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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-02-28
Specials 70 the New York Papers.

The Tribune's dispatch states that the gum
boats Freeborn and Dragon made a reconns-
sance up the Rappahannock distance Of 65
miles. Just below fort Lowry they we're fred
into by rebel batteries and an engagement Of
one hours length ensused, in which the batteries
were silenced The Freedom received unim-
portant INJURIES and had two or three men
slightly wounded. The entire reconnaissance
was perfect success, and yielded great deal of
valuable information. ~
The Tines Washington dispatch states that
Hooker arrested 80 deserters and had them tried
by court martial, and sentenced them to be shot
1t is believed be will enforce the sentence.
A plan has been submitted to the Military
Com .nittee of the two houses for consoli-
dating regiments in the field, or for filing them
up to maxium, and keeping them full from
troops to be raised under the new conscript law
1t gives the President power to muster out of
service officers whom consolidation may leave
without commands, always discriminating in
favor of those Oldest in the field, and most no.
ted for service and ability.
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From Savannah,

NEw York, Feb. 26.--The steamer Augusta
has arrived from Hilton Head, with dates to the
goth. The following is synopsis Of the Her.
AIDS correspondence:
The rebels in Savannah are straining every
nerve to complete their new iron-clad, in which
they put great confidence. q
The rebels announce that. four steamers ran
the blockade off Charleston, in one day the Ruby,
Leopold and Wagner, from Nassau, the fourth,
not named, bound for Liverpool, with James B.
Clay, of Kentucky, on board.
Gen. Hunter has peremptorily ordered all the
staff of Gen. Foster out of the Department of the
South for the utterance of statements tending
to create disafection, insubordination and mu-
tiny.
Heavy firing was heard in the Ogeeche river
and it was expected that the Union iron-clad
passaic and the rebel iron clad Atlanta had met
in conflict.
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FonEloN NEws.

PORTLAND, Fen 25-The Jura from Liverpool
18th and London (by telegraph) 18th arrived to-
day with ave days later news.
The Times repudiates Mason's remasts at
Lord Mayors banquet, saying he was much too
fast, and that the proceedings meant nothing.
Mason at this banquet predicted speedy friend
" relations between the British and Rebel Gov
ernmente
Cotton declined Id.
Breadstuffs dull Flour easier. Provisions fat.
Consuls closed Saturday at 91s@s24.
The London Times reiterates its belief that
the rising of the Poles is q thoroughly national
affair, and that it is headed by Catholic Priest
It is said the insurgents appear to be increasing
and keeping q hold on whole Provinces of the
country.
The Sumter had left Gibraltar. Her destina-
ton was unknown.
The reply of President Lincoln to the Man
chester address was published. It deplores the
suterings occasioned by the cotton famine, re-
joices that efforts to create q sympathy for the
secesslonists had failed, eulogizes the address of
the Manchester meeting az sublime, and express
ses an anxious desire for peace between the two
nations.
A great meeting held at Bolton expressed
warm sympathy for the North.
The Grswold with food arrived at LIVERPOOL
on ~ 9th, on entering the Mercy she was re-
ceived with salute Of cannon from the forts
and the dipping of colors.
The Paris Moniteur, in noticing the CORES
pondence in the intercepted Confederate dis.
patches, says the so.called Consul of France in
Texas, is not even a paid consular agent of
France at Galveston. He acted as deputy con.
sui at New Orleans. The only instructions he
received from France were, to maintain the
greatest reserve, and carefully abstain from every
kind of political interference in the affairs Of
the country. The Frenchman alluded to in
Richmond, was simply Secretary to the Con-
sular of France, in the French corps staff.
The PARAGRAPHS in the address to the Emperor,
relative to America, Mexico and Italy, were
passed, but the opposition strongly denounced
the Mexican war, and the continued occupation
of Mexico. The La France points that the
French found in forts, at Acapulco, Mexico
arms from American sources.
Latest via LONDONDERRY
Cotton-Sales of the week "a, 500 bales. The
market opened dull, with decline, but the news
from America and India, caused recovery, the
full decline Of the market being 12d for the
week On American.
S. & Co. report -four dull at 22s@27s.
Wheat inactive, Red western 9s@94s; White
do lOs@lls. Corn dull, mixed 29s Cd.
D. A. 4 Go. report Beef quiet and steady
Pork steady but quiet Bacon quiet with de-
Ginning tendency. Lard steady at 39s04Os.
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Fight with the Indians.

