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A large sheet, containing a series of sixteen general and 5 Gal ape eiodog ote f the entire Border and Southern Slates, with the positions of the national and rebel forces ‘and the blockadingwnd expeditionary squadrons; also others gxbibiting the operations of the Port Royal, Burnside and ‘Butler bag ope pT Td the artnies on the compan! jo the news; a De had at all news depots. Prive 6 cents, aT FRANK LESLIE, 19 City Hail square, New York, IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE. Evacuation of the Rebel Forts at Clarksville. THE ENEMY RETREATING TO NASHVILLE. Additional Details of the Fight at Fort Donelson. Wapoleonic Order of the Day from General Halleck. The Time and Place Selected for Another Battle, Bley —— General Halleck’s Order of the Day. Sr. Louis, Feb. 19, 1862. ‘The following will appear in the morning papers of to- morrow:— Ker ae. Heapquarrers Department oF Missounl, Sr, Louis, Feb. 19, 1862, The Major General commanding the Department con- gratulates Flag Officer Foote, Brigadier General Grant and the brave officers and men under their command, on the recent brilliant victories on the Tennessee and Cum- Derland. The war is mot ended! Prepare for new conflicts and mew victories! Troops are concen- trating from every direction! We shall soon have an army which will be irresistible! The Union flag must be restored everywhere, and the enthralled ‘Union men in the South must be set free! The soldiers and sailors of the Groat West are ready and willing todo this! The me and place have been determined on ! Victory and glory await the brave ! By command of Major General HALLECK. N. H. McLuan, Assistant Adjutant General. Additional! Particulars of the Capture of . Fort Donelson. Curcaco, Feb. 19, 1862. The Chicago Tribwne’s correspondent, in giving a de- scription .of the battle at Fort Donelson, says that when Colonel Craft's brigade, which had been ordered to rein- force Genera) McCliernand, came up in the rear of the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Illinois and Twenty-fifth Ken- tucky, these regiments were lying down and firing over the crest of @ bill. They rose, and not knowing whether the force in the rear was friend or foe, the Twenty-fifth Kentucky, supposing them to be rede! poured ia a volley, which did terrible execution, and was sufficient to throw the entire brigade into disorderiat once, which was almost a panic. Some threw down their guns and equipments and fled immediately. Yhe roads were filled with stragglers—some cven fied to Fort Henry. ‘The onemy improved the opportunity, and advanced upon Schwarts’s and Dresser’s batteries. capturing five guns and taking possession of Gen. McClernand’s heed- quarters, driving our forces nearly @ mile and a half. Jn- stead (bowever, of adhering to their supposed intentions to escape, the rebels resclved to follow up the advantage by pursuit. At this juncture General Wallace’s division was thrown in front and took a position on a ridge, with Taylor's bat- tery in the centre of the road. “The rebels formed om the ridge which General McClernand had occupied, and flushed with success, moved forward. As soon as thoy came in range, Taylor opened on them with grape, ca- nister and shell, causing the rebels to quail and come taa halt, and as the infantry advanced they began to fall back end recover the ground previously lost. A large number of rebel prisoners were brought down yesterday, who belonged on the Cumberland river, and as they passed their homes they looked wistfully for some face they might recognize. Many were under the impression that they would us paroled; but when (hay fonnd tiey were to be sent North they were ready to take avy oath. Two-thirds of the prisoners manifest a desire to retunn to their allegiance, and some acknowledge that they had been humbugged into their present unfortunate position. Six thousand prisoners have already arrived here, and others will be brought down as Soon as transportation can be procured. Forr Donison, Feb. 17, 1862. ‘The great fire which was seen up the river from this point last night, was caused by the burning of the Ten- nessee Rolling Mills, four miles from here, by our gun boats. The works had been used by the rebels in the manufacture of shot and shell and other war material. It was an extensive concern. General Grant bas promuigated a most stringent order againet plondering from the inhabitants, also against stealing property taken in battle. Before surrendering the rebels threw most of their late mails into the river. Colonel Markland, postal director, however, succeeded in seizing a number of mail bags and some outside Jetters, supposed to contain important information. Floyé’s brigade, fearing they might be taken, threw al] their.arms into the river. The crews of the ganboats are pow engaged fishing them out. Captain Dixon, the rebel Chief of Artillery, and the engineer who constructed the fortifications, was killed in the bombardment on Friday in one of his own bat- teriers. The following is a special despatch to the Chicago Forr Doverson, Feb. 18, 