Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-08
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"Rumors Of ,,


RICHMOND, Jan. 6, via New Orleans, Jan. T.
In the absence of facts officially communicated,
We have only reports which have been in circu-
lation at Stsunton during the past two days,
about Gen. Jobnston's movements at Allegheny,
and the approach of the Federalists. Many OF
these are discredited; but, this forenoon, q battle
near Romney is reported to have taken place,
which resulted in our capturing five hundred
prisoners.
Another skirmisb is reported as having occur
red near Hanging Rock, between Winchester
and Romney. Like former reports from the
Mountain region, the positions announced are
probably correctly stated, but the reports are
confused and unreliable.
Departure of messrs. Mason and sIideII.
PETERSBURG, January GA flag of truce
from Old Point brings to the Norfolk Day Book
the New York Herald of January Sd. 1t an
nounces that Messrs. Mason and Sldell sailed in
the Rinaldo, from Providencetown on the LIST
inst, during the prevalence of a perfect hurri-
cane.
Health of Gen. Mcclellan.
Gen. Mcclellan is reported as being much i'm
proved in health.
More Troops for the Gulf.
Three thousand troops, intended TO reinforce
the Butler expedition, sailed on the Constitution
on the Sd of January.
Preparations in Canada
Gen. Williams, of Kars, is erecting %fortiiica-
tons 10 command Detroit.
Surrender Of Vera Cruz,
The Spanish troops entered the city of Vera
Cruz, and Fortress San Juan, ON the 18th of De
cember, without opposition. The Mexican;
abandoned all their artillery and munitions o
war. The French feet has arrived at Havana.
European Opinions.
The London Times is highly indignant at thu
stone fleet blockade, which it designates an &C
of hostility to the whole human race. Thu
French press criticize Lincoln's message unfa
vorably.
Another Army appointment.
RICHMOND, January III. c. Wayne, a
present Acknowledgement of the State of Georgia
has been appointed a brigadier-general in tn
Confederate service.
MOre skIrmishinR.
Vigorous skirmishing occurred between tn
~contending forces last week, above Wincheste
and toward the Potomac. Several Federal pris
oners were taken, and a few killed and wounded
The troops engaged on our side were principal.
the Virginia and Arkansas regiments.
Congressional.
Congress attended the funeral of Judg
Hemphil this forenoon. Subsequent proceed
ings were unimportant
Another Coast Expedition.
1t is reported, by passengers from Whining
ton, that the Burnsides expedition had been see
off Hatteras.
From Western Virginia.
Intelligence from Camp Allegheny, as late a
the 9TH, advises of the prevalence of sppreheT
SONS that the Yankees would succeed in cuttin
off supplies, and that reports were current tha
they were at HuntersviIle and Monterey, wber
there were large quantities of Confederate stOrei
Further intelligence is anxiOusly awaited.
The War in Kentucky.
NASHVILLE, January IA gentleman jui
arrived from Louisville reports the Federal arm
between Louisville and Bowling Green one hui
dred thousand strong, twenty-five thousand {
whom are unfit for duty, the larger portion {
whom are Frustrated by sickness The Federal
are pushing forward the work on Green rive
bridge, which viii be completed in a few day.
when it is entirely probable a movement win b
made towards Bowling Green.
From Pnducah.
Another arrival, from Psducah, reports tina
the Federals intend to concentrate a force Of on
hundred thousand at that place.
Reported Advance of the FedeFaIists.
1t is reported here this evening that the Fed
erals are crossing Green river in eonsiderabl