Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-14
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
DATES TO MAY Z.

DATES TO MAY 7.
Cairo, May 2.-1t is reported that Padu-
cab is again threatened. Measures are being
taken to prevent the Government property
from falling into the hands of the enemy
should they again. advance on that place.
1t 10 said that over 100 people fron, the coun-
try above Paducah, and contrabands are en-
camped within the radius Of ten miles on the
opposite side ofthe river from that city.
Washington, May 1.-The afidavits TAX
en- by the subj Committee on the conduct of
the war at Fort Pillow, show conclusively
that some Of the negroes were buried alive.
The deposition of one was taken who dug out
of his W grave. There is no doubt of the
fact that one or more prisoners were nailed
through the flesh to pieces of wood and then
buried alive. Not only ON the day of the sur
render, were such iepdish acts perpctratcd
but next day in cold blood. The victims
seen by the committee were pierced and cut
in the faces with bayoncts and swords, while
other parts of their bodies were disfigured
either by steel or lead.
Harrisburg, May 2.-Gov. Curtin has
received positive assurance from the war de-
partment last night, that the Pennsylvania
reserves will be mustered out Of the service
at the end Of the first year from the time they
had enlisted in the State service. They did
not enter the Federal service till two month
after they were sworn into service. Their
return, however. will be a loss to Grant of
five thousand ofhis most effective men for tho
greater part Of the summer campaign.
New York, May 2.-Information received
from the Army Of the Potomac tonight states
that the troops who went to Madison Court
House on the 2Sth burned the town to ashes.
It is unknown whether this was done by
order or not.
Deserters who came in yesterday reported
Lees army $4,000 strong. with 22, 1000 efec.
tive cavalry, all in good condition, with ten
days supplies, and railroads running night
aud day bringing reinforcements.
The Hera!Is Newborn letter Of the goth
says: Information has been received here
that the rebel authorities have taken poses
sion of all the railroads in tho South for the
next sixty days, during which time non-cDm-
batants will not b. allowed to travel on them.
1t has also been ascertained that troops from
Charleston have been brought to Wilmington
to relieved the troops WHO have since proceed
cd to Richmond.
New Orleans adviccs state that a refugee
from Shreveport reports that place protected
by II miles Of Notifications, which the rebels
consider impregnable against anything short
of 1907 900 men.
There was a report among the rebels that
General Steele was moving towards Shreves-
port with $4,000 men a Il that Price with
$4,000 men was opposing him. ,.a,,
The gunboat Passport remained ashore
10 miles below Grand Ecore, and two gun
boats were aground on the falls above Alex
andria. - ..r. W.. ..lref 81.
10000 rebel cavalry were reported in the
neighbo. hood of Clinton, above Port Hudson.
Their intention is supposed to be TO lay
waste plantations worked by loyalists.
Advices from Duvall's Bluff. Arkansas, Of
the Goth, say that a small band Of g~uerrilas
ars still investing the country about that
place, threatening to interfere with the navi-
CATION of White river. .F-.rst .4
A cavalry force, on the 22d, had a fight
with band Of guerrilas 80 miles from the
Bluff, in which 80 rebels. including several
officers, were captured.
VII Suc 4SU, OIL itOuCiuu WaS sui pItSc6 SWO
miles above Yazoo City and captured by thu
rebels. A number of our men were killed.
Gland Ecore letters say that the feeling
against Banks among the soldiers and others
Gsnls. more intense every day. The army had
lost condolences in him a. 4 General, and no
good result can be hoped for in that depart
ment until a new commander shall be ap-
pointed.
WasAingtoa. May 2.-The expedition
sent from VisAna on the 2Sth, has returned.
having visited Leesburg and Upperville. At
the lM:cr place thy encountered a portion of
Moseby's guerillas, and after q severe fight
the rebels were repulsed with six killed and
wounded. The expedition also captured a
number Of horses, 4 large quantity of wool
and tobacco, and other contrabar d goods.
Fortress Monroe, Hay Little Wash
iugton. N. c., was evacuated by ol. forces on
the ssth, he troops there being wanted else
where. g.. ~ti,..s le,..De .t.
New York, May 3.-Hcruld's special says
that Gen. Lee does not design falling back
ON Richmond, but is concentrating all his
forces at Orange Court House. All is quiet
at Winchester. ,,
p A special to the Times says Congress is
now ready to adjourn as soon as the tariff
and internal revenue b lis have been. acted
upon or passed In the committee. Several
members Of the HOUSE, were in the Senate
yesterday, to urge the Senators to. adopt tho
House resolution fixing the last day Of May.
as the time tor the ADJOURNMENT. ,sd.,gm sb
o The Naval and Civil appropriation bills
with the Senate amendments, were considered
by the House Ways and Means COMMITTEES
yesterday. 1t is believed that they will be
reported to the, House Tomorrow. i-os.ag4t
N The rebels appear to b concentrating their
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