The Sun.
London, England, 1864-11-09 00:00:00

'IHE SIN, LONDON, 'WEDNESDAY .EVENINGr, rkOVEMBER 9, 1861

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(E.EIITERIS TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE DAMASCUS.

(Via Greencastle.)
NE W YORK, OCT. 28, Evening.
Vague rumours arc current of important move-
ments around Richmond.

The Confederates are reported- to be in strong
force, and to bo reorganising is the Shenandoah
Valley. Their cavalry occupy Fisher's Hill, their
mai❑ force being at Newmarket. Sheridan is at
Cedar Creek.

Price's army is reported routed, dispersed, and
driven below Fort Scott, closely pursued by the
Federal cavalry, The Federals have captured
Generals Marmaduke and Caleb, and a large num-
ber of Price's prisoners and several guns. Five
hundred of Price's troops have crossed the Hannibal
and St. Joseph Railroad, moving northwards.
Beauregard has issued an address granting an
amnesty to absent soldiers returning within 30
days. He says he joins the army full of hope and
confidence in the struggle to strike a blow which
shall bring auccess to the Southern army, and
triumph to the cause of peace and to the country.
Resolutions passed by the Southern Governments
declare their firm, unalterable purpose to maintain
the rights of self-government, establish their inde-
pendence, and uphold the State rights and sove-
reignty, or perish in the attempt.
The Indiana Democratic and State Committee
have issued a manifesto stating that the Repnblican
party committed stupendous and systematic frauds
in the late election.
The military authorities have arrested the Demo-
cratic soldiers' electioneering, agents in Baltimore
and Washington, and closed their cffices, on a charge
of falsely signing and forging the names of officers
and soldiers entitled to vote. At the examination
before the military committee one agent pleaded

guilty.
The Democrat press assert that the charges are
manufactured by the Administration, the agent
having pleaded guilty, in the interest of the Go-
vernment. They also state that it is part of Lin-
coin's way of managing the campaign to elect
himself,

Windell Phillips has made a speech, asserting
that he was not willing to trust Lincoln with the
future of the country. He admitted that Lincoln
was the only candidate in the field, but he must do
the people's will.
The Canadian Conference has been adjourned.
The steamer Hope has beep captured, and the
Flof.ne destroyed.
The Canada has arrived out.
NEW YORK, OCT. 29 (Morning.)
On Thursday Gen. Grant made a reconnaissance
in force on the left with Hancock's and Warren's
corps. The Confederates attacked Hancock, who
repulsed their assault. Finding the Confederates
strongly entrenched at all points, bath corps with-
drew to a position a little in advance of their for-
mer lines, Butler made a simultaneous reconnais-
sance on the right without finding any point un-
guarded. There were casualties on both sides. On
the right Grant captured 900 prisoners. The Con-
federate General Daring is reported killed.
A despatch from Sherman, dated Friday,:indi•-
cates that Hood was threatening another demon-
stration against the Tennessee Railroad at Chatta•
nooga.

It is rumourfd at Louisville that the Confederates
have copturee.Pe,ducah, Kentucky.
A resolution has been intruduml in the Alabama
Legislature declaring that, if the Democratic party
be succeskful, Alabama will be willing to negotiate
on the basis of the Chicago platform if other South.
ern States concur.

NEW YORK, OCT. 28,

The news from Missouri is still vague and contra-
dictory. The same despatches which renew the
rumours of the defeat of Price, with considerable
loss in men and artillery, end of his retreat south•
ward, contain reports of the advance of a large
Confederate force northward of the Hannibal and
St. Joseph Railway%
General Grant has agreed to a proposition from
General Lee permitting the furnishing of extra sup-
plies and clothing to the prisoners of war upon
either side by their friends or their respective Go-
vernments. The agreement allows the Confederates
to ship from abroad the supplies for their prisoners.
OCT. 29.

Simultaneous reconnaissances by Grant and But•
ler against Lee's right and left on the 27th disco-
prepared egains
xratetrae tulipeonConfederates fully
Grant was driven back with considerable loss.

Stanton reports Hood threatening the invasion o:

Tennessee.

Governor Bramlett, of Kentucky, has issued a
proclamation declaring that he will tolerate no mili-
tary interference in the approaching elections, and
directing the sheriffs to arrest the offenders if any
be attempted.
Additional testimony has been adduced of the

forgery of soldiers' names by the York State agents.
General Dix announces that the military will pro•
tect the purity of the polls against the intentions of
rebel agents. Canada has sent refugee deserters to
vote at the Presidential election.

NEW YORK, OCT. 23 (Evening).

Grant's whole army is said to have been engaged
in a reconnaissance before Richmond with a view to

brink gagement,
epeals has refused an injunction
'Theo Courtngeneral of
A p nagainst the Maryland anti-slavery constitution,
which has been proclaimed by the Governor of that
State.

The City of Washington takes out 800,000 doll,

n specie.

CONIMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, OCT. 29 (Evening).

Money easy—gold
1204 prem. Exchange on
London, 240. Stocks advancing—New York Cen-
tral., 121 ; Illinois, 127; Erie, 97k;
United States
5 dol 200 ; Bonds, 1074. Cotton slightly firmer ;
Middling Upland, 125. Flour, wheat, and corn
advancing. Provisions good inquiry. C°ff' ad.
yenning, Sugar, good inquiry. Molasses steady.
Petroleum, crude, 45; rEfined do., 66.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
(Via Creokhaven).
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (Morning).
The report of Sheeman's evacuation of Atlanta
has been denied. Forrest is threatening Paducah
and Columbus.
Gold is Excited, and is now quoted 1378 per ecnf.
premium.

NEW YORK, OCT. 31 (Evening.)
(Via Crookhaven.)
General Grant has resumed his old position.
Hood has attacked Decatur, but was repulsed
and crossed the Tennessee.
Rumours are current that Sherman has evacuated
Atlanta.

It is reported that the Confederates will arm
300,000 ne g roes for the spring campaign•
The Nov York and Kentucky State authorities