Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-01-31
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RIcHH0SD, Janusy 3l-Ths Washington c~orresPon.
dent Of the New York lie ald says that the radicals hav,
determined to prosecute the war with the creates vigol
for the next three or four months, and il peace IS not
conquered in that Tins they wiz accept the mediation o.
Napoleon. and the recognition Of the South, on cond.
tion thatH VIII agree to plan fos gradual emancpa
ton.
Elliott the Republican candidate, hHs been elected
speaker 81 the New York Assembly. All the Repubn
can omasrs were elected.
Lieut. THIS, MsKsan Baehanzn, eommazder Of III.
Federal gunboat Calhoun was killed in an engagement
at Bayou Teehe. on the I4.h instant.
vieksbarg is again 10 be ssssfled by McCle-nandi
and Grants armies. and Porlers sunboat feet ezpsdi
tion has started.
Ths haanee BIZ passedby Tho house on Monday, q
already causing an irritation Of prices. Amii'a Of IDOL
Iass Of gold has been sold in Wasbiug.on, chiefly at fifty
foar per eeat premium.
FREDERICKSBURG. January s0-Ths Phladslpbia
Inquirer OF the ash has been received
A dspatce dated Headquarters. army Of the Potomac,
ssys This forenoon Gen. Burnside turned over the
command Of The army to Hooker, who came to head
aquarters fotthe purpose Of assuming it. As soon as
ths chang became ksown, a number Of superior officers
called on Gen. Burnside, and took final leave, with
many regrets
Burnside, in his farewell address, says; In taking an
afectonste leave Of the entire army, from which hede-
parts with SO much regret, he may be pardoaed he bids
an especial farewell to his loug-tied associates Of the 9th
corps. His prayers are-God may be with Jon, and
grant continued Success until the rebellion Is crushed.
1t is understood that Sumner sndF rankin have also
been reheved in consequence Of their refusal 70 fight
under Hooker, from a lack Of confidence in his ability.
The names Of their Successors are not yet known, If ap-
Pointed.
Burnside, yith most Of his STAFF. are allowed thirty
days leave Of absence and 60 to New York.
Tss tnqmzer edftorially states that Burnside owned
his i~ESapagiy for command before his appointment to
the command Of The Army Of the Potomac, which the
experience o. the last two months has shown. A BRILL
liant career is predhted for Hooker.
The Washington correspondent of the Inquirer says
the appointment of Hooker to the command Of the Army
Of the Potomac gives most sincere qualification to the
army, and, even in Washington, a contrary sentiment is
rarely expressed, and then Only by sympaihizers with
treason.
sumner sad Franklin are charged with promoting de-
liberalization in the army.
a thorough reorganization Of the army win be male
before resumption Of offensive operations. The men
ere being rapidly paid of, to prevent the spread Of a
spirit Of discomfort.
Wasslers rbsi osvaTy made a dash at & train Of
ears between Nashville a-d Franklin. ana destroyed
two ears.
Dispatches from Memphis STATE that McArthur's d.
vsian was preparing to move, and transports hed been
engaged for that purpoe. Destination generally be-
Hevd for the movement against Viaks5urG
Grant has been DOWN the river, holding 8 corfsrsnas
with thu other generals, and has returned to Memphis.
He is p~recaTing to take command Of the expedition in
person. RurIor says he win superssde Meolsrnand.
Cotton was arriving in Memphis freely.
In the Yankee senate Nr. Wilson reported a bin to
organize two hundred and dfy thousand mon, to be
raised pro asafrom the several States between the ages
Of twentyoae and t~hirty-fye.
The New York assembly has passed resolutions re-
speeding the dismissal Of Fiz John Porter. rs5ukiug the
administration, promised by the statement tina, it views
with alarm he removal Of a general who has bssa aud
stil is regarded as tn PersonlfcsHon Of ali that Is brave
and patriotic.
Porter WIS rendered the government rooms for a pub
lie reception, ana the courtmartl severely denounced.
The Washington telegraph, announcing the removal
Of Burnside, Sumner and franklin, created the pro
iounaest sensation in Wall street. Gold rose to I52l
sterling to l66; United States stocks declined
gunnered Defeat Of the French in Mckee.
Accounts have been received in New YORK from Mex
representing the defeat Of the French troops before
Communication between Vera Cruz and 1aba
cut OF by the g%uerillas.
Anotse- GsRbsat Captured.
CHARLEsToS. January 9O-The Federal gwboat
John P. Smith, carrying eleven guns and about two
men, surrendered IN oa5idonaily to our forces
this afternoon, after e short engagemensin stono river.
enemy's loss was heavy only one man wounded
Or our side. One other gunboat escaped in a crippled
condition. Our fo,ces were under The command OF
ieutenantcoIone Yates.
From
SAvAySAH, Janusry Son Thursday afternoon and
nine gunb9ais wers in sigas of Fort McAIister
The iron-clsd damaged by our 5attery on Wednesday
vas moving up and down, evidently trying her ma
;binery.
Bot four gun boats were in sight of Graves point
yesterday. The others have bseE withdrawn No hos
lie demonstration in that quarter since my last report
The victory on stouo River.
CHARLESTON. January 3L-seyeral days ago Gene
a Ripley dispatched a force Of artillery, commanded
Lsufanaut.Colone Yates, to James Island, with the
Iasien Of stacking the Yankee s%unboats cruising in
itono river. About eight miles from the city Yates
,os,ed bis guns ia a s~omieircIe, stretching or both sides
t the liver. around the guuboas Jno, p. Smith, and at
our o'elocs Yesterday afteruooa he opened a concsn
Gre upon her.
She replied with her broadsides. The engagement
ssted one hour, when the ganRoat hauled down her
as, surrenderiDg unconditioaa9y with one hundred
nd eighty prisoners. She carries eleven guns. Many OF
he crew were killed and wounded. Our loss only one
wounded.
Another very important movement is ia progress here.
Nava Battle 0g Charleston.
CHARLESTON, January SL-Ths two iron clad gum
Caieord and Palmetto State, with three steamers