New York, Feb. 25.-The Times Great Salt
Lake City correspondent states that Conner
had fight with some 800 Indians, IL to 20
miles north of the extreme northern settlements
in Sharpe Valley. The fight lasted three or four
hours. Our troops were victorious 1t is diff
cult TO obtain the exact number slain. One man
who claimed to have visited the battle field after
the strife said he counted 225 Indians, of whom
10 were squaws. About dozen of the Indians
are supposed to have escaped.
SALT LAKE CRY, Feb. 24-It is now ascer-
taiyfd that 255 Indians were killed at the bat
tie OF Bear River; so escaped at the commence
men; of the fight, before they were Aanked.
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From For.rees. 3fonrOe.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25-The Fortress Monroe
correspondent of the Times says reports rendered
to Gen. Veile at Norfolk aud Gen Peck SUITS
folk, concur in stating that Pryor has been reln-
forced by troops under Generals Pestigrew and
Cover to the extent of over 900 men. Ru-
mors also come from many quarters that an
attack will be made upon Norfolk before the
4ih of March Pryor, aweek ago, Withdrew his
tickets from between Suffolk and the Biackwa
ter and making circuitous route in a south-
sastsriy direction crossed the Uhioan river and
turned up yesterday morning in Princess Anne
couuty 20 mics southeast of our lines.
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An Appeal on behalf Of Western Soldiers.
NEAR VICKSBURo Feb II ,63 w.

NEAR VIcKsBURG, Feb. II, '63.
To the Soldiers Aid Societies of Burlington.
earnestly appeal to you as you value the
lives of the brave men who have gone forth to
fight your battles, and the success of the Union
cause, to put forth prompt and earnest efforts
in behalf of suffering soldiers here. OH army
Is now in the enemy's country. They are suf.
ering from scurvy aud other diseases. The
small pox is prevailing here to some extent
There are great many sick, and the fruitful
cause of sickness is want of VARIETY in their
food. You have an abuudance--by united eff
forts vast amount could be collected, and the
lives of many brave men might be saved -
Will you make the effort? If 20 could see the
need of effort as see it there would be RI
need Of this appeal, but it is beyond my power
to portray to you the CONDITION of our soldiers
here, but with tears appeal to you in the name
of humanity to give them your aid. l will be
in Burlington in about ten days for supplies, for
the army here. Let no efforts be spared in the
city and surrounding country to collect supplies
by the time reach there.
Potatoes, onions, krout; dried fruit, cranber-
ries, pickles, butter, eggs, cheese, Goldfish, soda
crackers, Fusks, corn meal, molasses, ale, beer,
and any other kinds Of food that will bear
transportation and afford variety. Ginger
snaps might be sent. S.imulants and aptisco,-
butics are greatly needed. A sense of duty
prompts me to appeal to you for aid in this
great time of need. Hoping that you will act
promptly and generously in the matter
lam very truly your obedient servant,
ANNIE WIrrESnYEs,
Iowa Sanitary Agent.
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DELAwARE.-The loyal men of this State are
agitating for State Convention to be called at
an early day, and that all men without distinc.
ton of party, who are unreservedly and IN.
qualifedly in favor Of sustaining the Govern
ment in putting down the rebellion and all It's
aiders and abettors everywhere, be invited to
assemble in primary meetings, in their respective
Hundreds, and select twenty delegates from
each, and forty from the city of Wilmington, to
constitute said State Convention, for the pur-
pose of taking measures to sustain the national
Government in the war against treason.
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BY TELEGRAPH
NEWS From REBEL SOURCES

