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New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
AFFAIRS AT RICHMOND AND MANASSAS.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Thur.dsy, Sept. II

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Thursday Sept IL. 1851.
Southern dates to the 10th inst. have come to hand
The armies CT Gen. Johnston and Gen. Beauregard,
lately known under the style Of the army of the
Potomac has been divided into two corps, the first
commanded by Gen. Bcauregard, and the second by
Gen. Johnston Gen. Johnston ranks Beauregard by
seniority, and had right to the supreme command,
bu, waived it, and issucs order without full con-
sutation and consent Of BeaureRard.
The Richmond papers full Of doleful descriptions
of the ravages OF sickness in tho army of the Potomac
The Rebel corps mos, advanced toward the Union
nes arc regularly retrieved by forces from tho center
Of the army.
Gen. Beauyegard allows no civilians whatever to
Writ the coJs between Manassas and the Potomac.
Gen. Sidney Johnston viii be assigned TO supreme
command Of military operations In the Mississippi
Valley.
Col. de yilliers Of Ohio, captured weeks since
in Western Virginia is said TO have escaped from Rich
mond in violation of his parole.
The Union prisoners in Richmond now number four
teen hundred, and confined 10 five tobacco ware.
houses. BY recent orders no more visitors are adj
mited 10 them. Newspapers sre denied them, and the
supply Of coffee aud sugar cut of.
CAPTAIN Gibbs OF Florida has been appointed Pro-
vost Msrshal for Richmond.
The panic in North Carolina has considerably sub
sided and fugves from the coast towns returning
20 their homes.
Extracts from official repors in Richmond show that
3J guns are mounted at Fort Macon Beaufort.
The battery for the defense Of Newbern is at die
tspce OF 900 yards from the channel and mounted with
long ard short 32-pouuder navy guns. Gen. X. Ar
derson ius appointed 10 command the Department of
North Carolina, has reached Newbern. Large guam
titles of rms and ammunition the way TO the
same spot.
Charleston papers cay that within a month II ves-
sels have entered Charleston and SO Wilmington har-
bor and that in the same time $4,000 in duties had
been paid TO Collectors.
At New Orleans John Ross, Chief of the Cherokee
indians publishes II statement that at meeting
on the 2is ult his people authorized their authorities
TO form an alliance with the Rebel Government, and
tina, mounted Regiment, under Col. Drew, will be
raised for the Rebel seryice.
Five persons were arrested the 5th inst at Pc
,ersbars, w. for counterieitng Rebel Treasury
Notes.
Parron Brownlow was released from arres, on the
9Th inst W. A. G.. Reed, formerly prominent Union
man of East Tennessee, took the Rebel oath Of ALE
glance on the same day.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
FROM GEN. BANKSs COLUMN.
REBEL DEPREDATIONS on THE BALTIMORE AND
ONO RAILROAD.
PoisI oy ROCKS. "wednesday Sept. II, 1


PoiNT ~ ROCKS, Wednesday sept. II. ll6l.
Union men from MaFiinsburg on Saturday rport that
the bells have taken up the entire track on the Bat
more and Ohio Railroad from that town 10 North
Mountain distance Of nine miles and transported the
rails, &c, to Winchester, for the extension Of the
Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire Railroad from
Strsusburg to that point. The track torn mp was
lately relaid by the Company. At Dufiieds Station,
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the Rebels were
busiy engaged in taking down or eight new and
rsi-cass locomotives for transportation to Wncbes,er
Thee locomotives had but recently been put upon
the route; some of them Of the heaviest kind,
and were probably spared by the rebels in the recent
coniaHations on account Of their adaptability to
transporting troop.tnina in Virginia.
The Hon. David G.. Strother is still held prisoner by
the rebels, probably in Richmond. His son, "Porte
Crayon," is guest attach6 of the engineer corps
of Gen. Bankss column.
The new system Of army signaling is becoming
fixed institution. The apPontees are compelled to
pass II thorough examination in mathematics, engineer
ing, astronomy, &c. and many changes are made in
the corps for want Of proficiency.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
FROM MISSOURI.
J. C. FREMONT.
kOjor-GeneTsl Comanding.

