The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-09-02 00:00:00

!halo' aub Colonial intelligcnce.

FRANCE. —The etioateentr says " Sever ml news-
pumpers have asked what will be the attitude of the
French Gevernment in view 01 the agitation wheel new
prevails in Italy. Tho question is so clear that any
doubt seems impossible. In view of insolent thrombi,
and the possible conequenoes of a demagogue insurrec-
tion, the duty of the French Government, and its mili-
tary honour, oblige it snore then ever to defend the Holy
Father. The world moat be well aware that France
does not abandon those to whom, when in danger, she
extends her protection.
La Prance states that arrangements have been made
for sending reinforcements to ltomue if eireum,tancea
eaulti require it. The same journal announces that
"dershals Rarden and Macinabon will remain with the
Emperor until Wednesday.
Whether the new journal La France receives its
inspiration direct from the Tnileries,or is to be regarded
as a paper that may possibly be " warned," we 'mew
not, but we observe that it contains an article which
will frighten certain old women who regard seriously
everything that is laid by the French newspapers.
Speaking of the relations of England and France La
France remarks that, although their mutual interests
bind them together in the main, yet "conflicts on grave
quertions may change or suspend their sinkable rela-
tions, and tnay even bring about a situation of hostility.
But, as this situation of hostility could only arise from
accidental causes, it would not pewees the elements of
long continuation.' It is somewhat remarkable that at
the prevent time, when the English public; are doing so
much to entertain Frenchmen iu London, a surly editor,
reputed to be acting under the directiou of the Emperor,
should thus go out of his way, when there is nothing,
on the surface at least, to disturb the good feeling of the
two countries, to throw out hints about possible con-
theta on grave questions. The Emperor showed great
skill in drawing off the colonels after he had urged
them on; lie surely ought to give his new advocate a
warning.
ITA.LY.—First Sicily and then Naples have been
dealared in a state of siege within a week I Truly the
Italian question has come up again with • vengeance.
"Whom shall we hang for this state of matters?" is a
query which is no doubt being put by • great many at
this time, and the answers, 48 is usual in gush eases.
are carioca. We are obliged to admit—although, at
the mine time, the fact that we are so, does not exalt
our opinion of out fellow-oresturee—that the majority
of voices that have been raised in public seem favour-
able to the "suspension" of Garibaldi. "General
Garibaldi," says General La Mumps, in announcing
to the Neapolitans that they have been placed under
martial law, "lies thrown himself on this oontinent
threatening to introduce anarchy." The verdict of
posterity, we think, will be that at this particular
period Garibaldi, of ell the public men of Italy, was
the most patriotic. It is not to be doubted that the
Government of Italy has been placed in a particularly
unpleasant predicament through the action of one of
its subjects, but the Italian Government has itself to
thank for it The proclamation of the state of siege,
as usual, states that commanders of divisions will unite
military and civil powers. All assemblages are to be
dispersed by force; exportation and retention of arms
are prohibited; and all arms are ordered to be given up
within three days. Last of all the liberty of the press
has been restricted. This is a sad state of matters, and
something will surely be done by the lovers of pease in
Europe to prevent the recurrence of such • compli-
cation again. Everybody knows what ought to be done.
COLLISION BYTWSEN THY ROYAL TyOOPB AND THB
GARIBALCIANS.-08 the 26th August a conflict took
place between the Garibaldians and a reconnoitring
corps of royal troops sent from Reggio. Another
conflict occurred also on the 27th; 42 Garibaldians were
taken prisoners, among whom were Major Heeled and
some other officers. Several Garibeldians were
wounded. The royal troope had three wounded.
Deputies Murdini and Fadrisi, were arrested. Calachio,
a Bourboin 'partisan, has also been arrested. The Pease
of the 27th *Wes, ender reserve, that the Three
Calabrias have declared in favour of Garibaldi. The
La France of this evening announces that the English
Ministry has ordered the British fleet to proceed im-
mediately to Naples. The came journal also states that
the commanders of the two frigetes stationed off
Catania have been brought before a court martial.