1862. Two more regiments were captured to-day to thu east of the intrenchments. Abumberof rebel troops have come in and delivered themselves up. About 1£,000-stand of small arms have been taken. Many of the rebel troops destroyed their arms, and large numbers were thrown into the river. ‘There are two water batteries to the fort. The upper one has a heavy rifled gun, thirty-two pound bore, and two thirty-two-pounder caronades, The lower battery contains eight thirty-two-pounders, and one ten-inch columbiad, mounted in embrasures. Twelve bumdred bexes of beef and a la other prov isione have.also been found. Allof today bas .been occupied in embarking the prisoners, gathering up the stores and munitions, and burying the dead. There area great number of dead rebels still unby. ried. Captain Layone, aid to General Grant, goes to Clarke- ville to-morrow, under a flag of truce, with the bodies of two colonels, and toeffect the exchange of wounded prisoners who have been sent to Nashville by the rebels. - Taylor’s battery was charged on five times on Satur. day, and each time the enemy were repulsed with reat slaughter. It is currently reported that Governor Harris, of Ten- nessee, has ordered al! Tennesseeans to lay down their arms. ‘amount of Cairo, Feb. 19, 1862. It is believed now that a portion of the revel prison- ers will be sent to Alton, and others to Chicage, Fort Wayne and Detroit. Troops are continually arriving and departing for the seat of war. It is believed that, if permitted to do eo, many of the rebel prisoners would gladly take up arms on the side of the Union. Numbers of the privates declare that they have seen enough of secession. The officers, however, are generally very morose and bitter in their expressions against the North. In addition to the killed and wounded previously re- ported are the Forty-fifth Illinois Commissary and Ser” gaant Traverse, killed; Lieutenant Colonel Malby, ball in the leg; Lieutenants Boyce, Cornclius Shay, George Pap- pletan, wounded. Br. Lovw, Feb. 19, 1862. About nino hosdred Fort Donelson prisoners, including ‘some forty officers, arrived to-day, and wil) be forwarded to some point East. ‘The sick and wounded from Fort Donelson will be re- turned to their own States as fast as possible. Quitea number arrived here to-day, and were sent to the Cen- tral Hospital. EVACUATION OF CLARKSVILLE. Camo, Feb. 19, 1862. A despatch from the Cumberland river says Clarksville is being evacuated and the rebels are going to Nashville. IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA. Ex-Minister Faulkner's Speech Declaring the Rebellion a Fatlure—Reported De- sertion of Rebel Troops, &c. Frepericn, Md., Feb, 19, 1862. On Saturday night, at a complimentary dinner tendered to Hon. Chas. J. Faulkner. at Martinsburg, Va., that gen- ‘tleman in a speech, said in effect that the policy of seces. Sion as ithad been carried: out was a failure. It had Deen accompanied with unnecessary waste of life, the Dest blood of the South, and immense sacrifice of prom perty. If this course wag continued in it wonld pile ruin op ruin, The public sentiment of Western Virginia was opposed to it. He also intimated that be had no affiliation with those who wished the present war to continue. His remarks were ac- quiesced in by the large audience present, and he had no doubt but they reflected the true sentiments of nime- tenths of the people of the upper counties of the Potomac. Reports from usually reliable sources say betwoen three and four hundred of the Berkloy county militia have deserted in @ body, and are en roule to cross the Potomac and join our ranks. THE UNION VICTORIES IN THIS CITY. eee Grand Display of Bunting on the Houses— Salate of One Hundred Guns in the Park—Gencral Appearance of the City and the Shipping—Illumination of the City Hall at Night, &c., dc. Yesterday , having!been set apart by resolve of the Com- mon Council as a day whereon the people of the metropo- lis should indulge in general jubilation over the late brilliant achievements of our arms in Kentucky, Tennes. seo, North Carolina and Missouri, was duly signalized by ‘@ patriotic cutburst on the part of the people. The na- tional ensign waved triumphantly in every part of the city—on hotels, theatres, public offices, private houses, and on the forest of ships moored at our docks—vividly recalling the early days of the robellion, when sueh a tremendous flag mania pervaded every class of the com- munity. All this was in compliance with the expressed wishes of our City Fathers; but it needed not their prompting to stir the loyal heart to patriotic ardor, or ‘to impress the mind of the masses with a realizing sepse of the important character of the late Union successes. The conduct of our gallant soldiers was in everybody’s mouth, and each individual man, feeling himself to be a perfeet strategist, freely discussed the movements of our army, the inevitable consequences of the same, and the rapid blows which would shortly follow up and overwhelm the rebellion. ‘The impression is evidently in the minds of the people of this city that the days of the Southern rebellion