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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-02

SUBJECT OF RETALIATION.
Ia the Confederate House Of Representa-.
tiyes, On January Ii, the question first unde,
consideration was upon reference to the Mi.
itary committee of the joint resolution intro
duced BY Mr.. Clopton, of Alabama, approbat0
ry Of that portion Of the Presidents Message
in relation to retaliation.
The resolutions of Mr.. Clopton were refer.
red to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Mr.. Foote introduced resolutions looking to
an accomplishment Of the purpose as above
stated. which were, on Ills motion, also refer
red to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
In the Senate, on Jan. 25th, Mr.. Iancey Of
Alabama, submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Committee on the Ju.
dicary be instructed to inquire and report
whether an officer of the Army Of the United
States, acting under the authority of that Gov
eminent, can be made liable to punishment as
criminal for violation Of the criminal laws of
State by aState tribunal, when turned over
to the State authorities by order OF the pres
dent.
Mr.. Yancey said he was in favor Of a mode
of retaliation which could be accomplished. =
When he first saw the plan proposed by the
President in his recent message, he was favor
ABLY struck with it, but on further reelection
he was induced to believe that the State au
thorities would rule that Federal officers turned
over to them for trial were not anenable to
State laws.
The resolution was adopted.
A Cincinnati author has filed for copyright
in the Clerks office Of the District Court Of
the Southern District Of Ohio new publica-
ton, with the following title page: "The Ret"
erence of the coming Of Christ; or the Winding
Up Scene of all Things and the Peace Of Amer
lea, when all other Nations are at Wharf.-The
Book of Genesis.
Qualification or "Candlemas Day as OBJ
served by Catholics was celebrated by Divine
service in St. Mays Church this morning, the
Pastor officiating.
LIBERTY HALL-To-ni Mr. Dick Par
ker makes his first appearance. Miss GRACE
De King NIL e Frank LaFolle and Little lila
are also announced to-nig GIT, in addition to the
already large troupe performing here: An
entire new bill will be presented tonight
Go early if you want seat.
Firewood is selling in Nashville at forty
dollars per cord. The Union says several
houses have been torn down for fuel, and
some of the citizens are using their fencing Tor
&Loc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-02

Among the prisoners recently captured and
sent to the Old Capitol prison, in Washington,
was c. A. Berry, Of King George county, Of
the Ninth Virginia Cavalry Rev. Mr.. Land
street was sent to the Old Capitol prison on
Saturday, but it is expected he will be releas-
ed in day or two.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
The WorE at Xick,burr.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gauae
writesi .rH
The labor performed by our troops on the
"gradual approach " is immense. Long tiers
of riae-pits, strong feld-works for siege guns,
and covered ways, surround the enemy, aud
froWn upon him all along our lines.
/ Our artillerists wake up the gentlemen of
the Confederate States, at divers and EundTy
times during the nights, but no reply is made
| to our guns. What between the shell from
our batteries and the thirteen inchers from the
mortars, comfortable repose in the rebel city
must be matter Of extreme uncertainty; but
! the occupants hold out with a fortitude and
unConceTn, as far as results can be seen, truly
admirable.
/ A little Oork would have saved valuable prop
| erty on the Ciucinnate. Il is understood that
Rear Admiral Porter did not send to the wreck,
although II was known that some Of the gunG
could have been rescued without much risk.
The rebels sent yawls from ViCksburg and
succeeded in capturing a fine Dahlgren gun,
which we might Just as well have saved, to use
against themj but no attempt was made to save
a dollars worth Of the property aboard the
| sunken boat.
Chlckasaw Bayou is falling very rapidly, and
In some places Is dTy-for instance, at the point
where the road 70 our right intersects II from
Lakes Landing, on the YaZoo river. Here q
pontoon bridge was laid, but that is now dis
pensed with, and substantial corduroy road
made TO answer every purpose.
Troops are arriving from above by every
boat, which is very signlhcant.
Gen. Ellet's Marine brigade arrived down
a few days ago, and, atter lying a few hours al
Halnes's Bluff, steamed OF for other fields o
operation.
Patience Ii great virtue, and none Of III
can have too much Of it--if II is a good thing
30 have patience, for the fact Is that the tim
for throwing up ones hat has not yet come,
We are not out Of the wood yet, therefore 1
would not be prudent TO shout. Like tn
great rebellion Itself, VicksbuTg Is still ques
| ton of time, but do not for q moment doub
our ability 10 crush the one and capture tn
other.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
IfPs Ann nnWNs.

