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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Oct ia detachment of the
Rebels last night approached the position oc.
cuped By the Federal troops Of Gen. Smiths
division, near Lewinsvilr, and throwed shells
and shot into the camp hut we're driven Of
None of our men were injured. The sudden
ness of the attack, however, led to the belief
that a more serious demonstration was intended
and the troops were kept under arms during the
night. d
The Federal army this morning advanced to
position two miles beyond Lewinsville.
The steamer Wyandoste. which came up this
morning, reports all quiet dowu the river She
lay under Matthias Point last Sunday, transfer
ring to the Howell Cobb, and neither vessel was
molested by the Rebels. rE
The Rebels seem to be constructing work of
some strength at Ship Point and the lower side
of Quantico Point, where, If not dislodged, they
may prove some annoyance. It is believed,
however, that the work is merely defensive on
the part of the Rebels and with view to pre-
vent our landing forces the:eabouts, supposiDg
we intended to take that route by Manassas to
Richmond.
:, The schnoner Dance was fred into by the Re.
bel pickets from korioine O!isl.s, near Thad5eus
Point, last Saturday, but the Island Belle sunk
she'll in among the bushes which dispersed
the Rebels a5 ef$E sf Fl ..
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The Missouri Convention.

( .Sr. Louis, Oct. l3-In the Convention yes.
serday, Mr.. Hendricks from the Committee on
Elections, introduced bill to post pone the State
election till the first Monday 10 August 1852 and
providing for continuance Of the present pro-
visional Governor, Lieut. Governor aud Secre
tary of State in Office till their successors be
duly elected and qualified. 6a
The balance of the day was occupied by
speeches FROM Uriel Wright and Mr.. Birch
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Ngw BrDyoRD, MAss.--The city of New Bed
ford has been charged with not having furnished
single volunteer company for the war. The
New Bedford papers acknowledge it, but state
that more than thousand recruits for the navy
have been obtained there, and that the subscrip.
ton to the national loan is already something
like half million dollars,
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From Fortress Monroe.

II. Moagos, Oct. 12.-Part of the New
York Zouaves, while cutting fuel were attacked
By rebel scouting party, and driSen ~ With
the loss OF ono wagon.
Two rebel stea II tugs appeared at the same
time on the James river
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Naval.

NEW YoRk, Oct. 1.-The o. s. transport
Cahawba is At anchor of Gravesend, taking on
board the Sd Rhode Island Regiment, which was
oncamped at Fl. Hamilton. ssAAh
The Roanoke, Empire City, Petersburg and
Coalzocoiocas, the gunboass Altoona and Una.
dills have sailed.
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The Hasseras AAalr.

r.. MoxRoE,, Oct 1.-THE steamer Spauid,
ing returned from Hattsses Inlet this morning
bringing details of the recent engagement, which
differ little from the accounts already telegraph
ed:-The Indiana Regiment lost tents, provi-
sions and many knapsacks, &c. Colonel Brown
states his loss at b0-none were killed. The IN.
habitants along the beach came in with the
Regiment The Rebels loss has been oyer'rated,
but 1t was undoubtedly large. g77's
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Pennsylvania Election.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 1l.--Oficial vote of Ches-
ter county shows majority of over 1000 against
the Peace party, not including vote of 2ooo SOL
diers. 7lss
Berks county elects the whole Democratic
ticket by over 1000 majority. -
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Secretary Cameron al s.. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Oct A.-Secretary Cameron and
Adjutalt Gen1 Thomas arrived late last night
The Secretary reviewed the 9Th Wisconsin regi.
ment, Col. Murphy, which had just arrived by
steamboat, before Raraum's Hotel this morning.
Hartford, Oct. 1.-THE Connecticut Senate
BY vote Of IL to 8, this a. n, passed the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That the Messenger of the Senate
be. and ia hereby directed and requested to re-
move from the Senate Chamber, the portraits Of
Ieaac Toucey and Thos. II. Seymour and that
whenever the Comptroller shall be satisfied Of
their loyalty he is instructed to return these Dor.
traits to their present place on the wall.
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wreer ar the schooner saco.

