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Rebels Repulsed 1t Cape Gira.
deou.

ST. LOUIS, April 29.-A dispatch from
Gen. Mcneil at Cape Giradeau, announces
that the rebels about 5000 strong under
Marmaduke and Bunbridge were miles
distant, approaching by two roads. This
morning flag of truce brought demand
for a surrender in half an hour, signed
'by order of Maj. Gen. Price," to which o
decent reply was returned. At II a. m. the
rebels attacked us in force, and after three
hours hard fighting were repulied. 1t was
supposed however, that they would change
their position and attack from another
point.
Reinforcements reached Meme il to-day
He has two gunboats ready for any emer-
gency, and expresses the utmost conf
dence in his ability to whip the enemy and
pursue them in case of retreat. No appre-
tensions need be feared for the safety of
Cane Girardeau. No mention is made of
the loss on either side.
A strong force Of artillery and cavalry
occupied Frederickston last night. Near
ly all the rebel prisoners confined here
have been removed to Alton, Illinois, and
all the gunshops in the city placed under
guard.
LATER.-A dispatch from Gen. Mcneil
avs we have repulsed the enemy with Sc.
we're loss. He is now retreating, but will
he taken care of. Our loss is less than q
killed and wounded.
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The Defeat Of Nlarmaduke.

CAIRO, April 2S.-The rebels are in full
retreat on the Bloomfield read, with Gen.
Mcneil close in pursuit. It was McNeil's
intention to send force to the enemy's
rear, for the purpose of destroying the
bridge over White Water, thus cutting off
their retreat. Should he succeed in this,
most of the rebel force must be captured.
Some fear has been felt here that the Fede-
raj force from New Madrid, which was but
1000 strong, might be overrun by the reb-
els, who number not less than 200, all cav.
airy and artillery. 81
McNeirs forces are all mounted.
After the rebels had been repnlsed at
Cape Girardeau, they fell back to Jackson,
ten miles from Cape Girardeau, where they
encamped for the night.
About midnight General Vandever came
in on their rear from Fredericktown, COM
pletely surprised them and took some five
or six hundred prisoners. The number Of
killed and wounded was not ascertained.
The principal object of the rebels was to
gather supplies, and they have completely
stripped the country through which they
have passed, making no difference between
friend and foe. Soldiers would enter
houses and take whatever was wanted, ex-
changing their old clothes for the best thew
could find. The roads were strewed with
fragments of telegraph poles cut down and
wires broken up and carried away. Most of
the women and children have returned
from the Illinois shore.
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From Tennessee.

MURFREEsBoRo, April 25.-Advices from
Nashville state that citizens notified by Or
most without exception, petitioned to be
sent north. All their advices from their
friends in rebeldom urge them to this
course. They say the south is rapidly
going to ruin and destruction. The Nash
Vile rebels are firmly convinced that the
rebellion is in its last stages.
The large number of refugees who have
taken advantage of the appearance OF
Gen. Reynolds at McMinnville, to leave
state that it is impossible to subsist
there, they quote flour at $50 per barrel
and ladies' shoes at $25 per pair.
General Cheatham is reported to have q
command in Gen. Parks corps, and Gen
Harden is said to be strongly fortifyine
Shelbyville. The position is not difficult OF
annroach from the north.
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From Mexico.

NEW YORK, April N.-The Herald says,
from Mexico, we are in receipt of official
accounts up to the 31st of March, inclusive,
which throw quite different aspect on
the state of affairs there. From these 1t
would appear that instead Of the Mexicans
having suffered defeat as published
through the French sources, they have in
variably repulsed their assailants before
Puebla. and that they still battle the French
military skill and valor. Not being in re-
ceipt of anything through the French chan
nefs since the 18th, all leads to the suppo-
sition that the Mexicans have as yet been
successful in their defence of Puebla,
and that the French are as far from its
capture as when they first invested it.
From the New Orleans Era of the 18th.
We are indebted to Mr.. Kinney, u. 8.
Vice Consul at Monterey for the following.
u. s. CONSULATE, MONTEREY, April 8.
TO the Editor of the Era:
The government express arrived here
last night, bringing news from Puebla OF
the repulse of the French forces after three
days fighting. send you the Bulletin ex-
ira. which contains official dispatches. AS
this goes by special express to Matamo-
ras. / have no time to make you any trans
lations. This news is generally credited,
and undoubtedly true in main.
(Signed, NJ. NJ. KINNEY.
u. S. Vice Consul
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From Cairo.

