Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-03-09
LATER FROM THE NORTH.

will of our Iustrious Congressman would thank you
to make this explanation to your readers 81.
LATER FROM THE NORTH.
The correspondent of the Associated Press at Fred
ercksburg sends the following summary of news from
the New York Herald of the 4th inst:
AFFAIRS AROUND yICKSBUsG.
Letters received in Washington. 81, state that the
expedition under Gehera Washburne to open the Yszoo
Pass has been entirely successful and promises TO fur
nsh the key to the stronghold of Vicksburg Des-
patches from Cairo of date say N gunboat Caron-
delet and five Others have reached the Talahatchie
river by way Of the GazoO. The Herald says Vcks-
burg would thus appear 10 be closely cnvironed by the
Federal forces aud that the evacuation by the Confede
rates reported in New York since Saturday last aud
in NJ Wphis the 2S;h wears a strong color OF proba
biity.
GoyENENTs or RosEcRAYs.
Rosearans is pushing forward his forces with great
SUGGEST On the ~ he had advanced as far a. Middle
borough, halfway between Murfrecshoro and Shelby
vle aud despatch froh former place. OF same date
W. an expedition of 900 cavalry and 1000 infantry
left Nurireesboro the following morning aud cn.ount-
sSSa p FSPH n rAab tc f seYsFe i g 81 lhf
nine officers three hundred saddles and accoutrc
mcnts auda large collection of official orders ami papers
and private baggage Of the enemy captured who
portion of Aagruder's and Whartons divisions
RosCcrauz, in official despatch to HalecS, says
that when the enemy made a'stInd at Bradyvic Coils
Para,nnur and Long went in with sabrcs and whipped
them in about three minutes Starlc cavalry advancing
bravcy with carbines that the Fcderas took seventy
pr, ouers including eight officers, their camp oQrpage
;ppts sadllas somc seventy horses and Basil Dukps
recimeutl piper; that the Feeras lost one killed and
one Captain and seven men wounded.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Ge Foster returned TO his command at Newbcrn Fri
day. aud everything was quiet there at that time.
LATEST FROM NEW ORLEANS
The steamer Che -Kiaug, from New Orleans 23d, ar
rived Mt New York the Sd lust. meeting of Louisiana
planters within the Federal lines, held ST. Charles
Ioelg which continued two days to consider chiefly the
cultivation Of the sugar plantations and regulation of
negroes in parishes within the Federal lines com nit
tee was appointed confer with Gen. Banks regarding
various questions which arose; and that officer having
been formally invited, entered the hail. and after being
welcomed by the President of the meeting responded
with short speech, and retired amd enthusiastic ;ip
phusen The results of the agreement entered into
substantially follows That fixed compensation is TO
b, paid the negroes for their labor that the negroes
left TO choose whether they will accept the terms offer
ed; that the contract if they accept it, binds them for
ONLY year; AMI that government: pledges itself 10
protect them against iusage and inhumsn treatment
At the same tnie it does affect the claim of the
ter on hs slave, which. may be determined in the iu-
turc.
The Herads correspondence of 22I says three hun-
dred and eighty oddrebe prisoners, who had not been
exchanged left by steamer Empire Parish for points i'll
possession Of the rebels The demonstrations by
sion sympsthsers the occasion were great that
Banks sent down regiment TO dispersc the crowd
Dyer one thousand contraband letters and other articles
were captured.
On information of g-negro that rebels were planting
torpedoes between Port Hudson AMI b atom Rouge, the
gunboat Essex up the and captured four
tliuiug each 200 pounds powder
INDICATIONS OF ADVANCE
D. Ratio Il, thern
numerous indications of an immediate movement and
that great activity prevails in the army.
THE HARRIET LANE.
The gunboat Itasco arrived at New Orleans reports
that the Harriet Lane laid up of the rivers near
Galveston, and is being converted into An iron.clad
GES. sGDLEY's COMMAND.
1t is reported that Gen. Sibey has sent his infantry
300 strong, Shreveport, and has gone up with the
balance Of his command TO Atchafalaya river. The
infantry said to be entirely destitute Of ammunition
DOUBTFUL STORY.
Steamer Laura Ill., loaded with cotton, sugar and
molaSses, obtained above Baton Rouge venturcd too
near Port Hudson and the rebels placed ten batteries
of artillery below her The Essex her assistance
and the rebels fled without firing a shot
SEw YORK MONEY MARKET.
Gold in New York, on Sd, opened at I7l9 and closed
at III, Exchange lSS to lS9.
BRITISH sESr1NENT.
Herald says the comments of the London press on the
Charleston blockade will teach the rebels what British
sympathy is worth
THE ARMY OF THE RAPPAHANNocx.
The Herald hears most gratifying reports of the i'm
proved physical condition, improved discipline, efficiency
and fighting spirit OF the army Of the Potomae and
that they ouly ask for dry windy day two to
move forward to terrible reckoning with the enemy.
Cen Hooker by personal attention TO the wants Of his
men, and BY the fresh soft bread aud vegetables with
which he supplying them is reducing the sfck list and
fitness and confidence is difusing the spirit in
his behalf throughout his army.
LAST HOURS or THE S7rH CONGRESS.
Heralds Washington correspondence noticing the last
hours of the S7th Congress says both Houses in
session during the evening. Money voted with
prodgalty that betokened nothing like financial dis
tress, and everybody seemed jolly. A vast crowd