The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-12-31

Tuesday night telegrans we're received At Holly
Springs from General Jackson, saying that the
place vas nenacsd BY rebels and asking for re-
Tn Friday morning all troops bu. about SOC
we're sent to Jackson. The same night the com
msnder at Holly Springs being spprised that the
re oels we're approaching that place, pickets we're
placed three miles out on oil the roads. but the
rebels seem to have come in between she roads
and the pickets, and made no alarm, and the
FIRST heard of the enemy they we're in FOWL f.
ring about the sleeping men.
Some resistance VAS made but it VAS Of course
feeble. In short time the Federsls were over
pow cred and compelled to surrender. The at
tack Vas made At Daybreak. Two hundred
Federas are reported killed and wounded, loo
captured and Afterwards paroled. The balance
escaped.
1t was reported At Memphis that the rebels
had gone towards Grand Junction with the in
tention of tearing up the road, but nothing is
known positively.
At Holly Springs they burned large quanti-
ty If cotton, over two hundred wagons, and a
depo, full of conmissaay stores, ammunition, &c
all valued at 100000. The number OF rebels
is estimated at 5, 900. under Van Dorm.
A small guerrilla force made raid on the sub.
urbs Of Memphis. pillaged several stores, carried
of 100 head of cattle aud $50 mules. Excite
ment ext: Is at Memphis 10 consequence. A
meeting was called On Monday night to consider
the best means OF defence.
Gen. SHERMAN has reached Helena, aud is pre-
daring to move down the river.
1t is reported here tonight that JEFF. Thomp-
son is moving on New Madrid with 1000 mn
from Pocahontas, Ark. He was within forty
Giles of that place or Midday.
The rebel force opet.-.Dg in North Western
Tennessee burned Union City and the bridge on
Ooion river last night, every effort being made
TO meet them.
New York, Dec. %.
The schooner Mary E. Menguin, arrived TO-
night from Dominica, and reports that on the
9th ult.. while entering the port OF Roseau Dom
mica, she Was fired into twice by the pirate Ala
bsma. On the night OF Dec. LIST, when psssng
the Island Of Guadalope, she saw the pirate max
ing signals to the shore, and saw her the mex,
day close in shore, receiving provisions.
New York, Dec. "a.
Inquirer ssys Gen Fosters dispatch in regard
TO the capture Of GoId.boro, states that the rvb
els are advancing with force estimated at 25,
900, to drive him from his position. Gen. Eos
ter beiieYes himself strong enough to hold ou
until reiufOtcemeBts arrive.
Washington, Dec. "a.
The Times special Gays that Gov. Pierpon
has written the President letter in regard tt
the admission OF Western Virginia as a State, il
which be says that the refusal of the President
TO sign tie bill, will be fatal blow to the 10y al
lists OF the State, aud tatamount to their delivery
to tn tender uercies OF the Richmond Regency
The Secretary of Wa. has authorized the la
dian Bureau to raise two additional Indian regi
ments- for service as home guard 10 Southern
Kansas and the Indian Territory.
Several soldiers belonging to a New Jersey
regiment, on the recent advance of our army
across the Rappshannock into Fredericksburg
captured from the vaults OF the Fredericksburg
bank over $4,000, in $40 and $40 gold pieces
and large quantity of bank notes.
1t is we'll founded belief here, that Secretary
Chase will soon lead to the bymeuisl altar the
beautiful and accomplished widow OF the late
Senator Douglas.
New York, Dec. 26.
The TriIune's special Washington dispatch
oath, says that it is now certain that the President
will stand fast by the policy announced in the
proclamation of Freedom, of Sept. 22d. He i.
already engaged in considering the terms OF tn,
Proclamation to be issued New Years Day. Tn.
President has also made up his mind 10 garrison
Southern forts with black soldiers; they are also
to be used to protect the navigation OF the gres,
rivers, soon to be opened to commerce.
Gen. Pope left for the West this afternoon.
Washington, Dec 25
No movement has taken place by either army
and there ia no indication OF the renewal o. hos
lilities.
dsloy alists in Missouri, ordered By Schofed. IL
view of the receu, manifestations of the wiling
ness of the people to adopt emancipation pol
icy.
The New York Tribune says that African sol
di-rs will be employed TO guard the banks of the
Mississippi river, and to garrison the forts below
New Orleans and on the coast.
General Foster arrived here "Wednesday, from
North Carolina. He had an interview with tbs
President. Secretary of War and General Halleck
from whom he had assurances that the reinforce
ments needed would be sent to his department
Immediately,
Baltimore, Dec. 20.
Gen. KEYS moved from Romney, and took pos
session of Winchester, on Thursday, Gen. Jones
who With 2,5OO rebels occupied Winchester the
previous week, has gone towards Staunton Mil
Ier's forces we're at Middetown, intending tc
move towards Winchester. The railroad there
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,iiution exists among the people of Winchester
New York. Dec 26.
A vessel from ST. Thomas reports that the
rebel schooner Retribution ran the blockade OF
Washington, November gath. and arrived at 8.
Thomas, having a cargo of cotton, rosn, turpen
tine, and three guns in her hold
Buffalo, Dec. %.
Gen. Fremont arrived "Wednesday night, arc
LETT At IL O'Clock yesterday morning, for to.
West The New York Times SAYS i, is reported