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yorktown. . port Of entry, capital Of
York county, Virginia. is situated on the
right hank of York river, eleven miles
from its mouth, and seventy miles east by
southeast of Richmond. 1t was settled
in 785, and vas eHee aeaHishing The
shipping of the district, Jule both, 1854,
amounted to an aggregate Of 5,9ll tons
enrolled and licensed, and all employed
in the coast trade. Before the commence
ment Of the rebellion Yorktown vas
quiet, unobsrusive httic village Of be-
tween twenty and thirty houses. half OF
them uninhabiied, with the ruins Of tene-
ments destroyed during CORVALLIS siege
visible everywhere. The American breast.
works were nearly obliterated, while the
more permanent intrenchments OF the
British we're still comparatively perfect.--
The out-works wAich the latser were een,-
PEELED to eyacuats on the night OF the
18th Of september, 1871, lie on the wes-
tern outskirts Of the town, and are prob
ably still in good preservation. They were
strong positions, and their abandonment
must have left tho portion OF the town in
which they were situated in very expos
ed condition, aud the American officers,
when they took possession of them. ex-
pressed much surprise at their being VOL
unfairly given up. The most eastern Of
the rcdoubts stormcd by the allied forces
on the 10Th of October, l7Sl, being near
the river, has nearly been washed away !;
that taken By the French portion Of the
army may still be traced. The capture
Of these redoub,s rendered the destruction
or surrender of the British forces newt
able, and on the l7th Cornwallis solicit-
ed . truce and agreed 10 cspi,ulate. The
main works, situated on the eastern edge
Of the town, were in excellent keeping IN
1851 and must have bean formidable
when .bristling with cannon and occupied
by soldiers. The embankment was too
bruud to be perforated by cannon shot,
and too steep to be easily scaled by an
assailant. The field where the lurmallties
of the surrender occurred is respectable
inclosure Of some hundred actes, and it
was about the same in 1881 1t Joins
the town on the SOUTH The very spot
where Gen. O. Harry is said to have de
ivered up his sword and apologized for
the absence Of Oornwailace, Il noW marked
by two poplar trees, which were planted
in commemoration of the event. The
field itself is nearly plain, and is admir-
ably adaptedto the purposes Of drilI and
parade. From the top Of the hill, on
which the town is situated, there is an
excellent view extending into the Chssar
peake Bay, and reaching almost to the
Virginia cApes. Yorktown formerly en-
joyed quite valuable West Indian trade.
The great natural eapabilitiespt the place
as ? basis for military opent;uns, early
attracted the attention Of Jefferson Davis,
and there can be no dopbt that the en-
trsnchnents constructed BY the British
in l7SIhAye been materially strengthened
since the rebellion. When Yorktown
fahs the fate OF the peninsula is sealed
and the route to Richmond opened
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D0- It is said that the attacks on the
Secretary Of the Interior grew ont Of /
qusk,sl about the proposed Agricultural
Bureau. which the Patent 0hlcs wishes
to Ntain. ..l N
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
IMPORTANT SEIZURE At THE SOUTH.

Capture OF the English Steamer Labuan
on the Coast OF Texas-Her Arrival at
This Port I'm Charge OF . Prize Crew.
Dimensions OF the Labuan and what
She Cost, &c., &c.
Yesterday morning witnessed the arrival In the North
river OF another valuable price, captured by the United
States Portsmouth tho LIST utmo, at Becia
Chca. Texan port, few miles from the Rio Grands
She s an English iron propeller and her dimensions are
a. folowsLensh 243 feet width Of beam, twenty fset
tonnage TAI cost Of building, 1915 ooo date Of build
fhs Iabuan ID reported being the property Of tho
Messrs Bailey and Lsathem, extensive merchants in Hu
being sent TO this country she had been engaged in
the Baltic trade After her capture by the Portsmouth
she was taken TO Ship Island where after full inquiry
brought 70 this port in charge Of Acting Master Gilbert
Richmond, who was the prize master on the occasion
In November last she was chartered BY her TO
the Messrs De Jersey merchants In Manchester, Eng
land for six months and since that time she has Madcc
bet vcen Havana and the Southern coast Her outwaI0
cargo consisted among other things, Of BLANKETS ana so
goods: and upon these articles the sum OF *10VVVv
saa q ba a,vo ,,%s Se isbusn was aken prize her posi-
tion was few miles northward ~ gecm svor.S, a.
steamer laden With cSs:n o. % Ts ssusn but observing he
Por,smoyth sSs dsssted in the attempt, and steamed
back up the river. Tho captain ana were oa
~ Mscr richmond the passage here in nine
ds1s from ship Island On the Labuan the prise master
Ny ina cargo Of schooner Wave, of New Orleans,
While on her way 70 that place. and which 10 q
very valuable natureA II consists principally of to-
bacco and Gotten me laouan % viii nov De sent % the
every vigilance will be exercised respecting her. Her
occrs wo told are mon Of excellent conduct, ana
Al present placed. They well treated their way
from ship Island 70 New York and until the case Of The
Labuan Is settled In . court Of lay here tho ssrs .
their domestic comforts.
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
Interestipg from Fort Donelson.
nsls ToSr D5NEis38 coSaRRsf'ooa75ENcS.