Sr. LoUIs. Thursday Sept II 1861.
Provost Marshal McKnstry will issue the following
proclamation tomorrow:
"The Maior-General commanding the Western Ds-
partment having satisfactory evidence that Thomas l..
Smead of the city and County of st. Louis and State OF
Missouri has been taking active part with the enemies
of the United States ia the present insurrectionnry
movement against the Government, and the Military
Commission, now in session at the Arsenal in this
city, having reported the facts to these head
quarters as the result of deberaton the Maor-Gen-
eral commanding has executed and ordered TO be pub
lshed the following deeds of manumission Here fol-
lows two Deeds declaring, by the authority of law and
power invested in the Commanding General, Frank
Lewis and Hiram Reed heretofore held TO service
labor BY the said Thos l.. Smesd TO be free and for
ever discharged from the bond of servitude giving
them full right aud authority to have usc, and control
thcrown labor service TO them may proper,
without any accountability whatever said Thos l..
Smesd or any to claim by, through, under him."
party Of Secessionists to the houre Of Judge
Birch, member of the State Convention. few days
since with the intention Of killing him and bis son, but
they were fired on and repulsed. Judge Birch came
to ST. Louis and to-day returned to bis home in Clin-
ton County, with for the Union men Of that
county.
Tie life Of Judge Ryland late OF the Supreme Court,
who is in the hands of the Rebels has been threatened
il Capt. Magofn lately sentenced in Lexington to be
hung, is executed
81. Lori,, Thur.d,y, Sept II, 1851.
Montgomery Blair, Quarternas;er-Gen Meigs,
Com. Foote, Capt. Kelly, and Lieut.. Shuk Of the
r.: S,.t. ~. bar
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
COMPLETION OF A RILwAY, &c.

Sr. Louis Thursday, Sep'. ". lhl.
The connection between the Pacific and Iron Noun
tain Railroad completed to-day. This junction OF
roads was made by order of Gep. Fremont, and viii
enable the Government to transport troops and any
stores from one section Of the State to another, without
reshipment. Troops also be transferred from the
river without delay of marching through the city.
IL is reported that Capt. Boyd commanding the Sc
cefs.on forces in Buchanan County marched into St.
Joseph on Saturday last and plundered the stores Of
some so, 900 worth Of goods.
The latest adyioes from Paducah state that the i'm
precision prevailed that the enemy would not attack
that place.
The circulation Of The Dubuque Herald has been
in,erdcted in this county by order Of the Provost Mar
shal.
Capt. Hazard of the United States Navy has arrived
from Boston.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
MEETING OF MARYLAND REBELS.

