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The New York herald., 1862-04-23
REPORTS FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
Rebel Account OF q Repulsc or Union
Troops At Elizabeth City, NC.
FORTRESS MONROE April 2l 1892

FORTRESS MONROE, April q, 1862.
1ar Of truce was received to-day.
A Petersburg paper of this morning says that The
senate has refused in the House resolution for
adjournment.
The same paper also contains report OF repulso Of
Union force under Gen. Burnside, at Elizabeth City. u
is stated that the Union troops, 5000 strong attempted
10 land there but repulsed with loss Of hvo hun
drea killed By Confederate force OF 900, including
Georgia regiment Tho rebel loss in killed is stated M
oeen including Capt Mecoun and Lieut. Wilson, both
"r, or ,ao same asht to the same effect wascur.
rent III E'o''' wAsmSGroS, April "a, 1862
Richmond papers Of yesterday (Monday) morning con-
, eegraphic report O. Tho landing Of our forces near
,'-ano,h civ NJ c. and an engagement at that point
rhov admit that their forces retired to the Dsmalswamp
Canal with loss thirty eight killed aud wounded,
and say that the federal loss was heavy.
They also notice the occupation q Frsder cksburg and
,o,onain OF tho withdrawal q ihcr troops, which
tbcre In force without a contest.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23

ever that though he not permitted 20 mako any de
closure OF the number their loss was very heavy
Last night began 10 again. and pelted pitilesely
the numberess details that lay out IN the woods for
every purpose, but especially the pckeis whose duty o
course deprves them OF the comfort Of fire. Just at s
hardest, and when /, beat nconceyable tattoos on
our tent, at nine r. NJ, tho loose and scattered
crackie OF FAR away muskctry was beard Oh 10
the right, and gradually gan down toward us Ike
gigantic samet, and swellsd into a continuous
nre, with two three voeys, and then
lire Of artillery. Word went rapidly every direction
for regiments TO be held in readiness, and the heavy ire
gradually dribbed away into the shot Of picket here
ana there and all became quiet One hour later 10 arose
and fell on IN the way, and at two A. n to-day 1t
broke Out all along the lines very heavily. Again all
was IN readiness but knew what the matter.
Those who fired in front said that the enemy had at
tempted 10 cross, but others who had kept their eyee
upon hs works had seen no movements. To day we
learn that an attempt " made 10 our right, IN
'front.' OF our right flank and that the FIRST hre from
Tie enemy's rifle pits up there II appears TO have
swept down 10 eur front by contagon.
yesterday balloon went up from the enemy and
another from our side.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
rnstia and China.

Additional totgrams from ValC TIA TO March l6 report
HAT person. calling himself alla Rao having corrupt
cd some infantry regiments Of The Nzam, tumut was
the Of explosion. At this uncture, however the
plot was discovered Ralla Rao absCondod and peace
restored.
From China there reports that The people OF Nam
kin state Of yation, and we're eating human
flesh.
large body Of rebels had been driven cot OF barr
cade at Woosung by the imperiasis under the CON
mard Of Colonel Ward, an American.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
PruaaiR.

il s stated that on the 10Th by ordor Of hIs Nes
~ commiss composed Of the highest generals in tue
SERVICE would meet to consider the possibility Of effect
ing further reduction Of the military budget General
Wrangel would preside. In the approaching meeting OF
the Chambers, several bills upon changes in the tariff
may be expected 1t is also the intent Of government
TO repeal the taxes upon and considerable reuc
ton OF import duties upon rice cattle and meat and also
mining productions the latter to consist Of reduction
OF one per cont annually for the next three years,
order TO support the iron trade against foreign compe
tiOn.
proposal s also under discassion 10 increase the
price Of salt 70 s former rate the purpose Of raising
fund TO be devoted 10 the augmentation Of the Pr1ssan
fleet.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
Commercial Intelligence.

THE IUNUUN MUNEY MARKET
The funds wero inactive but tho auotations ,,o,o
steadily maintained Consols closed M ooar 20 =" "'o
both money aud account. - WI
The discount market without change Bcst h,,,.
ga a236 pee cent ''
The influx or gold continued
The Grcls Britain had arrtycl from Malpourno ,th
6O 1861 OuuGcs Of gold. ~
Tho appNcNons lo' Ibs new Egyptian loan greatly OK.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
Arrest OF Rev. ID. II. McAnaIly ut ~. Louis


Rev y r McAually. editor Of the -. Louis Christian
Adr ds has been arrested aud placed IN military pr
son and s paper srp. rosscd rr puhshn! reasonable
matter ihs arrest causes n" slt rc as tho cJutse %
NcAnay parcr, or some time past has been very oh
noSlous " the ollccrs VI tbe soYeguncpb
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
Russia.

