AMERICA.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume III, Issue 176, 27 May 1864, Page 3

AMERICA.

March 12. War still continues, resulting in Confederate successes. The Federate during the winter recess determined by a series of coup de main to surprise their adversaries. Generals Sherman and Grunt (Connnander-in-Chief) were to manoeuvre to induce the Confederate General Johnston to divide his forces to cover the different points threatened by the Federate. Admiral Farragut was simultaneously to make a demonstation against Mobile, and Federal Ge; oral Thomas, with 35,000 men, was to move upon Dalton, Atlanta. These plans were utterly defeated by the Confederates' and Sherman’s army also beat a speedy retreat. At the same time, General Kilpatrick was despatched to attack Richmond. From letters discovered afterwards, his orders were if successful, to sack the city and put to death President Davis and Cabinet. He found it impossible to get near Richmond, and had to retreat quickly with in General Butler’s lines. The army of the Potomac is at Bouardy Station. The Federal campaign in Virginia has thus ended in a total failure, which indicates

the weakness of the Northerners. General Lee received 30,000 fresh re* emits. Longstreet’s army now numbers 45,000 men. The Confederates intend invading Ken* tucky, while Longstreet advances on Central Tennessee to attempt movements on the rear of General Grant’s army. The Northerners are greatly dissatisfied with the results of the spring campaign, which has caused great disturbance in the money market, embarrassing Lincoln’s Government politically. The bombardment of Charleston continues and blockade-running is revived. Admiral Wilkes is under court-martial for disobedience of orders and insubordination. General Preston has been sent to Mexico to arrange a commercial treaty, based upon a mutual recognition of Mexican and Confederate Governments. Gold at New York, premium. THE DANISH WAR. Austria and Prussia definitely' agree to the London Conference, but recommended active operations against Denmark. Prussia is laying siege to Duppel, which the Danes are gallantly defendiu ■, though greatly outnumbered in men and artillery. Sharp fighting has tsken place, and success varied. The Austrians bombarded Fredericia, but from some unexplained reason retired from before that fortress. The Prussians are bombarding Sonderburg. i The King of Denmark, in closing the Eigsdag, stated that, although he was anxious for an honourable peace, the day of humiliating peace was far distant. The allies in Jutland are appalled at declaration of inhabitants to poison them all. Rumours came by telegraph from Hamburgh that Prince Augustenburg is dead, but it is since contradicted. The King of Bavaria died suddenly March 10th. It is believed Denmark will shortly assent to the Conference on the basis of negotiations of 1851-2.