Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-04-18


erty. A considerable force of rebels posted
on the other side of Smiths Fork were driven
back and formed on Dry creek. when they
formed on Snow Hill. The battle was COM
msnced by tho Third and Fourth Ohio cav.
airy going around to the rear, while the en-
envy changed their front. As soon as the cav
airy charged the rebels broke and fed. Their
loss was 20 killed and 63 taken prisoners.
We also captured 600 horses and mules and
quantity Of bacon and wheat, and consider
able forage was destroyed. The position Of
the enemy defeated Stanley's plan to surround
and capture them.
1t was ascertained that large rebel secu-
mutation of bacon at Smithville was destroyed
by fire last week
Gen. Bragg's army is now living on bacon
and corn meal; four pounds Of bacon and
meal being allowed for one man per week.
Chicago, April IA special Washington
dispatch says that the entire body of Federal
officers in San Francisco have been finally re-
moved Ex-Congressman Low has been ap-
pointed Collector Of that port, and R. B.
Swain Superintendent of the Mint. New sp-
praisers have also been appointed.
The removals were based on discoveries In
each department made by Special Agent
Brown.
Washington, April s.-The Post Office Do.
partment has just issued orders directing that
on and after the first Of May. all postage due
and unpaid on foreign letters for foreign coun-
tries in mails despatched from this country for
Great Britain, Russia, France, Hamburg, Bel
GUM and Bremen. shall be paid in specie or
its equivalent. The order at present applies
only 10 outgoing letters. The existing regl-
lations remain unchanged. This order Is made
because the postage collected ON foreign let
tiers must BE- accounted for to foreign ports 10
specie
Hartford April s.-Returns from all but
one town in the State, foot up, Buckingham,
Republican. $3.50, Seymour, Democrat. g.
5S3. The Senate stands IA Republicans to
seven Democrats the House stands 1879 Re.
publicans to "a Democrats. In the town
ships there is a tie. Three Republicans and
one Democrat are elected to Congress.
New York, April s-The Eastern Queen,
from New Orleans. March 20 and Key West,
April LIST, has arrived. Capt. White reports
that while at port St. Philip southwest pass
of the Mississippi, he was boarded by U.
s. boarding officer who said he had received
telegram from New Orleans stating that the
rebels had begun to evacuate Port Hudson.
Col. Dubeys brigade had made an expedi-
ton to the southwest side of the Mississippi.
half way between Port Hudson and Point
Coupe, burning two steamers and destroying
1,6OO barrels of molasses and rebel machine
shop. BESIDES several other buildings. The
expedition to Point Chilanla and Pass Mar
chal. consisting of detachments Of regiments
was completely successful. Ponclitilla was
occupied after some diminishing with body
Of rebel cavalry 5000 strong. The railroad
bridge. 500 feet long, 2 miles beyond, was
destroyed after the rebels were driven of. A
large amount of tobacco, flour aud other stores
fell into our hands. Our forces occupied
Pontichilla and Pass Marchal, and the rsbal
cavalry is said to be so hedged in that escape
will b. difficult. Three schooners were cap
tured. Texas advces through rebel sources
say that Magruder had issued an order grant.
ing all persons transportation of cotton to the
Mexican frontier. He says it is impossible to
sustain the army without purchasing with cot
ton supplies brought from foreign countries.
New York, April S.-The World has thu
following: Official information has been re-
ceived at the War Department, that the
movement against Charleston will b. init
ated by landing n small Federal force near
the fort on James Island Private letters
have been received from Commander John
Rogers. second in command to Commodore
Dupont, aud also from Gen. Hunter to his re-
lativcs, dated April Sd, fully corroborating tho
rebel account Of the lnnding Of our forces on
st. Johns Island, and the withdrawal Of the
enemy's picksts. The letters speak in the
most sanguine manner Of the contemplated
movement, which. it is anticipated, will result
in great success and the ultimate downfall Of
Charleston. 1t is thought that the Govern.
ment will have official dispatches to-day.
Hilton Head letters say that the town of Pc
latka, Florida, was taken by the negro troops
under Gen. Montgomery. They captured IS
rebels and returned to Jacksonville, which
place they subsequently evacuated and burned.
Washington, April S-$A6.OO0.O0o have
been sent since March 23d for the payment
Of troops in the field. iaiA'
Chicago, April s-The President has IL
sued proclamation extending tAe restrictions
of commercial intercourse in Southern States,
excepting Delaware. Maryland and Kentucky,
and excepting only % counties, denominated
a. Western Virginia. and tho ports Of New
Orleans, Port Royal Key West and Beaufort.
Nashville, April $50 Federal cavalry
went out yesterday ON the Lebanon Pike to
Granville, and dashed into rebel camp whers
there was q number of conscripts, killed s.
took Is prisoners and captured their arms and
horses. tlei
Chicago, April s.-Wieconsin dispatches
indicate the election Of Cathem, Dem, Judge
Of the Supreme Court. 'E a