The World has published a statement in New
York to-day that VCksburg is captured. There
is no official information received here on tho
subject. The World evidently intended To let
gold down few cents to give its friends a
chance to buy. But instead of gold going
down, II went up one aud half cents on the
strength of the Times account OF the cavalry
hght, In which II is represented that our forces
in front were repulsed by the rebel Stuart. So
goes the World and the Times daily in Wall
street.
The Government considers that the fight day
before yesterday on the Rappahannock was a
magnificent success, inasmuoh as athoroughly
organized band of rebels was on the eve Of
moving up the Valley for the purpose Of going
into Maryland, aud by the splendid dash which
our cavalry and artillery made into its lines
the rebel expedition to Maryland was indefinite
ly postponed, II not altogether defeated. 1t was
a genuine hand to hand cavalry Hght, and the
loss on both sides was considerable. Among
the killed on our side were some very valuable
officers.
Not counting the great value to us which re.
suited from the fight, 1t might be called a
" drawn game" so to speak, but when the
great point achieved is counted, 1t was equlva.
lent to a splendid victory.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
BATTLE ON THE YAZOO.
THE REBELS ROUTED.
100 PRISONERS CAPTURED.
100 PRISONERS CAPTURED.
Gen. Johnston Attempting to
Gross the Big Black.
OSTERHAUS WATCHING HIM.
PembertOn Wants to Send the VIcks.
burg Women and Children
through Our Lines,

CHICAGO, June 1l.-A special Memphis dis
patch dated 9Th instant states the steamer
Lumlnary, from Young'S Point at 8 O'Clock p.
IN. on Friday, brings the following:
General Kimball with three thousand men,
who were sent up the YSzoo river to sataria,
thirty miles below Yazoo City, arrived there on
the 4th inst
They learned that a rebel force, under Gen.
Vert Adams, was not far of, and marched i'm
medlately to meet them. At 10 O'Clock on
Thursday morning they came up with th,
pickets Of the enemy, and brisk nght ensuod
lasting thirty minutes,
The enemy gave way, aud a total rout ensued
Our loss was one killed and seventeen wounded
We captured 100 prisoners. Their loss in killed
and wounded was considerable. The rebels
were 1900 strong.
There is no perceptible change before the
enemy's works at Vieksburg.
Gen. Johnston Is still reported at Big Black,
endeavoring TO cross below the bridge with an
army of twenty thousand men.
Gen. osterhaus is watching his movements
with sufficient force to checkmate any demon.
stration he might make.
A rumor is in circulation that Pemberton has
requested Grant to permit the women and chill.
dren to pass through the lines.
Over three hundred head OF cattle and mules
have been turned loose on account Of the scar
city Of forage.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
From California.

BAN Francisco, June 6.-There Is but little
news stirring. The politicians are becoming
exceedingly anxious about the election of dele
gates to the Union State Convention for the
18th Instant.
The subscriptions In San Francisco to the
cause of the dOwR-trodden Poland already
amount to So 900.
The Ophir Silver Mining Company will de-
clare their usual monthly dividend Of $4S pei
foot.
Arrived-steamer Oregon, from Mazatlar
and other Mexican ports, with $4,000 In
specie.
SAN FRASCIsCo, June o.--Arived-Steamers
Moses Taylor, from Nicaragua, and the Sierra
Nevada with $40, 900 in treasure, from Oregon,
and S57, 900 from British Columbia.
John Wood, an English actor, died at Nicto'
lia o. the 2Sth ult.
The steamer Oregon, from Mazatlan, brought
ayy sacks of specimens Of ores. The mining
mania in northwestern Mexico Is still raging.
The communication between Mazatlan and
Texas is still kept up, the journey overland aC-
yuryIng twenty-five days.
Business dull. There is 4 renewed demand
for domestic liquors. sales of 400 bbls. alcohol
at 81 a 62l; 800 bbls. corn whlskey at 42l; 50
Elpes pure spirlts at A. Sales OF kerosene oil
at 90, coal oil 45j lard oil In tierces at 81.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
psath Of Ll.ut. Col. MI.