The st. Petersburg Gdaetto de IAcadento states that
according a communication addressed by the Minister
of the Interior TO the committee OF the press law il
the ncnti0n Of the government TO maintain the system
OF censorship all periodical publications, but TO
place il gradually by Judicial proceedings.
The Journal de ST. Petersburg announces that the En-
peror had authorized the Of IS 600 ON0 roubes Of
Treasury
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
Arrival Of Cotton ana Tobacco from Ter
PrIsnuRa, Pa. April ~ 1862.

Tho first boatload of cotton aud tobacco from the
Tennessee river has arrived, having left Nashville last
veo and Will pass East the Pennsy ylyanla Railroad
10 day
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
News from Gen. HaIIeck's Army.

CilICAGO, April 20, 1862.
Most encouraging news continues 10 be received from
General Halleck's army.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
All clear at Cape Race.

ST JOINS, ~ y, April II, 1862
Tho leo has entirely disappeared from the vicinity OF
cspo Race and IL s confidently anticipated that European
poys will bs obtained there almost Immediately
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
IMPORTANT FROM GEN. BANKS CORPS.

Advance OF the Troops to Harrisonburg
and Suray-Thc Shenandoah Valley
Abandoned by the Enemy-Thc Rebel
Forces En- Route for GOrdonsvillc, &c.
WASHINGTON, April %, 1862.
The following has been received at the War Depart.
mept:- -
NEw MARKET, April 20, 1852.
To E. W. STANTON, Secretary OF War
Our advance is near Harris ,nburg. wo have troops
across the mountains protecting the bridges the She
nandoah at Almy, and on the suray road
To-day we passed force forward to Suray Tho peo-
ple were greatly alarmed at first account Of the
ports circulated by the rebels as to tho treatment they
would receive from US but in the Of few hours
they became quite reconced to the presence Of the
troops.
There is good road to warrentou twenty five miles,
and turnpike to Culpepper Court House, the same dis
tancc.
In several recent sharp skrmshss with the enemy
We lost three men.
Tho rebel jackson has abandoned the Valley Of vir
gina permanently, and is route for Gordonsvls By
the way Of the mountains.
Every day brings its prisoners and numerous deserers
from the rebels. N p. BANKS, Major General.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
LETTER OF HIS ROYAL HIGnNEse

MANAssAs JUNCTION, Va March q 1902.
DEAR SIR--l have received your letter and thank you
for not having doubted OF the interest should take
the suerings Of the poor neghbors Of Gowa After
ing witnessed than the msforuues OF the Irish
its own soil, admire daily here the continent
o america s energies and devotion 10 the country of its
adoption have sent order 10 Messrs. Coutts Il Co
London TO hold ut your disposal tho Of go which
You may get through their correspondent Dublin and
aid the subscription list OF the members OF the
Club. LOUIS PHILIPPE DOR EANS
To RoBFRI MF(REyy Esq.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
IMPORTANT FROM ALABAMA.
General Beauregard's Despatch to General
CooPor-Arrival OF R cbel Re
atCorSnth-Great Importance OF General
MttcheI's Occupation OF Huntsville, sc.

The GGseitt's Huntsville (Ala.) correspondence says
that Beauregards despatch to General Cooper calling
reinorcemsnts, found in the telegraph Office havn
passed the wires before Mtcbes division reached
Huntsville ard about twOhrds Of the reinforcements
called for had already passed down to Cornth. The
remainder collected at Chattanooga and at othor
points on the Tennessee river being unable to for
ward on account Of General Mtchel's distractions
Beaoregards despatch was partly written in cypher, but
was easily translated by General Mitchell. The rolling
stock captured by General Mitchell has been 10
Nasby lie.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
CAMP WINFIELD Scou,