KNOXVILLE, Iuesday sept. Nv, iooi.
On Saturday last primary meeting was held here
by the Secessonists to elect delegates to the Baltimore
Convention to nominate State Officers. About 60
delegate from Montgomery County wsre present.
Their meeting was a secret one.
The most prominent of those present were Thomas
Lsnsdsle, of the Tridelpha Mills near Baltimore,
President Alex. Kilgonr, W. v. Bowie, d. ii.
Bowie, Hez. W. Yiers, j. w. Campbell Michael ID.
Offult, John w. Jones, N. Green, NJ. Fields edtor,
Lewis Shafts Geo. Peters, Thomas Nolan, s. NJ. Lyd-
dane John Brewer, A. Garrett, NJ. Dettrick jaor and
bailif), Geo. Peterson, w. p. Reed, Thomas Hunter
Lemuel Clements Mike Ietton, John Spates (registcr
Samuel Riggs, f. G. Belt, j. s. Cannon (schoo-
teacher, Ben Cooley (msil contrctor, J. A. 7. Kill
gore L. S. Wooten, X. A. Sheckels Isaac Young and
others.
A Committee, consisting of Isaac Young, W. "
Bowie. J. A. T. Kigour, and Ben. Cooley was ap-
pointed to draft series Of resolutions, which they
ported and adopted. These resolutions were
lengthy and Of strong Secession character. Among
them were the following in effect:
RerOired Thn, we, deegae, from Montgomery County, while
respecting the Federal Government and its laws still love
State aud win oppos Federal Government bringing
Rc.oiv,d Ths we will oppose the Northern Aboltions in
endeayong citizen, to the Of Maryland
Delegates were appointed to the Baltimore COnven-
ton, but their names could not be ascertained.
John w. Jones' one of the members of the meeting,
is said to be rampant Secessionit, and is owner or
Lessee of the building in which the telegraph office is
located.
Thos Nolan, lately arrested on charge of having
shot picket was another.
Ed c. Belt is represented being fanatical seces-
iouist, a. is also II. A. Sheckels
During the day, outside Secessionists thronged the
town and boldly proclaimed their sentiments. Many
of them as well the delegates, armed with re-
vovers and knives striking terror to the hearts Of the
quiet Union men. Deep threats were made OF what
would be done TO the Abolition hordes
1t is stated that tine Secessonists Of this town are well
provided with ammunition and weapons, aud that
resident citizen has been teaching the sword exercise
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13

diional withdrawal of s the troops placed by either
party on Kentucky soil. This lies over one day
Mr. Huston to-day reported bill to punish rebellion
in the State. It was made the special order for TO-
morrow.
The bill will make it felony to aid the war by enlist
ing troops for the Confederates or inducing any one to
do so, by joining parsding with any company,
with the intent to join the Confederates.
The invasion of Kentucky by any citizen as Con-
federate soldier is punishable by DEATH This act to go
into effect in ten days aud wont be applicable to those
who return to their allegiance within 60 days.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
THE PIRATE SUMTER LOST.
GOES ASHORE AT TRINIDAD
BECOMES A TOTAL. WRECK.

Capt. Atkinson Of the bark Venus, from Curacao,
arrived on Thursday morning reports that the yenezu.
elan Consul at Curacao had received advices from
Caracas (Venz to August 22d, which stated that the
priyateer Sumter had gone ashore the Island of ni
dad Port of SPAIN about the Goth Of August and
had become total wreck.
The following letter was received by Ellwood Wal.
ter, esq, Secretary Of the Board of Underwriters of
the port Of New-York:
CURacoA, Aug. %, 1861.
Tho prvateer steamer Sumter seen off Porto
Cahello on the l4th inst, with prize supposed
to be the bark Teresa that had left Maracaibo for
New-York with cargo of coffee On the 18th,
steamer flying the American flag parsed before the
barb0r, that reported herself the Keystone State,
Commander Scott in search Of the Sumter. The pilot
that went out to her could not learn where
she was bound to, but by the last accounts
from 81. Thomas we learn that the Keystone State
was bound to Cienfuegos. The pilot reports her as
quito steamer. The keystone State being five
years DID, it is supposed that the steamer that passed
only assumed the flag and name to gain information
for her own purpose.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
THE DISPERSION OF GREENS REBEL
FORCE.


WAsHSsroS, Thur,dsy, Sept. H. lsSl'
The following dispatch was received tonight at the
headquarters of the army:
81. LOWS Thursday. Sept. IL, IDOL
To Col y. d. TOWNSEND, Assi'tont AdjstnntGsH1ai
The report Of Gen. Pope to-day from Hunneville
says he made night marches on Green last Sunday
who, however, got notice Of his approach, but was
successful in continuing the dispersion OF 5000 rebel
forces leaving behind them much baggage, provsons
and forage; also the public property seized by Green
at Shelbourne. Gen. Popos infantry was too much
fatigued to pursue The honemen, however
followed in pursuit ten fifteen miles until the enemy
scattered.
The Railroad east of Brookfed is open, and no moro
Secession camps will be made within twenty miles.
Gen. Grant tcegrsphs that the first gun is in pasltlon
at Fort Holt, Kentucky.
fsiyn,d J. C. FREMONT,
kOjor-GeneTal Cou.suding
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13

