The weekly Butte record., 1863-04-25

and defensive for war against England un-
der the inspiration of Seward, for the capture
of British Columbia. 1t says the Federal
Government is building three Monitors for
California uses, aud exporting thither large
quantities of shell, powder, etc.
WASHINGTON. April 81.
The Peterhof case was Up to-day. ct Cab
met meeting, which was full with the exception
Of Secretary Chase. All the official documents
were laid on the table The impression deri-
we'd from indications after breaking up OF the
meeting, was that majority Of the c0nstitu-
tional advisers of the President favor the hold
ing of the vessel. For opening her mail there
are precedents within limits that would author
izs the latter act.
CHICAGO, April %.
The municipal election, yesterday, was hotly
contested, and passed of quietly, notwithstand
ing the intense interest felt among voters for
the result. 20.300 votes were cast, being the
largest number ever polled in the city. The
entire Democratic ticket was elected BY ma
jorities from 100 10 $50 The Democrats also
have an overwhelming majority in the Council
MEMPHIS, April 81.
On Saturday evening three regiments of in
fantry and one Of cavalry left Memphis on a
recounoitering expedition. When near Neon
coma, the cavalry came up with q detachment
of rebel cavalry, commanded by Blythe. After
short engagement, the rebels fed towards
the Coldwater Early on Sunday morning,
Major Hayes, with two companies Of cavalry
again attacked the rebels, killing 90, wounding
40 and capturing so. The rebels fed in great
confusion across the Coldwater After cross
ing, they received reinforcements, and Major
Hayes fell back eight miles to Hernaudo. The
rebels having been so roughly handled did not
follow. At Hernando, our cavalry was rein
forced by infantry and artillery. and the whole
force moved to Coldwater and attacked the
rebels on the opposite side of the stream. The
fight, which lasted until sundown, was coufned
mostly to the Infantry, as the artillery could
not be used so successfully as desired. Our
loss was killed and Is wounded
Sr. LOUIS, April %.
Intelligence has been received that General
Marmaduke, with q force of from 1900 to
1000 rebels and six pieces of artillery, was ad
vancing on Patterson south of Pilot Knob.
Col. Smart, in command of the latter post,
thus telegraphs: "a scout on the Black river
discovered them on Saturday morning last
they were repulsed before communication could
be had with NE. The attack began about , .
O'Clock, between the enemy's advance and cur
scouts, on the Reeves Station road. | sent
Major Wood with a battalion in that direction,
and he held them in check and skirmished into
town. This gave me time to load trains and
have them ready to move il he had to retreat.
Before | left, the town was totally destroyed,
and some stores which | could not bring away.
Nothing fell into the hands of the enemy. The
fight continued to Big creek. eight miles this
side Of Patterson. The engagement was Sc
we're. After fighting hand to hand at Big
creek, they got in my front and attempted to
cut off my retreat, but forced my way to
ford on this side of the creek My loss, in
killed, wounded and missing, is about so.
had scouts on Bear river, Greenwood valley
and Bash creek roads, also, on Reeves station
road, which | have not heard from. The regi-
meat fell back in good order, and is now tcge-
ther, except the scouts above mentioned |
had about 400 mea in the engagement"
New YORK, April %.
The Herald has letter from New Orleans
of the l4th, which says: "'rhe news of today
from Brashear city is Of the utmost Importance.
The enemy evacuated the works at Centervie
last night, but they. probably, will be captu
red. Their entire force is enclosed between
Growers forces on the one side, and those of
Emery and Weitze on the other. The enemy
are leaving their guns and ammunition behind
them.
The armed steamer Diana, lately captured
from the United States will certainly be re
captured, as the I. 5. steamer Clifton, having
removed Instructions in the river, is rapidly
approaching her.
The ram Queen of the West was captured
from the enemy, in Grand lake, at ten o'clock
this morning. Capt. Fuller the commander,
and all the officers and crew numherino 90
are now prisoners at Berwick Bay. The cap
ture of the Qaeen Of the West is most mpor-
tant.