Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-26
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THE WAR NEWS.
The Slaves to be Armed.
FURTHER FROM the FLEET.
sec'y Cameron Future Policy.
sECRETAY CHASE RECOMMENDs
AN INCREASE Or REV.
EN- UE DUTIES.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MISSOURI REBEL
LEGISLATURE.
The Confederate Capital to be
Removed from Richmond
to Nashville.
PROCE EDINGS OF THE MISSOURI REBEL
LEGISLATURE
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
From Warrington.
WAsHIN0TON, Nov. ~.

From Warrington.
WAsBIS0r0N, Nov. -.
Times Dispatch.
Capt Thomas, Of the Qaartermaster's Depart-
Yesterday ens,fe brigade Of 1000 men were tur-
nished With pants in two hours.
Herald's Despatch.
Tho expedition which left some DAYS aeo down
the Potomac, returned this morning with six
political prisoners, arrested in St. Marys county.
II appears that these parties arc n portion Of an
organization for tho purpose Of conveying men and
arms to the rebel Government. A large qu atty
of arms was discovered and seized. A rebel spy
WAS also ar ested, who ha. just returned from the
other side, who had left Richmond the day bc,or
Many valuable letters ana papers found on
his person. The expedition also seized a large
quantity OF contraband correspondence which was
found in the several post Offices in Lower Mary
land. They discovered the channl through
which the reoels have been receiving Northern
papers and other important information.
TribuEe Dispatch.
The reports Of the Secretarys approach com
pletion. The great interest which tho war " i'll
give to that Of the Secretary Of War. will be
heightened by Mr.. Cameron's distinct avow.l Of
MS policv VI placing arms in the hands of slaves
willing to use them the cause Of the Union
lie Will suppO.t this by arguments ami historical
references, and so show that his leading position
up,n this vital question has been as deliberately
aud strong y taken as a foretastc Of the admins
tration hereafter Of the War Department until
tie close Of tks rebellion.
The public will learn with interest that Mr..
Cameron will appeal to Congress and to Governors
OF States authorized to bind the Government to
quirc economy and accountability from every sub.
ordinate In the war bureau and tpe army in tho
hed, enormous as the war is, and 1t will not be
permitted to bankrupt either the Government or
abe people.
Mr.. Came.ons report will ais. p-, badly contain
recommendations that will go far TO abolish the
distin;ttons between regulars and volunteers.
Among these will be the repeal Of the regulation
which confcrs rank tho regular officers over tho
volunteers OF the same grade, leaving it to be de-
tetmlned BY seniority according to date Of COM
mission.
Secretary Chase's report will recommend neces-
sariy large increase Of revenue duties. The
neces sites Of the Treasury. during the var, viii
require that the tariff be SO shaped as to produce
the greatest possible amount OF income. Large
incidental protection TO American manufacturers
will of course be tho consequence. Upon the
vital idea OF the war. it is said that Mr. Chase
will fully determine the theory that he slaves in
the rebel States should be employed un or wages.
to raise cotton, sugar, rice and tobacco for the
Government. An account Of this policy has
alread, been established by MIR. Cameron in regard
to the ungathered and unginned Sea Island cotton
in Beaufort.
The nation will heartily approve of its recon-
disposition Of the slaves, than TO leave them in
the rear of our armies, roaming at large, pillag-
ing and maurauding.
Samuel A. iuivesnce. Of Penn recently ap-
pointed Consul General to Cuba, has declined.
A scouting party of $50 cavalry. sent oat by
n Np(
about halt way from his camp 10 Leesburg, nj
returned without seeing any signs Of the enemy.
WASHINGTON, Nov. -.
Joshua K. Giddings Consul General for the Brit
ish Americ IN Provinces. has accomplished the OBJ
Jcct OF his visit to Washington, namely the remov
passports 70 British subjects taking passage for
Europe At Portland.
The Government Of Italy has adopted the strin.
gent rule OF France, in regard to pratical vessels
who are ngAged in depredatlng on American COM
nercc.
The American Consus are keeping sharp look
cut I the suspicious vessel which lately seen
1t Malta.
Missouri News.
CoLUNsUs, Mo-, Nov. 90.
The Motesnsdn, published here, has information
from Neosha that the recent Legislature Of this
State, after obtaining quorum by the appoint
ment OF proxies, elected John Is. Clark, formerly
Member OF Congress, from Howard county, and X.
L Patton, Of Cass county, Senators to the rebel
Congress. The LEGISLATURE also appointed mem
bers to the rebel House Of Representatives, + ON
different Congre.siona Districts Of the State,
among whom Emmett McLonsld, of st. Louis,
of haCeas corpas notoriey, l.. Mcinheny, Of Adrian
county. and J. >. Rams, Of casper county, all Of
whom are in Prices army.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 25.
Work on tho Mortar Fleet at this point has not
been stopped as stated but 10 progressing rapidly.
md tho boats are expected to be flashed this week,
he mortars being slready cast and awaiting ship
nent at Pittsburg.
From New York.
Ns~ YcRx Nov. Is.
The North Star brings some u. =. troops, Colo
,el buchanan and the following ON GERS:
Surgeon McCormick, Major Ketchum. Captains
Walin. Russell. .Davds and Davis Asst. Surgeons
4itt'eman and P.lum Lieuts. Genty, Scott, Tur-
Ter. Carlton and Gray.
No news.
There is no news Of the Sumter but she 10 prob
Ibly near the coast of Venesula.