The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

monstratiOns.
The Richmond Enquirer states that q
cartel has been effected for the exchange of
all rebel prisoners in the hands Of the Fed
Gen. Grant has, in letter to the Senate
Military Committee, expressed . wish for
the confirmation of Gen. SCho6eld.
The Governors Of the Western States
have modified their request of the Presi-
dent for the call of troops for the defense
of the Border States. They now limit their
request to 5000 men for six months. 1t
piled with.
The House Military Committee will re-.
port adversely to allowing Brigadiers pay
to Colonies commanding BriRadee: also
against allowing officers to receive any du-
ring the raising of regiments.
New YORK, April 22-Advices from Hill
ton Head report the evacuation Of Pilitkla,
Florida, by our forces, who brought away
everything In the shape Of military stores.
They were not molested by the enemy. A
number of families came away with them.
They report the steamer Gen. Hunter de-
strOyed by t0rpedoes on st. Johns river
on the 18th, IL miles above Jacksonville.
The Quartermaster of the steamer was kill
ed; others aboard saved. She had neither
cargo or paOengers.
Times special
The House Judiciary Committee are
ready to report the Senate bill abolishing
slavery by constitutional amendment
They will endeavor to get An early vote,
but it il doubtful if the necessary two
thirds will be found in favor Of it.
It ID believed the Missouri contested cleo.
ton, Blair against Knox, will be referred
back to the people.
the rebels are busily strengthening the for
tificatiors about Richmond. The opinion
prevails there that Lee will fall back there
when Grant advances, and no considerable
resistance be made along the line Of the
Rapidan.
lTs16xn's special.]
Gen. Blair has been ordered by the Pres
ident to resume the command of his corps,
and will depart tomorrow.
New YORK, April 23.-The Herald s
Newburn letter Of the 18th states that q
detachment Of the 18th New York Cavalry
yesterday drove in the enemy's pickets at
Beaver Creek, Is miles from Kingston, and
destroyed good sized cotton mill with q
large amount Of cotton. The object of the
expedition was accomplished without loss.
The HerdidS Alexandria dispatch re-
ports the capture of 81 of Moseby's men
and deserters from our army, near Louis
burg. Our loss was one man killed and
two wounded.
WASHINGTON, April pa special to
the Post says: The Chronicle of this morn
ing contains an authoritative denial of the
story that Gen. Grant and the Secretary OF
War have Quarreled.
The votes in the House last night upon
items Of the Tax bill, relating to Petroleum
and Pig Iron, to increase the taxes on
these articles, will be adhered to. Other
items will also be raised. The House is
making good Roadway on the Tax bill in
in Committee.
A special to the Commercial says: Peo-
pie who are predicting immediate battles
in Virginia viii doubtless be disappointed,
unless Gen. Lee either advances in force OF
makes demonstration towards Pennsyl-
mia.
POSTS Special
WAsHINoroN; April 25.-The rain of las,
night retards military operations.
The Navy Department is trying to recov-
er the ground lost ut Plymouth:
The rebel rams will be attended to. A
rebel spy in Baltimore has been sentenced
to be hung.
WAsHIN0roN, April 28.-It 10 ascertain
ed that there Ia not monitor afloat that
does not draw too much water to pass over
the bar at the mouth Of ALTERNATE Sound.
There are strong indications that the
Senate will pass Mr.. Stevens joint reso-
luton for the temporary raising of the tar
i'll, although efforts will be made to exempt
all goods now in bond.
hear that the Senate Military Commit
tee have agreed to recommend an apprO-
priation Of "a, O0O, 900 for the payment Of
volunteers to be called tor less than lO0
days.
GHeralTs Correspondence
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, April 2.-General
Fitz Hugh Lee has made his appearance in
the neighborhood OF Charles City with q
cavalry force variously estimated from
$500 to 5000. The greater part of this
force is composed Of re-enlisted veterans,
who have just returned from furlough.-
Col. Robbins also commands force in this
vicinity. Charles City G. H. is garrisoned
by Picket's old Infantry Division, under
Gen. Ely. A regiment of heavy artillery
is stationed near York river, where they
are reported t. be engaged throwing up
earthworks. Troops are concentrating al
all the immediate points between York
and James rivers. COntrabands state that
great excitement prevails among the in.
habitants Of this region, and a Yankee ad-
vance il momentarily expected.