Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-04-25
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THE WAR NEWS.
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Important Drders fr0as the DD:nr
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Later from DuroDo
Movement ef Baraside's Expedition.

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Movement Of Barnside's Expedition
Particulars Of the Battle u,
Elizabeth City.
B0MBARDMENr OF rORr MACON
COMMENCED.
Forts Phillips and Jackson
Deserted by the Rebels.
| From Washington.
| WASHINGTON, April ..
Toe bill reported from tho Committee on Mill.
taEy Ahairs authorises and requires the President
70 convene board 10 consist Of two officers Of the
Corps Of Engineers, ono Ordnance officer, ono Ar
tillery tficer, two officers Of tho Navy, two mem
oers selected BY reason Of thes scientific ard prae
tical attainmsnts and oae officer Of the 20, ps OF
hng'neers - Secretary, whose duty it shall b to
sxsmine and consider Coast and Lake fortiica-
tiOus, with special reference to such changes ~
may be recommended BY the CoEmi ssion TO be
commenced and prosecuted without the previous
assent Of Congress.
The bill further provides that tho amount ap-
pOptIStoV ~ tuI1 oesSIOu JOv IOIJueAuO0t, 60olI
Do expended under the direction Of the President,
upon sach defensive works Is shall be recommend
ed by the Commission, and authorised the Presi-
dent to accelt any sums Of money loaned or I'D
vanced by tho several States, for the construction
Of defensive works for the protection Of the States
making such loans, upon such terms ~ shall be
agreed on between the proper authorities. The
Board is also required to examine and consider
the propristy Of constructing . navy yard and
depot On the Northern Lakes; . foundry for
heavy ordcsnce, and a!so an srmory and arsenal .f
construction East Of the Allegheny, and for IN nd
ditional arsenal If deposito and repairs, and shall
subject to the approval Of tho President locate tho
Same ct such points shall. from purely military
eo0side1ations appear best for the defence Of the
county. The bill alao provides that there shall
be added to tho number Of cadets at both tho
Nilitary and Naval Academy, . number equal to
IN those schools, to be selected ono from each of
tho Congressional istrcts and Territories, by
the Academy Bard, from among such applicants
as shall apply for admission, and who. upon exam-
insti0n, shall be deemed best qualified, provided
the number added. shall have their expenses 20
frayed BY their parents or guardians, who shall
be required to deposito with the Superintendent
Of the Academy each year, the estimated amounts
Of money necessary to pay all expenses for ono
year, tho cadets being subject to all the rules and
regulations established from time to time for he
government: Of said Academies.
loPcCi0A 70 tuo AIlOuuoj
Horace Maynard, who returned from Tennessee
and took his seat to-day declares himself in favor
Of . stringent confscaton act against the rebels
Several other border State members will support
ono.
Tho Senate Committee on Territories has In
structed its chairman to rep ,rt bill, identical
with that reported to the House by Mr.. Ashley CT
ganising the Territory Of Arizona. One section
extends the Wilmot proviso over every territory
now organized.
The following has been issued by TIE War De-
partment:
ApJUrANT GENERALS OFPrcEl
WAsulNGTON, April 10.
General Order No. 4o.l
The Secretary Of War has observed, with some
surprise, that the Commanders Of one OF two Mill
tary Departments. conceiving themselves cmpow-
cred to do co. have andertaken to accept the resg-
nation ard otherwise discharge from the service
Of the United States ofhcers commissioned or ap-
pointed BY the President in the Volunteer staff Gf
the army. All such discharges are irregular, md
unless confirmed BY tho President are void OF effect
None but the President can discharge officer
appointed BY himself. and, he has not delegated
tempt to exercise it.
BY order Of the Secretary Of War.
(Sisnedl l.. rHoxAs, Adjt. Gen.
BY General Orders iesued from Tho War Dep,rt-
met:
ADJurANr GENERALS OFSlos,l
WAsHlNGr0N, April ls. {
By direction Of the President, brig. surgeon ].
II. Thompson, u. 8. Volunteers, is dismissed from
che service, - an alarmist, on tho recommend
tion Of his commanding General, Maj. Gen. Burn
side.
On tho reoomme endation Of Brig. Gen. Sumner.
c,mmanding tho ID Army Corps, approved by Maj.
Gen. NcCleliao, commanding the army Of the Po-
tomac, Maj. Van Steinho1s, Caps. Botlicher and
Capt. Camp, 68,h regiment New York volunteers,
Lieut. Lombard, Battalion Adjt.. 3th Illinois cav
airy, and Asst. Surg. Williams. lst New York ar-
ti;lery, stricken from the rolls of the army for
being captured by the enemy while struggling
without authority beyond the ous-posts Of the
army, March 29th, 1862.
The headquarters Of Lieut.. Col. wm Hoffman,
6th Infantry. Commissary General Of Prisoners, il
Transferred from New York City to Detroit, Mich
igan.
This morning the Senate Military Committee
passed upon several nominations. Among those
reported then for confirmation was Gen. shields to
IS Major General. and COL Crit.enden, Of Ky, to
be Brisadier General.
Horatio King, Buchanans Fost Master 0eneml,
was nominated today ss Commissioned under the
District emancipation act, in place Of ex-Mayor
Barrett.
Times Special
An officer Of artillery, in town tonight from
near WarrentOn junction, reports the rebels IN
strong force on the south bank Of the RsppAhsn-
mock, il the direction Of 0ordonsvi!le.
river whore the railroad bridge was burned, with
5000 men. Gen. w. Smith Is ~ Gofdonsville,
strongly intrepehed with $4,000 nen, and General
Jackson crossing over from the Shenandoah vsl-
ley. 10 unite 5000 theretJ, the force making TO-
til column Of $4,000 men, II the fugitives srs re-
liable 10 are il Sufficient force in front Of Manas-
sas to manage this rebel army.
an assured BY gentleman Of t.is city, whose
position bril- p him in business contact with Mr..
kercier, that his mission had reference only . :
large amount Of valuable tobacco belonging 70 the
french 0ovolnment. The property 10 keown -
the Belmont tobaeco. While there, il 10 aid thst
Mr. Nercisr has undoubtedly examined somewhat
iato the condition Of tho bogus Conf isderacy. in
order t. report - The Emperor the tsus condition
Of things
Capt. Cutting, Of Gen. Burnside's stan, arrived
here to-dsy with Dispatches to the Government.
Ms states that Gen. Rsnos eonmsnded the nation
q forces It tho late rsconnoisaDee to Elisabeth
City. Catting gives the following particulars Of
the affair OF she l7th inst:
Ranoke Island, from which place be took about
5000 men, and proceeded to Elizabeth City, who're
! s,roos rebel force Was reported TO be intrsneh-
Ing themselves. On Saturday IN advance was
nsds upon the rebels. The enemy opened IRE
With artillery - - our troops msts their ap
psarancs and from I'll sppsaranees thought they
had ~ ia . trap sf our oRa mskieg. Oar troops
Who rsn q ,hs lrst 6rs. We then immediateiy
took possession Of The town, and after remaining
= few boure retired to the maiu army.
Our force was about 2 0C0 strong. under Gsner-
sl Resos, and three boat howitssn, aodsr Col.
The fore Of The rebels sonsistsd Of : 0soegis
regis :a:of 1.lec n:a. portion RI q Wise. i.eiSc.
roatsd, with lcss Of sbout 50 men. Osf lsss ID
ahaut Z killed and - wouLded. !