Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-03-29

all the works are splendid. The Notifications
arc Of the most formidable strength, covering
the hills near Centreville, and some two or
three miles behind each other, in proper dis
tance 90 that if one were taken, It would be
necessary to take the next. The forti6ca-
tions at Manassas seem to be the same % at
the time Of the battle Of Bull Run.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE emancipa-
tion resolution recommended by the Presi-
dent passed the House to-day, by SO to 81.
The caseof Powell was taken up. He spoke
at length his own defense. He was follow
ed by Messrs. Wilkinson, Trumbull, and
Ten Eyck. The vote was then taken. Ex-
pulsion resolution rejected-ll ayes, 90 noes.
Gen. McClellan's headquarters are now at
Fairfax.
The troops at Fort Pickens were all well.
The rebels have evacuated Acquia Creek.
Bull Run is being repaired and the rail-
road to Manassas will soon be in running
order.
A battle had been fought near Fort Craig
on the Rio Grande, between Texas rebels and
Union forces, in which the rebels were routed
with much loss.
Bragg had arrived from Pensacola before
Norfolk with 1000 troops.
ST.. LOUIS, March 1.-THE special dis
patches to the Missouri Democrat state that
two gentlemen, who left New Orleans on the
goth February, say that great distress pre-
vailed there All the water approaches on
South are well guarded. On the north, forti-
fled columns run back to Carollton. The
only persons in the city not enlisted are Ger
mans and Jews. The city is full Of secret So
cieties and Union Clubs. 1t is believed that
no less than $4,000 belong to these clubs
The condition of things is no better at
Memphis. The appeal advocates the burn
ing of the city as a last resort in case of an
attack.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE following
con6rmations were made by the Senate to-
day: J. II. Meeker Surveyor of Customs;
G. II. Hale, Superintendent of Indian Affairs,
Washington Territory; II. s. Stout, Attor-
ney. General, and G. l.. Gibbs, Marshal of
Utah; Edward Shattuck, Attorney General
for Oregon; w. w. Watson, Marshal Of Ne
vada.
Nothing later of the naval battle. The
Mvyimac was disabled. The Monitor proved
herself impregnable to heavy shot in close
quarters.
LOUISVILLE, March 1O-Reliable informa-
ton from Memphis, of Wednesday, states
that the citizens were greatly alarmed, rely
ing on Fort Pillow for defense, but with few
troops.
The Memphis Legislature had scattered,
after several Intellectual attempts to transact
business.
Gov Harris was flying from one southern
point to another. with little prospect of sue
ceeding in his efforts to rally the people to his
aid.
CHICAGO, Marco 11.-Manassas has been
occupied peaceably by the Federal troops.
BALTIMORE, March 1O.-The gunboat A.
abama from Ferdinanda, Florida, arrived
with bearer of dispatches from Com. Du-
pont. The feet left Port Royal on March l.
for Brunswick, Ga, the enemy flying at the
approach of our gunboats. Our forces took
possession, but left one gunboat in charge.
The feet next went thirty miles south to
Cumberland Sound, which is the entrance to
Ferdinanda, and took possession Of Fort
Clinch. Twelve large guns fell into our
hands, and, also, one hundred and twenty
eight rifed cannon. We also captured the
rebel steamer Darlington, and loaded wag-
ons of ammunition. The Federal forces un-
der Gen. Wright, landed and garrisoned the
forts and earthworks, taking possession Of the
city. This latter has been one Of the most
useful ports to the rebels.
The House bill, providing new article Of
war; that no officer or soldier shall be en-
ployed in returning fugitive slaves, passed
Senate BY % to 9. The signature Of the
President is all that is required now for It to
become a law.
The Fedcrais after brief fight are in pos
session Of Winchester, Va.
1t is said that party is secretly organ
lied in Memphis to give full adhesion to the
Federal Government.
Great excitement exists in the disadectcd
parts Of Texas, owing to the announced ex-
pcdition of Gen. Lane from the land side
and Commodore Pendergrast from the sea-
The Union sentiment in New Orleans Is ON
the increase. II is not at present believed
that stand viii be made there.
The last points giving command Of the
navigation Of the Mississippi win be in the
hands Of the hands Of the Federals, in . very
few days.
The Federal feet was still in sight of Sa-
vannah Perecting operations.
Fort Pulaski has been entirely cut OF from |
any connection with Savannah. and Commo-
dorc Dupont has completely surrounded that
work with the intention Of starving its gari- |
son into submission. or holding them on short
allowance. whilst Gen. Sherman ID making |
his arrangements on Tybee Island. The
greatest excitement prevails.
Gen. Bngg has evacuated Pensaeola and