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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25
THE BATTLE AT SANTA ROSA ISLAND.
Full Account OF the Engage
nlent.
A GLORIOUS UNION VICTORY.
Heroic Conduct Of the Z0uayes and
Regular Troops.
INTERESTING INCIDENTS OF TIE BATTLE,
&C., &C., &c.

We arc at last enabled, by The arrival Of the steamer
Mcclellan, which arrived here yesterday morning hom
tort picksns, to lay before readers fi and liable
report Of the night attack made By tho rebels upon h3
linton forcea, encamped on Santa Rosa Is,tn the OH
inst, oil previous accounts Of which we're token
from Southern papers The little reliance materially
placed upon information thus received, with the eugth
OF time that must elapse before the oieL report from
own headlua tiers in tina, distant department could
arrive excited intense interest throughout the Moo
Of The loyal States but particularly in ths city,
the home Of the brave Xouaves who distmg 4ishcd
themselves that night of conflict and whose dcstguc.
ton evidently the object of the rebels Tho Sub.
joined particulars Of tho engagement coming directly rc
those who participated in IT, viii be Rad with ngidy
II appears that tho rebel account OF the AMIR was
pretty faithful, but that they had mistaken tie Side TO
which victory eventually inclined. The result OF tho
attack proved complete triumph to the brave defenders
Of the Unon and complete aud reibutya overthrow
70 their cowardly and Immensely outluAb.ring assa
ants
In the following official report and IN tie letters Of our
correspondents lay before tho readers of The Herald
full and interesting particulars Of tho surprise the attack,
the numbers engaged on both Sides the incidents and
casualties, and, above ALL Of the glorious victory which
crowned the bravery Of our gallant soldiers
On the morning of tho 9th October about harpast
position in force. Company L, Third Infantry Captain
Hldt, and twenty men Of Company A, First ar,l-
lery, Lieutenant Taylor, eightylve in all, under
command Of Major Yogdes, met the enemy distance
above Camp Brown. Major yogdes was taken prisoner
Immediately Captain Hidt, in command, engaged tho
enemy.
Our LOGS foar killed, twenty wounded and eight
prisoners.
The enemy's loss was much larger. Eleven Of their
found in heap
Major Arnold arrived efter daylight to the assistance
Captain Iildt. Tho command proceeded until they mr.
rived at the point where the enemy had discfnbared
Their steamers were just leaving destructive fire
opened on them by Major Arnoids command
The enemy left the island twenty-five killed. FIVE
wounded, and thirty three prisoners Many Of tAeiss
wounded were carried off.
Captain Bradford and Lieutenant Fins were killed
Three officers were captured, Of them Lieut.. jayne
formerly OF the United States marines badly wounded
General Anderson who was in command Of tho enemy,
was wounded in the arm after disembmking.
The enemy acknowledge loss Of over one hundred
Loss on cur side-Reguars, four killed twenty ono
wounded; one officer and seven men taken prisoners.
The Zouaves lost nine men killed in their camp and
eleven taken prisoners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25

fore pH5itshod IN alanaes, Of great tnrorauee
maff ere, churhmrn lawyers, Ih,s4ns
farmers, mechanics ana others, will b. in Dr.
Railways Constitutional Almanac for 1852 wliicu viii be
charge NIL call q John street Persons
living distaAce BY cniesi samp pay POSTAGE VIII
with the Constitution Vi The Units
Of mail without further charge News rs ,rus-
Of schools supefatendrais OF factories wors shops
&c and clerks, By addressing lr Railway 90 wi
be furnished with FROM han 1--WE hundred cnpics
for dsrDntion Every falriu sAoald procure eopy
II Is free to all RADEAY 4 co, % John street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25

