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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
GEN. McCLELLAN's WAR HORSE.

! writer IN P0rters SPIRIT thus describes the
horse which some gentlemen in Cincinnati bought
in St. Louis and presented to Gen. Mcclellan, when
he took charge of the army in Western Virginia:
"Dan Webster. or Handsome Dan,' the familiar
sobriquet by which he was known to the men,
women and children throughout the city, is geld
lug of a beautifully dappled mahogany.bay color,
with three white feet and star, very heavy how.
ing black name and tall the hitter o regular spout.
He is sixteen hands high, aud weighs, 10 ordinary
flesh, ,260 pounds. He was sired by Gen. Jackson,
dam of Sir Archy and Messenger blood. He has q
fine, bouy and intelligent head, delicately tapered
ear and proud, beautifully arohed neck, capital
shoulders very long and muscular arms, whose SYM
merry could not be improved were they carved 10
order; his chest is broad and Deep his legs fine, fiat
and bony, with his hooks and knees well down to
HIS heels and hs fetlocks almost 10 the ground with
round, well-ribbed barrel Of tremendous length,
and line and hips remarkable for strength and
beauty; indeed, hs fine points and evenly balanced
proportions make him, IN the fullest sense OF the
term model horse, not only for symmetry, but for
speed and stoutness. As field horse, | never raw
bis superior, being very topy when in action, with
proud and nervous step, bis head as high as bic
riders when noun ed, and bis throa-latch and the
tips OF bis fore feet almost q perpendleular line
when in repose. lie possesses many characteristics
common 10 no other one Of his species have ever
known. For instance. he will not stamp his feet
nor shake Oft fly il there were Thousand on him,
seeming to entertain contempt Tor all lesser AMI
mails; and his confidence in and affection Tor the hu-
man species is such that he will not, under any cir
cumsances suffer his attention TO be drawn from
his master by any minor object. To hs own species
he pays attention, psssing among them without
degning them the slightest notice, even when
turned loose m the yard or field. He will fol
low hi. master up any fight OF sts, or along any
precpice where be get foothold, relying on hii
masters Judgment for bis safety; will stand any
where be is left without constraint, and ID brave
IA lion and IA discreet as Judge. May be beai
\ bis noble master on to yictory-conquen0g and t.
oonquer-until this foul rebellion is crushed out and
peace and union restored to distracted
country"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
DESTRUCTION OF A PRINTING-OFFICE
AND PRIVATE DWELLINGS,

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Oci. DO 1861.
Two or three companies Of the 43d Indiana Regi-
ment, stationed at Camp Yigo in this city, under
command Of their Colonel proceeded quietly this
evening to the Office of Tie Journal and Democrat
aud in short time demolished everything They
then proceeded to several private houses and served
them in the same manner. The citizens are organic
ing to proceed to take the camp. There is great
element
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
Reconnaissance ON THE TENNESSEE

CAiKo, H.. Monday. Oct. 81 1861.
The gun-boat Conestoga made a reconnaissance mp
the Tennessee River as far as the State line. She
reports that there strong force of Rebels near
tie Tennessee line. She returned here this evening
having seized two barges loaded with -four destined
for a Rebel comp. IL Is reported that the Rebels
were In strong force Of Blandville on Saturday.
II lie also reported that Gen. Hardees force is 5000
strong At Belmont, BIO.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
REPORTED CAPTURE OF THE SUMTER

The Bangor Times publishes an extract from a
letter dated Barbados, Sept q, stating that the
privateer Sumter had been captured to the leeward
BY the United States steamship Powhatan. Letters
from wellinformed parties in Barbados, however,
of Sept. - received in this city, make no mention
of the report.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
ATTACK on A FEDERAL STEAMER ON
THE TENNESSEE RIVER.

JEYYERsoN CITY Mondsy, Oct 2l 1861.
The steamer j. ID. Perry, which arrived here TO-
night, with 50 wagons and 40 mules from st. Louis
was attacked BY rebels at Portland, and narrowly
escaped being captured. Her captain thinks thai
there must have been 200 rebels at that place.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
Who will knit on these terms
Brooklyn, Oct. 81, 1861.

