The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-10

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General Grant telegraphs from Nashville that an
expedition sent by General Foster from Knoxville
against the rebel General Thomas and his gueril-
las at Quallatown. succeeded in capturing that
place, driving the guerilla band into the noun.
tains, killing and woundirg two hundred and
fifteen Of them and taking fifty prisoners.
Quiet has been restored on the Rapidan since
the return Of our forces. A range Of rife pits
were constructed by the rebels opposite Norton's
Ford. supported by line of breastwcrls.
1t was stated by deserters TO General Kelleys
lines yesterday that oil the Union prisoners were
to be sent away from Richmond, and that the
mails coming to the rebel soldiers al stopped
The retreat Of the rebels from before Newbern,
N. c., Is confirmed by the Richmond papers. An
expedition was sent from our lines at Newport up
White Oak river to reconnoitre and captured q
whole company Of rebel cavalry. The Union COM
mand was under Colonel Jourdan. II travelled
seventy miles in less than two days, and did not
lose q man. Deserters are coming into the camps
in large numbers. The town Of Warsaw, N. c.,
was entirely destroyed by fire on the 3lst ult.
Our news from the South to-day is very impor
tant, diffusive and interesting.
We give full particulars Of the panic created in
approach Of our troops at Bottoms Bridge, the
main facts Of which we published yesterday. The
people at the rebel capital were in state Of wild
excitement. The citizens rushed to arms; mounted
officers galloped through the city; artillery ram
bled along the streets, and the local militia, at
the sound Of the alarm bell, hastened to the fort
locations. Richmond, however, is not taken yet,
and the "scare" abated on Monday when it was
understood that the yankees" had fallen back
from the Chckahcminy.
The Richmond Examiner Of the sth says that for
several days past the government has been inpos-
session of facts that limited, beyond doubt, TO
the existence Of secret organization Of disloyal
men, having for its object the forcible release Of
the prisoners held at Libby and on Belle Isle. the
assassination of President Davis, and the destruc.
tion Of the government buildings and workshops.
A German named Heinz. was arrested as the
ringleader Of the plot.
Our own correspondents in captivity at Rich
nond and New Orleans furnish some highly inter-
estng facts concerning the state OF affairs IN the
rebel dominions.
The rebels are said to have stsked much Of
heir hopes upon being able to maintain possession
OF Atlanta, Ga, and are determined to burn II
down II they cannot hold II.
By the arrival OF the steamer George Cromwell,
Captain Post, from New Orleans on the I'd inst,
we have very interesting news from Louisiana
The salient points Of General Banks letter 10 the
Free State General Committee win be found in
our issue to-day. The first Monday Of April has
been set apart for the election Of members.
Our correspondents letters contain variety Of
most interesting news. The people Of Louisiana
aud Texas are almost starving and crave peace
on any terms. Our captured correspondents, Mr..
Finley Anderson, Is to be sent to Alexandra hy
the next steamer for exchange
cONGREss.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Sumner presented
several numerousfy signed petitions In favor ~ the
entire abolition Of slavery, which gave rise to an
interesting debate on the Crittendsn compromise
proposition. The bill revying the grade Of lieu
tenant general was reported, with the clauses
making said officer general in-chief Of the army
and recommending General Grant for the position
struck out. A bill prohibiting speculation in coin
Sherman, and referred to the Finance Committee
Mr.. Powell introduced bill amending the consti.
tuition so as TO provide new method Of elec,ine
tile President Of the United States. I, was re-.
ferred 10 the Judiciary Committee A bill provid.
ing for additional judicial district for New York
was introduced and referred. The bill for pro.
noting the enlistment Of colored troops was then
sslcn up. discussed. and It's further consideration
postponed tll Thursday The Senate then nd
lelsaed..