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The New York herald., 1862-02-13
THE VERY LATEST.

The following every latest" we copy from she
Norfolk Day Book -
[rrom the Norfolk Day Book, Feb. 10.l
II Ia said that the enemy up in their boats on the
south side Of the island and by Of thor boat how
stxers sGected Iasdiso is hs rear Of batteries and
that after ling about nfeon thousand oil parts Of
shs island they marched tup and anked the batteries
Is also reported that, notwithstanding small force
Of twenty hundred against about ffteen thou
sand parts Of the island the resistance Of
che most desperate nature and handto-hand contest
lasted for considerable time, showing the most despe
rate courage This said have been the partcu
iary with the Richmond Blues, under command Of Cap
tain o. jennings Wise. Captain wisc, we learn, fell
oravely urging his men
From the Norfolk Day Book, Feb. Ill
courier arrived here yesterday afternoon about three
O'Clock, from whom gather the following informs
tcn
The enemy advanced IN full force upon Elizabeth City
yesterday about O'Clock began an attack upon
that place. The citizens rding resistance can evacuated
he place. Bat before doing fire 10 the tocn asd uAen
i,.formdnt ieft scds stu in fames
wo have also TO record the capture by the enemy Of
oil little feet, except the Fanny Forrsstour in
formant Is not certain which. This eluded the enemy
made up Pasquotank river. she pursued, how.
ever and fears are entertained that she was captured
u said before boats surrendered they were
abandoned and that their succeeded in making
their escaps 90, at loss to conjecture why
she boats not fred before they abandoned
The disaster TO tIo feet attributed to the fac,
that, having exhausted their supply Of coal and their
ammunition, they proceeded t. Elizabeth City for the
purpose OF obtaining supply. Every effort was made
70 obtain coal but without success and the boats could
not, therefore. return TO the island and lend any assist
ance whatever to cur forces.
All the details az published with reference the cap
ure Of Roanoke Island confirmed by the courier who
represents loss at three hundred killed and wounded
and that Of the enemy less than thousand killed
;reat havoc was made among tho enemy while coming
ip the road leading to the fort Our forces brought
upon them two thirty two Founders, and every
their ranks were terribly thned The places Of tbs
allen, however, were quickly 1led.
The Pork Point battery was manned by the Richmond
suss and most nobly did they defend IL. During the
onfict they were attacked by a whole regiment Of
ouavss and though completely overpowcred they stool
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
TIE REBEL ISLAND AMDITowHs.

ROANOKE ISLAND AND ITS ADVANTAGES.
Afew days ago gave brief description Of Roanoke
Island and pointed out tho advantageso bs derived
its capture and occupation The news, however, which
lay before readers this morning Of the brilliant
victory Of the Union under General Burnside and
Commodore Goldsborough Of much impcr that
think not out Of place TO give q more>detaed-
OF the island and Of the advantages which have
fallen into our hands by It's capture.
Roanoke Island 10 twelve miles long and three miles
wide and is about nifty miles up Pamlico Sound 1t
was said to be fortified by the rebels the southern,
western eastern shores and defended with heavy
ordnance, and the 18th January, when the rebels
learned OF the arrival Of Con Burnside at Hateras Inlet
they instantly commenced the construction OF battery
about midway OF the island In addition TO this they had
thrown mp I've forts, with intrenched camp in the
centre and had their works garrisoned by some Ave
thousand troops order prevent the passage Of our
gunboais through the Croatan soundthe only commu-
nication with Albemarc Sound But the cheering news
has reached us Of their being shsed out Of their
strongholds by tho powerful Uncn expedition which was
brought against them consisting Of seventeen gunboas
most powerfully armed with rned artillery among which
dozen nins-inch guns, two hundred pounder
red guns four eighty Founders, and large number Of
eight-ineh shell and thirty 1.-TWO Founders.
The capture OF Roanoke Islsnd is OF much import.
ancc, inasmuch AZ II commands all tho water
communication along the whole North Carolina coast a.
we'll ss q portion Of Southeastern Virginia. Being in
possession Of IT, enabled TO on oil supplies BY
water from Norfolk that hereafter the rebels win be
compelled TO get their supplies wherever they can and
entirely by land for Norfolk also be cut OF here,
also the Abemsrle Sound northward
TO the point whore the Pasquotank and North rivers
empty There are two routes from this last point 70
Norfclk-ope by Pasquoank river, Dismal Swamp Canal
Of hath
the North river Of Abemare and Pamlico Canal Curri
tuck Sound, the North river Of Currituck, tn
upper cut Of the Albemarle and Panlico
Canal, and the Elizabeth river. During tho
winter months the FIRST passabe for vessels drawing
about feet Of water The Pasquotank river is thres
miles wide at its month"; and gradually nsrrows until
at Elizabeth City is only about three hundred yards
wide
Curritnck about fifty miles long, ten miles vide and
navgabo Cor vessels drawing ten ~ water Albs
CONTINUED ON EIGHTH pAGEI
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
occssso. At very late hour military movements we're
going on, and every thing 10 in great excitement