FORT DONRLsoN, FeD 10 1867.
Arlual Of General Grant at C1arksue-Rporsod Epacsd
ton of Nashville General Grant Reported Pushing ON
that City-TAe Rebel Prisoners-SeeraI yet Undi,poSd
o-7Ae Arrival and Capture Of ne Rebel Reiorc0nests-
The Total Number Of PrisonUs Thought 10 be about
Esohlses TAo,lsawd, &C., dc.
Ihavc Just arrived At tho FORT and as nnd the boat
about to start on its return Immediately must connno
yscf to but few words just enough to explain the posi-
,,on Of AFFAIRS in general The commander Of this district
has already pushed on and s now In Carksvilc which
has been occupied by portion Of our forces under Gen.
smith, On the arrival Of troops they found tho place
deserted and white Gags flying all along the river Tho
dread Of our gunboats very great - 10 also that Of the
NAV have some soothing influence upon the fleeing in
habtants Of Carksvlle and when they find they will
rsceye protection instead OF thoy will doubt
less return once more TO their homes.
There report floating about that Nashville has been
deserted As have not been able 70 make any strict
inquiries relative 70 the rumor ana therefore give II for
what II Ia worth
Three wounded Union soldiers were brought into the
fort To- The poor fellows have lain In the brush over
since the day OF tho battle and have only lust been dis
covered By those employed in burying the dead. They
win have every care taken OF thsm and strict search
like situation These poor fellows had doubtless crawlsd
into the brush 10 get out Of the confusion Of the battle
and being out Of the regular line OF the wounded
seen by those who have been engaged in look
ing for them.
shall for the present, stay In this neighborhood as
General Grant, who has taken passage the W. H. B.,
with small force Of troops-two gunboss, however, In
advance. II n thought he has pushed on to Nashville.
The rebel dead are not vet all buried. att nsh our
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
General HalIeck's Order Respecting the
Rebel Prisoners In Arkansas.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. q, 1877
General Halleck, In General Order states that suf
hcent information has been received that the rebels in
evacuatng Midtown Arkansas poisoned the provisions
they obliged to abandon and that fortytwo officers
and men poisoned by eating the same. He says we
retate by adopting the barbarous mode of
warfare, nor retaiate by punshng the innocent
for tho guilty The laws OF forbid this. But the
code authorizes to retaate upon the guilty
parties Persons guilty Of such acts when captured
will not be treated ordinary prisoners Of war; will
they bo shot, but suffer the ignomnious punishment
Of being hung eons. Officers Of troops guilty Of such
acts although not themselves the advisers abettors
Of the crime will whom captured, bo put In irons and
conveyed criminals to these headquarters. The laws
Of make their duty to prevent such barbarites.
II they neglect that duty they must suffer the conss.
auences.
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
Advance of Major General Banks
Into Virginia
Bolivar and Charlestown In
Our Hands.
The Rebels Shelling the Rail-
road Trains.
Union SENTIMENT AMONG THE PEOPLE,
10 As., &c.