They established for their justification that they had
ordered the vessel carrying Garibaldi to be stopped, but
that the crews of the two frigates refused to execute
the orders. The Paine of the 27th says the French
Government is said to have sent very satisfactory
explanations to Turin respecting the despatch of the
French fleet to Naples, and other circumstances which,
for the last few days, have strongly moved public
opinion in Italy. The official Gasette confirms. the
despatch from Naples announcing conflicts between the
royal troops and the Garibaldians, and adds that
Garibaldi, in view of the measures taken by the Govern-
ment, bas renounced the project of entering Reggio,
nil hes marched towards the um anteing.
AMERICA- CONFLICT AT BATON ROUGI AND
CSABINDON, A.llll/18&8.—A0conota from Orleans to
August 10th, state that Confederates Generals Breck-
enridge and Clarke, with a force of 15 regiments and
10 pieces of artillery, attacked the Federal force at
Beton Rouge. The Confederates were repulsed with
heavy loss. The Federal loss was estimated at about
70 killed and 250 wounded. Advises from Clarendon,
Arkansas, state that the Federal General !Forty had
defeated the Confederates, capturing 700 prisoners.
Both sides suffered severely. The Confederates have
succeeded in cutting off all railway communication
with Nashville, and captured two Federal couriers. A
Confederate force, under General Stevens, is said to be
between Nashville and Murfrtiesburg. News from
General Pope's command indicates a speedy battle;
everything appears ready for an advance across the
Rapidan. On the 17th Pope moved his head quarters
nearer the front. The Confederates are still pouring
into Gordonsville. General Corcoran and Willcox have
been released, and arrived at Washington, where an en-
thusiastic ovation took place on their arrival. Como-
ran made a speech, telling the Irishmen to complete
their work in America, and that when it was over they
would make an opportunity for themselves elsewhere.
Corcoran hes been appointed Brigadier-GeneraL The
destruction of the ram Arkansas hag been confirmed. A
general order from the War D 'pertinent prohibits the
appointment of any more political generals. Only
meritorious officers in active service will be promoted
to that position. Own. M'Clellan'a successful evacua-
tion of Harrison's Landing and the Federal success at
Baton Rouge have caused a material increase in the
enlistments, and the anticipations that success will
attend Halleck'e plan of attack on Richmond have
combined to impart a more cheerful feeling to the
public mind. Ilia officially annopnoed that enrolments
fin, drafting will commeheg forthwith. Forty regi-
ments have been organised in the State of New York.
Enlistments progress tnttch more favourably. A portion
of M'Clellan's army ernbarkedin transports at Flarrisons'
Landieg. The lancer portion retreated by land via
Williamsburg. Everything was carried sway from
Harrison's Landing. It is supposed a con-
siderable force of M'Clellan's army will
remain at time Peninsula, but the larger
' portion co-operates with Pope. Apprehensions are
I entertained of a Confederate attack on Suffolk. Fight-
ing and skirmishing continua in Feet Tennessee. The
Confederates are reported to have occupied several
fresh points in Kentucky, but the names of the
places are' withheld by the military authorities.
Three thousand Confederate cavalry are reported to be
within 25 miles south of Lexington. General Butler
offiei•lly compliment' the Federal troops for routing
the Confederates at Baton Rouge, and asserts that they
captured three pieces of artillery. COM minder Farrago,*
has destroyed Donaldaville' near New Orleans, because
the guerillas had fired on the fleet from the banks of
the raver. General Pope's army has encamped along the
banks of the Rapidan. No Confederates are in sight
within 10 miles of Cedar Mountain. It is supposed
that General Jackson has gone in another direction,
Archbishop Hughes has preached sermon, urging a con-
tinuation of the volunteering or drafting, in order to
finish the struggle by might alone. Foreign inter-
ference, lie said, should only be permitted in the way of
benevolence, but all should unite in setting armed inter-
vention at defiance. Nineteen more passengers from
the Golden Gate have been saved. The British steamer
Colitmbia has been captured off the Bahamas.
RITSIAT OF M'CLILLAN'B ASNY.—The Montreal
Steam Ship Company's steam ship Bohemian, from
Quebec on the 16th ult., arrived on Thursday last.
She touched at Cape Race on the 19th. M'Clellan'm
army is supposed to be retreating from Harrison's
Lending down the peninsula, one portion by land, via
Williamsburg, and another portion on transports down
the James River, both roads being liable to an attack
from the Confederates. It is reported that the move-
ment has been successfully performed. It is not known
definitely where Mlffellan's army will operate. Jack-
son had 'safely creamed the Rapidan, and is sonth-west of
Gordonsville with 60,000 men. The high waters of the
Rapidan delayed the Federal forces, but they are re-
ported as steadily advancing. General Pope's official
report of Cedar Mountain battle gives 1,560 men killed,
wounded, and missing, 300 of whom were taken pri-
soners. The Federal General Prince was captured.