are numbered; and the people are right; for that monster anaconda, 80 often and feelingly alluded to, has doubt less commenced the interesting operation of coiling, and will not stop until he bas mashed into smithereens every vertebra in the spinal column of Rebeldom. The popular enthusiasm was freely given vent to, and -everywhere you turned persons were found to express: the most unbounded delight at the welcome news which has thrilled the hearts of all true lovers of the Union, and proved the impregnability of our institutions as a free republic, against the assaults of foreign focs or do vmestic traitors. It was truly gratifying to the American heart to wit ness such evidence of Joyalty—old and young, native and adopted, vieing with each other as to who would be most prominent in displaying his zeal for the Union, ‘This was most: vividly displayed yesterday for Paddy, Mein Herr and Brother Jonathan were to be seen everywhere, but more particularly in the Park, in frovt,of the City Hall, Business in ty was neglected 10 a great dogree, and when theone hundred guns were tired Crow the City Hall Park, at noon, an immense crowd gatheredgtiere, in order, by cheering, to sweil the general jubilee | o! a nation’s rejoicing. Powder may express this feel brongh an iron month; but when a populace forth its thrilling notes {rom human lungs, the e of a heartlelt gratitude to Providence cannot taken. \As before remarked, bunting was tasteful profusion from the shipping in t from windows fluttered thousands of red. white and bi ribbons where the proprietors of the house could 1 afford to display the more costly appendage ef the nu tional flag. Several rosettes, which were worn in sich large quantities at the breaking out of the war, were to be seen pinves over ladies’ bosoms; and the genilene aiso, in some cases, displayed this prooi of their ir vo the Union cause, On the City Hali were displayed four flags—twoe repre- senting the United Siaies,one the Stare of New York, and oue the city. The roofof the Hail of Records was decorated.with one large flag aud eighteen small ones The different vents in the Park were alvo adorned with their beautiful evsigns. On the old Democratic Wigwau French’s ‘Hotel, the Amegicau Museum, Asior House, in faet, nearly eVery house round the Park, seen proudly waving the iwsignia of liberty. Indeed, the scene presented us the eye rarged,round the Park looked more like that of a ybeantiful rainbow after ‘a severe rain storm than anything else we could pictur ‘The salute of one hundred guns in the Park took place at noon, and was much the same as salutes generaliy nie, 60 far as loading and firing are concerned. Bat in other re spects the salute of yesterday was decidediy novel. The gunner’s post was no kid glove arrangement, no uy amusement. His position was one of danger at f culty, and Anderson himself in Fort Sumter never had to stands thicker storm of balls than did our oid jriena Capt. George Mowbray yesterday, beside his pretty brass Geldpiece, the Gen. Morgan. ‘The bump of combative ness was '80 strongly developed yesterday among the spectators, about five thousand in humber, and the emn- lative spirit for amiittary glory showed ilseif #0 intense, tbat a splendidengagement was improvised for the veca- casion, First it began by some young urchi sationed at a distance, pelted an Occasional suow ball wah impunity at the unfortunate cannoneer. the trick became contagious, and afier a while young and old took part, showering about the heads of the gunners a storm of rather tough snow and ice balls, sometimes with telling effect upon the noses, sometimes upon the hats,and not unfrequently against the florid chops of theartilerists. The work of loading and firing b came decidedly hot, and became hotter aud hotter, when au enterprising leader .of the snowball brigade conceived the brilliant idea of causing a formidable engagement, which he executed ina twinkle, by directing x few well aimed balls at same inactive but amused spectators standing on the esplanade of the City Kall. In an instant the aforesaid spectators became excited participants in the battle. Instinctively the people ranged themse!ver on opposite sides, and a desperate struggle for victory ensued, Coats fiew off, sleeves were rolled up and ley missives manufactured with a ceierity which was only equalled by the energy exhibited in discharging t at the heads of their antagonist ‘The balls flew thick as hail, and many a staiworih Jow bad his peepers closed or the blood sent squirth copiously from the nostrils. The parties were ranged, the one un the City Hall esplanade, and the (ther posted in the rear of Washington's brownstone ue. Thos it happened that one party bad Justice ou its side, typified by the figure on the Cigy Hall cupola, while the other had the Father of his Country before them, with immovable Sosture urging them 00, ‘t0 do or die.” With justice on the one side and virtue and a more plentiful supply of snow on the other, uid the contest well be de- exted? The fight fiercely for ven minutes and seconds, when the City Hallites, determined on a themselves with