HorE CHApElThe Allcghanan vocslists and the Swiss
Bell Ringers give nightly their agreeable entertainments
al this establishment. Tie popularity Of tho effects pro-
duced by them in their concerted pieces has novelty and
charm that cannot fail to please.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25
Sale Of the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and
Chiea ga RIA i}road.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. "a. 1861.
The Pittsbu.g, Fort Wayne and Chicago EaiIroad
sold auction here to-day for s. 900 GOO, to j. r. d.
Lanier for the Purchasing Committee and the sale has
been confirmed by the Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25
THE REPORTED ARREST OF SURGEON
rs "A q

we nave hen rc4les,et to state that Surgeon Philip
Lasae was i"l mfcsted AMI to Fort lafayette az
Iephlea, ~ ibai 4 wea James L. Lindsay, OF No tn
CAfoins q aeea e the SuatoSa nr. iansial is Sur.
Eeon pf Inc JOAN Adams aud IS ~ heart strong Unonst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25

MISS ADELE HYpE's READNes.A candidate for pub.
lie favor reader Miss Adele Hydc) will make her
debut in that cal acty tonight, at the Cooper Insute
She is pupil Of Professor Siddons Of Columbia College,
and though young said possess fine dramatic abii
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
A MAzING PRICES.
NEW GOODS FROM
ENGLAND AND FRANCE,
STEAMERS FULTON AND NIAGARA

Our E. j. Ovington has just from Europe where
the country the manu-.
factgreIs ready 20 sell alta
GREAT SACRIFICE,
enabling the subscribers their
best escorted stock Of Ch pnnd the United States
AT LOW PRICES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25

Companies ami f arc stationed at Fort Jefferson,
Toftugas.
With regard TO tho condition Of the rebels Captain
Norman states that they perfectly armed and equip
ped They carry Minnie and Sharp rifles with revovers
and bowie knives.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
The North Aroused.

We cannot find room to publish 1.-THE
of the glowing dispatches which reach us
from every part of the north. The people
are everywhe aroused and united. We
hear nothing Of politics or politicians. The
great trials and dangers through which the
country is passing, has swept them into OBJ
security. The last ten days has worked q
revolution in sentiment, and produced a
harmony of action, which none believed
possible.
In New York, on the 18th, the people
we've wild with excitement. Major Ander
son was welcomed in the city. The Mas
sachusetts regiments arrived en- route for
the Capital companies and regiments Of
New York military were drilling in differ
ent parts Of the city. Wall street opened
its vaults, and all the money that is wanted
has been rendered.
In Boston, on the 18th, meeting of the
bank officers representing all the Boston
banks, was held, when resolution was adj
opted to loan the State of Massachusetts
one per cent. of their entire capital for the
defence of the Government. The capital
of the Boston banks amount to $685.
100000.
In Chicago, on the same day, the banks
rendered the State government loan of
100000. Two thousand men had en-.
rolled-double the number allotted to the
city. The Zouave regiment was full 40
companies have already been accepted by
the Governor.
In Philadelphia, on Thursday, Bishop
Wood raised the American flag over the
dome of the new Catholic cathedral on Lo-
gan square. The dome is 260 feet high.
Yesterday 5000 men were to have assem-
bled at Harrisburg. The Philadelphia
Common Council appropriated $l25,0
for the support Of the families Of volunteers,
and $4,000 to the Mayor for secret service.
Both Houses of the Pennsylvania Legis.
lature met on the 18th in convention, at the
hall of the House, to hear the Star Spangled
Banner sung. The refrain was joined in by
all the members and galleries amidst the
widest cheering and enthusiasm. The song
was afterwards sung in the Senate, and in
both cases the members and spectators
seemed wild with patriotic devotion. The
Legislature adjourned sine die.
Ohio has voted 81 100000 for the sup.
port of the government.
The Governor of Connecticut will send
one regiment more than has been asked.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
My COuntry's Flag.

