Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-03-05
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Cruz, Feb. "a.
The HERALD. special Washington dispatch
says: Something Of sensation was created
in the Senate to-day by the statement OF Com
ness that the authorities have positive infot-
nation that several rebel war steamers have
left Asia for the Pacific coast, and they fear
San Francisco will BE- menaced before protec-
ton can be- afforded.
In the House Mr.. Garfield stated that there
would b- S74,0OO,O0O in the Treasury by
July LIST. according to the present rates of in
crease.
San Francisco, Feb. 2O.-The steamer
Senator, from the south, has arrived. bring.
ing large amount Of gold from the Colorado
country.
Washington, Feb. 2O-Gen. Harvey is
seriously i'll in this city.
The Supreme Court adjourned over for
Washington's birthday till Thursday. when
the California quicksilver mining case will b.
taken up and will probably continue several
days.
The Heya7ds special says it is understood
issue proclamation of universal emancipa-
iton. including the border States.
The Times sp. cial says the committee on
the conduct ofthr war will soon examine into
the cause Of the inactivity Of the iron clad feet
off Charleston harbor.
From two intercepted rebel letters VT CLEAN
much interesting information. One letter
says that Union association has been form
cd in Virginia. and is known to have over
one thousand members, some OF whom are
wealthy and influential citizens. The letter
says jeff. Davis has ordered several suspc-
ious persons to be arrested and that his agents
arc now ON the hunt for all suspected traitors.
In the Senate bill granting lands to Ore
gon to aid in the construction of military
posts was passed.
Hart/ort Feb. l7.-The Union State Con-
venton Of Connecticut to-day re-nominated
all Of the present State officers.
Chattanooga, Feb. 19-Adj. Gen. Thomas
aud staff arrived yesterday from Knoxville
Longstrret had re,reated beyond French
Broad river to avoid contest with our greatly
superior forces. The bridges at London will
communication between Nashville and Knox
Vile will then be perfect.
Johnston has concentrated his forces ut
Dalton, ga, and advanced his picket lines
to Ringold. Fearful of m attack, he cannot
spare reintorcrmrns for Polk.
The Mobile Neus says Polk has been
shamefully outgrncralcd by Sherman, who had
advanced beyond Meridian, and got between
him aud Montgomery.
The Marietta Rebel has rumors of hard
fight in Mississippi on the 18th. No partic-
ulars.
Rebel papers contain the following:
Charleston, Feb. l2.-Onr batteries opened
fire on Morris Island for two hours this morn
ing. Only four shells were fired by the cuemy
into the city.
Charleston, Feb. 13.-The enemy have
Withdrawn their forces from Johnson's Island,
and are reported to have gone of in gunboats
The Yankees at Morris Island are engaged in
repairing injuries to their batteries, caused by
our Smelling.
Aobile. Feb. 1O-Wirt Adams attacked a
Federal train near Meridian yesterday, de-
stroying so wagons, and capturing the mules
and drivers. Keinfo, c~ments coming up he
was compelled to retreat. lie managed, how.
ever to carry off some prisoners. Our loss
was six killed and wounded.
Dalton, (Ga.), Feb. IA Yankee force
which landed at jacksonville, Florida. some
days ago. penetrated to Baldwin. 20 miles from
tho coast, with force estimated at 5000
strong.
The Montgomery, Alabama Nail curses
Polk for permitting Gen. Sherman to proceed
thus far without attacking him.
Kn0rriHe, Frb. ia Reconnaissance has
been made to within six miles Of Savirrville.
No rebels were discovered a correspondent
reports but few in that vicinity, the main
body having fallen back.
Halijar, Feb. 19.-The africa. with Liv-
erpool dates TO the 9th. has arrived.
Lxbec. Feb. 4th.-The Danes have evacu-
atcd Schleswig, aud Donnewick is falling back
to Flanders. The Germans are pursuing.
San Francisco Feb, 2O.-GoId was quoted
in New York yesterday at l5sOl59.
Boston, Feb. 23.-Vesses arrived bring
news from Capttown, Africa. Dec. goth.
They state that the privateer Txscarora was
seized by British authorities. for violation Of
neutrality laws in landing portions Of her car
60 on the coast.
New York, Feb. 23.-Sppcial dispatches
say that the District Court, Eastern District
Of Virginia. at Norfolk, Feb. goth, decided
condemnation Of pr"perty under contiscation
law. DEGREES cover large amount Of pro.
pcrty.
The Maryland Convention instructed the
delegates to the National Convention to vote
for Lincoln first aud the only person for
President.
Within few weeks the Secretary Of the
Navy has decided to add another feet to the
Navy. Preparations have been made to con-
struct tn. new vessels entirely Of iron. They
are not intended to participate in actual bat |
tie.
Fortress Monroe, Feb. 23.-Dispatchrs