/ CAIRO, April 26.-Late intelligence from
Cape Girardeau represents 1,2OO rebels,
who have driven in our pickets and ap-
preached the city. The Union land forces
and gunboats will be able to drive back
any troops the enemy may have in the
vicinity.
Firing was heard to-day 20 miles distant.
It ceased at 6 p. NJ. 1t is supposed the gun
boats are shelling the woods.
Gen. Asboth has issued an order for the
arrest of all rebel sympathizers in his de-
partment, authorizing officers to shoot any
man who interferes with them in their dis
charge of duty, in arresting deserters.
At Memphis skirmish has been going
on. The rebels are retreating. A number
of prisoners have been taken.
Double deck fiatboats can go through the
duck pond canal. These boats are capable
of carrying 1000 men each. Transports
now run by Warrenton without difficulty,
the batteries being silenced.
Gen. Banks army is at Point Coupee on
the south bank Of Red river, opposite
BAYOU Sara.
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The Anglo saxon Wrecked.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., April 27.-The Anglo
Saxon left Liverpool with 800 passengers
and crew of "a men. She was wrecked
four miles east of Cape Race, to-day, the
9th, during dense fog. Seventy-three
passengers escaped from the wreck by
ropes and spars, and twenty-four more in
a life boat, making the saved ninety-seven.
Two other boats have not arrived off Cape
Race in consequence of the density of the
fog, and seven more persons who embarked
on raft are missing. There is still q
heavy sea and fog.
The commander is supposed to be among
the drowned. The purser and first and
second officers and doctor, are saved, and
one cabin passenger. Lieut.. Sampson, of
the Roya! Artillery, and Hon. John Young
and family, are supposed to be in one Of
the missing boats. The deck broke up
about one hour after the ship struck. Sew
eral clung to the rigging until the foremast
fell; but no assistance could be rendered.
Guns are being fired at Cape Race to at
tract the attention of the missing boats.
PIcToN, April 2S.-The steamer Daunt-
less, at a. M, on Tuesday, picked up two
boats containing 80 people.
1t is very fine and clear on the coast to-
day
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Raltimore and Ohio Railroad.

BALTIMORE, April 2S.-The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad can now be regarded as
safe. No property was taken in the recent
rebel raid, nor was any of the road injured
except small bridge near Oakland, which
was slightly damaged and which is now re-
pairing, and will be ready for the passage
of regular trains tomorrow morning.
Through trains, both east and west, will
then be resumed on the entire length of
the road for freight and passengers. Large
government forces have been moved to all
important points on the line, which guar
antees ample and permanent protection
The delay of the prompt and regular work
ing of the road will not exceed twenty -four
hours
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.-The Legisla-
ture adjourned at noon to-day. The fol-
lowing are among the bills approved: Le-
galizing and providing means for enforcing
contracts payable in gold, so that paper
coin was promised ed-appropriating from the
State Treasury $4,000 per mile towards
building SO miles Of the Pacific railroad.
This is in addition to the 81, ,000,0 600 proposed
by the counties along the line of the road.
providing for the survey Of the eastern
boundary of the State-providing for the
equipping and uniforming militia organi-
cations and appropriating 500, 600 therefor.
The steamer Oregon, from Mazatlan,
brought $4,000 in treasure, and a large
quantity of silver ore specimens.
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News From Missouri.

