The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-10
THE NEWS.

First California regiment, who was killed at the
battle of Balls Bluff on the 2lst of October, ar
rived in this city yesterday. The body is now iy-
ing in state in the Governors Room, at the City
Hall, where it will remain until Monday. The
public will be admitted to view the remains to-
day, between the hours of eleven O'Clock in the
morning and three O'Clock in the afternoon.
The United States steamer Powhatan arrived at
this port yesterday from the mouth of the Missis.
sippi and Key West. She left the Southwest Pass
on the 2Sth ult., at which time everything was
quiet there; but the blockading squadron was ex-
pecting visit from the rebel hotla. The Pow
hatan has returned from a chase Of two thousand
miles in search of the rebel privateer Sumter. She
arrived at Maranham, Brazil. three days after the
Sumter left that port and on the 5th ult. passed
within sixty miles of her. The Sumter was last
ported at st. Thomas, and the Iroquos had started
in pursuit of her. narrative of the cruise of the
Powhatan. together with list Of her officers, is
given in another column.
The passport regulations were rgidly enforced
yesterday in the case of the passengers of the
steamers Arago, Kangaroo and Glasgow. Police
Superintendent Kennedy attended personally to
the matter, and saw that the rules Of the federal
government were not infringed upon. Nearly all
the passengers were found to be provided with
the proper papers.
We publish to-day letter Of much interest from
our Berlin correspondent dated on the 23d Of Octo-
Der, in which he describes the brilliant scene which
took place in that city on the occasion Of the public
entry of the King and Queen of Prussia after their
coronation at Konigsberg. The procession of the
different trades, with the subsequent illumination
of the capital, were very spirited and brilliant af
fairs. He also gives full account Of the grand
coronation ball which was given at Konigsberg
few days before with notes Of the appearance and
dresses Of the principal personages present.
In another part Of to-day's paper we publish a
letter from rebel soldier who, tired of the mise
ries and sufferngs Of the secession camps took the
first opportunity to desert from the ranks of
treason and to return to the fold and protection Of
his fathers banner. We commend his words of
wisdom to the general public, and more especially
to those who shelter lurking treason in their
bosoms. The letter is written in style which
shows that the author is of high class Of intclli-
gence He clearly portrays the decentralization
and despair Of the rebel army, and like, true
patriot, has not forgotten to say word in behalf
of his deluded countrymen. The letter is well
worth reading.
Our correspondence from Kentucky, published
this morning gives some interesting accounts Of
the recent Union victory at Camp Wildcat The
suferings Of our volunteers in the dcsolate region
of country where they are now encamped are also
fully described 1t is said that the position of the
Union troops is very trying, while rebel spies are
daily providing about their encampments.
The vote for Governor of Maryland, as far as re-
ceived, foots up as follows
Augustus w. Bradford, Union... .......... a. CSC
Benz. 9: Howard, secession. ............. 1888
Union majority. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 26,77s
United States Senator Henry Wilson, Of Massa-
chusetts has contract from the government to
furnish ten thousand pairs Of shoes at cost Of two
dollars pair
An Irish brigade is to be raised in the Western
part of this State with its headquarters at Roches
ter. Rev. Daniel Moore, pastor Of st. Mary's
church in Rochester, is the head of the movement,
and there is no doubt he will succeed.
In the hospitals Of Washington, Georgetown and
Alexandria, on the LIST inst, there were nine hun.
dred and twenty nine sick and wounded soldiers
Two hundred and eighty-one Of the number belong
to New York regiments, and eleven are officers.
William Grinstead, John E. Lewis, James E.
Middleton, Moses Norton, John McConahey, P. s.
Freshman, John Stockton, A. G. Walker, Milton
Snyder, f. Rock, Charles Hedrick and r. W. Gro.
gan, who are among the wealthiest citizens Of Ka.
nawha, Va, are now prisoners Of war in Wheeling
They all secessonists and are held as hostages
Bragadocia Buckner, the Kentucky rebel, some
time since asserted that he would date his
dispatches at his headquarters in Louisville within
twenty days. Tho time is up, and now he an
nounces that he will enter that city on the first day
Of December.
The United States steamer Connecticut came
down from the Navy Yard this afternoon, and
anchored in the North river.
The Board Of Excise met yesterday for the pur.
pose of holding their final session. but after exam
lining several applications for licenses, they adjourn
ed to the 30th instant in consequence of the panic
created among unlicensed liquor dealers when they
discovered that by the thirteth section Of the ex.
else law they were liable to be sued by any per-
son who saw fit to prosecute them. As large
number Of them have been sued by some Nassau
street lawyers, the Board decided to give them
further opportunity to apply for licenses.
and as several new complaints and notices Of pro.
secution have been given, and judgments obtained
and executions issued against them and their pro-
perty, many of them have concluded that it is
risk Of wilfully violating the excise law.
The sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about 700
bales, closing with much steadiness at &C. 2iIc for
mddng uplands. The -four market some loss buoy.
ant and active, while prices without quotablc
change. Tho common qualities OF wheat were rather
easier, whc desirable shipping qualities rm The
chief demand was for export. Corn was In bet
ter request. The sales were active and q.
about &c. advance. Tho chief demand was for
shipment 10 tho eastward and for export
Pork was heavy and dull while moderate sales OF mess
made at SIS SIS &c. and prime at 50 SO 80 s2H
Sugars-owing to the incemency OF the weather sales
were light and confined TO 200 300 hhds in lots
and 70 boxes, at steady prices Coffee was quiet but
steady small lot Of Maracabo (l5o bags) sold at l.
Freghs were heavy and low TO English ports To Iyor
pool corn was lohd., and wheat Id III I'd in bulk
and bags To London engagements were moderate To
| Havre wheat was at &c, and -four at about $50
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] THE FREMONT QUESTION IN Missouri
| The st. Louis Democrat of November &
publishes long memorial from citizen,
| Of Missouri to President Lincoln, in de-
fence of Gen. Fremont and in behalf of his