Pope is confident the Confederate General Winter was
killed. Southern journals claim the victory at Cedar
Mountain, and date that 30 sonmmissiotted officers of
Pope's army had arrived at Richmond, who would be
imprisoned and finally punished as felons until the
Federal Government should cease the war policy in-
augurated by Pope. General Pope has issued an order
stating that his proclamation directing the army to
BW:eruct on the country had been abated by officers and
men, and forbidding all to molest or disturb the pro-
perty of citizens. Acta of pillage and outrage will be
punished. The Confederate General Lee had addressed
&letter to Halleek, threatening retaliatory measures for
Pope's (seder. General Halleck answered that as Gen.
Lee's letter was couched in terms insulting to the Federal
:Government he should not reply, since Fremont was
again appointed to the command of the first army under
Otraeral Pope. 11w.. reported from Memphis that a
beetle had occurred on the 7th at Tazewell, near
Censiberlaadkiap, in which 3,000 Federale had surren-
dered—that the Coefederates were again in possession
of East Tennessee—and that Beauregard and. Bragg
were at Chantanoga with 70,000 men. A semi-official
Washington despatch declares the report to be false.
No fight took place at Tazewell, except on the 9th,
when the Confederates were repulsed, with heavy loss.
The Memphis reported from the South that the Con-
federates had captured Baton Rouge, with four Federal
regiments, and that they had also sunk two Federal
annbeeta Official orders had been leaned for formally
commencing the drafs on the let of September, and an
additional special draft will be made to fill up all old
, regiments, unless filled by that date. The Governor of
Masamsbusette had ordered the enrolment of coloured
'citizens amongst those subject to draft. The New
York Municipality had appropriated a million of
dollars for the defence of New York harbour by gun-
boats and rams. Three hundred houses in Memphis
were seised under the Confiscation Act General
Butler had ordered a forced contribution of 330,000
dollars from the banks of cotton brokers and merchants
of Now Orleans for the support of the poor. Assess.
menta are made in proportion to the sum subscribed by
the merchants for the defence of New Orleans against
the Federal Government, and force contributions
from each firm vary from 85,000 dollars down to 6
dollars. Nearly 200 firms are assessed. Recruiting
had not improved throughout the Union. The
drafting exenent oontinued. Foreigners who
had declared their intention to became
citizens were not allowed to leave the country. Nutner-
ous emigrants enlist on landing. A collision had tam

coned on the Potomac between two transports, by
which eighty sick soldiers were drowned. Clay had
made a speech at Washington devoted to abuse the
English Parliament, press, and people, and laudation of
Franco and Russia. Be. said England was the must ow
friendly to America of any nation upon earth, awl her
conduct on4lus4avery question WU hellish, damnable
hypocrisy. Eegland, was looking for America's. downfall
bet Fminci rrotected America. Englanel threatened the
national existence. Napoleon was the firm and fixed
friend of America, therefore let America appeal to
France not to stand by and let the American Republic
be destroyed by England. Russia was the strung ally
of America. Clay was surprised and struck with ad-.
niiration at the condition of the Rusaian people, for
England had an misrepresented them. The Rusidan
royal family was the moat lively, intelligent, and virtu•
one family that bad ever occupied 'a throne. The
Governor of Kentucky, in a message, recommends the
adoption of Crittenden 'a resolutions as a standing propo-
sition for peace and settlementof war.
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A Liverpool contemporary gives the following
account el the captnre of the steamer Memphis, while
attempting to run the American blockade. The captain
of the steamer, her owner, and crew arrived at Liver-
pool by the Australasian. The Memphis made the
passage out from Liverpool to Nassau in sixteen days
eight hours. She was intercepted at Abaco by the
United States gunboat Quaker City, which fired five
shots at her. She arrived, however, at Nassau. We
believe the Memphis to be the largest steamer that has,
es yet, run the blockade at Charleston. She ran
through all the blockading squadron at that port.
