, 1861-09-12
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.


IA Intended to Join the rebel army, but that he
Il held as a hostage for Congressman Ely, Ma
0,aw and Harris, non-combatants now in the
hands Of the enemy
Evidences Of an advance Of the enemy toward
our lines are daily multiplying. Yesterday a resi-.
Sent from Virginia living near CarenOnt, five
miles from Alexandria, reports the rebels at Bush
Hill and Claremont.
ST. LOUIS August 10th.
A messenger from General Sigel arrived early
this morning, and reports Gen. Sigel fifteen miles
this side Of Lebanon, expecting to reach Rola
to-tlay He had not been mOleStcd on the route.
Gen. Lyon Was buried on Col. Phelps farm,
near Springfield. 1t was reported that the re.
bells had entered Springfield, aud were encamped
in and around the town.
NEw ORLEANS, Aug. l6.
An extra Of the Houston Telegraph, of the
10th, reports fight on the 25th Of July between
Colunel BaylOr's command and Federal troops,
at Fort Fillmore, resulting in the defeat Of the
latter, with thirty killed and wounded-two
Lieutenants killed; SoutherneIs unhurt The
Fedcrals fed and were Dursued, and the whole
command taken prisoners-500 in number.
ST. LoUIs, August 23d.
Much anxiety was (et the other day AZ tn the
safrty OF Washington City. Great events were
undoubtedly anticipated to take place, but up TO
this time nothing has transpred. Troops are
arriving daily in the Capital. lf the advance is
made at all, II will bc made by Gen. Mcclellan,
with the Federal forces against the Confederate.
Il is nOt believed the latter will attempt TO march
on Washington.
The government loan Of $I5OOOO.O0O was
taken by the Banks Of New York, Boston and
Philadelphia.
Fremont is gathering around him very large
army, which will soon be in motion.
The States Of Illinois and Iowa are forward.
ing troops to him constantly.
The UOnicderNtes were much crippled in the
battle At Springfield, Missouri, and It is hardly
possible for them to advance against the superior
force Of Gen. Fremont.
General Anderson left Washington on July
I9th to assume the charge Of his command in
Kentucky.
The General Government has furnished Ken
tucky with 10000 minnie rifles, with ammuni.
ton.
A great deal Of excitement exists in Ken.
tucky at present, and difficulties are expected
1000 Union troops are already encamped near
CrAbbs Orchard.
The Kentucky Legislature Is largely Union.
Gov. Gamble Of Missouri has ordered out the
militia If the State to resist the entrance VI
troops under Ex-Governor jackson.
Prince Napoleon is expected to be in St Louis
next week.
The War Department has information viii b
drawn , mile hsvord EairGsx Conr, Honsc Iesv.
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the troops on the Potomac.
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The rebels, 400 strong, advanced TO where the
tlth Quo regiment had erected Their battery;
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