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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
NEWS FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
GENERAL ROSENCRANS' DIvISION-TIIE RE-
PORT OF HIS DEFEAT, ETC.

PnuADEr1nA, August so, 1861.
The Baltimore Anyican has the following reliable in
telgence regarding the division Of General Rosencrans
obtained from well known citizen of Baltimore who
returned yesterday from Northwestern Virginia. The
name Of this gentleman has been freely used Baltimore
for the last few days having written letter declaring
that there had been great battle, in which General
Rosencrans defeated.
The gentleman says that up to the afternoon of the
9th inst General Rosencrans was not only alive and
well, but was quietly ransactng his important functions
at his headquarters No information whatever was
dersood to have been received at headquarters News
Of the affair Of Colonel Tyler near Summersville
had been received, but Of other action beyond
an occasional contact of pckets scouts. Although
1t was not known exactly where the forces Of
General RosencraRs posted, their numbers, it
evident that the General under special alarm
in regard to them. is said that his had report
cd that the main body Of the rebel forces believed
be commanded by General Lee, and from seven TO
eight thousand strong, was encampod large
plain within four six miles only of the encampmen of
Colonel Reynolds who Is supposed TO have with him the
largest portion OF General Rosencrans troops was be
lieved that attack would be made by either Of the
rebel forces commanded by General Lee or General
WISE unless they could find strong detachment to on
counter IN the of Colonel Tyler of the Seventh
Ohio regiment, near Summersvle.
Various accounts given of the forces Of Generals
Lee Wise and Floyd, but accurate information seems
to be possessed outside of General Rosencrans' own
staff Opinions differ very much among military
men and others in Western Virginia as to
the probability of anything like general
engagement between the respective armies in that quar-
ter. Every confidence to be reposed in the ability
of General Rosencrans to maintain himself against any
forces likely TO be spared to attack him He has excel
lent aids and officers support him who have doubtless
helped him in providing effective army.
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A NEW FINANCIAL SCHEME.

correspondent If the Richmond EyQ1,iyT pitches INTO
the banks OF the southern States, and recoe dc the
following financial scheme -
l. Let ongress declare, by solemn act that wh1evor
shall ask receive per cent consideration the py
change Of one sort Of money for another whether a shall
be specie for paper money sort of paper ry
another shall be guilty Of treason and punished with
death
g Let it be instantly provided that each state shah
ceve at its own treasury at par any paper money which
may be lawfully ISSUED by any bank, corporation udi-
vidua within its jurisdiction.
3. Let it be provided that any such money shall 20
received at par in payment Of all taxes and dues % The
Confederate States treasury.
a. Authorize The Treasury Department to use tho pub;
lie funds and securities for the redemption Of any paper
money in the Confederate states.
g. Require each bank in the confcderacy TO redeem the
bills of any other bank.
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IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.
PALMYRA TAKEN POSSESSION OF BY THE
REBELS.

QUINCY, H. August 20, 1861
Lieutenant Pinkley, of Captain Rnson's company Of
the sixteenth regiment of Volunteers came to this city
last evening lle states that large body Of rebels
rioasly estimated at from Thousand Ave hundred
three thousand, under tho notorious Martin Green took
possession of Palmyra Mo-, yesterday morning There
were no United States troops there 10 defend it, and OF
course no resistance made Some five hundred Of
the rebels in the town, and the balance cncamped
the outskirts.
train of cars, containing large quantity of muskets
for the troops at St. Joseph which left Hannibal yes
terday fred into Palmyra and was forced TO
return. No damage, fortunately, was done.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
FILIBUSTERS IN THE WAR.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

Under tho head Of "Filibusters in the Present
War" you mention that Colonel Frank Anderson
was second In command in Walkers last oxp IL
ton and having been captured by the B.itsh and
sent to New Orleans. Colonel Anderson not with
Walker On his last expedition but Colonel Az Rr0e Cow
officer in the Confederate states army was the nd
in command and taken prisoner in company With Gen
eral Walker and delivered 10 the Honduras government
by the British Colonel Rudler released in March
last by the Honduras government, and arrived N US
city in April last, and departed hence the same nom,
NICARAGUA.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
NEWS FROM THE REBEL STATES.

