Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-20
BY TELEGRAPH.

Richmond, as foisog9s
"Gen, Floyd had another engagement with the
enemy on the 10th, and routed them, killing 600, |
wounding 1000 and taking some prisoners. Ten |
hours after the engagemen FLOYD heard that the I
other wing Of the enemy had crossed the river few
miles above him, in order TO surround him on this
side the river. FLOYD then fell back"
This is reliable, being brought by an officer who |
Yves in the engagement. The Confederate loss was
one killed and s wounded
ST. LOUIS, Sept is.--Tha major genvnd com
handing has ordered the following deed OF manu-
mission: "Frank Lewis and Hiram Reed herstofore !
held to service or labor by Thomas Y. Snead are
to be free and forever discharged from bonds aud
servitude giving them fall rights and authority 70
have the use and control Of their own labor with
out accountability to Snead his representatives
LOUISVILLE, Sept l3.-Huston, from the commit
tee revised statues reports bill to prohibit and
punish rebellion in the State It was made special
order for to-day. I
The bill makes waging war on the United States
enlistment of troops for the Confederates inducing
others to enlist joining parading with company
with intent of joining the Confederates, felony.
And it makes any Of these acts punishable by
from one to ten years Imprisonment
| Any invasion of Kentucky by any Of her citizens
as Confederate soldiers, is made Punishable with
DEATH
This bill to go into effect in ten days.
HuDsoS, Sept. l3.-Martin Green crossed the
Missouri at Glasgow with $500 mounted men and
seized the steamer Sunshine and used her for
portation of troops. He also captured guard Of
fourteen Federas and released number of secession
prisoners, The sunshine was laden with bacon, SUI
gar, etc, and 800 stand of arms
I RICHMOND, Sept l5.-The Hon. L. P. WALKER
Sec etary of War has resigned in consequence Of
bad health. The resignation takes effec Ct to-mor-
row. His successor has not yet bee appointed.
From RlcnxoND-The Charleston Courier has the
following;
i RICHMOND, Sept. IL.
The fight between Gen. Wise and the Lincolnites
at Hawk Nest, Western Virginia, has been confirm
ed. Gen. Heningsen directed the Confederate troops.
The enemy reireated badly cutup. One of the Con-
federates was wounded.
Hampton's cavalry made splendid dash into the
, euemy,s lines near Alexandria After some sharp
work they returned with three prisoners and con-
siderable war munitions
i JEFFERSON CRY, Sept. 14.--You may prepare
yourselves for strange tdings during the present
week Gen. Price reinforced by Rains with
l5 900 to 10000 men, and Claib. Jackson in their
midst to give show of legality to their proceedings
is advancing upon lines. Wherever he goes
$ Seccessonits flock to meet him, and are rapidly
e swelling his ranks.
4 In the affair of lhe steamer Sioux City at Glas-
lgow, day or two since, ten Rebels were seen to
tumble out of their saddles fom the effect of shots
fred by troops on the steamer. ~
A courier Just arrived from Georgetown an ounces
that Gen. Parson with 1000 men, is posted just out
side of the town, to prevent the passage of rein
forcements to Lexington.
: CAmo, Sept. le-A detective from Columbus,
Kentucky, reports that on Friday last the Rebels
Numbering 0, 0oo under Gen. Johnston, had march
T ing orders. Their destination was Paducah. He
, also reports JEFF. Tbompsons forces at Belmont
Mo.
2 The crew of the steamer John Gault seized by
! Government few days since at Paducah, were re-
: leased to-day. aas
: A force Of 500 infantry. pieces of Capt, Tay-
ors light artillery, under command of Col 0gieshy,
: made reconnaissance below Norfolk, Nc, Saturday.
: and saw 800 Rebels who fed on the approach Of
} our troops.
BosToN Sept. l3.-Captain King, of the condemn
ed brig Northman, reports that the prvateer Sumter
arrived at Surinam August 10TH and was at anchor
inside Fort Amsterdam on the 23d nit.
e LOUISVILLE Sept. l6th.-Gen. Zolcofer is IA
d miles in Kentucky, strongly posted at Cumberland
e Ferry and Log Mountain Heights. e-
Illusions bill is again postponed.
WASHINGTON, Sept le.-The Cuban Captain
Generals proclamation regarding Confederate flag
i bearing ships, occupies the Cabinet to day.
/ A schooner run the blockade at Galveston and
: arrived at Vera Cruz. She returns with cargo
! of coffee ...tI,.
t Especial to the N. Y. Post1
c WASHINGTON, Sept l6.-There are no important
n movements on the other side of the Potomac, but
military authorities expect important feats be made
o indifferent points along the line.
1t is understood that several of cur army officers
$ are busy engaged in returning fugitive slaves to
e Their masters
J, There are rumors this morning that Gen. Fremont
! has resigned his command and that his action has
been taken in consequence of the restriction placed
upon his proclamation by the letter of the Presi-
y dent,
o ST. LOUIS, Sept. l6,
IS Twety-three negroes have been declared free I'M
: der Fremonts proclamation being The property OF
G leading rebels.
n Col. Cork, with 1900 regulars left Fort Lara
/ mic, on the I'd, inst for Leavenworh
! Leavenworth papers of the It'll give the fol-
lowing account of a late engagement between
Rains and Montgomery. On the I'd, 600 rebels I'M
der Rains approached Fort Scott and seized eighty
mules belonging to the Government and killing a
teamster. A messenger was despatched 10 Mont
n gomery who had 500 men. He pursued Rains IL
4 miles, and when coming upon the main body OF
n the enemy battle commenced, the rebels having
IL 8 cannons and Montgomery one howilzer only
n The fight lasted two hours when Montgomery
vs. slowly reiterated, keeping up running fight till
nghtfall. The enemys force is reported by persona
at from 1000 10 5000.
tn The Government Armory.
IN The Richmond Dispatch of the 10th inst, has
the following;
The Confederate States armory is commencing
operations in this city, notwithstanding the threats
NJ Of Gen. Butler to take possession Of all the South
" ern cities so soon as Jack Frost to his assis