Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-03-05
THE NEWS OF THE WEEK.

1dE NEWS VI IdE WEEh.
In consequence of the National Government
having taken possession of all the. telegraph
lines, to prevent the transmission of news of
the movem ents of ourarmy that might accrue
to the benefit of the rebels, our army summary
is quite neagre this week. Below viii be
found, however, number of interesting items:
On the 22d of February JEFF Davis was inau
gurated President of the rebel confederacy.
His inaugural is intended more as an appeal
to foreign nations for sympathy and help, than
as an exposition CT the principles of the Gov
ernment. From all accounts, the Inaugural
tion was most mournful affair-no cheers, no
rejoic ing, no enthusiasm, no illuminatiors.
Lieut.. Givin, had proceeded up the Tennes-
see river with a gunboat as far as Eastport,
Mississippi, on the Goth February. He says
the Union sentiment is strong, all along the
river. On his way down, he took on board
1000 sacks and 100 barrels of -four and 5000
bushels of wheat at Clifton, Tenn, to prevent
it being shipped to the rebels at Memphis
When the rebels abandoned Midtown, Ar
kansas, it would appear that they poison
ed the provisions that they left behind, and
that ~ of our officers and men were poisoned
by eating the same. In view of this Gen.
Haleck has issued an order, stating that all
persons guilty of such acts when captured,
will be hung like fellons.
On the 23d February, Nashville, Tennessee,
was taken possession of by Gen. Nelson, of
Gen. Buei's Division, the rebels having evacu-
ated the place the day before. Gov. Harris
burnt all the State papers that he could lay
his hands on, before he left. He went with
the army to Murfreesboro'.
On the lst of March, the rebels evacuated
Columbus, Kentucky. Before leaving they
destroyed much property, and burned their
winter quarters, etc. 1t is said that they in
tend to occupy and fortify an island in the
Mississippi, short distance above Memphis.
1t is said to be clearly understood between
the allied powers that monarchy in Mexico
will result from the invasion of that country
notwithstanding the assurances given to the
United States that they should not seek any
political object there.
On the 10th February several gunboats of
the Burnside expedition were sent up Chewan
river, N. c., and discovered the rebels in
force at Winton. After short fight the rebels
fed, who set the town on fire before leaving.
The Savannah (Georgia) Republican of the
10Th February says: Communication with
Fort Pulaski has been efectualy closed by
the federals, who have erected three batteries,
with heavy guns, at comm anding points.
On the oath February, severe gale pre-
vailed in New York, causing number of
vessels to drag their anchors. In Brooklyn
five houses were blown down, and the steeples
off several churches.
On the 26tb February, Gen. Banks division
crossed the Potomac, and occupied Harper's
Ferry. On the 2Sth he advanced as far as
Charlestown, Va, and took possession of the
place.
On the 23d February, Fayetteville, Arkansas,
was occupied by portion of Gen. Curtis
command. The rebels burned the greater part
of the town before they retreated.
On the 9th February, Gems. Buckner and
Tighman passed through Cleveland on their
way to Fert W arren.