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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
Affairs on the Upper Potomac.

DARSEsTowN. Oct. A gentleman ar
rived here reports that firing was heard at
noon. yesterday. in the direction OF Ed.
wards Ferry.
Rumors are current that Gen. Stone will
shortly lead our advance across the Poto-
mae. His force has been strengthened
largely Of late.
The enemy are known to have largely
augmented their force in the vicinity OF
Lcesburg. Military authorities think this
is only feint. and that at the first demon
stration BY us. they will fall back to Ma
nassas. No apprehension is felt of an at
tempt to cross the Potomac BY them, or to
make an attack on us.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
FROM WASHINGTON.


Another Skirmish on the Upper Pofomsc
The Rebel Cargo Of the British Steons-
er Bermada-30. 900 Rebels at Fairtaz
C. 1.-THE Entire Force zoe. 600 The
Loyalty of the Hestera Indian Tribes
Breckinridge Among the Confederates.
WAsHINGToS. Oct. 8.-A skirmish is rs-
ported to have occurred at Conrad's Fer
ry. on the Upper Potomac, between Banks
and portion Of Gustavus Smiths rebel
troops. The rebels are said to have suf-
fered severely. and we had a few killed.
My informant states positively that the
mate Of the Bermuda informed him that
more iron-clad steam frigates are expected
from England ON the Southern coast by
the 10Th of October.
The Bermuda is owned In South Caro-
lima. While she was loading aud at the
same time she cleared. it was supposed il
Liverpool to be supply ship for the Roy
al Navy. although Downing street knew
much better. She cleared for West In
dia port.
The main boiy OF the rebels is at Fair
camps. almost unbroken. are seen frou
our balloon, stretching northward toward
Leesburg. where there are nearly 30.0O'
men: on the lower Potomac about ii 600
back Of Evsnsport or near Manassas. Their
are comparatively few troops. All the in
formation received at headquarters show
that the enemy Is prodigiously strong
numbering nearly 200. 900 men. and the
no offensive movement is at present intend
led. johnson and Smith favor an activ
policy, but Beauregard insists on standin
on the defensive.
Brigadier General w. X. Strong va
this day assigned to duty on the staff Z
Major General Fremont and ordered to n
port to him in person. evil be chi'
of staff.
4 The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs r,
turned to the city this morning after bri
visit to the Indian country He visits
several Of the tribes north of Usage. an
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10

Axx ARpoH, Mich. Oct. 5.-U. g.
--esnstor Bingham died of spoplexy at his
residence u Green Oak. to-day.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10

FoRr MoSRos. Oct. 6.-The Spaulding
has sailed for Ha.teras Inlet with SOC
troops.
; Gen. Wool returned to Old Point this
morning. and will doubtless remain.
Gen. Mansfield goes to Hattcras Inle,
on the Spaulding to assume chief COM
mand. 49,, M
Commissary John Clark. late editor Of
the Boston Courier. was on the propeller
Fanny. but left with the first boat load Of
stores. AMI thus escaped being made pris-
oner. The captain oftbe Fanny is severe
ly censured. as it appears the rebel vessels
were not seen until within four miles OF
the propeller. '''i'' HgfE ei.l.
On Thursday two tug boats. having the
Susquehanna's launches in tow. and laden
with the remaining stores for the Goth In
diana regiment. left Hatteras Inlet for the
encampment of the regiment. but it was
rumored before the sailing of the Pawnee
that they had abandoned their position,
and were on the way to Hatteras Inlet.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
The Capture Of the Federal Propeller
Fanny hy Rebels.

