The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-11
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"WEDNESDAY.
Nescs from sMemphas-Enensy's Gum boat appeared in sight Of Hickman- Severat shots enchanged--Lincotnites made tracks-F Fighting in Missouri.
FROM MEMPHIS.


 FROM MEMPHIS.
 MEMPHIS, Sept, 4.-The enemy's gunboats appeared in sight of Hickman to-day, and were fired into by our Gunboat. The shots were returned, and several others exchanged. Our boat fired two shells both of which ex- ploded too soon and fell short. The enemy re- turning fire all the time from both of their gunboats. Jackson's battery fired several shots at the enemy, but with no effect Our gunboat moved up the river. Fhe enemy retired and ie now out of sight. The enemy fired several shots at the Kentucky shore, and one or two at our pickets, opposite on Missouri side.
 FROM MISSOURI.
 MACON CITY, August 31.-Secessonists have taken St. Joseph and Shebinas-they also fired train near this place.
 FROM KENTUCKY.
 LOUISVILLE, Sept. 3 Fighting all over Missouri-both parties capturing many pri- soners, who will probably be held for retalia- tion-reports however are worthy of little credit.
 It is reported that Prentiss captured 800 Secessionists.
 FROM WASHINGTON.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Special of the Post says, Confederates are concentrating large force South of Alexandria, and are erecting batteries near the mouth of Occoquan Creek. Heavy firing in direction of federal lines this morning--no reports of battle been received. Skirmishing occurred in the vicinity of Chain Bridge, over the Potomac, but not believed serious.
 Kentucky Legislature not organized yet, owing to difficulty regarding new districts. There are several extra Senators.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Times says there was no Cabinet meeting to-day.
 FROM NEW ORLEANS
 NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 4.--Congress passed an act authorizing the President to continue appointments made by him in the military and naval service, during the recess of Congress, or during the last or present session, and to submit them to Congress at the commence ment of next session. Congress in session about two hours, then adjourned until the 3rd Monday in November.
 One hundred and two federal prisoners reach- ed here this afternoon. They were taken by Floyd, near Gauley Bridge, last week. One hundred of them belonged to the Ohio 17th Regiment Many of killed. in the affray, and balance of the Regiment fled in great confu- sion, wading and swimming the river. They were completely routed and demoralized There are now about 1000 prisoners in Rich mond. It Is stated by engineers just arrived here, that a serious accident occurred on the Railroad near Abingdon,s Va, to-day. The
  isana Regiment had one killed and B wound ed-names not ascertained.
 FROM VIRGINIA. RICHMOND, Sept. 4.- Baltimore papers of Monday contain copies of official reports to Washington Department of Hatteras expe- dtion. Reports state that two Forts have been surrendered, on stipulation that the off, cers and men should receive treatment as pri- soners of war. Official communication to secretary of navy says, captured two Forts and 9 cannon, one thousand stand of arms and 750 prisoners; also, 3 prizes, two of which were laden with cotton and coffee. The pri- soners convey to N Y, while 13 of the wound ed were forwarded to Annapolis.
 The Harriet L ne is believed to be lost.
 FROM NEW YORK.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 4.--Henry A. Reeves, editor of the Watchman, at Green Point, l.. l., has been sent to Fort Lafayette.
 The Herald reports plot to blow up the Croton Aqueduct,
 Sumter has been seen off the Venezuela coast on the 18th. She was stearing westward, Her cruise would bring her in track of the Aspinwal steamer.
 Northern Light arrived
 s FROM MARYLAND.
 BALTIMORE, Sept. 4.--Letter from Key West says, the Powhattan captured one of the Sumters prizes, naVlng letter bag-one of the letters was to Jeff. Davis, and describes the movements of the Sumter, whom the Pow haitian has gone in search of.
 FROM OHIO.
 CINCINNATI, Sept, 4.-- United States Mar shal yesterday seized the interest of citizens now in rebel States in merchandise, The ag- gregate seized amounts to fifty thousand dol lars.
 FROM PENNsYLyANIA
 PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IA H. Foster, Union Congressman from North Carolina, arrived here en route for Washington.
 FROM ILLINOIS. CAIRO, Sept. 4.--Col. Wallace and Pillow have exchanged prisoners.
 FOREIGN NEWS. LIVERPOOL, August 25.--Sales of 30,000 bales of cotton on Saturday-speculator and exporters taking 10000. Market closed firm.