BOLIVAR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, va.,1
Via BALrNoRB BY TELEGRAPH FROM SANDY HOOK ,
February %, 1882
Since Monday night Harpsr's Ferry and its vicinity
have changed hands Our advance guard consisting Of
the Twenty eighth Pennsylvania regiment. passed
the Potomac from Sandy Hook to Harpers Ferry before
daybreak Monday morning, by rope ferry, and took
possession Of the town. Next day ample provision for
advanced guard was considerably reinforced.
Bolivar and Charlesown and considerable portion Of
tho country on both banks Of the Shenandoah are now
occupied by troops. Except about twenty Of tho
enemy, which have been captured, they oil retired on
the approach Of army The people in this town and
the neighboring places which troops have occupied
in condition bordering starvation There are
comparatively few Of the inhabitants remaining here
and they all profess Union sentiments and great de-
light being relieved from the hraldom which has op
pressed them for the last six months Many refugees
returning.
The right wing Of the army has considerably curtaied
the rebel territory in Virginia. and made foothod for
itself which all the power Of tho rebellion cannot
wrest from IT, Among the trophies taken from the
enemy are several fine horses. The enemy has made
sad havoc among residences Of the Union people here
since the departure Of our troops
far -.pvssion been given to advanee nos
hostile shot having been fired. General Banks has
tablshed his headquarters the road from Harper's
Ferry to Bolivar The enemy shellsd tho trains today
at Berlin as they passing down to Baltimore, but
their practice bad and out Of twelve shells fred only
two exploded, and none OF them did any damage.
The plans Of General Mcclellan are being rapidly un-
folded and you may rely upon IT, from my own personal
observation that the brave young cheftain diligently
well skfuly laborins 70 crush the monster rebel
lion at the latest moment
Tonight all goes ,oelL
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
Preparations for Colonel Corcoran's
Reception.

The officers OF the Sixty ninth regiment New York
state Militia held meeting Thursday evening, Fsbru.
ary ~, At their headquarters, Essex Market, Grand
street. 70 make arrangements for tho reception Of their
noble and gallant chief bis return from his Nng and
wearisome captivity.
committee, consisting Of Captains Bernard Reilly,
John Breslin, Thomas Lynch, William Putler and Major
Bagsy were appointed 10 proceed at to Baltimore,
and there await the Coones arrival by the Fortress
Monroe boat.
second committee, consisting Of Captains OKsefe,
M. Cram, Dempsey, Theodore Kelly, Coonan and Thomas
Clarke were appointed 10 make arrangements for his
reception In New York. This committee will meet
every evening the hcsdqusrtcrs Essex Market
Grand street. from W nno, until all arrangements
are completed.
The New York herald., 1862-03-01

ACADEMY or MuHc.-Mr. Gottschalk's Matinee to-day
will DO very brilliant affair, in point Of attendance.
Tho facility OF securing seats without extra charge
has this the last OCCASION assured full house
beforehand. The programme Is asplendd one, and, in
addition 70 the opera OF "Besy brings out the great
pianist several compositions In which he has NOT been
~ yet heard.
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
News from Fortress Monroe.

nag Of truce to-day took over Aty people to Cransy
Island.
The seamtug Young America went 10 the assistance Of
the R. B. Forbes, before reported ashore about Nags
Head yesterday morning. The were all taken of
and brought here, together with tho oncsrs baggage
and largo portion Of the stores
The r. B. Forbes set % Ars at nine O'Clock In the
morning, and totally destroyed. The rebels had
threatened TO take herr but the captain showed the great
est coonses In danger, and deserves great praise
The New York herald., 1862-03-01

the ground by order Of General McCulloch The military
stores were first burned The Confederate army at Boston
Mountain are preparing for battle.
Late advces from Knoxville state that tho Confederates
at the Cumberland Gap expect early engagement The
federals are frequently in sight,
reported that nine federal gunboats and fifteen
transports were seen Sunday MayHed. No immedi-
ate action was expected.
AFFAIRS IN TENNESSEE.
CAIRO, Feb. 28, 1862.
The rebel War Department has called Tennessee for
thrty-two regiments.
An official despatch received at Knoxville says that
ample force will advance from Richmond to protect East
Tennessee.
Governor Harris has taken the field In person.
The report Of General Beauregard's illness is unfound-
cd. He left Corinth for Columbus on the 10TH
The Memphis Avalanche Of the oath Gays persons re-
ported to have left General Johnstons command that
he entertans doubt Of his ability to enter Nashville
Whenever he wishes to do 30.
RICHMOND, Feb. 90, 1852.
The Lynchburg Republican has special despatch from
Bristol Tennessee stating that the enemy had occupied
Nashville Sunday. The number OF Confederate prison
ers taken at Fort Donelson is about 7O0 The number
killed was 500 and wounded ,5O0 The admitted loss Of
the feaeras is from 200 to 10000 killed and wounded.
General Floyd has saved all his command except the
Twentieth Mississippi regiment and tho Greys' jack
sons's batteries, which taken.
LYNcHBURo, Feb. 25, 1862
portion Of the bridge which connected tho island on
which the South Side depot s situated with the North
Virginia and Tennessee depot destroyed yesterday
by Goals falling from locomotive. Two spans were
burned, which will prevent the running Of the South
Side cars into the city.
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
News from San Francisco.

