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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-15
GENERAL HUNTERS SPECIAL AID.

Quite sensation created in Jefferson City on tho
evening the 9th inst. by the arrival Of Mrs. Colonel
Ellis Upton, bearer Of dispatches from General
Hunter and Colonel Ellis. She dressed in mmili
tary riding habit and hat with crimsoa sash thrown
around the left shoulder officer Of the day. mount
cd on splendid charger, and attended by two orderss.
She had ridden fortyfve miles since ten O'Clock, and,
without taking moments rest delivered her orders 1t
camp aud then waited upon General Price with her des
patches urging forward two squadrons Of Colonel Ellis
command, here, to rejoin the regiment At Upton.
This ms caliese is attached to the First Missouri Ca
yalry as special aid 70 her husband, Colonel Ellis
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STATEMENT OF A PRISONER FROM RICH.
MOND.


On Saturday night Henry Kernoll, an old farmer OF
Fairfax county Va, who has been prisoner at Rich
mond for several weeks arrived 10 this city The story
OF Mr.. KernOls arrest illustrates the inherent meanncss
Of the prominent actors in this rebellion On stormy
day, q week after the battle Of Bull run, water
soaked weary and hungry looking soldier presented him
self at the door Of Mr. Kerno and asked permission TO
enter that he might be shielded from the driving storm
The old man bade him enter, gave him chair, and ex
pressed his sympathy for him. he had before done for
worn out struggling soldiers The stranger afraid
of being arrested by the rebel pckets which he feared
in the neghborhood He then requested TO go
into the parlor. as q place Of more safety, which
he declined TO do, but agreed TO go into the barn
and hide in the hayoft, to which the farmer
conscnte but before he started for the barn he begged
for something TO eat and showing his UNIFORM declared
himself 10 be Union soldier, clandesney making his
way TO Washington. sumptuous meal prepared for
him, which he devoured with evident satisfaction and
then went to his hiding place and seen no more in
day two after this event number Of soldiers sud
denly appeared ut tho old mans house, and arrested him
and a free coored man who was employed about the
farm. They were roughly handled and rudey forced
away to Manassas Gap The negroes hands were tied be
hind him. and the rope tied TO horses head and he
thus compelled follow the wagon. Here Mr. kernoll
detained for three four weeks and thcn sent
10 Richmond where he was confined in the old county
jail. When the old man about to leave for Richmond
came to him and asked him If he remembered him.
Mr.. kerno instantly recognized the iorlorn looking sol
der whom he had fed and sheltered and who proved
to have been spy, upon whose report he had been
rested At Of trial this spy appeared witness
and swore tissue Of fasehoods The old gentleman
weeks in Jail, and says he was fed corn
dodgers bacon and rye coffee. In the Richmond Jail he
several Of his neghbors who had also been arrested
OF these he mentioned Woodwork Bingham and William
Hurst, all released. Mr. Howard, wife and daughter
who lived between this city and Alexandria, have been
released but Mr. Lydecker was not released although he
had gone through the formality Of a trial Mr. kernol
by way Of Norfolk and Baltimore, and was sworn
not to tell anything he had seen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-15
IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.