NEWS FROM REBEL SOURCES
NV York, Feb. % The following 10 from
Southern papers &
Port Hudson, Feb. l7.-Capt. Cannon. from
Red River, brings information of the capture q
the Federal steamer. Queen of the West. 1t Gar.
don Landing. At Port Taylor, on Red River,
the Queen of the West captured the Confederate
transport Eva No. 5, and forced her pilot (Burke)
to take the wheel, and ordered him to take the
boat past our batteries. Burke was frightened,
but finally took the wheel, under Yankee
guard. Upon nearing the batteries, he told the
Yankees they were IL miles from them, imme-
diateiy putting close in, when she received
shot which broke her steam pipe, and disabling
the boat, the Yankees being wholly unpre-
pared for fight, and suspectng no danger
Burke jumped overheard and drifted ashore
The boat drifted to the opposite shore, when
her crew escaped, with the exception of ls. who
fell into our hands. The crew subsequently, got
aboard the Yankee boat Desoto, and With 200
stolen negroes, effected their escape. The
Queen of the West is now in the possession Of
the Confederates, and will be towed to place
Of eafety for repairs. It ie reported that the
Yankee gupboat Indianola has gone no Red
River to lecapture her.
Later intelligence states that the Confederate
steamer Webb closely pursued and captured the
Eva. The Eva is disabled in one wheel
The Queen Of the West is but slightly Injured.
and will soon be in fighting trim, under Cenfed
crate eolors.
vs. have positive information that the trans
port Desoto was burned by the Yankees to pre-
vent her falling into the hands of the Confede-
rates.
Second Dispatch.]
PoRr HuDsoN, Feb. lS-Tbe Alexandra
La.) Democrat Extra, received here, contains
the otlcial report Of Capt. Kelsey, commanding
the Notifications on Red River. He says two
gunboats made their appearance in front of this
position a: o'clock last evening. After brisk
cannonade, the Leading gunboat, Queen of the
West, struck her colors Immediately ordered
Capt. Hutton and Lieut. de Lahamly to 20 aboard
and demand her surrender. These officers re
port but Is officers and crew aboard; others
escaped under cover Of night The visible re-
suits Of the capture consist of one l2-pounder
rihed Parrot gun, one IA FOUNDER, three ~
FOUNDERS, one do, slightly damaged, besides
large supply Of ordnance stores and quinine two
cases Of amputating instruments, clothing -four,
bacon, beet, pork, lard, bread, and other stores
in proportion. The Democrat says the victory
was complete, grand and decisive.
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An order just issued from the War Depart
ment relieves Captain Il. B. Hendershott from
the charge of mastering, disbursing and recruits
ing service Of the State of Iowa, and assigns Cap
tain Carlisle, of the ID o. s. Artllery-Captai
Hendershotps regiment-to the position. Capt.
Hendershott is ordered to report to Gen, Banks
in the Department Of the Gulf.
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From Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 25.-General Wheeler's
whole force Qour brigades of cavalry is this
SIDE OF Columbia, Tenn, and is reported to be
carrying Oft all the abe-bodied contrabands
South. A portion was within four miles of
franklin, last night. The Federal lines are
At franklin: There is large force under Gen.
u VI at that place. No fears are apprehend.
The rebels report Forrest dead tits not be-
lieved here, however. w
this side of Franklin. Wv 'A''s
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Rebels Retreating from Kentucky:

CrNcIsNArI Feb 26.-Tbe invading force in
Kentucky, under Checker, was leaving the State
via Mt. Sterling and Hszel Grove, pursued by
Very little damage was done by the raid. The
excitement which prevailed throughout Central
Kentucky has subsidized. The trains on the Ken
lucky Central Railroad are running, and refu-
gees are returning home.
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The overland telegraph is a most useful in
stitution. The Presidents Message was pub.
lished in Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, in twelve
days and twenty hours after Its delivery in
W sshington.
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From, Kentucky.

CINCINNATI Feb. 26.-There are various ru-
NOR respecting the rebels in Kentucky, one is
that Breckenridge is advancing on Lexington
with 10000 men, this needs confirmation. The
Commercials correspondent says gentleman
from Richmond, Ky, reports our troops retreat.
ing towards Lexington, pressed by double their
numbers. About one hundred of Morgan's band
nave captured the steamer Hettie Gilman with
forage and provisions on board, about FIVE
miles above Woodbury..
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senatorial Election.

TREsToN, N. j. Feb. 2s.-Wm Wright, (dem.)
of Essex, was this day elected United States
Senator for six years from the 4th of March.
The Peace resolutions passed the Senate to-
day, by vote 10 to s, and we're made the spe-
eial order for March 10.
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Fire..

TOLEDO, Feb. 25.-One of the Michigan South
ern R. R. elevators containing 10000 bushels
of grain, and 10000 barrels of -four was des-
troyed by fire this morning. Loss about $780,
900. Partly insured.
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Crew of the Hatteras.

New YORK, Feb. 25.-The steamer Star OF
the South, from Key West 9Th has arrived, she
brought Commander Blake, and the officers and
crew of the Hatteras. The bark Sallie Russell
had arrived at Key West. This is the vessel re-
ported sunk by the rebels. -
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From ..Mexlen

WASHINGTON, Feb. as.-Judge Watts, Dele
gate from New Mexico, has received adyiees
from III Passo, stating that the French. s. 900
stronghold captured Guayamas nd were march.
ing on Peninsula, the capital Of the Mexican
State of Sonora The reason for the invasion is
stated to be in consequence of Gov. Pesouera
Confscating the goods of Frenchmen and BAN
jshing them from Sonora
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Later from Port Rov.,.

