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Warrensburg (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 23
vening, on his way to St. Louis, with important dispatches to Gov. Gamble. He left Bates county on Friday, and reports that Col. Jennison had burned the village of Austin, in Cass county, instead of Rose Hill. Jennison, after leaving Austin, went in a northeasterly direction. The Union men in Johnson county were so much exasperated at the entourages that have been committed by the Secessionists that nothing but the presence of the Federal troops will save the towns of Lexington and Warrensburg from being burned. The movements of Col. Jennison are kept secret, but enough is known to warrant the opinion that certain notorious rebels in Johnson county and their dupes will be bagged. A Government train of about twenty wagons and seventy-five men is reported to have been captured about five miles northeast of Georgetown by a party of rebels. The intelligence was conveyed to Col. Thayer, of the First Nebraska regiment, at Georgetown, who promptly dispatched a party in pursuit
Annapolis (Maryland, United States) (search for this): article 23
ajor. Cairo, Jan. 8. --Flag Officer Foote, with the gun-boats Essex, Lexington, and Tyler, made a reconnaissance down the Mississippi yesterday morning. He went within 200 yards of the range of the rebel batteries. On his return, he was fired at by the rebel gun-boat Mohawk, to which he replied, but the shots all fell short. The flag officer is highly satisfied with the reconnaissance, and has examined all points on the river as near as two miles to Columbus. A despatch from Cape Girardeau yesterday, says that a detachment of the Seventh Illinois Cavalry, while scouting, had captured Major Williams, of Jeff. Thompson's band. The Surveyor of the port of Metropolis has seized a large quantity of gold face, morphine, and other costly drugs, intended for the rebels. The goods were from Cincinnati. The English war vessel which arrived at Annapolis, Md., on the 6th inst, is still anchored off the harbor. As yet none of the officers or crew have gone ashore.
Austin (Texas, United States) (search for this): article 23
tor McDougal, of California, that Gen. Shields was a Secessionist at heart, it is rumored in first circles to-day, that billet doux have passed between these gentlemen for a trial of skill with pistols, at a convenient "pinking" distance. Senator McDougal is sojourning at the Astor House here, and Gen. Shields is in Washington. Considerable anxiety is manifested on the part of the friends of the above gentleman, as to how the matter will end. State of Affairs in Missouri--burning of Austin — Exasperation of Union men, &c. Sedalia, Mo., Jan. 7. --An express messenger from Col. Nugent's regiment, stationed at West Point, in Bates county, arrived here yesterday evening, on his way to St. Louis, with important dispatches to Gov. Gamble. He left Bates county on Friday, and reports that Col. Jennison had burned the village of Austin, in Cass county, instead of Rose Hill. Jennison, after leaving Austin, went in a northeasterly direction. The Union men in Johnson county
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 23
tion. From the Annapolis correspondent of the Baltimore Clipper, of the 8th inst., we glean the following information with regard to the Burnside expedition: The embarkation of the troops for the Burnside expedition commenced yesterday morning, and is still progressing as rapidly as possible. A number of vessels have received their complement of men and stores, and are anchored in the stream awaiting the readiness of the remaining transports, when the grand armada will sail to Fortress Monroe, and thence to--. Here your humble correspondent must pause, as all other humble correspondents have been compelled to do; not, however, with the insinuation that "if I dared I might tell you, " or "the destination of the fleet has been revealed to me, but from prudential motives I am compelled to withhold it from your numerous readers; but with honest confession that I do not know, and am charitable enough to believe that no one else knows but these who have a right. A silly
United States (United States) (search for this): article 23
to sailors and marines in actual service of the United States, under such regulations as the Post Office Deparurnish the sum total of the floating debt of the United States, giving as ar as practicable, the heads under whdischarging my official duty as a Senator of the United States, in acting upon the nomination of Mr. Shields astary be authorized to issue on the credit of the United States, $100,000,000 of them, and bearing interest, paybe received for all debts and demands due to the United States, and for all salaries, debts and demands, owing by the United States to individuals, corporations and associations within the United States; and shall aUnited States; and shall also be lawful money, and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, and shall be exchangeable time, at their par value at the Treasury of the United States, and at the offices of the Assistant Treasurers eable for the coupons or registered bonds of the United States, bearing 6 per cent. interest." The Satanic
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 23
