Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-03-25

Marshais are hereby revoked
By orGer OF the Secretary ut War.
(Sgned) L THOMAS, Adj't. Gen.
New York. March 1S.-It is stated that
A. L Stewart has Chartered a ship To be
filed with food Tor tie destitute la Fog
land.
Adviees per steamer Union stated that
the rebels had erected formidable batteries
at Galveston, aud mounted them with
guns taken from the Harriet Lane and
WestJfeld
The federal feet off Galveston February
%, consisted of the steam frigate Brook
Ign and four gunboats. On the 18th
the BROOKLYN threw few shells into the
fort on Pelican Island, and on the Oath
did likewise TO the towE. setting it on fire
in three places, which, however, was soon
put out The Harriet Lane is up the
river seventy miles being iron clad 1t is
not probable that our fleet as at present
constituted, will undertake amy thing
against the city.
a meeting was held at the Stock Ex-
change this P. Nj, which was addressed
the Atlantic Telegraph. Over "a, 900 was
subscribed as follows: Morse & Co.
e. 800. Edward Dodge, 81 900, other par
ties, 9700.
A committee of ten was appointed to
act in concert with those previously sp-
pointed by the Chamber of Commerce to
secure subscriptions towards the fulfill
ment OF the project.
New York, March 19.-The Tribune
learns from Havana that arrangements
have been made for a meeting of the pl-
rates Alabama andFlorida, and the Harri-
of To nd Off 10
er from Aspinw with gold. The gun
boat Huntsville from Key West reports
that an American bark is about leaving
Martinique, where the Florida was now
lying.
The authorities compelled the Florida
to remain "a hours after the departure of
the vessel crowded sail to st. Thomas,
where he found Admiral Wilkes. who
transferred his flag to the Vanderbilt and
started for Martinique, with prospect of
reaching the Island before the Florida
lett.
Mobile specials say Gen. Burnside leaves
To-day tor his command. It is untrue
that Sigel has withdrawn his resignation.
Generals Ord and and Shoepf are relieved
from duty on the Buell. Court OF Inquiry.
The other members will finish the case. 81
Gold in Richmond is 400 per cent
Transactions are reported at 600.
Port Royal letters say the rumor came
by steamer from Fernandina that the force
OF 1000 negroes which assembled ST. Mary's
river, met with severe reverse, and were
probably captured. This seems to con-
firm accounts received via Mobile.
A letter from on board the Susquehan
ma, off Mobile, says the rebels attempted
to reach her by submarine torpedo, but
failed.
Fort Monroe, March 17.-On Saturday
last, Fitz Hugh Lee with 1000 cavalry
and two pieces OF artillery made hurried
advance on our lines at Gloucester, bat
hearing that our forces were reinforced,
the rebels retired. 1t is rumored they
had gone for reinforcementS.
Fortress Monroe, March 19.-The Rich.
mond papers of the 18th contain the fol-
lowing from Gen. Pemberton at the mouth
OF the Tallahatchie: He was bombarded
on the 18th. We lost some valuable gun.
ners and a few others.
Columbia, Tenn, March 1A-Fonr brig
AIDES, under Rosecrans. endeavo-ed to hem
in Van Dorm, yesterday, across Duck riv-
er, knowing he had no means of crossing.
We replied to the Yankee fire some hours,
and then escaped by Whites bridge, 26
miles above. The enemy returned to
Franklin, after burning the house occupied
by Van Dorm as headquarters.
Chattanooga, March IA battle is
Imminent in the neighborhood of Tullaho-
ma. Skirmishing took place yesterday on
the Murfreesboro road.
Jackson, Miss, March 14.-Information
just received says that Helena was at
in no NonIov
Heavy firing was heard there yesterday.
Jefferson City, Mo-, March 1e.-A bill
passed the Senate, to-day providing for
calling new State convention, to take
into consideration the gradual emancipa.
ton of slaves in Missouri.
New York March 19.-The Worlds spe
cial gives the following partial list of caus-
alities in the fight at Kelly's Ford Msj.
ChamberIin, chief OF AverilPs staff, Sc.
verely wounded Lieut.. Wolf, 9th Chic,
slightly.
a Herald special, dated Suffolk, Va,
18th, says: At one o'clock this morning
two sections OF Capt. Davis 7th Mass.
battery, and the 18th Pennsylvania caval-
ry, were despatched oy Gen. Peck, under
command of Col. Shear, 10 attack the ene-
nv in his Entertainments. This side of
the Black water, opposite Franklin, we
were to make the attack at daylight, but
owing to the bad condition of the roads,
found it impossible to do so, until A. NJ.
Small arms, heavy guns and cavalry were
used on both sides. The fight lasted
nearly az hour, and was highly spirited in
its character.
Tive separate cavalry charges were
made OF the Notifications. These were
found to be literally lined with infantry,
who poured deadly fire into our ranks,
wounding many in the first charge, which
was made by Major Stratton. The Major
wss wounded in the shoulder. The second
was conducted by Major Cornog, who
took his men up and down in front of the
Qualifications to try and jump the ditch,
&C., but the attempt was soon found i'm
practicable The enemy opposed IN heavy
force with infantry and cavalry to the
RIGHT and left of our position. in order to
try and outfiank Us, but with little show
of success.
When your correspondent left the field,
the fight had act terminated. The ene
nv was strongly entrenched behind well
constructed breastworks. The cavalry
charges were of the most dashlng bravery
| ever witnessed. Gen. Jenkins of S. O..