The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-07
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ESPECIAL DIspArcA 70 rH8 aIcnxo1 DBP Arcu. I
NcafoIx. VA. Jan. stA.-Northsrn dates
70 the 9Th February have teen rec,iyed herr.
Tue New York Htvsld says that large bo-
dies OF the rebel forces have been tranafsr.
red ~ railroad from Manassas TO some other
threatened point
An attack nom the Msrrimac Is expected.
The Herald says ths Federal naval authori-
ties assert that they are prepared for any
attack from the Ms1rimac or any other Con-
federats vessels. The ordnance Of all the
FEDERAL frisates and gun boats in the Roads
are Kept double shotted in anticipation Of 4
Collision.
In the Federal Congress, on Monday, peti.
tions were presented from many ottixsus Of
New York. asking for An immediate fSpsal
Of tho reciprocity treaty between Oauada
and the United States.
A bill authorizing the construction Of
twenty iron plated war frigatss has been
passed by tho House Of Represen tattves.
The Hyald thinks this Is not enough, and
calls loudly for tbs building of City war yes.
sells Of this class.
Twelve Federal steamers, loaded with
troops, left Cairo on the third instant,
to join some larger force at another poi q
not men toned.
Eallandigha ham has made q speech on the
Treasury note bill, now under consideration
In the Federal Congress. He drew . terrible
picture Of the results TO be expected from. this
financial scheme.
The Herald says that President Davis has
mtimn,ed to Lincoln that il the Missouri
bridge. burners are hung. according TO the
olders Of den. Haiteck. Lee, Corcoran, VIII
cox, AID other Federal prisoners will share
tie same 1ute. in retaliation. A Cabinet
messing vas held on Tuesday TO discuss this
communication, but the result: OF the DELHI
GRAFTON is not known.
Great difficulty is experienced IN the Fede.
raj camps, IN taking care Of the large and
increasing numbers Of contrabands. A com.
mission has been instituted to Investigate
the condition Of the negroes and provide for
their wants.
Ats not deemed practicable just now by
the Fedsrala to invade East Tennessee, ow-
ing to the difficulty OF obtaining provisions.
Cen. SchepH's brigade has been moved five
miles to the southwark OF Somerset on the
Cumberland river.
Mr.. Sumner, OF the Sena % Committee Of
Foreign Affairs, reported bill on Wednes.
day, authorizing the appointment Of diplo-
matte representatives vi the United States to
Liberia and Hayt.
Five transatlantic steamers are Oh the
way to American ports. The steamship
Northern AiSht has arrived 1T New YORK
from the South Pacific. 4 plot 10 ass ASST
nate the President Of San Salvador AZ Gen
Castillo " rs discovered in tlms to prevent
its execution.
An investigating committee OF the Federal
Congress is busily engaged In overhauIinG
che Government contrac Is and consr actors.
Bennett says the most gigantic and amazing
swindling operHtions have been developed
The immaculate Thurlow Weed figures con-
spicuously In the testimony thus lar elected
Thirty i've thousand Federal troops are at
Cairo. Active preparations are going ON to
put in speedy operation the grest Mississippi
expedition.
Twelve passenger trains are daily run be.
tween Warrington ana Baltimore.
A great meeting was held last night at
Faneun Hall. Boston. to institute measures
for the speedy release Of Corcoran.
The weather has been very cold 1T the
North. In New York, skating, slsishing,
&C 10 all the rage. Twenty-Five thousand
people visited Central Park on Tuesday, and
over i've thousand at night, when the park
was brilliantly illuminated.
Secretary Chase 10 urgent in his request
for immediate &C ton Of Con gress upon imam
cial matters. He represents the Treasury to
be nearly empty. He has been obliged 70
draw the last lnstalment, to meet the No.
vember loan demands. He expresses fears
that the banks generally will refuse to "a
ceive Treasury notes. The times are very
squally.
A battalion Of seacoast artillerymen 10
being formed In New York.
General Scott 10 still at New York. He
will not 20 to Key West nor TO Mexico.
Prince de Joinvtlle has gone to Washing
ton.
The Erricson floating battery Is nearly
completed.
A skirmish occurred on Monday near the
banks Of the Occoquan, and 1t 10 reported
that four Confederate soldiers wore killed.
parties Just from the scene Of this affray
assure rs that none were hurt on our side.
The Federals appeared in great force, but
were driven or EDS.
The case OF Senator Bright, Of Indiana, is
not quite disposed OF. There is no doubt OF
his final expulsion.
The fashionable crowds In Warrington
have been In . great f1utter about the
great ball at the White House last night.
The coast Of Maine will be instantly forti-
fed at thu expense Of the State Government,
to be afterwards reimbursed by the General
Government, within twenty years.
The prevailing and exclusive theme of con
versation In Philadelphia. 10 the great naval
expedition for the Southern coast, TO be fitted
out there. Gov. Curtin IL beset with greedp
contractors, merchants and ehip-owners.-
The people and press Of Philadelphia seem
TO have q most invetera:e hatred for the
Southern leaders.
The brokers Of New York are shaving Gov.
eminent drafts and audited accounts 81
heavy discount. ForsiEn exchange Is quoted
at llAt. Stocks are unsettlsd. +.
LATER FROM THI DuRN1IDE FLEET.
THE ARMADA MOVES.
ESPECIAL Dla1ArcH 70 TIE alcHMoSp DIsP AroH. ]
GoLDsDoAo', N. c., Feb. 1.-THE Burnside
asst 10 moving. Intelligence Of this fact
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