In New Orleans, secession is not so pop~
ular as it might be. The True Delta pitches
into the secessionists on all occasions with
upgloved hands, and large numbers of the
people stand by the Union. The other day
while in New Orleans, a number of the
personal friends of Capt. w. B. PHILLIPS
called on board of the N. w. Thomas, for
purpose of presenting silk Secession Flag
to the Captain, for the use of bis boat. The
Captain, with respect, promptly declined
the profered gift, assuring the donors that
he would with pleasure accept tarpaulin,
or flag of the United States, and feel
highly honored with the latter, but under
no consideration could he accept their colors.
He said, if he were to accept their flag he
could never again look his wife, children,
and kind and venerable mother in the face
Gentlemen, cannot sail under any other
colors but those of the United States. Capt.
PHILLIPS is true and loyal citizen of the
Republic. Long may be live to support
the Constitution and Laws.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

It will be seen by dispatches elsewhere,
that Governor MAaorF1N, of Kentucky, and
Governor JACKSON, of Missouri, have re-
sponded most unequivocally, to Secretary
CAMERON, that under no circumstances, will
their respective States comply with Presi-
dent L1NcoLN's requisition for troops, to
enforce the laws, re.capture the forts, etc.
After Maryland, we regard these two States
as the most likely of all the Southern States
called upon, to furnish troops to the Govern
ment, but they have refused. We cannot
hide the fact, that every day is more strong
ly defining the struggle to be between the
free and slave States, and that in a very
short time, the South will be unit against
the North. The secession of Virginia
appears almost certain. Maryland, North
Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas,
and Missouri will undoubtedly follow the
Old Dominion.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
Despatch Agent.

Colonel STETsoN, of the Astor House,
New York, has received the appointment
of United States despatch agent. The ap.
pointment emanates from the State depart
ment, and the incumbent is its confidential
officer, to whom, as the forwarding agent,
is entrusted all the official correspondence
between that department and our accredited
agents and representatives abroad, as well
as other instructions, books, documents and
articles as may be from time to time trans.
mitted. There are but two officers of this
description, oneat New York, and the other
at Boston. From each Of these central
points the despatch bags" and packages
are required to be made under the agents
supervision, and sent forward by the most
expeditions and reliable conveyance at his
command usually by the regular mail
steamers. His further duty is to receive
such dispatches, etc., from distant officials,
and Immediately transmit them to the Sec
rotary Of State at Washington, in special,
closed pouches. The locks used for this
purpose are of peculiar construction, the
key Of which is kept at the State depart.
ment, the agents being furnished with du.
plicates. H
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
Observation-Disclosures.

The Chicago Platform, a thing no bigger
than my hand, to be set up like an idol of old,
and acorshipped, and Great Country like
ours, with all its millions, sacrificed upon its
affairs.
So spoke the gray haired CR1rrENDEN to
the men of Kentucky, and the Cleveland
Plaindealer remarks, how weighty, and
pertinent, and timely, in and to the strug>
giles of to-day, comes this sharp and
blistering reproof of Black Republicanism
from the lips of that old and honored SER
want of the Republic. Distinguished for
his conservatism, the moderation, wisdom
and patriotism of his counsels-painful,
indeed, must have been bis conviction of the
intractable and aggressive character of
Black Republication, and of the destructive
career upon which it has entered, to have
wrupg from him those hot and scalding ut
teraDceS.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
The southerners Noiled 1t Harper's
EerrY.

Harpers Ferry ranks next to Springfield,
Massachusetts,, as the most important de-
pository and mandatory of arms and
munitions Of war, in the country. 1t is in
Jefferson county, Virginia, eighty-two miles
west of Baltimore, on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. On Thursday night, Lieut..
JONES, the commander of the small guard
Of Federal troops stationed there, hearing
that some six hundred Virginians were
approaching by Railroad, from Winchester,
for the purpose Of seizing the arsenal, de-
stroyed by fire the immense and costly work
shops, boundaries, and store houses, together
with their contents, comprising one item Of
5000 stands Of arms. He then made a
hasty retreat across the Potomac, into
Maryland. As the Federal troops crossed
the bridge, the Virginia soldiers entered the
armory, but they failed to secure the antici-
pated and much needed treasure. Lieut..
JONES reached the United States post, at
Carlisle, at three P. NJ, on Friday, after a
nights march from Harper's Ferry, of thirty
miles to Hagerstown; an omnibus ride Of
twenty-five miles to Chambersburg; and
ra ilroad ride of thirty-6ve miles to
Carlisle.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

