The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-29
General Intelligence.

mary of her news was obtained She has two batteries
of artillery on board, for Halifax /,
The steamers Anglo Saxon, from Portland, ana Fhe
Glasgow, from New York, arrived out on the 81:
Confidence in peace gained strength daily Cens2i=
had advanced to the quotations current before tue aren't
affair There a strong conviction that the EufoFa'
due at the departure OF the Arabia, would onS sotu
ton of the Mason and Siidel affair
A suspicious steamer was cruising m the hlgtsh |
channel supposed to be the privateer Sumter 1t Is
more likely the T. S. gunboat Tuscarora
The ship Sheppard had left Liverpool for eWOreals
Sales of cotton for four days $4,000 bales. cen
siderable advance took place during the week. ana te
Neutrality-suspicious. for mddling Orleans were l24gl$4
while private authorities quote sales at ID during the
week. On Friday % 900 bales were Sold the market
closing at a further advance of Id. per pound
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-An officer now here, afId
who was in the recent fight near New Market orluge
will make affidavit that fifty armed negroes, hanked py
whites formed the centre, and that they fought better
than their fellow soldiers.
WAsHrNGroE, Jan 20.-The Confederates have evac-
uaed Mesa and fallen back protect an apprehended
attack upon the seaboard line.
ST. LOUIS Jan. 1.-THE federals are in anticipation
Of an early attack from jeff Thompson at Pilot hnGb.
The federas were recently defeated by Jeff Thompson
near Ironton.
The New York Post says funds we're dull, in conae-
ouence of the suspense about Burnside expedition no
tdinos of Butnsdcs movements have been recelVedat
Washington Numbers of field batteries were sent I'll
with the expedition
The following passengers have arrived at Norfolk, By
flag Of truce: Mira Julia A. Drew and three chdrenoi
Savannah and John L. Hart, OF the Plttsytyanla Dfa
goons who is on parole.
RIcHNoyD Jan 23-Further intelligence has been
received confirming ZollicofTers defeat and death.
Gen. Crttcnden was in command with eight reiyi-
mens and six pieces OF artillery lie attacked the enemy
in a strong position at Fishing creek and repulSed
with heavy loss Upon the death oZolcofer, his array
became confused and utterly routed, losing all
their artillery baggage, equipments, Ne
The whole loss of the Contederates is about 2JO
killed and wounded
Dispatches from Dr. ChaiIe, of New Orleans, OF GIT,
tendens staff says the Confederate army are now in Full
retreat towards Knoxville.
RIcHNoND, Jan 23-Reliable intelligence states Hat
the battle took place Sunday eleven miles from Mil
Springs in Puaskie county Kentucky, on Fishing cre%k
Zocoer fell and great disaster occurred while attack
ing the enemys strong position, when the ConleGer-
ates retired their camps The enemy then attacked
oar breastworks and sheed camps when our troops
retreated in disorder.
The cause of the disaster will be fully investigated;
and while the public freely assign the probable cause
/ it may be premature 10 announce 1t.
1 NORFOLK Jan. 23.-A flag of truce brings north2rn
papers of the 10th and 2Ist inst. The Philadelphia
Press Of the 2lst inst gives account OF the defeat
of Zoicoffer the 18th inst, at Somerset 1t states
that Zocoer was killed and his body III possession o.
the federas Bale Peyton it says, was also amongtouI
killed Our loss put down ut 275 killed and wounted
The battle lasted all day The federal loss put d"r
at rs from the 10th Indiana regiment Other losses are
/ not reported ,
WILM1xGroy, Jan. 2I.-A dispatch from G0dsb@ro'
at p ~, saws a large crowd of women and children
have arrived from Newben, by the train this evening
No other news. Fight expected
A special express has arrived from Goldsboro' and
states there were at Hateras at E NJ on the l0thst
one hundred and twenty-five s@l of the enemF-one
hundred vessels inside and twenty-five large steamers
outside the bar. Private information says the enemy
intend to attack Newbcra and HYDE county and RoaEokt
inlet simultaneously Confidence is expressed in the
ability of our forces for holding their position.