occsseo. At very late hour military movements were
going on, and every thing 10 in great excitement
NORFOLK, Feb. 10, 1862.
The intelligence Of the desperate and unsquaIcd con-
test at Roanoke Island and its result, have doubtless
reached you by telegraph or this s the prine-
pal subject Of conversation here Considering all the
circumstances attending the fight, more favorable ter
mnaon Of the affair could scarcely have been expected
by those competent judge. Our force tho island st
the time OF the attack but small In comparison
with the heavy and numerous force Of the enemy Oh
the bravery aud gallant conduct Of our troops
too much can scarcely be said in commsnda-
tiop. That they ovsrpowered BY greatly superior
numbers after lighting with reckcssness and dsspera
tion SURPASSED fsc< already established, and
which will be placed upon the truthful pages Of history
send you herewith such particulars Of the battle
have been able to gather. true account cannot be
given now. We know enough TO cause a deep sigh OF
grief for the brave slain and the gallant Of the
South, who are now captivss In this cruel war-of
homes rendered desolae Of hearts wrung with anguish
and ties OF love and friendship severed But who be.
heves except the dsudod and revengeui Yankees that
the South will yield 70 thcmYthat the great
Of Southern liberty and honor and humanity s not still
onwardY
True, the news comes that the hosptabis town Of
Elizabeth City has been seled and burned and that the
vanuu nofues arc ossoia'ng thc pNhsAhs Pi"Sss Vi
the Sound coast But they cannot 20 far into tho
interior, and the day is coming when these
Northern mnions shall be driven back in dis.
grace to their inhospitsble aud barren soil.
General Wise, though st sick is learn, on his way
to this city Captain o. Jennings Wise dangerously
wounded. Major lawson, Lieutenant Miller and Captain
Coles reported among the killed. Fhe enemy lost in
killed and wounded thousand loss three hundred
besides Than too 1osand prisoners. We must be
nerved for vgoroes resistance and Providence will as
sst M heretofore THIS Of honor and truth,
aud human rights.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13

OPINIONS OF THE REBEL PRESS.
From tho Richmond Examiner, Fob u
The Ices OF an. entire army Roanoke Island is
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

