Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-28
nnrrao ON orRnENT Topics.

The Governor Of Indiana has appointed ex-
Gov. Joseph A. Wright United States Senator,
in place Of the expelled traitor Bright
The returned prisoners all speak of a strong
Union party in Richmond, who are in high
gee at the Union victories. They were
compelled, for ih ir own safety, to Keep
quiet, but took frequent occasion to make
their sentiments known to the prisoners, ezten
ding to them various acts of kindness, which
had to be steslihly performed.
The Richmond Wing, Of Friday, has an article
bitterly condemDing JEFF Davis administration.
1t says: judging by the results 80 far, it is
the most lamehtable failure in history, and
suggests that the must signal service which that
government eau now render to the country is
The surrender of the helm to ADLER and better
hands."
den. Halleck telegraphs to Cen Mcclellan
that Prices army has been driven from his
stronghold at Cross Hollow. The enemy left his
sick aud wounded. and such stores as he could
not destroy. lie burned the extensive barracks
at that place to prevent our troops from occu-
pying them. Gen. Curtis says that most Of our
provisions for the last ten days have been taken
from the enemy. On Sunday evening last, thir-
teen steamboats, landed strong force of Federal
troops at Commerce, a few miles above Cairo,
whose destination is supposed to be some point
in Arkansas.
The Agricultural Department Of the Patent
Office has received letter from North Carolina,
stating that collections Of cotton were being
made at Roanoke Island and other points in that
State, which will be sent hither at an early day.
The seed will be distributed for the purpose Of
experiment through the middle and northwestern
States.
Gen. Mcclellan has received an official dis
patch from Bowling Green announcing the arri-
val there Of two men who had made their way
over from Nashville with information that the
rebel troops had abandoned Nashville and retir-
cd in the direction of Murfreesboro, Tenn, with
the intention Of making stand there. Tbt
War Department has no telegraphic communica
ton within 150 miles of Nashville.
General Fremont is being urged for tbt
contemplated mission to Mexico in place o
Gen Scott, on the ground Of more fitting capaci
ties for the mission. The selection Of Genera
Sc 1T is said to have been at the request Of IL,
Secretary Of State, but it is understood as no
meeting with warm approval by majority o
the Senate
The gale GU las. Monday night was very severe
number Of telegraph wires were broken il
New York; and in the harbor several vessel
dragged their anchors. In Brooklyn, five tw
story buildings were blown down elso the tw
steeples on the Rev. Mr.. Farleya church.
portion of the roof on the Brooklyn City Hospita
was also blown away, Sign boards, awnings
Rud other loose appendages were very promiscu
oasly scattered about the streets
conAagratiou occurred at Boston on Monda
night which is reported to be of the most dis
Astrous fires that ever occurred in that city. !
burned FIVE hours two fitemen were killed an,
one injured, and it destroyed property to tn
amount of three quarters Of million Of dollars
including the entire range Of buildings on Ii
north side of Eastern Avenue, and tue Easter
Exchange Hotel. Two thousand bales Of cotto
and eighty thousand bushels Of corn we're des
Woyed. 5..
The capture of Nashville by the United State
forces has been confirmed. Our troops TOO
possession of the city without opposition, Floy
aed as usual. The report that Gov. Harris ha
ordered all the Tennessee troops to lay dow
their arms and go home is also confirmed Tn
Tennessee Legislature is called to meet on Nor
day next. No opposition to the Union move
ments lie made anywhere on the Cumberlan
river.
William H. Russell, the hireling liar Of Ii
London Times. is in New York.
When Fort DOnelson was whispered in IL
Chicago Court House, the audience burst out
three glorious cheers. The Sheriff called
order, but the Judge promptly said "The court
adjourned. Let the people shout !" and thr,
limes three rousing cheers made the hall riI
again and again, in honor Of the stars al
stripes.
A skirmiah occurred at Independence, on II
The 18Th, between detachment Of Ohio cava
and band of rebels, headed by Gauntrel Pa
ker. The latter were routed, with loss OF tbr
killed and several wounded, aud several TAX
prisoners. A quantity of arms was also capture
The Federal loss was one killed aad three wou
ded.
The schooner Meteor, of Now Bedford, for N,
York, has been totally lost on Plumb Island
Three of the crew persisted, the captain OF
being saved
David Hall, vino was convicted Of haVi
Voluntarily served aboard the SLAYER Erie,
been sentenced to nine months Imprisonment
New York.
The Chicago Post has information to the eff
that Major General John A. Dix, now in col
mand at Baltimore, has been assigned to
command Of the Department Of Kentucky, or
that department now commanded by Genel
Buell., who is to advance towards Nashville, L
following up the march with his column
Among the prizes captured by the Feie
soldiers at Fort Doneison was rife said to
worth $1,000 Its breech is inlaid with the fin
gold 1t belonged to hotel keeper in Memph
and Was won by him at horse race.
A Cairo correspondent Of the Cincinnati G
lette says:
General Halleck has advised Mr. T. l.. Yes
man, of St. Louis, to take possession Of /
"Cumbsrland iron works." recently destroy
by the crew Of the gunbOat st. Louis. Mr.. Lew
one of the propretors of tue works referred
who was taken prisoner on board the 81. Loui
states that John Bell, sho was one Of the par
ners in the destroyed concern is in very ba
health, and will not live many weeks. He is
times perfectly insane John C. Breckinridg
NI. Taw;a aaya Lna harnrua a hahituoi ,trn,,t n .