oAH S"h, W. ~, AoV1.
The steamer Cortes from Oregon and British Columbia,
has arrived hore, bringing $12o,o 900 In gold.
The weather throughout the northern coast has been
very cold.
Many persons their way from Portland, Oregon, TO
tho mines, have frozen to death.
Thousands who left California for the Fl Dorado
detained Al Portland until the spring opens.
The whale ship Joseph Grnnel has arrived from Pata,
Peru, with 500 barrels OF sperm oil.
Also arrived ship Charger, forty nine days from Hong
Kong.
The New York herald., 1862-03-01
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VIEW OF NAsHvILLE, TENNEssEE
A SPLENDID PORTRAIT OF GENERAL, GRANT THE
HERO OF FORT DONELSON.
isT,9s ric'STs q sSe HAND TO HAND FIGHT OVER
.sBEkiNS ron Tue WOUNDED BY roRcHLIeHr
PORTRAIT OF GENERAL CURTIS
P0RTRAIT OF GENERAL t}ARFIEI.D
CAPTURED REBEL FLAGS In the old House Of Repy.
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CoMISALiTIEs, illustrating the CORRESPONDENTS
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rtTcTY or inH BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS, KEN
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Contains the following Splendid Ilustraiions:-
VIEW OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
A SPLENDID d. PORTRAIT OR OF GENERAL GRANT, THE
A thrilling Picture g q ,hs HAND TO HAND FIGHT OVER
sEEkiNa Fok TIE WOUNDED BY roRcHLraHr
AFTER THE BATTLE.
PORTRAIT OF GENERAL CURTIS
PORTRAIT OF GENERAL GARFIELD
CAPTURED REBEL FLAGS In the old House Of Repre-
sentatives ut Washington. NT'~
Execution Of GORDON, the SLAVE TRADER
COM1CALITIES Illustrating the CORRESPONDENTS
OF GENERALS GRANT AND BUCKNER AT FORT
NAP oF FORT DoNELsoN AND VICINITY.
PLAN OF THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS. KEN
NAP or THE SEAT OF WAR IN TENNESSEE AND
KENTUCKY showing the present position Of the Union Ar
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VIEW OF NASHVILLE TENNESHRD.
A SPLENDID PORTRAIT OF GENERAL GRANT, THE
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A thrilling Picsure Of the HAND TO HAND FIGHT OVER
'S sEEkiNa f0R TIE WOUNDED By ToRCHLIaHr
AFTER THE BATTLE.
PORTRAIT OF GENERAL CURTIS.
PORTRAIT OF GENERAL GARFIELD.
CAPTURED REBEL FLAGS In the old House Of Repre-.
E1ecusion Of GORDON, the SLAVE TRADER.
COMTCALITIES, Illustrating the CORRESPONDENCE
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The New York herald., 1862-03-01
THE EVACUATION OF COLUMBUS.
The Rebels to Fall Back on an Island
in the Mississippi.
The Rails OF the Memphis and Ohio
Railroad Ordered to be Torn Up
&C., &C., &c.

81. LOUIS, Mo-. Feb. %, 1892.
The Memphis papers Of the 10th instant say that Gen..
Polk issued orders yesterday that the track Of the Men,
phs and Ohio Railroad should be torn up preparatory TO
the evacuation of Columbus and the demolition Of tho
Notifications there The Columbus forces fall back
70 Island No. TO- about ortyvo miles below Columbus,
which, II is said. completely commands the river, and
can be fortified with heavy guns and made impresnabe
against any river attack.
CAIRO, Fen. 2s, 1862
We learn from gentleman thoroughly conversant with
Kentucky, that the rebels are dsmountng their large
guns at Columbus and that the work Of evacuation 10
now going on. Several transports are lying at Columbus
TO carry of the troops. Every man coming into Coum
bus s impressea-evsp farmers with their teams ssvs-
ra nunored negroes sent into the interior yeser.
day. This is from q reliable source.
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troops doing their best effect this object for heaths
sake, let alone that Of humanity The prisoners have
not all yet been away, large numbers being still
mere undisposed Of On Monday two regiments OF rebel
marched in TO reinforce the fort BENG una
ware or the fact Of It's capture They came along with
ther ooors flying and their bands playing and they
were allowed TO enter the camp without any warning as
TO who were the possessors Of It, They in all 4I0
strong and were nicely bagged without shot being
hred Our prisoners, II Is thought will now reach the
number Of about eighteen thousand; but we can
not yet fairly ascertain the aggregate Tho off,
cia reports will doubtless tell the when they
published. General Albert Sydney Johnston is very
fortunate. Everything he has undertaken has failed.
II he is their best officer Rebellion is gone 70 the dogs