several rounds of ‘on the Washingtonians, driving them back several yards, and almort terminating the struggle. But the Washi jane rallied and re yulsed the enemy splendidly. thie charging and repuis- ie ‘was repeated some haif dozen times, when the sud dan cry of ‘Lay low” broke forth, aud the belligerents scattered in every direction—it being rumored that a solitery iceman was contemplating the violation of municipal dignity with an eye that boded no good. The rumor proved true; for the next instant—to use a James. iam-—the stern and solitary Meyopoliten might have been seen walking in frontof the City Hall vi a found silence prevailed. Thus ended the velebrat gagement of the Snowball Brigade. In the evening the City was illuminated; but owing.to the extreme jnclemency of the weather very fow were enabled to witness the brilliant picture whied the hall ted. It is almost impossible to explain the dawzling effect which the light#, numbering some ,600, produced jn their reflection on the snow and iced trees. It was a truly grand sight. Notwithetanding the torrente.of rain, which flooded the streets everywhere, many were.on band, but were obliged to leave suddenly or be drenched through, uttering regrets for such an unforesoen alteration in the weather, the morning being #0 fine, There were many, however, whe were more to twnate, as they hag secured places in the windows of the houses in Broadway.ond Park row, who remained until the last moment. The doorways of every mouse in the vicimity were alsocroweled. There is no doubt, had the weather been favorable, the Park and vicinity would have been crowded with theusands of our Unien loving people, Thus ended the pias of a rejoicing over the valor of our soldiers, which must soon bring to an end the present unholy rebellion, and gladness to every true Awwerican heart, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. PROCLAMATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Wasuincrox, Feb. 19, 1862. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. A PROCLAMATION. It is recommended to the people of the United States, that they assemble in their customary places for public solemnities on the 22d day of February instant, and cele- brate the anniversary of the birthday of the Father of his Country , by causing to be read to them his immortal FAREWELL ADDRESS. Given under my band and the scaiof the United States, at Wasbington, the 19th day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and of the independence of the United States of America the eighty-sixth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President—Wi1am H. Sewarp, Secretary of State. PREPARATIONS FOR THE CRLEBRATION OF WASHING- ‘TQN’S BIRTHDAY. The preparations for a grand celebration of the ip: proaching anniversary of Washington’s Birthday are everywhere progressing. Not only the officials and the military, but the people generally, will join in the cclebra- tion. Inthe various camps the soldiers intend to observe Duildingg,#hd to a considerable extent the private resi dences, wil) be iluminated; at least thore of loyal citizens will blaze with light in honor of the recent Union yicto” ries, OFFICIAL. WAR BULLETIN. CHARGES AGAINST COLONEL AMSANZEL. = Wasmncton, Feb. 19, 1862. Complaint having been made by Genera! Lander of the misconduct of an officer under his command, and the matter referred to tho Secretary of War, the following instructions were given— If Genera! Lander is satisfied that Colonel Amsanze] was guilty of cowardice or misbebaviour before the enemy, he may be tried on the epot, and if found guilty, the sen tence of death may be executed on the spot, or he may ‘be cashiered by his commanding General at the bead of his regiment. The former course is recommended as the preferableone. Cowardice in an officer, exhibited on the field of battle, should receive the swift punishment of death. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. War Deparment, Feb. 16,1862. - Wasiaxcron, Feb, 19, 1862. ‘The Senate was chiefly occupied to-day in executive session. A number of military appointments were acted upon, but only three of importance—Generals Grant, Gartield and Shields. The nomination of General Grant as Major Genera] was confirmed unanimously in compliment for his suecess at Fort Donelson. Brigadier General Gar- field was similarly rewarded for his services in dispersing the rebels under Humphrey Marshall on the Big Sandy river. The only case in which there was any contest was that of General Shields; but the charges againet him were satisfactorily explained. ‘Tho promotion of General Grant to a Major Generalship gives him a superior command to Brigadier General Buell in the same department. About three hundred nominations of subordinate officers: were confirmed. A number which were reported were passed over for future consideration, Two were reject- ed—Dr. Lieb, of Minois, as Lieutenant and Commissary, and Stokes, as Major of the Eighteenth iufaatry. A disposition has been manifesied in the Senate to pass over most of the nominations for brigadier generals for the present, and let the nominces win their