Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-08
FROM THE REBELLIOUs STATES.
The following items are from the Memphi
Appeal Of the LIST:

The following items are from the Memphis
Appeal Of the lst:
MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEERS
The Pamela Star states that the Mississippi
Legislature has passed an act to raise TO- 900
volunteers for the defense of the State, and if
sufficient number do not volunteer, then they
are to be drafted. Also, that the Senate Of
that State had passed bill calling q conven-
tiGn of the people Of that State.
TEXAS INFANTRY.
Col. Msxey's regiment of Texas infantry
reached Little Rock on Saturday last, en- route
for Columbus. The Journal says the regi-
ment is fine looking body of men, we'll armed
and clothed, and full Of zeal and enthusiasm.
Wo unto the Yankees who may be so unfortu-
nate as to meet with these brave and dashing
fellows"
EXCITEMENT AT SAVANNAH.
The Augusta Constitutionalist of Tuesday
says private dispatch received from Savannah
that morning, stated that three of the enemy's
vessels were in the river below the city, and
great excitement in consequence in Savannah.
P0Low REDIvIvUs.
The Nashville Union says Gen. Pillow had
withdrawn his resignation, having been ad-
vised of change Of circumstances at Colum-
bus He would at once enter the service again
under Gen. Beauregard.
STAND FIRM AT COLUMBUS.
A long article is taken from the New Orleans
Delta, showing that the safety Of the whole
South depends on the result of the battle at
Columbus. 1t says that place once taken there
can be no efectual resistance at ether points.
ENVELOPES.
The Memphis Appeal recommends, on ac-
count Of the great scarcity Of envelopes, turn
ing old ones wrong side out, and using them,
after pasting them together again.
DRAFTING
An article from the Knoxville Register says
all the soldiers found retreating from the late
battle through the country are at once arrested,
and will be drafted into regiments.
ANOTHER SAVANNAH RUMoR.
The Savannah Republican, of the Both, said
a feet Of steamers went down the river and
back, and were unmolested by the Yankee
feet. Seventeen Federal vessels were seen in
the Sound, and heavy firing had been heard
there.
From the Norfolk Day Book, Feb41
"A letter was received in this city on Satur.
day from Elizabeth City, In which it was stated
that on Friday one of the steamers lett Roam
oke Island for the purpose Of reconnoitering,
and on her return reported that the entire
Burnside feet had left Hatteras.
We have to remark that this NAV be correct
Possibly Burnside, on viewing his crippled
armada, may have wisely concluded that he
could not effect his purpose with his vessels in
so bad condition, and reliDq uishing his origi.
nal project, he may have set sail, with the in
tention Of aiding some other expedition-pos-
sibly that against Savannah.
WAR MATTERS
From the Richmond Dispatch, Feb4
We have nothing new to report this morning
IN the situation Of affairs The excessive bad
weather, and the consequent condition of the
roads, has caused temporary cessation Of ac-
tive operations, and We look for nothing of an
exciting nature 10 long as this state of things
continues. IHeeGunted Burnside srpedit,on
IS a dead lock sometchsrs on tie tstormy
coast" and all the deep laid schemes of the
enemy bid fair to result in nothing of practi-
cal Importance.
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. BEAURxeARp.
IFrom the Richmond Dispatch, Feb al
Much having been said recently in the news
papers about the movements of this officer, il
Is proper that the public should be made aware
OF the fact that he left Manassas on Friday
last, at midnight, by special train for Lynch
burg, on his way to the new post of duty to
which he has been assigned Whether that be
Kentucky, New Orleans or elsewhere, he will
doubtless be heard from in due time
[From the Bowling Green Courier.l
The announcement that Besuregard was as
signed to Kentucky has caused q thrill of de-
light and enthusiasm throughout the South.
Under the lead Of this great general our brave
men will be prepared to perform deeds of
Valor worthy Of their holy cause.
IMPORTANT RBsIGEArIos" IN THE REBEL
-LEa. ARMY.
lFfom the Richmond Examiner, Fah.41
We have intelligence of an important yssi1-
Rdtton On ths army; but as IL Is not likely
that 1t will be accepted, and az ID ID understood
that It was sent in for personal reasons that
may be accommodated, and above ell, as We do
not think 1t prudent 10 refer to any importsnt
change In our military commands, we decline
10 publishthe statement OF facts which have