Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-15
THEIR GAME OF BRAG.

BALTIMORE, February Is The Old Point boat
which arrived this morning brings the following:
FORTRESS MONROE, Feb IL The propeller
Jersey Blue arrived here from Annapolis this
morning, with about go troops belonging to the
various reg inents, who Were sick and left behind
when the Burnside expedition sailed. The Jer-
sey Blue will proceed as soon as the weather
modeTates.
The Stars and Stripes is stin here, and will
probably sail tomorrow afternoon, with Large
cargo CT ammunition
A Gag Of truce went out this morning, and re-
turning brought several passengers, mostly ladies,
TO 60 North.
We find the following in to days DGY Book:
rumor reached this city Yesterday by pas
sengers from Suffolk that the enemy had taken
possession of Edenton, and also Plymouth. Later
In the day 1t was rumored that a couple Of the
enemy's vessels had proceeded on a reconnois
sance as far as "Coleraine.n
The Norfolk Day Book gives a sketch Of new
flag adopted by the committee of Congress on the
subject. Ii is to be blue union on red field with
four stars In the form of a square In the union.
The Richmond Enquirer says that four hum
dred prisoners Of war are expected to leave Rich
mond for Newport News in a day or two, In ex-
change for an equal number Of Confederates re-
leased by the Federal Government, aud who
reached Norfolk on Tuesday
The llth Pennsylvania cavalry, Col. Spear
commanding, went out on a scout to New Market
bridge to-day. Nothing was seen.
1t commenced raining at II O'Clock a m; the
wind is northeast.
The Richmond Dispatch Of Friday has the fol-
lowing; General Wise is near Currituck Court
House, and sent down flag Of truce TO Roanoke
Island on Thursday.
A Norfolk telegram says it is believed that the
mortar feet is intended for this place.
A gentleman just arrived from Gstesville, SAYS
that seven hundred horses were landed at Eden
ton last night; also that large number had been
landed at Elizabeth City. Hertford, capital Of
Perquimans county, was taken by the Federals
yesterday. The population is fifteen hundred.
Capt. Goodwin, Of Robinson, of the n. c. Rip
Van Wrinkles, with ffty-two of his men, and
seven of the Wise Legion, have reached Suffolk
Nashville telegram Of the 18th says that
dispatch which was received from Cumberland
City this evening, states that federal gunbC al
appeared in sight Of Fort Donelsoa this mornin-
about 10 O'Clock, and opened fire, but without
injury. The fort returned the FIRE, and the gun
boat retired. The federals have landed in force,
and a battle with light artillery commenced this
evening. IL Is reported tndt the Iederal ferce is
from ven to twelve thousand. When the steamer
left for Cumberland City the battle was raging.
No particulars are given.
PETERSBURG, Feb. I3.-The editor OF the Ex-
press has received letter from Suffolk dated
Thursday, which says that Edenton and Hert-
ford have both been captured. Five gunbosts
moved slowly 10 the wharf at Edenton yesterday
at nine O'Clock and landed their troops Very
soon afterwards fifteen more gunboa,s arrived.
The citizens raised white flag. Between three
and four Thousand Federal troops landed at Eden
ton. The population Of Edenton is about two
thousand, and 1t is distant from Suffolk about
ffty miles. In the afternoon two punboats went
up the Cheraw river towards wintou, and ssve,,I
others towards the mouth Of the Roanoke.
NASHVILLE, Feb. ia dispatch d.ksd Fo,,
Donelson to-day at half past II O'Clock a M.
states that firing Of artillery had commenced this
morning before sunrise, and had continued uq-
ceasinely up to that time. A number of pieces
are rapidly firing. The enemy keeps at a respect,
fui distance. The field artillery are engaged all
along the line.
LAfER.-Teo o'clock Joyiy nee Minutes p ~.
Firing hascsssed, probably that the enemy may