Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-21
Cnrc.oo. 10Th.

when within four miles of Columbus heavy
eannonading was heard, bnt it was not regu-
lar. Tn moving across the river where Inc
could obtain view. he discovered n heavy
cloud ct smoke covering a large space, and
ne believes the rebels are dismounting their
gums and blowing up the magazine prepara-
tory II evacuatng.
large number of rebel prisoners were
brought down yesterday who belonged or the
Cumberland River, and as they passed their
homes booked wisttuliy for some face of re-
eognition. Many were under the impress
ion that they would he parolcd. and when
they found they were to be sent North were
ready to take any sort Of an oath. Two
thirds manifested a desire to return to their
allegiance. Some acknowledged that they
have been humbugged into their present po-
sitou.
Six thousand prisoners have already ar
rived here. The Others will be brought down
as soon as transportation can he procured
| \ special despatch from Fort Douelson
dated 18th says two more regiments were
captured to-day to the east Of tAe intrench-
mcnt. Numbers of rebel troops came in aud
delivered themselves up.
Twelve thousand stand small arms were
/ tahCu' many ~ Tue TtDel> uSsIf0YeQ tDClf
arms, and large number were thrown into
the river. There are two water batteries
here. The upper one has a heavy rifed gun
OF 81 pound bore and two 80 Founders car.
ronades. The lower battery contained eight
/ - FOUNDERS and . l0-inch Columbiad mount
ed in emhrasnres. Two thousand barrels OF
-four, 200 boxes of beef, aud large guam.
tity OF other provisions were found.
The whole day has been occupied in EN-
barking prisoners, gathering up stores, lnu-
nitions, and buryins the dead. There are a
/ great number OF dead rebels still unburied
Faylors battery WAS charged on five times
saturday, each tiluo repulsiug the enemy
with great slaughter.
1t is currently reported that Governor
Harris Of Tenn, has ordered all fennesseans
u lay down their arms.
ST. LOUIS, 10Th.
\ special despatch 10 TAe Democrat from
Springfield the 18th, says Gen Curtis has
driven the rebel army beyond the Arkansas
line. At ten O'Clock Sunday night we Were
90 miles south OF SPRINGFIELD. The federal
| flag now floats in Arkansas.
Several skirmishes have taken place in the
mountain dciiles. We had six WOUNDED -
The rebels had IL killed and a large number
of prisoners.
NEW York, l9th.
The Times Washington despatch siys
that Andy johnson proceeds to Nashville as
soon as Gen. Buel's army is in possession, to
assist in organizing a provisional Govern
ment.
The Htraid's Washington despatch say.
i that when Gen Mcclellan was asked to-day
J - 4 l.. a. 1 l.. 1
the capture of GAINESVILLE, he replied -
'.Nothing-let the army have one day rest
and We will give YOU all the news you
want
The Secretary of War has referred the
case of Gen. Stone 10 Gen. Mcclellan, and
the latter has ordered court martial, but
the court has not vet been organized. and it
is Il question whether it will be during the
present active operations.
Com. Dupont writes to this city that in a
few days from the date OF his writing a
most brilliant victory may be expected from
his expedition.
5. \. Allen has been appointed agent t.
accompany our forces int, f,nnessee to takC
charge o! the cotton crop in behalf % the
government.
The Tr,juae's Washington despatch says
that Gen Lander resignation hns not beer
received here, aud the people who know biz
impati.nce for fight pray 1t may not come
NEW. YORK. 10Th.
\ private letter from New Orleans datcc
lOth inst, says there exists a large Union
sentiment. and the people begin to expires,
their feelings pretty freely. There is nC
doubt that ON the approach OF the Feleral'
the city will be surrendered without any
fighting.
PHILADELPHIA. 18th.
There is rum or, said to come from Wash
ington, that Stephens Of GlJrgia has resi- N
ed the Vice Presidency of Rebellion, anc
lavors the return - the Union, Very it'll,
confidence can be placed in it.
ST, LOUIS. 18th.
The following dispatch was sent from
headquarters to Cen Mcclellan
The Flag of the Union Is floating in Ar
kansas. Gen Curtis has driven Price from
Missouri ana is several miles across the Ar
kansas line, cutting of Price In the rear
aud hourly capturing prisoners and stores
The army Of the Southwest is doing its duty
nobly.
[SignelI ii W. HAlLEoK,
/ Major General Commanding.
WHEELING, 18th.
The Constitutions Convention adiournet
this evening after 50 days session. Tn,
free State measure was defeated Commits
sioners, however, were appointed, with pow.
er to reassemble the Convention IN ease tn,
new State is not recognized by Congress -
This provision is supposed to look to 4 FIRE,
Safe.
K.xs,s Cry No Feh I-tb