REPORTED DEFEAT OF Cart. HILLS CAyALRT.-
Gov. Peirpoint yesterday received dispatch from
Mr. Van Wrinkle, of ParEersburgh, announcing that
the rebels had made their appearance in Writ and
Gmer counties in great numbers, and were carrying
Oh to the perfect terror Of the inhabitants. 1t was
reported thai they had attacked Capt Hills cavalry
company, stationed at EhzabethtOwn, aud complete
ly cut them to pieces and were threatening Parkers-
burgh This dispatch is certainly from very retia
bic source and is entitled to the fullest creat IL is
known that al unusual number Of rebels ave
Gently appeared in Writ, Gimer and Calboul, cOun-
ties, and many Union men have been murdered The
rebel forces are not natives Of the counties named
bur are regularly organized bands, doubtless from
Floyds army. Wheeling Intelhgencer, Oct. Is.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
THE MJssIssTppT FIOTIIJ.A

We Yesterday gave n description OF the gunboats
building nj St. LOUIS, furnished us by Mr.. Come2ys
To-day we give few items in relation ~ the OiHa
ia process Of construction there, which we derive
from the same source.
Government 10 building feet Of what may well
be called floating batteries They Of sohd timber
twelve inches square, and lying in three tie Of this
timber deep. This is strongly bolted together, and
forms the hull Of the vessel.
Webs are cut through the two upper tiers, about
four and half feet square, and lined with zinc 10
keep out the water. These wells serve for maya
zines or places for keeping the ammunition. There
are four OF these in each float This solid platform is
G0x25 feet, being longer in the middle than at the
euds, each end being "sharpened." The whole is
covered with thick plank.
Entirely around the outside Of the float is para
pet or bulwsrk Of iron three-eghths Of an inch in
thickness and 81 feet in hight. This u inclined
inward as TO give glaneing direction to any shot
that may strike Il.
The armament of these floats is to consist Of Fix
6i-pound mortars, three upon side, and arranged
to deliver their charges over the iron parapet that
surrounds them, and which protects those who serve
them.
There are 80 Of these monstrous batteries to be
built 26 OF which nearly ready for use, and the
remainder are begun. There is no machinery on
board Of them for locomotion, but it is intended 70
tow them by means Of the gunboats described
yesterday.
These are part of the feet that is destined 10
play important part in tie Western waters in this
war, and TO open the Mississippi TO the navi cation
of the Northwest Peoria Union.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
SOCKS FOR THE SOLDIERS.

To ire Editor a. The N. Y Tribune.
SIR There are many hearts that respond to the cal
(aong othep) fO' Knit WOODEN sock, for soldiers but s
hands that likely do the knitting the
able supply the yarn.
WIN not the Government furnish nsney, to be gyep
asked for responsible ladies' be returned In hOsei
A LADY or BROOKLYN
Who will knit these terms
Byookiyu De. 81, 1861.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
THE SYNOD OF NETWORK AND NEW
JERSEY ON THE WAR.

The Synod Of Ncw-YOrr and NewJersey, at its
session at Newark on the 18th inst adopted unani-
uously the following strong resolutions on the war;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
AFFAIRs IN MISSOURI.

HCDsOS Mo-. Monday, Oct. 81 1861.
messenger reports that scouting party from
Cameron County, numbering 100, have been taken
prisoners by some $50 Rebels at MeCahell, Caldwell
County. Four hundred Of the Federal troops st
Cameron were ready to march to their rescue when
the train left.
Another party Of from 400 to 500 rebels were in
Carroll County, and had captured II of Col. Morgans
men. Col Morgan bad started in pursuit
SrEAoUsE. Mo. Monday. Oct. q, 1861.
Major Scott, Of Geu. Sigel's staff, from Warsaw
yesterday says that definite and satisfactory inforns
ton bad been received at Gen. Sigel's camp that
Gen. Price had broken up bis camp in Cedar County
(whefe be arrived last Sunday week, and where il
was said he would stand and give bsttle,) and con-
tinucd his retreat toward the Arkansas line.
ST. Louis, Oct. 90, 1861.
In tie skigmish near Lebanon, on the 18th inst.
between two companies Of Major .Wrghts cavalry
and about 400 rebels previously reported the latter
lot 62 killed - wounded -four mortality and 81
taken prisoners. The loss Of Major Wright was one.
81. LOUIS, Monday, Oct. q, 1861.
Union scouts report the total number Of armed
Rebels in the SOUTHEAST at 5000.
A man direct from Gen. Prices army says that
Claib. Jacksons Rebel Legislature is in session al
stsktou, the county seat Of Cedar County, which
plfce McCuIloch was approaching with from 5000 70
1900 re-enforoements for Price
The statement Of TIN TRIBUNE that Capt. Prince,
commandSnt at Fort Leavenwortb, refuses to recog-
nize Gen. Fremont as his superior officer, is IN.
founded In fact
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
10 ;he Associated Press.
TIE PosTAGE-sTxWP CONTRACT.


