The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-05-24
WHOLE NO. 264.

ss Nsw York, Msy 10. Il
b The French steamer MouteseimS, froa
Vera Crus the 8th, reports that the Frsash
Army IL marching on the city OF Mexico
without meeting but little opposition.
Savannah, May 10.
Marching orders hsvs been issued. TO the
New Mexican sxpediti00, which consists Of
three Kansas and two Wiscopsin regiments.
Philsdslpbia, May 10.
The repulse OF the gun boats on James
river j. generally regarded as . serious az
fair. On the Naugstuck II men are repor-
ted killed BY the explosion Of gnn. She
was withdrawn after making useless 6ght.
The Galena is riddlsd with shots-Ioss
supposed to be heavy.
Suffolk, Va, May 10.
/ At this place. occupied By the federsls,
to-day, no rebel troops were found. MANY
Of the inhabitants have left, and those e.
naming are very bitter against us.
A reoonnoisance wss made yesterday to
Kempssills. That place Mas found 70 be
almost deserted.
Sandy Hook, May 10.
Great Eastern, with Liverpool dates to
suV Vsue 400 uTINcOs LUG E0TIS K6tkI0 00e
serts that the French Minister at Washing
ton had long conference with JEFF. Davis.
at Richmond. That steps taken by Mer.
cier are entirely political, and its character
purport known to President Lincoln. Lon
don Herald argues from Mercier's visit that
the end Of the var 10 not far distant.
Cairo, May Is.
From Memphis papers 18th learn Pensa-
cola was evacuated on 18th. Morning of
that day federal batteries on Santa Rosa
Island, together with feet, commenced shell
ling works. After short but vigorous fr-
ing, which produced NO response, flag Of
truce sent on shore to ascertain cause Of si-
lence. No enemy found except solitary
major, who reported that the garrison left
the day previous. Federal troops were to.
king possession Of works on 18th.
White House, Va, May Is.
Mcclellan telegraphs the War Depart
ment that q combined Army and Navy Ex-
pedition had gone 25 miles MP Pamaunky
river yesterday, and forced the rebels to
destroy two steamers and 20 schooners.-
Expedition admirably managed. We have
advanced considerably to-day.
Washington, May 10.
Full particulars Of the engagement on
James river expected to-day. River clear
within eight miles Of Richmond above that
point channel temporarily closed by sunkcn'
vessels, among which it is reported are the
guDboatS Jamestown and Yorktown. Bluff
at Fl. Darling so high the Monitor could
not sufficiently elevate her guns to reach the
works, which rendered her useless. Banks
of river filed with rifle pits from which in
cessant fire poured on our feet, part Of
which was engaged within 600 to 1000 yards
of main rebel batteries. After an action Of
four hours, the feet finding it impracticabls
to silence the batteries, withdrew. Our loss
l3 killed and IL wounded.
White House, Va, May Is.
Advance guard our forces on main road
to Richmond, via Bottoms Bridge. drove the
enemy across Chickahominy yesterday. Our
troops on arriving at bridge, which 10 Is
miles from Richmond, found it fred. We
expect considerable difficulty in crossing
here, as the ground is low and marshy our
advance must be slow, there being no avail
able river transportation, and the rebsls
having placed every avavilable obstruction
in our way.
Washington, May 20.
[Specials to New York papers. Times
says the univ versal topic Of conversation 10
the Presidents proclamation repudiatinR
the unauthorized conduct Of Gen. Hunter.
1t was understood yesterday that the Presi- i.
dent would wait for an official copy; but
to. day it 10 too obvious that the mischief
would be irreparable If immediate action
were not taken. The effect in Washington
has been most happy aud re- e-assuring.
The Herald's dispatch says it 10 stated
that Gov. Stanley is much grieved at the
course of Gen. Hunter, and until the prompt
and emphatic proclamation of the President,
vas unwilling to undertake the Office as
signed him in North Carolina.
Washington, May 20.
1t is clear that what rebels there are on
this side Of the Blue Ridge, are between
fredericksburg and Richmond.
A gentleman of this city, returned from
Norfolk, reports the citizens not on bad
terms with our soldiers, but are confident
that Mcclellan cannot reach Richmond.
New York, May 20.
The following is letter from on board
The Galena, the date not being given:
yesterday morning we ran up to Watches
Bluffs, where We found the river full Of
sunken steamers among them the James
town and Yorktown. The bank was lined
with rihe-pits on top the bluffs the rebels
had a very heavy battery; VIC anchored and
swung broadside to them; they opened Ere
first, the shot striking our port bow, going
through the armor plate. Five minutes
later we got another shot neay- where the
tirst struck, killing one man and wounding
four more. We fought them four hours
and until We got out Of ammunition, which
as to retire. We got % shots in
our side and Is on deck-l4 men killed.and
10 slightly wounded. Had We taken the
battery, we could not have held it. OBJ
structiOns in the river prevents going mp
any higher. One thing has been demon.
strated, and that is that the Galena cannot
stand heavy shot at short raDga."
Baltimore, May 10.
The steamer Vanderbilt has arrived with
800 sick and wounded from Yorktown.
Washington, May 20.
An official dispatch from Commodore
Dupont gives an account Of the surrender
Of the rebel and armed steamer Planter on
the 18th, BY the colored pilot ID the abe
sence of her captain and officers. On that
the pilot, with the aid Of some
took her from the wharf, close
to government officers in Charleston, and
brought her here, passing the forts il the
harbor with the rebel flag flying. Afsef
getting out OF range Of tho guDs, they
hauled down the flag and surrendered 20 tAe
feet. She was armed with 32-posndsrs
and 24-ponnder. howitser; and bad also
on deck four other Runs. which Wore TO DO