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The Daily Dispatch: March 10, 1863., [Electronic resource]

The affair at Gloucester Point. The information by parties from York river fails to confirm the reported fight at Gloucester Point on Sunday morning. On the contrary, passengers by the York train were positive in their assertions that nothing of the sort occurred. It is probable, therefore, that the "heavy firing" heard at day break was neither more nor less than the reports of Heaven's artillery, which took the people of Richmond by surprise at that early hour. Our information, which we regard as entirely reliable, is to the effect that a body of Confederate cavalry reconnoitered the enemy's position last Friday, and ascertained that the pickets of the enemy had been called in, and the troops withdrawn from the outer line of works to the strong fortifications on Glances or Point. These outer works, which are about a mile and a half this side, were entirely deserted. It was not deemed advisable, if, indeed, it was contemplated, to attack the Yankees in their stronghold, where

The affair at Gloucester Point. The information by parties from York river fails to confirm the reported fight at Gloucester Point on Sunday morning. On the contrary, passengers by the York train were positive in their assertions that nothing of the sort occurred. It is probable, therefore, that the "heavy firing" heard at day break was neither more nor less than the reports of Heaven's artillery, which took the people of Richmond by surprise at that early hour. Our information, which we regard as entirely reliable, is to the effect that a body of Confederate cavalry reconnoitered the enemy's position last Friday, and ascertained that the pickets of the enemy had been called in, and the troops withdrawn from the outer line of works to the strong fortifications on Glances or Point. These outer works, which are about a mile and a half this side, were entirely deserted. It was not deemed advisable, if, indeed, it was contemplated, to attack the Yankees in their stronghold, where

The affair at Gloucester Point. The information by parties from York river fails to confirm the reported fight at Gloucester Point on Sunday morning. On the contrary, passengers by the York train were positive in their assertions that nothing of the sort occurred. It is probable, therefore, that the "heavy firing" heard at day break was neither more nor less than the reports of Heaven's artillery, which took the people of Richmond by surprise at that early hour. Our information, which we Gloucester Point on Sunday morning. On the contrary, passengers by the York train were positive in their assertions that nothing of the sort occurred. It is probable, therefore, that the "heavy firing" heard at day break was neither more nor less than the reports of Heaven's artillery, which took the people of Richmond by surprise at that early hour. Our information, which we regard as entirely reliable, is to the effect that a body of Confederate cavalry reconnoitered the enemy's position last Friday, and ascertained that the pickets of the enemy had been called in, and the troops withdrawn from the outer line of works to the strong fortifications on Glances or Point. These outer works, which are about a mile and a half this side, were entirely deserted. It was not deemed advisable, if, indeed, it was contemplated, to attack the Yankees in their stronghold, where

he people of Richmond by surprise at that early hour. Our information, which we regard as entirely reliable, is to the effect that a body of Confederate cavalry reconnoitered the enemy's position last Friday, and ascertained that the pickets of the enemy had been called in, and the troops withdrawn from the outer line of works to the strong fortifications on Glances or Point. These outer works, which are about a mile and a half this side, were entirely deserted. It was not deemed advisable, if, indeed, it was contemplated, to attack the Yankees in their stronghold, where they would have received additional protection from the guns on the York side of the river; therefore, after completing their observations and shelling the woods in the neighborhood the Confederates withdrew. A Yankee gunboat visited West Point on Sunday for the purpose of looking after matters in that locality. She gave chase to a schooner, but failed to capture her, and soon afterwards bore away down the York.

of police officer Blankinship the amount due him, if he had lived from Oct. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1862. On motion of Mr. Burr, Resolved, That a special committee of five be appointed by the President, who shall consider what action should be taken by the Council under the recent act of Assembly, increasing its powers in certain cases, and report by ordinance, or otherwise. Mr. Wynne, from the Committee on the City Hospitals, reported that since the opening of the City Hospital in August last there have been received 365 patients; and at the Howard's Grove Hospital, since its opening on the 12th of January, 135'--making a total of 503 patients. There are now in the City Hospital 31 patients, and at Howard's Grove 42--total 73. The 500 are classified as follows 115 C. S. soldiers; I Virginia State Guard; 30 male citizens; 3 female do; 13 male paupers; 3 from the city jail; 7 female paupers; 28 free negroes, and 300 slaves. The report says that "to Mr. Henry Myers, also, wh

