Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
Dates to April 4.

doubt is entertained but that our forces at
Readyville, which are under the cofimand of
Gen. Hazen, are sufficiently strong to repel
the attack.
Huntsville, March 27th.-The suffering for
want of food is SO great at Fredericksburg
| that the wealthiest citizens are drawing
provisions from the rebel comnissar sup
plies.
Information has been received by telegraph
from Fortress Monroe Of the arrival there to-
day of the supply steamer Massachusetts,, from
Port Royal via Charleston, Wilmington and
Beaufort. She brings confirmation Of the de-
struction of the rebel steamer Georgiana off
Long Island Beach, s. 9. She was fearful
steamer, and had been represented to the Navy
| Department us more formidable than the Ala
bdma.
The steamer from Port Royal and Beaufort
of Marcel, goth, arrived to-day. She reports
the capture of the British steamer Nicholas,
with valuable cargo of powder and ITO
cases of titles, off Wilmington by the steamer
IIcto,ia. The U. S. bark Houghton from
Pensacola, reports a great number Of refugees
are coming there.
A schooner from Last Pass reports prevail
| ing want in that section.
References to Charleston in the Richmond
papers, say the authorities and citizens have
resolved to defend the city to the last extrem-
| ity. In case of b6fnbardment Of the place,
refuge has been provided for non-combatants
The Charleston Courier of the 18th, says
tho British steamer Eclipse was discovered
and chased by tho blockaders, but escaped
and arrived here yesterday.
st. Louis, March 2Gth-Fifty German fam
lilies, who arrived from Richmond report the
prevailing belief in that city that the rebels
will soon evacuate Richmond and probably
most of Virginia.
ST. Louis, March 26th.-Gen. Curtis has re-
ccived instructions from Washington to COLI
slider the order to close up his official connec-
ton with the affairs Of that department as
Withdrawn. Other advices tend to confirm
the belief that no immediate change is con-
templated.
New York, March 3O-The following was
received by the Asia: The Union enancipa-
ton party, having sent protest to Earl Rus
sell against fitting out vessels in England for
the Confcderates, he replied by pointing to
the Act Of Parliament requiring evidence on
oath to enable proceedings to be taken against
parties subject Of contravening tho law.
Fortress Monroe, March 3O.-Richmond
papers say Judge Meredith, of the Circuit
Court, has decided that every citizen of Ma
ryland, and every foreigner that ever enlisted
in the rebel army, no matter for how short a
time, is liable to CONSUMPTION between Is and
As years of age.
An officer who deserted the rebel army. ar
rived at Norfolk yesterday. lie reports
that the rebels are cvacuating Richmond as
fast as possible.
At Fortress Monroe on the goth, the enemy
attacked Williamsburg with infantry and cav
airy, but were repulsed, and by noon they
were in full retreat, and our pickets were re-
established. The enemy attacked Wildon,
few days since, but were r-pulsed after a
fight OF an hour and half.
Kansas city, March 2S.-Capt. Bowden, of
the steamer Sam GRITTY, from independence,
Mo-. reports that while passing Tibley's Land
ing, he was assa'led by Ivy gucrrillas, who
succeeded in boarding the boat and taking a
number Of soldiers. After this they robbed
the passengers and threw overheard lot of
provisions and Government wagons.
Washington. March 3O.-Admiral Dupont,
in report TO the War Department, attaches
much importance to the destruction Of the
Gcorg;ana, which he says was brought over
by British officer, and intended for the Con-
Tolerate navy. She was an iron vessel, and
left England with an assorted cargo valued at
81 100000. among which was battery Of
twelve guns Of superior manufacture. On
tho night of the 18th Of March, she attempted
to run into Charleston, but was chased into
the channel. The alarm was given, and the
Wabash opened her heaviest guns upon her,
when her commander said he had surrendered.
Tho Wabash then ceased firing. when the
captain Of tho Georyidna took advantage Of
it and ran his vessel aground. Captain Da-
Wis of the Wabash, together with his officers
aud crew, being Of the opinion that the Geor-
yiana could not BE- saved, set her on fire.
Louisville March 3Oth.-rassengers from
Winchester report Humphrey Marshall with
heavy infantry force. near Mount Sterling.
The rebels were driving stock from all direc.
lions toward that place and coming towards
Lexington. All ia quiet along the Louisville
and Nashville railroad.
New York, March 3lst-The Tribune has
dispatch from Washington, stating that
some Of Gen. Dix's officers report that they
had satisfied themselves from various circum.
stances that the rebels are preparing to evac-
uats Richmond. and have already moved
quantity of supplies. The officers believe
hat the show Of Hooker and the demonstra-
tions on Washington. are intended to mask
the real object, aud that they intend to con.
centrate in front Of Rosscrans, in hope Of be.
ing able to drive him back and occupy and
hold Kentucky. These opinions are not
shared by the principal officers Of tue army
of the Potomac.
An expedition from Hookrr's army under