The FIGHT NEAR COLCHESTER, VA-The
following are the particulars of the affair on
the Occoquan, alluded to in a pi evous des-
patch from Gen. Heintzleman. On Tuesday
night, Lieutenant Colonel Burke, with fifty
men from the Thirty-seventh regiment,
which was then on outpost duty in front of
the division, and few mounted men. left
the picket post at Accotink, and in obedience
to orders proceeded to the houses Of Messrs.
Lee and Potter, just beyond the village of
Colchester. The village consists of about
half dozen dwellings. The two houses in
question were located on each side of the
Colchester road, and within a hundred and
fifty yards of the Occoquan. Information
had been received at division headquarters
that number of Texan Rangers were 10
the habit of frequenting those houses, and
Gen. Heintzleman determined to attempt to
capture them. The detachment reached the
vicinity about midnight. Lieut.. Col. Burke
divided his men into four sections. One Sec
ton, under Lieut.. Massey, of Company G,
surrounded Mrs. Lees house, and another,
under Lieut. Smith, of Company A, sur.
rounded Mr.. Putter's, the other two sections
being held in reserve. As Massy's men ap-
preached Mrs. Lees house, the sentry at the
uOVI uICu lid kuh ohu SoVV suO 0AoA w. AAV
was Immediately shot down. The Rangers
within, nine in number, under command Of
Major Burrows, came to the upper windows,
and fred down. The fire was returned, and
for nearly half an hour the bullets few thick
and fast in every direction. Lieut.. Colonel
Burke came up with the remaining twenty
FIVE men, and burst open the door. One Of
the Rangers was met with a lantern in his
hand, and was in the act Of blowing out the
candle when he was shot. Four Of the Ran
gers were seen to fall out of the windows
dead upon the ground
The fire gradually ceased, and it is believ-
ed that not one of the nine who were in the
house escaped alive. Two of tho Federal
troops were wounded, and three are missing,
one of whom, Robert Pedden, Of Company
F, is supposed to have been killed. The
names of the other two missing men are j.
Brady and Martin MCGOWAN. of Company
G. Patrick Malone was dangerously woun-
ded in the arm, breast and hip, and John
Malone was wounded in the foot. Both be-
long to Company G.. A young man named
James CLARK, civilian. who was also in the
house. and who begged for his life, succeeded
in getting out one of the lower windows, and
was taken prisoner. In the meantime, Lieut..
Smith had arrested Mr.. Potter, the only per.
son who was found in the other house.-N.
y Herald.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

Capt. j. W. Sprague. recently released
from Richmond by exchange. has been ap.
pointed Colonel of DIN Ohio regiment by
Governor Tod
General Holmes, the Confederate Com.
mauder of the Aqua District, on the Poto-
mac River, has published an appeal to his
troops urging the Importance of reenlist-
ment.
Mr.. Spaulding, of the Committee of Ways
and Means, estimates, upon the assum ption
of the contiuan ,e of the war, that the U. S.
national debt will amount, on the first Of
next July, to six hundred and fifty millions,
and on the lst of July, 1868, to twelve hun
dred millions. These estimates are consid-
ably higher than those made by Mr.. Chase
in December, and as they are made in view
of later Developments, are probably more
correct.
The eruption at Vesuvius, at last accounts
was exhibiting renewed activity. So great
were the showers of ashes that the cinders
and SCOT were carried even to Sicily, and the
steamers plying thither were blackened by
the shower. Even at Naples the roofs of the
houses wers covered with fine layer of
ashes, and during a rain storm the window
panes were obscured by mud formed by the
falling of rain and sot.
Gen. Holmes of the confederate forces, at
Aqua. says in published address to his
troops. that Gen. Mcclellan is waiting unit
the term of enlistment, of the Southern
troops expires, before he will order an ad.
vance on the Potomac lines.
The Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs
has addressed letter to the Mexican Con-
sui in London on the subject of the foreign
invasion of the republic. He states that
Spain precipitated war on his country at
q moment when the government could, with
in year, have paid off her debts to the Eu-
ropean Powers, secured internal peace and
consolidated her power by the extinction Of
faction. The design Of the writer is to in.
terest England, even yet, in behalf Of Mex
CO and against the policy Of Spain.
DR.. Watson, Of Accomsc County, Va, re.
ceived 1900 votes, and has been elected a
Senator to the Legislature at Wheeling -
He has gone on to take his seat.
A case in the Insolvent Court, held in
Norfolk county, Massachusetts, illustrates
John Randolph's remark that "a bankrupt
estate in the hands of assignees is like q
lump of butter in dogs mouth" The as
signee reported that the funds he had collec
ted amounted to $1,000 For his services HI
claimed $500. Judge White took off $4O(
of the 500 with pne blow Of his judicia
knife and then lordered the payment o
nearly $3.50 as interest for four or five year
on the 81, 800
There was female in the case of Gov
Dawson's sudden departure from Utah. Tel
men followed and severely beat him for al
legged disrespect to Saints wife.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