The Mission or Secretary Cameron to Gen.
Frcmont-Gen. Fremont About to Adj
vance-RepOrts from the Rebel Gen.
Prices Army, &c.
SYRACUSE, No, Oct. IL, 1861.
special despatch TO the St. Louis Republican says
that General Cameron. accompanied by Aduant General
Thomas, spent Saturday night Jefferson City and ar
rived in Upton about nine o'clock yesterday morning.
After breakfasng in camp they rode over this place
six mileson horseback, accompanied by General FIRE.
mont and staff Upon its arrival here the party called
upon General McKinstry and after spending half
an hour with him proceeded, in company with
MN and his staff and several other gentlemen to
view General McKnstrys division, which is encamped
here At tho close of the review General Cameron
few well timed remarks to the troops expressing tho
highest qualification the condition which he found
them and the utmost confidence that in the hands OF
such men the honor and success of country wero
sMe Loud cheers given for Secretary Cameron and
Generals Fremont and McKnstry after which Secretary
cameron and his party, accompanied by General Free
mont and staff, went by rail Upton whore they
viewed General Abbotts division, which also in
ceent condition. and then they by special train
TO st. Louis
1t is understood that General Cameron came hero n the
request OF the PRESIDENT to examine the condition
OF affairs in this department and that no prof,scs him
self highly grated with the condition OF Gen
army.
Colonel Morrils cavalry have gone down the Osage on
scouting expedition. Generals McKinstry and Stanley
are to remain here, and not 50 east, as reported.
General Fremont is on the OF moving is greatly
embarrassed by want Of transportation.
Within few days parties Of rebels have been oraging
sixty miles south Of Sedaa.
have very late intelligence from General
Prices army. My informant is . citizen Of this
county, who deserted, and is here to claim the
amnesty offered to rebels who lay down their arms
He left General Price Wednesday q short distance
south OF Johnstown in Bates county moving southwark
He represents that great exists Gcneral
Prices army and that assertions every day and
assurances could be conveyed to them that they would
not be harshy dealt with he thinks that the greater
part OF the rebel State Guard would lay down
their arms and return TO their homes. They are
tired Of the war, and only prevented from
deserving In large bodies by tho assurances Of
their officers that If they caught they will be hung
traitors and by tho stories Of horrible outrages by the
Union army which industrously circulated and be-
lieved among hem such the destruction Of property
burning Of towns and ravishment Of women. Eight or
ten citizens Of his county who belonged to his company
deserted along with him. and ready to give them
aelves m
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BLOWING up or a BRIDGE pY TnE REBELs

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. II, 1861
The iron bridge the Green river at Mumfordsve
was blown up by the rcbols yesterday morning.
There is no Southern news or papers to-day.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS IN WISCONSIN.

AINfsVNl WI7s NNT TT I6NI.
The Secretary q War has approved Of tho OK Gen.
Fremont authorizing Governor Barsow 70 raise rcgi
mcnt Of Wisconsin cavalry The regiment wl rcndcl-
vous az 5anosvillc Wis
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ARTILLERY ATTACHED TO GEN. LANES
BRIGADE

IxASESwoRIn, Oct Ia, 1861.
Gibson's battery, which recently in from Utah,
consisting OF two howit2ers and four six
poundcrs has been attached to General Lanes brigade
by order OF the War Department. 4.s,.++..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-15
REOPENING OF TRADE WITH NEW Or
LEANS.

The following amusing paragraph appears in tho New
Haven Journal for October H.
THE LAST CHANCE.
As the Sixth and Seventh regiments, Connecticut Vo-
unteers, going New Orleans express will start
(gong direct TO Annapolis) to-day (Monday), at two
O'Clock p. NJ. All persons wishing 10 send goods
sages do by handing them into Crofus Express
No 21S Chapel street, day (MoRday) October H. be-
fore one O'Clock p. NJ. H. 5. BANNING, Special Agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-15
MOVEMENTS OF SECRETARY CAMERON.

ST LOUIS, UCt. II, IsbI-
Secretary Cameron and Adjutant General Thomas
rived here from the West late last night The Secretary
reviewed the Eighth Wisconsin regiment, Col. Murphy
which has just arrived by steamboat before Barnums
Hotel this morning.
Secretary Cameron and Adjutant General Thomas left
this afternoon for Washington by special train, via
Indianapolis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-15

WAtLbck' : THEATRE. spectacular drama,
u The King OF the Mountains" on which 50 much prela
ration ha been bestowed viii DO brought out this eve
nm, ~ ,bis establishments The is laid in Greece,
ana so,ne Of tho beauS ave said to be of great beauty
THO cast viii n,luac Mr. ester Wailack Mr. Blake, Mr.
q ,h,r, urs uocy Mrs Vernon, Miss hsnriquss, &e.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-15
YORK HERALD TUESDAY U.s. N6l-TR1PLE SHEET