BUFFALO, Oct l4.-On Friday night the
schooner Saco from Chicago, struck on the bar
at the mot tn of the creek, and was carried on
the break-water, where she lies full of water
Her cargo consisted of $4,000 bushels of wheat,
which is ruined.
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WAsHmGroN, Oct. ll.-Our pickets stationed
near Prospect Hill were driven in last night by
the Rebels in force, their object being doubtless
to ascertain the position Of our advance All
our troops are in a comfortable condition.
WASHINGTON, Oct l2-Unfounded statements
Of charsetsrs prsjsdoial to the public interests
frequently appear in the telegraphic news OF
journals published at distance from the Capt.
tai The enquiry is often made, why this Gov
eernment permits snch dispatches to pass over
the wires. It is therefore proper to say by re-.
quest that these statements really 60 by mail
and not BY telegraph or prepared at the points
where they appear. ssf. 49,.
Colonel Hecker, who came here on business
connected with the troubles in his Regiment
now in Kentucky, has left Washington.
The Star complains that the over estimate Of
the army Of the Potomac has an injurious effect
upon the people Of the North, diminishing the
number Of enllstments. 1t says $4,000 more
troops are wanted here Immediately. .
Indiana has 40 regiments in the field already
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Latest from the Seat Of War in Missouri,

SYRACUSE, NO., Oct. lS.-Letters from the
rebels in Prices command have been intercept
ed, bearing date of the 9th inst. They repre-,
sent Price and his army within eight miles Of
the Usage river, near Fapinsyille He has 1000
wagons, $1,000 horses, and from $4,000 to 90
600 man
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NEw York, Oct. lb.-The steamers Wander.
bilt, Atlantic. Baltic and Ericsson, and the shin
Great Republic, sailed this evening, destination
unknown.
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Naval Engagement near New Orleams.-
The Rebel Account.

BALTIMORE, Oct. l5.-The Norfolk Examiner
Of Monday which has been received by flag Of
truce, contains a despatch dated New Orleans,
18th, stating that a naval engagement had taxi
en- place at the head of the passes on the night
of the llth, lasting an hour and was a:teraard
renewed, also the following tespatchI
FoRT JACKSON, Oct. l2.--Last night attack
ed the blockaders with my little feet, success
full after very short struggle in driving
them all aground on the southwest pass bar ex-
cent the Prebe which s,,uk. captured a
prize from them, and after they we're fast in the
sand peppered them we'll, there we're no casual.
ties on our side. 1t was a complete success
(Sgned) HoLLNs.
E New ORLEANS, Oct. 13-The force of the
Federal feet vas 40 guns and nearly 1000 men,
while the little Confederate mosquito feet was
Is guns and goo men, Ito reported chat our
iron steamer sunk the Preb.e with her iron pillow.
Commander Hollins arrived last night.
The names of 10 wounded rebels at Santa Ro-
sa are also given.
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RENIcK, No, Oct l5.-The train on the
North Missouri Railroad from st. Louis, was
stopped at this place yesterday morning by a
party of 80 armed Sccessiopists, and Federal
recruiting officers on board were taken prisoners.
The Rebels then searched the train. but for some
unknown reason did not enter the express car
in which there were 500 Enfield rifles and tons
of military clothing destined for Nebraska. Two
of the captured oficera were released on the
spot and three of the four others were set at lib
erty few hours afterwards. No shots were
fred and nobody was hurt
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Kentnclky Appoinlments.
Fronn New Mexico.

sSr. ~ Ns~ Her;cn sens . ssp@Ws- y =, !,
leo is still free from invasion by Texans
On the 18th inst, At Fort Fauntlsroy, 400
Navaioes made an attack on that post, and were
repulsed with loss of 20 killed and a taken
prisoners. The troops on the fort had but one
man wounded. .s..-,
COL ST. vrsin has resigned, and It is under
stood that Kit Carson will succeed him in the
command.
The Governor calls for the enrolment OF all
males between the ages of lS and 4s. 1t does
not seem to elicit much attention from the peo-
pie. have yet to hear Of the first man com
plying with its requirements.
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Z LrAyxswoRrH. Oct. l1.-Gibson's battery
which recently came on from Utah, consisting
Of two Il pound howitzers and four - poud.
ers, has been attached to Gen. Lanes Brigade,
by order of the War Department
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IN ImpoFtant Witneeo,

NEW York, Oct l2.-Horace w. Bridges.
LIST mate Of the schooner Joseph, Of Rockland,
has arrived from the South. This vessel was
captured by the pirate Savannah, in which case
Bridges will be an important witness.
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From Cato.

CAIRo, Oct. lS.-The pontoon bridge across
the Ohio river at Paducah, kentucky, is again
completed.
1t is reported that the Rebel Generals, A. S.
johnson and Hardee, have gone to Bowling
Green. tf #s.lsls#
Three men reported missing in the skrmish at
Beckmith's farm yesterday, have since returned
All is quiet here and at Raducah.
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From 81. Louis.