Governor Curtin, Of Pennsylvania, it is
stated, is strongly urging on the U gov
eminent, the propriety Of fitting out naval
expedition, to be CO imposed exclusively Of
men and vessels from that State.
A bill has been reported in the Massachu-
sets Legislature authorizing the Governor Of
the State to contract for ordnance for the
coast defeuse to the amount Of one million
of dollars.
A general meeting Of the stockholders of
tho Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was held
yesterday, and the following board of direc.
tors was elected: President-Alfred Spates;
Directors-A. G. Green, Lewis Watson,
Henry W. Dellinger, L. j. Brengle, Char
les Albert, Jos. H. Bradley.
In St. Louis on Thursday last horse and
buggy and some household furniture, such
Is sofas, chairs. tables, piano, &c, were sell
sed BY the United States authorities, from
Dr.. VIM. M. McPheetsrs, in payment of
assessment for the benefit of the southwest
refugees. About $500 worth of property vas
seised. <it
Ills stated that it is at last settled that
Gen. Butler shall have the number of men
appropriate to Major Generals command,
and that he will proceed ct once to the
Gulf.
The London Herald, the organ of Lord
Derby, states that the confederate agents in
London have offered on behalf of the Confed-
crates the basis of treaty Of commere to
England. This journal holds forth the most
liberal inducements for the recognition Of the
Confederate government by Parliament.
The expedition against JEFF Thompson
found the region near Charleston, Missouri
infested with guerilla bands, which plumber
cd Union men and Confederates alike. At
last accounts it was determined to occupy
that town, and rsinforcements had been dis.
patched for that parpose. 5F
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

TIE. River To.DAY.-A vessel with coal
arrived up this morning, having passed the
batteries without harm. Several small YES
sells passed up to Washington. These are
the only movements upon the river since our
last report.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

ARREST learn that Col. Geo. P. Nc
Lean Of the Cameron Light Guard, has been
ordered by Gen. Montgomery, commanding
the q. S. Military District of Alexandria. to
report himself under arrest until certain
charges against him are investigated.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

QUARrERLY CoNFERENcE.-The 4sh quar-.
terly co ference for Ale .andria stati"n, will
be held in the NJ. E. Church tomorrow Sat
urday) evening, at eight O'Clock.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31
T II E o D E o n

d 4 U Il v
CORNER OF KING AND HENRY STREETS,
s. TSecond Floor-Entroace on Henry Street,
TIME PROPR1ETORS have leased the commo-
i dious part of the building in the above local.
ity, and have spared neither money nor time in
making it one of the best if not the best,
PLACE OF AMUSEMENT IN THE CITY.
The SALOON will be opened to :he public in
general on Saturday, February LIST, at 4 o'clock,
P NJ, and the public are cordially invited to call.
THE BAR
will be supplied, at all times, with the choicest
ALES, CIGARS, aud REFRESHMENTS; also,
superior NEW YORK LAGER BEER.
The proprietors will make it their duty to see
that strict order is preserved and visitors prompt
ly waited upon. aua
TERI A | N NJ E N I
From the celebrated Band Of the 3lst Regiment,
New York Volunteers.
~ Como ono; come all. Admittance, free.
G. PRICE,
#,.4-4s HENRY BREMEN,
ian Slim Proprietors.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