the habit Of spending tho summer months upon farm
near Leesburg Virginia. While there this summer no
was under the surveillance the rebels upon going
to Richmond to arrange some business matter was ar.
rested and thrown into prison. He has leutsnant
In the United States Army.
THE APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR MORGAN AS MAJOR
GENERAL
When the position OF Major General was rendered TO
Governor Morgan, of New York, in order TO enable him
to command the military forces organized and organizing
in that State the question was raised whether he could
legally bold tho office without abandoning that Of Cover
nor Upon reference Of the question to the Attorney
General II was decided that the two Offices
compatible Governor Morgan has consequently accepted
the position, and has been into the service az
Major General Of Volunteers
THE KENTUCKY CONTRACTORS.
There 10 now in this city Of Kentuckians who
have executed contracts with the government for mules
and horses. They all loyal citizens and men Of iuu-
ence at home. They detained here by delay in the
settlement OF their accounts. In the present crisis Of
affairs in Kentucky they would be useful there An early
settlement Of their dues to enable them to return
home, would greatly promote the interests Of the govern
ment.
INCREASE IN GENERAL MOUNTAINS FAMILY.
General Mcclellan received despatch from Cincinnati
yesterday where his wife has been residing since he has
been in command Of this department announcing to him
the fact that on yesterday morning there born
him daughter. This event not only makes General Nc
Clean father but his Inspector General General Marcy
grandfather.
RETURN OF THE NORTHWESTERN BOUNDARY ConIs-
SION.
The Commission TO run tho northwest boundary have
all returned having completed their abors The English
commission was sti in the field, they having
operations considerably later than the United States Com
mission All matters arranged as
the land operations concerned. Tho San Juan
ter s still unsettled the questions dispute ing
submitted to the respective governments
ORGANIZATION OF THE WORLDS FAIR COMMISSION
The Commissioners Of the Worlds Fair organized
day by the election Of Secretary Seward, Chairman
Superintendent Of the Census Kennedy, Secretary.
OF the thirteen commissioners Mr. Edward Everett only
was absent. He sent letter Of excuse A committee
was appointed to wait on tho President, with request
that he send national vessel to England convey such
goods as American contributors may desire to exhibit
DEATH OF GEN. WALTER JONES.
General Walter Jones, an aged and distinguished
tired lawyer, died to-day
ANOTHER CASE OF AN ENLISTED MINOR.
Richard A. Lucas, belonging to this city, minor was
brought before Judge Merrck to-day application to be
discharged from Colonel Taits First District regiment
The decision Of tho Court that there was strong
circumstanal evidence that tho petitioner enlisted with
the consent Of his parents and the application
cordingly refused.
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ESCAPE OF SEVEN NORTHERN MEN FROM
THE REBEL SERVICE-ASSISTANC RE-
QUIRED FROM THE GOVERNMENT.

xOAnEO CnOm 4hG Wv GnNMENI.
Seven Northern men, who had suffered impressmen
into the rebel ranks at New Orleans visited the HERALD
Office yesterday morning, with view ascertaning how
they could raise the necessary funds enable them TO
reach their homes. The names Of these are John
Hartman, BENZ. f. Ldy, Dam r. Smith and o. v. Reno OF
Pennsylvania; John Mathews Of Indiana; Samuel Ben.
ham, Of Buffalo, and Altman Rice Of Allegheny county in
this State. They all forced rebel service on
the 18th Of April and sent TO the Pensacola Navy Yard
where they served up to the time Of their escape in
company Of Marines commanded by Capt. vanbenthuy-
sen, and did duty coast guard. One night early in
September, while rowing launch along the coast they
succeeded in reaching Fort Pickens bringing with them
their fine boat, worth $500, together with nine
muskets and few revolvers It in consequence Of
Information furnished the OF Fort Pickens
by these that the destruction Of the privateer
schooner judith planned and successfully executed
Three Of the escaped men-Lidy Rice and Benham-
belonged to the Of the Judith The bear test
mcnas their honesty, &C., from Major Ctz Of the
Twelfth United States infantry and other army officers
AS the poor fellows greatly in need Of funds and
anxious 10 reach their homes ought to afford
them all the necessary assistance The information which
they furnished certainly Of most important charac
GER and their claims should not be overlooked Any sub
scorpions that may be sent by private parties viii DO
gladly received at this Office
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SO'oiAuo1
Blockading Squadron
SiR-Transmttted herewith is copy Of communca-
ton from the department, Of this dao to Flag officer
McKean commanding Gulf blockading squadron rela
ton the successful boat expedition despatched under
your command to destroy the rebel privateer Judah
For your gaantry this occasion tho department de-
signs assign you 10 the command of ono Of the new
gunboats and you therefore detached the Coora
do, and you will proceed to Washington D. c. and report
yourself in person to the Department
am, respectfully, GIDEON wELLES.
THE ARMY.
First Lieutenant George c. De Kay, brother of Captain
Drake De Kay, has been appointed ABIDE Camp to
Brigadier General Thomas Williams.
Brgadier General Hooker has been assigned 20 a divi
sion Colonel Cowden, of the First Massachusetts regi-
ent feng the senior Colonel OF the brigade takes com
mand Of it as Acting Brigadier General leay ing Lieu.
tenant Colonel Wells commanding that regiment.
ARREST OF THE BROTHER OF THE MAYOR or WASH
1NGToN IN RICHMOND.
Information has bcen received here that Mr.
Charles s. Wailach, brother OF Mayor walach ard
the editor Of the itlr, has been arrested by
the rebels and IL at present imprisoned at Rich
mond. Mr.. Wallach is lawyer Of this city, and
was esteemed strong southern man. He has been in
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-10-23