wAsmyorOs Monday, oe, p, 1851
TIfE PosTAGE-sT4MP CONTRACT.
TIE price paid the former contractor Tor furnishing
postage stamps was l cens per thousand The price
pad te present contractors Is IA cents saving nesIly
IS ger cent.
During the fiscal year ending june 30, 1850, while
there wa no discontnuance Of postal service ia any
par Of the country, the rupber of postage stamps
issued vas 2lGOOO 900 which, a. IS cents per thou
sod, the price actually paid under the former con.
, amounted ~ d. SSSO
they would have coat the Department 1920
DiaeTenee. $3.50
or peetly rs per cent difference.
Thus .sG there have been issued under the rev
sontraol IS, 100000 stamps ss many more will be
required to furnish the Post-0fces III tho country
and 70 meet the demand for the exchange Of the old
Stamps.
The estimated issue Of new stamps, at the expha-
ron o. one year iron the commcnoernen is
$40 100000.
which at The old price co.. The ssloe
"hs % the present p they "a' coz S"'.'.. @pO0
bakia; savns 10 the Depsrtnsit rnaer the present
eos2ci compxfed VIII tie FORMER one of. $l2o0O
Ordinarily when there is no exchange OF stamps
s5o 900 coo 600 stamps per year required forthe
use Of the whole counry, which, at tie present
price cost the Department 5000 per year less Than
andeF the old contract, which in tie sx years Of Che
new contract would result IN a saving OF $4,000.
THE NAVIGATION or THE POTOMAC.
The Reliance went down 70 Join the foti!ia last
pis't and tbe Robert Leslie started thitber to-day
noon' Some 40 vessels went down yesterday, and
ssiei! passed the Rebel batteries A large number
o. shots were tired Il them, bot none struck.
TIE FLoATiSG BATTERY.
trom information received here II il believed that
we armed Steamship or floating battery, now build
hg Rrer 'ne Ericsson plan, VIII be completed long
before Tue ether two ere finished, the work upon i
0e'"s o. tess magnitude. large surplus from the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
DEPARTURE on THE ELLSWORTH REGI.
MENT.

Albany hoadny, Oct ~, 1901.
The Ellsworth Regiment, numbering 1000 mus
kets, left this afternoon for Warrington. There was
perfect ovation at the departure Of this regiment,
whose members have won hosts Of friends here dur
ing their scjourn at this depot They are decidedly
the finest body Of troops which have left this city
since the war commenced. Prior to their departure
handsome reinental banner was presented to the
regiment by the wife Of the Hon. Erastus Corning,
with appropriate ceremonies.
The Ellsworth Regiment viii arrive In Eew.York
a lOoclock aud win dIsembark ct the foot Of -Four
tcenth street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
CONFEDERATE TREArMKNr OF PRIsoSERs

CONFEDERATE TREATMENT OF PRIsoYERs.--
The editor of The Wheeling Nsrs, writing from
Charlestown. Va, Oct. Is, says:
The prisoners recently released by the Confed-
crates at Roanoke, and now here, narrate most dis
gushing details of the manner in which they were
brutally treated by those who arrested and guarded
them. They averaged two meals of rce-collee, half
cooked corn, and cold cabbage and water IN six
hours, and then fasting for the remaining eighteen
hours out of the twenty -four hour And in several
cases old and inofiensive men were knocked down
and jumped upon. Almost everywhere that they
went they were pre-advertised as id bluebellied
Aboltonists and Yankee sons of =, aud the
people invited out of their houses to look at them
beasts of show.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
TIE REBEL MINISTER'S TO EURoP

