Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-03-25
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ida, captured and burnt the Jacob Bell,
from China, for New York, with 1900
tons of merchandise. The cargo was a
valable one; it was worth $500, 900.
The government is heavy looser by the
destruction Of the Jacob Bell, as her du-
ties would have amounted to SITS, 900.
Com. Porter in his report, says: 81
am also sorry to inform You that the In
dlanola has also fallen into the hands of
the enemy. The Webb and the Queen of
the West attacked her, and rammed her
until she surrendered-all which can
trace to the noncompliance with my in
| structions."
The London Times says it is clear that
the blockade at Charleston was not raise
at the time of the attack on the Federals,
that there was not even an intermission
OF 1t. The London Post takes similar
| views.
The Liverpool Post announces the arri-
val of the Sumter in the Mersey.
Richmond, March,6. a row has occur
red between the Federal soldiers and the
negroes at Hilton Head; the latter were
driven off to the other end of the Island.
The Washington Chronicle says, We
have sad and humiliating report Of in.
subordination and outraees committed by
regiments from New York, New Jersey
aud Pennsylvania, and we say it with
shame. The Chronicle says that there is
great reason in favor of a vigorous prose-
cution of the war throughout the North.
Gold is reported inactive; closed in New
York on the I'd at III.
Chattanooga. March 6.-The following
official dispatch has been received of
Van Dorn's .ate engagement The fight
took place at Thompson Station aud not
at Franklin, the enemy making the at tack
The following is the report:
Tullshoma, March Go Col. b. s.
Ewel: The enemy attacked Van Dorm
Yesterday at Thompson's Station between
Columbia and Franklin. He drove them
ba TX handsomely aud captured live regi-
ments of infantry, $500 officers aud men.
Our loss Is not yet reported
B. BRAGG.
Mobile, March IA special to the
Advertiser aud Register dated Spring
Hill the 9Th inst via Shelbyville 9th
says, Van Dorm achieved a complete VIC
tory over the enemy to day between this
pint and Franklin. The fight contin-
ued for hours, which resulted in driving
The enemy from strong position, killing
one hundred aud wouuding 400 cap
turing five Federal regiments all
1900 Tue enemy escaped with one bat
terry and three regiments of cavalry. The
remainder of his force Was taken to Frank
lin.
One hundred and twenty five wounded
and 80 killed will cover our loss. Col
Earl, of the 3rd Arkansas was killed while
gallautly leading his men into action.
The success is due, in great measure
to Gen. Forrest who coming up in the
euemy's rear compelled their surrender.
The Kentucky House or representa-
tives adopted thirteen resolutions, report
ed from the committee on foreign relations.
The second re-affirms the loyalty of Ken
lucky to the Gevernment. Third, recog
uizes the administration. Teuth recon
II ends National Convention to propose
amendments to the constitution. Elev-
euth recommends Mississippi Valley
Convention, with a view of consulting
how to preserve the whole Government,
and preventing one or more States from
seeding. Twelfth declares that the laws
of the State must be maintained and en-
forced.
The Senate will probably concur.
Richmond, March 10.-Iu the Senate,
to day, passed bill requirin, pre- pay
meut of postage on letters seat to soldiers.
The Impeachment bill Was considered in
secret session. Mr.. Wi.fal's substitute
for the House bill Was finally adopted
vote Is to =
After the doors were opened the Sen
ate bill granting to the principal officers in
the Executive Departments seat upon
the floor, was taken up aud discussed IN.
Ill adjournment.
The House passed the Senate joint res
olutions, relative to the production of
provisions, with the amendment request
ing the President to give producers his
assurance, that when it becomes necessa-
ry to impress provisions or f,rage, a just
compe nsation will be made according to
fair market value.
-ir. Barksdale introduced joint resolu-
tions, declaring firm conviction of the
people of these Confederate States in the
justice of their cause and confidence in
its tiual triu npb and that they will con
tinue to make whatever sacrifices required.
Yet they would accord respectful con.
slderaiion to any proposition looking to
an accommodation of differences but
preserving their separate aud distinctive
national character aud whenever any
State, bordering on the Mississippi, shall
desist from their unproked war, We will
secure them free DavigaIion of that river
Referred to Committee on Foreign At
fairs.
Mr.. Smith Of North Carolina, int rodu.
ced resolutions on the same subject, which
were referred when the House went in
to secret session on the tax bill.
Mobile, March l0.-A special dispatch
to the Mobile Tribune from Charleston,
March 9, says the Aboltionists are re-
ported in force On Hutchinson's Island.
Hutchinsons Island is close on the city
of Savannah.
Another iron-clad has made its appear
ance off the bar to-day.
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