The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-08

time to throw small rifle pits. Skirmishing
was going On all this time Abou; p. m.
the rebel batteries opened for the purpose
Of developing our position and strength
but no reply was made. They then charg-
ed across an open field, but our men were
ready and gave them such a gallinR 6re as
to cause them to fall back in disorder, leav-
ing many dead and wounded on the field.
After repeating the attempt to dislodge
our men and failing each time, a relief
force was sent around to turn the right
flank the division Of Col. Murphy, of the
69th New York, who was posted here, with
his right resting on a swamp, and fully
prepared for such movement. Here again
the rebels suffered severe loss, as they at
tempted to break our lines. They were
finally forced 10 give it up, and sooH after
dark the firing ceased, the rebels falling
back 10 their works.
Our loss during the day was quite light,
probably not over 100 altogether, although
The exact number is not known. Col. Muir
ply was wounded in the knee, but not
severely, while giving orders to his men.
The correspondent Of the New York
Herald was captured and robbed, but sue
ceeded in escaping and reaching our lines.
The enemy's loss must be heavy, as they
repeatedly charged Our line, each time suf-
fering severely. We took about 200 pris
Oners. Some of them report that they re-
ceived orders early in the morning, to keep
a sharp lookout as it was believed our army
was on the move We expect great bat
tie tomorrow, with more decisive results
than was obtained to-day. The weather is
clear and cold and suitable for movements
in this country.
jsigned) W. D. McGREGoR.
NEW YoRK, Feb. THE Commercially
Washington special says Admiral Goldsbo-
rough is in the city perfecting the organiza
ton Of the fleet for European waters. 1t is
expected its composition will be highly
credtable TO the country. 1t will be com
posed of some Of our finest and largest
frigates which naval success have relieved |
from the blockade duty, and possibly an
iron clad one of the large class may be adj
ded to it.
AUGUSTA, Feb. THE Maine Legislature
ratified the Constitutional amendment,
ahol;shing slavery, to-day.
TRENTON, Feb. Gov. Parker to-day
sent message to both houses, enclosing a
copy of the joint resolution passed by Con-
gres', in regard. to the Constitutional
abolishing slavery.
In the Senate Mr.. Connell moved that the
Committee on Federal Relations report on
Thursday.
Senators Chandler, Blinkley, and Ran
dolph opposed immediate action.
The Joint Committee asked and obtained
permission to set during the session.
The Committee intend to make thorough
examination and will report on the subject.
QUEBEC, Feb. THE debate on the Con-
federation scheme opened last night in
Parliament Attorney General Mcdonald |
made lengthy speech on the subject.
WAsaIxGroS, Feb. THE Secretary Of |
The Treasury has, with the approval of the
President, designated the port of Fernan-
dina, Fla, as place for the purchase Of
products of insurectionary States on Gov
eminent account, in accordance with pro-
visions of the sth section Of act of Congress,
approved July. 1854.
NEw YonK, Feb. Cotton decidedly |
higher under the advance in gold IS for
niddling.
Gold irregular and unsettled; opening at
2 l6, closing at l24.