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(Signed.) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
PROM VORKTOWN-

NEAR YoRKrows, April 9, 1.20 P. M-The
weather still continues unfavorable for military
operations. It has been raining for nearly two
days; the creeks arc very much swollen, and the
low grounds covered with water, making the
roads almost impossible for empty wagons.
Information received shows that the rebels
have force of 10000, which is being rapidly
added to by troops from the neighborbood of
Richmond, which is one dayfrom Yorktown by
railroad and river--they having four steamers
and sixteen transports in use, and by the time
the roads are in condition for the Union army to
move, the rebels may be able to meet them with
one hundred thousand-the flower Of their ar.
my, with the best arms in a strong entrench-
ed position opposed to our troops, occupying
their present position. The military authori.
ties have no means of ascertaining the extent
of the rebel works.
Information obtained through deserters, con.
trabands aud other sources show that the enemy
have nearly 500 guns, some Of them Of the larg-
est calibre.
The rebel Gen johnson with some Of his
forces has arrived;::he takes command in person.
They intend making desperate resistance 70
our advance. Their forces extend from the
James TO the York rivers, entirely across the
Peninsula.
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snow.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10.-Twelve inches Of
snow fell last night, but it is rapidly disappear
ing under the sunshine.
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A Proclamation.


By tie President of the United States
1t has pleased Almighty God to vouchsafe
signal victories to the land and naval forces
engaged in suppressing an internal rebellion
and at the same time to avert from our country
the dsngers of foreign Intervention and inva-
zion. 1t is therefore recommended to the peo-
Pile of the United States that at their next week.
ly assemblages, in their accustomed places of
worship, which shall occur after this proclama-
ton shall have been received, they especially
acknowledge and render thanks to our Heavenly
Father for these inestimable blessings. that
they then and thare implore especial aid in be-
half of all those who have been thrown into
affection by the councils of sedition and civil
war; and that they reverently invoke the Divine
guidance of our national councils to the end
that they may speedily result in the restoration
Of peace, harmony and unity throughout our
borders, and the hasty establishment of fraternal
relations among the countries Of the earth.
In witness whereof have here under set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed. Done in the City of Washington,
thia 10th day Of April, in the year of our Lord
1860
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Gen. POpe's CanaI-Isen. Halleck -.
0umes command, &c.


ST. Louis, April 9.-Gen. Pope's official re.
port says that the canal across the Peninsula at
New Madrid, through which four steamers and
several barges we're taken, is twelve miles long,
six miles of which were through heavy timber,
which had to DO sawed off by hand = feet I'M
der water. This great and laborious under.
taking originated with Schuyler Hamilton, and
the work was performed by Col. Bissell's Engi
neer regiment
Gen. Halleck and portion of staff left for Ten
nessee river this afternoon, and will Immediately
assume command in the field.
Democrats special
The rebels were pursued by eight thousand of
our cavalry.
Rebel prisoners state that Beauregard made a
speech to his troops before entering the fight,
saying that he would water his horse in Tennes.
see river or in hell; that the fight before them
was hell unless successful.
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WAsHINaf0N, April l0.-Hscretafy Stanton
orders the Military Supervisor Of tho telegraph
% stop all telegraphic conmunications TO the
Philadelphia Inquirer, until Il Il satisfactorily
proven that their dispatches from the army near
Yorktown was duly authorised.
Allapplications for passes BY editors and news.
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FROM ISLAND NO, 10.

New MADRID, April S.-The Union force cap
tured to-day 5000 Confederate prisoners who
were endeavoring to retreat from Island 10 and
other rebel Notifications. Three Generals and
other officers were taken with them. General
MCGOWAN Yves in command assisted BY Generals
Stuart, Mccall, Gray and Gavitt. Gen. Stuart
was class mate of Pope's.
The rebel floating battery Pelican came drift
ing down the river last night. II was caught
and towed into Point Pleasant, where it now
lies Some shots we're fred into it from our
batteries as itpassed them, .undcr the impression
that some rIse was attempted by the enemy in
thus giving up an engine Of war, which was in.
tended to accomplish marvellous results for
them. No one was on board, and no damage
was done to the machine.
A gunboat also drifted down nearly to the
upper fort, where it sunk and is now almost out
of sight--the smoke stacks and some of the ma
chinery only being visible; which the rebels
stole last summer and transferred into the Con.
federate service, was scuttled by them last night
and set adrift. She was caught, however, and
brought in to shore here just as she was sink
ing. She has since been pumped out, and Is
now nearly ready for use.
Gen. Pope returned to his headquarters to.
night, having been absent since yesterday
morning He has not yet made public his plans
for future operations.
This encampment will probably be broken up
in a day or two A heavy rain is falling to.
night, which, in addition, to previous storms,
makes our level camping ground quite too moist
for comfort.
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Contrihutaons Tor enc Weunaes.