LOUISVILLE, august ", 1901.
Surveyor Cotton publishes card threatening to seize
all wagons vehicles steamboats, and Transporting articles
for aiding the rebellion after September /.
special despatch from Richmond dated 9th inst.
the Nashville Union and american, says large number
Of prominent Kentuckans state that the feeling of re-
sisance TO Lncolns government in Kentucky unmis
takeably the increase.
Numerous letters from Kentucky indicate the same
feeling
The Richmond Examiner of the 2eth says the Confcde
Congress has decided repeal law establishing
ports of entry and throw all the Southern open
foreign commerce, providing that vessels which the
blockade into shore nlcs shall pay the Confederate du-
ties at the port nearest their landing.
There is dssenson in the CONGRESS III reference to
conscation Some advocate the coscation Of all Yankee
property in the South and others favor sequestration
act
Congress has appropriated $500 900 for floating otiia
for the defence Of New Orleans and s6o 900 for
clad boats for the defence Of the Mississippi river and the
city of Memphis
The Charleston Courier says that James L. Orr has
raised an independent regiment for the He eagerly
awaiting marching orders.
The Memphis APPEAL says that Lincoln refuses TO dis
band his camps in Kentucky and insists that the Conedo
rate forces shall advance to meet the foe instead Of wait
ing his intrusion on Tennessee soil.
The Memphis Aralance says the schooner Adelne with
three former Union army and navy officers board,
brought to by United States mano war but taking ad
vantage Of squal got into Savannah, with cargo of
coffee, fruit and lead.
The correspondent Of the Huntsville advocate tells
the planters to give the negroes moasses and rice
'ahd less bacon This plan would diminish the consup
ton Of bacon and quarter million pounds weekly in
The Southern confederacy.
The Memphis Avalanche congratuates its readers that
more letters go North and hopes Introduction of
all intercourse between the two sections will be complete
snd everlasting.
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THE FREMONT REGIMENT.

This regiment was expected to take Its departure from
this city yesterday afternoon but owing to the scarcity
of recruits the companies not yet cd only six IF
them being mustered into the service IT is under stood
that Colonc Rosa the commander, has received OK
tension OF two weeks to FIJI up, AMI by TINT time IL is
expected that the regiment will be able take the field
The headquarters Of the Fremont egmcnt at The
Turtle Bay Brewery, in Forty fifth street, First
npcthe former rendezvous Of Col,ne Wober's Turner
Rifles The Fremont regiment composed exclusively Of
Germans
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ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN
GOLD SEIZED BY THE REBELS.

FAYETE Mo-, August 20, 1861.
Apprehensons being felt that the branch Of the state
Bank at this place would be robbed the cashier ycster
day sent the specie, amounting to about o0o00, to
Allen depot, the North Missouri Railroad, for trans
nortaton to St Louis. On reaching Allen the money was
seized by party Of Twenty rebels led by Captain Pom
dexter, and carried OF. Whether II win be recovered is
not knownsome saying that Captain Poindexer has
been induced to return it 10 the bank while others assert
that he will attempt to the Missouri river and carry
it to General Prices army in the northwest.
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NEWS FROM KENTUCKY.
RETURN OF MAGoFFIN's COMMISSIONERS TO THE
PRESIDENT.

PRESIDENT.
LOUISVILLE, August 80, 1861.
The Frankfort Commonwealth says the commissioners
from Governor MagoGn have returned from Washington
and delivered sealed packages to the Governor is said
The President s willing to await the action of the Ken
lucky Legislature just chosen from the people, and dis
posed to accord with their wishes
Ex-presiden Pierce has arrived here from the North
west.
ExMinster Preston, addressing pic mic at Lexington,
Ky. to-day, favored neutrality a peace for Kentucky,
hnt did not believe that she could preserve either and
If not, the she went with the South the better.
It is reported that Mr. Hobctzer the former express
agent, who arrested at Eizab thtown yesterday
taken the towards Camp Boone, and jumped from
them while in motion, and to the woods. Several
shots were fired at him, but he escaped unframed.
General A. Sidney Johnson was at MessIa on the Sd, at
he head OF FIVE hundred Texans and in pursuit Of Colonel
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THE sKIRMIsH AT CROSS LANE.