The telegraph, after many days of com
psrative idleness, flashes upon US the IN
welcome intelligence of another reverse. 1t
Is the same stOry-eighteen hundred Fed
eral troops are attacked By 5000 rebels and
we are defeated, with the loss ofore Of our
ablest commanders-Col Baker, Of the
California Regiment. We are told that re-
Inducements 's0iH Be sent forward !. E. our
brave boys will be reinforced when it is too
late. The disaster, unfortunate as it may
be, will be of no material consequence, so
far as the defence OF the Maryland line ia
concerned, but it gives rise to grave appre-
tensions as to the result Of placing our army
in detachDents along so extended line,
liable at any time to be cut of by oyerpow-
ing numbers. The first reports of battle
are always exaggerated and conflicting, and
we await, with anxiety, full and reliable
details of the affair. The loss ofCol. Ba-
ker, brave and efficient officer, is irrepa-
rsbls, and will be severely felt by the Gov
eminent and the regiment under his com
mand
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TIE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION The gev-
ernmeut has. heavy task upon its bands.
and however we may differ in opinion from
those who rule, it is nevertheless iucum-
bent On all who really desire the good ofthe
country to avoid any action which may tend
TO embarrass the administration In carry
ing outa policy which cannot now be aban-
doncd. Believing therefore that any nm
necessary exhibition of party feeling IN an
hour of danger ke the present would be
exceedingly ina propriate, We hope that the
central commit q may see proper to with
draw for the present. their call for convex
Hon EUansrit!e Gu<ette. Ha
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SAD News.

We lave sad news in this mornings
Journal from the First Indiana Cavalry
Major Gavitt and Capt. Highman have
fallen, while calamity leading their men TO
q charge upon rebel battery. Up to the
hour Of writing this notice, no particulars
OF the battle have been received. We on.
y know Chat the service has lost two GAL
liant officers, and that we, as citizens, are
bsreaved Of friends whom we have known
long and intimately. Isjor Gavitt when
be left Evansville, told many Of his friends
that he would never return. His sad fore
bodings have been realized, and in the
thiekest Of lhe eight be fell, giving his life
g sacrifice to the cause be 80 ardenty and
nobly espoused. A more extended notice
Of Major Gayitt VIII be given in to-mor-
rows issue. Capt. Highman Is native Of
Posey county, who left his family and bus
mess to serve his country upon the tented
field. He was brave soldier, and good
citizen, and his loss will be mourned by
bis numerous friends in Southern Indiana.
Further particulars of the battle referred
to, will be found elsewhere, received al
late hour last night.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-10-23
MtIftarT Tteme.

Adjt. Gen. Noble has directed the arrest
of several recruiting officers from other
States for violation OF his orders. We uu-
derstand that one or two recruiting agents
have been in our city, endeavorlng to enlist
men for Kentucky regiments. This is a
violation Of the order Issued by the State
authorities, and ought to be lstopped. We
desire that Kentucky should have credit for
every man she furnishes, hut not for Indi-
anians who may be persuaded to enlist In
Kentucky regiments. Is -
We learn from the State Sentinel that
Mr. William Jones, Of Spencer county, Is
now at Indianapolis for the purpose of OBJ
tanning authority to raise a regiment to rem
devious at Rockport from the counties Of
Spencer, Warrick, Perry, Dubois, Green
and Pike seaa rs s5st1s-
Some rebel soldiers visited the house Of a
strong Unionist about ten miles from Bow
ling Green, and found only his daughter ct
home They demanded some guns that
were supposed to be in the house, and pre-
sented Buckner's order for them She tore
the order to pieces, and told them the guns
were not there, and il they were she
wouldn't give them up. The soldiers then
went to the bucket and took each drink
of water. whereupon the Indignant heroine
tarew the rest of the water out of the bucket
and commenced securing the dlpper. esH
B~ Recruiting IN Kentucky for the fed
eral army appears to be an uphill business
Col. Gurran Pope has been In camp for sew
eral weeks, near Louisville, and yet bis
regiment is not complete. The Journal and
Democrat have made patriotic appeals TO
the people sufficient, we should think, TO
set their blood on FIRE, and to Gil every
regiment in the shortest possible time. But
the appeals seem to fall on Indifferent ears.
The Democrat says they will soon be ready
We hope so, bat our faith is not strong,
"a Perry county has raised another
company for the war. Capt. Cutters COM
pauy, which had been sworn into the Legion,
has almost to man volunteered ir the
United States service. a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-10-23