ARRIVAL OF TIE PRlScE DE JoTylLLE.-The
steamship Africa, which arrived ut this port last night,
brought as passenger the Prince de Jonvllie' Upon
her arrival at Quarantine, at about 81 O'Clock, NE
she boarded by the steamcutter George
having on board Mr. Andrews, the Surveyor Oh the
port and his Deputies who paid their respects to the
Prince and extended to him all facilities ON the part OF
the Government Before boarding, the surveyors
cut or honored the Prince with salute.
FROM vEsEzuELA.-By the way OF Curacao, We
have news from Coro up to the 10Th alt. As we an
ticipated the rebel General j. Falcon, was defeated
at place called Los Chucos in the Province OF Coro
by the Government troops under Col. Facundo Came
ro. 1t ia said Falcon fed toward Pedregsles town
about 60 miles from La Vela.
Gen. Paez had reached Valencia and established hia
headquarters there.
A rumor was current among the venezuelSa sxilss
at Curacao, that the Cabinet at Caracas, Under Dr..
Luntsro had resigned, but the news was ,aot credited
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
sECESSIONISTS ARRESTED.

BURtrssros, Iowa, Thursday Sept L. 1861.
Six Secesssionsts from Memphis, NO., some of whom
were identified as having served under Green, were
arrested yesterday near Salem, Iowa They had with
them drove Of $50 cattle, which they said for
Chicago. The men held prisoners at Mount
Pleasant. The cattle will be coniiscated.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
srIzrrRr or ARMS In LOUISVILLE.

LoUsviLLB, Thursday. Sept u, lSel
Great activity is evinced by the city authorities IN
seiznQ The concealed arms recently in possession o the
State Guard Over 200 have been seized to-day Sew
eHl scouting parties for this PUPose are out tongnt
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
THE NATIONAL LOAN.

rs PHILADRLPHtA, Thursday SeSs i2i
s,as as subscriptions TO the National Losa s-.oaI
sleq.ssa s-dss,
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-13
A BIVOUAC ON THE BATTLEFIELD.
FLOYD RUNS AWAY IN THE NIGHT.
Our Loss Is Killed and 70 Wounded.
THE REBEL LOSS SERIOUS.
2j of Col. Tylers Men Retakcn,
CAPTURE OF THE REBELS BAGGAGE
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. TdbuDs.

Special Dispatch to The ~ \. Tribune
WIsHlSGToS, Thursday Sept IL, 1861.
Gen. Scott received dispatch from Gen.
RozecrnDz at 9 o'clock this evening, giving
the following particulars of fight with Floyd
near the Gauley Bridge.
Gen. ROsecranz was accommodating in force,
when he came upon the enemy, and brisk en-
gagement ensued. Our forces were preparing to
attack the enemy's front and flank him, when
night came on. and our men being exhausted
after the fighting and forced march of seven
teen miles, were withdrawn behind q ridge in
line of battle, and slept on their arms oil night.
In the morning, Gen. ROsecranz found that
the enemy had retreated across Gauley bridge,
burning it after crossing. Our forces then took
possession of the enemy's camps, capturing sew
eral Rebels, two stand of colors, subsistence
stores, and camp equpage. Our loss was %
killed and 100 wounded. The evemys loss was
not ascertained, but it is believed to be consid-
cradle. The enemy had five regiments and six
teen pieces Of artillery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-26
FROM SUFFOLK,
ESPECIAL coRREsPoSpENcE OF THE DISPATCH
SUFFOLK, VA, April 81, 1861.

