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tches, prevented me from making a personal examination of the works. I was, therefore, compelled to delegate Lieut. Com. S. Phelps, of the Flag-Ship Benton. A. H. Foote, Flag-Officer, Congratulations of the Navy Department. Washington, April 9. --The following congratulatory letter was sent to-day to Flag-OfficerFlag-Officer Foote, by telegraph: Navy Department, Washington, April 9, 1862. Flag-Officer A. H. Foote, commanding the gunboats on the Western waters. A nation's thanks are due to you and the brave officers and men of the flotilla on the Mississippi, whose labors and gallantry at Island No.10, which surrendered to you yesterFlag-Officer A. H. Foote, commanding the gunboats on the Western waters. A nation's thanks are due to you and the brave officers and men of the flotilla on the Mississippi, whose labors and gallantry at Island No.10, which surrendered to you yesterday, have for weeks been watched with intense interest. Your triumph is not the less appreciated because it was protracted, and finally bloodiness. To that Being who has protected you through so many perils, and carried you onward to successive victories, be all praise for His continued goodness to our country, and espec
ston's body was left on the battle-field, and is now in our possession, as well as the bodies of a large number of other prominent rebel officers. Reception of the news in Congress. Washington April 9 --The synopsis of the report of the Tennessee battle was read both in the Senate and House, and listened to with unusual silence! In the latter branch there was a slight applause, which suddenly ceased on the announcement of the heavy losses suffered. The latest dispatch from Commodore Foote was also read, and this was received enthusiastically by the House. Still Another account. Chicago April 9 --The Times account of the battle at Pittsburg Landing, on Sunday and Monday, says that the enemy surprised Gen. Prentiss's brigade, which was in the advance five miles beyond Pittsburg, at five o'clock on Sunday morning, taking two regiments of prisoners and capturing the General. The fight continued during the entire day, the enemy driving our forces back with f