! TIE REBEL MINISTER'S TO EUROPE.
! Occasional writes TO The philadelphia Press
! Jefferson Davis understands the fitness Of things
/ lie selects his Instruments like workman who
knows his business. Conscious of the task he has
undertaken-which Il neither more nor less than the
overthrow Of humane and liberal Government, and
the establishment upon its ruins OF unreleved des
potsm-be makes no move that does not harmonize
with his settled purposes When he appointed james
NJ. Mason AS Minister TO EDglBnd, and John Slidell
IA Minister to France, 10 represent the Southern
treason he acted upon the theory that they, Of all
men, were most competent to advocate this treason
because they had been prominent in its origin, and
are naturally identified with its destiny. have fire..
quently referred TO Mason. more arrogant, ohen-
ave- dictatorial demagogue never lived As osten-
tatious and stately as Dombey, he may, neverthe
less be called the Pumbechook of the Secession
spiracy. Vain OF his medocrity, which he mistakes
for craftsmanship he cannot zee that be is laughed
at by his associates and despsed by every decent
man. His arrogance would be insuferable II 1t were
ridiculous; and all that fondness for arstocraic
examples aud opinions, which other men would
rather conceal he takes pleasure in displaying
~ occasion. hat then ndueedth socalled Presdent
Davis TO send this wretched quack TO England. The
answer IL, because lie is the slave Of Slavery-the
worshipper Of England, and the remorseless enemy
of everything like rational liberty. III he disgusts
our English enemies by his oonceit and buster, they
will receive him with open arms on account Of his
undying hatred of all republican doctrines. John
Slidell Is a man of another temperament. His first
quality is logged obstinacy in pursuing whatever
he undertakes without hesitation to the bitter end
By birth Northern man, he has for long time
been Fastening on the Southern rebellion. His am
bition is unbouaded, and among his dreams for more
than twenty years has been the idea that he might
one day be The head of great Pro-Slayery Govern
ment His abilities are OF higher order than Ma
sons. Not mnch OF speaker, his strength lies in
the skill with which he digests, and the resolution
with which he presses forward HIS plans. Married
TO French lady, be talks French like native. His
tastes refined, and his habits of life luxurious
and expensive. Like Mason, he has deep-seated
horror Of the eonaile and "mud-sis" of society.
He is q travelled as well as an educated man, and
when be reaches, if he ever does reach, Paris; be
will at once throw himself into sea of inuigues,
and toll with unceasing vigilance TO carry out the in
strucons Of Davis 1t has been his study tor years
to estabsh intimate relations with foreign Ministers
at Washington, and he will use the advantage thus
acquired with considerable effect.
One Of his nearest friends In Paris is the celebrated
Frank p. COrbin, also Of atiuenee, by birth an
American, who only escaped the clutches Of the
United States Marshals about two mouths ago. by
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22

SSfS'N
ARMY PROMOTIONS AND APPoIsrMESTs.-Goy.
Dennison has appointed iieut.-Col. Gilbert Of the
ODD Ohio, Colonel of the 44th Ohio. Major Lucien
Butles is promoted TO be Lieutenant Colonel Of the
I'D, and Capt Shelton Sturges of GAINESVILLE TO DO
MAJOR. The Governor has also appointed Capt. e..
G.. Gilbert, u. S. A, Colonel Of the 18th Ohio, and
the appointment has been accepted. Capt. Gilbert
is West Pointer, and is reputed skillfnl soldier.
He was wounded at the battle Of Wilson's Creek,
Missouri.
SOLDIER WITH AN USPATRIoTIc WIFE.-A
husband, with loving wife, volunteered In Capt.
Doran's Syracuse Company a few days ago. On
Sunday he visited his spouse at home, few miles
from camp She tried in vain BY cajolery TO seduce
him from his duty TO his country, and falling she
took razor TO bed with her. and when her protector
was fast asleep, made vigorous attempt to incapac
tate him from service by cutting off the forenger OF
his right hand. The husband Is more determined TO
fight than ever, and avows his intention not Co
whit home again till he "goes for good, after the
war is over
TRIAL FOR CIRCULATING HELPERS Book
Samuel Walton member OF the Society of Friends.
residing near Fallston, in Hartford County, was in
dicted by the Grand Jury Of that county some time
ago, for having In his possession, and circulating
among bis neighbors, book entitled The Impend-
ing Crisis" written by man named Helper, and
known in political circles as the " Helper Book"
The trial was 10 come of before the Cecil County
Court this week. We understand that Mr.. w. does
not deny the charge but wishes the question settled
whether the reading and circulation Of such books ID
lawful or not
fTowsontown (Md.l Adv, Oct. 10.
RETURgIsG HoME.-We are gratifed TO learn thss
a number of gentlemen who left their homes ID IDA
county from apprehensions OF arrest, have fe.ufne
Some of them were innocent Of any direct onsnss
against the Government and were the victims % oe-
signing rascals, who informed them that tnsy ws,e
to be arrested, when no such idea had ever rea,y
been entertained. There were others, noweNsr, mao
.nbyeyt the Goyernment. and have In various ways
,o,ersd tnsmselves aasuabIe 70 the laws. Bat in
consideration Of pledge e refrain Eff from giving sa
and comfort TO the enemy II me iuiIle ,aassS -
long as thew conduct themselves as loyal citizsnA
''Ne y '"'' (hsyUils (Kyl EsxAa.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1861-10-11
From Washington.