1
| SUFFOLK, VA, April "a, 1861.
Everything is moving here. Volunteer com
Ranles spring into existence as if by magic -
The Marion Rangers" Cap. K. o. White
| head, graduate of V. NJ. ID the "Suffolh
! Cavalry" Capt. Lee; "Chuckatuck Guards, y
tillery,' Capt. Ames, and Light Infantry
company. Capt. J. X. Kilhy, NJ. D., in the
| Lower Parish, have all suddenly sprung into
| being, and are intensely eager for the fray
| BESIDES these, the ranks of the "Suffolk Con
| tlnentals, and those of the s.Home Guard ,,
have been largely increased
fortlfications are being thrown up at Town
Point, Bleak House Point, and Barrett S
Neck, for the defence Of the mouth of the
Nansemond river and Chuckatuck creek. and
plenty OF the best guns can be had from the
Navy \ ard to make them more than efficient
"eare g!id to hear that the Con vention has
vacated all the old military commissions
we want men in command with spirit and
suited to the emerQency
Capt John Cohoon, long the presiding Mag
istrate OF our County Court, but of late
pelng in1irm from old age, was conveyed from
his residence yesterday to cast the first spade
OF dirt at Town Point. The Captain has here
tofore been strong Union man, but is per-
iecuy indignant at the course of the Yankee
administration. Hundreds of negroes are en-
ployed on our fortifications, in charge of the
best military engineers. Lieut.. Rich, late in
charge OF the Pennsylvania. but who escaped
from that ship to the ranks of the Southern
command of Town Point
Everybody was elated to see Gen Gwynn
on Sunday last. He is very generally known
hereabouts. and has two sons residing in the
county. War stock went up five hundred Der
cent. at the sight of him.
hundreds of troops from Petersburg, Rich
mond, South Carolina and Georgia, are daily
passing over our railroads to where il is hoped
VIII be the seat of war, viz Norfolk and
portsmouth. Our citizens are feeding and
watering them profusely as they pass. On
yesterday morning everybody's breakfast
went smoking hot down to the cars for the
Georgia troops, who arrived at that hour.
Ihey We're all fine fellows, and seemed very
grateful. But Petersburg bears the palm for
the nnest body of troops that has passed here
our ladies' are hard at work, all of them
nIght and day, on shirts and lint Hundreds
nave offered their services as nurses for the
camp or the hospital, and are eager to show
lneir thorough devotion TO our glorious cause
VINO can doubt that God will favor what an
gels approve1 ~
We have two Abolitionists in our iail--ona
arrested Tor obstructing the Seaboard Rail-
road, on Friday last, and who plays crazy
the otner, Tor tampering with slaves
learn tnat negroes from around Hampton
ana sI Oid FONT have been pressed into Fort
Monroe at the pis tolls mouth.
Large oodies Ct Soiiiefs left there in steam
Washington. No' W
Hon. II Blair Grigsby made a stirring adj
oiess al the cars to-day AS he passed
Iuns are daily passing from the Nayy-Yard
l"'o 'uo inferior. Eco.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-26

