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Destructive fire. Wilmington, April 29. --A fire occurred last night on the west side of the river, which consumed the offices of the Wilmington and Manchester railroad, thirty-four freight cars of the Georgia Central road, and every building south of the depot, including the Confederate cotton press, Berry's Marine railway, and all the cotton stored south of the ferry — about six thousand bales of cotton. Loss estimated at from six to ten millions of dollars. [Second Dispatch.] ored south of the ferry — about six thousand bales of cotton. Loss estimated at from six to ten millions of dollars. [Second Dispatch.] Wilmington, April 29. --At the fire this morning about 4,400 bales of cotton, 25 freight cars, the railroad offices, rosin oil works, cotton press, Berry's ship yard shed, &c., were burned. The loss is estimated at five millions. The Confederate Government loses about one million; the balance falls on individuals. Insurance only about $10,000
From the Southwest. Dalton, April 29. --A large force of the enemy, consisting of infantry, artillery, and cavalry, attacked the pickets on the Ringgold road this morning, capturing ten and wounding several. The pickets retreated nearly to Tunnel Hill, when they were met by reinforcements, and turned upon the Yankees, and after a short engagement drove the enemy back. The loss on either side is small, and the affair is regarded simply as a reconnaissance to discover our position.--The enemy was also reported moving out slowly from Cleveland, yesterday, in the direction of Red Clay.