The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-05

airy, they being the advance guard, and
wounded several OF them. The rebels
were completely routed. after sharp Ell
gayement, ten being killed and fifteen OF
them made prisoners. None of the 5oth
regiment were hurt
New York, Oct 30.-A Washington
special says there is no truth in the RI
NOR of the intended resignation Of Nc
Clellan AMI Scott. Also that no order
Tor the removal of Fremont has been is
sued.
Gen. Mcclellan complains that the
copying clerks in the war department.
have given newspaper reporters copies OF
military orders issued from his head
quarters; but the evil will be corrected
A letter from Commodore Dupont. da-
ted Sunday evening makes no mention
of the reported robbery of his private
Instructions, maps, &c.
A public sale of 759 lots of East In
dla wool took place this morning, and
was without exception one of the most
spirited wool sales ever held. Prices
ranged from 10 to % cents higher than
was expected, AMI every lot sold,
The Tribune publishes a lengthy re-
port Of Adjutant General Thomas in re-
gard to Fremonts case. 1t can be sum
med up in the statement that Gen. Hun
ter, his second in command, gave a re
lucIant opinion that Fremont is incom
petent for his extensive command. This
is the concurrent testimony of a large
number Of the intelligent men in Mis-,
souri,, Full details were given of persons
in Missouri, and the report states thai
! Fremont's order 10 march was issued &c
an army of forty thousand, nearly all the
regiments badly equipped, with made
qua.e supplies of ammunition, clothing
and transportation.
In regard TO Kentucky it is stated tina
Gen. Sherman deems 200, 900 men nee
essary, though willing to fig hit the enemy
with what he has. No large bodies o
troops can be raised in that Stat :, and it,
defense must devolve on the free State:
Of the West
Tie Stale prisoners confined in For
/ Lafayette are 10 be removed to Fort War
rem in Boston harbor, which has for some
time been fitting for their accommodation
The object of the cnsnge is not dlvulS
ed, but il is believed the Intention Of The
government to put the fort in \ more
/ perfect state of defense for the protecnGr
o! The harbor of New York.
WAsHINGroS, Oct. 80 Times specia
thinks he has sufficient authority for ex.
| plcilly denying the statement that the
army o! the Potomac would go into win
ter quarters within the lines of the pres
ent encampments or entertainments. NJ
such purpose is entertained by the Gov
eminent, and no such suggestion har
been made by Gen. Nc Clellan within the
last fortnight. The activity of prepare
4 ton has been greater for some time thar
within the last Two months; of course al
army is 10 remain in and around Wash
ington to defend the capital. and doubt
less "A large camp OF instruction for tn
men and horses. Winter barracks wi,
be also provided
Eorjas special.-fhe President ha
assured parties that forward mpvemen
by the army is determined on, though a
what time is not proper to state.
The Tijune's special says the Nav
Department has recently ordered 50
more riacd cannon. Immense quaint
lies OF the shot and shell are casting 4
all the foundries in the country.
1t IS understood that Gen. McClella
has issued IN order for the shooting I
four soldiers found quietly sleeping a
their picket post.
The rebels acknowledge their loss a
Conrad's Ferry was $50, and admit
loss Of 90 men in a skirmish at E iwarl
Ferry, on Wednesday, when our artiler
drove them back, They said on Su1da
night there were but 3 regiments at Lees
burg. They have now about 1870
men, who came up from Manassas. Thes
would return, as they were not wante
there
WAsHINGros, Oct. 31.-The War De
partment did not recognize Gen. jim
Lane, Of Kansas. authority over bri
gade. His commission was issued by
state and does not proceed from the
President. Gen Lane has sent here fol
a corps Of engineers and sappers and mi
ners, and the Government refuses t
grant the requlsition.
Private advIces lately received from
kentucky are very encouraging The
rebels are represented 10 be falling bach
in rather hopeless manner. This is bet.
ter news than that reported by General
Thomas.
We are officially informed that the
great naval expedition sailed without
written orders.
There is nothing Of interest to com
municate from the Potomac to dav. The
weather is fine and The troops in excel
lent spirits
The Herald's special says the Presi
dent informed certain Senator'S who call
Ell on him Yesterday. to know when a
forward march was To take place, that
the responsibility OF such movement is
left with cCellan, and il is the purpose
OF the Executive to sustain him in his
undertaking, whatever it may be. The
Senator'S lett satisfied.
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