CIARYsBrRe August 80, 1861.
The battle Of Cross Lane was a mere slirmsh Col.
Tyler posted northwest Of Summerville with his
regiment in two divisions. The rebels got between them
Gaking Colonel Tyler, who retired with loss Of only
fifteen men
MAJOR Easement, with the other subdivisions number
ng four hundred, arrived at Charleston yesterday.
In the s,irmish below Flkwatcr, on the Hunerville
road yesterday Eve rebels and federal soldier were
kled. The rebels retreatcd.
Gen. Rbt Schcnck Is ordered service In the depart
rnen Of the Ohio.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
THE PRISONERS AT RICHMOND AND THE
UNION DEFENCE COMMITTEE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Knowing that you willing to give a helping
hand to good cause, Il beg you would through your
columns suggest the Union Defence Committee, when
they distribute the -FOUR kindly given by thu 1our
merchants to the families Of volunteers not to forget the
families of the prisoners Of war at Richmond Many of
these have received enc cent Of ray since they
enlisted -four months ago. in consequence Of which their
families have suffered in various ways and any little
help Is appreciated by them.
THE WIFE OF A PRISONER OF WAR.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS IN NEW YORK.
THE FIRST DIVISION, N. Y.S.M.
RESIGNATION OF LIEUT. COLONEL WIN. A. POND, OF

THE FIRST DIVISION, N. Y. s. NJ.
RESIGNATION OF LIEUT.. COLONEL WIN. A. POND, OF
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT NATIONAL GUARD.
Lieut. Colonel VIM. A. Pond long and favorabiy known
in connection with the gallant Seventh regiment Major
and atery Lieutenant Colonel been compelled to
resign his honorable position in the regiment owing to the
OF his health which CT late been considerably
impaired. The regiment loses in Lieut. Colonel Pond
valuable officer, and from the annexed special order Of
Brgaller General Hall and general order OF Colonel LET
ferts IL viii be rcadily'seen in what estimation Lent
Colonel Pond is held by both OF these gentlemen The
following orders speak for themselves
SPECIAL ORDER
HEADQUARTERS TnRD BJ0cApE, N. Y. ;. NJ,
NEW YORK, August, 20, 1861.
The resignation OF Lieut. Colonel William A. Pond is
accepted, and he is hereby honoraby discharged Tho
General regrets that the health Of Lieut. Colonel Pond pre-
efficient and reliable officer. Colonel INrerts will or
der election on Thursday 5h proximo, 10 oil tho
cancy occasioned by the resignation of Lieut. Colonel
Pond. BY order. WIN. HALL, Brigadcr General.
j. GRosHEN HERRlor, Brigade Major ana Inspector.
t- GENERAL oRDER--No 80.
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH KIo1NKNT NAuoNAL GrAnD,
NEW YORK, August so, 1861.
Ry direction Of brigade special order OF the 29th
instant an election for Lieut. Colonel will be held on
Thursday evening" 9th proximo, at O'Clock, at these
headquarters,
The comnandant Of tho regiment, In announcing the
resignation Lieutenant Colonel Pond consequence OF
impaired heath, desires TO express the regret which he
feels in common with members Of tho regiment at tho
necessity which renders his retirement from active duty
imperative, after twenty years service and devotion
10 the interests of the corps.
Captains Of companies will, without delay commence
their drills, usual at this season, and prosecute with
energy all deia Is leading to thorough efficiency OF their
commands They will especially assist all those who de-
sse 10 prepare themselves for active duty in the
-I.ne--IieutenantJ j. Wicksead. Staff
Surgeons Mate J. c. Dalton, Jr, BY order Of
Colonel MARSHALL LEFFERrS.
j. III, IIEBryAU Atutaut
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
NEWS FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, August 30, 1861.
flag Of truce from New Madrid arrived at the camp
at Birds Point this afternoon, the object beng to
change prisoners.
It is reported that the rebels under JEFF Thompson and
General Hardee are falling back on New Madrid
CHICAGO, August 80, 1861
Adespach from Cairo says that has been received
at Cape Grardeau that the rebels have retreaed from
Benton Bloomfield If this is true there are now no
rebels within thirty miles Of the river.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
THE FIRST SCOTT LIFE GUARD.

