.
and the events that hare subsequently trims
pirud, it win appear evident TINT notbiup Int
the crlcrity Of these rcinforcenlcnts in over
t:!sin@ Gen. Thomas, saved him from the in
c,ilable defeat Zolliconer had planned for
him. The early part of the fight shows this.
The rebel force was overwhelming, as the reb-
RI General intended. It was more than three
to one, but the gallant zeal Of the reinforcing
column which pitched into the flcht, fresh
from the muddy march, turned the scale; and
after terrific contest, the rebels fed leaving
ZolIicoifcr himself among the Slain
This, then, is the morale and Issue Of this
splendid victory, and our notes are complete
as made up from our Last nights dispatches.
What remains 10 be told will be the graphic
sketches Of the battle itself, which will soon
be on record, to preserve the laurels Of those
to whose daring this achievement is due. With
these will come the mournful but glorious me
MORALS of our slain in the battle, carrying
sadness to many hearts and desolated homes,
even While the nauoh Is rejoicing.
T}o victory i comn1ctc. and IFS effects ,si11
tuckv. It leaves path open to Eastern Ten
A"~A =, 81. - ta'li Wv N
neEsee through Clinton county, whenever it
- oeeAneu =" NV ~ ~ IT," - 1n" ~
der no circumstances can Zollicofters routed
forct Z make their Bay towards Bowling Green.
1.4..-:o. - ,,o., .,a,,.oa -, ~.
Heavy oattefies nase peen planteo on INC
banks of the Cumberland to the southeast
f 1,,,o,4o,,,,, --,,;ob .,,;,1 ,,x,,-o,,+ +1,o
ward OF JancstoWH, WHICH WILL prevent Lie
bAs2b flOm escaping down the river, so
a,.S tt.,a..u.a,,
, 1862-01-24

Il
In another column we present a full and
comprehensive statement ot details known
Of the splendid victory Of Gen Thomas, as
FIR as known III to our latest dispatches Of
l;>t evening. The enemy line is broken
Tho Cap is a disastrous one that inter
poses our successful advanced column be-
y',nd tLc Cumberland, between the rebel
forces Of the east and west. Push for
ward. Tl:c day Of the Lord is at hand.
THE GOVERNMENT INDEBTED
NESS.
II is understood that the accounts Of the
Chicago Union Defence Committee, amount
ing 10 1928 ,054G1. as we are Informed, arc
proposed 10 be paid in 7.5o Treasury Notes
We arr glad to announce that this long de-
1aseti ;;1'sticc is, probably, soon 10 he eN-
funded t., our citizens who so generously
and neb}y canlc t. the aid Of the Govern
mclt IL its hour oi need. Many Of our
I.cst worthy mechanics and merchants
have s;lv:e1-na::, been nearly ruined
1'y the unexpected and unjust delay. While
the eastern people have fattcncd upon the
sl'oi|s Of waE-contracts-and been
Promptly paid. the citizens Of Chicago,
with their claims acknowledged by Ill
viz, have investigated them to be- must
n.cEitorious, have been put over month af-
ter 1no1.th, until the Treasury was exhaust
Il md nt!lling left but these 773O Treasury
Notes, which canno; now be sold at par in
New York Nov these only arc offered;
1t: even this is belter:h long delay. The
agents Of the Committee have been time
::tier time 10 Washington and St. Louis,
trying The laymert Of these amounts. They
1!aye spent their time and money in truit-
ltss ciiurts 10 obtain the pay, and would
G!ad!y have accepted what is now offered.
hecausc they could have been disposed of
III par Il short time since But now, when
Ill other resources are exhausted, we must
accept this or nothing, and risk the loss 10
beaded to that already suffered by months
nf delay. This is justice to the West,
Tilicl. las furnished men almost without
1l&m!'cr to fight the nations battles in her
loar Of great peril!
VIC learn also that the Chicago creditors
tf the Government have Ill agreed to take
ii1eT pay In The same kind Of bonds We
1lavc no means Of knowing what the
amounts will be, but We are told they will
not fall much short Of quarter Of a mil
lis.ls Of dollars. The question now is, will
Our people take them in payment of debts,
1''r real estate and other property, OF will
inty he forced upon the New York market
to f:ntcr the sharrers Of Wall strccts We
advise ti:;st they bv used here. We know
parties who arc ready to sell various kinds
Of property and take these bonds in pay
ment. Let the thing bc tried.
, 1862-01-24

{. II. stE1FFA, 3;drer'isiz9 Agent, G3 Dur
st7H7s', Is epHcr'-ed to receire A3Es7; see7ts for
'k:s d7d 0t! ths Leadi1g Papers or he N,yta.ost,
, 1862-01-24

BosToN, Jan. 23-The steamship Hibernian
from st. Johns, n. B., where she landed Brit
ish troops, aT1lVed hEre st O'Clock this nom
inn,
, 1862-01-24

importers from Europe.