PEoRIA, April l0.--Ssventsen hundred dollars
in money, and one car load Of delicacies, have
been contributed by the citizens Of this place
for the benefit Of the wounded at Pittsburg.
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Occupation or Beaufort.

New YoRK, April lO-A letter to the Times,
from Beaufort, North Carolina, dated the Slst
of March, says that detachment from General
Parker's Brigade, consisting of the Rhode Island
4th and 9th Connecticut, crossed to Beaufort on
Tuesday night. In the day time their passage
would have been disputed by the Fort, but they
landed and entered the town without opposition
or without finding 50 much IS guard to chal.
lenge their approach.
In the morning the citizens found their houses
we're guarded by Union troops, and the town in
their possession. The visit, however, was by no
means surprise. The head men came out and
met Major Allen, and rendered to him and his
troops the freedom Of the city. They were in.
vited to their houses, and every evidence of good
will was exhibited BY the people towards the
new corners. On the whole, their reception Was
courteous and gratifying. They declared they
eminent, and were good Union men.
Large numbers have daily come 70 the Majors
Headquarters to take the oath Of allegiance.
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AARRIAeE OF BARON RorHscHILD. The civil
marriage Of Mile. Adele do Rothschild with Bar
on Solomon Rothschild, took place on wedues.
day, March 18th, at Frankfort. The religious
ceremony was performed on the following day, ati
the synagogue, by the great rabbi of the con-
sistory Of Paris All the members Of the Rotha.
child family from Paris, London and Vienna were
present.
THE hosRlrALirIKs OF CisorSSArL-How 6t.
ting and beautiful II was that Cincinnati the
City Of Pork, should offer tribute Of eecs 10
Wendell Phillips, the Advocate of Ham, or az
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Be.admitred TO Mails

Be-admItted TO Mails
WASHINGTON, April l0.-The Freemans Jour
nal is, by order of the Post Office Department
re-admitted to the mails from this week.
WelIand Canal.
ST. CArHARINE, G. W., April 9.-The Wei
land Canal will be opened for navigation on the
18th inst.
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Another Fight Expected IN Arkansas.

ST. LOUIS, April l0.-The Republicans cor
respondent with Gen. Curtis says: From facts
learned in camp, another battle between the
Federal and Rebel armies in that direction is
not at all improbable, and that within short
period.
Two hauls Of counterfeits were made here
yesterday, and 100000 in bogus U. s. Treasury
notes aud 81 5000 on the State Bank OF Indiana,
together with complete set Of engraver's TOOLS
plates, presses, &c, have been captured. The
guilty parties were also arrested. The bills are
we'll executed and calculated 10 deceive the best
;ndoaS
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From New Mexico.

KANSAS CRY, No., April THE Ssnte re
mail has arrived.
The Texans, one hundred and fifty strong, had
evacuated Santa Fe and were marching down
the river.
II was reported that Col. Candy had intercept
ted an express with orders to the commander Of
the Texan forces to evacuate the territory and
return to Texas.
Col. Slough had left Fort Union with l,40o
men to effect IA junction with Col. Candy.
The Texans were exacting contributions and
forced loans from the nhsbitants--as high "a
t20,0 200 being extorted from single individuals
residing near Albuquerque; clothing and pro.
visions were taken from merchants without re-.
gard to politics or circumstances
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Fire In New York...Invsstment OF Beau.
fort.

NEW YORK, April l0-Last night fire broke
out in the five story marble building, No. SO
Duane street. the premises of David Sterritt &
Co., importers of laces and embroideries The
entire building and its contents were destroyed.
Sterritt l. Co.'S loss is supposed to be $780, 900.
The first floor was occupied by Hoffman, Place
Co., dealers in gentleman's furnishing goods.
The greater part OF the stock was removed. Loss
about 80, 600; said to be insured Loss on the
building about 100000
The Times Beaufort letter of March 3lst says
Lieut.. Hoxton, from the Chippewa, landed yes.
terday and had an interview with Major Allen
touching the arrangements for the capture of the
Fort a
A guard from the Rhode Island 4th crossed
over on Saturday and Sunday, taking possession
Of the beach south west of Fsrt Macon, and cut
ting of the communication with the cattle on
which Colonel White has drawn heretofore for
his supplies OF fresh beef. Thus, step by step,
the fertilization is surrounded by our forces and
final attack will not be long delayed.
Guards have been placed aboard the British
ships Reliance and Condor found at Beaufort
loaded with rosn and turpentine
Since the cenfagration after the battle at
Newbern it is reported that some seven thousand
barrels Of spirits of turpentine have been con.
sumed In this vicinity. About 10000 barrels
are now loading for New York.
Latest from Fortress Monroe.
WASHINGTON, April lO.--The latest news re-
ceived from Cherry Stone reports everything
quiet in the vicinity Of Fort Monroe. A strong
wind was blowing and the sea running very high.
Occupation or Beaufort.
New YoRK, April lO.-A letter to the Times,
from Beaufort, North Carolina, dated the 3lst
of March, says that . detachment from General
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Island No. 10.