stars by galiantry and efficieacy in the field before they are con- firmed. A broad line of distinction has been drawn in the Senate between officers who lounge about the hotels or dawdle in drawing rooms, and those who devotegspeir attention to the improvement of the efficiency ofpeir coramands or in active duties in the field. Whenever | there comes up the nomination of one against whom or | im whose favor there is nothing particularly to be said, by common consent it 3s passed overgio await the future conduct of the candidate, and let him prove his merit by his d ‘The Senate is mifeh dispsve! to withhold the confirma: tion of brigadier generals already nominated, gnd keep vacancies open for rewards of meritorious services, as in like manner a number of vacancies in the ranks of second lieutenants in the regular army, have been left | rewards of merit to non-commissioned officers and pri- | vates who may distinguish Uhemselves in action. | Atmong the naval couflrmativas are the following, to be ~Altved 1. Mahon, Geo. C. Remey, Alex. . Norman H, Farquebar, Samuel! D. Greenes wasey, Theodore F, Kane, Beatty P. Sinith, Cornelins M. Schoonmaker ; Roderick Prentiss, R. “ Cook , Gitvert C. Wiltze, Thos, S. Spencer. To ve Chiet Engineers, Charles H. Loring, Wm. H Rutherford, Kdward D. Robie, Thomas Williamson, Wm. Bb. Brooks, Wm, H. Cushman Charles H. Buker and Philip G. Peltze. ‘Yhomas Biddle, of Pennsylvania, was confirmed as Secretary of Legation to Brazil. The following named genilemen were confirmed as Consuls to the places respectively mentioned:— Yhomus 1). Howard, of Pennsylvania, Consul to San Juan de! Sur; Franklin Webster, of — lilinois, to Munich; Noab L. Wilson, Indiaua, te Tabasco; W. J. Sullmap, Massachusetts; to Rome; Wm. D. Howells, Ohio, to Venice; Charles D. Cleyelaud, Pennsylvania, to Acapulco; Rossiter Johuson, California, to Acapulco; Wm. Blanchard, District of Columbia, to Melbourne; Jobn De La Montague , New York, to Nantes; Thomas H. Dualey, New Jersey. to Liverpool, in place of Beverly Tucker, recalled; Charles 8. Ogden, Pennsylvania, to Quebec; Allen Francis, Iilinois, to Victoria, Vancouvers Islan William Irvin, Pennsylvania, to Babia; Jobn T. Ni Kansas, to Kingston, Jamaica; James H. Armeby, New York, to Naples; Charles F. De Vivaidi, Kansas, to Sun- tos; Cheodore Camisius, Jilinois, vo Vienna; John Young Indiana, to Belfast; Frederick Whippermann , Micn-sots, to Maracaibo; Marcas Ottenbourg, Wisconsin, to ihe city of Mexico; Benjamin Lindsey, Massachusetts, to St, Catherines Lucius H. Chandles, Virginia, to Matanzas; Theo. D. Bi wards, Kentucky, to Demarara; Horace N. Congar, New York, 10 Hong Kong; Heury B. Stacy, Vermout, to Revel; Ivracl $. Diohle, California, to Batavia; Warren ©, Foster, Connecticut, to Carthagena; Charles W. God dard, Maine, Consul General to Constantinople TRE ABOLITION ASSAULTS ON GEN. MCLELLAN, ‘The persistence of the shrieking organs in prociaiming the General Commanding deposed from the command of the whole army, excite here more ridicule than iodigna- tion, The administration and General McClellan are un- moved by these petty assaults. HOPELESS CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT'S SON. The White House is till overspread with the gloom of the expected death of the President's second son, who ® reported more tasy to-day, but no hope of his recovery is entertained. The President and Mrs. Lincoln are over: whelmed with grief. ‘THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION. ‘Me delay of General Burnside at Kuentou excites no surprise here. SECRETARY STANTON’S RECEPTION. General and Mre. Banks were present to-night at the Secretary of War's regular Wednesday evening recep- tien, REWARDS FOR BRAVERY. ‘The joint resolution introduced by Senator Wilson to- day for the presentation ef medals to the enlisted men and volunteers in the army, navy and marine corps, who have or may distinguish themselves m battle during the rebellion, proves thatan amount of money be appro- printed far the purpose of having prepared medals of silver or other suitable metal, with appropriate emblems and devices, for presentation by Con- gress to (the non-commissioned officers and pri- vatee of the olunteer and marine corps, and the warrant and petty officers and seamen of the navy of the United States, who have or may berea(ter distin: tnguish themselves by any act of galiantry or bravery during the present war against the rebellion. CAPTURE OF THE REBEL GENERAL PRIOR. the day with due propriety. At night all the public | john Bigelow, New York, to Paris: | Jeader of the rebel guerrilas in Missouri. CONVENTION OF RAILROAD OFFICERS. ‘The Convention of railroad managers, convened at the request of the Secretary of War, to arrange an equitable tarifffor the transportation of troops and munitions of war, will meet in the concert room of Willard’s Hotel to-morrow at noon. THE WKPORTATION OF SHIP TIMBER—SHIP CANAL CONNECTING THE ST. LAWRENCE, THE GREAT LAKES AND THE ATLANTIC—THE BANKRUPT LAW. ‘Mr. Ward, of New York, presented in the House to- day a petition of the merchants and ship builders en- gaged