ST. Louis, Oct. ia guard Of 20 Federal
troops stationed at the bridge oyer Big River on
the Iron Mountain Railroad, about fifty miles
south OF here, were captured by band of rebels
on Monday night, and the bridge burned
On the receipt of this intelligence, General
Curtis dispatched several companies of troops
from Camp BENTON, and squad of bridge bull
ders to the scene CT trouble
A report prevailed that the town of Potosi
was to be sacked, and Secessionis.s here hint
this is only an Introduction of scheme for the
capture of Ironton, and the ultimate seizure Of
ST. Louis
1t is reported here, by what's deemed reliable
Secession authority, that ls riHed cannon were
shipped up White River, Arkansas, last week. in
charge of Capt. Wade, Major Clark, and Fergus
McRea. all St. Loaisans, stined for Prices
army in this State A g.
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Breckenridge and other Traitors aS Work.
1 o....r,..r. Dat Thx, U .-a.,;,.... fAr., ..

Is prizes from Hatteras Inlet TO the Navy Yard.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. l2.-The Evening News
learns upon unquestonable authority that Messrs
Brsckipridge, Preston, Johnston, Dieshony, Will
liams Haws, Moore and others, Secession nota.
bles, are organizing large Rebel camp at Pres
tonburg, Floyd County. 1t says they ilsss
force Of 5000 Or 1000 men whom they are
drilling hours per day and that they are alarm.
ing the mountaineers by circulating incredible
stnsies as to the Intention of the Government
The News asks the Government to place prompt
ly the requisite force in the ,ppun,ains around
which tine Union men may rally
Another lsunboas Launched. ~
81. LouIs. Oct. ls.-One of the gunboats ia
course of construction at Carondelet, was COM
pleted and launched yesterday.
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New York, Oct. 15-The steamer Peerless,
WHICH was purchased in Canada last Spring,
| under circumstances which led to the supposi
ton that she was intended for the service Of the
rebels, was yesterday chartered by the War De.
Dart,Dent
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Another Rebel Steamer Huns the Block.
sales.--future about the Naval Enga cement.

BALTIMORE, Oct. l5.-R. edmond papers state
that the steamer Nashville ran the blockade ut
Charleston, on the 18th inst, with Senator Ma
son, as Minister to France, On boaad. They were
accompanied by their SUITS and are now OH the
ocean. A~
Pensacola papers give a LIST of II wounded in
the Santa Rosa fight, at the hospital, including
j. bass"ell, OF the Sd D. S. Artillery and Jas.
Hallington, Of the list n. I. Artillery.
Another despatch, dated from New Orleans,
expresses the belief that sufficient force can be
organized to capture the whole Federal feet in
its present disabled condition. The Rebel feet
was in command of Commodore Hollins
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Secretary Cameron ana Suit at lndiana-
nNlla.

IHD1ANARoLIs, Oct. IA Hon. Simon Cameron,
Gen Thomas and Senator Chandler, of Michigan,
arrived here at II to night by special train from
St Louis. They were met at the depot by the
Governor and State officers and escorted to the
Executive Mansion by the 18th Regiment Of In.
funtry .t. J. rr-sl-s-y
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lcPecisi 70 on Loess nepuoncsn.I L..ss
sfaAcus., Oct Ten. cameron, s =
MEG ~ AGla.ans yen; 1ncmas, sP..s os'a.us!
night g Jenerson ana srIived ~ l,pson 'DoSs
nine o,eiock, yes.eloay %osn'ne "a. 49, 81
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nl'es' on Tut pscA :.Snt.nu - .sa...
mont ano ss1n uPou ~ s.l'ssa ue.s, ~. lazy
csi,e0 upon ven. Acnlnssly, ny . ). sps'une
nan Al nour WIN nIn, P,Oceeueu ~ eo'n Psny
wssn nun ano ny s'sr anu o:usa
men, 70 lesies ven. olv,slou ''i "
are 5ehca"peo mere: 49,
~ Az the ciose o. Tue ievlsw ven; o.uclon
made Q rev wcl-umed re"al.s 70 TUG srooPs'
expressing tne inquest sr.uncsuoI ~ tie con
ditlon 10 wnicn ne tound tnem' ana .He UTMOST s
connoence tna. ~ .ne nanus =. sscu me'i sne
nonor anu success VI w. 1Ih,n W.
ssie LOUD cuec,s ~e,U gwen ior uens 0l ,.s"l
On, fremont ana McAinssry, after wn,cn Ten.
cameron aua ms party, acnompeniea oy uen.
Fremont ana s'an, wen. Dy ~. 70 A.p.on'
tney Iev'."Su Men. Asp s:.: us a .ha, ~.
was s'so ~; ~ ~ s .. y a,;s 'on'.'"' -.
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Csaca an q ocout;po oxnedit;oo
Heherais Mchns'ry anu ssan'ey are W 'eih N
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ven. tr.'hou. - ou sho eve VI mo,ns, w :.
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nave very Iase hsei,,sence ~. 80, a.
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pr;cs,s .r,nSdssert;o,,s occ,,r ovsrn dsr ond
r sssnranees conId no nnnvered ~ ,Ieu hat
.,r ,saaI.s ~, ~ .hIs All, .S;,h no ,,.inhs
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,tan ,,,as =, .hs ,s., s,a ars nr,v ,,r,. .en.
tas frnn, ,,essr,ne in ,sroe bodies nv ihe s.anr.
800 - .he;r officers ,hst ;f thav arc cancht
:; W. Nv 49, ,.a;.ors and ~ tho s.or;es
wy L w." ,.raros ,.b;cb arc ;ndnstri.
-hoi ~ on,ou ous' .tss
nusty cHcuia.eu auons tnen 80 ...;,;os
tne aosp ..Us sbau Sas !, 81 IF
con,ii.'eu W ou' s.M,, we .;ti,Sns. ot
prooer'y' ourl.ns VI toNu anl i: asa"sn. ~,
women, are circuia'eu anu oeheseu -. a'.'ons
theh' hisht OF lsn o'tet ei.eels " n.s s wv,
~ VINO belonged 10 MS company uese. , "io"s
Win MN ana are ready W give 'ns'uee''e' up
From D,xie.
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Col. Rankins bound over.

