Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-09
Federal FcrCes EvsOuste Tybee Island.
NAVAL RN EMIT
OFF HORSE ISLAND.
The Rebel Steamer Grampns Captures
1S5,OOO Eeet Of Lumber.
Union Victory at Morristown,
Tenn. Confirmed.
Privateer Sumter Wrecked

Privateer Sumter Wre cked.
WASHINGTON, December 6.-The following
paragraph was unintentionally omitted in |
the transmission of the recent speech of Sen.
ator Tfumbull:
"Without any special act Of Congress I |
presume, no one questions that our military |
commanders in the prosecution of the war
in insurrectionary districts may, for the
time being, seize and make use Of the prop
erty of rebels and their slaves; but, on the
restoration Of peace. the right of the owners
would revive. Hence if we would have uni
formity Of action among the commanders of
our armies, and forfeit forever the property
of rebels and their claims to the service of
their fellow.men, it must be done by act of
Congress-"
The Pension Office has withheld the pay
ment of pensions to number of persons on
sufficient evidence of their disoyalty 1t ap-
pears that some show a willingness tn take
the prescribed oath of allegiapce and loyalty
for the purpose of obtaining money from the
Government, but wEo afterward join the
rebels, or otherwise give them aid and
comfort.
Especial Dispatch to the New York Tribune
WASHINGTON, December 8. - Gurley, of
Ohio, win offer con6scatory act, providing
safeguards against fraud, and for compensa.
tion Of loyal sufferers by the rebellion.
The Commander of the British forces In
Canada has recalled all absent officers, and
is engaged in bringing his forces to high
State of efficiency.
The pickets of Blenker's division have been
shot for several days. 1t was supposed by
farmer named Cook, who has thrice been
arrested and released by the chief Of staff
and provided with a pass.
DeSerters from the rebels state that they
I.a,r. l,..W,N Nrg.1 4
Centerville, and daily expect an attack from
Us at three points, and that there were only
ten thousand rebels az Manassas.
Reconnaissance from McCalrs division
went ten miles aud back; they arrested sew
ersl rebels, and took grain and cattle, two
slaves and other cuntraband property. No
rebel troops were seen.
Six thousand more sesmen are wanted for
the'new naval vessels, and one thousand for
the Mississippi fotilla.
Colonel Kerrigans trial takes place on
Monday.
The President has approved of the estab-
lishment of telegraph lines TO Fortress Mon
roe
Leading persons are here urging the adop-
tiGD Of some plan for the exchange of prison
eTs. The subject will be brought before the
Military Committee of the House on Mon
day.
IL
A deserter states that there are $4,000
rebels on the Lower Potomac under General
| Holmes, who are expecting an attack from
our tOtilla and forces on the Maryland
| shore.
The rebel steamer George Paige has been
| removed to Chopawansio Creek and her
| guns are to be taken for land service.
LOUISVILLE, KY, December 9-SGVanndh,
! Ga, December THE Nesos saws the Fede.
| 10 hau alxy IT, haa T,Io
| East Pensacola, December 4-The Florida
| and P0mRcO engaged Federal vessel off
| Horse Island. The Federal vessel retired.
| Considerable excitement exists in Tennes-
see consequent upon drafting. They desire
troops raised on the volunteer system.
G. W. johnson, Provisional Governor of
Southern Kentucky, has issued long mes
sage.
irg one thousand four huudred, are encamped
at Pound Gap, and are suffering greatly for
the want of shoes, blankets and winter
clothing. They are calling on ladies foI
socks and flannel shirts.
RICHMOND, November &c Congress unani-
mously ratified the Convention between r.
Nj, 7. Hunter and the Missouri Commits
sioneIs.
At Miledgeville a resolution was intro.
duced into the Senate that the Bank:
suspendspecie payment and issue Confederate
notes.
The Memphis ApGlGaeAe of the 4th says tht
Federal force between Bowling Green anC
Louisville is ffly thousand, and Generals
Johnston and Buckner are prepared fo
them.
BIRD's PoMr, December 6-Last Friday
the steamer GTdmpus took Federal lumber.
boat anchored above, with l75 900 feet Of
lumber, and brought it TO Columbus.
The Federal troops have left Cairo and
Psducah in large numbers, 1t is supposed
they are going to New Madrid to cut of JET
Thompson.
The AOGIGRehe confirms the Federal vic
tory in MorTistown, East Tennessee, ant
thinks Major General Crittenden will over
come the Union forces.
1t is rumored at Memphis that the Federal
have become alarmed for st. Louis, and tina
Cairo and Paducah are being evacuated By
the Federal troops, who are going to 81
Louis with all possible dispatch
The New Orleans Bulletin says the Federal
captured two rebel steamboats,, supposed Il
he the Henry LetViS and the Watson, and tina
the California escaped by throwing over
board part OF her cargo, and forty head Q
cattle.
The Charleston Mercury says Genera
Ripley has or dered every pound OF cotto
likely TO fall into the hands of the enemy
be burned.
The Savannah Republican says the Sumtt
was not captured, but wrecked, off Trinida
coast.
ST. LOUIS, November 9-General Hallec
has issued orders, stating that the Mayor {
the city will require all municipal officer
. TO Immediately subscribe to the oath of ale
glance prescribed by the State Convention
in October last; and directs the Provost Mar
shal General TO arrest ell State officers wh,
! have failed to subscribe to such oath with
= in the time fixed by. the Convention, wit
attempt to exercise civil authority in viola
, ton Of the ordinance.
Hollins' battering-ram or turtle, paSse
r Memphis on the 4th, for Columbus, KY.
: Additional BY tho Africa.
/, LIVERPOOL, November 23.-Trade at MAJ
chester isdull, but prices are generally stead