Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-26

NAsHvrr,, CERTAINLY OURS.


We now have positive information that Nssh-
vile was abandoned by the rebels on the
approach Of General Buell's advance.
BxcITING TIMss.
The boom Of artillery and the crack Of voIey
after volley Of muskery heard here this forenoon,
were, we take It for granted practice shooting on
the other side OF the river; such as frequently
takes place there. Washington IL to-day wild
with excitement over the news Of our late sue
cesses In the West and South, aud anticipstions
Of what is destined to come of elsewhere in
various quarters. Upon this latter point we shall
Of course publish, as usual, earliest accounts Of
events as they may have TRANSFERRED. The excel
lent and necessary order Of the War Department
Of this date, ito be found in our columns this
afternoon,) makes itincumbent upon all the Press
TO be guarded end cautious not to publish news
that may by any chance aid the enemy and
embauass the armies Of the Union at the present
time.
NAVY YARD.
Arrival of the STEAMER Baltimore from Roan-
eks Island The steamer Baltimore, Captain
DeMain, arrived at the Yard this morning, direct
from Roanoke Island. She left there on Sunday
and arrived at Old Point just previous to the gale
on Monday. She anchored there until yesterday,
when she came up, and passed the Confederate
batteries last night without being fred at. She
reports no damage 10 our vessels at Old Point or
in the Potomac from the gale.
The Baltimore brings up a number Of water
tanks taken from the Cen5ederates, and a gun
carriage, which was knocked to pieces oy our
fire; also, a number Of muskets, &c.
The Wyandank clme up to the yard from
Indian Head yesterday.
PASSES INTO MARYLAND.
On and after Saturday, March LIST, all PERSONS
crossing the Navy Yard or the Anacostia bridge
for the purpose Of going into Maryland, will re-
quire pass.
Persons residing between Washington and this
side of b will be allowed to cross TO the city In
order TO procure pass to cross and recross the
above bridge. All persons will be required to
furnish satisfactory proof OF their loyalty or t. Ike
the oath.
Workmen employed at the Navy Yard or in
Government employ, will require to be endorsed
by the head of their departments. All persons
requiring passes will have to apply in person, as
no passes will be otherwise granted. Office hours
from O'Clock a. m. to O'Clock p. m.
CONFIRMED.
Major John SymingtOn and Major William
Maynadier, both Of the Ordnance Corps, were
yesterday confirmed by the Senate, the former az
Colonel, the latter as Lieutenant Colonel of Ord.
nance. Both gentlemen are natives Of Maryland
and both are well known IN this city. Colonel
symington was for many years the commandant
of the Washington Arsenal, and the large store.
houses, model arsenal and other buildings at thai
post were erected while e was stationed there
An ARTII cry REVIEW
Tomorrow, at < ID m a Dnrtion of the I, rtil
lery of the army of the Potomac reserve on thi,
side of the river, consisting Of seventeen full
batteries, will be reviewed by Brig Gen. Barry
chief Of artillery, at the usual point for such exer
cises, on East Capitol street, half a mile east Of
the CanitnI