New YoRK, Feb. 26 the gunboat Ottawa,
from Port Royal Goth, has arrived. No move :
ment of troops there. The health of the army
is good.
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Another Rebel PIrate.

NV YORK, Feb 25.-A despatch received
per steam ship Glasgow, states that the new
steamer 296, was lying at anchor in the Mersey
on the 9Th, and was expected to sail in few
days for rebel rendezvous
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EXPLOSION.

DuPoST's MILLS, Del. Feb. 25-An explosion of
one of the upper mills Of high yard took place
at o'clock this p. m. Thirteen lives were lost
The cause of the explosion is unknown.
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The Alabama.

HALIFAX, Feb. 26.-The schooner Trinidad
reports, Feb. 10th, in lat. q, long. 6s, having
exchanged signals with the Alabama. She fret
showed the Federal and afterwards the Confed-
crate flag.
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Correction.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The vote on the Con-
scrlptloR Bill Was ll5 yeas and AZ nays.
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sworn IN as member from Tennessee
The bill to amend the Internal Revenue Ac,
was taken up.
At 1880 no quorum being present the House
adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-HousI-Nr DAWES
from the Committee on Government Contracts
reported back the Senate bill with amendments
to prevent frauds.
Tbs committee rose and the House adjourned
SESArs.-Mr POWELL offered resolution
to appoint Committee of three to investigate
the conduct of Col Gilbert, who dispersed q
Democratic Convention, which assembled a,
Frankfort, Kentucky, for the purpose of nomi-
mating State officers. Laid over.
Mr. TRUMBULL called up the bill to provide
circuit courts for the districts of California and
Oregon. The bill provides for another Associate
Judge of the Supreme Court. Passed.
Mr. TRUMBULL offered resolution. which
was adopted, instructing the Military Committee
to inquire how many paymasters, quartermas-
tiers and commissioners of subsistence of yolun.
teers are required by the public service, and to
inquire into the propriety of limiting the num-
Der.
Mr. POWELL called up the resolution ap-
pointing Committee to investigate the facts
concerning the arrest and release of D. A. Ma.
hony and Others.
Mr. WILSON, of Mass, moved to indefinitely
postpone the resolution. Carried by 81 to l9.
Mr. LATHAM called up the bill tor the sale
and survey of certain Indian reservations in
California. Passed.
Mr.. CARLISLE moved to take up the bill
amendatory of the act to admit the State of West
Virginia.
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BY the arrival OF the Honduras sp1 RoAsctD
have gsy interesting from Sew Orleans to tho
Sd and 9th insts inclusive. -....-. -
on Sand Key the Honduras fel In with tho United
States Pursuit. havss board Acd men.
and towsa her into Key West.
guised women, appeared the shore with . white
nag and MADE Signals OF disress boat, with ton men
and odlosr, went run the bsrk 10 their assist
anos when they landed, nfy sixty up from
the bushes and fred the the boat. woundiag
some Of thsm The boats crew escaped by jumping
overheard and using the boat barioade, pulling hor
on tho shore, at the time arng their muskets. aud
one Of the disguised rebels shot, me boat was
finally got anoat and started for the ship Tho ocsr IN
charge was shot In the arm. and Is supposed he viii
lose IT, There were Eve OF the crew wounded.
There was nothing new Key West.
General Neal Dow and the Courts.
From the New Orleans iioayupe, April 81
We noticed sometime since suit which instituted
before Jrdge Howell in the Sixth district court, by
Bradish Johns against General Neal Dow Tho plainti6
planter The cshst, and tho defendant gentleman
Liquor aud kindred reforms before he the sword
OF general In the Of tho Union. suit brought
for tho recovery Of the value OF quantity Of sugar.
silver and other articles taken from plaintiffs plan
tat 10 violation Of right and without tho plea Of mill
ary necessity Judgment rendered In the case yee
erday saiust General Dow for the Of tsSl q that
being the amount or the articles proved 70 have been
and not returned thereto. Some twelve hogshsads d
sugar taken were recovered.
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Arrest or Lawrence Neutrality-suspicious.
srs Ca ptured and Rebel Deserters Com.
Ing IntO Camp, 80.
HEADQUARTERS, ARxY or TIE PoronAo.l
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

