Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-27

except the larger ysaaeis were In Cape Fcsr rivsr.
On the night Of Tho ls{h hye blocksde runners jfAn
Fishery, and were captured by our hcet. Their
names were not ascertahed
The aIassachpsetts brings 200 :nyallds and disf
charged soldiers.
n A1uiaAL poRrER's REPORT.
" AsuISGroN, january 2l.--Admira Porter, in
his detailed report OF tho attack on Fort Fisher,
gives the total number OF naval officers Killed anu
wounded Il, and OF others killed, wounded and
missing, including the explosion Of the magazine,
800 lie states that the rebels have blown up Fort
Caswell and the rebel steamers Tallahassee, and
that ''we will be in Wilmington before long"
FROM GEN. THOMAS Army.
CAIRo, January 2l.-The present indications are
that General Thomas army will not soon move
from itspresent position on the Tennessee river, as
winter quarters are being constructed.
.Adjutant General Thomas and staff passed down
the river on the steamer Rocket.
Over two hundred rebel prisoners have arrived
from Rock island, destined South 10 be exchanged.
THIRTY BRITISH GrSBoATs ORDERED TO THg LANES.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Toronto Leader OF to-
day says that the British Government have ordered
thirty gunboats, carrying three thousand tive huh
bred trained men, to be sent out from England to
TO the Lakes, aud they win probably bs here as soon
| as navigation opens. ~, &ta
TINE LAKE ERIE RAID.
TORONTO, jan 20--lh the case of Burleigh, the
Lake Erie raider, judgment Mas given to-day by
| Recorder Dugher. The court was crowded, and
large number of Southerners were present, Bur-
leigh was committed, subject to the sxtradition
der the treaty. The prisoners counsel applied im-
mediately Tor a writ OF habeas corpus aud stay Of
proceedings. .-..s-,, r-.ssr
TIE GEORGIA RAILROADS TO DE REPAlRED. 3
i WASHINGTON, Jan. 2I.--A force of 800 men are on
the eve OF leaving Annapolis for Savannah, TO lie
employed in repairing the railroads connecting with
THAI city.
REFLECTION OF SENATOR WILSON.
BosToy, Mass, Jan: 20.-TEe Massachusetts, Sen.
ale to-day voted Ex-senator IA the following re.
suit hepry a. Wilson, 81 John A. Andrew g
yIyANciAL KroRTs. "
NEW YORK, Jan 22.-The,saies of gold and stocks
at the evening exchange on Saturday rcarhed e..
| Uy0, UlO in currency.
NEW YORK, Jan. 81, 10 P. M.--Gold closed. at
lsS IL. AiIertne cali sales were made at 2vi IA.
EUROPEAN NEWS. eaza ~
BY the City Of Baltimore from Liverpool 4th via
Queenstown 9TH, We have, through Northern Jour.
mails, the following items Of European newss:
GREAT BRITAIN. 4, ..,irst.
President Lincoln's diSapproyal Of General Dix's
order "a pursue the marauders into Canada was re-
| ceiycd with great satisfaction, The papers gene
rally argue that Mr.. Lncon could do nothing less
Tne Times, editorialy, is very much inclined TO
sympaihze with the people OF the Northern States
IN the matter oil the 81. Adams raiders Ii main
tains that the authorities ought TO have taken tho
risk and responsibility Of OBTAINING the raiders TIL
the warrant signed BY the GD,erRor Generat -
II says that whatever fan. may attach to the Cana
dian authorities, the Goyerhment aud people vi
| England had no power ~ the matter, anu have no
other wish than VI carry out the extrsdton treaty
80. .1frt.f4a os..ff ssllf.
Mr. Cardwell, tiie SeAetary OF State for the Colo
MES In speech at Oxford asserted that the Cana
dian Government would maRtain inviolate the neu
Itray of the British territory and il the existing
tlaxs prove insufficient they will not longr remain
So The war news from America further aeprossed
the rebel loan, and il had declined to az, fall OF 10
| in week. r. i'i ~ t.t /"
Toe Times says that SherRans skill and daring is
rewarded with brilliant success, and the mass vi
ycnIies must raise the spirits OF the federals and
confirm them in the belief that throughout the South
they have no enemy capable at opposing their chief
/ armies. sfe'. -. 81
The British revenue derived during the year lsGl
was only &jO9 900 sterling below that Of tue prey-
GUS year. Notwithstanding the reduction OF several
millions In taxatipn. :
CaptainC orbeti, who commanded the steamer
Sea hing, nov the Shenandoah from London to
Madeira has been arrested for violating the enlist
melt actin eniisting men for the rebel navy,
4 FRANCE.
Napoleon, at the diplomatic reception on New
Years day, was congratulated by the Pspal Nun
clio, and III reply gave the assurance OF his earnest
efforts for the maintenance Of peace and justice.
The French Government and clergy manifest CON-
tmued hostility to the Pope's encyclical letter.
Prince Napoleon has been appointed Nce-Presi-
dcnt Of the friyy Council. sr ~
Tue Bourse was buoyant and higher. 'Rentes
&c cor
ITALY.
The Italian Minister OF Commerce has issued a
circular TO the Chambers OF Commerce. warn the
merchants against the <iolent fluctuations In Amer
lean paper currency.
Tue other Continental news is unmportant.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
January 3.-Tnc sales OF cotton yesterday amount
cd % 5000 bales, including 900 bales to speeua-
tors and Tor export. Tue market closed dun, with
decline OF Ia a I'D. ,s-...s, II ...-s-.i, =
The Manchester markets are dull and prices are
declining. Ea4
The market is steady, with the exception of wheat,
which has an upward tendency.
Nessrs. Bigand, Athya Co., and Boult, Eng
lish s. Brandon, report hour FIRM. what nrmcr,
with an advance OF Id. for winter red. Corn quiet
LATEST MARKETS. sY TELEGKArH.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 8, via Queenstown.-Sales of
cotton tor two days, G,000 bales, including 600
baesto SPECTATORS and for export. The market
continues dull, with slight decline all qualities
Bregdstuis steady. Provisions quiet and steady
Lard advancing. b 43
LONDON Jan. 5.--Consols closedst 1854 s. 7-s ;
Illinois Central, 81 l2 per cent discount Erie, 81