Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-02-07
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
59 Dates to January IS.

Washington, Jan. 19th.-In the Seuate
to-day, McDougal of California, offered res.
olution to the effect that the present attempt
of the French Government to subjugate the
Republic of Mexico to her authority, is in
violation of the established rules Of interna-
tioual law; that it is violation of the faith
Of France, pledged by treaty made at Lon
don on the 3lst Oct. 1861, between Spain,
France and England; that it is an act not
only unfriendly to Mexico. but to free institu-
tons everywhere. Further, that it is the
duty Of this Republic to require Of France
that the armed forces be withdrawn, md that
it is the duty of this Republic to furnish such
aid to Mexico as may be required to prevent
the forcible interp0sitiOn of States in Europe
in the political affairs Of that Republic. The
resolution were, OH McDougal's motion. laid
over until Thursday. ...,-
A special Washington dispatch to the Post
says that the House committee on Territories
have agreed to the admission of Nevada, Col.
orado aud Nebraska, into the Union as
States.
The Senate in Executive session to-day.
confirmed the nomination Of Huntington Of
Oregon, as Superintendent Of Indian Affairs
in that State.
A Washington special dispatch says the
Committee on Ways and Means yesterday
morning acted on a report Of the sub-commit-
tee, and by nearly unanimous vote gave to
the Secretary Of the Treasury power to sell
bonds at the best price he could obtain. They
also took away from the holders Of legal ten
ders the right to invest Mt pleasure in 20 years
bonds. Tie bill will probably b. reported
to-day. That satisfies both the committees
and the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Carl SEIZURE has received a command in
Sig,l's corps, Sigel being placed in command
Of the Reserves.
Philadelphia, Jan. l9.-The bark textiles
is expected to sail to-day with 5000 barrels
Of -four, a part Of the contributions Of Phila-
dclphians to the relief Of suffering operatives
in England.
Ngw York, Jan 22d.-Washington dis
patches announce the capture within our lines
Of j. w. Boyd aud Charles Powell Of the
rebel Stuart's command, both liable to execu.
ton as spies.
MADISON, Wis, Jan 22d.-J. r. Doolittle
was reelected L. S. Senator to-day.
WASHINGTON, Jan 22d.-Gen. Burnside
has issued the following order, dated the Goth:
"The Commanding General announces to
the Army of the Potomac that we are about
to meet the enemy once more. Our brilliant
victories in North Carolina. Tennessee and
Arkansas have divided and weakened the ELL
envy on the Rappahannock. and the suspicious
moment seems to have arrived to strike great
aud mortal blow to the rebellion, and gain
decisive victory that is due to our country.
Let the gallant soldiers Of the many brilliant
bnttls-felds accomplish this achievement, and
fame the most glorious awaits them. The
Commanding General calls for the firm and
united action of the officers and men, and
under the providence Of God. the Army of
the Potomac will have taken great step to.
wards restoring peace to the county and the
Government to it's rightfal authority"
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 22d.-Ths official report
Of the losses at the battle Of Murfr~esboro is,
l,494 killed, 6,7S3 wounded. aud 1000 taken
prisoners. '...,. s... i-.ra I,.e...4
WASHINGTON. Jan. 22l.-The verdict Of
the Court Martial in Gen. Fi,x-John l'ortsr's
case was approved yesterday by the Presi.
dent, contrary to former reports. The Court
found him guilty Of the charge preferred, aud
he was accordingly caslicred aud dismissed
Nav YoRK. Jan 22d.--'rhs Posts Wash
ington special dispatch says the President and
Cabinet have been engaged in discussion Of
the proper gauge for the Pacific Railroad,
aud have decided that it should be five feet.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 23d.-'rhs Navy De-
parttneut has information At the safety Of the
Nok0at and vVeeaaackes. aia7 ae .li n.48,
Eighty-nins military nominations WIRE sent
to the Senate yesterday. including Hsiatssl.
man. Hooker and Summer. for promotion for
meritorious services, by dating their commits
sions back. embracing al the Different battles
in which they distinguished themselves.
2lth.-Ths 1imssspecial from Washing
ton says that the committee on the Territories
have instructed their Chairman to report .
bill for the admission Of Utah into the Union
- State with prohibition of poligamy a.
ons condition, upon which the Territory may
b admitted. The chairman 10 also instructed
to report bill for the erection Of the Terri
tory Of Shoshone. This Territory win in
cluds within ito limits Ill that part Of the old
Territory Of Oregon inhabited BY tho Shes
hone Indiana; al the Territory west Of Ne
braaka. west Of the 27th parallel from Wash
ingtso. and that portion Of Dacotah Territory
lying to the south Of the 10th degree Of lah-
tude. .f,ssa s.s iaa = lssasss
3, WASHINGTON, january 2A.-The Secretary
Of War sent to the Senate to-day. statement
Of the number and names ef major and briga-
disr-gensra(s. The former number so and
the latter 240. Those not assigned to active
command include s msjorgsnsrals and II
brigadisrs. 5o.. l'.af la rs fs1
The seawOrthiuess Of the iron,clads now
seems more satisfactorily established. The
WeeAa~kes rode out terrific gale on Wed
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