New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-21
HARDEE'S TACTICS STILL IN THE ASCENDANT.


rived here from the batteries, near EVanSport,
state there thirty Federal war vessels above our
batteries and seven below them.
It is feared that some Of them, taking advantage
of foggy nights, have escaped up and down. but
none of them have passed in daylight /
Eighty.fye Federal prisoners have just arrived
from Norfolk, captured on Chickamacomico; also,
six prisoners from Harper's Ferry.
NASHVILLE, Oct l9.-Passengers from Bowling
Green to-day state that an engagement took place
at Greensburg, on Green river, thirty mixes above
Munfordsvie, on the 18th inst, between the Con |
federate forces under Gen. Hardee, numbering |
1900, and the forces under Gen. WaFd, ZoOo, AT
Camp Andy Johnson.
After sharp struggle the Federals were re- |
pulsed. The particulars are not given. ..:- |
Nothing has been heard of Gen. Rousseau, TINS
side Of Nolin where the advance portion OF us
forces arrived about week ago.
The Federals are making no advance movements:
The Louisville journal says that four car loads OF
arms had arrived at Jefersonvle on the 18Th, des-
tined for Kentucky Unionists.
On the 10th Gen Smith, commanding at Padu-
cab, issued proclamation fQrbidding the outposts
to pass out any person without written permis-
sion from headquarters, which is to be given only
to persons of known loyalty. Nor will any goods
or stores of any description be permitted to pass
without the same written authority. Il
Senator bingham, of Michigan, is dead.
The Bowling Green correspondent OF the Nash-
vile Union and American, says that Henderson,
KY, is occupied by force of sixteen hundred In
dianans Fifteen hundred more expected.
The gunboat Conestoga was at Henderson on the
18th, repairing damages to her wheel, which was
disabled in her engagement with the Confederate
batteries at Columbus.
John Young Brown and L. W. Powell escaped
Lcoln's emissaries at HopkinsVille a few days
ago.
The Louisville Courier learns that I. l.. Critten-
den arrived at Henderson on the 14th instant, and
| took command of the Federal forces there. He
| Immediately proclaimed martial law.
| The New York Herald's Washington dispatch OF
the 14th says that intelligence has been received
from Minister Corwin, to the effect that the Mexl-
can Government asked loan OF five millions OF
dollars from the United States. -.' l
Corwin thinks it highly important, just at this
time, that Mexico should have the money to pay
| the interest upon the English debt, and thus re-
release her from present embarrassment.
| The Heralds dispatch also says that the Lincoln
| Government has determined to stand by Mexico at
all hazards, and protect her against the encroach-
ment Of foreign powers.
| The Lincoln Government has addressed comlnu-
nications to England, France and Spain, to know
what their intentions in regard to present
affairs. No response has been received yet.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says that
eight regiments and two batteries were sent from
Ohio to Kentucky about ten days ago.
The mother of Jackson, the martyr, (who killed
Ellsworth) was arrested by the Federals on the
18th, for keeping rendezvous for rebel spies near
Prospect Hill.
, The Federal Government is erecting permanent
, barracks in Washington for 10000 troops
1t is reported that Gen. Mitchell is to be put in
! command of an expedition to drive the rebels from
Cumberland Gap; thence to carry the war into
; | Tennessee.
Henry May has been released from the Bastile
Lafayette, to attend the funeral Of his brother
Commander May
Advices from Fortress Monroe, of the 18th
) state that twelve of tie New York ZOuaves were
captured on the 18th by the Conederates a shor
distance above Newport's News.
J Lieut.. Seeer. who commanded the party 0
Zouaves has been placed under arrest fol- coward
-, ly behavior.
ISDlANApoLls Oct. 13.-The Federal army a
: Paducah does not fear an attack, and cannot hea
Il of any large opposing force this side of Columbus
;, All the Secessionists about Paducah have locke
;! | up their houses and fled.