in the sale and manufacture of ship timber, con- curred in by the leading shipowners and underwriters, requesting Congress to adopt some measure to prevent the exportation of ship timber during the continuance of the war. Also the memorial of the American Geographical and Statistica! Society, asking the intercession of Congress in reference to a ship canal, connecting the river St. Law Tence aud.all the great lakes on the northern boundary with the Atlantic Ocean, in the Bay of New York,in any | future adjustment of the commercial relations between the United States and Great Britain, Also several petitions in favor of the passage of @ general uniform bankrupt law. OFFICIAL ADVICES FROM EUROTE. tadvives from Kurepe are of dates previous to ipl there of the news of the first of our sories of victorigs; but the Secretary of State says he sees indications of a satisfactory reaction in favor of the United States in great Britain, os well as throughout the Continent; and especially satisfac ion is experienced over the congravulations upon the settlement of the Trent affair received from Russia and Italy. It is said they are not only generous, but ‘even touching appeals to the American people to restor maintain and preserve the federal Union. The settle. ment of the Trent affair is regarded as the bow of promise of peace, and freedom of commerce. PAYMENT OF CLOTHING CONTRACTORS, ‘The committee of Boston merchauts—Hon. Marshal P. Wilder, Jobn Stetson and Joseph 8. Fay—arrived hero this evening. The object of their mission is to urge the government to provide for the payment of clothing con” tracts, amounting to several millions, due in Boston, which have been wnpaid since October 14, Au effort will algo be made by the committee to procure the pay mont of interest upon the indebtedness. The delay of these payments bas embarrassed some of ths Boston merchants. IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI. Capture of Brigadicr General Price and Other Rebel Officers—Hot Parsuit of General Sterling Price’s Rebel Army— The Stars and Stripes Waving in Ar- kansas, dic, dic. Sr. Lous, Feb. 19, 1862. To MAsor Gawmrat McCimLt.aN:— General Curtis has captured Brigadier General Price, Colonel Dorsey, Colonel Cass and Captain Judge, of Gen- eral Price's staff. H. W. HALLECK, Major General. Separsa, Mo., Feb. 19, 1862. Brigadier General Price, @ son of Sterling Price; Colo YI Phillips, Major Cross and Captain Crosby, were cap- tured near Warsaw on Sunday night, and brought to this place. The prisoners.were captured by Captain Stubbs, of tho: Fighth Iowa regiment. They had some 500 reeruits with them for Old Price in charge, but they had just crovsel the Osage river, and as Captain Stubbs had but a smal) force he did not follow then SpnixGrieep, Mo., Feb. 16, 1862, General Curtis has driven the rebel army beyond the Arkangas line. At ten o'clock on Sunday night we were sixty-nine miles south of Springfield, ‘The federal flag now floats in Arkansas. Several skirmishes had taken place in the defies of the mountains, We had six wounded, and the enemy six- teen killed and a large number wounded. We have bagged a large number of prisoners. A messenger says that we are only a short distance be- hind the main body of Gen. Price, and we would chase him up the next morning. e There ig a great abundance of forage and provisions on the route, except flonr. ‘A train of Boyar and beans starts forward from here to-night. Sr. Lown, Feb. 19, 1862. In order that nothing may ocvar to mar the pleasture of the contemplated celebration of Washington's Birthday, the Pr be closed from sunrise of Saturday till sunrise of Monday. The !'rovost Marshal also orders that no pig or bar lead shall be shipped from this port hereaftep-without spe- cial permit from bis office, About five thousand infantry, two or three ba:teries of y,@ large number of mules and wagons, an im- mense quantity of stores, &e., left to-day for the Cum- berlan Gen. Pope and staff left this evening for Cairo. NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Forrnies Movnor, Feb. 18, 1862, A flag of truce carried several passengers to Norfolk this morning; but no news was brought back. General Burnside's forces still coeupy Fdenton, and have thrown out pickets some six or eight, miles, No mention is 1yade of any farther advance. The steamer Stars and Stripes sailed for Hatveres this forenoon, with a full cargo of ammunition. ‘The schooner Fxertion is also icading with ammunition, and will probably get off in the morning. The steamers Thomas Jefferson and Baltimore have sailed for Hatteres—the latter with a cargo of ammu- nition. ‘the Jersey Blue sniled this afternoon with two hundred and fifty troops trom Apmapotis. Meeting of the Sons of A meeting of the Sone of Connecticut was held lest evening at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, for the purpose of making arrangements to receive, with appropriate cere monies, the bodies of Colouei Russell Lieutenant Stillman, who were killed at the battle of Roanoke Island R. H, McCurdy occupied the clair. ‘Ihe following preamble was read and ordered to be