ST..Lou1s, April 4.-The correspondent
of the Democrat writing from Rolla says
MarInaduke has force of 10000 rebels in
south east Missouri, and Price Il, 600 con-
scripts at Pocahontas. This is doubtless an
exaggeration.
Gen. Vandever left for Rolla on Wednes-
day with brigade ofcavalry and some ar
tilfery and infantry. The remainder of
Generals Ewing and OWNS divisions were
ordered to move yesterday.
PILOT KNOB, Mo-, April 25:-The num-
Der Of rebels under Marmaduke is estima-
ted at from 1000 to 5000. The main body
of rebels is stationed from to miles be-
yond Fredricktown. A detachment of our
troops is within half mile Of that place.
The rebels attempted to burn three bridges
on the Iron Mountain Railroad, midway
between here and st. Louis, but they were
repulsed with loss of killed and 70
wounded.
Gen. Vandever has arrived here with
cavalry and artillery, and assumed COM
mand of the place.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
news from Philadelphia Paper,

The correspondent of the Philadelphia
Inquirer, Washington oath says there is in
telfigence to-day Of an importance arrest at
Falmouth, the headquarters of the army OF
the Potomac. The rebels have had some
secret means of knowing everything that
transpired within our lines and such infor-
nation was instantly conveyed. Gen. Pat
rick, the Provost Marshal of the army
of the Potomac, determined that the
secret should be brought to light. The
guards stationed along the river bank at
Stations favorable for signals have been
constantly enjoined to use the utmost
care and watchfulnes. Yesterday their ef-
fors were crowned with snccess. One OF
the guards in the town of Falmouth, sta
toned outside the dwelling adjoining the
brick church on the river bank, heard q
clicking like that Of a telegraph instrument.
He advised his superior officer and was di-
rected to enter the house and investigate;
this was done and opening the door he dis
covered q party Of four or five persons, one
of whom was seated at a telegrph instru-
ment sending messages by a submarine
telegraph line across the Rappahannock.
They were all arrested, and as their Of
fence is of extraordinary atrocity, a just
and speedy punishment will doubtless be at
once meted out to them. This punishment
according to law is death by hanging.
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skirmishing ut Suffolk.

NEW YORK, April "a Fortress Mon
roe letter of the 25th to the Commercial says,
yesterday morning a force of infantry, cav
airy and artillery, under command of Gen.
Corcoran, acting Brig. Gen. r. Foster of
the 18th Ind, and Col. Sphear the 18th Pa.
cavalry, was sent out on the Edisto road to
drive the enemy out Of their rifle pits,
which were doing us great deal of dam
age. Our forces advanced continuously
and drew the fire of the enemy. The artil-
lery now opened on the rebels which was
returned by them. The infantry was Or
dered tocharge, and the rifle pits were
carried at the point of the bayonet. After
dislodging the rebels the cavalry started in
pursuit and succeeded in capturing num-
ber of prisoners. The enemy was driven
back several miles, and fell back on the
main body of Longstreet's army, which is
heavily entrenched.
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The Reported Raid in virginia.

New YORK, April 2s.-A dispatch to
the Washington Star Of Monday, dated
Harper's Ferry, April q, says we have
information that the rebel Generals Jones
and Imboden with some force, it is not said
how great, are at Moorefield, probably on
their way to New Creek to destroy the Bal.
timore and Ohio railroad in that vicinity.
The Baltimore american of Monday says
that rumors of rebel approaches to the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad assume quite
a serious aspect. During Sunday move
ment of s, 600 troops was made on the road
to strengthen points west of Cumberland,
and two regiments left Baltimore to take
the places of those moved further westward.
On Sunday night two companies of rebel
cavalry made their appearances at Rowles-
burg, but were driven off, and did not sue
ceed in damaging the Cheat river bridge.
There has also been a rebel force for two
days not far from Clarksburg, threaten.
ing an advance on the road. A rebel force
Of 1000, under Gen. Boyd, left Winchester
early this week. Measures were taken to
check them
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From Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-A special despatch
to the Democrat of this city, from Patten
in Bolder county, says Marmaduke with
three thousand men and six pieces OF ar
tillery left there last night on the Cape Gi.
rardeau road. He has stripped this section
of everything he could move, after robbine
Unionists and secessionists alike. His
train consists of one hundred and fifty
wagons loaded with plunder.
Cannonading is now heard in the direc'
ton of Cape Girardeau. If he remains
there he will be annihilated by the com.
mand under Gen. Vandever. If he re-
treats in southerly direction he will bt
hotly pursued by our forces. We have
already taken number Of prisoners ano
stragglers from his army.
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A Successful Expedition.
HEApQ'R IRIS, LOUISVILLE, April 25.