" Brigadier-General Wool will leave for kentuck
= tomorrow, where he will at once enter upon IN
~ ~ discharge of his duties
- Heavy Skirmishing on the Potomac.
If RICHMOND, Oct. lS.-There was heavy skirmst
d ing on the Potomac yesterday near Harpers Ferr
m and Transport, the particulars OF which have onl
partially TRANSFERRED. ,
Passengers by this afternoons cars state tina
~ Ashbys cavalry engaged the enemy betwee
y Leesburg and Harper's Ferry, killing, sixty an
'e taking fifteen prisoners. The Confederate los
Of was one killed and one wounded.
id 1t is reported that a large Federal fleet trol
Fortress Monroe is lying below Evansport, unabi
: to pass the Confederate batteries on the Potomac
TO which is believed to be bloGkaded at last.
g. Officers from the camps in the mountains repoI
10 that nothing is transpring of unusual interest.
49, other camps everything is quiet.
VI Large Federal Force at Eddyville, Ky.
q NASHVILLE, Oct. lS.-A private dispatch fro
at Clarksve, Tennessee, says that gunboat, wi
lie five hundred Federal troops, is at Eddyville, six
r. miles below the former place. report is prev
lent here that a skrmsh occurred few days snt
at Celina Jackson county, Tennessee, near Il
n Kentucky line, between Tennessee troops al
e. kentucky Unionists. The latter fed, leaving
d. large lot of guns and ammunition The FEEDER
~ loss WAS nine killed. Two were wounded on o
n side.
he Dr. Allen and gentleman named Long, bo
er from Shelby county, Ky. fought duel at Hot
Cave on the 10Th, which was Aonorably adjust
III after the first fire. Nobody was hurt"
ey The members of the Legislature, at a meeti
tonight, recommended an electoral ticket.
at Expected Attack Norfolk.
III NoRF0LN, Oct. IS.-The Day Book of this MOI
Sn Sn ing reports all quiet Oh Roanoke Island, but
5ir Federas are evidently intending an attack on
island, because they have reinforced iatteras
no about 5000, with large aulnber of gunboa
w. burges and flats.
to Gen. Mansfield is commanding Hatteras, a
M Maa seheming to organize an expedition to attack N
IL no folk.
IN. Instructions to Subscription Receivers.
R1GHMoNp, Oct. lS-A letter from Secrets
Of Memmingcr, addressed to the receivers OF subscr
of tions to the produce loan, appears in the Enqui
VI OF this morning He advises the commissioners
see continue their efforts to increase the loan notwi
standing blockade. He declares that the Cove
ment has no control Of the produce itself, does
vim regulate its time of sale or price, and says the $
the scTpton is confined to the proceeds OF sales,
of contains an order on the commission merchants
It'll factors Of planters pay over to the Treasurer
90, amount subscribed in exchange for Conteder
lad bonds.
we'd He says further, that it becomes the interest
son both parties to wait for good price, and that
ler Government will readily consent to the postpo
an. ment of sale.
the The Secretary then deVotes the larger portion
his letter to the inquiry about extending mate
ney aid from the Government to the planters. He s
H that no power is granted to any department to |
lly- money tor the relief of any interest.
What Congress may do, the Secretary IS UNI
Is. to state.
n,a The Cargo Of the Ship Thomas Watson.
, oF CHARLESTON, Oct. 1.-THE Courier of to-
VI says that the ship Thomas Watson, which
'cut ashore Tuesday, was burnt yesterday by the BIZ
light aders She was q Mobile vessel, laden with
two photographic presses and stone.
Protestant Episcopal Convention
bert The Mercury says that the Protestant Episc
he Convention OF the Confederacy met at COlur
10 Yesterday The Bishops of all the Confede
'He States were present, except Bishop Polk
Louisiana.
.sE The Commercial Convention.
MACON, Oct. 1S.--During its evening sesslc
al Yesterday, the convention passed the folio