, 1864-04-23

the 9Th, az ClulckSand Greek killed ten and
wounded eleven, and captured the arms and camp
equipments.
ST. Louis, April ll-Official aiyices from Gen.
Stee!e, March 25th, have been received. He was
then at Arkaslelpha, on the Wachita. He had
cont lued skirmishing with the enemy on the
route, but the progress Of the expedition was at
no time impgdtd.
Memphis. April 9.--Griersons cavalry had a
fght yesterday with a part of Forests force,
at the bridge over Wolf river, which Forrest
had just completed. Our force succeeded in cap
turing the bridge, with loss of eight killed and
wounded.
New York, April ll.-New Orleans dates of
the I'd say the President has recognized Gov.
Hahn as civil governor of Louisiana. He has
also bestowed on him the powers of military
governor. These powers are doubtless intended
10 be temporary, TO be withdrawn as soon as the
people have adopted the State Constitution.
Washington, April lI--The Navy Depart
ment has received advicCs Of the capture OF two
steamers by the tOium5ia, Of the South Atlantic
squadron; one of them very valuable prize.
Advices received today state that constant
additions are being made TO the dAences Of the
rebel capital. Mines are understood to be ready
at certain points.
Deserters who left the rebels on the 5th report
unusual activity in the army, with rumors Of an
advance on our lines.
A thorough inspection Of Johnston's army
took place on the LIST inst.
Richmond advices say the rebel capital is be-
ing provisioned for siege.
Huntsville, Ala, April ia caisson of
COggswel's lst Illinois Battery exploded at the
depot this morning, killing six privates and
wounding several citizens. The horses attached
to the ca;sson were killed and the depot badly
shattered.
Cairo, April ll.-A Little Rock paper Of the
I'd says Price was at Camden on the 2eth Of
March. A Union prisoner who escaped from
Shreveport says there are two gunbOais there
and one ironclad, with no guns on her. as they
have been taken for the fortiications. Quantrell
is said to he in northeastern Louisiana.
Memphis papers Of the 9Th mention the arrest
Of o woman near Fort Pillow, recently. Some
important facts were obtained from her, which
led to the arrest of several prominent traitors in
the vicinity of Fort Pillow.
New York, April l2.-Report says Bishop
McClOsky has been appointed Archbishop of
New York, and Bishop Spaulding Archbishop
of Baltimore. 81
Letters from New Orleans state that the rebel
steamer Clinton, formerly U. $. gunbcat, at
tempted to run the blockade at Sabine Pass. on
the 2lst Of March, with cargo Of cotton. She
got aground and remained immovable and was
burned to prevent her failing into our hands.
A side-wheel steamer, with four thousand
stand Of arms for the rebels, ran into Port Va
lsco, after being driven Of at Galveston by our
feet.
Fortress Monroe dispatches state that on the
10th an attempt was made to destroy The frigate
AiHnesOta. What seemed floating spar ap-
preached her. and. getting near. was ascertaintd
to be boat with three men. The lookout warned
them of. but they pushed boldly for the irigate
and in few moments an explosion similar to
that Of twenty cannon was heard. The vessel
shook, and the crew tumbled Of the hsmmocks
~hen the confusion subsided. Orders were in
stantly given to pursue the rebels. The damage
done by the torpedo was slight, and has been
repaired.
Heavy rains still delay the movements Of the
Army Of the Potomac.
Philadelphia, April PA Nashville dispatch
says it is certain that East Tennessee has been
abandoned by the rebels. They lave destroyed
ell the bridges.
Seven of Longstreets Generals have been court
martieled in consequence Of the failure Of the
campaign.
Gov. johnson has gone to Knoxville to op-
pose the separation Of Eastern from Western
Tennessee. A
Bishop Folks army is on its way TO Dalton
Ga.
Florida advices Of April Cd state that the
steamer Maple Leqf while returning 10 Jack.
sonyilIe from Pilafli. struck rebel torpedo
which exploded. tearing OF her entire bow. The
vessel sunk in ten minutes. Two fremen and two
deck hands were drowned; the passengers, sixty
in number, were saved.
New York, April l3.-The Ways and Means
Committee have finished the Revenue bill, and
decided to have it printed before II is reported.
The bill is very elaborate. 1t is estimated that
it will yield upwards Of $30O,00O, 900 of reye-
nue.
Gen. Sedgwick and large number Of officers
went to the front yesterday.
Nine men were captured on Sunday, near
Middleburg.
There was fight with guers;llas last night,
between Union Mills and Manassas. Five or SIX
men were killed. among them one captain Of the
Pennsylvania reserves i@
The committee have decided to adopt the bill
establishing the Territory Of Montana, with the
Senate amendments, TO the effect that all inhab-
itanis, black or white. can vote.
The tax on spirits is Sl.25; tobacco 30 cents
per pound. with graduating scale. A small tax
is imposed on crude and 25 cents on manulac-
turcd petroleum.
The Virginia Convention for amending the
State Constitution adjourned yesterday, having
adopted amendments abolishing slavery ir the
State.
Chicago, April 15.-Special dispatches say
the demand for the surrender OF Columbus was
only ruse to get an opport nifty TO steal horses
An account Of the capture Of Fort Pillow says:
On the morning Of the 18th, Forrest. Chalmers
aud Mccullough, with from 6000 to 5000 men.
attacked the Fort. which was garrisoned by n
battalion Of the 18th Tennessee Cavalry, 300
men, and 200 negroes. Some citizens were also
inside the Fort who fought well. uhe women
and children were sent over on an island. The
enemy were hid and fired from behind cover for
some time. Thesurrender was demanded several
times without effect. AT last the enemy formed
in two columns and made direct assault. All
the troops in the Fort fought like heroes uutil
the rebels were seen on the brcastworks. when
the negro troops gave way and ran down under
the river bank. The white troops were ordered
to take their place, but The derangement of the
lines could not be remedied. and the enemy
poured in, forcing the Federals back to the
river where they were compelled to give up.
The gunboat Number Seuea threw 240 shells,
but did not do much damage to the enemy.
0,,- tr,,v;< aftil,ed three Ouhs which were CAD