Accident % IN Amm unition Train-Skir.
naishtng ~ Willismsburg-Thrca
Attack ON Suffolk, 60.
FoRrRKss MORMON, April II 1858.
Ths ammunition train which left Norfolk last night for
Sublk mot with accident at Deep Creek Bridge, By
which two kiIed-an army captain and the
gnsee the train.
Some skirmishng has been going to-day ut VIII
lamsburg and Is rumored that tho rebels between
Williamsburg and Yorktown
h V also rumored that the rebes threatening Suf
but nothing serious Is anticipated In either direction
u present.
Charleston correspondent says that money tighter
there than q any time since tho and that the with
drAwA very large amount OF bills fundable In the
eGAs per cent bonds has reduced the circulation and
Csueod 3 contraction 10 bank accommodations.
mo Dag Of truce boat MeamorA left Fortress Monroe
today for CITY Point with rebel prisoners charge OF
Lieutenant Coloool Nattson, u an indiana regiment
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BKRMNGHAM-BADHAn-On Thursday, February 10, BY
Row. samuel Weston. D. d., WILLIAM BsRMxoaAx 70 kARv
BApBAs, both OF this city.
Dr. Observation-Disclosures Boston, on Tuesday,
March 81, by the Rev. r. q. Mason, Mr. Au0UsI N. Dl
LAvALl.rn OF Madrid, Spain 70 Miss ALDEN n. RosSsos
OF New York.
Lxrssuaa-0mAon.v .-On Wednesday, April 9, ct
Warwick, N. r., BY the Rev. Wilson H0wse Mr.. r. 8
FALsISDr Jr Of Ptsrmont, 70 Miss AA0on GxRA0arr
Of Warwick. No cards.
Lowx-CaArN.-in Barrytowu, on Thursday evening,
April by the Rev. George Smoeke 81 tho residence Of
the BRIDES father DAVID LOwN 70 ANGELINA, daughter Of
Aug 1stus g. ChApin
WALxKR-HuIaA-Un Thursday. April ., by the Rev. I.
8. kaloch. Jossrs W. WALKzs 70 Miss HArrIs e. HI Lee
both oil New York.
Gtshen papers please COPY.
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The Rebel Defeat Near Franklin-The
Rebel 0snsraI Crosby and Two 81 Van
Dern's Aids Wounded-Hcavy Loss or
tAe Ensmy, &C., &c. s.,,.,
.nat.4 NASHVILLE, Tenn. April Is, 1888
ne nag Or trace sent out from Franklin yesterday
isasasa that The rsss General Crosby wounded
two q General Van Dorus slds The rebels lost heavily
II wounded. We captured many horses. General Van
Dom haA expected 10 capture the town. He had received
fsatton that chs Union force only two thousand
Ays hundrsd strong.
ASsut thirtynvs citzeus, active and violent rebels
sDs q whom the Vigilance Comnltos last year,
arrested today BY order q General Mitchell. and
iodgsA IN The psnlssasaaxy. 800 ~
Rebel Aeeounss from Tennessee.
AaRiehmOnd 0tpssoA d the 10Th inst. admits bed
dsCes q General Psgvam 10 Kentucky, says The rsbs
90 q several hesrs the Confsdsratss gave up the IN
sqsaa contest end fell back the snsmy mot pursung
n DtseA go ssys General Rosecraus hss ssns I've
rsgosass a Infantry 70 Kentucky, and has ordered al
Ae@gsAry from shAs slase hts ssny - MunrsssberV
- nssing ~ trsops on bis len (cor nghs douSt.ss
= pssvs.s s1y nevsent upon of poss n tAas ela(a
So e s e s. &C. s sass No.
49, esg4Moe 60 avs n.ndrsa psissnsgs. aaA ~
- ~ sstsd VIII thirty shousand Ts1srai infantry
- n sheusand cavalry for Lexington, Ky. =
Hs. :sS 9S % s' an
captured BY oeoesA Forrest ~ Tenn Among
tks0 were sWeaty-shrss commissioned ofncers All Of
thsa ars 70 DO sxchansed q an early day.
Ossupssisn es Lebanon ana Carthage By
Union Troops.
afsg4 g Ntn CHATTANOOGA, April Z, 1859.
Ths sasny occupy Lebanon with division under Gene
RI Reynolds. They are also in force II Carthage