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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-23
OUR BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
RAfTrNoRR Oct 81 1871


Ihave today and conyersed with gentleman
Of affairs there and with the position and force Of tho
opposing armies He says that there reason 10 be-
eye that the Confederates intend make Kentucky the
main theatre OF the but, at the time there s
doubt that their preparation for the fall and winter
campaign there have been made upon the largest SCALE
This evident from the numbers and disposition of tho
Confederate troops At Bowling Green, Gen. Buckner
and Gen Haraee have 100000 at Columbus, Gen. Polk
has Is at Hickman Cen Pillow has IL 900 nj Lon
don and Manchester, Gen Xoco1er has 20 900 and at
the Cumberland Gap there is 600 troops detached
by Gen Joseph H. Johnston from his army at Manas-
sas. In addition 20 these, John G. Breckinridge
has n body Of 5000 Kentuckians at Prestonburg, in
Floyd county the eastern extremity OF the State
II has been stated that they without anmu-
non: but is this from true, that they are well
armed and abundanty supplied with ammunition. The
object Breckenridge is 10 march north 10 the mouth Of
the Big Sandy seize the feet Of boats now sailing
down the Ohio loaded with winter clothing army stores
equipments and gunpowder and making prize of these
10 retreat rapidly southwark and join Zocoers forces
the Cumberland Cap There is sman Union force
Ceredo at the mouth o the Big Sandy and regiment
from Western Virginia Louisa which is only twenty
miles north OF Prestonburg William G. Preston and
Humphrey Marshall also both at the head Of different
bodies Of rebel troops a Hazel Green at place south Of
lexington and at place about the middle Of the State
The number Of troops under their orders be ascer
tanned but it is probably not less than ten thousand
would be impolitic TO enumerate the preparations
made by the federal government to deliver Kentucky
from the dangers that thus menace her. 1t is enough TO
say that the army az Washington 10 numerically
strong that twenty Ave thousand men easily ba
spared there for service IN the West and that the ad-
mnistraion has taken all the steps necessary to sava
Kentucky for the Union.
encioee Richmond market report Of this day week
from the Richmond Enquirer of October 10 with primo
bnter nj 80 cents, the best -four at 80 70 -, wheat al
10 cents 10 al OAK wood at So So and the best beef at
SIS per 100 lbs and plenty there can be no scarcity OF the
necessaries Of life there.
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The POTOMAC CLOSED.
Important Report OF Com
mander Craven.
New Rebel Batteries at Ma
thias Point.
Six Miles Of Batteries Above
the Point,
ie., &C., &c.
WASHINGTON, Oct. %, Is

WASHINGTON, Oct. %, 1851.
Commander Craven arrived here this morning on the
Harriet Lane, which now the flagship Of the Potomac
feet
large number of vessels bound down the river have
been stopped and lying under the protection Of
the no,la at Indian Head None excep, armed vessels
have passed the batteries either up down since night
before last.
Yesterday the Freeborn and Island Belle went to Ma
thias Point and threw several shells, The fire
turned from the Shore and battery Of eighteen guns cas
disclosed, completely commandi,,gths rirer.
This morning Commander Craven flag officer of the
Potomac squadron, reported 20 the Nary Department that the
Potomac iur is closed By the rebels thai vessel by
any possibility pass. Yesterday he discovered battery
of eighteen guns at Matthias Point which enectually
blocks navigation, the batteries OF this side
of effect.
River men report that the rebels have number Of
seine boats and long boats concealed in the creeks and
incts between Aqua creek and occoquan bay and that
they busy building launches apparently with view
either crossing Maryland or to sezc vessels coming
up
The runor that number Of vessels bound down have
been taken by the rebels is unfounded.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %, 1861.
The main portion Of Gen. Sickles brigade is now oppo
site the rebel batteries These forces are strongly en-
trenched and it is said they preparing to the
offensive against the batteries
OUR sPEcIAR POTOMAC CORRESPONDENCE.
Orr INDIAN HEAD,
POTOMAC RIVER, Oct. lS, 1851. !
Accompanying this Is a Typographical sketch Of the
Virginia Shore where the rebel batteries are erected
from Cockpit Point TO Chapawamsie crock distance
about six miles, with the Maryland shore the oppor
site bank Of the river The batteries ten in number
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The object OF General stones movement wis h.
his command with General Banks DIVISION 10 be safely
transferred 10 Virginia Evans attacked Colonel Baker IN
front and on both tanks.
Colonel Coggswell was probably taken prisoner. Our
information far this forenoon is that General Banks
army duly arrived at the Maryland landings, Edwards
Ferry last night and have been crossing the river
curely since daylight.
Information received here by private letters estimate
the loss killed and wounded at ono hundred and seven
ty-ave.
Great anxiety manifested for the list of killed and
wounded as tho California regiment, which probably
suffered most, is composed OF Philadelphians.
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THE REBEL ARMY OF THE POTOMAC CON-
GENERATING IN KENTUCKY. y,

