Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-02-27
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To Gle associated Press, Morrill,
NASHVILLE, February I6-Yesterday q for
sgiug party, composed Of the 24sh Minnesots
regiment. Steadman's brigade, camped near
Eoiinsyills. bad a severe skirmish with t.po
companies Of Forests commend. Oar men
killed i've and wounded FIVE; balance Of the
rebels escaped.
T~wenty-six buildings in this city are used as
hospitals Tor sick aud wounded soldiers.
An immense quantity of coal arrived. Five
bsfges. loaded for government. To one house,
Conrad, Chandler & Co, one hundred thousand
bushels were consigned.
The railroad to Franklin viii be opened this
week. Bat one bridge ID said 10 be DESTROYED.
Forces are actively engaged IN putting it in or
Immense supplies are constantly being for
sgardsd te ihe army The railroad ia heavily
guarded along tho entire distance to Murfrees.
borO. Daily skirmishing occurs between pick
cts.
The river has twelve feet water on the shoals.
and risiag slowly.
The cars on the Louisville and Nashville rail.
road srs running regularly on time.
NEW YORK, February ia Washington
SPECIAL says Butler has been ia conference with
the President He expects to get his ins.ruc-
tons today. Also, that the judiciary commit.
tee Of the house viii soon report a bill to punish
Northern traitors.
HARRIsBURG, February 16-The assertion
that Governor Curtin is concerned in making
arrangements for forming a new party, is en-
tirsly without foundation. During his visitto
Washington he had nc conversation with Mr..
Seward or any other person on such a subject.
CAIRO. February l6-The rebel cunbeas
General Price is undergoing repairs here SIZE
has steam up to-day for the FIRST time siace her
oanftrr, nA AFa---hs- an1 Ill 1000 EN----F-f-T
and is to be one OF the finest gunboats in the
service.
From a gentleman from Helena, 1 learn Gen.
German has besn superseded ia that command.
Cotton, which has ruined many a better officer
than he, as well ss other men, was his falling.
Tee railroad from Columbus to Jackson is
nearly finished, and passengers now have 20
walk only about one mile around the unfinished
gap.
%CINcINNATI, February ia large number
Of ambulanees are being shipped, via river, to-
day 10 Nashville. They are to be there by the
20sh. This would eOrr0borate Indications Of an
early engagement.
There, were current rumors to day of Hum
phTey Msrshaiis return into Eastern Kentucky,
ard advance on Mount Sterling, but the reports
were not credited.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POrOMAC.
ErulNu-y ~ WI expeditions nave lN6E 10
turned with satisfactory results. The contra
band traffic between the rebels of MARYLAND and
Virginia has been broken az. and also prevent
lag the enforcement of the rebel CONSUMPTION
ordered to take place in the counties on the
neck on the 18th and TO the 18th. A large
quantity Of provisions aud a number of horses
and mules were seized. A large number Of
contrsbsnds returned with the expediiouary
party, Among the captures were two large
mail bags, several citizens engaged in Snug
Cling, some rebel soldiers, aud a rebel signal
officer. Several vessels used for conveying sup
plies scross the Potomac were captured and
destroyed
WASHINGTON, February is 1T is said today
that General Fremont has received an impor-
tsnt command. It's said to be Texas. It is
certainly in the department of the Gulf This
it is asserted by General Framont's
sends General Butler back to New Or
spscisl to the Chicago Evening Journsll
New YORK, February I7-GeneraI Foster
Baltimore yesterday for Port loyal.
Adyiees from Port au Prince says it is reported
that the Alabama made two or three new prizes
ia six days after she left Kingston.
The news is received by express from Jacmsl.
Il was added that the two captains Of American
vessels were landed by Semmes.
The New York E0ening Posts Washington
says; "Fhe ways aad means committes
TO the fhres hundred million legal tender
Of the finance bin, but struck out the
senate tax on bank notes"
The house military committee has agreed to
take up the senate's cOnscription bill from the
table, and pass it without Inc usual
to a committee.
The New York Times special from Washing
ton says
The ways and means committee viii report
.he bank bill as it passed the senate. The sen
ate amendments 80 the loan bill will be consid-
ared by the committee tomorrow, aud will at an
Early day be reported back to the house. 1t
viii be acted on in the absence of the bank bill.
is conceded now by the opponents Of the
oank bill that it viii become 8 law. They ad
nit also shat the senate amendment to the
NANCE bill, taxing banks, viii be retained,
the boase viii at first strike If out.
lhis viii make the bank bill operative.
The statement published in the Washington
that General Sherman is in the city. is |
% error. There is no reason TO suppose him
bseHt from his command.
NEW York. Feb. I7-Money easy at 6 to
] per cent. for call loans.
Sterling exchange imer at - to % for mer-
hants', and 743 for bankers bills.
American gold frmer, but irregular aud IN
attled, opening at 534, advanced to 594, and
steady at $50 per cent premium.
Government stocks without decided change;
'nited States 6s Of 1881, coupons, 973 to 90;
3 Treasury ro5ss, 1924.
Cotton dull aud heavy, with sales at 80 to Ole.
IT m~iddIing uplands.
New YORK, Feb. 16-New Orleans advices
the Oh, by ths Creole, state that preparations
re- in active progress. for the new campaign in
ie LaFourchs country. Gen. Wsiizsl was on
le eve Of departure with his expedition up the
ayou Ieche. The movement is said 10 have
3tually commenced on the 8th. A letter saws:
pr grsss Of Weitzsl viii by no means
rove bodies. he mast overcome resistance
every step H8 viii probably be supported
= four or five gunbosts, The eneny's force of
500 men is under Gen. Dick Taylor"
Ca the 29th ut tbs gnnbost Owasco was dis
ltched to Galveston, wish orders to run into
e hafbor snd examine Is carefully as possible,
ithout drawing their IRE, tae position aud
rength Of any batteries that might be erected
in paOeess Of construction.
Captain Wilson returned to New ORLEANS. re-
,ded that the Harriet Lane is still at Calves !
n He is certain she is disabled, as he saw
ar towed slowly about by a small river steam
Captain wilson report has not been dt !
The Hartford went down the river on Fri :
" with tie rear admiral :
New York. February 18-A special dis
to the NV York Times, from Washington,
Us:
A lieutenant, recently from Charleston, who !
through the rebel lines, states that large q
linbers Of troops have recently collected thsTo I
defend The city. Citizens gsnera1yhsvs left. {
anticipation Of an attack from the national :
cops. The means Of defense are very formi- I
sble. lie thinks the city cannot be eapture6 +
ithout q severe struggle. A mutiny recently )
ck pisee, in which several North Caroli1s '
gipents were engaged. The rineleaders were :
ct by Bssuregard's orders. The city is {
-ongly fortified on all sides but the west, and
5pied with iron clads 70 defend the harb5r /.
wo Of them sre destitute Of machinery. e
NEW YORK, February 18-The New York 4
mes Washington special says: +
The senate % litary committee instructed their +
eirman to report a bin authorizing tax col 3
tiers IN In-sqrreebonary districts to purchase at 2
< sales and execute such lands as the Pfesi- h
ut may designate as being neeied for militarv Q
q other governments rsrs- l.