IN PROFIT Of JOhhIOWHj va, hpru ~, 1907. i
F,oht Of TIC People from the Scene Of Optratos- Visi TO
the Mansies " Unioa- Loving Virgi..a.-A Sample Of
the Rebel DespotisD- WhaI e Coiored Folks Say" Cal.
for1.ia Jos,n Of ne Berdan Sharpshootsrs, dc.
Tho map Of the sego of Yorktown 10 1851 publ shsd 10
the HERALD forms o subject Of Interesting study 10 Off
GERS and men here. The 1dsy Of lie outline Of York
town and the creeks ravines swamps and land on and
abors which encarnpod 10 apparent to tho most
casual observer The road 10 Hampton s st used
aud The house now occupied hospital Ia not far ey
douy from wbcre the hospital stood tho Rsvout ION
ary siege.
IL is true the aspect Of tho country has changed
einco tho tmo the commander Of our Reyohit onary
heroes occupied this ground But there arc the ind
ngs OF the river aud creeks and rocks and
ravnes and hihs ssd plains the as then--tho
broad bold and ndobc stamp Of nature, ever present
aud unchangcsblc Tho memory aud thought Inspire
patriotic feeling and there s that in II and all tho co.
incident Of national struggle and purpose
that carries confidence Of victory in the days OF
coming contest. | may state, IN this connection tha,
in several places have been found the ruined remains of
these ancient carthworks this forenoon II is on the
pcnnsuar plot Of ground the cnemys works on tho
right formed by bend Of Wormsiey creek The forlna
ton Of tho carhwork is plainly disconble, the ditch
aroaud u and RIO pits Pine trees cover the spo,
now 90 s,cu 90 tho gentle mu'uu Ing OF tho wind
tht.u n thc Pine too tops ~ like holding mighty com
uoon with the souls Of tho patriotic dead, who II
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
Com limentary Resolutions from Ohio 20
Gen. Shields.

The following complimentary resolutions have been re-
ceiyed by Gen. Shields from the Legislature Of Ohio
Resolved, by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives OF OHIO That vote OF thanks be and 10 hereby
tendered TO Brig Gen Shields and the brave officers aud
men under his command for their gallant conduct IN the
recent victory at Winchester, Va
Resolved That tho Governor be and he is hereby re-
ouestod TO transmit copy Of the foregoing resolutions
10 G,p Shields, to be read TO his command.
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
The Famine in Ireland.
THE COUNT lie PARIS ON THE LOYALTY or

IRISH TO THE UNION.
TTMEs
SIR-Wi you have the Kindness to insert in your neA:
publication the following letter addressed 10 me, the
Treasurer Of tho Gowla Ang ing Club Relief Fund for this
district by his Royal lehness the Count dc Parish His
Royal Hgbness was member OF the club Tor two
therefore took The liberty of bringing under is
notice the deep distress at present existing this local
ty. feel assured that his letter will be perused with
much interest by tn sc who sympathize with the wants
Of the suffering poor. ROBERT MECREDY.
DEcu Gall Anft
The New York herald., 1862-04-23
CANr BEtoRE YoRK1owy, Aprll 10

tAMI BEtCkt YORKTOWN, hpfII ~, 49,.
Operations Of One of TIC CopsHe Second Linc-State Of
the Peninsula and tie Wtalher DC.
The corps TO which hayo been attached has had as
yet but little participation the exciting operations
gong on for the reduction Of tho rebel stronghold at
Yorktown. Thus far the only portion Of this corps
gagged has been battery OF OF the brgades. The
duty assigned to tho battery has been 10 prevent work
upon small mud fort about two and half miles Distant
and for several days the pieces have been served quite
tnuing operations spite of the occasional shells
dropped around them. None of tho infantry have
been engaged The corps will probably be moved TO the
front and the Afforded the opportunity which
they ardently desire 70 have hand in the game
going on.
The peninsula may be termed the paradise Of frogs
All night long the country around is scarcely bearabe on
OF the Internal racket which goes continually
from the noisy dcnzens Of the marshes and ponds which
abound this tongue Of Virginia territory But there
from this nuisance, and the camps endure
best they The weather here has become sudden
ly June-ko Tho days are as warm as in New York
during that month while the ghis IN the ccarngs are
cool IN October strange combinato weather
prevail, and there approhensons that the
health OF the troops will suffer in consequence OF the
den changes from heat ~ cold. Already there ap-
poarances Of slight ncreage IN typhoid cases. but IL
may be that with proper precautions the threatened evils
will be avorted poor country decidedly is this
peninsula which the federal troops called upon "
tight for Flat and unutorCstng, unproductivc
profitable impossible rainy weather. and almost unn.
hab table IN dry, IT affords very little the way OF
attraction to o stranger The former inhabitants have
all left and Wow OF tho apparently God
taking themselves any where else The government
will have possess Of the whole pen usula under
the oonsCaon act but do not think tho whole concern
will pay the expenses, however disposed Of.
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Italy.