IOVEVIIIE KY, Uct TO, 1861. e
gentleman has arrived here who mparts highly in
terestng information Of important at and
about Nashville From bis statement-in the entire
truth Of which have implicit conadencs-thcre be
doubt that the rebel army Of the Potomac being
rapidly transported to Kentucky The retreat from before
Washington for that purpsse and General Mcclellan
rs undoubtedly being deceived by the trick. Trains,
crowded with soldiers, pass directly through
the city and conveyed TO Kentucky General Hardee
amount to fully forty thousand, with daily arrivals
That the intention to transfer the Kentucky
he has little doubt, and such is the common talk in Nash
vile.
General W. T. Ward at Grceusburg has been threaten
ed for several days by force under Buckncr who have
marched on him, and yesterday were within twelve
miles Of him. We shall probably have fight in that
onarter in q day two.
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AT THE BELIZE AND SANTA ROSA.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. ~, 1861
The New Orleans Poayuae of the 18th editoriay con
graduates its readers tho Of Hons, Aotlla
on the Mississippi and particularly the exploits of the
Manassas 1t urges the Southern people to be
prepared to drive the Northern invaders from their
ports and coasts at every sacrifice and exertion.
The Picdye also says, two Union vessels were to be
seen at the passes at last accounts supposed the
Richmond and vincennos. The Niagara went eastward
before the attack Of Saturday.
The Richmond and vncennes are aaoat but the other
sloep is not visible is inferred that she was sunk
The damaged one is believed to be the Prebe.
The lumber landed at the head of the passes not
burnt.
The Mobile Tribune Of the 18th, speaking Of the Santa
Rosa affair, says the "coup made at considerable
loss side, but doubtless the federal loss much ex
ceeded ours
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IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY.
REPUISE OF ZOLLICOFFER'S REBELS BIZ
GENERAL GARRARD.

CINCINNATI, Oct. %, 1861.
courier has arrived here from Camp Dick Robinson,
and reports fight yesterday between Gen. Zolconer
with 5000 900 men and Colonel Garrard with
400 men, at Camp Wild Cat Zocofer made three
different attacks each time being repused with consider
able ss The Union loss amounted 10 four killed and
twenty wounded.
The courier met renforcements Of one regiment and
artillery ON the way.
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THE MOB AT TERRE HAUTE, IND,

TERRE HAcTE, md. Get. %, 1901.
The mob last night destroyed the journal odice and
eight houses Of III fame. Colonel Steel was absent but
since his return he has taken steps 10 punish the rioters
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THE BATTLE NEAR LEESBURG.
A Desperate Combat and Heavy Losses
on Both Sides.
Gustayus W. Smith, the Rebel Commander,
Reported Shot.
Large Reinforcements Sent to the
Scene Of Action,
[c NC &c

