The New York herald., 1862-12-27

1eOh -CIarksvle in Tennessee, occupied by Union
forces. The taken possession of by Commodore
Fooe without any being offered. The rebel
troops fed the approach OF the Union gunboats after
setting fire the railroad bridge across the Cumberland
river
Bentonvle in Arkansas occupied by Union troops
under General Curtis.
One thousand more rebel prisoners were captured at
Fort oneson, they having down the river rein
force the fort, not having heard OF its surrender
21st.-Nathanie Gordon, convicted on the charge of
taking from the coast of Africa and selling them
into slavery, nung in New York This was the first
execution for this offence in the United States.
A detachment Of Union troops met body Of rebels
near independence Mo, and skirmsh ensued, during
which three of the enemy we're killed. number wounded
and five taken prisoners The Union loss was one killed
and three wounted.
New Mexico, which lasted all day and resulted in what
may be termed drawn battle The Union loss was sixty
two killed and one hundred and forty wounded, while
that or the enemy supposed 10 be much greater The
rebels captured pieces OF artillery The Unionists
commanded by Colonel Candy, and the rebels by
General Sibley.
22d-Ncver in the history o. our country was the
birthday OF Washington celebrated with more universal
aud earnest interest, The occasion derived increased
pressiveuess fram the fact that combined with
reverence the memory the sincere and hearty
feeling JOY and thankuness that the glorious heritage
pance with the request Of the President, Washngons
Farewe address was read in the halls OF Congress and
IN most OF the churches In the Northern States.
Jefferson Davis and Alexander H. stephens were inaugn-
rated IN Richmond President and Vice President for six
years OF the so-called Confederate States Of America
Davis delivered his inaugural address.
23d-Gen. William Nelson with his Union forces, en-
nessee rebels having evacuated the city Before eav
ing they pundered many dwellings and business houses,
and excsd great alarm among thepeope Several rebels
were shot by citizens whom they were robbng The
Union sentiment very strong, and troops were
received with the greatest cordially. Great Indignation
was expressed against Governor Harris who was fairly
driven away by the Union they having become bold
at the proximity Of the Union troops. Before leaving
Governor Harris made speech recommending the cit-
zens 70 burn their private property and calling on Ten
nesseeans 10 rally and meet him Memphis but no
paid any attention him The rebels also destroyed the
railroad bridge Nashville, against the urgent eneates
OF the citizens.
2Itheieneral Curtis took possession of Fayetteville
Arkansas capturing number Of prisoners, stores. bag
gage, &c The enemy burned part OF the town before
| leaving.
Forty two officers and Of the Fifth Missouri cavalry
poisoned at Mud Town. Arkansas by eating poisoned
food which the rebels left behind them. The gallant
capsin Doier died and Lieutenant Colqpel Won peutch
aud Captain Schenan suffered much.
The Union army, under Major General Banks, moved
from their position, and crossed the Potomac river at
Harper Ferry.
x5,h-The bill authorizing the issue Of Treasury notes.
of denominations less than five dollars to the amount
Of one hundred and fifty millions OF dollars bearing no in
terest and making said notes legsi tender signed
| by the President and became law. The bill also au.
s6orned the Of Eve hundred millions Of United states
six per cent bonds.
skrmsh took place al Mason's Neck in the nclghbor.
hood OF Occoquan Virginia, between body Of foxap
rangers some Of our toops The rangers red from