WASHINGTON. Oct. The master of
the propeller Fanny. which was captured
by three rebel tugs on the Carolina coast.
makes the following statement s
"HATTERAs. Oct. 6.-I left in the steam
er Fanny for Logger head Inlet. arriving
there at P. NJ. We anchored and waited
there two hours and half before we got
communication from shore. About two
thirds of the way to the shore. we saw a
steamboat to westward about 4 P NJ. which
proved to be one Of the enemy. She was
short time two more appeared. steering
direct for u.s. The first one then steamed
in and commenced firing on us, and as soon
as the other two came up they did the
same. We returned the fire with, nine
shots. striking one Of their boats in the
bow. Then. Captain Hart. of the Goth
Indiana Regiment, suggested to surrender,
saying. ats no use fighting against such
Odds" and requested us to hoist the white
flag. The mate Of the boat and the few
soldiers then turned to and threw over
board some 80 cases of ammunition. when
Captain Hart forbid them throwing any
more overheard. Captain Hart then sug-
gested that the chain be slipped. and the
boat run ashore; the white flag was then
hoisted. aud the crew left in their boats
We endeavorcd to get boats to carry the
soldiers off the Fanny. but could not do
SO. To the best of my opinion, they had
plenty of time from our arrival to that OF
the enemy to have got everything on shore
from the Fanny, if sufficient boats had
been employed in the transportation Of the
stores, so that we could have destroyed
the vessel"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
No Spanish Interference with Mexico
Allowed.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 4.-The announce
ment that the Spanish Government pro-
poses sending an expedition sgains: Mexico
with a land force of 5000 men to march to
the city of Mexico is looked upon here as
mere brag. Should any such interference
take place. our Government has determin-
ed to resent it. and promptly repel with
our army and navy any force that
may be directed by Spain against the
neighboring republic of Mexico.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
More Arrests-The Evacuation Of Lexing
ton-Harris' Rebel Division Roughly
Handled by Sturgis.

u0ndted Dy Sturgis.
ST.. LOUIS. Oct. 4.-Capt. Read of the
Lexington Home Guards. and afterward
Of Col Whites 14th Missouri Regiment.
who escaped from the rebels on Monday
last, has arrived. He confirms the. evacu-
alton Of that place by Prices army. Gen.
Harris division. six thousand strong.
crossed the river last Saturday. and when
about six miles from Lexington they met
Federal force said to have been under
Gen. Sturgis. when battle ensued. Little
is known of tbs affair other than that
Harris was driven back with the loss of
his transportation train and equipage.-
Harris reached the river about midnight
closely followed by Sturgis. and immedi-
ately began 10 transport his men across in
ferry boats under q calling FIRE Of Federal
musketry. Many febels swan the river in
their impatience to get across. and spread
Exaggerated reports of Sturgis' strength
throughout the city. One ferry boat i
reported sunk. aud a large number of reb-
els arc said to have hsen killed and wound
|ed. g1 n si.Ht
Sunday evening Price began to evacuate
1.-THE town. and the troops were constantly
departing until five o'clock Monday eve
ming when the last regiment left.
! Capt. Read heard some rebels say the,
were going to Bakers Hill. commanding
leminence eight miles southwest of Lexing
ton. to fortify it and make stand there
They seemed to think Fremont aud Sige
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10

Inc PRESIDENT and Gen. Fremont.- An
Advance Expected.
Especial to the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser /
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.--The President
declares this morning that Gen. Wool is
not to supersede Fremont; that if he goes
to Missouri it is to examine the military
condition and report.
The National Republican of this morn
ing intimates that there will be speedy
advance of the Federal Army.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10


A correspondent of the New York Trib-
une. writing from Fortress Monroe under
date Of Sept. oath, says:
1t is understood that Flag Officer Colds
borough expects at an early day to con-
centrate the largest feet ever seen in a.
merican waters, with the view Of active
operations on the coast. The Sabine ar
rived this morning. making. with the
Minnesota, the Roanoke. the St. Law
renee the Congress. five first-class frigates.
besides several gunboats now in the roads.
The Cumberland is still at Newport News.
We hear nothing more Of the Yorktown.
and only wish that the ghost Of the Me:
r;mack and the rest of the rebel craft would
make their appearance. Six schooners
aud two gunboats left for Hattc:as yester-
terday. but the stress Of weather caused
one of each to rctIrn. presume the
schooners are FOR closing the channel Of
Oregon and Ocracoke Inlets. The gun
GOAT Flag has also left for Hatteras. She
draws too much water TO go over tho
"Swash" into the Sound.
The Tribune says: Gen. Sheiman's ex-
petition to the Southern ooast viii sal
within three weeks at the furtbcst fif,
teen or twenty regiments will have tn,
privilege of going to Charleston. as tn.
principal officers in command believe, Oh
to Mobile or New Orleans as others con
lecture. Gen. Viele's brigade, Regi-
ments. now in camp bere-will form I
part Of the force. and will go to Fortress
Monroe, to sail thence. within few days
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10

evacuation of Newport News in lively
hours.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
Our Occupancy OF Ship Island..Reports
from New Orleaus.