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81, 1861.
The melancholy intelligence has been received at Gen
McCleans headquarters tonight that Col E. D. Baker,
commanding brigade in Gen. Stones division, near
Leesburg killed at six O'Clock tonight at the head OF
his column while calamity leading charge. This news
has thrown gloom over the whole community, and has
proved severe blow to the President who has always
been warm personal friend Of Col Baker This will not
only be great loss to the military this crisis but viii
prove sad loss to oregon in the Senate of the United
States. Col. Baker about 81 years Of age.
The latest tonight is that the whole Of General
column has crossed the Potomac and in full pur
suit Of the enemy and that General Banks column had
reached the banks of the river and would speedily follow
and support General Stone.
Full details OF the engagement Lecsburg to-day
have not been received received headquarters
not permitted to be published.
Information received late tonight from General stones
command announces that the fight desperate one
and that large numbers were killed both sides. Al
though the enemy much stronger than General Stone
he was falling back before the advance of troops and
would have undoubtedly been totally routed but for the
fall of Colonel Baker, which produced sudden confusion
among the troops and led to halt.
General Stone ordered his troops retire good order
until reinforcements reached him from General Banks
column. The latter at the head of his forces ap
peared slopes OF the river preparing
ford.
The last despatch that General Stone is
well supported and will be prepared to give the enemy
battle the morning Besides heavy reinforcements Of
cavalry and artillery have been sent up from this city in
season TO be the field day break in the morning
General Gustavus w. Smith commanded the rebels, and
private despatch that he shot from his horse
and carried of the field.
The signals Of the enemy indicate falling back from
the oosition he occupied to-day
General Mcclellan and staff are exceedingly busy to-
night. The prospect is that shall have warm work
tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Oct %, 1861.
SO far as be ascertned there has no renewal
Of the fight at Edwards Ferry The indications plainly
are that the military authorities assduousy engaged
in strengthening forces at that point The nlorma
ton received thus far presumed to be of such charac
far as not TO entitle it TO credence in all particulars
General Banks with his command, is now supporting
General Stone and being Major General, is in full com
mand.
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NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
THE GREAT NAVAL EXPEDITION-A BAT
TIE GOING ON.

TIE GOING ON.
FORTRESS MONROE, Oct 81
Via BALTIMORE, Oct 90, 1851. I
severe gale which has prevailed here has somewhat
retarded tho preparations for the great expedition The
gale is now moderatng
Two hundred and fifty Of the Massachuse It's batai.
on who were sent out from Newport News this morn.
ing for fuel attacked by the rebels and stood their
ground The First and Seventh New York regiments had
been sent out TO support them when the steamer left for
Old Point
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Female Traitors.

The rebels, by the multiplicity of accounts
that reach us over the wires, make very free
use of the immunity that the farer sex are
supposed to enjoy from the penalties exactcd
of the other sex, TO keep open their corrcspon
dence with sympathizers at the North, and
by this means keep themselves well informed
of the movements Of the Government. These
female traitors are generally found among the
higher circles of society among those who
aspire to become duchesscs and ladies of the
bed.chamber, IN the arlStocraiic orders that
are about to be created under the rule of
King Cotton. They do not hesitate at any
means which seem to them to promise success
in their work Of aiding the enemy. In dis
gnise and without disguise; openly and
secretly: in the day seeking pass over the
lines on some lying pretcnse, and IN the
night encountering the pcllls of the river and
bay alone in fur,herence of the traiorous
purpose. They do all this, feeling, as one
expressed herself, that if detected the worst
that could come to them would lie "a visit to
Washington, and little scolding at the end
of it,"
Now it seems to us that these very energetic
ladies, who voluntarily make themselves SO
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gers which beset the formation of the Union,
has graceously strengthened our hands for
the work of It's preservation.
The crops of the year arc ample the
granaries and barns are everywhere full
The capitalists of the country come cheerful.
ly forward to sustain the credit of the Gov
eminent; aeady, and even in advance Of this
appeal, men of all occupations seek to share
the honors and Advantages of the loan.
Never, except because of the temporary
depression caused by the Rebellion and the
arrangement of business occasioncd BY it..
were the people of the United States in a
better condition to sustain a great contest
than now.
Under these favoring circumstances and
for these grand objects, shall, in pursuance
Of the act Of Congress, cause books of sub
scription to be opened as speedily rs practical
Die, IN the several cities and PRINCIPAL towns
OF the United States, in order that all citizens
who doslre to subscribe to the loan may have
the opportunity Of doing so.
Meanwhile, those who prefer that course
can remit any sum which they may wish to
invest in the loan. to the Treasury of the
United States at Washington, or to either
OF the Assistant Treasurers at Boston, New
York OF Philadelphia, or st. Louis, or to the
Depository at Cincinnati, where certificates
VIII entltle the holders to Treasury Notes on
the terms already stated The patriotism of
the people, it is not to be doubted will re-
spond to the liberal wisdom of their represent
tatives.
(Signedj S.P. CHASE,
Secretary of the Treasury.
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How They Served Traitors in Oh
<C;,nAs

