Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-02-06
VAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9th, 1852.

WASHINGTON, Jan 9th, 1852. {
Ordered that thu Rev. Bishop and H. Fish, New
York be appointed Commissioners visit the prisoners in
captivity Richmond and elsewhere under regua
ons may be prescribed by the authorities having them
in custody and to relieve their eses at the expense of
the Uuited States.
In pursuance Of the order heretofore made bot Com
ssioners have accepted, and will accompany another
quota OF rebel prisoners from Fortress Monroe under flag
of truce.
The condition of affairs in Mexico regarded with
much interest by the Federal government The Senate
committee foreign relations ha deferred eGtion the
late message Of the President submitting the project of
treaty. account OF subsequent material changes in the
aspect of the Mexican question.
The Committee Roads say that the railroad facilities
between New York and Washington should be increased
speedily from the esent system the army is suffering
for the want of supplies.
An arrangement being compet for a new railroad
line.
bill has been offered making reduction of two hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars tie annual expenses of
both bra1 ches of Congress.
fire had occurred in Boston, destroying the
Baker House
The Dannsh bark Jurgea," Lorentzen-from Rio Ja-
nero, bound to Havana, with 500 b8gs of coffee,
seized the 25h u by the United States Ship Morning
Star, and ordered to Philadelphia.
Three Confederate officers from North Carolina captured
at Hatteras coming South to be exchanged, yes
terday detained at Fortress Monroe and not allowed to
under the flag of truce Notwithstanding the urgent
remonstrance made by the officers.
1t is supposed the Treasury note and Ian bill would pass
the House the 28th The passage of the bill is
prompted by stern necessity. Opposition is expected.
The Methodist Episcopal Church, SOUTH at Alexandria
is occupied by federal forces barracks.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 27.-The stock market is weak
Breadstufs are fat, owing to the foreign news.
BEARD FROM-HlS OFFICIAL REPORT FROM H AT
TkRAs-A LARGE PORTION OF HIS FLEET WRECK
ED AND PROBABLY LOsT-NEW WORKERS UN-
EASY--SMALL POX AT GEORGETOWN, D. c.
Richmond, VA JAN 3lst 1862.
The York papers of the 29h inst have been receiv
ed at Nor;olk.
Gen. Burnside in his official report to the Department
Washington, says that he reached Faeras after foggy
and Storm pas sge and that most Of the smaller vessels
had anchored safely that harbor before the por
ton of the gale.
The propeller City of York. loaded with powder rifles,
and bombs, has been wrecked.
The steamer Louisiana is ashore
The Cunboat Zouave loaded with seventeen hundred ri
fes three hundred boxes of POWDER and thirty boxes of
revovers the canal boat Gapeshot, loaded with bombs
the New Brunswick, with the fourth Maine regi
ment the steamer Pocahoutas with the Rhode Island bat
tey and the Eastern Queen, and between thirty
Gen. Burnside has the largest portion of the feet inside
at Hasteras awaiting Teinforoements.
In New York the expedition the theme of fears. spe-
culators and capitalists regard the u less
ly expended. The ship merchants pleased at
market for old hulks.
Col, Allen, Of New jersey Surgeon -- and two 9TH
drowned, in their efforts to relieve the steamer
City of York.
Secretr Stanton prohibits the receiving Of letters by
Hoco ocFf fO of
In Washington the indications are THAI the Secretary of
the Navy will soon resign.
The small pox is raging in Geo. getown, District OF CO.
lumbia
bill has passed the Federal Senate authorizing Presi-
dent Lincoln to take possession of all hs telegraph lines
when necessary and to impress the agents and oyees
of and prescribing the penalty of death for inerer
ing with the of the lines
The has passed resolution authorizing the taking
charge of all the cotton lands and employing negroes
cultivate them.
petition has been presented the Senate from Illinois,
asking the expulsion of all members who voted in
the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia.
J LATEST FROM THE NORTH.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. lst, 1862.
The New York Herald of 3Oth January, says that moth
ing later has heard rm the Burnside feet and that
the storms lad delayed its operations.
On the Goth ult. skirmsh occurred Occoquan, in
|
London Herald urging England to recognize the
Southern Confederaey The Herald says that perfect free
will be established with the South, and Eng
land have fine market tor her manufactured goods.
Lord Derby continues advocate the recognition of the
Southern Confederacy.
The Opinion Rationale says that the Emperor will make
war against United States and France against it.
The French journals severely denounce the stone block
ade at Charleston.
Massachusetts is engaged in making Coast defences
| Gen. Mcclellan is we'll
half million Of dollars has been appropriated by the
| Federal House for heavy ordnance
The Committee have reported adversely abolish
| ing slavery in the District Of Columbia.
1t is reported at Washington that Gen. Stone is to be
supercsded.
Secret sessions OF the Federal Congress are expected
Hamilton Fish, deputed Commissioner the South is al
Washington Doubts entertained at Washington wheth
er he will come, be permitted to visit the South.
Fnanca! matters continue agtated in Congress and
Wall street.
The Philadelphia has arrived at New York with
a cavalry company from Fort Pickens
| No later European news.
| FROM KENTUCKY-FEDERALS MOVING OVER
| GREEN RIVER.
| NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 3Otb, 1862.
The latest advices from Munfordsvle report that the
Yankees hare back their sick from that place. and
they busily engaged bringing up their artillery from
Non Bacon Creek and it is said they have received
marching orders.
Early last week four Yankee regiments encamped the
bend below Woodye this side of Green river under
their heavy guns They send out pckets during
the day towards Horse Cave but draw them in at night
FRENCH MAN OF-WAR COMING TO NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 81, 1862.
1t is reported that French man-ofwar is coming up the
river. Commodore Holins has dispatch to that effect.
FROM GEN. PRICES ARMY.-Mr. j. T. Thornton
just from Prices army at Springfield Missouri, has ar