placed on the books of the association: — ‘The Sons of Connecticut in New York with grateful satisiaction make the record that in (he recent batties | at Port Royal, at Roanoke Island, at hort Henry and at Fort bonelson, the Connecticut soldiers have done their whole duty At Port Royal Colonet Terry and the Seventh Connec ticut were the first roldiers landed on the * sacred sor of South Carolina, | At Port Heurg and Fort Donelson, Commodore Foote, uniting groat experience aud sciemlific skill with wn daunted courage, has written his own reovrd, aud sur viver to reeeive # nation's gratitude. At Roanoke Island cach officer and private of the Con. necticut Tenth marched as coolly to the rebel batteries dey on bis single arm. Lieutenant Stiliman, at his post in the ranks of his company, and Colonel Russell, im bie proper place, lite- rally at the head of his noe » a8 they charged, died ‘on ibe battle field before the shout of victory had’ gone up from the army of freedom. And every one who died there left us a noble example; for ‘The fittest place for man to die Is where be dies for man. We congratulate Colonel Terry and bis regiment on having the post of honor at Port Royal. We tender our thanks to Commodore Foote for the re- cent daring, skilful and decisive victories, already too well known to require description, by which the success of the arms of the Union ov the whole field of rebeition isassurcd; and we unanimously elect Commodore A. H. Foote an honorary member of the association. To the bereaved and desolated families of those who died martyrs in the holy cause we tender our most respectful and sincere sympathy, mingling our tears with theirs over the new thade graves. The memories of Russell avd Stillman will hve ever fresh and fragrant in the hearts of all whose homes they have defended by the sacrifice of their own lives; and of each of them we can truly fay — ‘That though too soon attaining glory's goal, To us his bright career too short was given; Yet in a mighty cause his phoonix oul Rose on the flames of victory to Heaven, Mr. Cras. Gourn offered the following resolution, which ‘was unanimously adopted :— Resolved, That a committee of eight, of which Mr. John H, Aberry be the chairman, be appointed by nomi- nation to receive, and with appropriate ceremony attend to transmitting to Connecticut, the bodies of Connecticut soldiers who fell in the batue of Reanoke Isiand, A motion was also made that, on the arrival of the first battalion of the First regiment Connosiicut cavalry in Tt has been ascertained by despatches received at head. quarters, that the General Price inken prisoner by Gen- this city, they be invited to attend @ breakfast to be given by the Song of Connecticut at the Astor House, ost Marsbal has ordered that all drinki@y saicons | and fought as bravely as if the wellare of the country | IMPORTANT FROM PORT ROYAL. Progress of the Expedition Against Savannah. One of Tatnall’s Rebel Gun- - boats Captured. EXPECTED SPEEDY CAPTURE OF THE CITY, ken, Rey ee The United States steam gunboat Connecticut, Com. mander Maxwell Woodhull, arrived at this port last night from Key West, and from Port Royal on the 16th instant at noon, via Fortress. Monroe, bringing # large mail and | about 176 passengers, among whom are Commander Henry French, late of the United States sloop-of-war Preble, and the crew of the schooner Major Barbour, from Havana, captured by the De Soto in Barrataria Bay (a prize crew’ put on board); also Lieutenants John Horl- but and John E, Colvillo, Sergeants A. J. Spalding and D. C.Smith, Corporals W. 5. Hartley and 8. W. Titherty, from the Ninety-frst N.¥.S. V., on recruiting service, and twenty-five prisoners from Cedar Keys and Hatteras Iniet, The Connecticut has also onboard the body of Lieutenant Marcy, Captain of the United States ship Vin" connes, who was accidentafly killed at the Southwest Pass by the recoil of a howitzer which he was firing. When the Connecticut left there were rumors tothe effect that Savannah would certainly be captured in two or three days; that the foderal forces had taken posses, sion of the Island de Florian, in the Savannah river, upon which a battery was being erected; that our gun- boats had so far succeeded as to cut off communication between Fort Pulaski and Savannah, and a rebel steamer belonging to Commodore Tatnall’s fleet had been cap- tured. All the gunboats and smaller vessels-of-war had lef, Port Royal for Warsaw Sound. ‘The attacking force for the Savannah expedition con- sists of 16,000. ‘The greatest anxiety was felt in regard to the exped!