The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-13

II &c, opposite Maryland Point. One spent ball
struck her amidships, doing little damage. She
threw four shells among the rebels, and passed
safely on under the cover Of darkness.
1t is reported that the rebel ship Bermuda ha
succeeded in running the Atlantic blockade a.
Savannah, from which port she sailed on the night
of the I'd inst, with 1000 bales Of cotton, for
Liverpool.
General Hunter, now in command Of the Western
Military Department, pending the arrival of Gen
era HaAeck, has issued an order to the different
commanders to avoid all extensive movements
which may offer battle or prolong the lines unit
'urther concert is established. He directs them
to forward reports to Brgadier General Curtis, at
st. Louis, Of their strength, position and condi-
ton. General Curtis is instructed to consolidate
their reports and send abstracts Of them weekly TO
the commanding General.
The news from Kentucky is highly encouraging
recording 1t does one of the most brilliant and
successful affairs which have occurred during the
campaign.
1t appears that body Of Union troops, under
| General Nelson, who was formerly q lieutenant in
the United States Navy, fell in with the rebels at
| Pikevilie, Pike county on Friday last, under the
command of General Williams While he was APP
preaching them, Colonel Luke Moore, with $500
men, attacked them in the rear, and Colonel llar-
ris, with 600 men of the Second Ohio regiment,
met them in front, and by a fine piece OF strategy
got them directly in the midst of Nelson's brigade
then pressing in on all sides the Union troops
had the enemy at their mercy. The fight is
said to have lasted two days, and resulted in
the total demolition Of the rebels -Four hundred
of them were killed and one thousand taken prison
ers. Among the latter were the two rebel gene
rails Williams and Halves, both of them formerly
! United States officers.
! despatch from Jamestown, Nd, states that
on the 10Th ut the rebels had their central division
! at Centreville, under General Johnston and that
they fortifyng that place, as well as Fairfax
! where Beauregard was, in expectation of an at
tack by Gen. Mcclellan. The rebel forces are
estimated at only 100 900, but reinforcements were
| coming up from Richmond. 1t was said that the
Virginia troops were very disprited and that those
whose terms were about to expire would not re-
enlist Under any circumstances.
The Union men of East Tennessee are giving
from Fortress Monroe we learn that they have
burned and destroyed several railroad bridges and
telegraph lines on the East Tennessee Railroad to
prevent the transportation of rebel troops. Four
bridges on the line north of Knoxville have been
demolished and another at Charleston, Tenn.
tits reported by a letter received yesterday in
Washington, and dated on board the frigatc San
tee, off Galveston the oath ultimo that the priva
| teer Sumter had been captured by gunboat
which she mstook for merchant vessel, and had
approached too close, when she discovered her
| error. The gunboat, however, turned upon the
privateer, her ashore and took her officers and
crew prisoners. They were subsequently trans
ferred to the frigate Niagara. If this report be
true, Of the most mischievous Of the rebel pri
vateers has been put out of the way of doing fur
ther damage to our merchant marine
Affairs at Fortress Monroe are rather of an ac
tive character. Colonel Max Weber, with six COM
panes of the Twentieth New York regiment, made
o reconnaissance in force from Fortress Monroe on
Monday morning, and on returning reported having
found two hewitzers planted by the rebels near
New Market bridge. The Colonel advanced and
drew their IRE, which he returned, and the rebels
at once withdrew, taking the guns with them and
Weber lost none in the encounter.
The Custom House at Norfolk is said to have
been burned'on Sunday night last, together with
large amount Of rebel stores. rumor prevailed
that the troops there in state of mutiny, aud
had attempted to fire the town, bst there appears
to be no confirmation Of this report.
In conclusion we may sum up the encouraging
news Of to-day as follows
Complete success Of the great naval cxpedi-
ton.
2-Great Union victory at Pikesville, KY.
3-Further confirmation of the news of the cap.
ture of the privateer Sumter.
4-The rising of the loyal men in East Tennessee
In defence of the Union.
5-Rumored mutiny Of the rebel troops at Nor
folk.
This makes very good record for one days
news.
THE NEWS.
BY the arrival Of the steamship Nova Scotian at
Father Point we have four DAYS later news from
Europe She brings 800, 900 in specie The cot.
ton market was dull, with decline of one. fourth
OF penny, but useful grades are reported firm
The breadstuifs market was quiet but steady Pro.
visions dull. Consols, for money, 9sI a 93sl.