Among the most deplorable casualties in the
late battle on the Rappahannock, is the death
of Lieut.. Col. John Mix, of General Buford's
staff. Col. Mix belongs to the Second regi-
ment United States cavalry, and has done
splendid service during the war in the Third
New York cavalry, as major and lieutenant
colonel. He was as brave as Julius Cesar, a
good disciplinarian, and an officer well calcu-
lated to infuse the esprit dn corps into his reg-
ment. Byhis death the cavalry service suffers
a serious loss.
P.s. Since writing the above, VIC are in
Termed by Lieut.. Col. Taylor, Of Gen. HeintEle-
mans stan, that Lieut.. Col. Mix is not dead,
although dangerously wounded.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
Colonel Commando
The Explosion at Fort Lyon,

In addition to what we stated yesterday, we
learn that % were killed, and from IS TO 20
wounded, some Of them very seriously. Twen-
ty-three men were employed at the magazine,
in the charge Of Lieut.. Keener; twenty Of these
were killed, and two Of the guards on duty near
by. Lieut.. X. had one leg taken of near the
hip and his skull crushed In a shocking man
ner, and several Of the others killed were found
without heads, arms or legs.
One woman, the wife Of a sergeant, who was
standing near her husband, who, to save her
from being hit by pieces Of timber flying in
every direction, seized her and threw her down,
and while falling she raised one of her arms,
and while In that position was hit by piece OF
shell, and broken near the wrist. She Is now
doing we'll, and her arm will be saved.
The party killed were in one part of the
magazine re-loadlng shells, and II is eonjec-
tured that some friction caused one OF them to
explode, and in this way FIRE was communi-
Gated to the magazine.
One very remarkable instance is reported in
connection with this lamentable affair. One
Of the guards on duty on the rampant was
thrown about 200 yards, carrying his muSket
with him, landed on his feet, and as soon as he
could collect his bewildered reason, walked
back TO the fort and took the same post he had
so suddenly vacated, and, soldier-like, with his
bent and damaged musket, saluted his superior
officer as he advanced 10 inquire about his won.
derful escape.-Atez. Nei0s, JWRs10.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
THE BEL SPIES.
Further PartIeuIar..

MURTREEsBoRo', June 9.-Col. Lawrence
william Orten, formerly Laurence Williams, OF
the Second United States cavalry, at one time
on Gen. scott's staff, and lately Gen Bragg's
chief Of artillery, and Lieut.. Dunlop, the
rebel army, were arrested and hung as spies
last night at Franklin, under the following cir.
Cumstances They made their appearance at
Franklin In full Federal uniform, horse and
equipments Of colonel and major, and present.
Ing themselves as inspectors OF the United
States army, having orders from Assistant Ad-
jutant General Z. D. Townsend, and counter.
signed by General Rosecrans, to inspect the
fortitications Of this department.
Col. Watkins grew suspicious OF them. and
communicated his doubts TO Col. Baird, who
telegraphed TO Gen. Rosecrans, asking II anv
such persons held positions In the army. Gen.
Rosecrans replied In the negative, and, on fnd.
ing themselves detected, the rebels confessed.
Documents Of reasonable nature and contra
band information was found on them. Gen.
Rosecrans ordered court martial this morning.
They were hung. Col. Baird telegraphed that
they were spies Of no ordinary cbarater, and
confessed that they thought their fate lust and
died like brave men. Orten was cousin of
Gen. Robert Lee, and was brother Of Williams,
late on Gen. MCClellan'B staff.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.
ForrSHt'S Attack on FrAnklin--Capturs
and Escape OF the Rebel General Arm.
strong.

