Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-02-20

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From our Extra Of Monday.l
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
DATES TO FEBRUARY 3.
RUMoRS OF WAR WITT FRANCE
Death Of Governor Gamble.
5000 REBs. ENLISTED IN U. 8. ARMY
1900 lIBILs TAXI THE OATH.
REBELS. DEFE1TFn. IN TENN.
Washington. Feb. 1.--Trumbulrs report
from the Judicial COMMITTEES on facts con-
nected with the release Of James w. Hunt
from the Old Capitol prison recently, exoner-
ates Senator Hale from blame in accepting
fees for services in acting as counsel before
the Judicial Board.
Ncw York, Feb. 2.-The Worlds special
dispatch says: 1t is rumored in official cir
cles that we are on the eve of war with
France. Secretary Seward is said to have
adopted such a course towards the French
Government concerning the French occupa-
tion Of Mexico. as to elicit a reply from the
French Minister, in accordance with which
the United States must absolutely recede
from its former position or 90 to war to main
tain it. 1t is certain there is some Sc.
rious difficulty with the French Cabinet.
Mr.. Seward, in view Of the certainty of q
war with Europe, takes the highest possible
ground.
A private dispatch says, Caleb Lynn of
Lynnsville, New York, has been appointed
Governor Of Idaho.
Richmond papers contain accounts Of the
running ashore and burning by our feet of
ry. She was no doubt steamer on her first
voyage.
The papers also contain an address from
Gen. Lee to his army, in which he says he
considers it due the army to state that the
temporary reduction of rations is caused by
circumstances beyond his control, and it is
hoped that arrangements now being made
will reduce the necessity Of its longer dura-
ton.
New York, Feb. 2.-The Philadelphia
Enquirer says:
Twelve hundred rebels, who have taken
the oath of allegiance, arrived yesterday
from the West.
The Philadelphia Post says:
information has been received that Gil
more will come North in two weeks. He is
now at Hilton Head. Everything in his De-
partment has settled down into the old rou-
tine. Several of his best regiments have
been sent elsewhere. Others are preparing
to follow.
There are rumors Of a raid to-day upon
Marysville, Virginia. Trains on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad are running regu-
larly.
The late call for troops will necessitatc an
additional appropriation of 5000, 0,000, 900.
Army appropriation bills appropriate $780,
QOO, 900.
Fortress Monroe, Jan. 29.-Richmond pa
pers have the following, dated Mobile, Jan.
25th:
Twelve transports have passed down the
Mississippi within the past few days.
Gen. Sherman and staff has arrived at
Louisville.
The Court Of Inquiry in the. case Of Nc
Maj Gen. Hunter presiding.
Chicago Jas. 3l.-The National lntelli-
gescer Of January 23d says, that deserters who
entered the Federal lines few days since re-
port that rebel General with Texas troops
was marching from the intefior II Western
Louisiana, intending to blockade tho river
temporarily in order to get arms and sup
plies. It also says that Bragg and staff arr
expected to tross the river and assume COM
mand of the rebel forces.
New York, February 2.-The correspond
ent of the Boston Journal. writing from Ship
Island, under date of January 28th, says:
Last night small boats came down to the
Sound with the intelligence that the rebels at
Fort Morgan had revolted.
Four men escaped in the darkness and
came to Ship Island in small boats. From
them we learned the first intelligence, since
then it has been confirmed by dispatches.
News has been received to the effect that
70 or 80 rebels had been condemned to be
shot in Mobile.
Je6ersox City, (Ao.) Feb. 1.-The Leg
islature adjourned to-day to attend the funer-
al of Gov. Gamble, which will take place
tomorrow.
The Message of Lieutenant Governor
Halls sent to the Legislature announcing the
death of Governor Gamble. concluded as
follows:
My constant effort has always been to sus.
tain the Government in all its efforts to sup
press the rebellion. In doing this shall
not be solicitous to find fault with the Gov
ernment or prominent Generals in the field.
shall rather defend them.
New York. February 3.-Intercepted let
tiers Of rebel ladies prove that Of 5000 caval.
ry sent into tho valley Of the Shenandoah
during the recent operations. not over 500
returned.
Dessrt~rs continue tn arrive from the front,
and report great scarcity Of provisions and