lt0Rys
Inc Ministry had gwen orders 10 increase the number
oS iron plated ships.
conspiracy o great extent s eald 10 have been dis
covered among the clergy Of Bologna.
j. ~ conf med that engagement had taken place
tween the royal troops and tho brgands under Crocc0
and IL was reported that Crocco himself was killed.
Rimors current that Austria intended to ncor 90
rate with the army The best troops Of the Duke OF No.
deia, sending the remainder 10 infest the Neapoan
PROV inces Discomfort prevailed upon this among
the Nlodenese troops.
In the Italian Chamber OF Deputies, the 9Th inst,
Sgnor Caracola Request ed explanations Of the ministry
20 The measures taken aga ns brgandage, which has
Gently broken out anew in the Capanata. He demanded
tnat the negotiations for the removal Of Francis H. from
Rome should be renewed
signor RataZzi acknow lodged that trouble had
IN some OF the southern provinces of tho ehgdom lie
beeved however, that the reports OF the outbreak had
been exaggerated, because, having inquired If any
augmentation Of the military force was required Gen.
La Marnora had stated that none was necessary He
placed fun trust in the officials recently despatched 10
these provinces Signor Rataz2 continuet-"W With re-
gard to the removal Of Francis II. from Rome the 60
vernment OF the King insists on pointing cut that the
presence OF the exKng s the source Of The disorders
arising from brigandage The government believes that
the Emperor recognizes the evil and perceivss the
cessy OF providing against its continuance but it is i'm
possible TO succeed in vanquishng all difficulties at
siuglo blow Sgnor feuuCell added few words, and
the s'bjeCt dropped.
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that on the last day Of February there increase IN
the Northwestern district (Which comprises Lancashire
ing Gay last year In other parts OF the country the
increase is comparatively triiing
Ihe crops IN England are represented as most pfons
ing and luNuia ant There III greatly increased pfeao'n VI
wheat sown, and tho crops from three weeks 10
mouth earlier than last year
The Earl OF Derby suffering from an attack OF in
uenza coupled with gout and unable TO attend to
his Parliamentary duties. lie was improving however
Notice had beon given in the Common Council oi Lon,
don Of motion present the honorary freedom OF the
city IN gold box TO Mr. George Peabody Tor his mum
oent gift of tl50 900 for the permanent relief OF the
poor OF London.
France.
The Moaiteur publishes circular addressed by Count
PesgDy the projects which states that hundred
sixty six conferences Of the Society ST. Vincent
de Paul have each declared in favor OF acting ndepen
denty OF another and that eighty eight conferences
accepted the General Council under the presidency
of high dignary OF the church Count Persgny states
that the question Of organization has been definitely
settled by the conferences, and the legal existence OF
the society admitted by an imperial decree, each Of the
conferences Of the society will henceorh exist ndepen
IDENTIFY OF each other and have connecting central tie
Count PersiSny then, aIludng TO letter Of NJ Baudon
ia which that gentleman asserted that no would preserve
the ceItralizng power Of the society says that this
would be niraction OF tho laws which would not DO
permitted by the government
Statements and counter statements had been made re-
atve TO General GuyonE IscaIl from Rome; but accord
ng 10 the latest runors he was not to be disturbed.
proposition Of the Archbishop Of Toulouse TO cole
biate as glorious event massacre OF Protesants three
centuries ago severely condemned by the principal
French journals. -
Accounts from the manufacturing districts state that
more animation preyaied among them and that the
operatives were better employed than for some time
past Shopkeepcrs, however, complaining and il is
remarked in Paris that the advertisements from large
establishments winding up and selling of at aud under
first cost are more than at any period since
ls4s. At Lyons The trade il silk had become quite
dull
The accounts Of the growing crops are favorable.
Bfeadstufls were dull and rather lower in Paris.
Tho Paris Bourse on the 9Th instant opened brm but
closed FIAT at &c. 80.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-04-03
From Washington.