- tion’s movements. ‘The condition and health of the troops at Port Royal and proximity were excellent, and their camps and apart! ments were in a very good sanitary state. ‘The army telegraph, constructed by the Union treops, ‘was working well, Communication is now held between all the federal camps. The steamer Mayflower, Captain J. 0. Phillips, recently went on @ reconnoissance up the Savannah river. On returning she was fired at from a rebel earthwork, atrik: ing the boat near the wheelhouse, doing but slight damage, ‘The following is @ list of officers attached to the Cun. neeticut:— Commander—Maxwell Woodbull. Executive Upicer—Bush wood B. Taylor. Acting Masterr—C. P. Marahian, T.J. Leinneken and a ill. inant Surgeon—8. D. Flagg, Jr. Acting Assistant Paymaster—P. W. Ames. Acting First Assistant Engineer—Alex. MeCavsland, Acting Phird Assistant Enjineers—-J. UL. Ames, Eileba Harten and 8, Crotius. Paymaser’s Clark. La. Moad. Aciing Masiery’ Mats—John Valy, W. H. Mead, H. D. Wetmore, J. Roberts, A. B. Langworthy aud J. P. Jones. Acting Carpenter—J. P. Carter. Gunner—G. A. Parkwurst, REBEL ACCOUNTS FROM SAVANNAH, [From the Savannah News, Feb. 12.] We hear that six federal bacges were in the Savannah river yesterday, between Venns’ Point and Fort Tulaski, in taking soundings in the main chanvel, wht federal vosse!s, occupying very nearly their for. mor positions in Wail’s Cut, could be seen yesterday from tbe battery with the naked eye. We learn that the telographic wires between this city and Fort Pulaski have been cut several tines since the ‘appearance of the Yankce fleet in Wail’s Cut and Warsaw Sound, They were cut yesterday in tho vicinity of St, Augustine creek, As the Yankees have free ingress ta the river by their small Boats, we presume it wil be im. possible to Keep up our telegraphic connection with the fort mach longer. Avausta, Feb. 17, 1862. The Savannah Repubtican of this morning says vhat the stea da, while going to Fort Pulaski on Wriday, was fired on by Yaukee barges. Ou Sunday forenoon the flag steamer Savannah went to the aid of the Ida, and was fired upos.. Com. Tatnal! replied. ‘The Ida arrived safely on yesterday at Savannah. Twenty-five federal vesso!s were at Warsiw. Two armed transports, with troops, arrived there on Friday On Friday last four coasters, loaded with rice, were attacked in Bull’s Bay and burned or sunk by federa) launches, The crews escaped. IMPORTANT FROM CAIRO. Reconnoissance Down the Mississippi— lumbus—Probable Evacuation of the Place by the Rebels, d&c. Cuscago, Feb. 19, 1862. A special despatch to the Chicago Times, dated Cairo, February 18, says:>— Colonel Buford, with a email force, went down the river on @ reconnoitering expedition today. When within tour miles of Cohimbus heavy cannonading was beard, not, however, with any regularity. On moving acres the river, where be could obtain view of the place, be discovered a heavy cloud of smoke covering a ‘arge space, Colonel Pu-ord believes that the solution of the affair is that the rebels are dismounting their guns and biowing up their mugaz.ne, preparatory to evacuating the place. Our Loatsville Correspondence. Loviavn.tx, Ky., Feb. 14, 1862, Inpressmentof Steamers on the Ohio River into the Govern, ment Servive—Large Reinforcements En Rowe for Ken. fu ky ane Tennesseemm troops En Route~The Scene of the T ansport Fiotilla, de. ( It will be remembered that a Pittsburg paper lately vteted that the Assistact Secretary of War, Colonel Scott, had made arrangements for the rapid transporta- tiou of 60,000 troops fromthe Potomac to the armies in Kentucky. It was also stated that the government offcers in the West had orders to press into service all the steamers at Cinernnati and Pittsburg, that they may rendezvour at the latter city for the purpose of transport- ing this force to Kentucky. It was calculated that it would require from eighty to one hundred steamers to | transport the nynber named. Rumor bas beeo busy with (he steteme, and it is announced thata fleet of | one hundred vesseis will arrive bere in @ day or two. | The Lonisville and Nashville Railroad ig busily engaged i to move & large number of oops towards ime an influx of Ohio troops bas been pouring into the eity, Since the 12th instant the follow. ing forces and boas have arrived and departed this city — rast oF ome suvenbrnayaront a Jacob Strader, oh N.W. Thomas, ier, Queen of the West, Madison, Diamond, Universe, Doctor Kane, Emma Duncan,” Yolund, Champion, Arango, Lebanon. Haze} Dell, O10 FORCES IN TRANSIT. ‘20th Ohio regiment infantry, Colonel Whittlesey. 46th Ohio regiment infantry, Colonel Worthington. 48th Ohio regiment infantry, Colene Sullivan, 66th Ono regiment infantry , Colonel Kinaey. 68th Ohio regiment infantry , Colonel Baunsenwein, 68th Ubio regiment imantry, Colone! ———. Toth Ohio regiment infantry, Colonel Wood. beng regiment a 7 Colones —- 3d Ohio regiment cavalry, Colonel . Five batteries ‘Ist Ohio reg. artillory , Colonel Barnete, The Skating Carnival. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, ‘You have stated in your paper that a ladies’ skating match came off at the Central Park, and that! obtained the prize, 1 beg leave to state that] nover engaged in any contest of any kind, I visited the pond daily for my ‘own amusement, and on Wednesday last Mr. Walton fent. for mo and presented me with a very handsome pair | skates. I knew nothing of any match until! saw it) our pal 1 certainly should not have engaged in it if bad. Ploase give this an insertion, and oblige. respoct- fully, yours, JENNIE BISHOP. Mr, John S. Rarey, the great to day for Havapa in the steamer horsetamer, will jeave Columbia.