Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
THE LATEST NEWS.
W AsnISGToN, Jan. o.

ceiIaf niled with powder ana proJeetlleS.
and fuse extending from there to n sta
bic. 1t had been ignited, but was FORUM
ately discovered by the guards. Were it
not for this watchtulness several hundred
lives would have been lost.
w. S. Smith, son of the banker, was
arrested to-day. charged with communi
eating with rebels. 1t is considered the
most important arrest since the rebellion.
The Committee on Judiciary come to
the conclusion of six to one against the
expulsion of Jesse ID. Bright.
ST.. Johns, N. F.. Jan. 0.
The rioters at Carbonnier are kept
down by the military. The town is in
state of siege. Business is suspended
there, and at Halb De Grace. Both
parties largely reinforced. HoStilties will
recommends when the military is with
drawn. The whole trouble is between
he Protestants aud Catholics.
ST.. JOINS, n. F., Jan. 10.
The excitement at Carbcnnier is intense
and increasing. Several stores were bro
ken into last night, and arms and ammu-
milton distracted. Reinforcements are
still arriving. It is doubtful if the mill
tary will be able to prevent collision
much longer.
CINCINNATI, Jan. IL.
The Gazette learns from the editor of
the Sandy Valley Adrccate, now one of
the proprietors of the Louisville Demo-
Graf, who arrived here from Sandy Val
ley yesterday, that the second rebel inva-
sion of Eastern Kentucky has ended in
a disgracefuI row. On Monday last Col.
Garfeld's forces, including the AID Ohio,
10th Kentucky, and 1900 cavalry, had
proceeded up the Big Sandy to Paines-
vile within seven miles of the rebel camp,
where they were met by flag of truce
bearing message from Humphrey Mar
shall asking if matters could not be ar
ranged without fight. Col. Garfield
Immediately replied that be could offer
no arrangement except either to fight or
surrender Internationally.
Marshall then addressed his men in
forming them they had no alternative ex-
cepting TO surrender or to disband, and
giving them their choice. They decided
10 disband. They Immediately collected
and set fire to all their wagons. tents,
camp equipage, supplies &c, and then
each man was permitted TO take care of
himself, and the Whole force scattered in
confusion. No attempt was made to save
anything excepting tber cnnnon, which
they hauled off. Col. Garfield dispatch
ed his cavalry IN pursuit. They expect
to capture the guns and perhaps pick up
many fleeing rebels. The rebels in north
eastern Kentucky from the high estimate
in which Humphry MarshalI's military
abilities were held, had strong hopes of
success under his leadership. A sufi
cient federal force will be left in this re-
sion to secure its future peace and safety.
WASHINGTON. Jan. IS.
A report is circulated and is believed
that Secretary Cameron has resigned and
that Hon. Edward NJ. Stanton viii take
bis place, 1t is also reported that Mr..
Cameron will be appointed Minister to
Russia.
The President has approved the joint
resolution explanatory of the act 10 in
creaco the duties on tea, coffee and sugar.
Tho Heralds Washington correspon-
dent says grand Irish division is tie be
formed under Gen. Shields with Meag-
her, Muligan, Goss and Corceran Brig
adler Generals.
The matters of 500 horses of Gen.
Franklin's division were cut and the ami
mails turned loose on Thursday night by
secret enemies, with the intention ofaid
ing rebels who were expected TO make an
attack.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. IL.
The skirmish of Capt. Russell, Mt
Bath, was brilliant affair. He had
been detailed from Gen. Kelly's COM
mand with two regiments Of infantry and
two squadrons Of cavalry, and was sta
toned at Bath.
On the approach of Gen. Jackson, in
command of 5000 or 5000 rebels, bis
scouts gave him notice that he was six
miles from tho Potomac River. We
took infantry out about two mics and
posted them as skirmishers in dense
wood. The cavalry was left to engage
the advance of the enemy, and an ex-
change of shots was the consequence.
The enemy's advance, under Therner
Ashly of guerilla notoriety, came on and
fell into the ambush. Capt. Russell lost
seven horses and kept eleven of the enc
ny's, and retired with his whole force
across the Potomac, with the loss of only
two men. who were drowned in crossing.
This is considered one of the most brill
liant maneuvers of the war.
WAsHIEGToN, Jan. II.
The Pensacola succeeded in running
the blockade this morning. rs shots
were fired at her, none hitting.
Gen. Lane has not rendered his resig-
nation to the Government, or the legisla-
tue of Kansas, or accepted Brigadier
Generalship.
NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
Washington specials say Mr.. Hutchins
of Ohio has prepared bill to be introduc-
cd in tho house establishing a Territorial
Government over the seceeded States and
rohibitiug slavery therefrom.
The war steamer Pensacola has arriy-
cd at Annapolis.
Especial to Pest The House Com
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