From Washington.
WAsHlNG1oN, April 2.
Especial to tho Tribune
It il stated that tho Senate Military Committee
dsscnts from tho rule that v0lu nteer officers must
seek for promotion in their own branch OF service
only they think vacancies in the regular army
should be filled by experienced men from the vol
unteer regiments in preference to civilians.
Mr.. Ages Of the Caicopeo Msnufsctorv, has pre-
sented Flag Officer Foote with . sword, and Lieut..
Worden with cutlsss.
Especial to tho Times.1
Prisoners taken in the recent reconnaissance to
the Rappahannock, state that the rebel force in
that vicinity consists Of eight regiments Of infan-
Try, two Of cavalry. and six pieces Of artillery.
Gen. f. WelIs, Of Evansville notoriety, vas in
command on the return Of our forces 70 Warren
ton junction.
The rebels hover around the outskirts Of our
army, and frequently succeed in picking up small
parties Of cur men, who, contrary to commands go
out on fool hardy foraging expeditions.
Information has just been received from the
Times corrssp ,ndent on the Lower Potomac, that
co tr.baods from frsdericksburg report hat Ten.
nessee is now occupied BY thirty regiments of the
enemy, the main part Of which have arrived there
within the last three days.
They report the steamer st. Nicholas and IN.
other, which formerly piled to different points on
the Rsppshannock, - beng held in readiness to
transport rebel troops down the Rappshsnnock 20
some Iont.
9th r rebel troops srs reported ~ having gone
down York River to reinforce tie enemy's ,sition
1t the mouth, where tho rebels have batteries.
Small detschments of rebel cavalry still occupy
Aequia Creek, and - fee mp ~ Dumfress.
Another magasine has been found 1t Shipping
Point, containing large quantity Of shells.
itIsmld's dispatch.]
About one and half millions Of eix per cent.
eerti 5cates were issued to-day, chiefly Of the de-
nomination Of 500. The checks and warrants
now amount to about $40, 100000.
Yesterday the JscCb He'll and Stepping Stone
visited Transport. boats crew from each YES
eel, sent shore. They visited nearly all the
batteries in that vicinity, including one on high
hill, about half = uils back Of Evanepost, where
wss mounted the gun that Capt. Eastman had
attempted ursueeessfully to buIss. It 10 . s2-
pounder. This battery, sided By nsld pieces, was
Intended 70 cover the retreat Of the rebels through
the woods in the ress in the event Of their being
driven from the lower batteiies. l. vas we'll de-
tended by Sils pits. Sssesai men vent consider.
able distss,e ist. the conn r., bat there vsre no
signs of fsbel troops nsr inhsbissnte. Both par.
tiss II sss1sn sabssqsssty ssssrned On shore,
= nee0aAa6 = Nsok Oe00aa1iag nsRsa, 4 ~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-04-03
STATE OF IOWA, ADJrTANr GENERALS 0FrIcE.,
Desnoines, March "a, 1862. :
ARRANGEMENTS wiz d SleH M aAbONiS.

Capt. W. A. W Gait Of the steamer "a 1linc,
has made arrangements with this Dcpi.tlne to
convey al! sick wounded or di- abled, furlorg ghed
and discharged soldiers q. ono half fare
When it is considered that the fare includes sub.
sistence, this is a verJ generous anans cement.
1t il hoped this Department will soon be able
to report further arrangements with other Steam
boat lines for the conveyance Of soldiers at re-
duced rates.
In order to prevent imposition on officers Of
mb,sts, who may be disposed to make as lib
eral arrangements rs that above named, and in
order that soldiers may receive the benei Of the
same, officers arc requested. in granting fur,oughs
or discharges, tc note the Of tho furlough o,
discharge Mt tho bottom thereof, and sign tho
same, as these arrangements are made for the BEN
eft Of the soldiers. The State has no pccu iary
interest in the matter The soldiers Of the classes
referred to, pay their own fare.
Soldiers should present thei. furloughs or dis
charges for examination al the Offices Of Clerks Of
Steamboats, in order to procure tickets at the re-
duced rates. N b. EAKER
mh25l Adjt Gent Of iowa.