Tires.
correspondent sends uS the annexed f-
tract from the journal Of Congress of Sepfo.n.
Der, lT17. 1t will be seen that strict supcr.
vision was kept over all persons suspected of
being dlsloyal to the country. and that trail
tors had but little chance, either by conduct
or conversation, to help the enemy. 1t NAV
be that similar course will be requisite on
the part Of our Government TO restrain tie
traitors of the present day.
uhereds, The States Of Pennsylvania and
Delaware are threatened with immediate
invasion from a powerful army, who have
already landed at the head of the Chesapeake
bay-and whereas principles of policy and
selEpreservation require that all persons who
may be reasonably suspected of aiding or abet-
ting lie cause OF the enemy may be prevented
rom pursuing measures injurious to the pub.
lie veal therefore
Resolved, That the executive authorities Of
the States Of Pennsylvania and Delaware be
requested to cause all persons within their
respective States. VIGOROUSLY disdfected, forth
wit to be apprehended and secured. till such
times as the respective States think they
may be released without injury to the common
cause.
Resotrcd, That it be recommended to the
Supreme Executive Council of the State OF
Pennsylvania, to cause diligent search to
be made in the houses Of all inhabitants of the
city Of Philadelphia who haue not manifested
their attachment TO The american cause, for fire.
arms. swords, bayoncts, etc.
ReSolrcd, That it be recommended to the Ex-
ecutlve powers of the respective States forth
with to apprehend and secure all persons who
have, in their general conduct and drporfment.
evinced disposition inimical to the cause of
America. And that the persons so seized,
be confined in such places, and treated in
such manner as shall be consistent with their
respective characters and the security of their
persons.
Resolred, That persons Of like character
and in emergencies equal to the present. when
the enemy is at our door, have in other States
been arrested and secured upon suspicion aris-
ing from their general behavior, and that
snch proceedings may be abundanty justified
by the conduct Of the freest nations and the
authority of the judcous civilians
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useful to trcason-aS punishment. when
caught in the crime should be compcllcd to
expend some Of their energies for the public
good. These prospective duchesscs could be
learned plain sewing, could be emyloyed in
making coats, vest, pantaloons and shirts for
patriotic soldiers; could be employed in some
humbl labor that should allow of no conni-
vance with treason, but which should enable
them :" in the sweat Of their brow " to eat
their bread Having as condition the prin.
c'ple that she who does not work shall not
eat Thus would the humility Of labor,
which might not be deemed as pleasant
pastllne as skulking away after nightfall with
reasonable intent, prove a corrective-as
penalty-to these high born and high feeling
DANES, who have heretofore regarded it as the
on suitable condition Of poor white folks
and nIggers. Ian. Erdmrner.
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ODTThe late Professor D-was prior to
his appointment to his chair, rector of an
academy in Forfarshire, He was particular
ly reserved in his intercourse with the fair SEX
but, in prospect of Obtaining a professorship,
he ventured to make proposals to lady
They were walking together. and the impor-
tant question was put without preliminary
sentiment or note Of warning. OF course the
lady replied by gentle "No!' The subject
was Immediately dropped but the parties
soon met again. "Do you remember" at
length said the lady. "a question which
you put to me when we last met q The
Professor said that he remembered. "And
do You remember my answer, Mr.. D."
procctd ed the lady. /" have been led, on con-
sidera,ion, to change my mind" so have
|, "dryly responded the Professor. lie main
taincd his bach, lorhood to the close. Dr..
Rogers illustrations Of Scottish Character. "
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WHOLE Kes'I.G5O