HEADERS LOUISVILLE, April %.
To Gen. III. ". Halleck, Washington:
The expedition to Celina was entirely
successful. Col. Graham reports through
100, m COO pounds Of bacon, 10000 bushels ioi
wheat, O,OOO bushels of corn, a considera-
BILE quantity of coffee, sugar, tea, malt, and
other stores, and four boats which had been
used as transports from Burksville and
other points on the Cumberland river
The rebels report loss of 80 killed, but
Col. Graham is of the opinion the number
is greater. We had one wounded and one
missing. The result is highly creditable
to the troops engaged, indeed it was per-
feet success. (SignedD
f. A. BURNSIDE,
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Cairo News-MOre Transports rum
the Blockade.

CAIRO. April N.-From Jonesboro' we
have the assurance that the attack on
Cape Girardeau has not been renewed to-
day. At last accounts the rebels were fall
ing back. Reinforcements have been sent
up from Columbus, and there is no tear
here for the results.
Gen. Plummis' body, which was buried
here last winter, was forwarded to wash
ington by Gen. Buford, to-day, for inter-
ment.
Wednesday night last the transports Ii
gress, Harrison, Cheeseman, Empire City,
Anglo Saxon and Moderator ran the
blockade at Vicksburg. They were loaded
with commissary stores and forage. The
crews and commanders were volunteers
from several Missouri, Illinois and Ohio
regiments. The whole was under COM
mand of Colonel Logan, of Gen. Grants
Staff The boats were protected as we'll as
possible by cotton and hay bales. The IL
gress, which was the flag vessel and large
side wheel steamer, was struck in several
places in the keel and sunk. She is total
loss. The Moderator was slightly injured.
The other four escaped without injury
The firing from the rebel batteries was Sc
we're. More than 600 shots were fired
Several coal barges were floated past. We
have now a sufficient number OF vessels
below vicksburg for any desired purpose.
Commissions in the negro brigade con-
ASoA~AA~
already been formed. Negroes are coming
and bringing hundreds of mules with
them. h
Gen. Steele, destroyed million bushels
of corn and large quantities Of bacon, and
captured 500 mules and nearly as many
cattle. '
The scare at Memphis has completely
subsided.
Later news from Cape Girardeau says 5!
or 60 rebels are known to have been killed
and from 200 to $50 wounded, and rs horse!
were left dead on the field.
There is great prospect Of Marmaduk'
being completely cut off.
The health Of the troops at Young's Poin
Duck Port, Milliken's Bend and Lak'
Providence is excellent. It could not b,
better. The encampments are on goot
ground, and the soldiers are in excellen
spirits, and resolved to take Vicksburg.
Gen. Grant has removed his headquarters
| to New Carthage.
Important movements are close at hand
It is believed that the rebel infantry nave
been sent from Vicksburg to reln1oTce
Bragg, and that only artillery hold tns
nlacQ
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.-Arrived to-
day, steamer Oregon, from Mexico
Sailed yesterday, Ranger, Boyd, Cali
fornia.
It is understood that the General Govern
ment have purchased a fleet of steamboats,
for coast harbor service, including Washing
ton and California, from the Pacific Steam
ship Company, the Panama and Oregon
from Ben Holiday, and the Herman
from John T. Wright. The vessels will
Immediately be refitted for active service.
The authorities have warned large deal
ers in arms, ammunition and cannon from
selling, without first having informed
them. -
The Collector of the Port astonished sew
eral large importing firms connected with
the recent fraudulent Butte case, by seizing
their books, under the action of Congress
Of March last.
Seamen are scarce. Several ships for the
East and Europe are detained from the dlfn-
Guilty of getting hands.
SACRAMENTO, April 19.-Union move
ments were inaugurated last evening by a
great meeting at the Agricultural Pavilion,
speeches were made by Gov. Stanford,
Gen. Wright, commander of the Pacific De-
partment, Senator Converse, and various
other members of the Legislature. Converse
in the course of his speech noticed the re-
ports circulated in the east regarding his
cooperation with the Copperheads, and
indignantly repudiated any such intention:
He defended the Administration, eulogized
the President, and denounced as real abo-
litionists those who are striving to abolish
the government and nation.
The meeting was enthusiastic, and the
loyal pledge was largely signed.
Union meetings have also been held in
Marysville and other towns. Means have
been adopted to extend loyal organizations
into every county in the State.
SACRAMENTo, April Pin addition te
the appropriation Of one-and half million
dollars from the counties Of San Francisco
Sacramento, and Placer, the bill granting
State aid Of ten thousand dollars tothe Pa
cific r. r. Co. passed the legislature yester
day. This appropriation came direct from
the treasury and with the State aid already
granted, secures beyond doubt its early
completion across the Sierra Madre noun
tains. The first division Of the road is
graded already.
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PENNSYLVANIA INvADED.
The Rebels In MOrxantNv-.