ST. LOUIS, April l0.-A special report from
Island No. 1O,says 200 hogsheads of sugar, sew
eral hundred barrels of molasses, 80 cannon,
400 wagons, 1875 horses, 600 mules 5000 stand
of small arms 80 pieces Of light artillery, and
great quantity of blankets, clothing, &C., have
fallen into our hands, The total number of
prisoners captured is 5,O00-one Maj. Gen., Nc.
Call, and Brig. Gems. Gaull, Waller and Scham.
The prisoners are being embarked for Illinois as
rapidly as possible.
About Sc, 600 solid shot and immense quaint
ties of ammunition also taken
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HARTFORD, April 9. Gov. Buckiugham's ma
jority is greater than last year; it is 1000. The
Senate is unit against the Democrats. The
House stands 1s1 Republicans against SO Dem
Ocrats
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Latest from Fortress Monroe.

WAsHIHGroS, April l0.-The latest news re-
ceived from Cherry Stone reports everything
quiet in the vicinity Of Fort Monroe. A strong
wind was blowing and the sea running very high.
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From FOrtrees NIOnrOe.

BALTIMORE, April l0.-The Old Point boat
has arrived. The news of the capture of Island
No. 10 caused great rejoicing and enthusiasm
Tho storm had somewhat absted toward evening.
Reports from the army represent our forces
facing exposure undauntedly.' The enthusiasm
confidence in Gen. Mcclellan was undisturbed.
The time has not been lost, and the retreat Of
Msgruder and his forces or their defeat is con-
sidered certain.
The prospect Of clearing up is looked for with
anxiety at Old Point, in the belief that sunshine
and the Merrimac come together. All seem con-
6dent that. she will be captured or sunk
, 1862-02-01
TIE BURNSIDE ExPEDIrxoy.

Ii the present issue VIC lay hef,re our
.%s'icrs the notes Of sur Special Reporter
s';rel":she't, WHO accompanies tho Burn
shit expedition, giving Il succinct and
t;scl'ly interesting sketch Of the situation
ct the fleet at lIatter&s Inlet, It's perils aud
cNnt=u1es by sta and land, the latter i'll
t.|'lding operations Of army shalas and
hawai- contractors. moro cruel and danger
Us even than stormy Ua.teras'' itself
We Lave already alluded TO these last
lalncd evils, and deem that nothing more
tsn lie needed than such established facts
|" raise Il storm OF indignation that shall
t'cfeat every scheme thus laid, and turn tho
tolls and snarcs Of the traitorous and mer-
ccnary gans to their own destruction.
For the better understanding Of the PC
t':liar relils Of ihc passage Of l1attcras In
lc:. We accompany the notes Of our cor
RESPONDENT n with an authentic diagram
fen, ;i!t charts Of the Coas; Survey. The
cl.a1nc} is marked by the black line, and
lis acress shifting shoals, the SIND bars
ilargi1!g with every current, which here
r;4r viii violence and power peculiar Ia
Ills part Of the Atlantic coast. Withou;
i,t:s, arcess is unsafe si4vc T., vessels Of the
licl:cs: draft, and Gen. Burnsidc's difficult
it's *rc ;bus 1.y The diagram and tie ap-
}et.c>t report, fully sul before tnc rellcr
, 1862-02-01
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 1, 1856

pay the expenseEof the war. and when his
own supple: give out, he will sec to It that
activity and awaat succor, but will try the
Napo1eonic practice of subsisting his men
upon theft These are his freely expressed
views, aud just - soon as Providence, OF the
Commodore relieves him from series of the
most disastrous and annoying circumstances
that ever heset any military Commander, just
SO soon will the fg begin to fly from the backs
Of the North Caflaina wildcats.
The departure Of the first mail north affords
an opportunity for sending of the enormous
quantity Of letteE9 which have been accumu-
]ating here for ttepast ten days, as we'll Us the
yoluminous dispatches Of the reporters, who
have been afflicted with the caeoethes scribendi,
in consequence pK the abundance Of matcriai
for them to wdk up. Thie mail vii alzo
positively relieye the appFehenslons for the
safety and health Of the expedition. which We
know must be feH at tue North. The health
is remarkably good. The number sick in the
entire Division is but 600
don't want to be shot out of gun, but I
trust that my next will reveal what effect is
produced upon tAe rebels By GKAPEsnor.
, 1862-02-01
PREPARATIONS At CAIRO.

