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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24
From Washington
WAsHINGroN, A

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.
The most reliable information concerning
the disunionists is that they are slowly mo-
wing their forces to the line of the Potomac,
in force certain of their programme to en-
ter Maryland and encourage and support
the revolutionary spirit in that State with
ultimate designs on Washington.
An order was issued from the Adjutant
Generals Office to-day appointing the Off
GERS of the regular army, in the principal
cities, disbursing officers. of the funds ap-
prOpriated by Congress for collecting, drill
ing and organizing the volunteers, under the
act authorizing the President to accept the
services of FIVE hundred thousand men, &c.
They are charged with the payment of all
proper claims presented to them under this
acts and duly authorized and certified to-day
by the various recruiting officers. The
premium for accepted recruits, as laid down
in paragraph l35 in general regulations,
viii, however, not be allowed in the volun-
teer service.
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From BaItimOre-FOrtress Monroe
Threatened.

BALTIMORE, Aug. II.
The Federal scouts last Sunday succeed
ed in capturing three notorious Secessionist
bridge burners, at New creek.
A force of /, 100 Secessionists is reported
near Romney; the Federal troops are at
New creek bridge. and expect to be attack
ed by them. The Federals have been rein
forced. - edez "a -!
"A large number of fugitives from Vir-
ginia--men, women and children--in great
distfsss, are daily passing through Western
Virginia.
A flag of truce. yesterday conveyed Mr..
Wheeler, formerly U. S. Minister to Nicar-
aqua, to the Confederate pickets beyond
Newmarket bridge. and flag of truce just
in from Norfolk with Corporal Hutlbus of
the Connecticut regiment, released for at
tention to Col. Gardiner at Bulls Run.
He states that a considerable number of
released prisoners, including several chap
lains. will reach Old Point to- morrow. He
thinks The Confederates are preparing to
attack Folt Monroe. That measure is
now popular in the Confederate camps, and
appropriate material is being collected in
large quantities at Norfolk. The attack
viii be made within week. He thinks the
report about an inland attack on Fortress
Monroe perfect absurdity.
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From New York.
New York, Aug.l5.

New York, Aug-l5.
Geo. n. Saunders, late Navy Agent, is a
defaulter to the amount of &2l 900. A pro-
cess is issued against his sureties.
Washington specials say: 1t is under
stood that Secretary Seward intends inform
ing Lord Lyons Immediately that British
subjects are engaged in furnishing aid to the
Rebels, in direct violation of the Queens
proclamation.
The Commercial has information that
Gen. Pillow broke up camp at New Madrid
and moved back to Randolph. -
Seven steamers were seized at Memphis
on Tuesday, and went to New Madrid,
bringing Pillows command back, arriving
Friday at noon. The passengers, during
the meantime, we're detained at Memphis,
and suffered severely. The movement is
supposed to be on account of the active
preparations of Fremont at Cairo.
Special to the Post: Il is reported that
evidence has been discovered, showing that
when JEFF. Davis resigned his seat in the
United States Senate, he made ont list of
the men who were to be made officers in
the rebel army.
Mr.. Maynard, of Tennessee, arrived here
yesterday, without molestation on his way
Passes are now required on all the roads
leading to Washington. .......
Thirty thousand letters for our troops are
received here daily.
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THE NEWS.

The Geographic news, which occupies
most of our space to-day, is quite interest
ing. In Missouri, the Rebels claim great
victory in the late fight at Springfield, be-
cause our little army fell back to Rolla after
licking" them; for fear of being overpow-
cred by their great numbers. They are
becoming more confident of final success,
and consequently more impudent. Mis-
souri,, equally with Virginia, is to be great
and bloody battlefield, and we sincerely
hope Government viii no longer hold back
reiaforeements, to the ruin of the cause in
the. Southwest, when it has a plenty of men.
If we had only been reinforced by two or
three regiments, Lyon and Sigel would
have scattered the Rebels all over the
Ozark mountains, and carried such conster-
nation to their ranks that they never would
have been rallied.
The news from our army on the Potomac
looks little bad, but it must be remem-
bered that we have only one side of the
question from there, the Government hav-
ing forbidden that the movements of the
Union troops be made public by the tele-
graph, after the 10th of this month. A big
fight is inevitable there soon, according to
BUR belief. The Rebels seem TO be drawing
near our line. They have perhaps 10000
men, and have not the means to support
hem much longer. They cannot afford to
wait to be starved out, as Gen. Scott pro-
,osed some time ago. They will be com
,elled to. fight. 1t is the opinion of Nc
Jlellan that an attack on the Potomac may
,s expected soon.
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Latest from Fort Scotia Missouri
Force Approaching.

