The Placer herald., 1862-03-29
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
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BALTIMORE, March lS.-The steamer
Commodore arrived this morning direct from
Burnside's expedition, and reports the capl
ture of Newburn, N. G. The rebels were
defeated after hard fought battle. A large
quantity of artillery fell into our hands.
Our loss is reported at 90 killed and 400
wounded.
RoLLA, Mo. March 1s.-The report that
Gen. Curtis was in dangerous position is
unfounded. Forage for cavalry is scarce, but
in other respects the situation Of our troops
is cheering. The demoraized and cripp' ed
forces of Van Dorm were moving south.
Sr. LOUIS, March lO.-Teleyrams from
General Curtis state that his loss is l 400
killed and wounded at Pea Vine Ridge. The
enemy are still retreating. There are no
rebel troops in Northern Arkansas, except
marauders and Pike Indians, who kill and
plumber friends and foes indiscriminately.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-An official de-
spatch from Commodore Foote was received
last night from Cairo. He says that Island
No. 10 was harder to conquer than Colum-
bus, as the Island shores have land forts, each
one commanded BY one above. The firing
is continued on both sides night and day.
CAIRO, March 2l.-Information has been
received from Gen. Grant, from Savannah, on
the Tennessee river, that the troops are in
fine health and spirits. Beauregard com.
mands $4,000 troops from Pensacola, at
Corinth. Cheatham and Bragg also COM
mand divisions near that point.
WASHINGTON, March, 22.-The Navy
Department: has ordered, of the builders of
the Monitor, six more iron clad vessels Of
similar construction, but more formidable.
Gen. Blenker has been suspended on &C
count Of unbecoming conduct
Orders were sent to day to Gems. Halleck
and Wright, to send troops to protect the
entire overland route, mails, emigran,s, and
treasure which the Government is anxious
shall be carried on our own soil and not
through foreign countries
Later Dispatches.
| WAsHINGroN. March l7.-rhe Clothing
Insp 'ction Board concluded their labors to
day. Over 100000 worth Of clothing is
condemned. The testimony taken has re-
vealed gross frauds, consequent upon the
col!usion of contractors and inspectors.
March ls.-The bill to provide for the
purchase Of coin, and other purposes, hav'
ing passed both houses, has been signed by
the President. The old Demands Notes,
therefore become legal tender
LOUISVILLE, March 1S.-A train from
Bowling Green to Nashville was intercepted
yesterday by party of rebel cavalry, who
ran the train off the track and took 80
bridge builders prisoners, en- route for Nash
Vile.
Fort Marion, Flatown and jacksonville,
Florida, have surrendered to the Federal
troops.
New YORK, March 2o--A special de-
spatch to the New York papers says: Jeff.
Davis issued a proclamation on the 10th, ,
cal ling all the male population. between the
ages of g and 60 to form themselves into
companies, and report Immediately at head
quarters.
WAsHScroS, March ia special des'
patch to the New York paper, says: 1t is
positively asserted from Manassas that NUM-
Der of graves of Felerals, killed at Bull
Run, were opened by the rebels to obtain the
bones to manufacture into knife handles,
pipes and sprrs. 1t was said that hundreds
of rebels sent skulls home, they being con
sidered as the best trophies.
This is highly sensational.
WAsHINGroN, March 2O.-Government
has information from several sources, that
the rebels are building two steam rams, at
Mobile, and two at New Orleans simiIa in
construction to the Hollins' turtle
CAIRO, March 2n.-It is reported this
morning that jeff. Thompson is marching on
Cape Gradeau, 80 miles south of st. Louis,
pressing horses into the Confederate service
An encounter having taken place between
the Federals and bis advance, renforcements
had been sent to Cape Girardeau.
MExIco.-The allied troops are withdraw.
ing from Mexico.
ENGLAND.-The London Times admits
the late successes of the Federals, and their
importance, and says that they have been
gained in countries where the allegiance OF
the population was divided, but they have
scarcely brought the Federal Government
any nearer than before to reconstruction
of the Union.
The Morning Post hopes that the Union.
lists and Secessionists will look at the pres.
ent state Of affairs as atfording grounds for a
compromise Of their difficulties, as the
conquest of the South is beyond attainment
by the North, and a complete establishment
of their independence may be beyond the
power Of the South