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The Daily Dispatch: March 17, 1863., [Electronic resource]

Condition of things in North Alabama. A gentleman just from North Alabama gives a cheering account of the condition of affairs there. He represents the country at plentifully supplied with provisions, which can be procured at reasonable rates, compared with the unnecessarily high prices we are compelled to pay in Virginia-- North Alabama gives a cheering account of the condition of affairs there. He represents the country at plentifully supplied with provisions, which can be procured at reasonable rates, compared with the unnecessarily high prices we are compelled to pay in Virginia-- is bought at 90 cents a bushel, butter at 49 cents a pound, and other produce in proportion — The people feel the utmost confidence in the ability of our army in Middle Tennessee to keep back the invaders, and are consequently preparing to plant provision crops largely. The presence of the enemy last spring, and the many outrages utrages they com have only served to increase the determines of the citizens, and they are now more firm in their loyalty to the Confederacy than when hostiles broke out. We are assured that if North Alabama is protested from the inroads of the enemy, she is now and will continue to be able to furnish a large surplus of supplies.

Condition of things in North Alabama. A gentleman just from North Alabama gives a cheering account of the condition of affairs there. He represents the country at plentifully supplied with provisions, which can be procured at reasonable rates, compared with the unnecessarily high prices we are compelled to pay in Virginia-- is bought at 90 cents a bushel, butter at 49 cents a pound, and other produce in proportion — The people feel the utmost confidence in the ability of our army in Middle Tennessee to keep back the invaders, and are consequently preparing to plant provision crops largely. The presence of the enemy last spring, and the many outrages they com have only served to increase the determines of the citizens, and they are now more firm in their loyalty to the Confederacy than when hostiles broke out. We are assured that if North Alabama is protested from the inroads of the enemy, she is now and will continue to be able to furnish a large surplus of supplies.

Terrific fight at Port Hudson. U. S. Frigate Mississippi destroyed.the enemy driven back.signal victory for the Confederates. Port Hudson, La. March 15th, 3 o'clock A. M. A bombardment commenced here at 2 o'clock P. M. yesterday, and continued up to 5 P. M. The enemy fired slowly, but our batteries did not reply. At 12 o'clock last night a most desperate engagement took place. The enemy endeavored to pass our batteries under cover of darkness.--The firing was most terrible, and lasted fully two hours. One gunboat succeeded in passing in a damaged condition. The U. S. sloop of war Mississippi was set on fire and burnt to the water's edge in front of our batteries. One large vessel was completely riddled, a third badly crippled and the rest were driven back. At 2 o'clock the enemy withdrew. Our victory is complete and glorious. So far as known there are no casualties on our part. The boat that passed the batteries is doubtless so disabled as to render her achievemen

Terrific fight at Port Hudson. U. S. Frigate Mississippi destroyed.the enemy driven back.signal victory for the Confederates. Port Hudson, La. March 15th, 3 o'clock A. M. A bombardment commenced here at 2 o'clock P. M. yesterday, and continued up to 5 P. M. The enemy fired slowly, but our batteries did not reply. At 12 o'clock last night a most desperate engagement took place. The enemy endeavored to pass our batteries under cover of darkness.--The firing was most terrible, and lasted fPort Hudson, La. March 15th, 3 o'clock A. M. A bombardment commenced here at 2 o'clock P. M. yesterday, and continued up to 5 P. M. The enemy fired slowly, but our batteries did not reply. At 12 o'clock last night a most desperate engagement took place. The enemy endeavored to pass our batteries under cover of darkness.--The firing was most terrible, and lasted fully two hours. One gunboat succeeded in passing in a damaged condition. The U. S. sloop of war Mississippi was set on fire and burnt to the water's edge in front of our batteries. One large vessel was completely riddled, a third badly crippled and the rest were driven back. At 2 o'clock the enemy withdrew. Our victory is complete and glorious. So far as known there are no casualties on our part. The boat that passed the batteries is doubtless so disabled as to render her achieveme

A liberal Reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me of my servant Girl, Hannah, who absconded from Ashland, Hanover county, Va, on Friday night, 13th inst. She is about 12 or 13 years of age, dark complexion, and had on when she left a brown dress. Address. T. R. Loockerman. 2d Auditor's Office, Treas, Dep't,Richmond, Va. mh 17--1t*

A liberal Reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me of my servant Girl, Hannah, who absconded from Ashland, Hanover county, Va, on Friday night, 13th inst. She is about 12 or 13 years of age, dark complexion, and had on when she left a brown dress. Address. T. R. Loockerman. 2d Auditor's Office, Treas, Dep't,Richmond, Va. mh 17--1t*

A liberal Reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me of my servant Girl, Hannah, who absconded from Ashland, Hanover county, Va, on Friday night, 13th inst. She is about 12 or 13 years of age, dark complexion, and had on when she left a brown dress. Address. T. R. Loockerman. 2d Auditor's Office, Treas, Dep't,Richmond, Va. mh 17--1t*

A liberal Reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me of my servant Girl, Hannah, who absconded from Ashland, Hanover county, Va, on Friday night, 13th inst. She is about 12 or 13 years of age, dark complexion, and had on when she left a brown dress. Address. T. R. Loockerman. 2d Auditor's Office, Treas, Dep't,Richmond, Va. mh 17--1t*

A liberal Reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me of my servant Girl, Hannah, who absconded from Ashland, Hanover county, Va, on Friday night, 13th inst. She is about 12 or 13 years of age, dark complexion, and had on when she left a brown dress. Address. T. R. Loockerman. 2d Auditor's Office, Treas, Dep't,Richmond, Va. mh 17--1t*

Found dead --Early yesterday morning the body of an Irishman named Patrick O'Brien was found at the foot of the embankment on Broad street near the Central Depot. He had been drinking the evening previous, and the presumption is that in a of intoxication he had fallen down the embankment and was too much overcome to recover himself, and died from exposure. The deceased was formerly employed at the Medical College in his city.