nc aSsemblage on the day set apart for
National observance but also continually, in
every MODE of approach to Cod in PRAYER,
before and after the set time of solemn SER
vice. to suppicate our Father in Heaven for
the bestowal upon this people of His un-
speakable blessing of godly quietncss IN pub
lie peace.
Atlectionatcly and faithfully,
Your servant in Christ.
WILLIAM r. WnITTINGHAN,
Bishop of Maryland.
baltimore, Aug. II, 1861.
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G7-A very loquacious lady offered to bet
her husband five pounds she would not speak
word for week. Done" cried the
delighted husband, instantly putting down
the money. which the lady as soon took up
and put in her pocket, observing naively that
she would secure it until the bet was decided.
Why" said the husband, II have won it
already and required her to fork over
" Not at all, y sad the lady, "you are mis-
taken in the time-l meant the week after
am buried The lady went a shopping that
same afternoon.
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AMERICAN AGRICULTuRIsT The Septem-
Der number of this valuable agricultural
journal is, like all its predecessors, filled
with a variety of highly useful and nsruc-
tive articles. The article on page PSI is
alone worth the price of the number, and yet
its editor offers copy free to any family that
best periodicals for the barn, garden, and
household, published in the country. Terms
Sl.00 year. Orange JLdd Editor and pub
Usher al Park Row n. Y.
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TIE SOUTHERN REBELLION. We have
received No. of this publication, which
when finished will be complete history of
the rise and progress of the Rebellion. 1t
is valuable history Of the war for the
Uuion, and will when bound, make hand
some volume. 1t is published in weekly
parts at ten cents week. New York !:
James D. Torrey, Publisher; Frederick
Gerhard, General Agent.
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PREPARED FOR THE CECIL WHO.

D1 p;oLJ, T.1-a , , a.,
bo,,a t,rnna '.ora," oa IL .,', t'"'
To gallon of sliced cucumbers allow quarter
of peck of onions, sliced. Put them in
separate vessels, and sprinkle them well with
salt ; let them stand twenty -four hours. then
spoonsful of mustard powder. the same Of
black pepper, mix it with mint of salad oil
Put a LAYER of cucumbers and a LAYER of onions
alternately. in your lars shrink ling the miy-
ture over them, adding n few cloves Cover
the whole with good cider vinegar and tin
them up tight. They will be fit Tor use Inv
Christmas.
,.
r rof fteNnng h0nsoes ~ on and Itnegrr.
.Cut square piece OUT, TO remove the
days and afterwards green them as anv other
pickle. For stutling, take two ounces of gar
lie, dried and pulyerized: two ounces of
horse-radish, prepared as the gar,ice; two
ounces of nutmees: two ounces of cloves.
two ounces of mace: two ounces of whole
mustard seed. When the mangoes are large,
PIT small cucumber. and two beans in cach,
Wipe each mango perfectly drv. before the
stuiling is put in: sew each IN, and tie Irvine
around it I; then nut them in pot. and rol,r
the tot two-thirds full of sharp yinrgar; rour
sweet oil on the top III covered. The more
o'en's 'iiuS' DC ihlNeu WIN SWEEP on. 10
spices &C, mentioned are suhcieht for
ooZeh mahsoes'
QuiRce Cordi0l.-Grate your ounces. and
strain them; to every quart of Juice, pnt a
pound of loaf sugar and a pint of spirits:
boil, strain and bottle if.
Crab .Apples.-Put the crab apples in
kettle, with grape leaves in and around them,
with some alum keep them at scalding heat
for hour; take them out; skin them, and
on ta stens pnt thnr" in o,d I",at ''n, 'h
svr"n oF onra ' nf ~ vo,a "',ed n,"Na
ar. c oI o""" y, IA ~ a po'n" ..
han, ~ I,t tha "pu .nu ap i;m anu put
enem. ~ 49,, ~. .,e'l s'eM senty 'l'' tney '"oh
49,, ''No 'ii'''' ou' "io let '"e syrup ooh
'''e'''
Pumplin.-Choosc a fine grained. highly
coorcd pumpkin, fully ripe; cut it in Thin
slices, about four inches long and two wide;
to two pounds of pumpkin nut two pounds of
sugar in bowl; cut the peel of two lemons
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How TO Kiss. First grasp with haste
around the waist and hug her tight to thee;
and then she'll say, " do 90 away. do-won't
you let me be !" Then, oh, what bliss but
never miss so good chance as that: then
make dash. as quick as flash, and Harriet
hold my hat!
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Of hircling wolves. whose GOSPEL is their nav :
but if you listen to, and believe on the
latter they will lead you to a speedy
and certain destruction. Beware of
secession preachers~
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UA clergyman went jogging along the
road until he came to a turnpike.
"What is to pay z"
"Why, sir for what 7" asked the turn
pikeman.
"Why for my horse, to be sure.
Your horse, sir what horse? Horc is
no horse, SIR"
- Bless me-" said he suddenly looking
down between his legs, Il thought was on
o Sc back"