The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-10-16

 State line report Gen. Buckner's advance col urnn and two thousand Confederates took Hop- kinsvlle yesterday, capturing small arms and cannon. The federas dispersed without firing a gun. It is reported the federals shot two Confederate prisoners before dispersing.
 BINGHAM.
 FROM TENNESSEE.
 NASHVILLE, Oct 1.-The Bowling Green correspondent of the Union and American, on the 30th ult., says: ssGen. Buckner is advanc- ing towards the Ohio river, driving the Home Guards before him. It is thought he will reach Owensboro on Wednesday nlght." The same correspondent says, the advance guard of the army from Bowling Green moved for ward on Monday, ten miles beyond Green riv- CT. Rosseau is reported to be retreating.
 There is report at Bowling Green to-day, that the Hessans have burned Hawesville and Cloverport, on the Ohio river.
 Gen Buckner has blown up the lock on Green river, near Rochester.
 Gov. Gamble of Missouri, has made pro- clamation for the State Convention to meet in St. Louis, October 10th.
 Ferguson, M. P. and Hon. MT. Burke, of England, arrived in the city yesterday, en route to Richmond.
 A private despatch from Richmond says that Arnold Harris has been released uncondi- tionally.
 Wise arrived at Richmond
 Persia arrived with dates of the 18th. Cot ton advanced one-eighth. Political news un- important.
 NASHVILLE, Oct. 2-The Louisville Jour. of the 30th says. it has reliable news of the taking of Manchester, Clay county, by Ze!i- coffer. The Journal reports large number of arrests in different counties Passengers by to-day's train report that mar tial law declared in Louisville to-day
 NASHVILLE, Oct 3.--Judge Munroe. late of Kentucky, appeared before Judge Hum phrey to-day and took the oath of allegiance to the Confederate States. Jas. B. Clay was taken to Louisville on Sa- turday, under the writ of habeas corpus in his case issued, and returnable before Judge Catron on Monday.
 A committee of the Kentucky Senate re- ported on the 2Sth the arrests of Ewing, Sil- vertooth and Irwin, members of the Legisla- ture, as illegal and unwarranted. They were released
 Fremont was at Jefferson City on the 2Sth It was uncertain when he would leave, pro- babIy on the first or second.
 gentleman arrived from Jefferson City on the 29th, says Lane burnt the central portion of Osceola on the 25th, for the reason that the rebels fired on his troops from the win dows.
 A special to the Cincinnati Enquirer from Washington, of the 2Sth, says: Chase has ne- gotiated another loan in New York, on the basis of the last arrangement.
 The New York Day Book suspended on the 24th. It says it bows to the memorable de- cree of force. It claimed to have thirty thou sand subscribers
 A gentleman direct from Louisville says, there are but few troops there, and no enthu- siasm.
 James B. Clay was released on Monday, un- der bond of five thousand dollars, to do noth. ing against the federal government.
 FROM RICHMOND VIA. NEW ORLEANS. RICHMOND, Sept. 3.-Everything quiet here. Passengers by the afternoons train report the burning of Fall's Church by the Federas, who advanced to that point after the Confed- crates had fallen back, With that exception there is no news. Nothing from Western Vir- ginia.
 The Delta's correspondent says, Capt Mans field Lowell, formerly of the federal army, has been appointed Brigadier- General, and assign ed to duty on the coast defenses.
 FROM NEW ORLEANS.
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 2.-Gen. Albert H. Preston, of State forces, died Saturday, at Charleston.
 Summervlle and British Gun-boat Steady, arrived yesterday with despatches to the Brit ish Consul.
 Richmond Examiner of Monday says, inte- ligence received at war department yesterday evening, from Potomac, indicates preparation for immediate action. A letter confirms the report,
 Chain Bridge in possession of Confederates. Lee strongly entrenched in Western Virgin ia, Little skirmishing taken place, in which Lieut.. Howell, of Mississippi, killed.
 NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 3.-We have adyiees to the 27th, from Lees camp-the enemy in armies were on the same Noun tain. President Davis had not returned from Manassas The federals were occupying Mum sop's Hill.
 McGraw and Arnold Harris have been re- leased.
 Gen. Van Dorn was assigned to duty on the Potomac.
 FROM KANSAS.
 FoRr LEAvENwoRTH, Sept. 27.-(Via Nash vile, Oct. 2. 2.)-Scouts this morning report that strong column of rebels is marching Northward from Lexington-their supposed destination is St. Joseph.
 WYANDoTTE, Sept, 24.-The acting Gov ernor has issued an order for every man in the State between IS and 45, immediately to en- rol in some military company, to hold them selves in readiness for marching orders-each man to furnish all the arms in his possession. The rsfssal of any one to obey the order will