The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-04-25


case was up to-day in the Cabinet meeting,
which was full with the exception OF Mr..
Chase. All the official documents were on
the table, The impression derived from
indications after breaking up, was that
the majority of constitutional advisers
were in favor of holding on to the vessel
and opening her mail. There are prece-
dents within the limits OF this war to au-
thorize the latter act.
FORTRESS MONROE, April 2l.-A steam
er arrived this eveningfrom Newbern 10Th,
and reports that Gen. Foster had left there
with Brigade, yesterday, for Washington,
North Carolina.
The Captain reports the Monitors all off
Hilton Head on the 10th.
Gen. Wise has been recalled from COM
mand at Williamsburg, and Gen. Hood
placed in command.
WASHINGTON, April 21.-The correspon-
dent of the Evening Post says: There are
fresh rumOrs floating every day about
Charleston and Dupont. The truth seems
to be that the brief attack on Fort Sumter
was heavy reconnaissance, which might
easily have become the grand. This re-
cOnnOissance revealed to Dupont his
strength and his weakness, so that he will
be prepared for the work in hand, should
he renew the attack. The statements that
the President was very angry with the Ad-
miral, that he is to be removed, and that
the President peremptorily ordered a Sc
cond attack, are all groundless. There Is
to be a second attack, but Dupont will
probably lead it, and no unpleasant dis
patches have been sent to him. He will,
however, make the attack only when in his
own judgment he thinks fit to do so.
Especial to Times.
NEW YORK, April 23.-The French Min
lister has dispatches confirming the tels-
gram from San Francisco with reference to
the bombardlnent of Puebla. They state
that the French carried the first OF the
works around Puebla, and were confident
of soon capturing the city. That their COM
munication with Vera Cruz was uninter-
rupted and reinforcements and supplies
arriving daily The French were greatly
elated by theif first substantial success in
Mexico.
The cavalry under Gen. Stahl in large
and small bodies secuted the whole coun-
try between the Potomac and Rappahan-
mock and are now west of the Blue Ridge
and report no rebels there save few stray
Cling guerrillas and inhabitants.
It is understood that Governor Curtin is
to have the Mission to Spain, and that
John Covode is to be the Union candidate
for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Gen. Buell. left for Cincinnati to-day. He
did not have time while here to take the
dispositions of Gen. Halleck and Governor
JOullSOll, lOT WHICH ue CAME, hIlu Will Ic-
quire another order of the court to enable
him to take them. With the exception of
these dispositions all the evidence is in.
Nearly 800 sick from the lower Potomac
arrived to-day.
Twenty-Five prisoners of war were sent
in to-day from the Army of the Potomac.
About a dozen refugees came UP on the
transport.
The government is determined not to
oy,t oft Of, iry, w.
should ensue.
The rebels on the Rappahannock have
been largely reinforced within the last
week. New rebel encampments are visi-
BILE this morning opposite Falmouth.
On Tuesday, in a shirmish with the reb-
els above Kelley's ford. we captured one
Lieut.. Colonel, several Captains and Lieu
| while the artillery was being inspected
| by Gen. Hunt, near Falmouth, a caisson
| loaded with shells exploded, wounding
men, one dangerously.
Herald's special
| Gen. Gordon, has reached here. He states
that the Government Engineer who was
charged with the duty OF inspecting the
iron clads, reported on the day after the
battle in Charleston harbor that they were
tit for immediate service.
| Mr.. Wording, Agent of the Government
to superintend the sale of lands at ST. Hele-
| mas Island, reports tina, not above a town.
| ship had been sold. White Ferry's timber
lands and the town of Beaufort was re-
served for educational purposes. The pur-
chases were made by civilians and officers
and by combinations of negroes.
Contrabands under 45 years of age have
been conscripted by Gen. Hunter, and ne
| groes who are over that age are hiding in
the woods lest they may be taken to be UNI
der that figure. Lands are now mostly
cultivated by women who are dissatisfied
AT the absence of their husbands and
brothers.
The personal staff of Mcclellan has been
disposed Of Volunteer officers are to be
mustered out of service and officers of the
regular army will be assigned to duty with
their regiments. lasH st
d. r. Goolve, a native of North Carolina,
and one of the Emancipation Commissions
ers in this District, will probably be ap-
pointed Governor Of that State.
Foreign News.
SANDY Hook, April 2l.-Steamer Persia
| from Liverpool 1lth and Queenstown 18th
has arrived, and brings two days later
news.
| England, France and Austria sent ST.
multaneous dispatch to Russia concerning
Poland. The dispatch was friendly, but
conveys intelligent warning.
Russia is making active military prepa.
fratlOnS.
The Post says the American blockade is
the only efficient mode the North have OF
carrying on the war, and the Maratime
! Powers may have to consider how long
such warfare shall continue.
| Considerable activity. in Confederate
Loan at l@H premium. Similar figures
| in France.
The Shipping Gazette points to the expe-
diency OF conveys for British vessels in the
West Indies, and learns that it is the in
| tention of the province to protect shipping
| in the same manner.
The Polish rebellion, apparently gains
strength.
LIvERPooL, April 11.-Cotton quiet and
unchanged; breadstuffs heavy, with ten
dency downwards; provisions dun and de-
Ginning; bacon active; Consuls for money
92t@92s; Erie 47@4S; Illinois Central
43@44 discount.
Chicago Elections.
! CHICAGO, April 22.-The election for mu-
nicipal offices yesterday, passed off quietly
notwithstanding great interest was fell