Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
BY TELEGRA APK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-The Tribune says there is much more artillery here than before the ad- vance Harlan has dispatch from Iowa, saying the southerners have captured Craton, small town on Des Moines river, near Keokuk.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. "A fight occurred at Dug Spring near Springfield. The southerners evacut- ed the field during the night, Lyen took possion in the morning. Another battle is momentary ex- pected. The Hessians had killed and 30 wounded; :; 40 killed and 40 wounded on the southern side.-- Five regular dragoons and one lieut. commanding were killed. Dug Spring is IS miles south west of Springfield. It is stated that five thousand confederates are advancing on Springfield from the west.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 7.--Three of the Sumpter's prizes have been released.
 WAsHiNGroN Aug. 7.--oficial advices state the frigate South Carolina, off Galveston, captured the Shark, Virus, Anne Ryan, McCaulfeld, Louisa DDart, Carolina, Falcon, Geo. Baker, and Sam Houston--among the stuff mere captured thirteen mail bags, a lot of express matter, etc. Off St. Marks, the Mohawk captured the Geo. B. Sloat attempting to run the blockade, among the passon- gers were the wife and three children of Adjutant Gen. Holland of Florida. Mrs. Holland claimed inc confederate flag as her private property. Since the suppression of the publication of army rn- teiligence, the city swarms with spies. The New York Herald says the great victory in Kentucky is to be followed by physical one not less mag nfcent. There are ten thousand organized union,
 
 ballot box, to take the field and drive the rebels forces out of Kentucky and Tennessee.
 ST. LOUIS, Aug. 7.-The Herald issued an extra yesterday afternoon, which contains reports from various sources, indicating the capture of Gen. Iyon Late advices from St. Louis do not con, firm the report
 CINCINNATI, Aug. 7.-Chas. H. Tyler, nephew of ex President Tyler, formerly federal captain, but now eutenant-colonel in the Confederate ser ap is hpp aft wifi Hp "a been arrested.
 PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 7.--The gun boat Flag" with thrty-s prisoners from the Confederate war vessel which had been sunk by the St. Lawrence of Charleston, has arrived. Five southerners were drowned. The vessel was formerly revenue cut ter.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. I'll. c. W eller, of Michi gan, has been appointed minister to Honduras The refugees from Fort Morgan give startling ac. counts of affairs on the North Carolina coast-at- Hatteras inlet three steamers and pilot boat, were privateering, one of them, the Gordon, ran the blockade at Charleston and has captured the Me Gildsey and Proctor. All the privateers are armed with rfed cannon. Their head quarters are at Newberg, N. c.
 Gunboats are being collected and mounted at Norfolk to be taken down the canal. The bark Glenn, loaded with federal coal has been captured. The Wabash has arrived from Charleston The Roanoke is there. The Wabash recaptured the prizes, the Mary Alice is also prize. Her crew
 
 the Mary Starr, bound from Wilmington to Liver pool, sailing under confederate colors. Lieut.. Walter H. Stevens of the engineers has been dis missed from the service for defalcation
 HAVANA, Aug. 3-The captain general is absent taking formal possession of San Domingo.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. 8.-St. Louis-The last heard of Lyon on Sunday he had determined to return to Springfield fearing the southern cavalry would out flank hm and take Springfield. 4 fight occurred a Athens, in northwest Missouri, between Iowa troops, assisted by the Home Guards, and the Mis- sourians. The latter reported worsted.
 FORTRESS MONROE Aug. 8.-Co Benedict's re- signaton is accepted-Col. Phelps being general. The Post says the wife of John Hart, late super ntendent of public printing left this city to join Hart in Richmond-he had been engaged in trans porting letters PnILAnx1pI1A, Aug. 8.--The prize crew of the Euchantress have been committed for trial for piracy. WAsuIyGToY, Aug 8.-A boat from Matthias Point states that the southeners are planting bat telies with the intention. of cutting off water com muncation with Washington Commercial says Mrs. Hart carried valuable information to Rich mond
 The totol appropriation by the last Congress amounts to two hundred and ninety seven million of dollars to tie army. Thirty five million ot dol lars to the navy, balance miscellaneous.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. 8.-Independence advices say Santa Fe mail has arrived. Excitement in New Mexico and Texas-a thousand troops returning to the States have been recalled. Two federal off oers deserted and joined the Texians. Texian forces at Ft Bliss is 700 strong with pckets with in 10 miles of Ft Fillmore, which is defended by l3 companies of regulars Columbus democratic convection nominated If. J. Jewett for Governor, and John Scott Iarrison Lieut.. Governor. Re solutions were adopted--the third of which recom- nends the States to call national convention, and the sixth condemns the Presidents suspension of habeas corpus.
 4 BALTIMORE, Aug 8.-The Washington Star yborts Gen. Lyon killed at the late battle of Dug Springs.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-J. B. Fades of St. Louis has contract to build gun boats for eighty nine thousand dollars each to forfeit two hundred dollars for every days delay after the contract time expires.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. 9.-The St. Louis correspon- dent of the N. Y associated press, has been silent thirty six hours
 Per Europa-Sir Charles Shoad, in the house of of Lords said, this years product ot India cotton shows fhree hundred thousand bales increase
 IrALY-The Italian people protest against French occupation of Rome, is receiving an i'm mcnse number of signatures. ALBANY, Aug. 9.-The democratic convention has received a communication from the republican committee, inviting joint nominations. The demo- crats say in response, would be false to the par tv we represent if we considered any propositions of union with our political opponents, except on its b%,s of principles
 SkLoUIs, Aug. 9.-John McAfee, speaker of inc house for the last sessions has been arrest ed. Gamble orders an election for the first Mon day in November, when the people will be allowed to decide upon the acts of the convention.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-It is understood that Dan Sckles will be made brigadier general Strong ground exist for belief that the object of Prince Napoleon visit is the enlightenment of the French Emperor regarding American affairs. The ,dH master general has received the following from Gen. Rosencrantz: The rebels are expelled from Kanawba, can the mail service be resumed there2
 BALTIMORE, Aug. 9.-Breclinridge and Vallan- dingham had a grand dinner at the Eutaw House, given by the Baltimore secessionsts. The New York Herald publishes what purports to be Me Dowells official report of the loss at Manassas, which he states tobe r rfed cannon, 8smooth bore cannon S0 boxes small arms and cartridges, S7 boxes rhed cannon ammunition, 30 boxes of old arms.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. 9.--In 3s counties the State rights party gains 6,9S1-lose in Franklin 3, An derson 5, Henderson l20, Marion 461.
 CINCINNATI, Aug. 9.-It is stated that Col Ty- 1er,s e.telegraphed him at Louisville and Nash ,iIle not To come, as it would be dangerous-the disnatches failed to reach him. Tyler has de- ,nanded parole, which refused aud he his con- fned in the Newport barracks. It is stated that Lord Lyon's Bull Run dispatches, were declared contraband at Washington, but upon his demand |