ToRoSro, Oct. 12.-In Col. Rankin's case the
magistrates decided that he should be bound
over to take his trial At the hext Assizes, which
sets next week. Eg1 E4E
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Three More PRICES from Hatteras

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1.-THE schooners Ocean
Wave, Hatly Ryan and Mecca have been brought
as prizes from Hatteras Inlet to the Navy Yard.
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Nemigcaaeyys VickOvy Over part IF AcCxtOcHs
|'9 Ay1y Confirmed
RoLLA, Oct l4-The report brought here
! day Or two ago that battle took place On the
27th uft. between body Of Kansas troops Nm.
der Montgomery and Jcnnison and the advance
guard Of McCullocl,'s army and some State
guards under Judge Chenboult, is confirmed by
Dartics Just arrived from Springfield. The bat
lie commenced near Shanghaie, in Barton coun.
". and the rebels were driven back with tonsi.
de1able loss and pursued some 40 miles. Mont
pomery then fell hack ON Greenfield. Great
alarm was felt in Springfield least Montgomery
should attack that place aud the troops there
had rested on their arms several nights. Mont
gonery il said 70 have had 5000 men and the
rebels 2.40O. This statement can hardly lie re-
liable as we have had no previous advice that
such force Of Kansas troops was In that vicl
nifty. g
4 band of 500 inarauders, Rebels, encamped
at w ,lson's Mill on Bryants ford of the White
river, in Douglas County, we're attacked some
DAYS since by 4 body of Home Guards and 10 OF
them killed and 20 wounded. 81
Il is reported here that the 18th Illinois Regt.
under Gen. Wyman, had surprised and taken
Lebanon in Laclede County, with all the stores
ana provisions of the Heoels, but this needs
confirmation. =
From Fortress monroe and Hatteras Inlet.
FoRrREss MONROE, Oct. A.-The Spaulding
returned from Hatteras Inlet this morning, bring
ing up Gen. Mansfield, who has to-day taken
command at Camp Hamilton.
The entire loss Of the goth Indiana regiment
in its recent retreat from Chicomocomica was
49, No changes have taken place at Hatteras
Inlet WITHIN the last few days.
Contrabands came over last night from Sew
ell's Point, they sag there are 400 confedefatcs
at that point and large number this side of
Norfolk u h
Lieut.. Maury, Of the gun boat louisiana, two
or three days since found rebel vessel in the
narrow opening this side Of Oregon Inlet W ich
was fitting out as a priva;eer. He took posses
sion Of and burned the vessel, The rebels were
in force in the vicinity.
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ESTRAY. e e ~ Yes
IL SMALL BAY HoRsE-sIx YEARS OLD -
Taken up by VIM. A. Miller living In Washiurtou Towr
hay horse bota hind feet whhs and snip on ths NOE
euppassd TO DO six years old last spring Posted hef:
Richard Talbot j. p and appraised 1t Fifty Dollar ~
Abraham Miller, James slayen and Henry stasksr Jux
2ssh, 4. D. 1861. JOHN LAHEE, Clerk Dist. Court.
aagl3.uonS By J. w. Halasy, Deputy,
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Later from Europe.