Washington, Jan. 8.-- Senate.--Mr. Powell presented the resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky, asking that Senators procure the repeal of the law allowing Judges of U. S. Courts to hold terms of the Court at Covington, Paducah, and Louisville. Referred. Mr. Powell also presented the resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky, favoring the construction of a railroad connecting Kentucky with East Tennessee, and thus making a connection with the loyal men in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Referred. House.--Mr. Colfax, from the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, reported a bill, which was passed, extending the provisions of the law of July last, which authorizes soldiers to send letters through the mails without prepayment of postage, to sailors and marines in actual service of the United States, under such regulations as the Post Office Department may prescribe. The postage to be paid by the recipients. Mr. Hickman, from the Judiciary Committee, repo
Hampton Roads (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 23
triumph of the Federal arms, and another disgraceful scrubber by the fleet-footed chivalry. The embarkation is necessarily slow, and the greater portion of the week may pass before all she vessels are prepared to sail. The departure will be hurried as much as possible, however, in view of the very cold weather that threatens a blockade of this harbor more effectually than that which invited the Nashville to a pleasant trip across the sea." Arrival of some of the expedition in Hampton Roads — great Rejoicing at old Point. From the Norfolk Day Book, of Saturday, we take the following: We are reliably informed that three light draught gun-boats, and the same number of large lake or sound boats, arrived in the Roads yesterday about noon. They were all filled with troops, and the three former were recognized by our informant as a portion of the Burnside expedition. The troops — numbering, as was estimated, between four and six thousand--were landed at Old Point. Th
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 23
and on his arrival it was thought that active operations would be resumed. Gen. Kelley is at Cumberland, and is still very low from the effects of his wound. He has never quite recovered since he was struck down at Philippi. From the upper Potomac. Frederick, Jan. 8. --There is no new movement here or up the river. It is believed that Jackson has been joined by Generals Anderson and Loring's Brigades, and gone to attack Gen. Kelly. All eyes are now turned towards Romney. Jackson's rebel force probably exceeds ten thousand men. Gen. Hamilton, of the Second Brigade, is recovering from a severe billions attack. Last night was the coldest of the season here, but the troops are all comfortable, and make no complaints of hardships. A report is current at Wheeling, that the enemy's forces were in full retreat from Hancock. Gen. Shields and Senator M'Dougall--a Duel on the Tapis. A card was recently published in the Northern journals from General Sh
West Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 23
nate.--On motion of Mr. Sherman, the bill to increase the number of Cadets at West Point was taken up, the question being on the amendment that cadets be dismissed if Mr. Trumbull opposed the passage of the bill. He believed it was owing to West Point that the war languished as it has. If West Point was abolished, military tactWest Point was abolished, military tactics would be taught all over the country. He was opposed to increasing the number of cadets, especially at this time. Mr. Clark said he should not vote for the bill now, but he could not join in the tirade against West Point. Treason had been taught more in the Senate of the United States than in the school at West Point. West Point. After considerable discussion, the question was then taken on the passage of the bill, and resulted — yeas 12, nays 25; no the bill was rejected. House.--A man. 7. --An express messenger from Col. Nugent's regiment, stationed at West Point, in Bates county, arrived here yesterday evening, on his way to St. Louis, wi
Romney (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 23
ia continues active. A brilliant affair is announced to have taken place at Blue's Gap, east of Romney, at daybreak on Tuesday morning, when a detachment of General Kelly's forces, commanded by Col. ding one commissioned officer were captured. None of the Union soldiers were killed. From Romney. A Yankee letter from Romney says: There are now some seven thousand troops at that poRomney says: There are now some seven thousand troops at that point, including six companies of cavalry and two of artillery, all thoroughly equipped and in a most efficient state. There has been no advance yet, nor will there be until large reinforcements are received.--Gen. Rosecrans was expected at Romney daily, and on his arrival it was thought that active operations would be resumed. Gen. Kelley is at Cumberland, and is still very low from the effects o Anderson and Loring's Brigades, and gone to attack Gen. Kelly. All eyes are now turned towards Romney. Jackson's rebel force probably exceeds ten thousand men. Gen. Hamilton, of the Second Bri
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