| s Ssward's Letter % Gov. Hicka,
The following il the reply of Lincoln's Sec.
retary Of State to Gov. Hicks' proposition
that Lord Lyons be requested to act 40 media.
TOR between the contending parties
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, April 20, 1861.
Governor Of Maryland .
SIA have had the honor to receive your
communicable Of this morning, In which you
INFORM me that You have felt 1t TO be your duty
/! TO advise the President of the United States
70 order elsewhere the troops then on An.
| through Maryland; and that you have fur
tner suggested that Lord Lyons be req Ques ted
TO act as mediator between the contending par
blood. -
The President directs me To scknowlados
the receipt OF that communication, and to as :
sure you that he has weighed the couns els
wnicn II contains with the respect which he
naDituaiiy cherIshes for the Chief Mapis ira tes
OF the several States, and especially for yonr
SELF: he regrets, as deeply as any MAGISTRATE
or citizen OF the country can, that demonstra.
tlons against the safety of the United States
win very extensive preparations for the effu
sion OF blood, have made it his duty to cali
out the force to which you allude
- ne Iorce now sought to be brought through
Maryland is intended for nothing but the de-
fence OF this Capital. The President has ne
cessarily confided the choice OF the national
highway which that force shall take in com
ing TO this city TO the Lieutenant General
commanding the Army of the United States
who, like his only predecessor is not less dis
unguished for his humanity than for his low
atty. patriotism, and distinguished public
service.
Ihe President instructs me to add that iha
national highway thus selected by the Lieu
tenant General has been chosen by him. upon
consultation with prominent magistrates and
citizens OF Maryland, as the one which, while
route is absolutely necessary, is farthest re-
moved from the populous cities Of the State,
ana with the expectati that ii would there.
lore De the least objectionable one.
Ane president cannot but remember that
there has been time in the history of our
country when General of the American
MON, with forces designed for the defence of
us Capital, was not unwelcome anywhere in
tne state OF Maryland, and certainly not at
Annapolis, then, as now, the Capital of that
Patflouc State, and then, also, one of the
Capitals of the Union.
Ii eighty years could have obIiterat ted ALI
the other noble sentiments of that age in
maryland, the President would be hopefuI.
nevertheless, that there is one that would for
ever remain there and every where That
sentiment is that no domestic contention
Whatever that may arise among the parties
Oh TINS Republic, ought in any case to be re-
ierred to any foreign arbitrament, least of ALL
10 the ar6ltrament of an European mon
arehy.
have the honor-to be, with distinguished
consideration, your Excellency's most obe
oient serVent, WILLIAM II. SEWARD
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FROM PETERSBUR0.
Especial coRRxsrosDExcr Or TIE DrspArc,

PETERsBuna, April "a, 1861
Our city, which has been comparatively
qniet for z couple Of d.y., was enlivsned to.
troops on their way North. They marched
through tho principal streets leading from one
depot 70 the other, halting At the Boiling.
brook Hotel On their arrival at the depo,
they were publicly welcomed by w. r,
yoynes, Esq, in patriotic address, to which
Gen. Bcnhan, the Commander, made spirit.
ed response. The greatest enthusiasm ore.
vailed during their transit through the city -
flags innuinerable were suspended across the
streets and flying from the principal build
ings, and ladies from the windows waved
their kerchiefs and lent their approving
smiles. The regiment numbers about 900
men. Their exposure to the sun for several
months while in camp at home had bronzed
their faces, and they were covered with the
dust Of the railroad but they were n fin look
Ing body of soldiers, particularly the Rifle
men, . large number Of whom are men of
step and physical development indicating
their ability to perform soldiers duty.
The fourth company of volunteers which
nave been formed within IA few days-the Me-
rae hlne Guards, Capt. James S. Gillian
was organized last night, and Capt g. went
over to Richmond this afternoon to report to
Gov. Letcher.
A posse ofmen have been stationed at CITY
for intercepting vessels laden with pro visions
that may be in the act of lsaTins esar waters
As many as four or i've wsscA4nkeff iii posses
sion, having cargoes of wheat and flour, one
OF them containing nearly 800 bushels
Our citizens were aroused this morning at
haii past two O'Clock, by the alarm of fire.
which was caused by the burning of a few
wooden buildings ON Harrison street, nearly
opposite our new Market. The fire is said to
nave been kindled by the incendiary's torch.
The buildings were not of them selves very
valuable, but the surrounding property. com.
posed partly Of the extensive buildings
known as Oaks Warehouse, and several
handsome brick tensments, would have in
yolved great loss, had they been consumed.
tney were somewhat, but not materially, in
Jured. The loss on the frame buildings that
We're destroyed amounts to some four or five
hundred dollars, only partially insured
many OF oar volunteers now in Norfolk
are members OF the different fire companies
here, and their absence is seriously felt In case
OF fire. understand, however, that many
places.
slight thunder storm, accompanied bv a
copious shower of rain, visited our city this
afternoon, which proved very acceptable in
It's cooling influence upon the air
Mon CGuR.