Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-21

Bridge, where the first attack will, no doubt,
be made. He says he will not desert the post
until the last man falls.
Lieutenant Montgomery, of General Ere
monts cavalry, has just arrived from George
town, and says heavy firing was heard al
Boonville all day Wednesday and late into
the night at Lexington, disproving the story
that that place was surrounded on Tuesday
1t is believed that Lane had re-enforced
Lexington.
1t is believed at Boonville that Price could
not take Lexington, but if he should, only
with terrible slaughter.
Jackson, it is said has no more than nine
thousand five hundred men, and is sur
rounded on every side. He can not escape,
if defeated, nor hold Lexington il he takes it.
In Pettis County all the rebels have gone
of in squads to join Jackson. Nearly all
the Unionists have left also, in fear. The
county is perfectly desolate; fiue crops are
standing, ungathered, everywhere.
No boat from above yet but hourly ex-
pected.
The Secessionists are greatly alarmed about
Lexington.
BALTIMORE, September 2O.-The Cumber-
land papers say that Captain Kidd's Com
pany of Cavalry, from New Greek, and a
company of infantry from Fort Pendleton,
made descent upon rebel camp at Peters
burg, Hardy County, Virginia, on the 18th
inst.
One shot from twelve FOUNDER scattered
the rebels like chaff Several were killed
and wounded, and number taken prisoner.
The camp and all its equipage was taken and
destroyed; also large quantity of corn,
guns, uniforms, &c.
Colonel Zeigler attacked some two hun
dred and fifty rebels, while drilling near
Barhoursville
The rebels fled at the first FIRE. Their
leader and two others were made prisoners
Several were killed and wounded.
NEWARK, N. j., September 2O.-A grand
Union meeting was held here this evening.
Speeches were delivered by Daniel S. Dick.
inson and others. Large delegations from
the surrounding towns were present. Resolu-
tions were adopted deprecating party move
ments as unpatriotic and prejudicial to the
public interest, and proposed an Inauguration
of peoples Union movement throughout
the State. A committee was appointed for
that purpose.
LOUISVILLE, September 20.-Colonel Crit
tenden, from Indiana, who was the first to
bring regiment from another State into
Western Virginia in aid of the Federal Gov
ernment, was the first to come to the aid of
Kentucky. His regiment, well armed passed
through our streets toward the Nashville
Depot this afternoon, and proceeded imme-
diately Southwark. They were enthusias-
tically received at different points on the
route.
Brigadier- General Ward arrived to day
from Washington, and will forthwith take
command of his brigade in Central Kentucky.
A portion of General Rousseau's forces are
in possession of Muldroughs Hill.
Justice Catron, of the United States Court,
Icct1 I'm, 1ary Of LII. Al.
case of Morehead, Durrett and Barr, return
able on Monday next.
INDIANAPOLIS, September 20.-Ex. Gov
ernor Morehead Martin w. Barr, reporter
of the New Orleans Associated Press and
| Reuben 7. Durrett, editor of the Courier, ar
rested at Louisville yesterday for treason,
were brought to this city to-day, and will be
sent to Fort Lafayette, by order of the War
| Department.
| GALLIPoLts, O., September 20.-The steamer
Mary Cook left here at Six o'clock this even
ing for Cincinnati, ;i;S viii fif;; Ivy Federal sol
Glers, wounded at Oarnifex Ferry, and
thirty-eight rebel prisoners. The latter are
en- route for Columbus.
| FRANKFORT, September 20.-The bill which
passed both Houses requesting General An.
deIson to call for and take command of Ken
lucky volunteers, was vetoed by Governor
Magoffin, and passed over the veto. In the
House the vote was, yeas, sixty eight; nays
| twenty-five.
LOUISVILLE, September 20.-There is moth.
ing of Importance from points south of here
Passengers from Lebanon report the people
from the country coming in to Join the Fed.
ersl forces. Nothing yet is ascertained O
themovementsi in Southern Kentucky. There
is no telegraphic communication south O.
Lebanon Junction.
W. n. Haldeman, the principal proprietor
publishes a card in the Journal to morrow
representing modification of the interdc
against the publication of the Courier. auC
agreeing to avoid the publication of ans
matter preiudicial to the Federal Govern
ment, and to be loyal to the Governmen nt
while Kentucky remains in the Union.
WASHINGTON, September 2O.-The Prince
de Joinville is receiving unofficial but hospi
table attention from the President and the
| Secretary of State.
A regiment Of cavalry is authorized to b.
raised in the Colorado Territory.
Colonel Berdan's Sharp shooters gave ar
| exhibition of their skill before the President
and large number of persons who were
present. The President himself made very
good shot.
LANCASTER, PENN, September 20.-Ths
Express publishes on authority contradic
ton Of the statement, that Ex-President Blu
| chanan had sent portrait of Miss Lane II
| the Almdndck de Gotha.
TBy the Pony Express.I
| Inter from Calif0rnIa