, 1862-03-29

which is identical with that sent by the President
to Congress few days since, relating to the fur
nishng of aid to such States as should adopt
measures for the gradual abolition Of slavery
The rules were suspended for the purpose-SS
ayes to 35 noes motion to postpone consider
alton was discussed, and without taking action
on the question the House adjourned.
The House bill, providing new article of war,
that no officer soldier shall be employ ed in re-
turning fugitive slaves, passed the Senate by 20 to
9. The signature of the President is all that is
required now for it to become a law.
The Federas, after a brief fight are in posses
sion of Winchester, Va.
1t is said that party is secretly organized in
Memphis to give full adhesion to the Federal
Government.
Great excitement exists in the dsaffected parts
of Texas, owing to the announced expedition of
Gen. Lane from the land side and Conn., Pender-
grast from the sea. The Union sentiment in New
Orleans is on the increase. 1t is not at present
believed that a stand will be made there.
The last points giving command of the naviga-
ton of the Mississippi will be in the hands of the
Federas in a very few days.
The Federal fleet was still in sight of Savannah
perfecting operations.
Fort Pulaski has been entirely cut OF from all
connection with Savannah, and Commodore Du-
intention of starving its garrison into submission,
or holding them on short allowance whilst Gen.
Sherman is making his arrangements on Tybet
/ 4 - The greatest excitement prevails
Gen. Bragg has evacuated Pensacola ana gone
to Norfolk which place is n imminent danger
and closely pressed by the Division under Gen.
Burnside.
ST. LOUIS, March 13.-The Republican has a
letter from Albuquerque dated Feb. %, giving
an account of fight and skirmish between the
Texas rebels and the Union men under Col. Candy,
on the morning of the 2lst. Two hundred Texan
mules, with wagon masters, were captured. The
Texans were OIL the heights opposite Rio Grande
from the Fort, which was destitute of water. Col.
Candy had to pass to the water guarded by his
battery. He had 1000 men, and all other outlets
were guarded in force The Texans must either
surrender, or cut their way through.
| Later information states that military express
had Just arrived from Fort Craig. The battle
commenced at o'clock on the morning of the
21st, between a portion Of our troops, under Col.
Roberts, and the enemy, across the Rio Grande,
with varied success until nOOn Col Canby then
crossed the river in force, with battery of SIX
pieces and two howitzerS, nnd Capt. McRae. To-
wards evening most of the enemy's guns were ST.
! lenced they however, made desperate charge
on the howilzer battery, which was defended by
ton of Col. Pinas Regiment Of Mexican Volun-
teers The Texans, 600 strong, armed with car
bines and revolvers, ard seven pound howitzer,
charged desperately and furiously. After dis
charging their carbines at close distance they drew
their revovers and rushed on the battery amid a
storm of grape and canister The Mexican vol
uuteers, panic stricken, fed Capt. Pimpton's
company stood their ground until one-half were
killed
Capt McRae refused to leave his guns and was
killed at bis post Kit Carson, in command of a
regiment of volunteers deployed as skirmiShers,
did good service during the action. Our loss is
200 killed and wounded, and the enemys is be-
l,eved to be much more.
Capt. Jemison lost a leg. Results of battr i'm
portant, and will put an end to the flbustering
and reasonable prospects of Van Dorm and 9TH
ers on the southeastern borders of California.
A battle took place in Paris, Tenn, between a
large party of rebels and small federal force.
II O. IL leas 4 r4hql loss 100
ST. LOUIS, March ia special dispatch 10 1He
Democrat says gentleman who left Memphis on
Saturday reports no troops there. The policy OF
burning the city was still being discussed, and ma
ny persons were leaving. Merchandise was being
shipped down the river.
1t is stated that Bragg. with 10000 men, had
arrived there, and been sent to New Madrid.
All the negroes from the country had been
called to work on the Notifications.
| In Jackson, Tenn, martial law has been pro-
claimed
In Memphis, on Monday, it was stated that no
defensive preparations were being made at Ran
dolph, nor between there and New Orleans.
The rebels confess that the reduction of Fort
Pillow would give the Federals command of all
the points on the Mississippi
Relations between the United States and f2reign
powers are now said to be entirely free from APP
prehension of any disturbance whatever. The
tone of all correspondence is considered conca-
tory. The British as well as the French Ministry
are evidently gaining strength with their people
by discountenaneing sympa by with secession.
The Senate has confirmed Mcdowell Major
General of Volunteers.
PHILADELPHIA, March IA special dispatch
to the North american reports that Beauregard
has been appointed Commander-in-C Chief of the
rebel forces, and that the evacuation of Manassas
was at his suggestion
New YORK, March 14.-London letters of
March lst to commercial houses say. on the whole
there is observed quite an impression in England
that the struggle will be terminated this spring
American securities are consequently buoyant.
CAIRO, March 14-The rebels evacuated New
Madrid last night. This was the last stronghold
of the enemy in this State. No rebel flag now
flying ia Missouri
CHICAGO, March 15.-Gen. Halleck is to su-
percede Gen Grant
Gen. Mcclellan addressed the soldiers of the
Army of the Potomac on the 18th. For long
time he had kept them inactive in order that they
might be disciplined, armed and instructed He
held them back in order that he might give the
death-blow to rebellion. Their patience and con-
fdence in their General were worth dozen vic
tories. The moment for action had now arrived
lnaction had passed, and he would now bring
them face to face with the rebels
Loss OF SToCK.-The loss of stock in
the Willamette, during the past winter was
but little less in proportion than that expe-
rienced here. 1t is estimated that near one
fourth of the stock in the Willamette
died during the winter. The mortality
among sheep was greater than among any
other kind of stock.
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