... to President Lincoln in person. This request was declined by the President and Cabinet, but before their determination could be communicated, the Torpedo had left its moorings and proceeded up the James River , without waiting for an answer.--(Docs. 23 and 34.) Vicksburgh, Miss., was surrendered to the National forces under the command of Major-General Grant.--(Docs. 25, 36, 94, and 141.) Abrah...