Nebraska advertiser., 1861-10-17

RUMORS OF A BATTLE.
Oar Army Occupying New Positions.
WAsHINGTON, Oct. z.
The steamer Bermuda brought to Sa-
vannah TWO Armstrong guns, carrying
I6S-pound shots; seventeen Tiied annon
ready for instant use; twenty thousand
blankets, sixty-6ve hundred Enfield rIies
with 2O0,O 600 or 100000 cartridges, $50
bbls. gunpowder, besides articles men
toned last night. She is a swift iron
plated steamer.
Col. Blair's charges against Gen. Ere
mont were considered IN a Cabinet meet
ing, called for hat purpose, to-day. Col.
Blair was not IN attendance. The char
gest are very elaborate. The first ale
CATION is ~incapaci'y; it embraces twelve
specifications. Despite assertions TO the
contrary, the western command was
offered 10 General Wool, but he hamPered
his acceptance with so many conditions
as to show that he wasn't the man.
The Confederate Government has au-
ihorized Gen. Winder TO arrest all Van
KEGS who may venture there in concern
for their former rights Of property in the
Southern COnfederacy.
J~rrEERsos CTR, Oci. Z.
Gen. Fremont left this morning, accom-
panied by his staff aud body guard, and
followed by long cavalcades of baggage
wagons and camp eqnipPage.
Gen. Mckinstry leaves this afternoon.
We have news from Sedalia to Satur-
day night-ScOui's report. Price still
moving southwark from Warrensburg.
Mr.. Cummings, a member Of the Con-
cenliOn from Jackson county, on his way
10 ST. Louis. was stopped near Warrens-
burg by Price, and detained until the
army passed through.
He says they have an immense force,
vRd are steering for he Arkansas border.
Il is reported that the enemy have a
detachment Of three thousand cavalry
lowering in the rear Of cur forces Of Sc
dalia, with the intention Of cutting of
communication by rail, and there is a ru-
NOR in town this morning that such a
force has made its appearance neal TIP
ton. Considerable credence Is given to
this.
WAsuINGTOz, Oct. 6.
Gen. Anderson has asked the govern
mentIO be relieved from The command in
Kentucky, on account OF his bad health.
He will be succeeded by Sherman
1t is ascertained 10 be true that the
British steamer Bermuda, with a valuable
cargo Of arms and munitions Of war, has
arrived at Savannah, having eloded our
vessels, several Of which were in close
pursuit. Several Intellectual attempt were
made in England, by Minister Adams and
others, TO stop her.
Part of the cargo consisted OF seventy
tens of powder, sixty thousand pairs 0.
army shoes, six or eight Enfield rifles,
several rifed cannon, u large quantity of
quiDine, morphine, etc, besides a number
of closed boxes and crates the contents Of
which are unknown, but supposed TO be
clothing.
The last transactions OF the Treasury
for September, show Il total of SI7,000,-
900 disbursement. About Sll. 500, 600
was sent West within the last three quar-
IeFs. There are on hand ready for dis
bursement s., 500, coo. Two days pay
menis DOW exceed any whole month,
payments before.
Ii is not improbable that Thomas Z.
Meagher will be rendered the BrigadieI
Generalship declined by General Shield.
on account of III health.
WAsHIScrox, Ocl. O..
The policy of the Government is re.
gard to employing foreigners In the mill.
tary service is as follows. the statement
being made on good authority First
No one has been authorized TO enlist Of
raise troops in Canada, as has been
affirmed to be understood there.
Second. No commissions have beer
offered or other European States, as has
been affirmed there.
Third. The government has not ten,
dered the command of the army to Gen.
Garibaldi, as has been represented IL
Europe.
What is true;
First. That every foreigner who has
.. come with a good character and creden,
tials, and offered bis services TO the gov.
eminent in support Of the Union. ha:
been accepted, and no other IS in The
employment of the United States.
Gen. Garibaldi being a naturalized
citizen of it was reported to the Govern
ment by one of our Consuls that tie
General was contemplating a visit TO this
country, and that he had minated condi-
tionaly a disposition tn engage in the
service Of the United States. He was
informed hat IF this was so his services
would be accepted with pleasure, and he
vvoul1 rncoira f. comtnissiop as Major.