New YORK, April 2s.-A Harrisburg
dispatch 10 day states that many contra.
dictory reports are in circulation relative
to the rebel raid. There is no doubt that
now occupy it with from 1000 to 5000
troops under Jenkins. Our troops are in
motion to intercept him, and artillery is
being sent from Harrisburg.
Another dispatch from Uniontown Penn
sylvania, states the rebel flag is floating
over Morgantown, and men women and
children are flying in all directions. Pitts
burg is thought to be in some danger.
Cumberland and Grafton is destroyed.
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From the Potomac Army.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC
April 26.-The enemy has increased his
force along the nights back of Fredericks-
burg and strengthened his pickets. The
camps are much more numerous and their
troops can be seen drilling at almost all
hours of the day.
No intelligence of interest has been re.
ceived from the other side of late. Affairs
remain quiet on the Upper Rappahannock.
though squads Of rebel cavalry still prowl
along the lines
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A Raid into Virginia.
fSpocial IN Times.

SToNEMAN's STATION, Va, April 25.-
On Thursday morning an expedition con-
sisting Of two regiments, the 14th Brooklyn
and 18th Indiana, under Colonel Merrill,
of the oath Michigan, reached Fort Con-
way, and at daylight launched several
pontoons, crossed the river and seized the
town of Front Royal, which was occupied
by a body of rebel cavalry, numbering not
over 200. The cavalry was speedily dis
persed and twenty or more Of them cap
tured. A number Of army wagons were
captured and burned; several horses and
mules were brought away. Our forces
held the town one hour or more, after which
a heavy body of the enemy's infantry, with
artillery, appeared, and our men safely. re-
tired to this side of the river. On Thurs
day night they were again back in camp,
without loss.
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New York, April 2S.-The bark. Grana-
ble, from Panama, reports that on the 18th.
lat. II, long. 80 min Is Sec, was boarded Nv,
a boat from the ship Morning Star. of Bos.
ton, from Calcutta for London. They re-
ported the Morning Star captured by the
Alabama in latitude two minutes north.
and released after giving bonds of S6O. .0OO'
Brig from Ponce reports the Alabama an
ehored off there 7th of April. Spanish au-
thorities supplied her with powder and
coal, '
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News from Richmond Papers.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC,
APRIL 27.-Richmond papers OF this morn
ing admit the loss of five Napoleon guns
and $40 men on the Nansemond. All was
nuiet there at last advices.
4 Fredericksburg correspondent writes
that his impression is confirmed that oui
army is withdrawing from the line of the
The weather to-day is warm and pleasant
and roads improving.
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From the Potomac.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC,
April 25.-A severe rain closed last night.
The rebel pickets inform ours that they
had a new general on their side who treat
ed them with great severity. His name is
aneral starvation.
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From Suffolk.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The latest in
telligence received here is up to yesterday
noon, when all was quiet on the Nanse-
mond above and below Suffolk. Refugees
report that the recent attack on Suffolk
was in the character of a grand foraging
expedition. The best understanding exists
between our land and naval forces in that
| n
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Prize,

NEW YORK, April 27.-The prize steamer
st. John from Port Royal on the 23d, ar
rived this evening She was captured on
the 1st inst. by the steamer Stettine, off
Cape Roman. She is bound to Boston and
will proceed after coaling.
The British brig Mails have arrived from
Sagina with reports to the 9th. While on
passage from Havana to Sagina she was
boarded by an officer from steamer sup
posed to be the Alabama, who after exam
lining the brigs papers allowed them to pro-
GOOD t