New GUARD VEssEL.-The steamer Gyp
soy, formerly on the Alexandria and Farm
ington line, is now anchored off Fowle's
wharf. 1t is said that che is to perform
guard duty on the river.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

MAYORS OFFICE.-The only cases claim
ing attention this morning were those Of
parties from the watch house-one dismissed
and the other fined and discharged.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

TINE THIRD TERM IN THE PRESENT
session Of Miss ELLEN MARKS SCHOOL
will commence on the 5th of February, when seve-
raj pupils in addition to the present number, can
be received. The School Room is pleasantly sit.
uated at her residence, 2l4 King street.
ian 3t-eo2W
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31
ATTENTION! IMPORTANT.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST REa'T EASTERN Va. BRIG
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. 1. 1S6:

HEADQUARTERS FIRST REa'T EASTERN Va. BRaADE,)
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. l. 1862
III King street.
DEFUGEES, men of Virginia, and others, whs
III wish to enlist in the First Regiment of the
Virginia Brigade, for the defence of the Union
can now do so by coming to the headquarters. Ne.
Ill King street, and they will be mustered in i'm
mcdiately. Clothes and rations will be given at
once, pay also commencing on same day.
Va Bounty OF 500 paid on discharge.
W. WALL, Colonel Commanding
j. H. LIVINGSTON,
LIST Lieutenant and Recruiting Officer. jan1-t
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31
ST. JOHNS ACADEMY,

OIL. JUN y AOAOGM ~
NO. NORTH COLUMBUS STREET,
HyHR THIRD QUARTER of the Twentythird
Annual Session will commence on Monday
next, February Sd.
The course of instruction embraces all the usual
branches of an English education, with the Greek,
Latin and French Languages and Mathematics.
The school is ow kept in the Eclectic Academy
building, next to Christ Church Lecture Room.
RICHARD L. CARNE, JR.,
IAN 31-2ts Principal.
NOTICE.-A meeting of tn Stockholders of
~ the ALEXANDRIA I,YCi UNI COMPA-
NY, will be held at the Store Of B. Parton, No.
81 King street, on Tuesday afternoon, February
4th, at o'clock. By order of the Board of Dr.
rectors CALEB S. HALLOWELL,
ian 30-eo3t* Secretary pro tenn.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

LOCAL IrEMs.-Christ Church, in this
place, the services in which are now gene
rally conducted by Chaplains in the U. D.
A., is to be hereafter opened on sunday
mornings as we'll as afternoons.
Large oysters sell here at III w or @l' 20
small oysters 623 cents. A few arrivals
would soon bring down prices.
1t cleared up, lat night, for while, and
the stars shone out. But the sky soon again
was ,clouded overland this morning the
weather was damp and disagreeable.
Another murder case is under trial in the
Washington Criminal Court.
The. SUPPLY SroRE-This excellent char
ity still dispenses its blessings, which, at this
time, are doubly needed. The demands upon
it last week were greater than ever before,
and it supplied them all. The rations from
store supplied one hundred and seventy-three
families during that period with the follow
ing articles of food:
1867 pounds of meat;
945 pounds of -four;
36i bushels of corn meal;
barrels of fish,
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

TTNEA LEAD, ZINC, and all other old METAL
i at II King street, Alexandria, Va
@e- 1000 REAMS WRAPPING PAPER
or sale.
20 Gross TIN PLATES, also 500 bushe els OATS
which will be sold very low.
dec 31-1m* JOSHUA HORNEk.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31
IsCELLAN EOUs.
NOTICE.

r HAVE removed my Law Office ove- the store
l. Of Bryan 4 Adams, Agents, King street
ian 3l-2w /. LOUIS KINZER.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31
GROCERIES.
B. u. GEMENY'S
F A M lily q ROCERY,
No. l9 Fairfax Street,

