Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-27

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/ Sacramento Union:
! ST. LOUIS, Aug 10.
Foreign relations are attracting the atten-
tion of the Government at present. The Ad-
ministraton viii! maintain the right to close
the rebel ports at all hazards The subject
is now under consideration between our Gov
ernment and those Of England and France
1t is believed our rights will be fully conceded
General Butler has been authorized to raise
division of 5000 men in Massachusetts
lie has been granted absence to suporintend
their organization in person.
1t is reported that Gen. ROseneran2's small
command is in precarious position in the
Mountain Gap neighborhood, at Big Spring,
cut oil from water by the ieLeio
Tllgbman is organizing rnLcl force in the
lower couLties OF Mary land.
Rosencranz is authorized to accept regi-
meuts from W estern Virginia, which he does
us fast as they are ready.
General Sumner has been ordered to raise
Immediately column of 5000 to 10000
Calitornians to march to Texas and Arkansas
The pirates are playing desperate game
\ British sailor named Ross says he was i'm
presse to serve AS gunner on the Speed
July 3lst near Nag's Head, they attacked
took and burned British vessel, having de
stroyed the entire crew. Boss refused to
fight his countrymcn and was shot at and
wourded 10y the rebel captain and confined
in irons He escaped by aid Of fellow sal
lor, who was also impressed Ross is going
North and wishes to lay the matter before
the proper British officials
hos Sea,ille. prominent Secessionist,
was arrested at New York on the arrival OF
the Persia, with 10000 pounds in Bank OF
England notes, the proceeds of the Confede-
rate loan. Seavie is very wealthy and a
native of New Orleans. Important papers
were found ON him.
Sigrl is at Rolia; his command was not
menaced by McCulochs army.
At the battle at Wilson's creek, the Union
lists killed wounded and missing do not ex-
cerd 400. Some of the rebels estimate theirs
at $500 or 1900. They give very differ
enJ account of the battle, and claim bril-
liant victory,
The privnteer Davis is still untaken and is
committing extensive depredations on Unicn
vessels and cargoes Privateer Sumter is re-
ported taken bya U. S. ship-of war
Retels are in large force in the neighbor-
hood of Washington. Scott thinks they
will not attack Washington
An attempt was made 10 blow up Fort
Columbus, on Governors Island. Four men,
it is represented, arrived there on Monday
with the intention Of laying train to blow
up the magaz,ue and destroy several hundred
tons of powder and a large number of SOL
diers
BALTIMORE, Aug lGth-Three notorious
rebel bridge burners have been arrested 10y
Federal scouts at New Greek
a force Of 900 rebels are reported near
Romney The Fedcrals at New Creek are
,;,... fl.
ais have been reinforced Released Federas
think the rebels will attack Fort Monroe.
WAsuNGTnN, u Since our ca capitalists have
taken the new Government loan so freely.
the Treasury Department entertain no doubt
that it will be largely taken abroad in spite
of croaking newspapers
Junge Nelson, of Tennessee, is in prison at
Richmond.
Allth military de1qts OF the States of
Maryland Delaware and portions of Virgin
ia, together with City Of Washington, have
been united in one grand department under
Mcclellan. Major Generals Dix and Banks
ere thus placed III subordinate military posi-
tiuns. Fortress Monroe is not included il the
new arrangement
ST. Louis, Aug IA detachment of U.
). troops at Cape Geradeau seized $4,000
belonging TO the Bank of St Genevieve, yes
terday, 10y order Of General Fremont, and
brought it here to day. 1t is understood that
the money was to have been used for the
benefit Of the Confederates. -
RoLLA, Mo, Aug IS --Genernl Price has
issued proclamation at Springfield to the
effect that great victory has been won over
the Northern oppressors OF Missouii, aad that
they have been driven back.
Captain Emmett Mcdonald, of the Seces-
sion army, reports that at Wilson Creek their
killed and wounded is from $500 to 5000
He says their force was $4,000 before the
engagement.
New YonK, Aug. 19-Schooner Hannibal
reports that the privateer Sumter is captured
10y one of our men ofwar and taken to Gu
racoa.-AppeaL Extra.