I; is Noticeable to what extent prepara-
ii''!'~ 1t Cairo arc }'eing carried. Troops
are arriving there ;:;:il;--ilfantry. artillery
::,d c~yalTy-:ls.a the forces now within
H." ,ist;ict cannot be less than 81, coo to
zo,o>O l"en. The 18th Illinois. that llas
'"cn f'r five months at St. Joseph, No,
:a'ived yesterday; and four other
1:gi1ncil;s are on the way from
t.l1i'rent points. Quite column
j. being concentrated ut Sni1llan1.
81 the mouth OF Cumberland River. There
!:as :'lsu been q Urge arrival Of shells
!'r The mortar feet. The work of man.
la:l&g and organizing the :.unboats pro-
tet@s arace- And from III these prcpara-
:i'':S AID movements the people Of the
Nfs; will instinctivcly draw fresh hope
list something is soon to be done as the
result Of the late reconnaissance near Co.
]"nsl,us. Whether there is to be a move
lnc'lt u nut. one thing is certain, that the
department Of Cairo Will soon he III supc-
-ic- fighting condition, either for otEcn=e or
t:rtrnsr
, 1862-02-01
FROM CAIRO,


CAIRO, January 81.
The Military Commission acting OH the case
IF Dr.. Scales, the horse thief and marauder,
r,'turned verdict Of guilty, He will be sent
to st. Louis, where he will be imprisoned
duE0g the var.
The 1o:h Illinois regiment, Col Smith, will
arrive i>ere at 8 o'clock, from st. Joseph, Mo.
Three m.orc regiments-the 25th Indiana, SD
and 49th uiaois- four Batteries Of artiI-
lery from s Isrfngield, and three batteries from.
St. Louis-m II arrive here in few days.
Tie 28th IlliToiE, recently quazsered at Fort
Holt, has been ordered to PaducaI1
Regiments arriving here viii be sent tosomc
other convenient point to be quartere6-
Eleven thousand t6r hundred 13-inch NOR
tar shells have been ordered here for the use
Of the mortars Of tic u.cztar-boats. It would
appear from this fact th:se our navy intends to
shower these delicate missiles upon Columbus,
The route Of the Paducak packets has been
extended te Smithland.
Recent intelligence from Columbus gives
assurance that great dissatisfaction exists
among the troops there, and thousands will
desert upon the first opportunitv.
, 1862-02-01
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS,

SENATE.
On motion of Mr.. FEsSENDEN of Mc., Al
cditofial in the CHICAGO TKlEtSE stating that
onc.third IF tlle cartridges furnished to the
burnside Expedition contained no powder,
etc, was rtftrrcI to The Government Contract
Committee.
Mr. FOSTER Of Conn, from the Committee
On Pensions, reported Il Lin authorizing tic
Secretary OF the Interior to strike from the
pension rolls all names Of persons who take
arls:s against the United States or lid the rct-
,ls- Thu bill was passed
The joint resolution in relation to the Indus
tlE,l Exhibition ut London, WAS taken uI,. Tho
resolution appropr;atcs *3l,110 for expenses
IF carrying out the former resolution
yocated the resolution
Mr.. HALE Of New Hampshire opposed the
resolution.
The resolution was rejected. Yeas Il, noes
Mr. WILSON of Mo. introduced :, bill to
secure lhe completion uf the south wrst
branch Of the Pacific Railroad. Referred
On motion Of Mr.. TEN EYCK Of n J. the
bill to prohibit the Ceollic trade By American
citizens, was 1aken up aud passed
Thc case Ct ": Bright was taken up
Committee OF Conference on the civil aaa
diplomatic appropriation bill whicl1 was con.
Cured in. Sotlc biltEtands passed.
BrigEt'$ case was coatinncd,
Mr., BRlGHI replied to AlE. Ni}mpt AMI
others. He saitl there never hai been pro-
position Of peace for seventeen Years lie lad
not voted for: and here never lad been any
political issuc i:) he lad not voted against.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
It was resolved that the Secretary Of War
| inform 1he HOUSE Of the pumbcr Of rcGimcntal
| bands employed in the service, and if theiI
services can he dispensed with
| The Committee On Commerce was instruct.
I'd to inquire into the expedicney Of passing
:. law prohibiting the expectation Of oak
! timber.
| The Treasury Note bill was postponed till
! Monday
| Mr.. SARGENT of Ca1ifcTnlt spoke in
favor Of the construction of :. Paeiac railroad
| and telegraph.
| Adjourned till Monday
, 1862-02-01