SAvASNAH Jan. 21.--This morning News SAYS Aes
teray private letters from the Carolina coast say the
federal vessels had not left Port Royal and the picket
report 40 or 50 up Broad river, about fifteen miles from
Port ROYAL entrance.
SAvASxAH, Jan. 22.-The Republican of this morn
ing saws that in the Confederate court on Aorday
Capt D. s. Martin charged with Ascending with TIN
Yacht Wanderer, was found guilty.
The News learns from gentleman from Florida tina
the Cedar KEYS was captured by the federal Thurs
day Heavy firing was heard in that direction the aan
day.
A letter received here, dated the 9th, from Ceda
KEYS confirms the capture Of the latter place. TIN
Yankees burned the town. wharves and five loade'
schooners in port also fifty bales of cotton and One hun
dred and fifty barrels of turpentine
The schooner Fanny escaped up Christal river.
A fat with fifteen men and some ladies, was capture
! by the yankees and the men ironcd
The capain of the schooner Ann Smith and soma civ
ians were released parole after two days eoine
ment.
A letter from Fernandna, in the Republican, say!
'The citizens Of Cedar Keys not molestedanfi pr
vate property not taken. The enemy have Jeff tn
f place.
AUGUSTA, Jan. pa private letter from Char'ssto
this morning says five stone vessels were sunk ii til
3 channel yesterday.
MOBILE, Jan 22-The schooner Wilder from Elav,
ma loaded with cigars and sundries was captured o
the goth by the bockadng feet, thirteen miles elo
E fort Morgan
The following official dispatch was received from tt
fort on the 2lst: Capt Cottre and men had char
and creditabe contest yesterday the mouth Of Il
lagoon over the schooner Wilder No loss of life
e our side The enemy lost the ships gig and numb
of men, but succeeded IN taking the schooner and ht
Is cargo.
editor of the late Sandy Valley Advocate, who arrire
e here from Sandy Valley we learn the second nyasic
e of eastern Kentucky has ended in dsgraceulr ou
e Monday last Col Garfeld's forces, including the A.
Ohio 10th Kentucky and 1900 cavalry, had proc&edt
J. up the Big Sandy to Paintsvie within seven mics
the rebel camp when they were met by truce bearir
Il message from Humphrey Marshall, asking if matte
n could not be arranged without fight.
E. Col. Garfield Immediately replied he could offer
e arrangement except either to fight surrender Unco
l. donav. Marshall then addressed his men, itfoml
i them they had alternative excepting to surrRnGer
dsband, and giving them this choice. They decided
disband and Immediately collected and set hre.to
their Wagons tents camp equpage, supplies, etc. tn
d. each permitted to take of himself, aid
e. whole force scattered in confusion
al No attempt made anything but their cam
which was hauled off. Col Garfield dispatched his O.
m airy in pursuit They expect capture the guns
tn perhaps pick up many of the flying rebels
v The rebels in northeastern Kentucky, from the hi
IN estimate in which Marshall military abilities were he
had strong hopes of success under his leadership.
Y sufficient federal force will be left in this region
IS secure its future peace and safety.
m CAIRO, Jan S-Jeff Thompson's band is again jnfe
as ing the country of Commerce. Prices landing
ee southwest of Cape Girardeau A body of them are
of Williams mill, near Saxton, grinding wheat The
of mander of them are scattered about in various pa
IN OF that county Boats coming down the river shot
e- exercise great
nd Jefs force has been materially reduced OF late,
numbering not over 500 men
ou After the returR of the expedition from Birls Pc
lis last night second foFee consisting of detchme
ur from the 10th Iowa, 22d and 18th Illinois, under co
ur mand of Col Pursell of the first named rcgimergt
ed for Charleston, Mo. They got away from Birds po
v about / o'clock P. NJ. About daylight this merrl
their advance fred upon by the rebel cavalry VIII
r. they seeking, lying in ambush in cornfeld
As soon as they had fired, they jumped on their hor