Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-20
lFrom the Portland Union.
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
DATES TO FEBRUARY s.

DATES TO FEBRUARY s.
Rumor Of War with France Censradioted.
Union Rally in Florida.
80
Fortress Monroe, Feb. 2.-The steamer
Uxi0s captured ON Jan. 14th, the rebel
steamer Mayhoper. In Sarasale Pass, Flori-
da, loaded with cotton.
Nesc York, Feb. 2.-The HeyalTs Wash.
ihgton specia! dated Headquarters Western
Va, saysi
Col Mulligan this morning drove tue enc
my from and reoccupied Burlington, Moor
field Junction, in Patterson creek valley, at
noon. 500 rebel cavalry attempted to burn
the North Branch and Patterson creek bridg-
es and cut the telegraph. They were driven
off without doing serious damage.
The New York Worlds Hilton Head let.
ter says:
Operations against Charleston have virtu-
ally ceased. General Gilmore goes to Wash
ington to represent affairs between himself
and Dahlgrn.'
The steame )Vestern MctrOp0lis, from New
Orleans, when 50 miles from 1ortugas. cap
tured the blockade.runner ROsita, off Havana
and took her into Key West.
baltimore, Feb. IA Cumberland, Mary
land. dispatch snys the guard, consisting Of
one company Of infantry, posted Mt Patterson
Creek Bridge. 8 miles east Of Cumberland,
was attacked yesterday afternoon by 500 reb-
el cavalry, under Col. Rosscr; and after n
spirited resistance, in which, of our men
were killed and 10 wounded, the greater part
OF the company were captured. This accom-
plishe.l, the rebels set fire TO the bridge, and
leaving it to destruction, started off with their
prisoners. The employees Of the railroad
subsequently put out the fire. The bridge
was only partially damaged. Gen. Avrrill.
who was sent out from Martinsbu'g by Gen.
Kelly, this morning overlook the rebels near
Springfield, and severe engagement ensurd.
The rebels were driven through Springfield,
ther through Burlington, and many of them
killed and wounded. Our captures were
large, including the recovery Of our mrn TAX
IN yesterday. The enemy are still being
holly pursued by our cavalry.
The Senate, in executive session, yesterday
confirmed the following appointments JAS.
Duane Doty, Governor Of Utah; John n
Goodwin, Governor Of Arizona; Amos Reed,
Secretary of Utah; o. II. Irish. Superinten-
dent Of Indian Afr.irs of Utah; and d. d.
Porter, Rear Admiral, from July 4. 1868.
Fortress MonrOr, Frb. 3.-Grn. Butler tel
cgraphcd the following on the goth January:
Gen. Palmer sent an expedition 10 capture n
force Of rebel cavalry in Jones and Onslow
counties. n. c., which succeeded in routing
tho enemy, capturing 90 men. will, horses and
equipments. and destroying from 10000 to
100000 pork, and 10000 pounds Of tobacco
They also captured several mules.
A large number of refugees from the South
are entering our lines in order TO escape the
They state that the night after
the passage of the Act conscripting all per-
sons liable to military duty. 90 refugees were
caught by rebel picke,s along the Chickahom.
my. These were given pass for thirty
days, with an order to report at the expirn-
tion Of that time for duty. Fears were en-
tertainrd in Richmond Of an insurrectim on
the part Of this class, and the rebel authorities
will not allow more than 500 comscripts to &C.,
cumulate ut the camp near Richmond. from
M apprehension Of such an attempt. Bands
are being orgauizod in many parts of the
South tor the purpose Of resisting tho con-
A meeting Of the loyal citizens of Florida
was held at Key West, on january 2lst. for
The purpose Of restoring that State to its
original status in the Union.
We learn from South Carolinian at CO.
Iumbus, S. c., that a disastrous fire took
place on Tuesday, destroying 100000
worth Of cotton, large portion Of which be-
longed to Government. Gibbs & Co. under.
stood that there were only $3.50, 900 insurance.
Cincinnati, Feb. 4.--On january goth a
train Of about 80 wagons. with commissary
stores for the garrison Ut Petersburg, escorted
by 500 Of Mullignn's command. was attacked
3 miles south Of Williamsport by 1000 reb-
pls. A fight ensued, lasting all the afternoon.
At night our forces rctreatrd, loosing the
wagon train, and leaving 80 killed and woun-
aed on the field. The rebel loss ia about the
same.
Chicago. Feb. 4.-The Senate yesterday
confirmed Ralph s. Dorr, Receiver Of Public
Moneys, San Francisco.
Ncwberx, N c., Feb. l.-Early this NOR.
ming our outposis at Bachelor Creek were at.
lacked by the enemy, represented to b. l5,.
BOO strong consisting Of P;cket's division. with
Hooks brigade. It being impracticabls to
mako an adequate defense, our forces fell back
in good order, destroying the camps and
few stores, with loss Of SO to
100 men, and one section Of artillery. Our
forces are now 40 arranged that We arc conf.
dent of successful resistance.
Ner York, Feb. 4.-The Heva1ds special
dispatch from Washington to the Sd says:
A caucus of Republican members Of the
House was held in tho hall of Representa-.
lives this evening. 1t was well attended, but
The proceedings were rather ola conversations
al and Informal nature. National politics
were discussed. but no definite action was