The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-01
TeIegrnphIc News from the East.

CHICAGO, April 28th.-The reconnaissance
of the 26th, at Pittsburg Landing, seems to con-
tradict the statement brought by deserters that
Corinth was being evacuated. 1t is believed
that a a battle cannot much longer be delayed.
WASHINGTON, April 2Sth.-Dispatches to
the Navy Department have been received from
Commodore Farragut to the 18th OF April. On
the 4th an expedition en- route to Pass CHRIS
tian consisting of three steamers loaded with
troops we're attacked by three rebel steamers.
After fighting 30 minutes one OF our steamers
withdrew on account Of the crowded state OF
her decks. The other two continued the tight
an hour and forty minutes when the enemy
withdrew apparently crippled. -Four rebel ves-
sells loaded with cotton, tuTpentine ana rosln
have been captured in attempting to run the
blockade.
CAIRO, April 29th.-The steamer Estella
arrived from Pittsburgh Landing. last night'
Roads are improving and our seige guns are
being moved forward as fast as possible
majority of the citizens of Memphis are report,
ed loyal and secret Union meetings are held
nightly. Gen. Prentiss and other Federal pris-
oners were received with marked attention oy
the Union men in Memphis. A speech made
by Gen. Prentiss to his fellow prisoners IN the
street was loudly cheered by the citizens.
News of the capture of New Orleans was sent
to Commodore Foote Sunday night, April lZ|th,
and may cause him to change his hitherto eau
tious policy.
WAsHINoToN, April 29th-Specials to the
New York papers, state that the President mas
received dispatch from source aitogetner
different from that through which information
came yesterday, confirming the capture Gt view
Orleans 1t removes all doubts which were
entertained in the minds Of some as to the en-
tire reliability OF the rebel telegraphs. There
is reason to believe that there has been DIS
cussion at the Treasury Department respecting
the policy of raising the blockade of the South
ern ports Immediately on their coming into
possession of the Union forces. WeaTe assur-
| ed by gentleman who is in constant comIDu-
nicatiOn with the Government, that there IS
| little doubt that the blockade at New Orleans
will be raised on the re-establishment Os the
Union authority.
FORTRESS MONROE, April 29th.-Weather
and tide to-day have been favorable TO the re-
appearance Of the Merrimae, but she has not
been seen.
CAIRO, April 29.-Rebel deserters from Fort
Wright, confirm the fall Of New Orleans.
NEW York, April 29th.-Washington spe-
cials state it is rumored that the Government IS
in possession of information which may posi-
bly, lead to a cessation of hostillities, mediation
and compromises.
WAsHiNeToN, April 29th.-It is stated
majority OF the committee OF seven 20 winch
was referred all the coniscation bills, favor
strong bill for the confscatiOn of rebel prop.
erty.
The War Department have received dis
patch from Monterey, Tenn, near COrnth, da-
ted Yesterday, which states five companies Of
our cavalry had a skirmish with the enemy's
cavalry two miles in advance, this mornings the
enemy retreated. Eight Of them were killed,
including a major, and Is prisoners with horses
and arms were captured. One of our men was
wounded. The prisoners say the enemy have
upwards of $4,000 men ab Corinth and that
they are intrenching and mounting large guns.