forts to maintain the National Union, and the
supremacy of the laws; and we will raise and
tender the force required of rs for such pur-
pose.
insulted, or our Constitutional Union endan.
gered, patriotism demands any sacrifice of
men and money to maintain the honor of the
former. and the inlesfHy 81 the latter.
Resolved, That we appeal to all good citi'
zen,, without reference to the past, to come up
to the necessities of the hour.
Mr.. Haynes then addressed the meeting
at some length, exhortipg every citizen, ir-
respective Of party, to stand by the govern
ment.
Gov. German was loudly called for, and
made one of his most telling speeches, in the
course of which, while expressing bis own
readiness to take up arms again in defence
of the flag of his country, he said, II have
two sons, and one of them shall 60 along
with you, or they cannot live in my house,"
This was talking to the point and created
furore Of applause. He made some sound
practical remarks to the volunteers on the
Importance Of thorough discipline drawn
from his own experience on the battle field
of Buena Vista.
He was followed by Judge Cooper, Hon.
James Smith, ir., w. F. Wipperman, ESQ.,,
and r. F. Fiske, Esq!
AS on the preceding evening. there were
no accommodations for reporters, and we
cannot even give sketch of the remarks OF
these gentlemen.
The meeting was characterized by great
enthusiasm, and will be productive Of good
results.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

WISCONSIN ARM1NG.-Both branches OF
the Wisconsin Legislature have passed a
bill to place the State on a war footing. It
provides for raising, on the authority of the
Governor, six thousand troops, to be mus
tered into service of the United States for
issuing 100000 in State bonds, bearing
six per cent. interest, payable in ten years +;
not to be sold for less than their par value,
and not to be sold until the President of the
United States calls upon the Governor of this
State for troops to defend the general gov
eminent. The bonds are then to be disposed
of and the proceeds paid into the State
Treasury, to be drawn out upon the warrant
Of the Governor, 10 payment of the expenses
of mastering Wisconsin troops into the
service of the national government.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

Mr.. ailnan's speecn.

We print to-day the speech delivered by
Hon. j. M. GILMAN, at the great mass
meeting on Thursday night. We call at
tention to it, not merely on account of its
intrinsic merit, and fitness to the times, but
because some of its points we're evidently
inexperienced by some who heard it.
The version we publish is that written out
from short hand notes taken during its
delivery. 1t is characteristic of Mr.. GIL.
MAN in the strength of its positions, and in
the clear, nervous style of eloquence in
which they are presented and sustained.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
Interesting Statement OF Distances.

At this time, when troops are rapidly
concentrating in the neighborhood of the
Capital, statement of distances between
important points, possesses great interest.
Baltimore and Philadelphia are connec-
ted by the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad. The distance from
Philadelphia to the Delaware line is Is
miles to the Maryland line AZ miles and
to Baltimore SO miles. 1t will thus be
seen that much more than half the distance
between the two points is in Maryland.
At Havre de Grace communication is liza
BILE to be cut of at any time, as the rail-
road passengers are there ierried across the
Susquehanna river.
Arriving at Baltimore from Philadel.
phia, the troops proceed to the depot of the
Baltimore and Ohio road, and take the cars
of that road for Washington, distance of
80 miles. They 60 out on the main road 9
miles to the Washington Junction, and there
take the cars on branch road to the Cap
ital.
There is also railroad connection be-
tween Harrisburg and Baltimore distance
IS miles.
From Baltimore to Wheeling the dis.
lance is 379 miles.
Harper's Ferry is also on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, 80 miles from Balti.
more. 1t is connected by railroad with
Winchester, Va, a distance of 80 miles.
1t is about IS miles from Carlisle, Pa.
Washington is connected, via Alexan>
dria, by railroad with Richmond, Va, and
the Southern railroad system. The dis
lance to Richmond is 130-miles. 1t has no
railroad connection with the North and
West except by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. 1t is easily approachable by
water, for large class of vessels, and even.
tually this may be the be the best plan to
throw troops into the Capital.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

