FT. MONROE, April 5.
A flag of truce sent out by the flag ship to-day, brought back two ladies, the first passengers who have been allowed to leave Norfolk for the North for some weeks.
The Richmond Enquirer and Dispatch of this morning are received. The former is printed on a half sheet. Both papers are entirely barren of news.
The official report of Gov. Clark, of N. Carolina, states the rebel loss at Newbern as follows: 84 killed, 101 wounded, 413 missing and prisoners; total, 578.
Wm. Gwinn arrived at Richmond, yesterday from Washington. He is a native of Virginia.
Capt. Jno. A. Morgan who is styled the Marion of the war, also arrived in Richmond yesterday.
On board the Monitor to-day the vote of thanks passed by the New York Chamber of Commerce was read to all hands. Great enthusiasm was exhibited. Lieut. Worden will resume command of the Monitor as soon as he recovers from his injuries, which according to the latest accounts he is expected to very shortly.
The Weather continues pleasant and favorable for military operations.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Monday Morning, April 7, 1862, p. 1
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