ForrsHt'S Attack on FrAnklin--Capturo
and Escape OF the Rebel General Arm
strong.
MURTREEsBoRo', June 7.-You have doubt
less obtained from Nashville full particulars of
the Franklin fight; but lest such should not be
the case, l send you a sufficient account from
this place. Forrest, who has again suddenly
appeared upon the stage, attacked Franklin on
Thursday p. m.
The few troops In the place were driven out,
and the rebels held the town that night, plum
dering stores and houses of everything valua-
BILE. Stearns and Armstrong were under For
rest. Armstrong, who was sent around to the
left of Franklin, fell In with the cavalry force
sent by Gen. Brannon from Triune, consisting
of the Sixth Kentucky, Col. Watkins; Fourth
Kentucky, Col. Cooper Second Michigan, Mai.
Cooley, and Ninth Pennsylvania, Col. Jordan, q,
the whole under the command Of Col. Campbell
A sharp fight ensued, resulting In the defeat of
the rebels with loss Of fifty Killed and wound
ed. Our loss was four.
The rebel General Armstrong fell into our
hands, with his escort and battle-hag, The
latter remain In our possession, but In the
melee Armstrong himself escaped. On Friday
the rebels threatened the place all day, and
continued sklrmishlng was kept up, without
loss on either side, the rebels finally retiring.
While the enemy were retreatlng on Thursday,
before Col Campbell, they were assailed by
the Kentucky Cavalry, Colonel Walker, which
added 10 their confusion and accelerated their
retreat. Col. Faulkner was severely wounded
ball passing entirely through his eide. Col.
Cooper was badly Injured by fan from his
horse,
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
The Frontier and Border District.

81. LoUIs, June 9.-Tho Indian Territories,
state OF Kansas south Of the SsLh parallel, west.
rrn tier Of counties of Missouri south of the
zane parallel, and the western tier of counties
q Arkansas, will constitute the District of the
Frontier, under the command Of Major General
Blunt, with his headquarters at Fort Scott on
lRe held.
The State Of Kansas, north Of the thirty.
"gAIh parallel, aud the two western tier OF
counties Of Missouri, north Of the same paral'
!SI, ana south Of Missouri river, will constitute
INC b pistFGt " the Border, under the command
OF Brlgadier General Thomas Y. Wing. Jr.
with his headquarters at Kansas CITY.
bFIgaaler General Brown will relieve BTiga-
der General Loan, In Command of tbs CsntpaI
District Of Missouri.
Lieutenant Colonel % J. o. BroGdhead, Of the
Missouri State Militia, is appointed Provost
Marshal General Of the Central District ~ ths
department Of Missouri, by command of Cen
sChUdeld.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11

The NATIoEAL FREE MASON, published in
this. city, by R. M'Murdy, DID, LID, (box
9s2,) is, as It's name imports, national in char
aeter, and also the ofacial organ of Knights
Templar throughout the United States, Of Royal
Arch and Symbolic Masons in Maryland and
the District Masons are enthusiastic in sup.
port Of it here, and deservedly, too, judging
from Its first number. DR.. M'Murdy is well
known to us, as to the whole country, ss a close,
logical thinker, fine writer, Of indomitable
will, energy Of purpose, persistence, never
wearying, overcoming every obstacle, and al
most invariably trlumphing. The Free Mason
is already a wonderful success, and will prove
interesting not only 70 the craft, but also to
the general reader. 1t terms are very low. only
sl.5O per annum.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