LOUISVILLE. Oct. GA reliable informant
from New Orleans says the Federal forces
occupy Ship Island. and the Chandeliers.
and that they have lumber on Ship Island
sufficient to build accommodations for
from LOCO to 1000 troops. Our inform
ant thinks the announcement Of the cap
ture Of New Orleans premature.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
The Gun-boat Engagement Below Cnir,

The Gun-boat Engagement BELOW C"Iro'
CArRo. October THE gun boats Tyler
and Lexington reconnoitered down the riv-
or to-day. aud fell in with the rebel boat
jeff. Davis, and chased her within two
miles of Columbus, where the batteries
on the Kentucky shore opened fire on
them. Tie rebels used some twenty guns.
some Of them rifcd cannon. The engage
ment lasted an hour. No damage done to
our boats. The rebel loss not ascertained.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10

The following is list of the killed and
wounded At the Greenbrier reconnaissance
yesterday. None were killed of the Thir-
ty Second Ohio. FiIteenth Indiana. or
LOOMS and Daum's Artillery and Cavsl-
ry, - ~ eE.-.9 -
Ninth lndians--KilIed: Smith, Com.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
From Jefferson City-Movemen,s Of Gen.

|
Price-Fremont Following him mp.
JEFFERSON CRY, Oct. There is but
| little doubt entertained here that Price is
on his way south with the main body of
his army. The force reported to be ma
king demonstrations near Georgetown AM
Sedalia. were merely detachment for the
purpose OF keeping our advance engaged
When last heard from Prices advance
guard was at Clinton, in Henry country.
1t is supposed Price will push on to the
Arkansas line. Gen. Fremont will follow
him close and give him battle wherever
he can find him.
A force of between 5000 and 1000
rebel cavalry were seen near Upton to-day.
whose object is presumed to be to get be-
tween our advance and this place and fall
upon some stray regiment or transportation
train going out.
Col. Coffee. of Boonville, passed through
here the other day for St. Louis. but it ha.
since been asccrtained that he is on his
way South with important documents, con
tanning the official record Of the proceed
ings Of the mock Legislature, held al
Lexington.
A scout from Linn Creek reports The
probable death of the notorious rebel lea
der. Rev. Nj. johnson. who. while moving
some of Corbet Il Co.'S powder. Friday
night. was dangerously wounded by thu
explosion of one of the kegs.
Gen. Fremont and staff will probably
leave for Sedalia to-day.
1t seems to be the belief in military cir.
clcs here that Price will avoid a battle
with Fremont, if possible. but others enter
tain the opinion that he intends surpris
upon some point the least protected. ant
that we shall have fight in few days
Fremont designs to follows the rebel arm,
into Arkansas and force them to fgh
wherever he can encounter them. Th'
Paymasters. who brought one million TIVE
hundred thousand dollars to pay off th,
troops to the 31st of August. have dis
charged heir duty and returned TO St
Louis. Claib. Jackson is reported to b
en- route for Texas. The farmers Of Pitt
county, recently offered to furnish Gen
Fremont, gratis. two hundred and fify
thousand dollars worth of grain for his ar
my. Capt. Champion. the rebel who wa
here last week. has been arrested as a sp,
in Georgetown, and is now prisoner.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24
From Missouri,

JEFFERSON CITY, September 23.--The st.
Louis Democrats special says dispatch re-
Celved here this evening seems TO fully con-
iTm the surrender Of Lexington by Colonel
Mulligan.
The dispatch says Lexington had surren-
deTed on Friday for want of water Before
suIendering Colonel Mulligan sent two hun
dred OF his men across the river to Brook
vile, en- route for Quincy, Illinois. No COM
missloLed officers were released
The rews to-day from Tuscumba reports
that Colonel McClung, of the Federal troops,
was attacked on Friday by party of rebels
under PaTson and Johnston, but he repulsed
them with slight loss on cur side
Our forces sent up the river last week are
low at BoOnville, and will move forward to
Lexington to. morrow. General Davis leaves
beTe tomorrow to take command and lead
them on. Other troops will go forward i'm
mediately.
ST LOUIS, September 23-Cerrect reports
from Jefferson City says, instead of two hum
dTed, TWO thousand of Mulligan's command
were sent over by the rebels, released on pa.
role, and en- route for Quincy Claib jackson
is AT Lexington with rebel forces.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24

