Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-03-06

Occupied by our troops, &c.
WAsmNoroN, March 2--It is said to
be clearly understood between the allied
powers that monarchy will be tho re-
suit of the present invasion of Mexico,
Notwithstanding the assurances given the
United States that they did not seek any
political object
1t is believed that they will say the
monarchy will be established by the free
will of the Mexican people. Just as the
empire was established in France.
The War Department refuse to trans /
NIT any battles to Southern States.
Reports received from all military de-
partments the past week represent the
condition Of troops as very good, and
having a patriotic desire for action.
Major General Hitchcock declines his
appointment on the ground that i'll health
will not permit him to perform the duties
of the field
General Lander died to-day at Paw
Paw, Western Virginia, from GebiIitating
effects Of wound received at Edwards
Ferry.
a dispatch was to day received from
Commodore Foote, saying that Lieut..
Phelps, sent to Columbus with a flag of
truce, has returned and reported Colum-
bus evacuated.
He saw rebels burning their winter
quarters, and removing heavy guns from
the bluffs, but leaving those in the water
batteries.
Indications were that the town Of Col
umbus, together with the military stores
: and cotton had been burned.
Gen. Shields succeeds General Lander
| in his command.
| Official information from Nashville TO
the War Department represents that the
military work in that State is almost
finished, and it only remains to effect a
civil reorganization of the State Gov
crnmcnt.
1t is believed the Federal forces would
occupy Columbus to-day.
The rebel forces under Albert Sydney
johnson are being steadily pushed back
wards by Gen. Buell..
Cotton to the amount of $Sl00, 600 has
fallen into our hands at Nashville.
The Treasury Department has taken
measures to have it brought to New
York
The President has designated Hon.
Andy johnson to be Brgadier General
and he proceeds to Tenn ,ssec tomorrow
to open Il military provisional Govern
ment for Tennessee until the reconstruct
ion Of the civil Government
Brigadicr General Buell. vii! be nomi-
mated tomorrow as Major General.
CmAnLEsTowN, Va, March 2.--Tho
main body of Gen. Banks division rests
in the vacinity Of Charlcstown.
No disaster or accident has occurred
since the concentration at, and departure
from Sandy Hook, to cause any anxiety
to the friends at home.
Three inches of snow fell to-day.
The hitherto rancorous scccssonsts
now pay marked respect to the Federal
uniform. The citizens who have been
compelled to succumb to rebel force, are
elated with the prospect of the future.
1t is gratifying to perceive that the
country through which the army has
marched bears marks of the usual agr-
cultural Industry. 1t is apparent that
the future cereal crops of this prolific
region have not been neglected, as may
be supposed.
Town and county are destitute of i'm
ported articles Of consumption. There
is no lack of bread, meat and coarse
, cloths.
Hundreds of contrabands are hourly
seeking refuge within our lines, but they
are allowed to roam at largo withou
espionage or care; in fact but little motto,
is taken of them except to prevent thci
; return beyond our post.
, The general reports from Winchcste
are conflicting and but little reliance
, can be placed upon them, coming as they
do from refugees and contrabands.
The military commanders are undoubt
edly better informed than the public, anC
l are consequently prepared for any emer
t gency which may arise.
S Considerable flour accredited to tn
$ Secession Army has been seized, bu
| private property has been strictly re
= spected.
c Martinsburg has been occupied b.
$ Union troops.
I WAnuNGroN. March 2.--Thc Presi
I dent will nominate as Major General
t Brigadicr Gems. Smith. McClernand an,
Q Wallace, who commanded divisions y
4 the battle of Fort Donelson, and Briga
dier Generals the Colonels commandin
. Brigades there. Subordinate officers wi
# also receive proper promotion.
T. The President, through the Sccrctar
n og War, will in his order of the day az
II companying the announcement, Of rhes
deserved rewards Of valor, strive to pa
i the Just tribute to every man, high or lo
c in rank, who contributed the glorious II
= suit. Flag Officer Foote and his bray
c sailors will doubtless not be forgotten,
If The policy OF the government is encI
o getically directed towards supporting tn
t loyal feeling in the attitude of resistanC
: to the rebel authorities. Abundant ev
|, dcnco is afforded that truly loyal iceliu
II exists, which, although for some tin
y overpowcrcd and slenccd, is now read
y to avail itself of the presence Of the L.
h forces for its manifestation in meeting Il
l. enemy in battle.
g Gen. Buell. telegraphcd to Gen, NJ
+ Clellan last night that the rebels ha'
+, abandoned Murlreesboro and are in fu
it retreat toward tho Tennessee River