A few DAYS since, Col. Bakers detectives
captured lot Of goods on the canal boat Keystone,
consisting of whisky, ale, salt, potatoes some dry
goods and groceries, The captain OF the boat had
neglected to secure . pass for them, and conBe-
quently they were turned over to the Subsistence
Department This species Of neglect Ia being rAth-
ar too much prActioed at present. The oaptAins Of
Boats must be more careful or the excuse Of neg.
lect to get pass will not be sufficient for their
clearance. ...
The Strawberry Festival To be given this
evening at the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Congress
street, by the ladies Of Duubarton NJ. L. sunday
School, will be the great festival Of the season.
The citizens Of Georgetown we'll know that the
ladies Of the Dumbarton sunday School get up
their festivals in the best style,
MARINE LIsT.-Arripals- Star, Cur.
It's, Aqua Creek light.
steamer Ironsides, Vandevsr, Alexandria, Light
schr. Cropper Bros, MarbuFy, Philadelphia
coal 10 Dixon King.
schr. Nancy l. HSgsn, Rcdman, New York; hay
to Government
sohr Edward slAde, Drake, WaShingtsnj light.
schr. S. Sawyer, GAmAge, Alexandria, light.
schr. II. Willetts, Parsons, Washingtoni light.
schr. Yorktown, wAglAh, AlexAndTiAi light:
schr D. u. Bayles, Jayne, washingtoni light.
Sehr. Jos, Crandall, Gage, AlexARdrlai light.
schr. Telegraph, RuSrk, Philadelphia coal to S
stover.
schr Chesapeake, Perk, Phil icoal to W. Cooley
schr. II. C. Purdy, Berry, wood.
sohr Ferguson, Minder, Balt.j cod.
BaTges Our Flag, Baker, Belle Plain; light
Union, Connolly, Aqua Creek wagons. ThomAl
o'Neil, Martin, and =. II. jackson, Smith, AquiI
Creek artillery to Arsenal. Margaret Y, HAgertI
and G, Mott, Aquia Creekj wagons. C. b, MoClel
Ian, Dufy, dol light Flag OF Our Union, PHuls
grove, aud Metropolitan, Moore, dol army rubbish
DspdnusJ.-From Rays Docks; Schrs A. NJ
Acken, Aeken, Derby, Conn.i Laura Gertrude
Campbell, New York; Edw. slade, Drake, New
York.
From Agnew's Docks; sehrs. H. Willetts, Par
sons, Folly Landing, N. VI L. A.'Bayles, Bayies
| Wareham, Mass.
From Borden Min. Co. Schr D. D. Baylss
James, Fall River, Mass.
From Hyde & Davidson; Steamer S, Seymour
Room, PhilA.i mdse.
CHEsAPEAKE AND ONO CAHAL.-ArTiVsd.-
Boats to RAy'A Dooln, with coal in tons-Gem, II6
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Coal n Iron CO.-Hopewell, lO2; G. w. BirlsAll
lIOi Emma ReinhaTt, lOs.
DsparitTes.- FlOdoArdo, TEN, j. J. Watson, "
GAFrott, VIM. Walsh, John VanleaF, D. Cromwell
wn. DarroW, J. Gunnison, J. =. McCuIloh, A. ]
GloSbrenner, John B. Hays, Anna Marion, Chas
W. Harper, Josephus, Hopewell, A. II. Bradt, J.
Essex.
TIE MARKETs.-The following is a list o
prices a. reported for the Republican, up to ~ M
to-day
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11

SENT Hon.-The remains Of the following
named officers, killed In Tuesdays battle, en-
balmed by Drs. Brown and Alexander, have
been forwarded to their respective honest
Col B. F. Davis, Eighth New York cavalry,
to West Point, New York.
Capt. Charles W. Garfield, Second United
States cavalry, to Morristown, New Jersey.
Capt. B. +. FoOte, Eighth Now York cavalry,
to Middleport, New York.
Capt. ChGs. B. Davis, sixth Pennsylvania
cavalry, to Philadelphia.
Lieut.. Henry C. Cutler, Eighth New York
cavalry, to West Avon, Livingston county, New
York.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
A COPPERHEAD MURDER IN INDIANA
A Provost Marshal and a De-
tective Officer Killed.
A Soldier Shot by a DsSsrtsr,
OHIO DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Nothing Later of vicksburg.