SECRET EXPEDITIONS FOR THE SOUTHERN
CoAsr.-There is no danger to be appre.
hended from the announcement At this time
that at least one expedition has sailed from
Northern ports during the last few days, and
is probably now on its way to the Southern
coast. 1t is known that a mum DER of Steam
ers have lately left this port and that one or
two regiments have mysteriously disap-
peared. We learn that the true object of
General Buffers visit to New England was
to superintend similar embarkation, pos
sibly from Boston, and which may also by
this time be On the high seas to cooperate
with that from this city.
To what extent the squadron lying off
Fortress Monroe may take part in it, we are
not prepared to say at present. IL is suffi-
cient to state that our public servants were
never more actively engaged than they have
been of late, and that General Butler never
acted more adroitly than on the occasion of
his recent visit "to look after domestic
affairs that required his immediate presence"
The ovations which he received on his way
home were not designed as tributes TO over
weening vanity, but concealed a piece OF
genuine Yaskee management. May we soon
hear from this gallant son of old Massachu-
setts.--N Y. Commercial Advertiser, l7h.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24

SPAIN AND THE UNITED STATEs.-The New
York Times of the 10th, in relation to the
rumored r, ognition of the Southern Con-
federocy by Spain, says;
The Spanish Minister at Washington is
jealous in contradicting the report that the
Captain General Of Cuba has issued pro
Clama ion inviting Southern contraband
trade to the island, by Offering peculiar i'm
munities. We are even assured that the
rumOr originated at Charleston, and not at
Havana. Senior Tassara may state no more
than the truth. But what has been said,
and what is vouched for by the correspond
ent Of the Times at Havana, whose opportu.
mites to know are indisputable is that Sc
CTet OTderS-not prOciamation-had been
sent to the various revenue officers OF the
island embodying instructions to extend
all possible facilities to the Confederate yes
sells; and this statement we have no reason
to doubt. 1t would be the interest of the
consular authorities to preserve, for the
present, the secresy of such orders and, es-
pecially, to take every precaut.on against
their becoming known to the Government
at Washington, policy which the ignorance
of Senior TaIassa would best suhserve. In
deed the transactions of the Cuban Gov
errment only become officially known to
the Spanish Minister in the United States
after they have passed through Madrid No
reason, therefore, has yet been offered for
questioning the authenticity of report
which otherwise has so great an air of prob.
ability,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24
By TELEGRAPH.
From Rurope-News by the Pcrsin,

ST.. JOINS, N. b., September 3D. The
steamer Persia has arrived here. Reports
meeting the Great Eastern putting back to
Liverpool in a damaged state.
NEW YORK, September 23.--The London
Times editorially ridicules the passport sys-
tenn of the United States, and says it will not
secure the desired ends.
The only complaint that England has to
make in the matter is in regard to the dis
courtesy TO Lord Lyons ia leaving him to
learn Of the new arrangement from the news
papers.
Movements were making Of troops prepar-
atory TO their embarkation for Canada
DR.. Russell, in another letter to the London
Times on American affairs, says that General
Mcclellan is rapidly becoming master of the
situation, and that the movements of the
Federalists by water, both on the seaboard and
down the Mississippi River, must greatly en-
barrass the South.
1t was stated that the City of Ns,o York
took fitty-tive cases of rifles for the Northern
army, but the agents Of the line denied all
knowledge of any shipment contraband of
war.
1t is confirmed that our Minister at Brus.
sells has visited Garibaldi to offer him COM
msnd in the Federal army. The Diritto re.
grets that it can not give a denial of the
rumor of acceptance OF the offer by Carl
baldi.
The news is confirmed that Spain is to
join in the Angio-Franco expedition to
Mexico.
This stock of cotton at Liverpool is esti-
mated Mt eight hundred and sxty-eioht
thousand bales, of which five hundred and
tweuty-one thousand five hundred bales arc
American.
Richardson, Spence & Co, Bigland, A. &
Co, Wakefield, Nash & Co. report provisions
nj Iu
but steady. Bacon still declining and holders
pressing their stocks on the market. Cheese
deelineds2s. to 4s. Lard firmer sales at 48s.
to 52s. RRefined qualities have improved most.
Sugar steady Coffee firmer Rice slightly
higher. Carolina 23s. to 28s. Linseed Oh
tends upward.
London Mdrkct--B Barring Brothers report
Wheat advanced. Sales Of American al 53s.
to Gas. Flour 26s. to 29s. Tea firmer; COM
mon Congou lid. Coffee firm and uu-
changed.
Ngeypool September l4-P M-Saleg of
Cotton to-day $4,000 bales of which 5000
were TO Spectators and exporters. Market
closed firpler. Breadstuffs quiet but steady,
Provisions dull.
Consols closed at 935s@93N for money.
Illinois Central 39@39H discount; Erie 81 Il
Pm.
Advices from Manchester unfavorable;
market dull, and prices both for goods and
yarns tending downward.
gpoo1.-Breadstutf quiet but steady.
except for Corn, which has a downward
| tendency.
Richardson, Spence Co., and Wakefield,
| Nash & Co., report Flour dull and un'
changed; sales of American 24@3Os. Wheat
quiet but steady; red Western los Sd oils
Sd; red Southern l2@12s. Cd; white West.
ern l2s. do Southern l3@l3s. Cd. Corr
tending downward; mixed 3Os. d@3ls. ID
white 33@33s Cd.
| Havre September l2.-Siles of Cotton fol
| the week 1900 bales. New Orleans tres
ordinaiIe l2lf; bas ll4f. The market has an
upward tendency. Stock 222, 900 bales,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24
Crop News from Europe.

