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WAsHISGToS, April S-Follosing is n summary
Of intelligence received by the War Department up
20 10 O'Clock last night, Of the operations OF the
army at Fortress Monroe At yorktown, yesterday,
the enemy's works were carefully examined by Gen
eral Mcclellan, and found 10 be very strong, and
the approaches difficult. The enemy was IN force,
and the water batteries % Yorktown and Gloucester
were much increased. There was sharp firing on the
right, bat no damage was done. IL seemed plain
that mOrtars and siege guns must be used for assault
ing
Another dispatch received AT 1890 this morning
states that Yorktown must fall without a siege IN
two or three days. Some outer works have been
taken.
General Wool t~elegraphs that Magruder had 3d.
600 men at yorktown.
On the afternoon Of Sunday, Ship Point had been
taken our g~unboafs Smelling out the batteries. All
fortified places Of importance, before Yorktown, will
be taken.
News FROM NEwBERN.
NV YonK. April S-The steamer Ella Terry
from Newborn, y. C., April 81, has arrived. lnfor
nation had been received at Newbern, thar the
Rebels had concentrated a considerable army various
ly estimated at from 10000 TO 10000, and that an
attack was to be made on Nesbern at an e rly day
The Federal army, according to our information,
awaits the coming OF the Rebels with confidence.
The spirits of orr soldiers are excellent. The result
Of the battle, which they evidently expect. is not
questioned. II was understood that General Burn
side believed that the Rebels would attack him; and
that he was making important preparation for hold
ing his position.
The EMANCIPATION QUESTION.
In the House a resolution was offered, providing
for the appointment of committee OF nine, 10 inquire
aud report at an early day whether any plan can be
proposed, as recommended, tor the gradual emanci-
patton of slaves aud the determination Of slavery
in the border States by the local authorities and
then, whether such Object Is e~xpedient or desirable;
further, to inquire and report whether the cOlOnizI
ton of such enancipated slaves, on this continent or
elsewhere, is necessary to cousumnate their freedom;
also, in what way Government ought equitably To
facilitate this object. The Committee is also author
lied to judge oil the expedlency and extent Of inqui-
ries Ion the subject in other slivehUlding States.
Adoptei-67 to 81. \ motion to reconsider was
lost by 81 to 90.
SIX NEW IRoN-CLAD GUNBoATS.
wAsHIxGroS, April s.-Arrangements are fully
completed tor the rapid construction, by Ericsson. of
six ~gunboats similar to the Monitor, but Of n larger
size. The iron casing If the tower of the -hoRitor is
only s inches thick. To guard against all possible
contingencies. the casing OF the towers OF the new
vessels is To be ii inches thick.
Is FAVOR OF BLACK TRooPs.
4 Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
says, that movements are going on here ia favor of
manning the Southern forts with black soldiers, in
order To save from the Southern climate white SOL
diers. There is some foundation tor the statement.
This policy will be urged in the Senate next week
NATIONAL FINANCES.
WASHINGTON, April S-Stevens, from the Com
mittee Oh Ways and Means, stated TO the House
to-day that the expenditures Uf the Government
amounts to three millions a day, and estimated that
the National debt will amount to twelve hundred
mi ions il the war was ended this season.
VENERABLE ADVICE.
W. Fl. Polk, father of the ex- President, has arriv
ed, ari favors the Coufscation Bill. He expresses
the opinion that such a measure would do more to
make the Rebel States loyal than any other that
could be adopted.
News FROM BuRNsIDE's EXPEDITION.
Tugs have arrived from Newbern and bring little
news. Reports are current that Burnside has been
ordered by the Rebels TO eyacuate Newberu; he re-
piled he would meet them mt GIldsbOro' soon. Fort
Macon still holds out. Extensive preparations are
being made Tor its reduction. \ few shells have
been thrown into ii.
The Pacific RAILRoAD BILL.
WAsHINGToS, April 6.-The Pacific Railroad Bill
reported 10y the Senate Committee is The House Bill
slightly amended, with additional stockholders. Fort
Leaven~Orth Is made the starting point.
TWENTY THOUSAND FEDERAL TRouPs AT BILOXI.
MOBILE. April 4.-The Yankee forces, 20, OOC
strong, landed at Biloxi on Wednesday, and cut the
telegraph wires between Mobile and New Orleans.
CAIRO, April "a dispatch from the Tennessee
river says:
The loss of the enemy is much larger than report
ed. The retreat of the Rebels on Monday was n
regular Bull Run one. y large force OF cavalry was
in pursuit. At latest advices they had not returned.
Six OF our batteries which had been taken, were
retaken six times on Sunday.
The sharp shooters of the enemy did terrible exc
cutiUn upon the officers.
General Strong, commander of this fort is sending
every boat he can bring down 10 the wounded.
Telcgraphic dispatches have been sent to the Gov
ernors u nei. boring States and the Sanitary Com
mittee for nurses :or the hospitals.
Ii is thought Buell. will be in possession of Corinth
by Tuesday, April 10.
The Navy Department has received dispatches
from Commander Rowan, North Carolina, 10Th
March. He says The expedition TO Washington,
y. c consisting of three vessels and one transport,
met with no resistance. except from Instructions in
the river. When he arrived he found the batteries
landing he proceeded to the Court House and raised
ths American dag. The authorities expressed deep
affection for the old Union and animosjty to its enc
mics, especially toward the troops from other States.
This feeling has caused the Abandonment of the
defenses of the place. followed by the destruction of
the Confederate property by the people. The woods
anu swamps ia the vicinity were represented rs full
OF refugees. The people are bitter in their denun-
citation against Secession, and promise a regiment, if
called for, TO all in the restoration OF the flag.
ST. LOUIS, April IL, 1~S52-General Halleck has
received dispatches from Cairo informing him that
thirteen Rebel steamers have been captured at Island
No. 10. The Rebel Generals Mckall, Grant, Walker
and Sherman are among the prisoners. The stores
and ammunition taken are immense.
General Sherman, late in command of the Gulf
army NJ Port Roya nj, has been relieved 10y General
Hunter, AID arrived in Washington. He says that
Fort Pulaski haI been attacked by our troops.
The Rebels are retreating towards Richmond,
closely pursued by the advance Of our army.
Beaufort. North CAROLINA, is ia possession of the
Felerals.