Polynesian., 1862-02-15
No. ~.

IN.
This has been agreed on at Washington.
Vessels which arrived at Fortress Monroe on the l7th
report That Burnsdes expedition had entered Pamlico
Sound by Hatteras Inlet Roanoke Island was defended
by 5000 rebel troops. and will be the first point Of
attack.
dispatch dated Wilmington, 18th January, saws
that thirty small Federal steamers and sixteen sail
vessels were inside and seven large steamers outside of
Hatteras More were expected at Pamlico Sound.
A Fortress Monroe dispatch says the Norfolk Dav
Book Of Wednesday has news from GoIdsboro of the
l2th, announcing that 100 vessels of Burnsides expe
dition are inside Pamlico Sound and twenty steamers
outside. No attack had been made but the women and
children were leaving Newbern where fight expect
ed to take place The people Of Norfolk and Goldsboro
were much excited.
Two battles had been fought in Kentucky The first
between Col. Garn6eld (Federal) and Humphrey Mar
shall (SeeessOnst near Presburg, the 10th of JAM
from Z. NJ. till dark Secessionists routed carried off
their dead and wounded, but left twenty-seven dead on
the field Federal loss two killed and twenty-five woun-
ded. The next battle between General Thomas
lFed) and ZOllicofer (Secess.) Somerset, Jan.
18th. Secessionists 10000 Federals much less The
former routed, and driven the Cumberland river
Battle lasted three hours, until Zoicoer was killed.
when the SecessiOniss fed Loss Of secesonists est-
mated at $50 killed and wounded. Federal loss $50
dead and wounded. kentucky and Cumberland Gap
open to the Federals to march into Tennessee
CoNGREssIoNAL-In the Senate, jan 9Th, Nesmith
presented the credentials of Stark, of OoregOn After
warm discussion. motion to amend the resolution
to allow Stark to take the oath lost by of
9 9tO5.
Wilson, of Massachusetts,. presented petition from
citizens Of Pennsylvania asking that John C. Fremont
be appointed Lieutenant General.
In the Senate, San 7th, Pomeroy and Chandler pre-
sented petitions for the emancipation Of slaves.
The House Committee Commerce, have under
consideration proposition for the establishment of
mail line of steamers from California to Japan China
and the East Indies. Gen. Ward, from the Committee,
is preparing elaborate report favorable to it.
In the Senate, Jan l6, King, of New York, pre-
sented petition that conscated lands of traitors be
awarded to soldiers and also to abolish fees and per-
quisites of office.
The House Resolution declaring il to be the purpose
of C'ngress to raise by taxation and customs one
hundred and fifty millions of dollars annually was
adopted Powell. Of Kentucky alone voting in the
gitve
The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee will soon re-
port bill recognizing Hsyti.
Garret Davis, of Kentucky, argued that interference
with slavery will prevent the restoration of the Union.
Senator Harlan, of Iowa, would arm free negroes,
slaves and Indians.
MIscELLANEoUs-The numerous sssassinations OF
Federal troops by lurking rebels in Northwestern Mis-
souri,, has induced Col Digler commanding Lexing-
ton, to seize and mprisOn number of wealthy Seces
sons as hostages They to be shot in the propor
tion of FIVE to for every Federal soldier murdered
One of the swords which were stolen from Japanese
Tommy, while the Embassy were in Baltimore, has been
recovered, and will be returned him by the first con-
man who is in the rebel army.
A large party is being built up in the Northern
States, which will demand immediate advance of our
army and more effective steps to crush out the rebel
lion. The President entertains the sentiments
and has recently appointed Gen. Jim Lane to lead an
army of 80 900 into the enemys country, indca-
ton of what he intends to do.
Capt. j. b. Montgomery whose flag has been hoist
ed for the past two years and half the United States
steamsOOp Lancaster, relieved the Sd by Capt
Bell who lately commanded the Mediterranean SQUAD
ron Capt Montgomery went to New York on the
Champion.-Cor. S. F. Bulletin.
The MasonSlide affair having been disposed Of the
question of finance looming up as the leading tonic
of political discus ion. That financial crisis is already
upon the Government is apparent anybody who gives
the subject any thought. The associated banks of New
York, Philadelphia and Boston, furnish the Trea-
sury no additional aid upon specie basis, and the
hand, together with those to be raised on
$4,000 900 Demand Notes, which the Secretary of
the Tres ury ill has power issue under the Act of
August last will be quite exhausted before the first of
February The popular loan is ken too slowly to JUS
Jfy dependence upon the patriotism Of the people un-
less aided by little constitutional coercion. Some new
plan for obtaining money must be devised and the
scheme prOpo ID by Mr. Chase in his annual report is
rapidly gaining friends in Congress- and will probably
be adopted with some material and necessary mod6ca-
tons.
In connection with the proposed legislation for i'm
proving the finances, the Congressional Committees ON
the subject have determined to recommend and Con-
grs will unhesitatingly levy q tax-amounting in the
aggregate, and in all forms for the current year TO
say 800, ,O0O O0O-ampy sufficient pay all the or
binary expenses of the Government a peace estab-
lshment and TO pay promptly the interest on the war
debt already created and to be created under acts of
the precent session.
The President has signed the bill further to increase
the efficiency of the Navy. which retres all officers over
81 years of age who have been in the service forty
years The Act sweeps overheard nearly every Commo-
dOre in the Navy follows Shubrick, Slower, La
oilaffo
Jarvis, Hull, Gardner, Dornin, Ritchie, Lowndes
Adams, Nicholas, Kearny, Gregory, Aulick Crabbe
Pauldiug, COnover, McCluny, Sands, Pendergrast.
Chauncey, Fsrragut, Glynn, Mexican, Goldsborough,
Walker, Dupont, Pope, Smith, McCauey, Stringham,
Armstrong, Levy Long, Montgomery, Bell, Nicholson,
Kelly, Wilson, Rudd, Mercer, Marston, Pearson, Hud-
son.
1t is OPTIONAL however, with the President, by and
with the advice and Of the Senate to put into
active service such of the above retired officers as he
may think the good of the service requires 1t is un-
dersOOd that the President will Immediately nominate
the hag-ocers now in command Of fsquadronsfor con-
tnuOus duty on their respective stations, to wit
GOldsbOrough, Mexican. Dupont, Bell
European.
LATEST DATES, JAN. g.
The death of Prince Albert, the Royal Consort of
Queen Victoria, occurred about ii O'Clock, on the
night of December l4th and caused a most profound
sensation throughout England.
But one sentiment apparent throughout Eng
and-that OF deep sympathy Tor the queen and regret
for the death of one universa ally respected The
strongest eulogiums were passed upon the deceased
Prince by the press and the public. Great interest
was felt in the situation of the Queen ard bulletins
were issued, from time to time, showing that, al
though her Majesty was overwhelmed with grief,
she boreher bereavement with clamness, and had
not suffered in health
1t was reported in Paris that the Orleans Princes
were to return to Europe forthwith
France was about to send reinforcements 10 the
squadron off Mexico; also to the squadron of the
northeastern coast of America.
Madrid correspondence says Spain is to send seven
thousand men to Mexico.
telegram of the 18th from Brussels to the Times,
says there is a rumor in diplomatic circles that
mediation in the American conflict viii be opened