Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-04-28
S M. pETTENGILL & Co.,
NEWS AND OTHER mATTERs.

NEWS AND OTHER mATTERs,
Richmond papers received at Fortress
Monroe, contain the news OF the destruction
of the rebel gunboat Diana and the ram
Queen Of the West. The Queen was blown |
up by shell from the Union gunboat Cal
houn, in Grand Lake, Miss. and the Diana
was burned by the rebels.
The English pirate Alabama is reported
to have chased two American vessels ashore
on Turks Island passage, on the 10Th ult.
General Burnside has created separate
military district ont of the State of Illinois,
aud has assigned Brigader General Ammcn
to its command, with his headquarters at
Springfield, where he entered upon his
duties.
The United States bark NoItigeur, arrived
at New York, on the llth passed an English
steamer, blockade runner with United
States gunboat Iour miles astem in chase
Our gunhoals have destroyed the rebel
battery ut Warrington, below vicksburg,
and the fleet was lying at anchor below
va lllN iLlt AtlElll AHFltlI WlS
to 90 down on the same day.
Gen. Elects Marine Brigade, and Geu.
Fitch's light draught gunhoats have nearly
swept the Cumberland river of rebel cavalry
who were sent out on both sides of the
river. Some severe fighting occurred and
many prisoners were taken. Florence, Tus-
eumba and other places were visited.
Thomas Simms, the negro whose rendition
under the fugitive slave law created con-
siderable excitement some years ago, has
returned TO Boston. He escaped into our
lines at Vcksburg.
The agent who was arrested in New York
a short time SINCE while ordering the con-
struction Of cotton machinery for the south,
has been paroled that he might 90 to Wash.
ington and explain bis position TO the Score.
tary of War
The recent expedition of Steees Diy-
sion up Deer creek, Mississippi, did immense
damage TO the rebels, destroying and captur
ing three million dollars worth of property
They brought in with them $50 mules, loo
F'NANHHf UT 9NNN WI bNGt tUU llbuu Of Dee
cattle, 10 wagons, 1000 pounds of bacon
10000 pounds Of sugar. and 800 gallons o
moasses, and about ,O00 slaves. They des
iroyed about 20 cotton gins, nearly the sam,
number of corn mills 800 hogs, 100 tons o
fodder, and 100000 bushels of corn.
An expedition under General Reynolds
sent out from General Rosecrans' army ha
captured the town of McMinnvlle, togethe
with Two railroad trains and train OF Rebe
wagons. Among those captured in the tow
was Mrs. General John Morgan. McMinn.
vile is about half way between Murrrees
boro' and the Rebel stronghold at 'rullahoma
The capture Of the town, it is said, will hav
important results. \ later despatch state
that the rebels were taken by surprise, an,
TWO hundred and fifty prisoners captured
The rebel Morgan's force, who occupied tn
town, sought safety in flight.
Capt. Worden, of Monitor fame. it is sta
ted, has been ordered to report to Admire
Gregory, at New York, to assist in fttin
out the ironclads now in process of con
struction there.
a Sunday contemporary says that o
Thursday night the pilot of the Keoku
passed through Philadelphia under arres
lie ran the Keokull on shore near Morr
Island III order that the rebels might can
iure her. lie is said to be the same lello
who piloted Mason and Slidel out throug
the blockade. His true character seems I
have been unknown until after the Keoku
was run ashore. That vessel was in no dal
ger of sinking.
From the Department of the Gulf, the il
telllgence we receive is of principal impo
lance. Ten. Banks had fought the bait
Of Nermillion Bayou, taking one thousa
prisoners. Ten steamboats, and two lare
gunboats were destroyed by the rebes
prevent their falling into his possession.
Our fleet reduced La Rose, and on the ISL
ten. Banks was expected to capture On
lonsas. Our troops are in admirable cond
ton, and their march has thus far been tr
omphant. That the rebels will be entire
driven from opelousas county, or all cal
tured, is the most immediate prospect
Zen Banks progressive campaign.
An official despatch from Gen. Wrigl
dated Cincinnati, April 23d, says the oxpe
diton to Celina KY was entirely success
full. col. Graham reports that the Unic
forces destroyed the town, together with ,
immense quantity of army stores, and
boats belonging to the Rebels. The rebe
report loss OF 80 killed, but Col. ,iraha
thinks that the number is greater. We hs
l0l missing.
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