How THEY Pass PEOPLE IN LOUIS
vILLE.-No person is allowed to leave Lou
isville without pass, which costs rs cents
Every package, however small, costs IS
cents. Your loyalty will not excuse you
from paying this fee. No matter where you
live, whether Ia rebellious. district or in
loyal Indiana, you must get your pass. The
Surveyor, or the officer who has charge of
the pass department, is making a pretty
thing out of it !, his receipts average $3.50
per day,or about $50, 900 per Annum. This
is asdireet tax upon the trade and travel of
Lonisvills. The city, in point Of commerce,
asLto7l Reporter. - - = - b q /.
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"a We are informed BY gentleman
VINO vas an eye witness of the riot in Terre
Haute on Monday night, that tho telegraph
ic report published IN our paper was incor-
rect in many particulars. So far from the
Colonel leading bis men IN their vandal
work, he was not in the city at all (; neither
was the Lieut.. Colonel The notice that
the citizens were about to return to attack
the regiment camp nesr the city, existed
only in the reporters Imagination. Nothing
of the kind was thought Of We presume
the dispatch published by US, was alse sent
TO all parts of the country, and thus gross
injustice been done very worthy officers.
V'e 30 not see bow a reporter eau make
such plumbers %
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LETTER sHEEr AND sTAAprD ENvELoPz
0osssIaSD.-ThiS new aud usefa. article
has been received and is for sale at the Post
Office. By an ingenious arrangement, the
sheet may be made to cover and seal itself
completely, neatly, and in such a nanner
as to completely cover the writing. The
use OF tbs iqproFcuent will supply want
felt ever since the general adoption of sep
arate envelopes viz attaching the post
mark indelibly and inseparably to the letter
50 as to be Of use 10 legal proceedings, If
necessary aHHnE a4IEVzH
This paper sells at the cos, price to the
Government as near as may bs-abcut
S%.223 per reamr $50 sbeeta, besides the
stamps. The sheets ara alI perfect, and
furnish within themselvea q complete lister,
all but the writing The paper is beavy
and of good surface. P. 81.
Oct. 22-atd &Itw.
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SsS- The Louisville Journal OF Monday
contains a republication of the story that
Mr.. Buchanan sent Miss Lane portrait to
Germany to be published in the almanac
dc qOthG an 'aristocratic calender" The
statement vas made BY B4yard Taylor, hat
ne afterwards said that II was an entire
mistake, and so wrote % the New York
Tribune. The doarnsl should gave Mr..
Buchanan the bsnefi Of Bayaed Taylor's
dsuial
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Many of our people are fearful that
our government will be.unable to stand the
enormous expense necessary to crush the
rebellion. The following paragraph from
the speech oflthe Hon James Dickson, at
Hartford, Conn, demonstrates that Eng
land stood up under much greater pres
sure for thirteen years: - gf
"Look at Enelsnd You saysour expep-
ses are large, and SO they are Some esti-
mate them at one million OF dollars a dav.
But what were the expenses of England
during the war with Napoleon? From
1908 to 1906, with less than eighteen mill
lion inhabitants her expenses were one mil. /
lion three hundred thousand dollars dav.
for a period OF thirteen years. For one
hundred days. previous to the battle of Wa
terloo, her expenses we're five millions of
dollars a day. OF this vast suni large
was expended Oh The continent
Of Europe--whileaeRr. entire expenditure i
at home. If for thirteen years England
could expend one millIoa thtee hundied
thousand dollars day abroad. cannot we /!
DO it for one or two years, II necessary-ev- I
cry dollar mean while remaining at home. /
Interest, therefore, 90 less than patriotism. /
requires Is to subscribe Eor the loan"