The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-02
any flank movement of the Federal troops upon
their position at Manassas.

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their position at Manassas.
IL is reported that the blockading squadron
have taken possession of Mississippi City and the
mouth OF Pearl river on the coast OF the gulf
Of Mexico. Ii is a commanding position on the
boundary line Of Mississippi aud Alabama, YES
sells from Mobile Bay having 10 pass by 1t thro
Ship Island Harbor, lake Borgue on the Lake
Pon,chsrtrain route TO New Orleans. Ii is also
reported there that the blocksdng squadron had
taken possession of the coast of Texas.
A special to the Chicago Times, OF Sept ~.
from Cairo, under yesterday date, says: Capt
Stewarts cavalry, seventy-fve men, encounter
ed forty secession cavalry at Lucas Bend, whom
they pursued into JEFF. Thompson's Camp at
Belmont. -Four secessionists were captured aud
many killed. The remainder escaped into the
woods.
"Our troops captured all the guns they could
bring away with them.
"No Federaists we're injured
The reports OF the rebels crossing below lasI
| night originated from their gun boat jeff Davis
landing mile and half below Norfolk TO wood
and recOnnotre.
"Thompson's force is $500.
scouts report Pillow Vet at Columbus.
Cincinnati. Sept. q.
| The Thirty-ftth Ohio regiment took passion of
Ohio crossed the river this morning and took
| the Kentucky Central road for the interior OF
the State.
Paymaster Gallagher has beer released from
custody, having given satisfactory security TO
the Government for the settlement of his ac
| count.
new edition OF the Army regulation is TO be
published, embracing the changes and moditics
tons made by recent acts of Congress.
An officer Of Col Mulligan's command, reeas-
ed on parole OF honor. states that at the time OF
his departure from Lexington, Prices troops
had devastated the country from circuit of over
twenty miles, and every barn, field and mill had
been cleared of their contents Fields that were
few days ago covered with ripe grain, are now
made as bare desert. Dwellings that were
filed with the comforts and necessaries of life
have been stripped OF their contents; money,
silver-wsre, clothing, bedding and everything
vas seized. The owners insuIted and naltreated
| and threats made against the lives of all Union
men, as well as those who demonstrated against
| their lawless proceedings. A few members OF
the Jackson Legislature had assembled in the
| town and passed an ordinance of secession
When our informant left, they We're discussing
all act OF conhscation of property OF all persons
opposed to the Southern Confederacv. Other
| acts OF very severe character we're also under
| consideration.
All the Federal Officers taken prisoners have
now left Lexington with the excep ion of Col
Mulligan, who remains there to settle up some
business affairs He is not wounded as reported
Gen. Fremont has taken the field in person,
declaring that he would drive Price out 0: Mis-
| scuri or perish in the attempt. IL is reported
| that Gen. Price has dismounted all his horsemen
except four regiments, and is organizing his ar
my for determined stand against Fremont
Price has probably $4,000 men, aud expects
reinforcements of 5000 or 5000 under Hardee,
and 10 600 under McCulloch.
The rebels have no faith in McCulloch as
General, but think he is very effective with
small body of men.
Ten thousand rebels were sent across the Mis-.
souri, from Lexington, on Thursday, with the
avowed intention of attacking Gen. Lane. who is
reported on this side of the river.
The seal of the State and public records Of
Missouri are in the hands of the rebels.
Leavenworth, Sept. rs.
Reports from a reliable source from Lanes
| command, say that after his successful engage.
ment with the rebels at Happenve, he made
forced march on Osceola and succeeded in sur
prsing and capturing a large supply train left
| by Rains and Price, together with 500 0CO in
| money. The command is now supposed to DE
on the march to join Sturgis.
Kansas City reports of McCuiloch being in the
vicinity Of Fort Scott with large force are still
| adhered to. Nothing definite il given in regard
| to his future movements.
Wyandotte, Kansas, Sept. 81.
The following order has been issued here In
accordance with section four, article sth. OF the
Constitution of the State o! Kansas, hereby
| order every man in the State between the ages
| of eighteen and forty five capable of bearing
arms, to Immediately enroll himself in some
military company, in accordance with the
militia laws OF the State, and each company is
| hereby ordered to hold itself in readiness for
marching orders. Each man will furnish all the
arms in his possession. The refusal Of any man
to obey this order, will be taken as evidence OF
his dsloyalty, and he will be treated accordingly
[Signed.l J. II. ROOT.
Lieut.. aud Acting Gov. and Com in-C Chief
The enemy are evidently retiring from their
position before Washington. Reconnaissance in
force have been frequently made of late, but in
every instance, they have declined TO accept the
gage of battle.
Our troops took possession of Munson's Hill
on the night of the 2sth, ard the stars ard
stripes now float there in place of the rebel bunt-
ing. No cannon or Notifications OF any conse-
quence we're found there, and only few rebel
pickets, who state that no large force had teen
there for the previous ten days. Detachments
from Gen. Richardson's, Keys, and Wadwort6's
brigades, and also from Gen Franklin's division
now occupy Munson's Hill, being in command
of Col. Terry, of the Michigan Fifth.
Louisville, Sept. 90.
Hon. Horace Maynard at Frankfort.
Agents now stationed along the Ohio
River to prevent the smuggling Of arms into
Kentucky.
The Bulletin says FIVE hundred troops from
Terre Haute, Ind, have gone up Green River,
Ky, and have taken possession o. locks No. |
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