UNDER GREEN'S HOTEL.
Mg- Constantly on hand an assortment Of the
best GROCERIES for the use of families.
ian II
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31

WATTLES d co.,
AMILY GROCE RS,
NO. IT'S KING STREET,
Bet,cecn Washington and Columbus Streets,
Mg- Keep on hand and for sale the best quail
ties Of FAMILY GROCERIES,. ian Is
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-31
JOHN T. COOKE,

JV0N L VVVAG,
CHE P FAMILY GROCER,
HAS CONSTANTLY on hand large assert
Ii ment Of FAMILY GROCERIES, consisting
Of BACON, of all kinds; FLOUR by the barrel
or smaller packages; BUCKWHEAT, U R.
RANTS, RAISINS, PRUNES, FIGS, SAR-
DIMES, &C., &C., to which he invites the stten-
ton Of customers. jan II
, 1862-08-20
FINANCIAL and COMMERC ClbL,
MONETARY.

IUE8DAI EVENING, August ~, 1E62.
Some OF the banks complain Of extreme dnllness
while the customers Of others drain them of cur
1ency. The average Of all reports are prevailing
scarcity Of paper, though for the season q very
considerable business is doing.
New York exchange Ia abundant. None Of the
banks, go far az we know, pay any thing above par
for it and most Of the discount houses will take
it onyIof customers at that. The selling range ID
about 1-1oD4, the latter on small parcels and col
1ections. Some Of the leading discount houses
cell large drafts to customnrs at par.
Gold was bought by the brokers at 13X@14 per
cent. premium.
Silver, buying 6@s; selling 1G@,2.
Old demand Treasury Notes 6@6h; new buying
Il, selling Il.
4 very satisfactory proof Of the healthy condl.
ton Of our city finances is furnished by the fact
elsewhere a1luded to, that $2oo,00O Of our city
bonds have iust been negotiated at prices varying
little above par The banking house Of c. G.
Parks & Co. have taken one-half Of them, the
other half having been bought bya New York
firm.
P1TTsBuRo, FORT WAT6E AND CHICAGO RAIL
RoAD.-The approximate earnings Of tho Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Company,
during the month Of July, compared with the
same period last wear. were aa follows:
, 1862-08-20

purchases Of heavy fheetiDgs could probably be
made under acc. The jobbing price is 1aD51c-
moetlysOc
BLEAcHEn EHEET1Has AND SHmrNas. The
market IL auiet and prices nomiua1ly unchanged.
Ihe assortment Of goods offering fs better shan
~ H1s tnsee weeks ago, and possibly purchases
Gouia pc made to little better advantage There
l. IT no lrclinat!on at present, however, towards a
st se4esa! IA solten1ng Ct prices. a reduction wond
no1 mare ar effect to f~crease sales, owing to the
Light wants Of the jobbera.
:, nH1ILs--fhe wants of the government keep
tne maEkel very firm The ruling price is l5c, hut
no laigez lote cau be bought except at q further
ADVANCE Very few agents have stocks.
sTRaFEs, I1Cks AND DES1as.-Are uniet and un-
changed. 1AieS 0Do 11A
CoTToE DUcK-The wants OF oovarnman+ a,a
supplied directly By parties who bays stoctz an1
that from this source there is little demand n
market and from other sources the demand IL
triftng. Prices depend upon the value Of cotton 1
There is q considerable amount of old gno1s ~
the marx Ct part Of which was made for he a,rnV
last year, and partly cold to spectators after th
army demand ceased. Prices are now Of course
higher than they were last year-
COTTON FIANNELs The market Is very firm
ard 10 goods are to he had outside OF frat hapd5
There is more inquiry this week. but no aetna
demand- The chief wants are for the government
hamilton are sc; Laconta SOC; aud Amoskeags
PRE1s.-The market is very dnl, and holder
not trying to sell owing to the dullness Of the job
b1ng trade There are no features of interest II
ntt2 IN the market this week.