, 1863-04-04
Latest Eastern News.
Dates to March 18th.

of Internal Revenue has decided that promlssory
notes for not exceeding thirty days, including
three days grace, shall bear one cent stamp
exceeding thirty-three days and not exceeding
sixty, including three days grace, two cent
stamp exceeding sixty-three days, and not ex
ceeding ninety-hree days, including grace three
cent stamp; consequently, note of sixty-three
days. including grace days, would possess legal
value having two cent stamp affixed thereto.
Mr. c. NJ Conrad, of Louisiana, introduced re-
solutions on the 11th in the rebel Congress, al
uding to peace. vv TEg.
1t is said that the difficulties which constrained
Sigel to resign, have been adjusted, and that he
will withdraw his resignation and return to his
old command.
New Orleans advices TO the Sth are received.
Preparations had been made for an immediate at
tack on Port Hudson. Banks and Grover had
left Baton Rouge.
SAN Francisco, March 17th.-Further exam
ination of the pirate schooner Chapman increases
the evidence against her. The copy of their oatL
found convcts them TO act for the Southern Con-
federacy by every punishment known to recre-
ant. Another paper has been found which was to
have been circulated secretly among the seces-
sionists throughout the State. 1t appears they
were to furnish themselves with arms, and collect
at Sacramento at a certain date, seize steamer,
cut the telegraph wire, 60 to Bencla, seize the
arsenal, and then come down and take Fort Al
catraz and Fort Point by surprise; after this Cal
ifornia was to be declared out of the Union and a
member of the Confederacy The Chapman s
guns were two 12-pounders, 220 sea-rlies, 80
| kegs of powder, 1000 loaded shells for hand
grenades or howitzers l18 12-pounder shells,
small arms, &c.
Dates to March 18th.
made aB pro PBGNroM March 17.-Seeretary Chase
Treasury notes. for denominations Of SIS and up
wards.
A regular commission issued by Gen. Stuart,
of rebel fame, has been found on the person of
Miss Ford, who is charged with having be,
trayed Gen. Stoughton into the hands of the
enemy.
An important treaty has been concluded be-
tween the Chippewa Indians of the upper Misss-
sippi and the Government, by which the Chippe-
was cede to the Government five reservations,
coInl rising the most valuable tract in Minnesota
The Indians agreed to move sixty miles further
north.
The recent act CT Congress in regard to rein
liStment for Two years of ali those whose time
will expire this summer, is attracting considerable
attention among the regiments.
NEW YORK, March 1S-A special dispatch
from Washington says the one year certificates
now due should be sent to the Treasury for pay
ment; they will be paid in gold.
The reports brought from Europe by the last
steamer, that it was the intention of Napoleon to
withdraw his army from Mexico, are disregarded
in diplomatic circles here On the other hand it
is thought that the French army in Mexico will
be largely augmented within ninety days; such
are also said to be advices received by the Gov
| ernment.
News of March 10.
WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The Secretary of
War has repeatedly expressed his opinion that
the great and decisive battles of the campaign
will be fought in the south west and is confident
that they will result in the speedy suppression of
the rebellion.
Provision has been made for Rosencrans' safety
and against an invasion of Kentucky and Mis-
souri,.
1t is understood that the rebels concede the
capture of Yazoo city.
Gen. Fremont has gone to New York His
interview with the Secretary of War proved un-
satisfactory.
New YORK, March 1S.-The steamer Cham
pion, with dates to the Sth, from Aspinwa, brings
$2,500,000. She brings late and important ad-
vices fvom Central America and the United States
Of Colombia. A collision between the troops of
Guatamala under President Carera and those of
Salvador under President Barros. took place on
the 22d of February near the city of San Saliva
dor, which resulted after two days hard fighting,
in the total defeat of the Guaiamala army, with
the loss OF 800 killed and large number wound
ed. 1t is believed, from present Indications that
| five of the Central American States will become
involved in the quarrel between Guatemala and
Salvador. News from Bogoa the capital Of New
| Grenada, is to the effect that the National Con-
vention Of all the States of Colombia, was to meet
at Rio Negro; that Mosquera had sent in his re-
! signation as Provisional President, accompanied
| by his history during the revolution. The Con-
venlion appointed Council of Five to carry on
the Government until the Federal Constitution
should be made and promulgated. Mosquera
continued Minister of War under the new arrange
ment. There is no news from the lower South
American States.
FAYETTEVILLE, (Ark.) March ia gentle
man just arrived from Texas reports the rebels
in that State as in most deporabe condition,
colonies being made up to go to Mexico. A pro-
minent rebel officer expressed his opinion thai,
should the cause of the South fail they will retire
into Mexico and establish Republic under
French protectorate.
CHICAGO, March 19.-It is understood at the
Treasury Department that derutaton of foreign
bankers waited on the Secretary of the Treasury
in person and offered loan at current rates of
exchange.
The reported capture of the city of Mexico is
entirely discredited.
1t is anticipated that an extra session of Con-
gress will be called.
Colonel James d. Fry bas been appointed Pro-
vost Marshal General.
New YORK, March 1S.-The steamer Kang-
aroo sailed to-day for Europe, carrying 100000
in specie.
1t is stated that Mr. J. Stewart, has chart
cred ship to be filed for the destitute of Ire
land rrt
Advces by the steamer Union say that the
rebels have erected formidable batteries at
Galveston mounted with Guns taken from the
Harriet Lane and WestfeId. On the 18th, the
U. S. steam friga;e Brooklyn threw few shells
into the fort on Pelican Island, and also into the
town. setting it on fire. which was extinguished.
The Harriet Lane is up the river seventy miles,
and being iron clad.
California News.
SAN FRANCISCO March ia rumor is pre-
valent here that Capt. Law, of the schooner
CHAPMAN, has turned States evidence, and dis
closed the various particulars of the intended pr-
acy as we'll as the names of fortysix perso..s vet
1 ashore
SACRAMENTO, March ia disgraceful scene
took place in the Senate Chamber this afternoon,
while the Capital Bill was being discussed The
Speaker called for order Perkins insisted on the
question being further discussed. The Chair
ordered Perkins to sit down he refused and the
Sergeant-at-arms was ordered to arrest him.
Perkins showed fight. Several of the Senators
went to the assistance of the Sergeant at arms,
and one or two helped Perkins. He was finally