The Express.
London, England, 1864-10-18 00:00:00

LATZST INTELLIGENCE.

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AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN.
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NEW YORK. Ocr. 7, Evstriac.
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Mr. Stanton reports that the operations are pro-
greasing satisfactorily before Richmond and Peters-
burg. No engagement had taken place since
Saturday. Both belligerents were fortifying. It
is reported that Lee is concentrating on Grant's
left.
The Federal loss north and south of the James
River on Friday and Saturday is estimated at
4,000.
The'Northern papers contain a report that the
larger portion of Grant's corps has recrossed from
the north side of the James river, but state that he
retains his position in the surrounding forts.
General Lee reports that in the engagement
south of Petersburg the Federals broke through a
portion of his line on the Squirrel Level road, but
were driven back with a loss of 400 prisoners.
General Hampton then drove the enemy, capturing
500 prisoners.
Mr. Stanton reports that the Confederates in
Sherman's rear, after capturing Big Shanty, were
pursued and driven from the field with heavy loss,
leaving behind them their dead and wounded.
Unofficial despatches report that the Confederates
left 1,000 dead and wounded.
It is reported that Forrest's transportation has
been captured. The gunboats would prevent his
retreat across the Tennessee river.

Southern papers state that Hood had moved his
army 35 miles westward without molestation.

Sheridan is at Harrisonburg. Guerillas occa-
sionally intercept his supply trains. Early reports
on the 29th ult. that if the peoplo of Lynchburg
will guard against raiding he is in a position to
check Sheridan's further advance. I
aEwing's force has arrived at Rolla, Missouri, after
having lost 300 prisoners. Price is reported to be
six miles west of Union City on the Jefferson City
road. It is supposed that he purposes attempting
the capture of Jefferson City, and the establishment
of a state government. It is reported that Price
attempted to cross the Osage River, but was pre-
ventedaby the Federals. The Pacific railroad,
eight miles from Jefferson City, has been burned.
Several trains between St. Louis and Hannibal have
also been burned. Admiral Farragut retains the
command at Mobile.

The Macon Telegraph contains a speech alleged
to have been delivered by Jefferson Davis, assert-
ing that Sherman will be compelled to re-enact the
retreat of Moscow, that the independence of thel
South would be established, and the enemy defeated
if half the absent troops returned to their duty.
The southern press is dissatisfied with the speech,
and doubts its authenticity.
In accordance with a resolution passed by con-
vention, the Governor of Tennessee has issued an
order that all persons voting in the presidential
election 'must swear to oppose an armistice and
peace negotiations with armed rebels until con-
stitutional: laws and constitutional proclamations
are re-established throughout the State. The Go-
vernor of Tennessee has conscripted white men and
negroes between 18 and 45 years of age.
The steamers Night Hawk and Linch had been
destroyed, and the steamer Condor beached off
Wilmington.

NEW YORK, Ocr. 8, ?Immo.

The(Federala under Burbridge attacked Saltville,
Western Virginia, and were badly repulsed, re-
treating in confusion, pursued by the Confederates.
A portion of Price's forces have appeared before
Jefferson City.
The Governor of Georgia has declined Sherman's
proposition for an informal peace conference.
Gold 100 premium.
NEW YORK, Ocr. 8. EVETING.
The/Confederates yesterday attacked Butler's
line; drove in Kautz, and captured his artillery.
They then attacked Birney, but were repulsed.
Birney recaptured Kantz's position;and drove the
Confederates to their inner line of defences.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, Ocr. 7, Emma.
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Money easy. Gold advanced today to 107, and
closed at 101. Stocks advancing. New York
Central, 116 ; Illinois, 117} ; Erie, 93j ; 5-20
Bonds, 1071.

NEW YORK, Ocr. 8, Eviiinuc.
Money easy. Gold, 99 premium. Stocks firmer ;
New York Centrals, 114/ ; Illinois, 115 ; Erie, 93 ;
5-20 Bonds, 107}. Cotton quiet ; middling upland,
110, 115. Flour and corn heavy ; wheat dull. Pro-
visions heavy. Coffee very dull. Sugar limited
demand. Molasses quiet. Petroleum, crude, 37 ;
refined, t 1.3.
The North American arrived at Greencastle
shortly after 7 o'clock this (Tuesday) morning.

MEXICO.
SEW YORK, Ocr. 8.
The New York journals publish a doubtful report
from New Orleans that during the absence of the
Emperor Maximilian from Mexico city, Miramon,
backed by the Archbishop of Mexico, bad declared
against Maximilian. Miranda (1) held half the
city.

There were contradictory reports that the French
had raised the blockade of the Mexican ports.

PERU.
NEW YORE, Ocr. 8.
Advices received here from Peru assert that the
Peruvian Congrers had resolved to declare war
against Spain unless she abandoned the Chincha
Islands.