Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-11

Folks corps advanced yesterday to Gays
Gap, Is miles south Of Shelbyville. His
troops have been on half rations for three
weeks. Great dissatisfaction exists. People
on their lines are reduced to half rations.
Cairo, March 3lst.-Ths Memphis papers
say, on the Gath, the rams Lancaster and
Switxenand undertook to run past the Bate
ries of Vicksburg. As soon as they came
within range, the confsderates opened on them
with tremendous fire. The Lancaster was
struck 80 times, and her bow shot away, caus-
ing her to sink almost immediately, turning .
complete summersault as she went down. All
her crew except two were captured. The
Switzerland was finally disabled by sixty
four-pounder ball penetrating her steam drum.
She Hoated down below the city, the batteries
still keeping up fire and striking her repeat
eddy. Finally the AlLatross from Farrasut's
fleet ran alongside and towed her to the lower
mouth of the canal, where she lay at last ac-
counts. The loss of life on her is not known.
The rams were intended to reinforce 1Fai1a-
gut, who has been below WarrentOn ever
since he ran past Hudson. At Grand juno
ton, on the way up, the Hartford and AlbG-
tross were attacked by a more formidable
battery than at Port Hudson, the former vps-
Sci was struck fourteen times aud had three
men killed. Both vessels We're more or less
injured. The expedition, from which We had
been led to expect so much, under Sherman,
to the rear of Hams Bluff, is failure.
Cincinnati, March 31.-1he rebels are rap
idly retrcating from Kentucky. Prgram, at
last accounts, was holly pursued. and it is
repotted that he will have to abandon all tho
cattle, estimated at 1000 head.
Murfreesboro dispatches say that scouts re-
port that the rebels must soon attack or fall
back, in consequence Of the scarcity of pro-
visions. a gentleman from Chattanooga says
the rebels have been building immense forti-
fcations. There are already SO or GO huge
guns in position at Bridgeport. They also
constructed some earth works at Stephenson
Orchard, and I'ulahoma. ~
New York, March 31-The Hansa. from
Southampton, March Is, 18th, arrived to-day,
and reports having been spoken TO by the Ala-
hama, on February 23d. The alabama had
spoken the -Alicc Lane on the 21st, going
from Bordeaux to New York. The same day
she burned large vessel bound from Cali
fonia to Queenstown. Tho La Plata, which
had arrived ut Southampton, reports the Ala
screw steamer Southcrner intended for tho
Confedcracy. was launched last week.
Chicago, April lst.-Full dispatches In re-
gard to Sherman's expedition were received
last night, Admiral Porter had succeeded in
getting through both bayous with the gun.
boats, when he encountered small force Of
rebels who annoyed him with sharp shooters,
and by placing oil structions in the channel.
Further progress was impossible without tho
cooperation of infantry. The rebels also cut
trees into the stream in the rear. Infantry
arrived on the 23d, and re-
leased the boats from their perilous position.
On the 2Sl, the whole force left Black Ba-
you and returned to the Mississippi. Ths
Federal loss was IL privates Killed and
wounded rebel loss not known.
Rebel reports say that Banks had been re-
pulsed with considerable loss; nothing defn-
lite, however, is known.
Washington, April 1st.-A rebel Lieuten-
ant who came over to our lines. tells tho same,
old story of restitution he thinks, however.
that the army can remain where it is, on half
rations, until supplies can be obtained.
Cincinnati, March 31st.-The rebel force
lately at Danville, is now encamped between
Sumnerset and the Cumberland river They
are said to b. imprrssing every white man
into the service. The rebel Generals have
declared martial law in all counties AZ far az
the Kentucky river. In That portion, all
horses, mules and cattle were driven off to
Montgomery, Tenn. as 'u
In mutiny Of two Georgia regiments near
Monticello, six Of the ringlpaders were shot. 80
St. louis, March 3lst.-Genernl HERON il
to be assigned to the command Of the army
of the frontier. He leaves Tomorrow. s'i'e,1
Fortress Monroe. March 3lst-Jn the at
tack on Williamsburg. Saturday morning. tho
rebels had about 5000 cavalry and infantry
our force was much less; Is rebels were
among the killed, wounded and captured. %
Richmond papers have Vicksburg telsgrams
which cay the Federals again appeared In
front Of Fort Yemberton. The following is
also in them:
Chattanooga. March 27.-Gen. Foster COP.
tured yesterday, at Brentwood, 500 prisoners.
lie also destroyed a quantity Of Commissary
stores, burned the railroad bridges, tore up the
track, and captured II wagans. 'a
Morgan had fight ON the 2Oth lasting Ave
hours. He drove tho enemy two miles, when
they were reinforced. Morgan says his loss
in officers was very heavy. zih9sv~i
New York. April lst.-Iate Richmond NJ
pers contain detailed accounts If the recent
great fire, which destroyed 500 hossheads cf
tobacco, valued at 100000; also other pro-
perry Of various kinds. valued At t25OOoO
more. ef- sah,sir9
Louisville, Maych S1st.-Ths reported cap
ture Of 1000 head Of cattle from tho rebels b
confirmed ons hundred and fifty prisoners
WE'RE taken. The Cederak ara sfilf elrn,,lv