Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-09

WAsnIsGToN, Feb. q.
Especial to the Herald.
The case of Gen. Bnell has been con-
cluded, and the findings Of the court
transmitted to the President.
Especial to Tribune.
There were two circles OF bockading
ships off Charleston Harbor. The outer
one in deep water WAS 8 miles from
Sumpter. Another one was upon the
bar.
The sailors in the Navy Department
are certain that the rebel iron clads went
down only to the latter they were not
calculated for the deep water beyond.
Gen. Rufus King was appointed Mill
tary Governor Of Norfolk, viz Gen. Nlele,
who will be transferred to more active
command.
HorsR.-Committce on ways and
Means had informally under consideration
to-day the Senatc's amendment 10 the
Finance BILL Tie committee will accept
them all exccp, the reduction of legal
tenders. they Will insist upon 800, 100000
but to allow the Secretary to Judge Of
the necessity Of their issue.
SEsATE.-Thc Finance committee and
Secretary Chase are III entire accord
now relative TO the Finance hill.
The Committee on Ways and Means
also are approaching nearer and nearer
to those oi Ito senate. The Finance
Committee Of the Senate will probably
.grce in recommending tax Of at least
one eghah pr cent on all speculative
transactions in gold.
The Spanish Ministers here have re-
ceived royal decree from Madrid. an
nouncing that passports from foreigners
will not be required herea ter travelling
through the Spanish domains.
Mr. lIend.son, of Missouri, has Just
received the following telegram in re-
State
JEFFERSON Cry, Feb. ).
Glove and Breckenridge have with
drawn. Brodhcad, IS; Brown, 45 ;
Phelps, As.
The President to day nominated to the
Senate, for confirmation. Brig. Genls. Mil
roy, Ogleby and Wilcox, To be Mai. Genls,
and Col. Armory Of the 18th Mass, 10
a Brig. Gen.
Nj Gen. Burnside was to day exam
med by the committee on the conduct OF
the war and was afterwards accompanied
by them TO each house Of Congress
where he was warmly welcomed, private
ly by members.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. {.
II is believed that the Senate will not
confirm any of the nominations tor Briga
die, Generals now before it, except such
rs have earned their star by military
conduct, and arc hearty supporters OF the
Government and its war policy.
From New York.
New YonK, Feb. I.
Bv an arrival from Richmond we Learn
,ha, the New Merrimac is now lying be-
tween seven and eight miles below Rich
mond. 1t is pierced for two guns OF
each side, and will carry one forward ant
aft. The vessel is pronounced 10y many
failure, while others are confident of it,
success.
Two other iron-cals are in process o
construction.
! The rebels are throwing up cartl
works in every direction for the deiens,
of the rebel capitol
Advices from Domingo, w est Indies
Jan. 10Th, say that the steamer San Ja.
cinto had called there to inquire after th'
Alabama.
1t is reported that the French arm,
had been defeated in an attack on Iuc
ba, Mexico, and had lost 3co men,
The WoriFs correspondent with Gen
Banks expedition writes that Farragn,'
fleet is So diminished that it would be i'm
possible to attack Port Hudson until 10
Enforced.
Advices from Galveston via. lIavan.
give Com. Bells proclamation TO tb,
foreign Consuls mott wing ali foreign sub
jects, aud alltothers concerned that Gal
weston is liaLle to be attacked any da,
by the L. ). forces. Twenty four hour,
will he given for the innocent sud help
less 10 withdraw.
The reported defeat Of the French il
Mexico proves to be q Mexican rumor.-
Advices from the French army say thai
the seige trains are a,vanci & towaad'
Onzabo, ON which point column wa,
to move TO cooperate With Col. Amcs
f ON Ja'apa. both columns to unite at q
point four leagues distan: from Pucba
vi ere stout resistance is anticipated.
A Washington special says the Gov
eminent has received no official dspatcl.
es relative to the late affair at Charleston
harbor.
Postmaster General Blair will soon is.
sue an order requiring all foreign postage
10 be paid in coin.
The Post says, i've understand that
Col. J. b. Hman, of this city, is TO be
authorized to raise brigade in the Iowa
States to proceed as soon rs possible to