The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

not interfering With the jsdcial peoesA There
are At least four hundred eases pending. II il
said some Of the negroes whose owners or their
agents from Maryland are here seeking their re-
eovsry. nysteriously disappeared this morning
saar-ss Nay 10.
Late advices from Charleston, s. c.. report
that . negro insurreetioa was imminent in that
city.
Two rebel steamers and twenty schooners we're
destroyed on the Panunkey River BY an army
and navy expedition sent oct By Gen. Mcclellan
on the 18th inst.
The steamer Atlantic, which arrived from Port
Royal few days ago, reports that the Federal
gunboats are making great preparations to A.
tack Savannah.
We learn from Southern papers that Pensaco
Ia, Florida, vas evacuated by the rebels on the
18th inst Our troops took possession OF the
place on she following day.
Southern papers claim the battle Of Williaus
burg - q rebel victory. They say that the Yam
KEGS were repulsed with great lOss.
The public will be surprised to learn that the
0alena, Monitor, and their iron clad companions
have been repulsed from Fort Darling. seven
miles below Richmond. The opinion which has
almost universally prevailed since the trial Of the
Monitor in Hampton Roads, Of the invincible
character of these boats will be greatly weaken
ed by this sudden, unexpected check. Seven
teen of the crew are said to have been killed
With large number wounded, including Lieut.
Norris, who commanded the Monitor. The par
ticuars Of the engagement thus far received are
meagre. l, appears that at this point the river
is temporarily obstructed with sunken vessels,
and battery strongly stationed on high bluff
opening destructive fire on our iron clad war
riors, which could not be returned on account Of
the impracsicabiity Of eevating the guns of the
Monitor to reach it. They we're forced to retire
after an engagement, which lasted four hours.
The 100 FOUNDER gun on the Naugatuck ex-
ploded at the first fire.
From Corin,h We have news that general ad-
vance was made along our line with much Skin
mishirg and several severe engagements. Gen.
Sherman's Division los, forty four killed and
wounded, in attacking Russell's house, which the
rebels occupied some time past, worrying pick.
cts Our troops succeeded in driving the enemy
from the position.
There appears to be many bands of guerrillas,
in Western and Middle Virginia. On the 18th
instant band of guerrillas made dash on the
railroad beyond Fort Royal, and killed one and
took IA prisoners, all belonging to the 18th Pen
asylvanis.
We learn BY late advices from Cairo that the
rebel fotiIla a, Fort Wright had been reinforced
by two iron clad gunboats from Memphis.
The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Post has telegrsphed that paper that the
President has resolved to modify Gen. Hunters
proclamation.
Gen. Mcclellan, accompanied by his staff, made
a reconnaissance on the 18th instant, near Cum.
berland, Va. While out he narrowly escaped
being captured by the rebel cavalry, whose close
proximity had been wholly unexpected.
The advance guard of our forces drove the
enemy across the Chickshominy on the 18th
instant.
special dispatch to the New York Tribune
states that Princeton, the capital Of Mercer Co.
Virginia, had been attacked and captured BY the
rebels, under Humphrey Marshall, On the 10th
inst, and recaptured on the following day by
Gen. Cox.
Nav 10.
The President has issued proclamation disa.
vowing Gen. Hunters proclamation emanciPa.
ting slaves in his district, and declaring the same
null.
North Carolina has virtually seeded from the
Southern C0nfederacy. Gov. Clark has refused
to furnish more troops to the rebel army, and
| recalled those now in service.
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