New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-10-26
News, Rumors, Lies, etc., from Northern
.. Sources r. l-
From the Cincinnati Commercially

From the Cincinnati Commercial g.
WASHINGTON, Oct l4.-The condition of our In
dian affairs, with reference to the rebellion, justly
attracts much attention here. Commissioner Doe's
late extended time among the leading tribes north
of the Missouri showed that the chiefs are still
loyal, but evil infuenses are extensively at work
ameng the people. . -
A large mail from the Indian country, received
here yesterday from Government agents, confirms
this view, in most points, but urges immediate
action here in sending troops thither. Dr. Burly,
the agent at the Yanctown- Sioux District under
date OF the 9th plt, reports that the Indians there
had become turbulent and demanded q council,
the result of which was unsatisfactory to them,
when the warriors gathered inforce and threaten
ed to burn the Agency buildings and drive him
away. He asks for two companies, and says un-
less the Federal forces in that section are in.
creased much evil cannot but result. 80
From the New York HeraldT N
WASHINGTON, October l5.-It is evident now
that the whole shore, from Shipping Point at the
mouth of the Quantico, to the mouth of the Chapa
mansic is lined with batteries, in which are mount
ed several rifed guns, and others, 6-inch and 9nci
Shells There are six batteries in the distance tht
main one at Shipping Point has four guns, and tht
others have at least two. Every vessel drawing
six feet is obliged to pass for four miles with
in three-fonrths Of mile ofthese batteries.
A contraband states that there are no rebe
troops this side of Flint Hill, except pickets at
Vienna and Sumter's Hill, on the Leudoun and
Hampshire Railroad. The main body Of the en-
emy is concentrated on the line of Flint Hill, Fair.
aXCourt-house and Fairfax Station, on the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad General Bonham conf
Fairfax Court house. He eeard nothing of General
Johnston. He states that there is great deal OF
sickness in their camps, principally the black
| measles. .,g. ~ o..
that body of rebel cavalry proceeded from Rom
ney to the mouth of the upper branch of the Po
tomac, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
| crosses the line, and destroyed the bridge which
| cost the company 100000.
| 1t is believed generally that their show along
their lines is feint merely, though it is asserted
that they are in considerable force and have beer
| increased within two weeks. Certainly none O
| our operations are predicated on assumptions to
| the contrary.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-Captain Henry Clay, son
of Col CLAY, who fell at Buena Vista, and grand
son of Henry Clay, has been appointed Assistant
Adjutant General to Gen. Richard W. johnson, to
serve in Kentucky. - ...
to his mother, bidding her farewell says there has
been no hope of escape since Banks crossed above
| and Mcclellan had advanced little further for
ward. The rebel army OF the Upper Potomac
| would he crushed.
| The Government feels the increasing necessity
| of raopeung full communications with the West
| and will take immediate measures to pnt in orde
| the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Col. Lander il
detailed to take the whole matter in charge. Thi
| gave rise to the rumor of his appointment to
| Major Generalshp. = EF .a. p.
The report from New Orleans of successful at
tack upon our vessels at the head of the Passes
| disc""!led at the Navy Department. Hollins i
known to be great and lying boaster.s
The True Democrat, of Peoria, ILL.,, has been de
MED the right of the mails.
| ITO the Associated Press
| BALTIMORE, Oct. l6.-Passengers from Old Pon
| bring the announcement of the loss Of the Unite
States steamer Saranac at the mouth of the Mssis
| sipPi in storm.
| INDspEEDENCE, Mo-, Oct l5.-The Santa Fe ma
reached here yesterday morning with dates to tn