When off the bar the Federal gunbcets threw shot and
shell at her, when Captain Cruikshank ran her close
into the shore. Assistance was sent from Lharleston
to enable her to have her powder diseharged, which
was safely done, notwithstanding the
.gtuaboats were
throwing shot and shell at her all the time. The
Memphis ran nut of Charleston again on the 27th of
July, with 1,500 bales of cotton, and steered right
through the blockading squadron of 15 United States
gunboats safely. When 95 miles at sea the United
States steamer Magnolia passed her. The commander
of the Magnolia, being in bed at the time, cried out to
the offieer on deck to know what steamer it was
passing. The answer wan, "One ot our gunboats."
The commander of the Magnolia not being satisfied
with that answer, immediately went on deck to look at
the supposed gunboat. lie at once gave the Memphis
chase, which lasted for upwards of two hours—Captain
Cruikshank, of the Memphis, using every exertion to
get up steam; however, the Magnolia being able to
steam 17 knots, soon overtook her. Magnolia,
was boarded
by a crew from the Magnolia. 'Captain Cruikshank
was determined to sink the steamer, and had every-
thing in readiness to perform the act, but the owner
of the carf,o on board would not allow him to do so.
Captain Cruikshank and the officers were left on board
the Memphis until ,dusk, but fearing that they would
retake the steamer, if postible, which they assuredly
would have done, they were trantferred under a strong
guard on board the Magnolia, and the prize crew then
took full possession. The owner of the cargo, captain,
officers, and erew were liberated on their arrival at New
York, after many private articles of value had been
taken from them. The trial of the Memphis will take
place at the Admiralty Court at New York. . .

A NOVELTY IN THE Naw WOELD.—We have been
accuetomed in America to our satires about English
taxation, but a walk up Broadway reminds us that we
are now quite as ouch taxed as our "down trodden"
cousins in Europe. A tax gatherer's promenade in
Broadway is by no means unsuggestive. Leaving
Bowling-green, he sees several taxed hotels which pay
licenses of at least 100 dollars. The bonded warehouse,
a few steps further, reminds us that 50c. duty is paid
for the entry into or withdrawal therefrom of any
goods. The splendid stores of the wholesale dealers are
each worth 50 dollars a-year to Uncle Sam. Every
clerk standing in the doorway of these stores must pay
3 per cent, of his income over 600 dollars. At the
Express office you observe that for every receipt for
goods to be transmitted there is a charge of from 10. to
Sc. That portly stockbroker turning out of Wall-street
is worth 50 dollars a-year to Ns Government, in
licences, while that carriage and horse driving up near
the corner represent another 4 dollars. As he goes past
the nest of lawyers at Trinity-buildings it is a satis-
faction to the tax gatherer to know that each of them
has to pay a licence of 10 dollars. lie glances into the
auctioneers' stores, and complacently remembers that
every one must contribute 10 dollars to the Govern-
ment. The druggist, where lie stops for soda water,
has to pay his share, and on the eating-house where he
takes a nibble there is a similar claim. If he passes a
newspaper office he reflects that for every advertise-
ment the proprietor pays 3 per cent, on the gross
receipts. Every physician whose little tin sign he may
see on his route, must disgorge 10 dollars. The cigars
smoked along the streets are taxed aocording to their
value. If it rains and he puts up an umbrella, he need
not pay for the privilege unless it is a silk umbrella, in
which case be must pay 5 per cent. of its value; conse-
quently, cotton umbrellas will be in active service.
The theatres, wholesale and retail stores, and the in-
comes derived from every building on your Broadway
route are taxed. People's clothes and what they eat
are taxed. The glees they look through and the gas
they see by are taxed. If we wish to slaughter hogs
and sheep for own conenmntion, Uncle Sam permits us
to do so gratis ; but he will not permit us to hang our-
selves for nothing, as hemp is taxed 3 per cent. If we
wish to leave the city and go to New Jersey, we can do
so freely; but if we prefer other climes, and think of
Europe, we most pay 3 dollars for the passport and a
dollar tax for the privilege of buying • passage ticket.
—New York Evening Post.
A RELIGIOUS REGIMENT IN New YOWL—The
Aforning Herakes correspondent "Manhattan" writes
that among the novelties of the war is a religious
military regiment, forined in New York, called
monitors, that is now nearly ready to go to the seat of
war. None are admitted except they are pious. One
company has been formed already. Many merchants
and men of wealth permit their sons to enlist among
the monitors.