This regiment as is well known, is oscd princi-
pa,ly OF members of the New York yolynees Of 1916
and 1s47 and is commanded by officers wh have learned
mi tary oxpeT the battle nrls OF NcXic. II Is
about 30 recruit TO the government STANDARD of lf4S
and dopots have been opened III this city for that
purpose NJ No 127 Grand and No II Chatham stroets
under charge Of Adjuant VIM. II. II nriluos, Captain
Charles W. Kruger and Lieutenant Jas McioHaid Ro-
cruits will be forwarded every day TO the regiments.
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THE UNION RANGERS (TwENTY. FIFTH NEW
YORK VOLUNTEERS).

This regiment Colonel Kerrigan) has obtained permits
increase its numerical strength to ten hundred and
forty-six men, and has sent Captain Norton, Of
rany y, recruit The Rangers now and have been
for time the advance guard Of the army Of the Poto
mac their pckcts coming frequently sight Of those OF
the enemy and exchanging leaden sautaons with them
Lieut.. Colonel Charles leaves Monday evening join
the regiment and will take on all recruits that may be-
accepted Pay, ratons, uniform, &C., will be furnished
Immediately. Captain Norton has tent in the Park
where those desiring to enlist make application.
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understand II we'll The best fire companies this city has
ever had have been under the control of dsclnarans
The worst companies have been under the control OF y
rants. am satisfied that the whole OF the de-
moraizaton Of the First regiment Fire Xouavcs has orr
ginated through the ignorance Of the officers Remedy
that and all is right Congeniaty II feeling between ON
Gers and men, fellowship and association in the rank and
file, viii remedy the whole matter 1t may not be ac-
cordng to the military code bnt II Is the only thing that
will ever harmonize the ranks II lremen soldiers
NEW YORK FIREMAN FOR TWELVE YEARS
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THE FIGHT AT suMMERsvILLE, VA.

CLEVELAND, August 80, 1861
Governor nennison has Just received the following tce
graphic despatch from Rrieadier General Cox
GAuLEY BRIDGE, August 20, 1861
Authentic reports that fifteen Of soldiers were
killed and about forty wounded the battle at
summersvile. large number of the Seventh Ohio ros
mt scattered during the fight and missing, but it
is hoped that Of these will escape.
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THE REGIMENT OF ENGINEERS AND ARTI-
SANS

Three companies Of Colonel Scrolls regiment of
gnecrs mustered into the United States service
Yesterday by Major Townsend, United States Army.
The remaining companies Of this regiment at Camp
Washington. Those companies that were transierrel
from tho State the general government are to 10 TO
the camp Of Instruction at scarsdalc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR.

John Bachlnan, of lis and III Nassau street, has
reissued beautiful map Of Che seat q war en-
bracing BIRDS eye view Of the neigbborng
country, and exhibiting at glance tho relative posi-
ons OF all the noted naval and military strategic points
in Virginia, Maryland and the District OF Columbia The
map, IA add Jon, is neatly printed IN tnts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-31
NINTH REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE MILL
TIA

The tenth line company which is being formed
for the Ninth regiment New York state Militia Colonel
stics) is rapidly filing up, and will join the regiment
(now in camp Frederick, MD possible.
Headquarters for recruiting tic corner Of Thir
tecBth street and University place.
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OREGON RIFLES.