By the last arrivals we have the London
Mark Lane Express and Agricult,ral Journal,
of September 2. The leading topic, at this
season, is, of course, the results OF the har-
vest, on the Continent as we'll as in the Brit
ish islands.
An article, written by correspondent of
the Express, who says he has closely observed
the crops in travelling for many years through
the northern and midland counties, assert
that it is quite out of the question to sup
posethat the (wheaD crop can be any thing
like an average"
"The wheat plant" he adds, Suffered too
much during the Winter from wet in all
heavy soils, even where well drained, and
bad so much cold TO contend against in the
Spring, that it never recovered itself"
Barley presented q much better appearance
than the wheat, he adds, and Twill be found
good crop" Oats were light, but promise
excellent quality"
The review of the British corn trade, in the
Mark Lane Express, for the week ending
August 81, winds up its remarks on the
crops of France, Germany, Portugal and
Italy, as well as those of the British Isles, by
saying;
"With all the favorable weather we have
had here and on the Continent, rates have
been firm. Wheat is not anywhere plenti-
ful; ryeis short in Germany, maize seriously
so in Italy, and potatoes are generally Doubt
ful. Lower prices, therefore, if reached,
must be transient. The harvest not being
satisfactory in Portugal, all corn (grain), ex-
cepting maize, is admitted free of duty to the
30th Of April of next year."
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24

INCEEDIARY CANNON BALLs.-Experiment
with incendiary cannon balls, invented by
NJ Fontaine, manufacturer of chemical in
gradients, residing in Paris, and Lieutenant
Marchand, OF the Imperial Navy, were tried
at Toulon on the 23d and oath of August.
The result was not perfectly satisfactory.
The balls deviated from their course, and
rendered the effect uncertain. 1t is proved,
however that the inflammstory composition
in the balls is of most dangerous and de-
structive nature, aud costs very little. Dur
ing The experiment on the 23d, a ball struck
the DromedaTie, hulk which served as
target, on her quarter, which was not cased
in iron, and bursting, caused an opening as
large as a coach house gate. The water
rushed in so violently that there was only
time to slip the cable and beach the vessel,
otherwise she would have sunk in deep
water. The Dromeddrie is now lying on the
rocks, near Fort Louis, and in this position
she is to be cannonaded by the newly-in.
vented projectiles.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24

GREAT ADVANCE IN CoTToN-"The mills
Of this city" says the Manchester IN. H.
Mirror, "have large quantity of cotton on
hand, which has advanced in price since it
was bought, about one million of dollars.
That owned by the Amoskeag Company
would sell for $3.50, 900 more than it cost ;
that owned by the Stark Mills $3.50, 900, and
that owned by the Manchester Mills SI65, 900.
Sum total, $995,000. 1t would be a hand
some profit enough if they would sell it, but
they will not sell a single pound, though the
VIII the advance on cotton. They will
keep it and manufacture it at loss, COM
pared with the sale of the raw material, for
the benefit Of the operatives and the people
of The city depending upon the running OF
our mills for support"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-24
Severe treatment of a Newspaper.

ST.. Louis, September 23.-Charles G. Ram.
sey, proprietor of the EVening Ns,OS, was ar
Marshal, and taken to headquarters for ex-
animation His offense was publishing an
editorial article to. day, entitled "Fall of Lex
ington," rejecting, in bitter terms, upon the
campaign and the military authorities in the
DepaI tment of the West. Hispaper was sup
pressed.
AL the manuscripts in the Office were seized,
and the building is now in possession of the
Provost Guard.
The name of the author of the article was
the paper will be allowed to continue.