The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-26
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Nrw YORK, Nov. l9.-The Posts WASH
I :.ston special says: Adv;ces nom the ar
~ Of The Potomac say the rebels refused
,sstsrday % exchange papers. This is re-
rmnliehed his movement. The rebels
~ never suppressed unfavorable news.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Rear Admiral
ots;hling has communicated to the Naval
nsertment the particulars Of q valuable
~ fishery on Marsh Island, north of the
nrelema river. Florida, by an expedition
~ the steamer Stars and Stripes, on the
~ Of Octobers. The fishery, which WAS
sIerge and valuable one 20 the Coufedera-
- vas entirely destroyed, and Is prison.
sr0ptnred, without any loss on our aide.
sThc following captures are reported to
~ Department: The English schooner
Srcy, with an assorted cargo, by the U. 8.
shooner Sea Bird. The crew escaped to
~ ahOre in small boat, with the exCep-
.sian Of one man, who was too drunk to
re or say anything. She was from Ba-
and cleared tor MatamOras. es.
|. @1cting VOL Lieut.. 6chnidt, command
u the u. s. steamer Nile, reports the cap
- Of m unknown SCHOONER on the 2th
x()c1ober. Her crew also escaped to the
Sore In small boat. Before leaving her
~ 0red the schooner, but the flames
Seis extinguished by boats crew from
lie Nile ssaF s
: A small slo0p, no name, was captured
oct. cath, by the II. s. sloop Rosalie.
Airthe captured. vessels are now attached
70 the East Gulf blockadiny squadron.
The Worlds Washington correspondent
ava: The French Minister had an inter-
view with Secretary Seward, in which he
renewed the offer to place the services of
his Government ut the disposal of the
President to facilitate negotiations with the
south. Mr.. Seward told him he would
consult the President, and invited him to
another interview on the matter. ~
{ WASHINGTON, Nov. IA private In
Sherman's army, writing to friend, says ::
Every man had been supplied with two
pair Of shoes, and preparations were made
Tor sixty days campaign, but none ofthe
men know their destination.
Extensive preparations are making to
supply Grants army with Thanksgiving
dinners. M
The Governor Of New Hampshire has au-
thorixed the forwarding of needful supplies
to his soldiers, regardless Of expense.
The Her0lTS Shenandoah correspondent
says the main portion Of Early's army was
In the vicinity of Woodstock in wretched
condition and much discontinued. When
Early made his advance last Saturday, he
thought Sheridan had been weakened, but
on learning his mistake he beat hasty re-
treat. Early's retreat is regarded rs an
abandonment Of the lower part Of the val
ley.
New YoKK. Nov. 19.--Gen. Corse, the
Onion commander Of Rome, Ga, on the
10th destroyed such bridges there AZ could
be Of use to the enemy, and abandoned the
place, for the purpose OF Withdrawing to
come more important point.
The latest rebel accounts from Gen Hood,
say be il in position to march either into
Middle or West Tennessee, as he may de-
eide.
The rebels admit the rumor Of the cap
ture from the Union forces Of Decatur, Ala,
was hoax, stating that the attack on that
place was merely ruse to enable Hood to
Set his army trains well past it.
The Heralds Hilton Head correspondent
says all the rebel prisoners taken down
from Fortress Monroe by Col. Milford,
ties Of Savannah, which would be conclud-
ed by Thursday of this week, when Col.
Milford was to commence receiving releas-
ed Union prisoners, in all about 10000. It
il understood negotiations are in progress
20 exchange large number on the Missis-
light Union officers arrived at Hilton
Head on Monday last, having escaped from
the rebels. They confirm the worst OF pre-
vious accounts Of iphuman treatment.
1r;bxnc's special correspondent with the
army ofthe James, of l4th, states informa-
ton from Richmond to-day renders it pref
" certain that Lee In detaching part Of
his troops for service elsewhere.
Rebel papers betray evident trepidation
concerning Sherman's movements.
The defeat Of Gen. Gillem at Bulls Gap
Is announced in the Richmond Enquirer OF
the 18th, cy official despatch from Lee. He
says on the night of the 18th, Breckenridge
turned Bulls Gap, when the enemy attempts
ed to retreat; mt one o'clock on the 14th be
struck their column and routed It, taking
several hundred prisoners, 10 stands colors
six pieces artillery, with caissons and hor'
ses complete, and also a1nbulances with
Ex Governor Hammond of 8. c. died or
Sunday last.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-Gold excited. the
price was forced up by the Bulls from SIG!
a22aAA, but went down again at S2l9.
- The Commercials Warrington special
eays : Gen. Grant is expected In Wash.
ington on Monday, having been sent fol
e consult with the President. This fact IL
connection with that of the war estimates
operations indicated that the administra.
ton is determined to make the rebels fee
the full weight of the sword.
The State Department is engaged In In.
vestigating the Florida affair. ~
Tho Richmond Wig OF Wednesday says
An immense Heet OF transports nave Nr'
rive in Mobile bay, indicating movement
in that quarter at an early day.
The special committee of the rebel Con.
gross have reported U. r. B. Cobb disloyal
and recommended his expulsion from the
House. !.
The Washington Republican, OF last even.
ing says: Passengers from City Point re.
port that active operations may beexpected
at any moment. Gen. Burnside has taken
command Of the 9th corps.
x The Commercials Washington CORES.
pondent says: Sherman has fOiled the
rebels by making them believe he is going
to Mobile. There are indications that be
hos gone to Millen, at the junction Of the
railroad, leading from Augusta aud Macon
toward Savannah.
The Posts Washington special says
The peace rumOrs have no other foundation
than the President having complimented
Butler on hts New York speech. The
stories Of sending peace commissioners to
Richmond are without foundation, . pro.
clamation, however may be issued in : few
weeks. yttsas E~
There IL no truth in the report that Mr..
Tessenden has been selling gold to bring
down the premium. Tothose who are aware
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