Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-03-29

ing IN account Of tight md skiguish BE-
tween the Texas rebels and the Union men
under Col. Canby, on the morning Of the 81.
Two hundred Texan mules. with wagon mas-
ters, lwere captured. The Texans wsfs On
the heights opposite the Rio Grande iron the
Fort, which was destitute of water. Col.
Candy had to pass to the water guarded by
his battery. He had 1000 msn, and II oh
er outlets were guarded in force. The Tex
ans must either surrender or cut their way
through.
Later Information states that military ex-
press had just arrived from Fort Craig. The
battle commenced At nine o'clock on the morn
ing of the 2lst, between portion of our
troops, under Col. Roberts, and the enemy,
across the Rio Grande, with varied success,
until noon. Col. Candy then crossed the riv-
er, in force, with battery of six pieces and
two howitzers, under Capt McKae. Tow
ards evening, most Of the enemy's guns were
silenced; they however made desperate
charge on the howitzer battery, which was
defended by Capt. Plumpton's company Of
regulars, and portion of Col. Pina's regiment
of Mexican Volunteers. The Texans, 600
strong, armed with carbines and revolvers,
and seven pound howitzer, charged desper-
ately and furiously. After discharging their
carbines at close distance they drew their re-
volvers and rushed on the battery amid a
storm Of grape and canister. The Mexican
Volunteers panic stricken, fed. Capt. Plump
toms company stood their ground until one
half were killed.
Capt McRac refused to leave his guns and
was killed at his post. Kit Carson, in com
mand of a regiment Of Volunteers deployed as
did good service during the &C.
ton. Our loss is 200 killed and wounded,
and the enemy's is believed to be much more.
Capt. Jemison lost a leg. Results of bat
tie important-and will put an end to the FL
libustering and reasonable prospects Of Van
Dorm and others on the southeastern borders
of California.
ST. LOUIS, March 13.-A special dispatch
to the Democrat says gentleman who left
Memphis on Saturday reports no troops there.
The policy Of burning the city was still dis
cussed, and many persons We're leaving.
Merchandise was being shipped down the riv-
or.
1t is stated that Bragg, with 10000 men,
had arrived there, and been sent to New
Madrid.
called to work on the Notifications.
In jackson, Tenn, martial law has been
declared.
In Memphis, on Monday, it was stated that
no defensive preparations were being made at
Randolph, nor between there and New Or
leans
The rebels confess that the reduction of
Fort Pillow would give the Federals com.
mand of all points on the Mississippi.
Their gunboat feet under Hollins, was at
Island No. 10.
A cavalry force sent from Lebanon, Mo-,
yesterday attacked guerilla party. They
killed 13, wounded s, and captured 20, among
them Brig. Gen. f. Campbell.
CHICAGO, March 14.-A dispatch from St.
Louis says: A private letter received today
from officers Of Gen. Curtis army, says the
rebels were in force near the Federal army.
Another battle was soon expected.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-In the Senate
Hale introduced q bill which authorized the
building Of, iron-clad rams and steam gum
boats; also to complete Stevens battery.
The bill appropriates $1.O00.000 for the ram,
S13,OO0,00O for gunboats, and 81, ,10O. 900 for
the completion Of Stevens battery. The bill
was referred.
The Senate has confirmed Mcdowell Maj.
Gen. Of Volunteers. ,i.a s,tl
CAIR0, March 14.-The rebels evacuated
New Madrid last night, leaving quantity of
guns, ammunition, tents and stores. which
they were unable to carry away. Bone fight
ing took place yesterday betwssn their guns
and our siege battery. in which our los VAS
20 killed and wounded. A shot from one of
their guns dismounted one Of our 2l-pound.
ers. killing I and wounding 6. Ths 6ss 4
The enemy was not ascestaiued. - thy ear.
ried of their dead and woinded.
ST. LOUIS. March 1A.-O6cial reposb e
lhs evacuation Of New Madrid ny The skir.
mishing lasled several days. A nnmbsr Il
attempts were made BY rebel guubosts TO dis-
lodge our batteries on Point Fleasant. Ths
rebels left IN immense quantity e niliaasy
stores- This was TIE last slrssghola a ~
enemy i'm this State. No rsbel 1ag ~ ~.
ing in Missouri.
CHICAGO. March l5.-Gsa. Hallsck = 70
supescede Gen. Grant.
The 0evrinsc was badly injured. Il =
not believed that she can g 70 -.
A fugitive from . village in Ossnee esuney,
Va. 30 niles from Gssdongville. aaysthn a.
BOO rebel troops wsss in tke tsvo ~ -
efs. rushing .ildly a. s.ppa!g - Usisa
troops to Be aNer then. Tie vIsols sea1s by
which they passed was serewn With nulksls.
etc. Numben q s1hansAe1 -
aiers lay BY the roadsids.
ST. LOUIS. March l5.-Ths viclay q Hsw
Madrid was greater thaa sapPessd. A. jssse
! million dollars worth of militsy ppPssty
was taken. The olkcess leh ths;r 6aeIagA
heir dead unbaried. and IL saPpsr - DIR