Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-21
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
Dates to February 3.

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Washington dispatch says there is no enemy
in force ut Fredericksburg. Most Of the
troops have been sent to Vcksburg, the only
force left behind being $4,000. nm ample num-
Der to prevent the passage Of the Rappahan-
mock at the present season. 'F'f
During the present week the President has
determined upon calling Gen. Mcclellan TO
the command Of the army ngain. On the an
nouncement being made in the Cabinet, therv
was much feeling exhibited. Chase and tho
rest Of the radicals threatened to resign. For
these and other reasons the President deferred
making any change for two weeks. however
there is scarcely a doubt but that the COM
mand Of the army will be rendered to Nc.
Clellan. a-.' ~,
St. Louis, Feb 7-George Francis Train
was arrested at the Planters House by U.
S. officer, and was allowed the alternate of
leaving the State in half an hour or 60 10
JAIL He chose the former. f'.3
Camp near Vicksburg. Feb. 3.-The ex-
ample Of the Qxeen Of the West, running the
blockade ut vicksburg, will be followed by
the ram Monarch tonight, and If successful.
these rams will bc able to keep open the river
for several days, with the assista nee of one or
two iron-clads. whose commanders arc now 20.
Letting the privilege drumming The blockade.
New York, Feb. 9.-The Richmond En-
amiser of the 5thand the Inquirer of the 9th.
contains information from Charleston to the
30th january, to the effect that q most forui-
dabls naval aud land exhibition was about to
attack Charleston, the preparations being
nearly completed. ..a.i,...i.
Chattanooga, Feb, 4th-The following dis.
patch was received: Dechard. Jan. 3lst-
The enemy advanced IL miles from Murfrees.
boro, yesterday. with ono brigade and ak
pieces artillery. on foraging expedition.
They made vigorous attack on our cavalry,
Smelling US back short distance to near For.
restville. Andenon's brigade fortunately ar
rived. and we repulsed them with loss At
800 killed and wounded; our loas email.
Heavy skirmishing is looked for daily.
Philadelphia, Feb. 6.-The. steamer Prfs-
GEES Royal has addition particular il regard
to the Charleston affairs. showing coaclusive-
~ that there is no truth for the assumption Of
the rebels that the blockade Of Chaslseaon was
ever raised, by the departure Of thu blockad.
ing feet. only two vsssels out of ten bsing
obligcd to leave. It appears. from the state
ment Of an eye witness, that 1t daylight The
rebel iron-clads were seem coming from The
direction Of Stone Inlst towards the Aest,
thus attacking the Nerced;te first. and one
ram struck her near the waters edge, keeling
her over. For some time there was ding Of
shot, one Of which entered one Of her boilers
and caused the death Of three persons, when
Capt. Stillwsgon lowered boat, after tearing
the plug out and allowing the water to enter.
The captain Of tho ram asked. i" Do You eur.
runder !" This was repeated three tins
6tillwagon answering At each inquiry. . IN
in sinking condition" The rs6als answsg.
ed. IF you don't sulrender VI vim Nov
you out Of water send your boat aboard"
The boat that had been lowered then convoy
Cd the officer to the rsbel nan. who asksd 70
b. admitted on board. This IVES rsfhsed.
We are in . sinking eonditios," w. aeain
repeated. The rebels replied. . Yoa eaa't lax
lower than the rails; We can't take yea q
board" The officer then gavV, ~ .pese1s .
demanded. and returned. %
The rsbsb were thus mceeustGlly deceived
in regard to the eondition Il tie Mercedes.
She ay in .hoal water, hsnca tie ssply dat
abe could not sink below the rails. Tks nm
then stsamrd towards the keysasss 6sste. and
sent shot through her whcel-houss. In tho