Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-03

AT TERNOON DISPATCHES.
From Washington.
Herald's Correspondence. |

From Washington.
Heralds Correspondence.
WAsHISdroN, Feb. %.
1t has been busy time to-day among the divi-
slons across the river. Being the last day Of the
inspection.
The friends OF Col. John A.. Logan will be grati-
fed to learn that although badly wounded at the
capture Of Fort Donelson, he is doing well. The
wound 10 dangerous, however.
BOLIVAR, Jefferson County, Va,
Near baltimore, Feb. IS.
Since Monday night. Harper's Ferry and its
consisting of the 28th Pennsylvania regiment,
passed over the Potomac from Sandy Hook to
Harpcr's Ferry before day break on Monday morn
Ing, by . rope-f ferry, and took possession OF the
town. Next day ample provision for transporting
troops over the river was provided, and our
advanced guard considerably reinforced.
Bolivar and Charlestown, and a considerable
portion OF the country on tho north banks Of the
Shenandoah, are occupied by our troops. Except
about 20 OF the enemy. who were captured, they
all retired on the approach Of our army.
The people of this town and the neiyhborir
places which our troops have occu pied, were in a
condition bordering on starvation. There are
comparatively few inhabitants remaining here
now, and they all profess Union sentiments and
great delight at being relieved from the thradom
s.
Many refugees are returning.
The right wing Of the army has considerably
curtailed the Rebel territory in Virginia, ind made
foothod for itself which all the power of tn q
rebellion cannot wrest from it.. The enemy have
made sad havoc among residences Of the Union
PEOPLE here since the departure Of our troops. So
far, no opposition has been given to our advance,
not hostile shot having been fired. Gen. Banks
has established his headquarters on the road from
Ha' per's Ferry to Bolivar.
The enemy shelled the trains to day at Berlin,
as they were passing down to Baltimore, but tn ell
practice was bad, and out Of IL shots fired, only
two exploded, and none of them did any damage.
The plans Of Gen. Mcclellan are being rapidly
unfoided, and you may rely upon il, from my own
personal observation, that brave young chi ftaiu
is diligently as well as skifully aborng to crush
the monster rebellion at the earliest moment.
fWorlds Dispatch.
a private letter received here from Pa,i. states
that lancey has left for Alabama via Havana,
fully satisfied that none of the great powers of
Europe will recognize the Confederate Govern
ment. lie has met with great success in obtain.
ing supply Of cheap but durable goods for the
clothing of negroes.
Tho House Committee on Foreign ffars have
decided to report against the Senate Bill for the
recognition Of the independence Of Hayti. The
Committee is composed Of Crttenden as chair.
man, Gooch, Cox, White Of Indiana, McKnipb..
Burnham, Thomas, II. d. Pomeroy Of Now York
and FISHER OF Delaware.
Tho Committee intend making long report in
few days on the rights Of nations on the hirh
seas
Adviccs from Annapolis state that the nomipa-
ton and election of Hon. Revcrdy Joh ms on to the
U. >. Scnato is certainty, the contest being
narrowed between him and Henry Winter Davis.
The President to-day nominated Col Jno.
Cochrane tor a Brig. Gen. of volunteers.
WASHINGTON, March l.
All is quiet across the Potomac, opposite Wash
ington No news Of public interest from thar
sectien Of the army has been received here to-day.
Southern News.
NEW YoRx, March !.
TIE Philadelphia Inquirer's Fort Monroe cores
pondence gives, on the authority of the Raleigh
Res lister of the Goth, rumor that Gen Hagar
was placed under arrest at Norfolk, to be tried Tor
negligence and incompetency.
The Memphis -fraIdnche Of the Goth, SAYS Gen
Reauregard is at Columbus, but in anticipation Of
q Federal advance. is about evacuatin- It.
BOLIVAR, Feb %.
Tho army Of Gen. Banks occupied Harper's
Ferry, unopposed, on Wednesday, with the neces-
saries for permanent occupation. The advance
took possession Of Bolivar Heights yesterday, and
pushed . reconnaissance to Charleston, capturing
few prisoners. Loudon Heights wero also occu-
pied to prevent any flank movement by tho ene-
my. To-day Charleston was occupied by a stronp
The plans Of tho commanders are not known,
but the movement is probably to cover the recon
struction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and
may moan more.
Tho troops are in excellent condition, and we'll
protested from the inclement weather. No scci-
dent occurred in the transportation Of troops and
supplies over the river. The pontoon bridge was
acomplete success.
Hundreds OF refugees have returned to their
des0lated homes, and those remaining arc over
joyed at their presence.
Nothing reliable has been heard from Mauches.
ter bat current report says it has been considers
bly, reinforced.
A small body Of the enemy are supposed TO be
south Of London Heights, four or five miles back
Of the river, but not Of sufficient strength TO cause
any alarm.
From Boston.
BOsToN, March l.
Col. Lee, the Major and Br. Revere Of the goth
Massachusetts, Regiment, arrived here last eve-
ming. They were received At the depot by Gov
ernor Andrew and staff, and large crowd OF citi-
zens, who greeted them with hearty welcome
and enthusiastic cheers.
The city government Of Roxbury proposed Civ
ing Col. Lee public reception some time.
From New York.
Nsw YoRK, March 1.
Counterfeit five dollar Treasury Notes made
their appearance in this city yesterday. They
ere excellent i'm mutations Of the genuine but they
can be detected.