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in range of the gunboats were driven back with
severe loss. At last accounts the entire fleet, with
transports, had arrived at Island No. 49, on thei
way to Napoleon. AS nearly as could be ascer
tanned, our loss is 400 killed, 1900 wounded, and
| 1000 missing
St. Louis, Jan. 9th.-It is stated that a rebel
force under Gen. Marmaduke, in the rear of Blunt
and Heron, attacked Springfield, Missouri on the
Sth. There has been some fighting since AT
noon the enemy in large force took our guns, but
were repused at dark, Militia reinforcements are
coming in.
Frankfort, Jan. 9.-The Kentucky Legislature
met yesterday. The Governor recommends that
Kentucky reject Lincolns proclamation.
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 9th.-rhe Michigan Leg
islature met yesterday and reelected Chandler
United States Senator for six years.
Gen. McCleinard has assumed command of
the Union forces at Vicksburg.
Dates to Jan. 18th.
Chattanooga, Jan. 1.-THE Yankee lines are
seven miles this side of Murfreesboro
Headquarters. Jan. l1th.-The Richmond En-
quirer says Gen. Magruder, in official report con-
corning the capture of the Harriet Lane, says the
rebels have taken 600 prisoners and large guam
tity of valuable stores.
New York, Jan. 12.-Rchmond papers contain
dispatch, dated Kingston n. c., JAN Sth, which
says that the Federal iron-clad boat, Passaic was
towed into Beaufort harbor, disabled, having lost
her tAxet and guns, and leaking so bad her pumps
had to be kept going constantly. She had the
Monitor in tow at the time she was lost.
Chicago, Jan. 12th.-Jef. Davis made an aG-
dress to the Mississippi Legislature on the 26th
of December He said when he arrived in the
State, Cen Grants army was prowling on the
people Of Mississippi, but when they went to Gre
MAJ NVao Of b,,tt ol,e
He has discovered that the real point of attack
was Vicksburg and Port Hudson, and all who de-
sire safety to the Southern Confederacy must
hasten there and lend a helping hand These
places must be saved at all hazards. He dwelt
at great length on the importance of holding
these points. He said the people of the North
west would grow restive, and become discouraged,
and cease to support the war, and demand az
end of the contest. In the Northwest he look
ed for the first CLEAN of peace. =.
St. Louis, Jan. 12.-Gen. Curtis received dis
patches from Springfield. The rebels were re-
pulsed in every instance. Our forces held the
place we buried 80 rebels; our loss II killed
The number of wounded not known
San Francisco, Jan. 13th.-Mton S. Latham
that the stamp act is suspended on the
Pacific coast until the lst of March.
Washington, Jan. 13th.-Stevens introduced
bill setting forth that the time of enlistment of
soldiers will soon expire, and as it is expedient to
have soldiers whose constitutions peculiarly fit
them for Southern campaign, therefore be it en-
acted that the President shall be authorized to
raise, organize and equip 100000 persons of color
for five years, as artillery, infantry and cavalry
soldiers, who shall receive So per mo- rations, &c |
Cox moved to lay ii on the table-negatiyed.-
Further consideration postponed.
Springfield, ILL.,. Jan. l3th.-W A. Richard |
81 I. +.
Dates to Jan. 14lh.
New York, Jan. 14th.-A special dispatch says
letters from Illinois state that the rebels are ibe
raj in their offers to the West, of the navigation |
of the Mississippi; free trade and freedom from
taxation, if she will join the South Members of |
Congress west of the Wabash river, declared that
the ship cannal between the great lakes and the
Mississippi, is political necessity They insist
there is a deep and wide scheme to detach the
North and West from the Union. and it NAV sue
,eed, unless provision is made for getting grain
from the valley to the sea-board at rates of trans
Dortation which will not eat up the value
Portland (Me) Jan. l4th.-Mr. Morrill, was
elected United States Senator, yesterday
The Richmond Whig says the Murfreesboro
prisoners were to be sent TO Richmond. The
Yankee Government refusing to receive them un-
ess the officers were given up also. Ofthe latter
ome 200 will be held in confinement, according
10 President Davis proclamation, until Gen. But
er shall be delivered up for punishment General
futile received orders from Washington not to
end any rebel officers South for exchange.
Indianapolis Jan. 14th.-T A. Hendricks was
elected United States Senator for the long term
Cairo, Jan. l4th.--Holly Springs has been
9acuated and almost wholly burned.
Murfreesboro, Jan. 10th.-The following order
las been issued by Gen. Rosekrans:
The General Commanding is panied to inform
he commissioned officers of the Confederate army
AIKEN prisoners, that owing to the barbarous
measures announced by President Davis in re-
ent proclamation, denying parole to our officers
lie will be obliged to treat them in like manner
t is matter of regret to him that this rigor ap-
'ears necessary, and he trusts such remonstrance
S may be made in the name of Justice, human
ty and civilization may reach the Confederate au-
horites to induce them to pursue different
curse, and thereby enable him to accord to their
ficers the privileges which he is always pleased
o extend to brave men, even though fighting for
cause which he considers hostile to the nation
nd disastrous to human freedom.
The Capitol at Baton Rouge was DESTROYED by
re rcently with many thousands of rare and
aluabe books and papers. Loss, $4,000
Chicago Jan. 1O.-rhe New Orleans Delta of
)ec. 9th says the rebels at New Orleans have
een getting bold within The last few days, cheer
1g for rebel leaders and insulting and browbeat-
1g Union men. Such things were openly done
n Christmas day, understand The rejoicing
nd hilariy among the rebels were quite equal
0 their boldness and impudence.
Washington, Jan. 1Oth.-The House in Com.
nittee of the Whole. yesterday, considered the
Executive, Judicial and Legislative Appropriation
Bill. Several amendments were made including
provision making an appropriation for compen-
alton and mileage to members until further legis-
ation-no part of this appropriation to be paid
Dr. mileage OF Senators and Representatives be-
ond two cents per mile each way the distance
o be computed according to existing laws
he bill passed.
The Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation
'ill was then taken up and passed.
Dates to Jan. 18th,
Boston, Jan. 16th.-The schooner Union, from
'ort Maria, Jamaca, the Sth has arrived, having
n board the captain and crew of the bark Par
er, from Boston for Aux Cayes, captured and
urned in the Mono Passage by the Alabama
he subsequently, captured the Union but let her
% after taking a bond for the vessel.
St. Louis, Jan. 16.-Full details of the rebel
ttack on Springfield, Mo-, place our loss at IS
illed and 100 wounded not one-quarter of the
Gounded are severely hurt. The rebels killed
lumber 80.
Cariro, Jan. 16.-An arrival from below brings
he information that the army and navy forces,
which were denied success at Vicksburg, achieved
brilliant victory at Arkansas Post, on the Ar
ansas river, so miles above is mouth. That for
nidable forti6ca.ion, with all its guns, conmissary
torres, ammunition and quartermaster's stores,
urrendered Internationally last Sunday after
oon to the forces under Gen. McClernard and
Commodore Porter. The victory complete.
We are yet without particulars. The number of
risoners taken is reported at from 5000 to 1000.
)ur loss was from 800 to 500.
The affair at Galveston has caused general
loom among the members of the army and