, 1863-04-25
Late Eastern News.
Dates to April 9th.

WASHINGTON, April Sth.-The Post-Ofice De-
partment had Just issued orders directing that on
and after the lst of May, all postage due or un-
paid on foreign letters from foreign ports in mails
dispatched to this country from Great Britain,
Russia, Ireland France, Hamburg, Bremen, and
Belgium, shall be paid in specie or its equivalent.
The order at present applies only to outgoing let
ters. The existing regulations remain unchanged.
This order is made because the postage collected
on foreign letters must be accounted for to for
eign Governments in specie.
HARTFORD, April 8Lh.-Returns from all but
one town in the State foot up Buckingham, Rep,
1880; Seymour, Dem, 1888. The Senate
stands II Republicans to 81 Democrats. In two
townships there is a tie. Three Republicans and
one Democrat are elected to Congress.
New YORK, April Sh.-The expedition to
Point Chilanca and Pass Marshall, consisting of
detachmens Of four regiments was completely
successful. The gunhoat Baritara and Ponchi-
hLG was occupied, after some skfmishing, with a
body Of rebel cavalry, 5000 strong. The rail
road bridge, five hundred feet long, two miles be-
yond, was destroyed after the rebels were driven
of. A large amount Of tobacco, -four, and other
provisions fell into our hands. Our forces occu-
pied Ponchita and Pas Marshall and the rebel
cavalry is said to be so hedged in that escape will
be difficult. Three common laden schooners we're
captured.
Texas advces, through rebel sources, say that
Magruder had issued an order granting all per-
sons transportation of cotton to the frontier Of
Mexico. lie says it is impossible to sustain tie
army @ithout purchasing with cotton, supplies
brought from foreign countries.
NEW YORK. April 6.-The World has the fol-
loving Official information has lately been re-
ceived at The War Department that the move
ment against Charleston will be Initiated by land
ipg small Federel force at the foot Of James
Island. Private letters have been received from
Commander John Rogers second in command
to Commodore Dupont, and also from Gen. Hun
ter to his relations, dated Sd, fully corroborating
the rebel account Of the landing of our forces on
St. Johns Island, and the withdrawal of the enc
mics pckets. The letters speak in tie most san
guine manner Of the contemplated movement,
which it is anticipated will result in great success
and ultimate downfall of Charleston. 1t is thought
that the Government will have official dispatches
to-day. Hilton Head letters say that the town of
Peatka, Florida, was taken by the negro troops
under Gen. MontgOmery-th captured 10 reb-
els and returned to Jacksonville, which place they
subsequently evacuat, and burned.
WASHINGTON, April S.-Since March %, $780,
100000 have been sent for the payment ofuoOps
in the field.
CHICAGO, April S-The President has issued a
proclamation extending the restrictions of COM
mercia intercourse in Southern States, excepting
Delaware, Maryland and Kentucky, and except
ing only 4S counties denominatcd Western Vir-
ginia and the ports of New Orleans, Port Royal,
Key West, and Beaufort.
CHICAGO, April 8-Wisconsin dispatches indi-
cate the election of Chatam, Dem. Judge OF Su-
preme Court.
SAN Francisco. April 9.-Gen Wright has
published an order addressed to the citizens of
the Pacific coast, cautionng those who would in
volve us in civil war. The following is the con-
cudng paragraph:
"To all such persons I would say-pause and
reflect well before plunging into the yawning
abyss Of treason. An indignant people will rise
in their majesty, and swift etrbuton-justice-
will surely be your DOOM"
CARo, April 7.-Several thousand men have
been added to the strength of Gen. Grants army
within the last month, by the return of those who
had overrun their furoughs. They are sent for
ward on their arrival at the railroad at the rate of
two hundred per day.
Information from the upper Tennessee has
been received. The gunboats shelled the town
of Florence, Alabama, on the I'd inst, and drove
away company of rebel cavalry stationed there.
In accordance with Instructions, an order for one
thousand negroes was sent to Island No. 10 last
night.
KANSAS CITY, April Messengers from Maj
Rosecrans battery of the 9th Kansas regiment,
report several skirmishes with guerrillas in which
25 men were killed and wounded. The notori-
Gus Todd was captured, also a number of horses,
mules and equipments. twenty-five houses Of
secessionsts were burned and about one hundred
bean If cattle were taken.
MrprRFl eBoRo, April 6.-Gen Stanley, with
2OOO cavalry and ,,ne brigade ofniantry left here
ON Thursday morning lc capture Morgan's and
Wheeler's command They Tere encamped four
miles southeast Of Liberty, and considerable
force of rebels posted on the other side OF o'HhS
Fork, were driven back and forced on Dry Creek,
whence they were again driven, and line or
string was formed on Snow Hill. The battle was
commr need by the Sd and 4th Ohio cavalry, 60
ing around to the rear, while the enemy charged
the 'front.' AS soon the cavalry charged they
broke and fed. Their loss was 20 killed and 63
taken prisoners. We also captured 900 horses
and mules, and quantity of bacon and wheat,
and considerable forage was destroyed. The po-
sition of the enemy defeated Stanleys plan to
surround and capture them.
Gen. Bragg's army is now living on bacon and
corn meal, four pounds of bacon and meal being
allowed for one man per week.
CHICAGO, April IA special Washington dis
patch SAYS that the entire body of Federal officers
in San Francisco have been finally removed. Ex-
Congressman Low has been appointed Collector
of that port and ]. Swain Superintendent of the
mint New appraisers have also been appointed.
The removals were based on discoveries in each