The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-08
THE STU CATION.

THE STU ALTON.
The news from the South shows that the capture
Of the Hatteras forts had produced panic all
along the gulf coast, causing the inhabitants of the
places of importance on the North Caronian shores
30 leave their residences Rebel troops are sta
toned at Newbern for its protection from the Union
forces. A change in the rebel programme is said
TO be the result of this capture.
The lower house Of the North Carolina LegisIa.
iure refused, By large majority to pass an act
rccsnvening the convention that passed the seces
lion ordinance.
Sickness prevails to an alarming extent among
the rebel. troops.
The reports of JEFF. Davis's death are more than
confirmed by the special dispatches received in
Washington. There is no doubt upon the part of
Ae members Of the Cabinet that the rebel chief
has breathed his last.
The rebels in tho reighborhood of Munson's Hill
have, during yesterday, been very quiet and have
aot shown themselves quite so dcfantly as hereto
lore. 1t is thought this seeming calm is only IRE.
'aise by commencing an attack. The Union troops
eager for the fray. come when it may.
mportant' and definite intelligence as to the
'vements and proposed plans of the rebels be-
IRE Washington has been received from reliable
correspondent. 1t appears that the threats of at
ack both above and below the capital have been
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But the means OF speedy transport being in their
aands, the rebel troops could in few hours be
concentrated either at Leesburg or Aqua Creek,
And so finish either or both ends battle begun
n the centre.
General Mcclellan has issued special order for
Ahe better observance of the Sabbath among the
military forces, stating that no unnecessary
Nents shall DO made on that day.
From a paper of strong secession principles
published in the West. report of the defeat of the
sebel General Floyd is made public. The Union
aroops were 1000 strong with six pieces of can
ION, while the rebels numbered two thousand five
iundrcd and had three times the quantity Of artil-
cry ine fesuit VI an engagement WAS p OeIeat
II the rebels with heavy loss, leaving 2s0 prise.
pers, two cannon and large quantity Of arms and
ammunition in the hands of the Union troops.
despatch from General Rosencrans, dated at
Sutton Va, gives information of the welfare of
those under his command.
From fortress Monroe the news is important.
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United States frigate Roanoke had arrived from
Charleston, South Carolina, having been relieved
by the Wabash, which occupies her place in the
Hlockading squadron. The rebel steamer York.
wn is reported to be short distance above
'wport News, ready to take the first opportunity
run the blockade. Her armament is said to be
cry heavy. The Minnesota Potomac, and George
Peabody are expected to be at the Fortress soon.
The forces in Alexandria have discovered six
cannon, six Founders, buried in the grounds near
the railway station. These arms had doubtless been
hidden by the rebels before the taking Of that city,
and now will certainly be used against them.
A list of additional names of killed and wounded
at the La Platte bridge of the Hannibal and ST.
Joseph Railroad, which was so wanton]y destroyed
by the rebels, has been received from Missouri.
The bodily injuries inflicted by the accident have
been many and serious, and several lives have
been lost
From Southeastern Missouri information has
been received of the movements of large body
Of Union troops. conspiracy had been sol
xfoot to injure Col. Hecker, of the Twenty.forib
illinois Volunteers, but had been detected and de.
eated, the injury failing on the heads Of the prn.
cipsl conspirators.
The latest intelligence from Hatteras Inlet rc
ports that the Harriet Lane had saved her best cnr
rom the destruction OF. her armament when th,
vessel grounded.
"'e receipts yesterday for Treasury notes, at the
Of the Assistant Treasurer of the United
Sizes in this city, amounted to $2502, O96 AZ. Tn,
rapdity with which these notes are being taken b,
ID citizens of the North prove clearly the conf
aence they have in the stability of the government