The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-03-14
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By Telegraph
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Reported Victory BY Sherman
Bragg Twice Defeated.
A Battery and 200 Prisoners
Taken.
Gold Declining.
Rebel Soldiers Petition for Peace
appointment OF POsmasters.
Important Mexican News.
Gen9Bailey's LOulSIan Expedition
Extension OF Trade at Memphis.
Important Mexican News.
Gem BaIley's LOuISIan Expedition
Extension of Trade at Memphis.

that on the day before the eth, Bragg agai
attacked Cox's force, making Two assaults
which wers repulsed with heavy loss t
Bragg. Ruger's division Of The I'd corp
captured one battery of artillery, and 20
prisoners. The enemy left the field in con
fusion, and all their killed and wounded
fell into our hands.
NEw YoRK, March 1S.-Tbe Post says the
Sanitary Commission on tbelIth dispatched
steamer to Newbern with supplies, and
another is leading to sail in few days fol
the same place
NEw YoRK, March 1s.-Gold is rather ex-
cited, and large holders are uneasy and
anxious to cell. The moment they attempt
to throw any on the market the prices re-
cede. After the news from Sheridan it de
elined to Is71z.
Vera Cruz papers brought by the Liberty
have the following The four thousand
prisoners captured at 0aluca have been re-
moved to Puebla. Among them were sew
eral deserters from the French srmy who
had been entrusted with important COM
mands by the defending party. It is sup
posed that the prisoners will be detailed TO
labor on public works. The dispersion Of
VareY's guerrilla hands is reported. The
Estappette and France Mexican journals
declare that in consequence of the fail OF
Oaluca, the Jusrez Generals Echsgrey and
Garria have both given in their submission
to the Emperor. By order of the Emperor
War Department with necessary officers
has been formed in Mexico.
WASHINGTON, March l3.-Among other
POstmssters recently confirmed by tho SEN
ate, are the following: j. J. Cochrane, Lam
caster, Pa; n. L. COnelly, Dayton, Ohio;
NJ. s. Huntington, Galens, Illinois; Almond
Clapp, Buffalo; John j. Speed, HOwesville,
and W. A. Howard, Detroit.
The amount appropriated by the late
Congress for the purchase of cavalry and
artillery horses is 81, 200, 900, and for the
purchase Of gun powder and lead 10 sol, 900.
Officers Of volunteers, now in commission
below Brigsdier General, who shall continue
in the military service till the close Of Che
war, are to receive, upon being mustered
out, three months pay proper.
New Yosx, March 13.--GOld dealers have
reports that Sherman had heavy eight and
defeated the rebels, and captured large
number Of prisoners and munitions of war.
The report has had its effect on the gold
market.
The Times Shenandoah correspondent
says among the papers found in Early's
baggage, was q letter from JEFF Davis in
reply to petition Of soldiers to have the
war brought TO close, as they had fought
four years and accomplished nothing. Davis
reply is characteristics. He simply ex-
pressed the hope that it does not represent
the feelings of a majority Of his men.
NEW YORK, March 1S.-By the steamer
Liberty we have Havana dates 20 the sth,
from Vera Cruz to the 81, and Mexico to the
2lst ult.
She brings the DEGREES Of MAMMALIAN,
one granting religious liberty, and the 9TH
er appropriating the seculsrism Of the
Church, property ordained BY the RePubli-
can Government, in 1851.
Nothing definite as to the capture Of OAK
AGA was received. OH
The city of slacapoaxtia was captured BY
Imperialists on the 17tn.
The reported submission Of Generals
Echagrey is untrue, as be still holds out.
The Spanish and Italian ministers had
arrived ct Vera Cruz.
Don Dias RobleshAd had returned from
Matamoras, after instituting several reforms
and getting on foot many internal improve.
ments.
There are reported outrages at MatamOras
on Union refugees. Two ships on Belgian
and one on Spanish seas have arrived at
Havana.
A bold attempt by pirates to capture the
American steamer Shooting Star was at
tempted on the 4th in the hsrbor Of Havana,
but failed. II was repeated the next night,
wheE, with the assistance Of the authorities,
boat containing 20 men was captured.
They were liberated. The steamer Owl, re-
fusing crew list, has been detained in
port. The steamer Francis has been re-
eeiving arms, for what purpose was not
known. The pirate Moaet had a dinner
given him at Havsna-
CAIRc, March Is Gen. Bailey's exPsdi-
ton from Ration Rouge into the interior Of
Louisiana and Mississippi consists Of three
Thousand cavalry With strong supply Of
artillery. At last accounts the expedition
occupied Clinton, La This section Of coun-
try contains many loyal people, and it is
believed this occupation is designed to be
permanent. Gen. smith Is on trip 70 the
vicinity Of Mobile. He has not yet been
assigned TO any command. Large bodies
Of troops are leaving here for the vicinity
Of Nozzle; also some movements in other
directions.
The steamship Guiding Star has been
temporarily taken by the military for the
transportation Of troops to Mobile.
A AIstamorss letter Of the ist says that
Disz was besieging oaxaes, which was held
By Bozsrss. The situation Of the former
was very critical.
The Morning Star arrived to-day. Cotton
has declined &c, for low middling, y. No
lssses aetiYe at IsIs233l.
Later esdsrs have been received 70 for
ward provisions 10 the North, and thou
sand barrels Of lard are nov awaiting ship
msnt 10 New York. Tonnage scarce. Cot
ton freights 70 New York &c. Bankers
aight checks on New York a. par. The
Z. S. Kennedy, from Boston, has arrived.
CAIs0, March 1s.-Four hundred and fhy
paroled prisoners, from New Orleans, be- I
longing 10 a western regiment, arrived To- !
day and will go north e. sooH Is transporta-
ti0a can be had.
Gen. Washburn has thrown the entire |
Distrlct Of West Tsnnassss open % trade. /
citiEans can cone freely 70 Memphis with /
the products Of the country and take out
family supplies. This will continue only
50 long as the people manifest loyal feeling
towards the government
Nav YeaK, March Is.-Coiton quiet 81 Y
ana -.
Gold heavy and lover, opening A. 1911.
dscIining 70 1881 and closing a. Is55<9lse.