The Leavenworth Conservative of Thurs.
day has the following: Mr.. VIM. DennisOu,
of the Fort Scott Home Guards, arrived
here yesterday morning, with dispatches
from General Lane, at Fort Scott, to Major
Prince.
Reliable information had reached Fort
Scott that Gen. Rains, with 5000 or 1000
Missourians. was at Nevada, Nc, twenty
miles distant, and was momentarily expect.
ed to move upon the Fort. Rains VS.
constantly receiving accessions. It W&
reported the rebels have six pieces of artil-
lery. There seemed no doubt whatever Of
the truth of the reports.
Mr.. Dennison passed Col. Montgomery
supply train two miles this side of Mound
City. Montgomery's, Weer's and John,
sons commands will be hurried forward to
aid the 800 men now at the Fort.
Before this, doubtless, earth works have
been thrown up; and if the different COM
mands of Kansas volunteers can concen-
trate in season, Rains will be sure of de-
feat, provided an attack be made.
Reports are continually reaching Fort
Scott of continued depredations the Mis-
sourians, Arkansans and renegade CherO.
KEGS upon the inhabitants of the Neutral
I Lands.
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THE Par AND PExsIoN OF OUR VoLrS'
TEERs.-The following recapitulation atiCra'
useful information to volunteers and then
families:
1. After being mustered into the servo
of the United States, volunteers are entI'ls4
20 pay the same as regular troops.
2. Ifdisabled by wounds received ID M
vice or disease contracted in service insy
are entitled to an invalid pension duEIos
life, or as long as the disability continue.
g.. If any are killed or die in the seF'lcs
of the United States, leaving widow "
is entitled to what pay, is due her busOAlIa
and pension. If there is no widow W
child or children of such volunteers are 81
titled to the pay, and pension until 'H''
are sixteen years of-age.
4. If there is no widow or child under 'A
teen years of age, the other heirs OF oss Zee
dent are entitled to the pay due the Fo!un
teer at the time Of his death-no penS'0O'
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From Chicago.

Especial Dispatch to the Missouri Democrat
CHICAGO, Aug. II.
The Secretary of War has ordered the
Governor of Illinois to prepare all the men
at his disposal for instant removal to ST.
Louis.
We are not advised how many are ready
to move upon the Governors order, but
have no doubt that if st. Louis is threaten
ed, both Illinois and Wisconsin will send
all the men that you can provide with mus
kets. Gov. Yates is of the opinion that all
the regiments in the State rendered to the
Government, can be filled without difficult
ty. The offers of companies are very nu-
merous, and the war spirit of the people is
at fever heat. Excitement here in relation
to the affair near Springfield continues to
be intense; the sorrow for the loss of Lyon
is intensified by the knowledge that he was
so unpardonably neglected by the War De-
partment.
Great rejoicing at Fremont's action in re-
lation to your secession police. Put them
through is the word.
Advices from Cairo report Hardee at
Greenville with 10000 men. He is said
to be disp:rited and sick of the war.
Pillow is at Sekeston, or whereabouts,
with 1900. Woods, at Charleston, full
of rebels. A squad of our cavalry cut off
to-day. Loss. 4.
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washingtOn-An Attack Apprehended.


/ WAsHINGToN, Aug. 18.
! The Tri6une's Washington CORES fondent
says an attack on Washington is looked for
by many Of the best informed officers. The
Rebels have advanced their lines, and are
In force within a short distance of the river,
and are gathering means of transportation.
They have large encampments on this side
of Fairfax, but probably the bulk of the ad-
vance corps is on the upper Potomac.
Secretary Welles expresses himself in ia
yor of closing Southern ports by proclama-
ton, at once.
We have the highest authority for saying
that not one Government in Europe has
demonstrated against the closing of the
Rebel ports.
The World's correspondent says: There
are no well authenticated accounts of the
movements of the Rebels in this vicinity {;
until the Government scouts bring more
decided reports. there need be no fear of a
direct attack upon Washington.
The enemy's batteries down the river are
assuming formidable proportions. and if they
succeed in closing the navigation of the
Potomac, it will be difficult to prevent
their crossing into Maryland.
Close Reconnaissance indicate that the
As0oeIS are CIosluS III ou our lines. ne
city is full of secession rumors to-day. We
have various accounts of the rapid aud near
approach of from 40. 900 to GOO. 900 Reb-
els under Beauregard, Lee, Johnston and
jeff. Davis; but all accounts agree that
they are coming Immediately down upon
Washington. Our military men don't seem
to be alarmed.
Tie startling announcement made recent
ly that Englan and France had formed an
alliance, with view to combined action on
American affairs, is untrue. The facts are
that three weeks ago NJ. Thouvenal, the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, trans
mitted note to the English Government,
proposing that the two cabinets come to a
closer understanding with respect to the
United States. To this note the English
Cabinet sent message asking for more
explicit statement. The reply received was
a proposition that England should unite
with France for the purpose of procuring,
in the autumn, supply of cotton and to-
bacco from the United States. The Eng
lish Government then responded that it
could enter into no such engagement.
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Robert MeBratuey, Esq, a gentleman ex-
tensively known in Kansas, and who has
lately. been appointed Register of the juno
ton City Land Office, writes as follows 10
the editor of the Topeka Record, in rela-
ton to the indians that were said to have
congregated on the northwest: za
"Perhaps nothing was further from their
thoughts than the idea of making war upon
the whites. The white settlers and hunters
mingled freely among them, without fear or
suspicion. Yhe settlers upon the RePubli-
can, on the Solomon and the Smoky Hill,
continue quietly on their claims, utterly I'M
conscious of being exposed to the fanciful
dangers assigned them by your Extra ,
That there has been already some fighting
among the wild tribes to the west, and that
there will be more before winter, is very
probable; but that any of these tribes will
turn their arms against the whites, Che Dor
der men do not believe-and if they can
afford to be increduloas, certainly think
that The people of Topeka, Leavenwortb.
jackson. AachisoH and Doniphan ought to
/ possess their souls in patience
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Troops Fired upon by Rebels.

