, 1862-12-06

Washington Nov. 1Sth.-Presdent Lincoln
has issued an order enjoining upon soldiers and
sailors strict observance of the Sabbath.
| San Francisco, Nov. 2O-Brig. General
Wright received an order by telegraph from the
Secretary of War yesterday to muster into service
forthwith, Capt. Reeds company of California
Rangers for active service in the United States
army. Those who have signed the roll of the
company will undergo medical examination.
Dates to Nov. %.
Washington Nov PA dispatch from Head
quarters Of the army, dated yesterday, says that
our artillery opened fire upon the enemy while
they were removing their stores from Frebricks-
burg, disabling locomotive, and damaging the
the track. 1t is not believed they have large
force in that vicinity
New York, Nov. PA Falmouth dispatch to
the Tribune says, the rebels planted two Rodam
guns on the hill back of Fredericksburg, but our
batteries on this side soon siIenced them.
A dispatch from Headquarters dated l O'Clock
last night, says General Sumner had demanded
the surrender of Fredericksburg from the Mayor
and Common Council. If refused, sixteen hours
would be given for the removal of the non-com-
batants from the city, at the end of which time
the city would be sheed. The message was con
veyed to General Longstreet, whose troops are
said to be encamped short distance from the
city. AS the demand was made on civil auhori-
ties, the Mayor sent reply, which was evidently
written at the dicaon of Longstreet to the effect
that the Confederates would dispute the occupa-
ton of the city by the Federals He complained
Of the short time allowed for moving women ard
children. The giving of more time for this pur-
pose is now under consideration. Permission has
been given the citizens to run one train from the
city, but only for the conveyance OF women and
children.
Advices from Port Royal say the yellow fever
had entirely disappeared.
A Washington letter dated Nov. Dist, says
some apprehension has been entertained for the
forces under General Sgel, but to-day it is believ
ed they have fallen back in good order and that
they can resist any attack made on them.
The Potomac river is now so high as to render
it impossible to ford it.
Washington. Nov. 22d-Advices from our
Mexican Minister by last arrival are fayora-
BILE.
Congress met Oct. 2Oth. Representatives from
all the States were present; and law was passed
giving the Government extraordinary powers TO
resist the invasion, making Jurez Director, and
almost Dictator for six months or the war, with
powers such as were conferred on Doblado at last
Session.
Philadelphia, Nov 3.-Harpers Ferry letter
says it is rumOred tat Jackson is sill near Win
chester with 10000 men.
Washington, Nov. 23d.-Last night was busy
time at Fredericksburg in removing the Inhabitants
Military authorities also not idle, as daylight this
morning reveals line CT earthworks to the right
and rear Of the town, a result Of a nights la
Dor. Our artillery is now being placed in most
favorable POSITIONS while the encampmen;s which
are within range Of the enemy's guns, are being
removed further back from the river There are
very strong reason for our not opening on the city
to-day, unless forced by rebels
A special dispatch states that in accordance with
the late order Of General Halleck, one hundred
officers absent Fl ON their commands without leave
have been stricken from the rolls of the army
Nearly thousand more are to be treated in like
manner
Washington, Nov. 2lst.-Govenor Yates of
Illinois had an interview with the President YES
teday, and urged upon him the necessity of
standing by his recent proclamation if he hoped
for speedy suppression Of the rebellion. The
President replied that he was as much determined
in his course ever
Cairo Nov 2lst.-The Memphis Bulletin Of
the 10Th says Bragg arrived at Holly Springs
last Saturday with $4,000 troops, and that he,
Pemberton and Price, were making every prepa-
ration to give Grant battle.
a report from Richmond says there are nearly
one hundred thousand () patients in the hospitals
there.
Dates to Nov. "a.
Washington, Nov 23.-The Fredrics ,urg peo-
pie are fast leaving the city, Owing to a misun-
derstanding, train leaving the city with women
and children, had been fired into. Fortunately
no one was hurt There had been no lombard
ment of Fredericksburg
An impression prevailed Yesterday and to-day
that Earl's and McCall's divisions of Jacksons
corps were advancing IN Washington, and had ar
rived at Leesburg.
New York, Nov. 24th-A dispatch to the Her
aid says the rebels in Occup pation of Fredricks-
burg, dem manded further time to consider the ques
ton Of surrender. Friday night after an inter
view with the civil authorities, General Sumner
informed them that if they had any further com
muncation to present, General Patrick would
hear them. Saturday. the Mayor and Council
came over, accompanied by General Kershaw, of
South Carolina, aad Col. Blunt These officers
claimed that the civil authorities could mak7 no
proposition unless the same were accepted by
them.
The civil authorities then asked an extension of
time for the removal of women and children, al
leging that artillery had frightened off Their
trains, and it would be impossible for them to
leave before night. The request complied
with and the time was to l / o'clock Sunday fore
noon. No lights were visible in Fredericksburg
on Saturday nigh, but fires in The vicinity indica-
ted the presence Of a considerable rebel force
The enemy have evidently received large access
to their force
New York, Nov PA letter from Fernando
no, Fla, gives an account of the bomOardment Of
St. Marys, Georgia, which says our troops landed
and were fired on by rebels who mustered strongly
whereupon the gunboat Mohawk fred shells into
the town for twenty minutes. A female, bearing
a flag of truce, approached the gunboat and
Lieutenant went ashore to meet her. On his re-
turn the boat hauled off, to return to Fernadino,
when the rebels fired a volley of musketry. The
gunboat Immediately returned abreast of the
town, and sheed it for an hour and half re-
ducing half the place to ashes
St. Louis, Nov. 24.-lhe Democrat has infor-
nation that the rebels are forubingHsor, Hudson.
Ten or twelve guns are now in position.
Dates to Nov. 25.
Fortress Monroe, Nov 23.-Richmond papers
say nearly 100000 worth of tobacco was de-
stroyed by the Confederates at Fredericksburg
General Lee has ordered all the women and chill
dren to leave the place, he being determined to
hold it.
Nashville Nov. 24th.-It is rumored hat the
rebels are hurrying sege guns to Murlreesboro.
The rebel forces between Chattanooga and Muir
freesboro is said to be $4,000.
Aqua Creek, Nov. 24-Reports from Burn
sides army to-day, represents everything quiet at
at Fredericksburg 1t has not yet been sheled
New York, Nov. 25-The steamship Ariel
| from Aspinwall has arrived. A Panama letter
states that on the 10Th Of October President Ba-
cha opened batteries upon the city Of La Paz.
The next day after a severe fight of six hours, his