The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-11-13
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BY rHe AaKANsAs srArG rgLseRArh LINZ.
RrcHMoNu, Nov. 5.--vrA. NEw ORLEANS,

from camp, state that Rosencrantz's army does not exceed eight thousand effective men, that much sickness prevails in the federal army, Floyd is at Cotton Hill and an en- gagement expected daily with Rosencrantz, who was only few miles off Reported great flood in Kanawha river; salt works over flowed and Charleston submerged.
 RICHMOND, Nov. 5.---Norfolk Day Book of this morning copies from Baltimore papers Scott's letter of resignation to Lincoln. He says his resignation is rendered in conse- quence of bodily iniirmities, which compes him to take the step; he adds it is with regret that 1 have withdrawn myself in these mo- mentous times from the orders of the Presi- dent who has treated me with much dstin- gaished kindness and courtesy, whom l know from much personal intercourse, to be patri- otic without any sectional partialities or pre- ludices. The cabinet convened on Friday and accepted his resignation, allowing him pay as a retired officer. Lincoln compli- mented Scott on his long service and devotion to the flag, SSc. Mcclellan was notified by the cabuet to assume command of tue army. RICHMOND, Nov. 5.-Department has re- ceiyed intelligence that forty-two vessels were in line of battle off Port Royal.
 RICHMOND, Nov. 6.--Richmond Dispatch has intelligence from Cotton Hill that Floyd commenced cannonade immediately on Friday last, stopped theif transportation, killed a
 
 29 of the enemy. Floyd controls the roads in which the enemy transport their supplies. There is a rnnlor not generally credited that federals crossed Kanawha river at Leoiip Creek, to cut off Col. Jenkns' Cavalry. Jen- kins informed Floyd that if he would send infantry he would cut the enemy's forces off, which was done, and Jenkins killed and cap tured all--which is said to be six hundred.
 Returns decidedly indicate election of Ex- President John Tylor to Congress, from this Congressional District, by large plurality. Nothing of interest from camps.
 FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
 COLUMBIA, Nov. b.-Legislature met on Mondayr
 Governors Message received yesterday says that the State has nineteen thousand troops in service, besides three thousand Charlesten and twenty-one mounted companies on the coaat. He advises the State to pay the war tax, and alludes to Government affairs.
 Charleston papers say that Capt. Merrill of Yankee steam transport Osceola, wrecked near Georgetown, arrived yesterday. Re- ports that he was ordered at New York to take fifteen days provision and follow large vessels Osceola went ashore Saturday and bilged. Capt. Merrill says the fleet consists of fifty or sixty vessels of all classes. Says the storm of Friday and Saturday was very severe, thinks many of the fleet lost or disa bled.
 Norfolk Day Book of yesterday publishes report of the bleaching by late storm of two federal steamers on Currituck beach. One of them believed to be the Great Republic.
 Gen. Scott reported going to Europe.
 FROM GEORGIA.
 SAVANNAH, Nov. Slight steamers at- tackled Port Royal this morning. Our batte- ries and TattnalPs steamers fired one hundred and fifty shots. One federal steamer badly damaged and towei off, another ashore dsa- bled. Tattnall still firing on her, hopes to capture her. Five hundred men left here to- night for scene of action.
 MTLLEDGEvILLE, Nov. 6.--Legisl ature met to-day; Thillups President of the Senate, Mobby Secretary, Aiken Speaker of the House, and Arlington Clerk
 NORTHERN NEWS.
 MEMPHIS, Nov. 6.-W Washington dates of the 30th. say it is understood that Gen. Me Clel- Ian has issued an order for shooting four sol diers found guilty of sleeping at their pick cts. Some members 33d New York regiment, owing to gross misconduct to-day, got into difficulty with the citizens of Lewisviile; two of. former severely injured. Gen. Hancock sent out a detachment promptly and placed soldiers under arrest.
 WASHINGTON, Nov 30.--Specal dispatch to the New York Times says: ssI think have sufficient authority for explicitly denying the
 
 would go into winter quarters within the lines of present encampments or entrench ments. No such purpose is entertained by government, and no such suggestion has been made by Gen. Mcclellan Within fort night active preparation has been greater than for any time during the past two months. Of course an army is to remain in and around Washington to defend the capitol, and doubt less large camp of instruction for men and horses this winter. Barracks will also be provided" Our correspondent speaks of seeking out incompetent officers; and says the advantage the South has had over us is In their superior regimental and company of iieers. We are repairing this matter slowly, but at the same time all who are deserving promotion from the ranks are certain to re- eeive it in due time.
 The New York Tribune's despatch says that the Navy Department has recently or dered five hundred more rihed cannon.
 FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 30.--Steamer Co., lumbia arrived from Havana 25th Rebel steamer Theodora, formerly Gordon, left Ha- vana on the 23d, for Charleston. She landed Mason and Slidell at Cardenas and after wards went to Havana, Mason and Slidell going overland, they were received with highest consideration from Captain General down. The Theodora took large quantity of arms before she returned; also, provisions, coffee, &c. She was presented with flag by the Southern ladies. She took twenty pas sengers, including Meade, late U. S. Minister to Brazil. Things looked quite warlike in l Havana A large fleet was fitting out for Mexico. The English Minister had called on the rebel Commissioners in full quorum and |