ST. JOINS, Oct. ll.-Steamship Glasgow from
Liverpool I'd via Queenstown Sd, passed Cape
Race this p M, with four days later news.
The London Times has an article on Fremonts
recent proclamation, It says the document j.
not to be wondered at, and the adoption of thu
abolition doctrine may if strife goes on be sue
cessfully urged upon the United States Govern
ment, but fears the result of such q measure
wouldn't be satisfactory. a.rue5
A London Company il being formed for cot
ton cultivation at Queens Land, with Coolit
labor. e.. 81 sS
A submarine telegraph cable has been success
fully laid from Malta to Alexandria
The Paris Constitutional asserts that the ne
gotiation relative to the Intervention in Mexico
had reached no definite result. No convention
whatever has yet been drawn up. a ~
The St. Petersburg Bee predicts the esrly re
cognition by France of the Southern Confeder.
acy. O. e. W. g. g
The Anglo-French commercial treaty wen,
into operation on the LIST inst. G5g.f-a illEES
An Imperial decree opens the principal French
ports for the Importation Of cotton and wooden
yarns from England and Belgium. M
The Bank Of France has further advanced the
rate Of discount from ST to g. per cent.
The Paris Bourse showed decline. Rentes
quoted at 6sf 40c.
1t is reported France would iHterpose between
Italy and Spain. "a, ~ 1865 Il, l. Fl :. I
Commercial by Glasgow. a15,
Liverpool-Breadstuffs generally quiet and
firm. Various circulars report -four easier at
37s@SOs. Wheat quiet and steady. Red vest
ern los 4d@lOs Sd; red southern l2s white
western l2s@l2s Sd; white southern l2s 6dQ
l8s. 80 80. ~ j, =, 49, a 81
Corn active and advanced Cd; mixed is quoted
at 42s Cd; yellow Sis 6d@32s; white s5sQS5si6d.
Kentucky Appointments.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1l.-Capt. Thomas J.
Wood and Lieut.. Col. Richard W. JohpSon,
both of Kentucky, and attached to o. s. caval-
~, were to-day appointed Brigadier Generals
Of volunteers, and assigned command uuder Gen.
Sherman in Kentucky.
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Treasury Notes.

new York, Oct 1.-The Assistant Treasury
at this port has been authorized by the Secre.
tary OF the Treasury to receive two year six per
cent Treasury notes in exchange q. par tor the
Z 8 10 notes from any individual or corporations
who may desire 10 profit by the conversion.
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From Gen. BanksS Column.
DARNEsvlLLE, Oct. 1S.-Everything was quiet
along the line yesterday. Nothing transpired of
general interest in camp. Capt. Stone, Provost
Marshal, has seized and confscated vast
amount Of liquors and arrested many sellers.
NO More lsasses.
WASHINGTON, Get. l5.--To save trouble to all
CONCERNED it is officially announced that the
Government has ceased to grant passes to go
South through the q. s. lines.
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The Legislature of Connecticut met in extra
session at Hartford on Wednesday, the 9th inst,
and Gov. Buckingham sent IN his message on
the same day Henry G. Deming, National
Union man, was elected Speaker of tho House
in place of Mr.. Brandegee, who is detained from
his seat by sickness. The Governor allpdes in
appropriate terms to the death of Cen Lyon,
who was native of that State, and recommends
the Legislature to assume the payment of the
expenses incurred in bringing on his body. He
asks for authority to raise more troops for the
war, without being confined to, the quota called
for by Congress, and says ifhe had not been re.
stricted he would now have had fifteen thousand
men In the field ~. i.s
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WAsHiSaTor, Oct. l2.-The Norfolk Day.
Book, received this morning, contains dispatch
es from near New Orleans, giving an account of
surprise and attack made on Col. Billy Will
sons Zouavss, on Santa Rosa Island, on the
Sth inst.
Detachtae..:s from several Mississippi, Loaisi
ana and Alabama regiments n ade landing in
the night. aud drove in Wilson's piekets, after
wards fierce fight began.
The Zouaves of CO.. Wilson are credited with
having fought with great bravery, and the re-
bells admit : Joss of about 40 killed and 80
wounded.
Z The rebels claim to have spiked the guns of
the Zouaves and destroyed all their camp eqnip
age.
They also claim to have committed great
slaughter among the Zouaves, but gave no mum.
Der Of the killed. They also say that they car
RED of q number of prisoners.