CNCINEATI, June i1.-Deputy Provost Mar.
shal Stevens and ClSyheld, detective officer
accompanied by an enrolling officer, was fired
upon near Manvillo, Rush county, Ind, yester.
day by some men in q whoatheld. Stevens wat
instantly killed and ClSyfeld mortally wound.
ed, so that he died in few hours. The enrol
ing officer was shot through the clothing, but
was uninjurOd. Two companies of troops lef,
indianapolis yesterday for the scene Of the
murder. ..,....
A soldier was shot by desertor at Shelby
vile, Ind, yesterday, while attempting to ar
rest the latter.
The Ohio Democratic State Convention meetl
at Columbus to-day. s
There is nothing later from vicksburg.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
united stnt,, CoIor,d Troop,,

The black brigade is progressing rapidly.
The fourth company of the District Of Colum-
bia regiment was mustered in yesterday. Lead
ing citizens Of Philadelphia have taken in hand
the raising twd regiments. A large fund has
been placed at their disposal for the payment
of expenses.
The gallantry of the colored regiments at
Port Hudson has established their good Hght-
ing qualities, and caused striking change In
public opinion. Every body now favors raising
them, except indeed those who are not pleased
to see new resources opened to the Government
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
A REBEL CANARD.

NEW YORK, June 11.-A letter to the Tribune
from the Army Of the Potomac, dated 9th inst,
says a Richmond paper of the 9th contains
Mobile dispatch Of the 4th, announcing the de-
feat of Gen. Banks at Port Hudson with the
loss OF an arm.
1T Is not quite clear whether the above is a
rebel fiction or a hearsay story of the Tribune
correspondent. Richmond papers of the 9th
have been previously received and quoted from,
but no such "yArn" as this appeared in
them.-ED. REPuBLIcAN.l
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
NOZZLE WORDS I

WHENEVER THEY (THE RBBEIs) HAVE THE
" powER THEY DRIVE BEFoRE THEM INTO THEIR
" EANKs THE soUTHERN PEOPLE, AND THBT
" WOULD ALSO DRIVE Us. TRUST THEM NOT.
" WIRE THEY ABIE, THEY WOULD INVADE AND
" pEsTRoT UB WITHOUT MERCY. ABSOLUTELY
" ASSURED or THESE THINGS, AN AMAZED THAT
" Any ONE COULD THINK OF PEACE ON ANY
" TERMS He VINO ENTEHTARs THE SENTIMENT
" Is PIT ONLY TO BE SLAVE HE WHO UrTERs
" IT At THIS TINE, MOREOVER, IS A TRAITOR TO
" MS COUNTRY, WHO DESERVES THE sCoRN AMI
CONTEMPT OF AL HONORABLE MET. ."-Rose
rams. 10 he General Assembly Of Ohio, February
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11

1e I6bI SSnEUr yonn mS thsf cS @ IeLet from
board the ship Nora when captured by the
Alabama, in which he gives an account Of the
affair substantially as heretofore published
and adds:
Z" always supposed the Alabama was an
iron boat, but she is wood, and not plated
either Her engines are under water, SO that
no balls can injure them unless they are fired
in the air and come down on deck. Shu hardly
ever steams, but keeps her coal for running
away when she gets caught in a corner. She
never has 70 put In for water, for she condeRses
all the water she uses"
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-11
Edition
Tovp o'oIooIi, r.n. b
LATEST vpRosI sENnRAr.s eRAN'
" AND pANrrE

The President received dispatch from Gen.
Grant last night, dated vlcksburg, June sth,
IN which was embraced letter from Gen.
Banks, dated the 4th inst Communication
was opened and is kept open between the two
military chieftains, and, according 10 these ad-
vices, the lines Of Investment are drawing
closer and closer around tho two rebel strong.
holds Of the Mississippi. ... ...
The two commanders express the greatest
confidence that Vlcksburg and Port Hudson
must fall, and that soon. Everything was pro
crossing at Vicksburg on the sth, and at PorI
Hudson on the 4th, as well as the most san
guino friend OF the Government could wish.
This last dispatch received by the Govern
ment from Gen. Graat was the very latest, ant
came througl-tnuch quicker than any previoul
one from that point.