Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-20
THE LATEST NEWS.
ARRIVAL THE PONY EXPRESS.
SAN FRANcGsoo, Oct. 10.

The Pony arrived at Ruby Valley Station
42l miles east of Sacramento at o'clock
this morning,
WASHINGTON, Oct u
Oar pickcts, stationed near Prospect Hill,
were driven in 10y rel eI forces Their oh
iect being doubtless to ascertain the position
of our advance Our troops are in comfort
able condition.
The Trbunes dispatch says the army Of
the Potomac will probably soon lie divided
into several corps, TO cruise according to the
practice of European commanders. This
plan has met with strong opposition from
military men of the old school, but McClel-
Ian has insisted upon it, and it probably will
be adopted Should it be done, Generals
Mcdowell, Franklin and Potter will be
among commanders of divisions which will
be from 10000 to 10000 strong
Muir. British Consul at New Orleans is
now in Washington, having been 81 days en-
route. His journey was much obstructed hy
transportation of rebel troops over the rail
ways. lie states that the same determine
ton and enthusiasm continued to be shown
throughout the South. The rebels are sub
iectcd to serious deprivation. Muir will
probably very soon return to England.
John Covode, Of Philadelphia, delivered
to dav. ten thousand Minnie Rifles, which
arrived from Belgium in the Bavaria.
Early this morning the steamer Union sent
two launches into a creek, about I miles from
Aquia Creek, to burn rebel schooner. The
expedition succeeded. They were fired upon
/ from a field battery, but not injured
The Herald says Governor Yates and
Henry Vim. Kellogg, of Illinois, have OBJ
tained from Government for the armament
of that State, 100000. IA batteries of Jumes'
rihed cannon, 5000 muskets and 700 rifles
/ Fort Pichens is prepared to attack Pensa-
cola forts McRae and Barancas and hold
them There is no doubt that the place can
be taken without serious difficulty.
| The MARYLAND Postmaster who was arrest
ed for sending bags of letters to the rebel
States, has been brought here, together. with
his packages. Government has obtained
much valuable information from him. lie is
in Jail.
The Times dispatch says Gov Morgan ar
rived in Washington this A. NJ. lie brings
( the assurance that New York will have l0O,-
/ 600 men in the field before the close of the
month, and that the Empire State is prepared
to furnish quarter of a million of men and
the material, if necessary, to equip them.
FoETREss MONROE. Oct. 1.-THE steamer
Spaulding returned from Hatteras this A. NJ,
and gives details of the recent engagement,
which differ but little from the accounts al
ready tecgraphed. The Indiana regiment
lost tents, provisions, etc. Col. Drum states
lis loss at 5O-none killed. The inhabitants
along the beach came in with a regiment
The rebel loss has been exaggerated, but WAS
undoubtedly large.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-The Norfolk Day
Book received this \, NJ, contains dispatch
from New Orleans, giving account Of sur
prise and attack made on Col. Billy Wilson's
Iouaves. on Santa Rosa Island, on the Sd
instand Detachmcuts from several Missis-
sppi, Louisiana and Alabama regiments made
a landing in the night, ard drove in Wilson's
picl;ets. Shortly afterwards Il fierce fight
began. The Xuuaves are credited with having
fought with great bravery, and the rebels ad-
nit loss of about 40 killed and so wounded.
The rebels claim to have spiked the guns Of
the Zouaves and destroyed all their camp
equipage They also claim to have COM
mittcd great slaughter among the Zouaves,
but give Eo number of killed. The rebels
also say they carried off a number of pliso-
ners.
The Washington Star complains that the
over estimate Of the army of the Potomac
! has an injurious effect upon the people of the
North, diminishing the number of enlist
ments 1t says $4,000 more troops are wanted
at Washington Immediately
Indiana has 10 regiments in the field.
1t is understood that Secretary Cameron's
visit to St Louis has been undertaken for the
purpose Of arriving at correct conclusion
concerning the state of affairs in the W estern
Department.
New YohK, Oct 14-Reports from Banks
and Stones column state that the rebels do
not appear to Je making any demonstrations
on the Virginia side of the river
! intelligence fir II our Mexican Minister is
to the effect that the Mexican Government
las asked for loan from our Government of
from five to ten millions Corwin, our Min
lister, regards it as highly important Just at
this time, that Mexico should have the money
TO pay interest on her English debt, and thus
release her from her present embarrassment.
Our Government is determined to stand by
Mexico at all hazards, and protect her against
encroachmcnts by foreign powers.
The mother OF the jackson who murdered
/ Ellsworth was arrested on Sunday for keep
ing rendezN Gus for repel spies, near Pros
pect lli.l.
Government is about erecting permanent
barracks at Washington for 10000 troops.
PEILADELpnIA Oct. 11.-The official vote
of Chester county shows a ma jority of 1000
against the Peace party, not including vote
1000 soldiers,
'Berks county elects the whole Democratic
ticket by over 1000 majority.
JEFFERSON CITY, Oct. ll.-A special to the
Missouri Democrat says: Scouts report Price
last Tuesday at jamestown, Bates county,
pushing rapidly Southward.
scout just arrived from Springfield re-
ports McCulloch at Camp Jackson, with only
$4,000 men. lie is waiting for reinforce.
ments from Arkansas.
ST. LOUIS, Oct l2th-p. M.-A special to
the Chicago Evening journal says: A special
received this p. NJ, from Jefferson City, say s
there is u rumor that Price has been prevent
ed by flood from crossing the Usage, and
that General Lane has routed a detachment
of his rear guard, after cutting them off from
the main body.
There has evidently been battle with
Lane or Sigels forces and the rebels and
when the train arrives at Jefferson City from
the West, more will be known about it.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14-The governing au
thorities of the rebel camp have had great
trouble, their officers had given otfense in
various ways, aud EX-Secretary Floyd and
Wise were fairly in disgrace
CAGRo, Oct. l4.-The steamer Grampus
with FLAG of truce from tie enemy at Co.
lumbus, Ny, and Capt. Polk and Lieutenant
Smith, of the rebel army bearers of dispatch.
cs from Gen. Polk to Gen Grant, asking an
exchange of prisoners, came here to day. The
following is General Grants reply: In re.
gard to the exchange of prisoners proposed, |
Liar off, nufn t,rI IL. |