Two companies of this regiment mustered tho
United service Thursday yesterday by Lieut.
Devn, Of the Ninth infantry United States Army and
to-day and Monday two more will be mustered in.
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FIRST CALIFORNIA REGIMENT (THIRTY-
SECOND REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE


This regiment has opened office at f5i Broadway in
charge Of Lieutenant Colonel Pinto, who has received
orders from the War fill up the regular
standard. Recruits viii be sent immediately TO join
the regiment at Aexandria.
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ARMY PROMOTION.

Lieutenant Baer, Of the Garlbald! Guard has been
to the rank Of captain.
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10. VIA LITTLE Rock. ARK, 4
BENJAMIN MoCTLLOCH.


General McCulloch being in command Of the Confedc-
rate troops which have invadc the State Of Missouri.
thus reports directly TO the Confederate government
General Price, in command Of the secession troops Of Mis-
souri, addressed bis report to Mr. c. F. Jackson the late
~ desed Governor Of that state. He stated the strength
OF his command including officers and privaes at POI
men, and his loss in the battle Springfield at 1876
killed ana SIT wounded. General McCulloch states his
force Mt about 10000 and acknowledges loss Of 265
killed and $50 wounded and missing. Summing up the
casualties stated In the two reports they show Confede
loss Of lies The loss of the national forces
but little than half what IL is stated hay
been by General McCuoch. The official report gives IL
az follows-Killed, 223 wounded 721, missing, 291
making total OF 235 which is much less than the loss
Of the Confederaes who had four times many troops
in the field rs the Unonsts the force Of the latter being
only about 400 men
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

BItnMoRE, August 30, 1901
The Old Point boat has arrived There Is no news from
Fort ress Monroe
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THE BATTLE AT DAVIS CREEK.

Vt NEFUNT--ITE
kNOwLEDGE A LOSS or NEARLY 500 MEN.
From the Washington Intcigcnccr, August 80
The Richmond Enquirer acknowledges its ind, btcdness
10 the Confederate secretary Of War for copy Of the ee
gapic report made TO that functionary by Gen. Mcui
loch of the battle Springfield ia Missouri We copy
the document
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, VIA LITTLE Rock, ARK.
August 10, 1861
Hon. L. ?. WAIKER--The battle Of Oak Hill has been
fought and we have gained great victory the
my commanded by General :. Lyon. Tho battle was
fought miles from Springfield The enemy were hin.
ten thousand strong; force about the
The battle lasted six and half hoars. The enemy
ropulscd ami driven fr, the field with the loss OF six
pieces Of artillery, several hundred stand Of small
eight hundred killed, thousand wounded and three
hindrcd prjs' General Lyon killed and many
f their prominent officers. Our loss was two hundred
and sixty five killed, eight hundred wounded and thirty
missing We have possession Of Springfield and the
my in full retreat towards Rola.
The Shasta courier., 1861-10-19

An ANEcDoTE.- of Prussia had
great mania for enlisting gigantic soldiers
into the Royal Guards, and paid an enormous
bounty to his recruiting officers for getting
them One day recruiting sergeant chanc-
ed to spy Hibernian who was|at least seven
feet high: he accosted him in English, and
proposed that he should enlist. The idea of
a military life and large bounty so delight.
ed Patrick, that he at once consented.
But" said the sergeant, "unless you
can speak German, the king will not give
you so much"
"Oh, be jabers ~ said the Irishman;
sure it's that don't know a word of Ger.
man."
"But," said the sergeant, "three words
will be sufficient, and these you can learn in
a short time. The king knows every man in
the Guards As soon as he sees you, he vii.
ride up and ask you how old you are; you
will say twenty seven > next, how long you
have been in the service you must reply
three weeks;' finally, if you are provided
with clothes and rations you answer both. ;"
swers, but never dreamed of learning ques-
tions. In three weeks he appeared before
the king in review. His Majesty rode up to
him; Paddy stepped forward with "present
arms"
"How old are you?" said the king.
% Three weeks" said the Irishman.
,"How long have you been in the service ~
asked his Majesty.
Twenty seven years"
"Am or you fool?" roared the king.
"Both. !" replied Patrick, who was instant.
ly taken to the guard room.