The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-24
LATE NEWS.

Russian mission, and intimating that he
may serve his country in a military ca
pacity. Gen. Clay therefore returns to
st. Petersburg.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 20-The lecture an
nounced this evening at the American
Institute, by Mr.. Yallsndigham, did not /
come off, unmistakable evidence that the
loyal sentiments Of Baltimore would |
not tolerate his presence, having induced /
the abandonment of the lecture.
MuRFREEsDoRo, Feb. 20. The capture
Of Vicksburg was reported to-day by |
Confederate officers who approached our
lines with flag Of truce from the rebel |
General commanding at Tuliahoms.
Captain Hoblitzell, Of Gen. McCook's |
staff, received the flag, and in CONVERSE
ton the officer in charge Of the mission |
remarked "well, you have got Vicksburg
at last, though .ou have paid dearly for
the prize" After adverting to the sub
ject in these words, he refused to give
any particulars. The rumor is credited
at headquarters.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 21.-The day was cele-
brated by a grand military parade of
United States volunteers, and Missouri
enrolled militia. The troops presented
fine appearance and were reviewed by
Major General Curtis aud staff. The
streets were handsomely decorated with
flags, and thronged with immense num-
bers of citizens.
MEMPHIS, Feb l9, via CAIBo, Feb. 90
The tug Hercules, having two barSes of
coal Ia tow, going 10 tie fleet, rounded to
on the opposite side Of the river early
this morning, being unable TO proceed on
account of heavy fog. Scarcely had the
boat touched the landing when party Of
rebels rushed aboard, took possession,
captured officers and crew, stole what
they could, and set fire to the vessel.
All this was accomplished in 4 remarka-
bly, short time, but was not discovered by
the gunboats, that lay not far off, till the
flames attracted their attention. By that
time, those who had been taken prison
ers were released, and the rebels were
out of reach. The boat is o total loss.
The steamer Chippewa Valley was
seized below Island No. SO by the civil
authorities, for violation ofrules. Ithad
a load of cotton.
The report in the Tribune that the use
of the military telegraph, from here to
Cairo, had been denied to the Chicago
Times, by military order, is untrue. No
such order has been issued, TO the knowl-
edge Of the military and telegraph off,
GERS or managers.
1t is reported that the whole fleet will
run the blockade at Vicksburg.
The ironclad gunboat Lafayette and
the General Price are expected down soon
Telcgraphe oorre'pondeuos Of Cincinnati Commercial
LAKE Providence, La, Feb. III
via CAIRO, Feb, 20.
Fifty men, from Fort Henry and the
18th and 95th Illinois regiments, mount
ed as infantry, yesterday, commanded by
Capt Tucker, of the 1st Kansas, accom- :
panied aemall train down the west side
of the Lake When about ten miles out
they met, attacked, and routed nearly
three hundred of the Sd Louisiana cav
airy. Re-enforcements sent out arrived
too late to participate.
The enemy's loss in killed and wound
ed is not known. One Lieutenant and
forty two priyates were taken prisoners
HALIFAX, Feb. 21-FMther By the Can
ada-The London Times states that it is
reported au offer was made some two
months ago, by certain parties in Paris
70 negotiate a loan for the Confederate
Government, for five millions sterling, on
a basis Of cotton at five pence per pound,
the holder having option, after a certain
period of exchanging his cotton for Con-
federate bonds at seventy cents, bearing
eight per cent. interest.
The Queens speech contains very little
of importance, excepting the following
"Her Majesty has abstained from tax.
ing any step with a view to induce ;
, cessation Of the conflict between Tn,
contending parties Of the North Ameri
can States, because it has not yet seemed
, TO her that any such overtures would b.
attended with a probability of success
Her Majesty has viewed, with tn,
deepest concern, the desolating wArfar,
which still RACES in those regions, anC
: she has witnessed, with heartfelt grief
the severe distress aud suffering which
that war has inflicted on large class o
Her subjects, but which, has been born
by them with great foftitude, and ex
emplary resignation. 1t is some consola
ton to Her Majesty to be led TO hope tina
this suffering and distress are rathe
s diminishing than increasing, and tina
Q some renewal Of employment is begin
, ming TO take place in the MANUFACTURER
districts"
!, In the House of Lords the ques
= ton being on an address in re
q ply TO the Queens speech, Eal
Derby said he had no objection
make the course of the Government
regard TO the American war, but he re
GREETED that they had not Joined wit
4 France, with an attempt however hope
= less, 10 effect an armistice and cessatio
= Of hostilities, as il would lead the parii,
j. 10 reflect on the miseTies and hopelessneI
% Of the war in which they were engages
a and ended by app-5lrg OF the course
the Government on iht American queI
u ton.
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