New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-16

5th, some goo men, emerged from the woods
and burned TIE dwelling.
SHELLS THROWN By THE ENEMY
Two shells were thrown by the rebels IN the
direction Of Gen. McCaps division last even
ing. One exploded in the air, and the other
fell short. Several signal-Gghts were seen from
Gem McCaT's headquarters later in the evening.
POSITION OF THE REBELS.
The Rebels are within about two miles and
n half from Langley, and since yesterday morn
inc trees have been feled across the Leesburg
Road.
POSITION OF OUR ADVANCE,
Cen. Smith still occupies Lewinsville, and
no advance has been made to-day other than
with axes.
REGIMENTS LEAVING BEAUREGARO.
II has been nscertained that two S. Caro-
lima Regiments, among others, have left Beau
regards army. One was esteemed his crack
regiment.
GOV. ANDREW.
Gov. Andrew, of Mass, arrived here this
evening on business with the War Department.
REVIEW OF THE sICKLEs BRIGADE.
Gen. Hooker, whose division comprises his
own and Gen. Sickless Brigade, inspected and
reviewed the latter for the first time to-day.
He expressed himself greatly pleased with the
appearance Of the troops Tomorrow stand
of colors from the New-York Fire Department
will be presented to the 4th Regiment, sickes
Brigade, Second Fire ZOuaves.
HORSES, MULES, AND WAGONS.
The Government has now within the lines of the
army Of the Potomac in round numbers, $4,000
horses, purchased at Sl20 apiece, 1000 mules,
at Sal, and 5000 wagons, at $llO.
! PURCHASE OF BLANKETS IN EUROPE.
Geo. Plomley Smith of Pennsylvania, gen.
teman of large business experience, and Col
Thomas of the Quartermasters Department
leave by Tomorrow steamer for Europe.
They are sent by the Government to purchase
blankets and material for Winter clothing.
| TRAINS BETWEEN NETWORK AND WASH
NGTON.
The Post-Ofice and War Departments have
agreed on the following schedule for trains be-
tween New-York and Washington:
Leave New-York at a. m; reach Washington
az 81 p. m. Leave New-York at p. M; arrive NJ
washington at clam. Leave New-York at II
p. M. arrive at Washington at lOi q. IN. Leave
Washington at q. M; reach New-York at r. In.
Leave Washington at 3 n. m; reach New-Hork at
Is ,. m. Leave Washington at q ?. M reach New
York at 81 q. m.
The Railroad managers have not yet cOnIid-
cred the subject, but will come here this week
to do so, and viii probably adopt the schedule.
Such an arrangement is imperatiyely demanded
by the public Improved facilities for express
ing freight are also necessary.
TROUBLE AMONG TIE INDIANS.
/ There is trouble among some Indians Of the
/ Dakota Territory. Rebel emissaries aud whisky
dealers. whose business has been interfered
with by the Agent, have induced lauckton,
Sioux, TO revolt; and on the morning Of Sept.
% he came 70 the Agency with his tribe and
demanded a council A council was held, but
many of the demands made by the Indians
were so unreasonable that the Agent refused
TO accept them. whereupon the tribe departed.
Soon 200 warriors, armed with weapons Of
savage warfare, appeared, surrounded the
Agency buildings, and threatened to burn them
If the Agent remained firm. When the mes
senger left, the ssvages were in groups still
menaeiDc. The station is defeBseless--the
nearest troops two companies) being at Fort
Randall, twelve miles distant RGeniorcements
are needed Immediately.
PENSION.
John Lynch, NOrwalk, Conn, I'd Infantry
loss Of right hand, has been granted pension
of Sc per month.
ELECTION IN IOWA
/ Advices received here show that MIR. Wilson
/ Republican, is elected Representative from Mr.
Curtsss District in Iowa by large majority.
Also the Republican Supreme Judge is elected.
The returns indicate the election Of the Repub-
licsn Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
REFUSED MAIL FACILITIES.
Tie Pure Democrat Peoria, ILL.,, has been
interdicted from the mail, for treason
APPOINTMENTS
Moses Kelly, for many years Chief Clerk in the
Interior Department, was to-day appointed Re-
gister Of Wills for the District of Columbia
Walton b. Smith son of the Secretary and
bis Private Secretary, has been appointed Chief
Clerk; Capt. Henry Clay, grandson Of Henry
Clay, son Of Col. Clay who was killed at
Buena Vita, has been appointed Assistant-Ad-
iutant General to Gen. Richard ". johnson Of
Kentucky
RESIGNED.
Second Leutcnants d. 5. Stevens. Vim. w.
Patton, Union Coat Guard; Capt. Shaw 18th
Iowa; Lieut. c. w. Blair, I'd Kansas
10 the AssCcI.ed Press
wAsrINeTss, Tuesday, Oct. j.. 1851
THE REPORTED CUBAN DECLARATION IN FAVOR
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