Another immense mass meeting, far exceed.
ing in numbers that of the previous even>
ing, was convened in Bridge Square Friday
night. The enthusiasm was enhanced by
the presence of one of the companies of
volunteers now in process OF organization,
and the music of the Great Western Band.
The meeting was called to order by Hon.
John S. Prince, the Mayor of the city.
Silas B. A. Haynes, Esq, from the COM
mittee on resolutions, submitted the follow.
ing, prefaciDg them with a few remarks,
which were we'll received:
Whereas, the President of the United States,
by proclamation, has announced to the coun.
try ssthat combinations are forming in some of
the States, to resist the laws. and has appealed
to all loyal citizens to facilitate and aid in
maintaining the integrity Of the National
Union, and the perpetuity of the popular gov
eminent )" therefore,
Resolved, That the response of our Gov.
ernor to this call meets our hearty and cordial
approval, without any regard to past party
distinctions. ---------
Resolved, That our government must be sup.
ported at all hazards. in all constitutional eff
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

WENDELL PHILLIPS ON THE War;
WENDELL PHILLIPS has a rare view of the
present war and its consequences. He de-
clares that the object of the administration
is to force the north, by the hardships, dis
asters and destruction of trade incident to
war, into spirit of concession to the south;
that the "guns fired at Fort Sumpter are
only to frighten the north into compro-
mise;" that "it is the mastery cunning of
that devil Of compromise, the Secretary of
State )" that it means "concess on" and
that "in twelve months we will see thirty
states gathered under constitution twice
as damnable as that of 1887" This is
indeed novel and rare view of the present
conflict. i'
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

AN IMPORTANT PoINT.-It will be seen
by the Chicago Times Geographic cores
pondence, that Cairo has been selected as a
point d'appui by the government, in its
military operations, in the Mississippi VAL
ley. This point, at the junction of the
Ohio and Mississippi, would seem to have
been most judiciously chosen as the base of
Western operations. Very moderate earth
works, even, would command the navigation
of both rivers; and, with proper concen-
tration of troops, it would command all
Southern Missouri and Southwestern Ken.
lucky, and would hold in check any move
ments from Tennessee by way of Memphis.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
The Quotas Assigned to tho Differ
ent Troops-.Where they are to
Rendezvous.

The telegraph stated that each of the
ninety-four regiments called for from the
different States. should consist of l, 78O men.
This would make total of about 160 900.
The correct number of men to the regi.
ment is 7S0. The following table will
show the number Of regiments required of
each State, and the places of rendezvous in
each
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

Col. JAMES w. RIPLEY, the second in
command in the Ordnance Department, re.
turned in the Persia. This officer was in
Fert Moultrie in the secession times of
jackson, and last August was sent to Japan
in the Niagara by Secretary Floyd. The
Col. Ripley who is now in Fort Moultrie,
in the secession army, is Sabine Ripley.
COL James w. had a long leave of absence,
but, hearing OF our troubles, fastened home
to report for duty. Col. Ripley, for long
time, was Superintendent of the United
States Arsenal at Springfield.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
COmmendable Action Of the City
Council.


At special meeting of the City Council
Saturday afternoon, the sum of $1,000 was
appropriated, to meet the expenses Of the
volunteers from this city, until they are
mustered into the United States service.
Quite a number of gallant fellows have en-.
listed, who were dependent upon daily labor
for their support. 1t is to meet the wants
Of this class, that the appropriation was
made. We hope it will be increased by the
voluntary contributions of our citizens.
The Council also pledged itself to pro.
vide for the wants of the families of all VOL
unteers. This is another good move, and it
will also be seconded by our citizens when
the proper time arrives.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
A Short Notice.

We shall not notice the repeated attempts
of the Press to place us in false position
in reference to the National difficulties,
further than to remind it of what its fanat-
ical blindness might otherwise prevent its
seeing, that its design and its motive are
equally shallow and base.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

SECRETARY CAMERON has accepted the
invitation to take up bis quarters at the
Soldiers Home, and no doubt President
Lincoln will occupy the building heretofore
occupied by his predecessor, and the same
beautiful retreat.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
Kentucky.

Governor MAaoFFIN has issued procla.
nation converting the Kentucky Legislature
on the 9th of April.