Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-05-09

John G. Fremont, in letter to Gen. Hal.
leck, suggests the occupation Immediately Of
the Pacific Railroad lands by large bodies Of
colorpd men freed by the Presidents Eman.
cipation Proclamation. He says in urging
consideration of the proposition, since there
is so large number Of our able-bodied citi
great economy and the great rapidity with
which the road could be driven forward by
the employment of this class of people makes
this subject worthy Of the most. liberal dis.
cussiOn.
Cairo, April 25.-Advices from below state
there has been cessation of fighting on the
Coldwa,er. Thus far the Federal loss has
been when our gunboats and transports ran
the blockade Of Vicksburg. All went past
the Warrcnton batteries but the Forest Queen,
which having been disabled put into tho low
or mouth of the canal for repairs.
Stone,nan's Station, Va, April 25.-On
Thursday morning an expedition, consisting
of two regiments, reached Fort Conway, and
at daylight launched several pontoons, cross
ed the river, and seized the town of Port
Royal. which was occupied by body of the
cnrmy's cavalry, numbering not over 200.
The cavalry were speedily dispersed, and
twenty or more of them were captured. A
number of army wagons were also captured
and burned. and several horses and mules
were brought away. Oar forces held the
town an hour or more, and then, after heavy
body of the encmys infantry, with artillery,
appeared, our men safely retired to this side
of the river, and on Thursday night were
again back ut camp without loss.
Chicago. April 25.--A late Atlanta Intel
l;1enccr believes Rosecrans to be reinforced,
and that the great battle Of the war will soon
com" off between Nashville and Chattanooga.
The Jackson appeal says Grants army is
evidently being removed, and most probably
It's destination is Cumberland and Tennessee.
Enough, it saws, will be left behind to oppose
our forces at Nicksburg, while the main body
moves rapidly to the assisanc" of Rosecrans.
The Daly Mssissippion. in leader on the
SAME subject. says: From a careful survey
Ct the situation which the movements of the
Fedrrals present, the conviction has been
gradually forced upon our minds that the en-
rmv is preparing to mass n tremendous force,
perhaps not less than 100000 men, in Middle
Tennessee. to liurl upon Gen. Johnston. with
ne II"I' vi "hiiI'lH'''i'S u > dTi'N, anu OPEN
ing the Mississippi Valley and the heart of
the Confrdrracy." The appeal says another
hypothesis is that the Federal forces are be.
ing concentrated at Memphis to move rapidly
in Mississippi. In this case. the recent
stringent orders issued by the Federal au.
thori,irs Of Memphis are explained.
Cairo, April Establishing dates to the
19;h says, the battery on the levce opposite
the city is in full operation, and working
splrndidly. After several days the guns
have been trained upon the depot and public
buildings. Yesterday huge shell entered
the large depot building and exploded, level
ing greater portion thereof to the ground
The enemy fired several shots in return, most
of which struck our iron classmates, but
glanced off without doing any injury. They
evidently think our position impregnablc, and
for the last two days have maintained n be-
coming reticence. Guns are now being placed
to command the court house.
There are reports that n division has been
sent to JEFF. Davis plantation. opposite New
Carthrgr. to oppose the landing of our troops
A steamer goes into the canal at Duckport
to-day intending to reach New Carthage to-
morrow. The canal is voted success.
New York. April ga special dispatch
to the Herald says the President intends to
assign to active duty in the Federal army
military officers of every grade who are fit
for service. They are for The present to be
placed to fill the positions Of those who have
by wounds or sickness been rendered unable
tire competent for office work.
81. Louis. April 26.-Dispatches from
Cape Girardcau announce that the rebels,
5000 strong under Marmaduke and Balm
bridge attacked our forces at that place, at IL
o'clock this morning. Hard fighting contin-
ucd for three hours, at the end of which time
tue enemy were handsomely repulsed. 1t is
supposed. however, that they would change
their position of attack from another point.
Our loss is said to be 20 killed The rebel
loss is not stated.
Nashville. Tenn. April 26.-Several de-
strtrrs report that 10000 Of the Vicksburg
rebel army had arrived at Tullahoma reinforce
ing Bragg They had been sent to Manches-
ter. The deserters confused each other in
their statements. and they are vague and in
definite. 1t is known, however, that Bragg
has occupied Manchester with n large army.
Some deserte,s state that the Tennessee,
Kentucky and Missouri troops in Bmgg's
army have been lately very mutinous, and
mich trouble has been experienced in putting
them down. The Tennpsseeans laid down
their arms and refused to do duty.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac, April
2G-1'he enemy had increased his force along
the heights ut the back of Fredericksburg,
and strengthened his pickets. Their camps
arv much more numerous, and their troops
can b. seen drilling almost at all hours Of the
day. No intelligence Of Importance has been
received from the other side Of late. Affairs
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