Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-28

forms and clothing for the rebels, quinine and
rebel mail An investigation was made,
and it was asccrtanrd that the Government
agent on board the Ruth, Edward Chamber
lain was an accomplish in the matter, and he
had ANONYMOUSLY betrayed his trust.
Near vicksburg, 1.-The river is still ris-
ing. The weather is fine. An order was is
sued yesterday. for all boats under 100 feet
in length to report for transport duty inme-
diately. This is understood to mean an ad-
vance to Yazoo city.
The Iadianola was so badly wrecked that
she cannot be raised by the rebels.
Gen. Joseph G. johnson threatens rctalia.
ton upon our officers, should Admiral Porter
carry out his threatens to hang guerillas.
A special dispatch Of this morning, says
Gen. Hooker will be ready to move in a few
days. 1t is rumored that lie will march d.
| rect to Richmond, ria Urbana, on the lower
Rappahannock.
The War Department is closely employed
in arranging the machinery i'll the coming
CONSUMPTION.
Cairo, l5.-Gen. futile las received the
following:
| Fort Donelson, 15.-Our cavalry report
that there are about $4,000 rebels % miles
from here. They also report our lines cut for
for several miles. The country people for
miles around, are coming into the fort with
various reports. One man says they have
well armed infantry and large wagon train
with them, all ready for fight
New York, l5.-A special dispatch to the
Herald says, information has been received
that Secretary Chase has been very success
in making arrangements in New York for ev-
tcnsive loans, which will realize the wants Of
! the Government to such an extent as to pre-
cludc the probability Of an additional issue Of
Legal Tenders.
Tho Arago has arrived from Port Royal,
with dates to the 18th, with Gen. Naglrp
Foster and part of his staff as passengers.
1t is thought at Port Royal that personal
difficulty existing between him and the Sec
retlry Of War caused his recall. Gen. Tory
commands Gen. Fosters forces. Gen. Hunter
had issued an order drafting all able-bodied
negroes for martial duty.
Washington, 1j.-Gen. Sclurz and Stahl
were yesterday nominated and confirmed as
Major Generals.
4 vacancy exists on the Bench of the Su-
prrme Court, the confirmation of Andrew
Wilde of Virginia for that position having
been reconsidcred.
The excitement in the Army of the Poto-
mac ON Wednesday WAS caused by "A false re-
port Of the enemy having crossed the Rappa-
hammock.
United States official letters from La Paz
in Arizona, speak of recent discoveries of
very rich gold, silver and quicksilver mines
there
The working of the Internal Revenue Law
begins to be most satisfactory. and with week
~ receipts Of over 81 100000 the interest of
the public debt is safe
New York, 16.-The Commercial says that
Mr.. Chase left this city this morning for
Washington. Whatever the effects may be
which will eventually proceed from The con-
situations, it is believed that nothing has been
accomplished at present, either in the cstab-
lishment of bank under the new law of
Congress, or the placing Of the loan in the
market.
NJ. Gaillardct, writing to the Cou,ricr DIES
Flats Uis from Paris, Feb. 81 says: There
is rumor on the Bourse to-day of an insur-
rrction in Hungary corresponding to that Of
Poland. This looks Improbable on its face.
1t is alleged that resolution has been sud-
denly taken by Napoleon to recall the French
army from Mexico, and treat with Juarez,
upon the report of Gen. Forey, recognizing
that the popularity of the Mexican President
insurcs his reelection. 1t is added that the
Emperor wishes to avoid the conflict. daily
growing imminent with the Northern States,
through the aid they offer the AIexicans by
the unpleasant relations existing between
Seward and Mcrcier, and the refusal of the
Washington Cabinet to accept the last propo-
sal Of France. 4 a.e 81.
\ Washington special dispatch says there
! is no doubt but the rebels will evacrate Vicks-
burg, if they have not already. The rebels
succeeded in destroying an important bridge
and will probably retire to Jackson, which
is strongly fortified. This exposes Port Hud-
son aud renders its fall certain.
Gen. Stahl has been placed in command Of
the cavalry in front Of Washington.
Gen. Burnside is still in Washington await
ing final orders for his new command.
A vessel from Minititlan confirms the cap.
ture of that place, without opposition, by two
French gunboats on February 9th. a'4.
The steamer from Havana the 9il. brings
latc Mexicans news. The French army star.
ted for Puebla OH February 10Th. and it is
presumed that an attack was made hy March
LIST. "' 'i4 i~ i3a gas
Alarming reports prevailed in St. Domingo
that ten districts had revoltcd under Gen. Ll,-
cas-, and troops were being sent from Cuba,
and several war vessels ordered there.
Washington, l6.-The committee on con-
duet of tho war. it is understood, have closed
their testimony, and will make their report in
about two weeks
The expedition to colnnize persons of color
| has been indefinitely postnoned bv the prpsi-