, 1863-04-09

the First GenrgA regiment This proves that
the rumors Of the rebel abandonment Of the
place are incorrect. g...-.
The rebel Col Talcott, who constructed the
f0rtiHcations at Yorktown and Fort Darling, was
arrested in this city to-day, and placed in Fort
Lafayette. 'a..'
CINCINNATI, March 20.
Refugees by hundreds are arriving from Cen
tral Kentucky. Valuables Of every description
have been brought Northward. Itis confidently
asserted that the Federal Preparations are sutii.
cient to meet any invasion. Serious apprehen.
slons are entertained that the great battle Of this
campaign will be fought during the coming sea:
son in Kentucky.
II is stated that two thirds Of the rebel army
have come west to reinforce johnson in front 6f
ROsecrans, and that Virginia will be abandoned
FoRTREss MOSRoE, March 20.
Fifty German families, who arrived from Rich
mond; report the prevailing belief in that city
that the rebels %ill soon eSacrate Richmond,
dnd probably most Of Virginia. They bring
no news from Charleston, but say the rebels
were expecting an attack daily. They came out
Of the COnfederacy under foreign protection.
An order has been issued FROM the rebel Ad
jutant Generals, offering places to all officers re-
signing or who have been cashered by courts.
martial, back In the ranks as privates:
WAsHINGToS, March 20.
A long roll Wds beat In HOokef's camp, In con.
sequence Of a report that the enemy had crossed
the river in ibrce. II was officially ordered to.
day that no person shall be allowed 10 pass or
come into the lines Of the Department Of Wash
ihgton on the south side Of the Potomac, con.
uabands excepted. .....
Several citizens Of Fairfax have been arrested
by the Provost Marshal, thought to be wolves
in Sleeps clothing. Il IN thought this will be the
means Of breaking up organized bands Of citi
EcnS stragglerS, etc:
CAIRO, March "a.
Memphis dates t0 March 27th are received
The following is the latest news from Vicksburg: !:
The rebels were throwing shot and shell at the
men en- ployed on the canal, but did no damage.
Heavy firing was heard in the direction Of the
Yazbo river; supposed to ifxve c0me from The
troops sent up SteeleS Bayou. The IndidmOla
is reported to have bcen captured. She Is said
IN have been found half submerged 40 miles
below Wdrrenton: Another dispatch says that
the IHdiGROLa vas blown up by tbs rebels and
is 4 total wreck. On Sunday night q large load
Of 10000 bushels Of coal ii6ated safely past the
batteries at Vieksburg, intended 6or FaTagut's
boats
WASHINGTON, March 81.
Official orders were issued to-day to finally
place Western Virginia Ia the Middle Depdrl-
ment, in accordance with resolutions passed the
Senate on the eve Of adjournment.
The President will issue & proclamation of
fasting aud prayer.
WASHINGTON; March 90
Official and private advicrs received from the
city Of Mexico to the goth Of March, speak Of
the certainty Of SUCCESS against the French inva.
sion. The facts which the writer's communicate
tend TO show the justness Of the anticipations
so Ear from the French baving taken tho city Of
Mexico as has been asserted, Gen. FoFey fell
back ~ miles on the goth Of February, and was
Within Is miles Of Puebla, but on the goth Of
March he was sill Is miles away. Il was, how.
ever, anticipated that Puebla would be attacked
by the 18th Of March. President Juarez had
visited Puebla and reported the army in excel
lent condition. Large contingencies fr"m the
Mexican States had sFrived ia the city Of Mexico,
which would make the garrison strong enough
70 resist ths French:
The suffering for want Of food is 90 great at
Fredericksburg that the wealthiest citizens are
drawing provisions from tho rebel cOmmissaries.
The Arkansas planters have begged tho Presi.
dent to suspend his proclamation for that State,
or ior the northern counties, at least, but It was
declined.
Information has been received BY Telegraph
from Fortress Monroe Of the arrival there to-day
uf the supply steamer Massachusetts, from Port
Royal via Charleston, Wilmington and Beaufort
She brings eOhtirtiatiUn Of the destruction Of
the rebel stear"rr Georgia off Long Island Beach,
3. G.. She was fearful steamer aud had been
represented to the Navy Department as more
farmidable than the Aidsama. fts {,
Congressman Casey, Of Kentucky, arrived to.