From California

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.

The ship Joseph Peabody has been forfeited to the Government for smuggling.

Trade has recently revived, to supply the demand for goods suitable to the Oregon and British Columbia mines, in advance of anticipated large emigration business with the interior.

Gen. Wright has issued an order requiring the arrest of persons charged with aiding and abetting, by words or acts, the rebellion.  Such persons are to be confined, unless they subscribe the oath of allegiance.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 28.

The Steamer Panama has arrived from Mazatlan.  The Confederates in New Mexico and Arizona are making efforts to bring the Boarder States into sympathy with them.

Gen. Sibley, commanding the Rebels [sic] forces, had sent Col. Reiley to open negotiations with the Governor of Sonora.  Reiley tendered troops to enter Sonora, and chastise the Apache Indians, for whose service he asked the right of way overland from Guaymas to Arizona, and also the privilege of purchasing supplies at Mazatlan.  The Governor entered into a long correspondence with Reiley, and sent a special messenger to the Governor of Cinalva, on the subject of his mission.  No definite arrangements appear to be agreed upon, but Reiley received courteous treatment from the Government officials, and at last accounts had arrived at Guaymas, where he boasted that he had been far more successful than he had hoped for.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, May 1, 1862, p. 2

Baltimore, March 10 [1862]

The gunboat Alabama, from Fernandina, Florida, arrived, Bringing Capt. Davis, bearer of dispatches from Com. Dupont, announcing the capture of Fernandina and Brunswick by the fleet under his command.

The fleet left Port Royal March 6^th.  The first place they approached was Brunswick, Georgia, the enemy flying at the approach of the gunboats.  We took possession and left the gunboats in charge.  This gives government control of the whole coast of Georgia, from South Carolina to Florida.

The fleet next went 30 miles south to Cumberland Sound, the distance to Firnandina Harbor.  When in sight of Fort Clinch, the enemy were discovered flying.  After firing but few shots we took possession of the Fort.  A train of cars was observed leaving Fernandina, on the track which runs three miles along the shore.  A gun boat threw shell at the train, causing some passengers to jump off – among them are said to be two Senators, and Yulee of Florida.

Twelve large guns fell into our hands, including one 120 pound cannon, and considerable ammunition.  Also captured rebel steamer Darlington, loaded with wagons and ammunition.

Gen. Wright’s forces were landed, and garrisoned the fort and earth-works, also taking possession of the city.  Most of the male inhabitants had fled.  This has been one of the most useful forts to the rebels.  The object of the expedition is accomplished.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday Morning, March 12, 1862, p. 2