Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-21
OFFICIAL PAPERS.

Mautua.
OFFICIAL PAPERS.
Another Newspaper Spy.
The following letter of Commodore Dupont to
Secretary Wellts will be read with interest;
''FLAG SHIP WABASH.
"Port Royal IIarbor, s. c., Feb. 8, 1862.
"SiR | have this day directed the discharge
of Mr.. Stout, Captains Clerk Of the United
States steamer Flag, directing him to leave TO-
morrow in the Baltic.
81 had every reason to believe that he was the
author of the enclosed letter TO the Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin of the 24th ult, recopied in
the New York Herald of the hand on send
lug for him he acknowledged the same. This
individual had previously sent home what pre-
ten led to be chart of Warsaw Inlet, for pub
LEGATION, obtained, no doubt, through the con-
hdential position which lie held on board the
Flag
.rhe ayidity with which the northern press
republsh whatever is sent them, giving the
enemy the very information which he most de
sires to have, is one Of the most disheartening
circumstances which commanding officer has
to contend with in this wGr. The defeat of the
best laid plans or largely increased loss of
life in carrying them out, is constantly occurring
or apprchended.
al nm convinced that n recent movement of
the gunboats was nearly anticipated, aud plan
laid bare to the enemy which could have been
concealed from him until executed, by intorma
ton cent lom here 10 n New York paper, re-
copied in the 81, Louis Democrat and no doubt
forwarded by mail or otherwise to Savannah
S. +. DuPorT.
Flag g.oiicer Commanding South Atlantic Block
aiding Squadron"
complimentary I.ettertO GeneFaI Lander
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WAsmISGroN, February IL, 1862 !
The President directs me to say that he has
observed with pleasure the activity aud enter
prise manifested by yourself and the officers and
soldiers of your command. You have, shown
how much may be done in the worst weather aud
worst roads, by spirited officer at the head OF
II small force of brave men unwilling to waste
life in camp when the enemies of their country
are within reach.
Your brilliant success is happy presage OF
what may be expected when the army OF the
Potomac shall be led to the field by their gallant
general
Secretary of War.
To Brigadier General F. W. LANDER.
Thanks of the President.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1862.
The President commander in-chief Of the
army and navy, returns thanks to Brigadier
General Burnside and Flag officer Goldsborough,
and TO Brigadier General Grant nnd Flag Officer
Foote, and the land and naval forces under their
respective commands, for their gallant achieve
inent in the capture of Fort Henry and Roanoke
island
While il will be no ordinary pleasure for him to
acknowledge and reward in becoming mauner
the valor OF the living he also recognizes it as
his duty to pay fitting tribute to the memory
Of the gallant dead,
The charge at Roanoke Island, like the bayo-
net charge at Mill Spring, proves that the close
gIapple aud sharp steel Of loyal and patriotic
soldiers must always put rebels aud traitors 10
flight
The late achievements of the navy show thai
the flag Of the Union, once borne in proud glory
around the world by naval heroes, will soot
again float over every rebel city aud stronghold
and TINT it shall forever be honored and respect
ed as the emblem of liberty and Union in every
land and upon every sea.
by order of the President
GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary Of the Navy.
EDWARD NJ. STANTON, Secretary of War.
OnicIal Despatch TO General Mcclellan.
CAIRO, Feb. II, 1862
The Union flag floats over Fort Donelson
The Carondelei, Capt. Walker, brings the gori-
Gus intelligence. The Fort surrendered at
O'Clock yesterday Sunday morning. General
A. Sidney johnson and Buckuer, 10000 prison
ers aud large amount Of material Of war, ar
the trophies Of victory. The loss is heavy ol
both sides Floyd, the thief, stole away during
the night previous with 5000 men, and is de
nounced by the rebels as n traitor.
am happy to inform you that Flag Once
Foote, though suffering with his foot with th
noble spirit characteristic of our navy, notwith
standing his disability, will take up immediatel
two gunboats and with the eight mortarbOat
} which he will overtake, will make IN immediat
attack on Clarksville, if the stage of water wi
permit.
We are now firing n national salute from For
Cairo, Gen. Graut's late post, in honor OF III
late achievement
Brigadier General Volunteers, U. s. Army, an
I Chief Of Stall aud Engineers.
e To Mnjor General McCLELLAH:
e Despatch from Com. Foots.
"The Cdrondtlet has just arrived from Fo
Donelson, and brings information of the captui
u of that fore by tue laud forces, yesterday morn
ing, with fifteen thousand prisoners.
g "Johnston aud Buckner were prisoners I'll
loss is heavy on both sides.
e "Floyd escaped, with five thousand mel
during the night.
q pOSblDbi Will pIoCbcu up W tthi heNtHO+ LIB
d mortarboats are on their way, with which hol
y to attack Clarksvile.
'r "The wound in my foot is painful, but n
= dangerous. The army has behaved gloriousl
o. | shall he able to take but two iron-clad gu
III boats with me the others are disabled.
"Tho trophies Of war are immense. The pa
y tieulaIs will soon be given.
le "a il. FooTn, Flag olicGr.
y "To Hon. GIDEoE WRLLEs, Secretary Of I
~ Navy"
in Correspondence with the southern stat
in GENERAL ORDRR No. Z.
nd HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army, l
he ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
"A WAsMINGTON, Jan. 49, 1862.
ar By direction of the Secretary of War, priv
IN letters received by officers Of the army for tr
Of initial through the lines of the United Sta
troops to persons living in the enemy's coun
q, will not hereafter be forwarded but will be s
-" TO the Dead Letter Office in the city of Wa
, inpton. Exception to this rule is made in ia
he of letters addressed to officers and men desti
as prisoners by the insurgents.
F By command OF
MAJOR GEN. MoCLELLAE
AL L. THOMAS Adj. Gen
ed, Presentation OF the Rebel Flags TO c.
rts greass
lall war DEPARTMENT,
OF WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. lS. ]
Gu II is ordered by the President, Commander
NJ a.E 81. 1 Al.