The Grand Trunk Railway Company OF Canada !ssua
Through Ellis ct Ladl1s from the West to Liverpool
Tor all descriptions Of produce at very lo rates which
include all expenses, except Ocean Insurance. They
also grant Through Bills Of Ladng from Hayre LtFss
pooi and London: Apply by mail Or personally to
JAS. TAEzAGk Gen. Western AGENT
No. Il Lake street. Chicago
n; PESEEe1os, Gen. Freight Agent, Montreal
ie221T-lstp
, 1862-01-24

w ANTED.-- Hoard wanted bv 4
,af gentleman and lady IN respectable private
lamaly- address Bog SsH jnyt-kE;:1
, 1862-01-24
y L I. E G II a N G. E
TO ENCHA

OHIO Ftt:sr PROPERTY. HIGHLY IMPROVED.
FOR chicago CITY tI:OPERTY.
Txe Fa!Es Of lis acres. and Of 81 acrcs all
under high state Of cultivation, with good Houses,
Barns. Wa9cE Houses. GrEiie1rs, &c. &c- Fruit Of
all s.e iii ah':ndance plenty Of good Timber Also,
Ill tlc F., ming 1]1Aleut1 and too.s. iiuts, Cows,
sheep Hogs, &c. Said Farms are situated in Ashta
society," Clu:tes. Schools IN acs everything 10 make
cotiaTy life pleasant aud drstrbe. and only offered
ior sale Or exchange account Of i'll health (tlc
owner haying one hnt himself and wife in tamir>
1uana<t1n ii. Thry will he exchanged. either in
whole pa:t for desirable city property For par
ticu1ur= Apply Su 81 IaudoIpl street. office OF the
Cnton Despatch Company 1a2+k5H1w
, 1862-01-24
HH a r l. ES L. n 0 E L T.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
&, COAL.
AND CARBON OILS,

Lamps and Chandeliers
Adap:ed 70 Churches, Halls. Schoo, Roona, Sc
, 1862-01-24

w ANIED.-Roard wanted in the
adrese eehtT7l S par; Of the city, for small, family
family rEeiesYed 80 9tsIl1E loe4tl..!L II, ,EalSate
, 1862-01-24

" ANIED-To buy a Lot, with
,a5a-, os~'taout house Il with house, 1t ruust he
Nuoeln s1zed ann on de Nr.r S{ir
0ctWeen 1G t handoph a9d west Of aased
EIying terms AID fill description Of propeyfr
, 1862-01-24

FUR IOST-One Fitch ii Fur
y Cane lost between Plymouth Chnrch and Est
Madison street Sabbath evening, tie 19th Inst Tie
finder will be handsomely rewarded bv leayiar IT,,
eanie At No i5a East Madison street.
tI.a ktS53t WILLIAM rFcc
, 1862-01-24

ROOk-kEEPER. a stu
- alton br the advertiser who has thorough
Eno"ledEe CT Book'Hetr!n. hy Double Entry aud isA
Post Office Box Iii. jallk5,ifw
, 1862-01-24

RO-NiDING.--Board and pleasant
- roous 10 be had at reasonable rst,a At G AGE
HVLSE. cerncr State and Twelfth streets Day
jati his1'.w ~ Nf
, 1862-01-24

GTRAlED.-An Iron GRAY Mare.
~ five year Did strared from No 2l9 far., street
on the morning Of 7lle cd instant Any one eausls
jla* k55ylt
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-22

~Our readers will be pleased to learn
that W. A. Giles was fortunate enough to
save his entire stock free from damage and
will be able to deliver to his customers all
clocks, watches, de-, in good running order
without delay. For the present located in
the rooms formerly occupied by Lee & Kin
naird, he is now, prepared, despite the raw
ages OF fire, to serve the trade with bet
ter and larger stock than ever before We
take pleasure in recommending this we'll
known house to al for we happen to know
that none can be more reliable, gentleman
~ and prompt than the hvorite of the
ladies Of our town, Charlie Giles.