Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-14
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
Dates to January 7.

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For latest Eastern news see our San Fran
cisco letter.
CARo. Jan. 3O.-.A resolution has been in
troduccd in the Indiana and Illinois Legisia
lures, recommending a National Convention
to b. held a Louisville, for the purpose OF con
siderinc the National difficulties, and adjust
ing the same.
New York, Jan. 2O.-The Captain OF thu
steamer Eagle, from Havana, reports that tlt
pirate Florida was allowed to leave Havana
by the authorities, willie the WacAmsen was
kept there until morning, giving the pirate
ample time to escape.
From New Orleans we learn that an expc.
lition from Brazos City captured and destroy
ed the rebel gunboat Cotton, up the Ieche
river. The gunboat IToga arrived from Key
West with tho British steamer Peayl, and q
valuable cargo, as q prize captured OFT the
Bahamas. .
Fortress Monroe, Jan. 29.-The Richmond
Wig of the Goth, says the enemy is advanc'
ing from Newbern, Kingston, and other points
towards Wilmington.
Mobile, Jan. GA dispatch dated Nc
Minnville, goth, says the Yankees attacked
Morgan's command this morning, and after
two hours hard fighting with superior force
our men fell back.
Goldsboro, n. c., Jan. 25.-It is reported
that an Abolition feet of 90 vessels, including
two Monitors and six other iron clads, are
at beaufort harbor also that SO, 200 Abolition
lists are cncamped in Morehead and Caroline
counties.
Washington, Jan. 30.-1n the Senate
yesterday, Salisbury a~pologized tor his con-
duct On Thursday. The ease will probably
end where it is.
Murfreesboro, Jan. 27.-A spirited affair
occurrud 20 miles from McMinv!llc, on Mon
day, between Palmcr's division and seven
rebel regiments. The latter were routed,
with u loss on their side Of 30 killed and 100
taken prisoners.
New York, Jan. 3o.-A Newborn (N. C.)
letter says Governors Stanlcy's resignation
was sent to Washington by last mail. 1t is
based on the Presidents Emancipation Proc
la,nation, which Stanley strenuously opposes.
The army and navy and Union citizens OPP
poses the appointment of any successor.
A correspondent Of the Tribune says the
Harriet Lane is blockadrd in Galveston bay.
The rebels are terrifying the Island, and fit
ing up the Harriet Lane.
Cen. Wtitsel has succeeded in getting a
large force in the eneiny's rear, at Bayou
Teche, thereby completely thanking them.
Headquarters, Army OF the Potomac, Jan.
30.-Nigorous meashses are in progress to
secure the return aud punishment Of deserters.
A heavy snow storm set in Tuesday. The
ground is covered to the depth of several inches
Memphis, Jan. 2S.-Advices from the
South say that van poren. with eight brig
AIDES, left Grenada last Sunday, moving in
the direction OF Memphis. There were 5O,-
600 men at Grenada on Saturday. at least it
vas SO reported.
New York, Jan. 3O.-.Advices from Mexico,
confirm the reported d,ieat Of 1000 French by
5000 Mexicans. The affair occurred OH the
2Sth OF December. The French were com.
pletely routed.
Salt Lake City. Feb. 1st.-Col. Connor's
command had n desperate battle with tho In
dians, on Bear River, $50 miles north of here,
killing 224, and msny are supposed to be
drowned they also took l75 prisoners, de-
stroycd the lodges, provisions, &c. Col. Con-
nrr's loss was ) killed and ID wounded.
Washington, Jan. 3lst.-The .Administra-
ton is engaged, through eminent council, in
preparations to bring before the Supreme
Court the question Of the power of the Presi-
dent, in time of rebellion. to suspend tho writ
of habeaus corpus. They are determined to
settle the question without delay.
The prospect is that tho Senate, which has
recommended tho Missouria Emancipation
Bill, will grant $4,000, 900, the amount fixed
by the House, and will require tho abolish.
ment of slavery at once.
Maj. Gen. Hooker is here to-day. Moth
ing new from the Army of the Potomac.
Fortress Monroe, Jan. 3Oth.-The rebels
crossed the Blackwater, aud Gen. Peck sent
a force against them, driving them back with
considerable loss, The rebels retreated to.
wards Franklin.
New York, Feb. 2d.-New Orleans letters
say the Harriet Lane escaped. chased by the
Brooklin and two gunboa,s.
Baltimore, Feb. 2d.-Richmond dispatch.
es announce the capture Of a British steamer,
Princess Royal, while attempting to run the
blockade off Charleston. The vessel had a
valuable cargo, including cannon, steam en-.
gines for gunboats, rifle powder. Sc. A par
ty Of Englishmen skill in the manufacture of
prcjectles, were also captured. The pilot aud
part of the crew escaped.
Cairo, Feb. 2d.-From Vicksburc We learn
that water in the cutoff is from 2 to 4 feet
deep. River men think it will be ONO prac.
tical value, but military engineers differ and
are going on with it.
A Richmond dispatch says 5000 Yankees
are at work on the canal, Intending to font
vessels through and land troops below. The
Yankee force is about $4,000.
Fortress Monroe, Feb. lst.-The following
is an extract from a dispatch from Paymaster
FELTON, on beard steamnr Nc,, Lu,do,. w.