Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-23
BY TELEG R A P H.

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 tors and reporters and others upon the probable passage of an act restricting the liberty of the 1 press-but nothing is known publicly. There is considerable doubt about the passage of such | an act. A report is circulated, said to be rei
 able. that the federals evacuated Romny on last l Friday night and the confederates took posses sion early Saturday.
 There was heavy snow storm at Richmond on Monday night This morning the streets were slippery. It is sleeting to>night. The Lynchburg Republican has intelligence from Camp Alleghany, dated the l2th, but nothing of interest has transpired since the last date of reports. The Yankees taking posses sion of Huntersville and capturing our stores is greatly exaggerated little damage was | done. Health of the command has greatly nm proved, and large accessions have been mace | by convalescents returning to duty. A snow, hail and rain storm had prevailed tor elght days, accompanied by heavy wind.
 The Norfolk Day Book learned late last night from reliable source, that the Burnside expe- dition had not returned to Hampton Roads.
 The Chicago Journal of the 9th has private advices from Washington, that Jim Lane will reach Chicago at early day, en route for Kansas, to take command of 25,OOO men, GOO of whom are cavalry, designed for grand exs pedition along the Arkansas border into Texas, simultaneous with movement of the other d. visions of the federal invading army
 1 WILMINGTON, Jan. l4.-Up to tonight, noth- ! ing has been seen of the Burnside expedition. l s sNoRFoLK, Jan. l5.-A gentleman named l Roy. of the 7th Louisiana regiment, fell from window in the third story Of the Atlantic Hotel last night. He died instantly
 RICHMOND, Jan. l5.--John K. Jackson colo nel of the 5th Georgia regiment and command ing at Pensacola, has been appointed brigad'er' general He is not graduate ot West Point, 1 but is an efficient and experienced military off cer. He was warmly recommended by Gen. Bragg for promotion.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 16.--The sloop William 1 Henry has arrived from Havana with dates to the 9th. She reports that the French fleet has 1 left for Vera Cruz comprising line ot battle ships three first class frigates, and three pro- pelIers. The Spanish fleet left two weeks pre- ylous. She reported that Vera Cruz was aban- doned by the Mexicans on the arrival of the latter fleet. combined with land force under the command of Gen. Prm. The British fleet was withdrawn. The steamer Calhoun arrived in Havana on the 6th She makes one hundred and one secession vessels which have arrived in Havana since the blockade begun. Business dull.
 " tI, bv inc Tennessee train of a fight few miles hevond Prestonburg, between Gen. Humphrey Marshall. with 2500 men, and the federals num- bering 5000. Marshall was retreating when at lacked. The enemy came upon him Tn mar now gorge. The engagement is represented as heinz the most desperate of the war. Col. Marks regiment charged the enemy and hand to hand conflict ensued, which lasted half an bonr. The federals fought gaantly, utinally broke and ran in Bull Run style. Mar8halI5 force. exhausted and much smaller than the enemg's, fell back to PrestonbLrg Contede- rates loss 9 killed and ij wounded. Enemy's loss over 200 killed. lThe information was brought to Abingdon by participants in the bat tie.
 RICHMOND. Jan. 16.-Congress has ordered the publication of the official reports of all bat ties fought. This includes Beauregard's and Johnson s report of the battle of Fist July Nothing otherwise interesting of public pro ceedings to-day.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. I6-Edward Hulburt, of the Southern Express Co.,, was arrested to- day on an affidavit made by c. W. Clarke, for perjury in making false affidavit in October last. against Simpson and Mcdonald for embez- element and absconding. J. J. McKeever, ot the Southern Express, deposited $lOO0 Tn court for Hulbtrt's appearance. Hubert left the city this afternoon.
 The remains ot the Hon. John Hcmphill and Col Hugh Mcleod, arrived yesterday, and were laid out at the Mayors office. They were es' corted this afternoon to the railroad ferry land- ing by the military, en route to Texas. RICHMOND, Jan. l6.-At Wilmington all IS quiet at the Forts. There is a heavy sea out side, with thick foggy weather-no shipping in sight yesterday or early this morning.
 RlcnMoYp, Jan. l6.-One hundred and eighty Yankee prisoners leave tomorrow bound north ward by a truce flag to Newport News. They are paroled not to fight the con!ederates until exchanged. In Congress, nothing was done oi public character. Dispatches from Norfolk to- night report that the troubles iii Lincons cabi- ret are eliminating. The announcement ot Camerons resignation IS generally conceded 10 be correct. Trouble in the federal Congress IS increasing. Financial affairs in the North con tinue to grow more and more embarrassing.
 A special to the Picayune, dated Norfolk, I6th. says New York dates to the 10th nave been received here. The resignation ot Came ron arose from difference of opinion with Lln- cola on the emancipation question. II ls re- ported that Cameron will be made U. <. Mlnls- ter to Russia. 1t is believed that Secretary Chase has also reSlgieu FJtdHtOii iotHiNtiJ '" Pennsylvania, will succeed Cameron-but ms nomination Las not yet been confirmed ln the Senate. The financial crisis continues in the North. Consternaton and panic prevails every where. Business in New York is entirely suS- pended, and all are in the midst of anxious suspense to know what the next foreign ac- counts relative to the result of the Trent affair and the surrender of Mason and Slidell will be- It is proposed in the United States Congress to issue a hundred millions of treasury notes.- The success of this measure is considered doubtful The people are already refusing those in market The Herald demands direct tax be laid of fifty millions, to be raised on articles of necessity, and seventy-ive millions by stamp duties Nothing yet has been done, and the future looks black. Exchange IA. Gold 3l per cent Austria coincides with the views of England in regard to the Trent affair.
 NASHVILLE, Jan. 17.-Pryate dispatches re- port the federals landing in force this morn
 ing below Fort Henry, on the Tennessee river There was some firing, but the federal balls did not reach the fort. Advices from Fort DoMel son say Gen. Tilghman feels confident of his ability to defend Forts Donelson and Henry.
 A dispatch from Boston, dated 8th, says Gov. Morehead of Ky, has been released on parole.
 The Bowling Green correspondent of the Union and American says Gen. Hlndman with detachment of 900 cavalry went to Rowlett's Station, three miles this side of Green river, a few days since and burned the station house and all out buildings-also, the Horse Cave de-