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.]
ST.. LOUIS, Jan, 81, 1862
L seizure Of furniture was made to-day at
the residence of William G. Clark, i secession
ist, to satisfy an assessment. The joke is,
CLARK OWLS the building in which Gen. Hal
lcck has his headquarters. His secession
neighbors and daughters congreggated around
the premises. and as the wagons drove off,
they yehemcnt1y hissed and cheered for JEFF.
Davis. The secession women are collecting
large numbers Of blankets for the Mcdowell
College prisoners, preparatory to their reno
ya1 to Alton.
Solomon Sturges, Of Chicago, having re-
covered the ting Mulford, adyertises for hands
and leaves Immediately for Cairo, to enter into
the service rs volunteer in Commodore
Foote'S fleet. So says to-day's Democrat.
A Rolla letter says General sige1 has sent
communication direct to the President on the
subject Of his resignation, and expects an
carly reply.
Nearly all the Mercantile Library officers
have taken the oath prescribed By Genera!
Haueck, but Librarian Johnston has not come
to time, although it is believed he will
About TWENTY-FIVE additional prisoners tSye
been relieved on parole, on filing their bond
Of 81 COO to observe the same flithfu!2y till
the var Is over.
Major John Wyatt, Brigade surgeon in
Prices army, arrived here last night, 4 pris-
oncr. &c is accused Of violating his parole.
Edward IT. Shanks, military prisoner, at
tempted to break out of the Fifth street jail,
| lost night, by removing bricks from the wall
the guard discovered the trick IN time.
John Wickhain, lawyer, WIS waited on b1
the police, this morning, and seizure woalf
have tecn made, excepting that Wickhar
| banded over eleven shares Of ba2k stock tt
avert the same.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago sourIaL1
ST. LOUIS, January 81. 1861
There is 4 "big scare among the secession
lists here, occasioned By report that Genera
Halleek had telcgraphed to the Secretary G
War, asking permission to send ava
during The var about Eve hundred Of th
most noisy a1d troublesome Of the seeesn
ibis city. 3nd the reply vas Eve thousand,
! Eccc=Egy"
, 1862-02-01

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, jan 3L-Aftcr one
weeks extraordinary cold, though pleas
ant weather, another rain storm has
commenced in San Francisco, which,
doubtless comes from the flooded portion cf
the State. The storm in most Of the interior
counties has subzided, but communication
with the mining districts is still suspended.
The Legislature, by concurrent resolution,
agrees to assume California's portion Of tho
national direct tax. The resolution passed.
instrueting the delegation in Congress to urge
between San Frapc;seo and japan and China.
AL nayigabie rivers in Oregon arc closed by
jcr
, 1862-02-01

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago THbnuc-]
SFR1BsT1ELD, January 81, 1852.
The Convention debated politics considera-
bly this morning. 4 resolution offered by Mr.
Joslyn called out some strong speeches. The
resolution declared the sovereignty Of the
General Government, and denounced the doc
trine Of State rights and secession. It w:.s not
well received By the Democracy
A resolution was offered By Mr. Brooks Of
Quincy asking the Judiciary Committee to
inquire whether the Abo1itionists OF Secession
lists were accountable fort the war, which caused
some angry feeling. II was laid On tho table.
The first section of Judge Puppies Bank
article was under discussion. Mr.. Wentworth
moved to amend the first section by prohibit
ing the Auditor from issuing any nlor* bills
to any banks low in existence in tue State !;
pending the consideration Of which th,: Cen
yention adjourned.
Mr.. French Of st. Clair offered i resolution
looking TO tho abolishnlent Of the Office OF CT
nal State Trustee.
, 1862-02-01

e The provisional government oi his
Reverend ExccllencT Coy. Marble Nash
Taylor, al Hatterss Inlet, Y. c., has taken
eouragc. il would seem, from the presence
ii the Burnside expedition, and before even
:. t"othold has been got on the mainland,
l.roclamations have been issued for cle.-
il"Es to Congress in Two districts. 4 great
Ct swin3le has moi been rcrrctrated upon
'le people North or South than this IS Pro
,i>iG11al Government III lIattcras.