Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-07


tuuites to interrupt our communication, and
the want of sufficient cavalry on our part is
greatly felt.
An intercepted letter from a member of
Brass's staff indicates the feeling against that
General as being very strong. The writer
admits that, although the rebels captured
most of their guns and several thousand pris-
onrs from us, they were badly whipped by
superior generalship, and the stubbornness Of
the Yankees.
After an exciting and protested contest of
three weeks, for the election of Speaker of
the Lower House, Collcott. (Repub) was
elected.
New York, 26.-On the night of the 10Th
Of December, a severe shock of an earth
quake was felt throughout Guatemala. An
tiaua suffered severely, and Atitlan was des-
troved. The earthquake was also felt mt
Salvador, and much damage was done to pub
lie buildings, churches and private residences.
The loss Of life was not large.
The steamer Boarlmdn from New Orleans,
sloop.of:war Brooklyn. in company with six
other Federal steamers, whilst off Galveston
saw a steamer in the offing and the steamer
Huteras got under way to overtakc her, and
when within Mailing distance asked who she
was, and received as an answer: "Her Maj.
.sty's sloop. bolivar Spilfrr." The command
or of the Hauerus then lowered boat with
m officer and crew to go on board, when the
stranger fired broadside into the Hatteyas.
The Rook1yn got under way and started in
pursuit, but night coming OIL she lost sight Of
her and was compelled to give up tho chase.
On returning, she found the Hattcrus sunk in
81 #. of water. The officers of the Board
MN are unable to give further particulars, al
though it is supposed that tho steamer was
the pirate .liabama.
4 special Washington dispatch to the
7,mcs says that General Couch succeeds
Sumner, and Gen. W. +. Smith succeeds
Gen. Franklin.
Boston, 27.-Private advices from New
bern, n. c., to Tuesday last, say that no
mails had left there for two weeks. One
however, was about leaving. The main ex-
petition OF which 50 much has been said had
not started. but a Land force was sent forward
on the 10th towards tho railroads, which en-.
countered 1900 rebels at Polacksville, drove
them from the town, and took possession.
The general health of the troops is good.
New York, 27.-A letter in the N. 0. Delta
from Berwick bay, dated the 18th, gives the
particulars Of the action that took place be-
tween the Federal gunboat and the rebels. in
which Commodore Buchanan was killed.
Thirty rebels were captured and six killed.
The Tcibuncs correspondent says that
upon Buffers arrival at New Orleans to re-
sumo command of the Department of the
Gulf. Banks will b. ordered to Texas ut tho
head of sufficient force for the purpose Of
assisting the Union men in that State, and re-
store it to the Union as a free commonwealth.
A Key West letter states that the British
neutral blockade runner .4ntonia, with cargo
of powder from England. has been capture d
by the United States steamer POcuhonius, of
Mobile.
Washington, GA bill which passed in
the Senate yesterday provides that $4,000
b. appropriated for the protection of emf
grants by the overland routes to the Pacific
States and Territories $4,000 tor emiyramis
bv the rol.c of Fort Abeccromjia and Fort
EtA.oa.
by Last Nights Stage.
Headquarters. Army of the Potomac, Jan
27.-llooktr has issued an address to tho
army; hecntcrs upon the discharge of his du-
ties with Just appreciation of its responsible.
tiles. Since the formation Of this army, he
has been identified with its history; he has
shared with the soldiers its glories and re.
vrrscs-wilh no other desire than the rcla.
tions might remain unchanged until its desti
ny should be accomplished. He adds: AIN
the records of your, achievements there is
mucl, to be proud of, and, with the blessing
of God, We will contribute something to thu
renown Of our arms and to the success o
armies. 10 secure these ends, the cheerful
and jealous cooperation of every officer and
soldier will be required. In intelligence ant
valor the enemy is our inferior. Let US never
hesitate to give him battle wherever We car
find him.
New York, 2s-Special dispatches state
that list of eighty army officers have beer
prepared, who are to be dismissed from service
for the use Of improper language towards
their superiow.
A letter in the Herald states that the act.
ing master Of the gunboat Hatteyas, who was
ordered to board the strange steamer. off Gal.
weston. says he had not showed off ships
length before the alabama poured in her first
broadside, which was Immediately replied ia
ny the Huttcras. This occurred at dark. Az
the first broadside was exchanged. both yes
sells steamed ahead, side by side. exchanging
broadsides as fast as the guns could be loaded
and fired, and within short distance Of each
other. He says the cannonade lasted thirty
minutes, when he heard sound of musketry
By hard pulling he came in sight Of tho YES
sells and found them stopped, with the Ala
hama alongside Of the Hatteras, blowing of
steam. He said he heard cheering from thu