, 1863-03-09
FROM Memphis And BEL on.

We have news from the feet to Tuesday af.
ternoon. Everything was working we'll. All
the canals, it is now thought, will be success
fnl. Dr.. EdgiDg's machines are working upon
the canal opposite Vicksburg, and soon the
gunboats will be nblc to pass through. Al
ready one gunboat has proceeded up Yazoo
Pass, and had nearly reached Yazoo City.
There was no doubt as to orr ability to get
our forces in the rear Of Vicksburg, by this
route, and thus to cut off their communion
tion with jackson.
At Lake Providence the weather was bright
and clear, and the troops hare splendid camp
Ing ground. The canal is nearly ready for
use, and as soon as the trees, stumps and
other distractions are removed, w'ntor is to be
let into it. Already the Mississippi is four
teen feet higher than the Lake. Altogether
the situation is very satisfactory, and Vicks-
burg is certain to tall.
It is feared the enemy mny cyacuate. It il
said that owners Of ofpropcr = along the streams
to be oyerhowcd, via Lake Providence, have
made an offer to the citizens Of Vicksburg, Of
one million and half in money, if they will
surrender and save them from loss By the cut
ting Of leyces. The destruction Of property
will be immense, should the lands be SUBJ
merged. The skies look brighter, and stock
in Gen. Grant is going up.
Transports with Confederate troops arc cx.
pected soon to come out of White River, aud
offer us battle. The fight will he at the mouth
Of the White River, if they attempt it.
The gunboat Conestoga Is Oh duty there.
The Mississippi is rising.
It is still reported that the Confedcrates
will dispute the possession Of the country.
Near Lake Providence, few days since, a
a force Of mounted rebels. The Confedcrates
were routed. No loss.
Maj. Charles M Willard, late Provost Mar
slal, but later said to have commenced prac-
ticing law here, is reported to have been or
dered out Of the district, md departed north.
ward yesterday. He will probably return to
his old stamping ground In Chicago.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.l
CAIRO, March 8th, 1868.
The steamer Diadem, Willard, master, ar
rivcdfthis evening from Memphis on tue 9th.
She brought tile latest intelligence from the
fleet, great number Of bodies Of dead SOL
die1s and considerable cotton. It is reported
at Memphis that Van Dorm is at the mouth Of
Duck River with ], 500 cavalry aud some In
fantry, prepariDgto cross Tennessee River.
Maj. Rowlcy Of Gen. Grants staff, latcly
| confined to his bed by IN attack Of rheumatic
| fever, brought to Cairo yesterday by o dele.
CATION Of military Masons from Columbus,
and in charge Of DR.. Cady Of Rock Island,
| passed up this morning en- route for Ills home
| at Galcna. The Major has an eaFiable rei77t
tation rs au officer. Hc has seen much ser
vice, and hopes to SEQ more. His friends al
feel interested in his speedy recovery.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribnne.l
CA1Ro, Marcel g. 1853
Tho Yazoo Pass expedition had rcache'
| Cold Wntcr. Sickness among the troops up
pears TO be abating. 1t is pow oontidentl,
asserted that tho indfanola was sunk III til
encounter with the Webb and Music, and re
! port has 1t that the Webb suffered so much il
bntting her, and from the effect of the tw
lnch shells from the Indianola, that she too
had sunk. On the night Of the fight grea
| explosion heard, Is believed to hare CON
from the magazine OF one Of the rebel boats
! Should the story prove true the rebels NJ
left in defenceless situation with referenc
to the Mississippi. Southern reports a
Memphis confirm the sinking, at least, Of th
1ndianola. On Friday evening last 4Iheav
firing was heard at the point where the rive
, .n-. tn sight Of Ytckspurg, the cause {
which was unknown. "eE '"1
| Yicksburg is at q stand still; the water e..
in lister than the syphon can pump 1t out
Digging has been suspended now. The ne'
entrance to the ditch may Jet do no good
The water still rises at that point.
Lake Providence afnirs are progressing fl
vorably. It Is believed water would be let /
within q few days.
Captain Sousely, the Captain Of the Bell
Memphis, publishes 4 card in the Bulletin, DE-
nying that Lieut.. Jasper Thorn, Of gucrill
force attacking the steamer on the I'd ult., va
killed by him. He states that he Was shot b
one Of his own comrades.
The secesh Of Memphis are jubilant owe
ramors circulating regarding affairs at Vicks
burg. They have nothing reliable.
Capt. Charles ". Lyman has taken charg
Of the railroad and river transportation bus
ness at Memphis.
The report TINT Major Mudd, of the I'd I'LL
nois cavalry, was dangerously wounded,
not credited. They have no such news a
: headquarters. The weather is becoming clea
, and pleasant.
CAIRO, March IA flag Of truce came t
; the Federal lines Oh Sunday, the object {
: | which is unknown. Three thousand meu
with dredging machine, are at work on til
canal.
The Yazoo Pass expedition Is progressin
| fayorably. There are tumor6 Of importan
movements Of the army to take place soor
, Admiral Porter thinks the Indianola an
. Webb were sunk during the engagement
. Gen. n. s. Smith passed down to Grant
Army to-day.