rginia. Fire, and Marine, and the State of Virginia Insurance Companies, in the presentation to the city of a new steam fire engine; and the Committee on the Fire Department be instructed to receive the said engine make all arrangements to put it in complete working order, and report this action of the Council to said companies. On motion of Mr. Grattan, Resolved, That the Committee of Finance inquire into the expediency of fixing the commencement of the fiscal year on the first day of February of each year. On motion of Mr. Scott, Resolved. That the Commissioners of Streets of Madison Ward be instructed to confer with the President of the James River and Kanawha Company in reference to the erection of a bridge across the canal at the foot of 8th street. On motion of Mr. Hill, the Chamberlain was directed to pay the widow of police officer Blankinship the amount due him, if he had lived from Oct. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1862. On motion of Mr. Burr, Resolv

City Council. --This body held its regular monthly meeting at the City Hall, at 4 o'clock yesterday evening. Present: Messrs. Saunders, Wynne, Scott, Denoon, Crutchfield, Hill Burr Glen brook, Griffin, Grattan, Flashine, and Epps. A resolution, offered by Mr. Denoon, for the appointment of Commissioners to superintend the next charter election, was adopted. Mr. Scott offered a resolution instructing the Chamberlain to prepare a correct copy of the city tax bill, and have the same published in such daily papers as he may select. Mr. Wynne moved to amend, so as to instruct the Chamberlain to publish only an abstract. The motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Scott, Resolved, That this Council acknowledge the liberality and public spirit evinced by the Merchants, the Old Dominion, the Virginia. Fire, and Marine, and the State of Virginia Insurance Companies, in the presentation to the city of a new steam fire engine; and the Committee on the Fire Department

City Council. --This body held its regular monthly meeting at the City Hall, at 4 o'clock yesterday evening. Present: Messrs. Saunders, Wynne, Scott, Denoon, Crutchfield, Hill Burr Glen brook, Griffin, Grattan, Flashine, and Epps. A resolution, offered by Mr. Denoon, for the appointment of Commissioners to superintend t a resolution instructing the Chamberlain to prepare a correct copy of the city tax bill, and have the same published in such daily papers as he may select. Mr. Wynne moved to amend, so as to instruct the Chamberlain to publish only an abstract. The motion prevailed. On motion of Mr. Scott, Resolved, That this Counc what action should be taken by the Council under the recent act of Assembly, increasing its powers in certain cases, and report by ordinance, or otherwise. Mr. Wynne, from the Committee on the City Hospitals, reported that since the opening of the City Hospital in August last there have been received 365 patients; and at the

on the first day of February of each year. On motion of Mr. Scott, Resolved. That the Commissioners of Streets of Madison Ward be instructed to confer with the President of the James River and Kanawha Company in reference to the erection of a bridge across the canal at the foot of 8th street. On motion of Mr. Hill, the Chamberlain was directed to pay the widow of police officer Blankinship the amount due him, if he had lived from Oct. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1862. On motion of Mr. Burr, Resolved, That a special committee of five be appointed by the President, who shall consider what action should be taken by the Council under the recent act of Assembly, increasing its powers in certain cases, and report by ordinance, or otherwise. Mr. Wynne, from the Committee on the City Hospitals, reported that since the opening of the City Hospital in August last there have been received 365 patients; and at the Howard's Grove Hospital, since its opening on the 12th of Januar

of fixing the commencement of the fiscal year on the first day of February of each year. On motion of Mr. Scott, Resolved. That the Commissioners of Streets of Madison Ward be instructed to confer with the President of the James River and Kanawha Company in reference to the erection of a bridge across the canal at the foot of 8th street. On motion of Mr. Hill, the Chamberlain was directed to pay the widow of police officer Blankinship the amount due him, if he had lived from Oct. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1862. On motion of Mr. Burr, Resolved, That a special committee of five be appointed by the President, who shall consider what action should be taken by the Council under the recent act of Assembly, increasing its powers in certain cases, and report by ordinance, or otherwise. Mr. Wynne, from the Committee on the City Hospitals, reported that since the opening of the City Hospital in August last there have been received 365 patients; and at the Howard's Grove Ho