The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-14
WAR NEWS.

pa,vh to tl,e Democrat from Cairo saws
that Lieut.. Gwinn OF the gunboat Tyler
reached there last night from Tennessee
River. The enemy had not resumed their
attempt 10 fortify Pittsburgh landing
Lieut.. G winn landed under a flag OF truce
and was permitted to go mile from the
river before being stopped by the enemy's
pickets.
His object was 10 obtain an exchange
OF prisoners which had been tsben last
Saturday on the morning after the en-
gapement. Nine dead bodies and one
hundred wounded were found in the en-
emy's encampmeni, which had been re-
moved three miles from the river alter the
engagement. h7- adr''.ea" "a a7a
.1 lieutenant Giviuu thinks their loss go
killed and 100 wounded. Their forces
engaged was 1000 infantry, 500 cavalry
and pieces artillery. s.-. .a,-. '.tl I..4
Al Corrinlh, Miss, 10 miles from the
/ Tennessee river, the enemy had $4,000
or 10000 troops at Henderson Station,
miles from The Tennessee river weie
10000 or twelve 1900, and at Bear
Breek Bfidge, 9 miles back Of Easlport,
Miss, were 5000 or 10. 900 more also
repoIl ted that they are forIiIying Chicka'
saw, Ala.T -taa.s s..-sl V tHv ts.
H The result OF the recent election in
Hardin and McNairy counties shows tho
strength Of The Union sentimen: Of South
ern Tennessee. The former gave 500 ouI
of 1000 votes for the Union candidate
and the latter 200 majority out of 1890
votes. Lieut. Gwinn says the cry Of the
people is.send US arms and sufficient force
to protect US in organizing, and we will
drive the rebels out OF Tennessee our
selves. A second vis,tto Columbus re-
veas many facts of interest. Col. Bu
ford, who has made a complete exami
nation of the earthworks, says they ar,
six miles long. 's .'~f '34ai
A special, 10 the Democrat, says gen
tleman who left Pope's command yester
day, states that the rebels at New Madrid
have between s, 900 and 10, 900 men land
four gunboats anchored Off the town. Il
has been completely invested by oul
forces. Some skirmishing had ensued
and several Of our men had been killed
by shells thrown from the rebel gunboat,
when we came within range. Our off
GERS are confident OF easy and complet,
victories il the enemy's gunboats ar,
drawn away. <~
1t is reported that the enemy are forli
flying Savannah on the Tennessee River
Some Of the rebel anchors left al Co
lumbus have been appropriated 10 com
plete the equipment Of gunboats, 80
The reports from Charleston. Missouri
say our forces are constantly skifmish;ns
with JEFF. Thompson. Three Of the latte
men captured lately. e. i.e 'AF %"
DENVER CRY, March 7th.--The follow
news was received to-day (8lh) at Jules
burg. from Denver City, 7.h. by militar,
express: A desperate and terrible bat
tie, lasting all day, took place AT Valverde
10 miles southof Fort Craig OIL the 2ls,
The fight was probably resumed on tn
22d, TIE loss is great on both Sides
Both parties claim victory. A regimen
of Mexicans, commanded by COL, Panou
rar away. Capt McRae, who ha,
charge Of the artillery and his entire com
mand were killed al their guns, and th
cannon taken by .he enemy.
Kr Carson was within 10 miles Of For
Craig. Firing was, heard from his di
reclion, with what result was not ascer
tanned when the messenger left.
LEEsBURG, Va. March 8.-Col, Gear,
has token .Leesburg and driven Gen
Hills army from the town and surround
ing forts. The American flag flies owe
all, The rebels thought this one Of thei
strongholds. We took many prisoners
stores, and possess the Bank, Pos. Office
and other public buildings. This bril-
liant achievement is Of vast importance.
A detachment Of the LIST Michigan Cav
airy did good service. ,r.l.T ,o'I b
/ FORT MONROE, March 8.-The Merri
mac was signalled this morning movin
down the chsnne! from Norfolk in 'front.' {
j Seweli's Point battery. All was excite
ment about Fort Monroe at this news an
the Cumberland, Congress. Minnesots
st. Lawrence and Roanoke exchange
signals OF danger. The Merrimac ha
nothing above water but the fac, sta
flying the rebel Gag and her smoke slacl
She moved slowly and steered direcll
Tor the Cumberland and Congress, lyin
10 the mouth Of James River. The Cum
berland opened OH her with heavy gun,
but the balls glanced off, having n
effect. AT the same time the rebel iron
clad gunboats Yorktown and Jamestow
came down James River and engaged on
frigates On the other side. Our batterie
at Newport News opened on the guu
boats TO assist the Cumberland and Con
gress, which being sailing vessels wer
AT the mercy Of the rebel steamers. ya'
J They both rained heavy broadsides o
the Meriimac. which was slowly az
preaching, but all the effect visible was /
slightly check her progress. She the
ran against the Cumberland, striking he
about midships, literally laying open he
sides. She then drew off and fred int
4 The disabled ship, and again dashe
against her with her iron.clad PROV, an
knocking in her side, left her TO sink. an
started Tor the Congress, laying quartz
Of mile distant. which was engaging th
\ Yorktown and Jamestown She havin
no regular crew aboard. being only partl
manned by three companies Of nav
brigade, and seeing hopelessness contend
ing, struck colors.o The Jamesto the
took from her all her officers as prisoner