October 1.-THE steamer Philadelphia
Captain Reynolds, arrived nt the navy var,
this morning from Fortress Monroe. AL
was quiet along the river.
! The Baltimore goes to Fortress Monro,
to day with large quantity Of heavy sho
/ and shells. The Pawnee is at the nav,
yard for some light repsirsto her machinery
Captain Dove, late of the Pocahontas, ha.
been ordered to the Western waters for du
| ty. The Pocnhontas is at the yard TO ex
change her present armrment for heavier
one.
Aspecial dispatch to the Commercial says
II is estimated that the national debt will bt
$500, ,000,O 900 by the first of December next
The secessonists have full possession oI
Arizonia and New Mexico.
Yesterday was the hottest day ever expe.
rienced in October.
The result Of the recent battles in West.
ern Virginia are supposed here to render
that entire section secure to the Union
cnuse.
Our lines now extend below Hunter $
creek, in the direction ofMt. Vernon.
The Lincoln cavalry, 1000 strong, were
inspected and reviewed by Gen. Mcclellan
to-day.
The Baltimore an1 Ohio railroad expect
soon TO work on the section between Har-
per's Ferry and Cumberland. They have
assurances Of government protection.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1861-10-11

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, October s,
1t is reported that $4,000 Confeder.
ate troops arc between Greene river
and Nashville, and about a regiment
per day were arriving at Nashville
hom Southern points.
The confederstesi claim to have
forty thousand mon in Kentucky.
The rumor OF the capture Of New
Orleans is revived at Nashville, and
details thereof are said to have been
received there.
To morrow mornings Journa
will contain the correspondence be
tween General Anderson and Hal
|deman, late Editor of the Courier
relative to the suspension of tn.
Courier, and his exodus into tn,
Southern Confederacy.
Ex-Governor Helm has taken tn,
oath of allegiance to the United
States, and returned home.
Green river bridge is ruined ant
ready to be blown up by the con
federstes. .
The pending Congressional elect
ions engross public attention through
out the coniederacy. In five state
only electoral tickets for Presidents
ELECTORS are thus far put up.
Il is evident, from the tone of tn
lSouthern papers, that the rebel arm
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1861-10-11
From Cairo.

Otohcr Tho gunbonts Iyle7
and Lexington, had an active en-
Igsgement to day with the rebel sl ORC
batteries at Iron Banks, three miles
this side OF Columbus.
The boats LETT here at 0 o'clock
for down river reconnaissance. Or
their arrival at Lucas bend, they
got sight of the rebel gunboat Jeff.
DaUjS, which, on chase being given
put about with ell possible dispatch
for Columbus. The Lexington and
COneStoga, while in chase, ant
throwing shot, were sudd, My fired
upon from masked batteries on each
side OF tho river. The ri bel shots
however, generally fell short.
A battery Of riflcd cannon on the
iron banks threw balls over and
around the gunboats, cutting close
but.iortunatcly doing no damage.
Parties on board represent the
scene for Il time ss particularly ex
citing. Shot and shell were flying
about in uncomfortable proximity
making the air ring with the music
The guns Of our boats were admirably
manned, every shot going home, and
Ishel, bursting in the air over tho
rebel quarters, causing big com
motion.
The bo 'ts finally drew IF and re
turned TO Cairo. 1t is not known
wha. damage was zone among the
rebels, but many Of them il is
thought were killed.
A heavy ,connoitrring iorce. un
der Command of Col mel Marsh. o
the twentieth Illinois. Are out in The
direction Of Charle''on TO day.
/ Graham. Halliday & Co.'S splen
did wharf boat was to-day dropped
to the levee landing, and occupied
by tho government for storage pnr
poses.
/ A gentlemen came into head quar-
ters to-day directly from Columbus
who represents the rebels at tina
place as not less than 40 900 strong
under command OF Gen. Johnson. =
He says they are making big pre-
parations for a strike somewhere.
| The eighteenth and twenty mint
Illinois regiments were to day re
viewed by Generals McClernan,
md Grant. The Egyptians made
fine appearance.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1861-10-11

WASHINGTON October s -Briga
der General Graham has been
ordered to appear before Judge
Merrick to day for contempt OF
Court. II is alleged that he forced
a Soldier into the ranks after he had
been discharged by tho Court.
A private o. one of the Pennsyl
vania regiments was killed by the
accidental discharge of o muskcl
this morning.
The cavalry and artillery regiments
arc marching to. Capitol hill. where
they will be reviewed to-day.
Everything is quiet along the
lines. The powerful rains last nigh,
made sad havoc in some OF the
camps.
Tho rebel pickets advance only in
the dav. to hill a mile beyond
Falls Church. and retire further hack
from the hill at night.