Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-14


jury to the ship, but we are happy to
state a careful survey shows that it is by
no means irreparable.
NEW YORK, llth.
The Tridane's Washington despatch says
that Senator Chandler will introduce a reso-
luton into the Senate Tomorrow for the ex
pulsion Of Mr.. Powell of Kentucky
The report by Mr.. Ward on the Rcciproci-
ty Treaty recommends the appointment of
three commissioners to meet a like number
on behalf of Great Britain, t. regulate the
commerce and navigation between Her Maj
esty's possessions in North America and the
United States, and to make them rcciprocally
beneficial and satisfactory, was intended
by the Reciprocity Treaty
The HeraHs despatch says that Capt y.
A. NJ. Dudley of the 10Th U. ). Infantry
has been granted leave by the War ID part
ment to assume the Co'onelcy of the West
ern Bay State regiment attached to General
Buffers expedition and it is directed to pro-
coed to Fortress Monroe to jJin the regiment
he is to Command.
A lady calling herself Mrs. Morris WAS ar
rested to-day. She is charged with giving
information to the enemy regarding the po-
stion and strength Of the Federal troops and
fortifcatio"s in and about Washington.
Mr.. Walworth, son OF Chancellor Wal
worth, of New York, clerk in the Adiutant
Generals office, has also been arrested and
imprisoned on the charge of acting in com
plicity with her.
New YoaK, 1lth.
The Worlds Washington despatch says
the city is again filled with rumors predict
ing all manner OF forward movements in
every direction.
1t is known that Col Thomas A. Scott,
assistant Secretary of War, has been in 1n-
diana and Ohio to make arrangements for
the use and occupancy of the rolling stock
of the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati
Railroad Company, as well us other com
panies connected Herewith, for the p riod of
six consecutive days but when it is to com
mence is not stated. Orders have also been
issued from the war department, forbidding
army officers to go home on fur!ough. The
inference of the course is that there Is to be
an important movement oil very large b0dy
of troops.
1t is also rumored that important news
may be expected from Gen. Llnder's dsi-
sion He has taken Romney, but evidently
has no intention of staying there. 1t is be-
lieved that his force is now in the neighb5r-
hood Of Winchester. This may mean a funk
impression is that it simply relates to the
opening OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
A large body Of our troops are to be thrown
across the Upper Potomac to participate in
this movement, and once across it is very
doubtful whether they will have occasion to
return.
From the high country of the Upper Pc
tomac learn that the dry winds have pre-
vailed, and that the ground is now in a
position to bear heavy artillery.
The Times despatch says heavy firing was
heard down the Potomac. At the navy
yard district, reports of 50 guns have been
reported siuc2 s clock.
FORTRESS MONROE, 10Th.
4 flag of truce to-day brings intelligence
that our troops landed on Roanoke Island
yesterday afternoon. No particulars given,
but it was intiDated that the Island was
taken. No southern papers received.
The French corvette Cassandi arrived here
this forenoon. The Catiaet alsJ tcturned.-
Ten DESERVING contrabands came to Camp
Hamilton this afternoon, havin. bcen found
by scouting party OF Capt. Donoyan's 10Th
Mass. regiment. One was member of the
Black Virginia cavalry who were engaged in
the skirmish at New Maraot Bridge on the
22d Of December with Max Webers regi-
inent. He was completely armed with car
bine, pistol, &c. lie had consi ler4ble
amount of rebel money. They represent
great scarcity of provisions.
The bark Trinity arrived here this 7. VI.
from Boston with 400 released prisoners to
be exchanged. 1t IS expected that Bishop
Ames and Mr.. Elsa VIII accompany the
prisoners when they are seat over il the
moralng.
PHILADELPHIA, llth.
The Baltimore Clipper publishes an extra
stating that Roanoke Island was captured
after three days lighting. \ large number
of prisoners were captured. Two OF the
rebel gunboats were Captured and the rest
sunk or sc Uttered.
The people of Norfolk and Portsmouth are
panic stricken.
The above is confirmed by passengers by
the Fortress Monroe boat.
CAIRO, 1lth
A detachment of cavalry, 80 strong, had
an engagement with some rebels last Sunday,
seven miles east of Fort Henry, on the real
t. Fort Donelson. Five rebels wer, killed,
thirty prisoners and thirty horses captured.
One federal was wounded.
A detachment OF the LIST Illinois regiment
destroyed portion OF the bridge on the
LOUISVILLE, CidrkSNllIe anu -ieu pNls TdlITOau
Saturday evening
The rebel camp at that point had been
previously evacuated.
New YORK, llth.
A Fortress Monroe letter Of the 9th states
that the bombardment of Roanoke Island
continued yesterday. About noon cJmman-
der Lynch got his rebel iiotila under weigh
and came down Carrituek Sound to assist
Wise on the Island.
The Federal gunboats at 5 clock in the
afternoon of the Sth ha sunk three OF the
rebel gunboats and captured two, one Of
which had the Commodore's pannant, and
dispersed the rest in every direction. The
firing ceased at dark, but recommended with
increased vigor the morning until 8 O'Clock
when it is supposed the rebels surrendered
A fireman on board the Seldom sand the
federals had landed large numbers of troops,
and our old hag could b. seen at Elizabeth
City, flying over the batteries.
1t was rumored at Norfolk on the morn
ing of the 9th, that three re- imcnts had
been sent to Roanoke Island, and us there
was no chance Of escape they are al proba-
bly, captured.
The rebels acknowledge that the only OBJ
stacles Of Importance TO retari Burnsi lie S
march upon Norfolk, are theswamps, marshes
and sickness.
WASHINGTON. llth