New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07
The Emancipation ofRebels Slaves
rvs foRrIFIcArION OF OUR RAR0oRS'
rue MARYLAND ELECTION.
The Rebels Beaten in Baltimore
THE GREAT EXPEDITION.
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THE EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES
The PRONUNCIATION by Col Cocnrane al hiS
spesch. at the Serenade to Secretary cameron
of the doctrine Of the military necessity ior the
emancipation of the slaves in the Rebel States,
40 our army moves Southwark, commands very
general attention here, and is received with
hearty acouisscsnce. II is especially welcomed
in the oslnps, ss the solution of question
which, rarely debated by the rank and file,
somewhat divided the opinions of officers.
THE PORTIFICATIoN OF OUR BARBoRs.
All the Northern Governors have by letter
or messenger, responded to the recent circular
Of the Secretary of State, promising to see to
he thorough fortifcaton Of our sea and lake
coast Vice.President Hanlin and the Com
mttee of Portland citizons who recently urged
the Government to strengthen the defeHses Of
Portland and other Maine harbors have been
completely successful in their mission.
GEN. HAILECK AND GEN. MCCLELLAN.
Gen. Halleck is in consultation with Gen.
Mcclellan tonight.
THE BALTIMORE REBELS AND THE ELECTION.
Gen. Dix teegraps that the Baltimore rebels
withdrew their "peace" ticket this morning in
disgust. One OF their Inspectors of Election
has been arrested for refusing to take the oath
of allegiance. This afternoon they rallied, but
were beaten by large majority. No news has
vet been received from the counties on the
Lower Potomac.
THE REBEL STEAMER GEo. PAGE.
The rebels were yesterday working on the
steamer Geo. Page, which was recently tar
get for our batteries. They are healing the
wounds in her sides.
TIE POTOMAC BATTERIES.
The ateam ferry.boat Stepping Stones, re-
Gently purchased by Government, passed the
rebel batteries about ii O'Clock last night,
without being fred at She brought up five
coutrabands escaped from Virginia, who report
that the virginians express fear that they VIII
be conquered. Slaves are escaping in great
numbers.
GEN. SCOTS PASSES.
Gen. Mcclellan issued an order to-day, thai
tho passes of Gen. Scott should be honorod, the
same as taough he were in command Of the
Army.
THE DEAD OF EDwARDs's FERRY.
A company in Gen. McCaI's division are
engaged from day TO day in watching ior the
aesd bodies Of soldiers that may float down tie
Potomac from Edwards's Ferry. One was re-
covered this evening, but in such q state Of
decomposition as to prevent recognition.
GEN. HAyELoCK.
Gen. Hsyelock, who acquired his title in
India, and who is brother Of the late Sir
Henry Hagelock, arrived this evening to offer
his services to our Government.
COL. Lannon's BRIGADE.
Col. Ward II. Lamon has raised his brigade.
One regiment is composed Of Virginians, one
of Pennsylvanians, and the third almost en-.
trey Of Marylanders.
APPOINTMENTS.
Baron Won Herman Of Prussia has been sp-
pointed aid to Gen. Wool, with the rank Of
Major of Volunteers. Capt. Chas J. Powers
las been appointed Assistant Adutant-G General
to Gen. Martindale, in place of Capt Hill.
house, resigned on account of i'll health.
BEAUREGARD GOING SOUTH.
A gentleman who arrived at Baltimore YES
terday says that he saw Beauregard at Cor
dOnsylle on Monday, on his way to Charleston.
THE RAILROAD CONVENTION.
ThA railroad managers were unable yester.
day to Complete the arrangements for three
trains daily between New-York and Washing.
ton. They viii meet in Philadelphia next
Monday. when it is hoped the schedule pub
iished in THE TRIBUNE few weeks ago will
be adopted.
THE sEyEN-TRIRTY TREASURY NOTES.
Forty-one millions of seven-thirty Treasury
notes have been sent to subscribers. A fourth in-
instalmeDt of the second fifty million loan was
called for to-day.
Henry Howe, seaman, has been granted PEN
sion Of &c per month.
Col. BAKERS REMAINS.
Ihe Dooy "a Col. Baker will be sent North at
O'Clock to-norrew morning. in car especially
provided BY the War Department II viii lie in
state in Independence Han, phl.dsnb;a -. r.;
day. viii reach New-YOrk on satura,r a5 ~
conveyed TO the City Hall under military e.oo,,
where 1t Will be exposed to public view dur;na
Sunday. On Monday the body will leave in tbe
ioamer tor San Francisco, in charge of Wells
Fargo & Co.'S Express C. c. Drew of Oregon.
VA accompany it 70 California.
TIE FLEET.
The statement by one of your cotennoraries
that the War Depaument had received dis
patches to the eject Nat the fleet had passed
Bulls Bay on saturds evening is unfounded.
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