OErf EhooN VIII mug IO'
While Col. StifeI's Fifth Regiment Mis-
souri, Reserve Corps and l.Worthington' IS
Fifth Iowa were coming down the river on
Government steamers yesterday, they were
frequently fired upon with cannon and
small arms by Secessionists from the banks,
killing one and wounding seven or eight of
the troops.
There is great excitement among people
along the river, in consequence of greatly
exaggerated accounts of the battle near
Springfield, which is represented as great
victory for the Secessionists.
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Gen. SigeI Safe-Our Loss only 400
McCuIloch Killed. 81.

81 LOUIS, aug. TO.
A messenger from Gen. Sigel arrived
early this morning, and reports Gen. Sigel
fifteen miles this side of Lebanon. expecting
to reach Rolla to-day He. Lad not been
molested on the route.
Gen. Lyon was buried on Col. Pheips's
farm near Springfield.
It is reported that the Rebels had entered
Springfield, and were encamped in and
around the town. z - 1z-~
The messenger also states the whole
number of killed, wounded and missing on
the Federal side does not exceed 400 and
McCnlloch and number of the Rebel Off
GERS were killed.
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Missouri.

ST. Louis, Aug. 5.
The fleet of ten steamers, which has been
laid up fifteen miles below here for some
time past, was brought here to-day, by or
der of Gen. Fremont to prevent possibility
of their being taken by rebels.
Gen. Pope has about completed the ap-
pointment of the Committee OF Safety iu
the counties of his department., according TO
special orders already telegraphed. Since
the adoption of this plan for the preserve
ton of property, acts of violence have ma
lerially diminished, and it is believed in 3
short time viii entirely cease. =
Ii is stated that SC nae seven thousand rebel
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Our Foreign ReIatiOns-Gen. Butler
Rebel Movements Upon Maryland.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IS.
Our foreign relations attract the atten-
ton of the Government at present The
Administration at all hazards will maintain
its rights to close the rebel ports. The
question is now under discussion between
our Government and those of England and
France, and it is believed that our rights
will be fully conceded.
The National Zqtelligencer has a theory
that ex-Minister Faulkner is not imprisoned
because he intended to join the rebel army,
but that he is held as hostage for Con-
gresham Ely, and Magraw and Harris,
non-combatants, now in the hands of the
enemy.
Major General Butler has been authoriz-
ed to raise division of 5000 men in Mas
sachusetts, and is TO be granted leave of alb
sence to superintend in person the organi-
cation of the division.
The efforts of the rebels to gather Mary
land into the secession fold have not been
abandoned. Gen. Tilghman, who was de-
posed from his military rank las. spring,
by Gov. Hicks. and subsequently, restored
by the State Legislature, is organizing the
disunionists in the lower counties of Mary
land. He is about to proceed to Accomac,
to take command of the Virginia forces
there, and march them up into the middle
of the Eastern shore of Maryland as the
nucleus for the formation of rebel army
there, which shall, if it can do nothing
else, control the elections in the Fall, so as
to secure disunion majority in the Legis-
lature, and enable the Secessionists to pass
a secession ordinance, or perhaps to force
an ordinance of secession that may be pass
ed by the present Legislature at its adjourn
ed session.
The States of Kentucky and Tennessee
have been constituted a separate Military
command, to be called the Department of
Cumberland, Gen. Robert Anderson, com
handing.
Gen. Sumner was ordered day to raise
without delay, column of 6, 200 or 1O.-
600 Californians and take them into Texas
and Arkansas. The dispatch went by tel
egrsph and pony.
The Tribune says the Southern pirates
are playing desperate and bloody game.
Our correspondent this morning gives the
statement of British sailor who had been
impressed to serve as gunner on board the
Speed, by which it appears that on the 31st
July, near Nays Head, the pirates attacked
and took possession of British vessel
which they burned after having destroyed
the entire crew. Ross having refused to
fight against his countrymen, was shot at
and wounded by the Captain of the Speed,
and confined in irons. He escaped by aid
of fellow sailor who had also been i'm
pressed. Ross is endeavoring to make his
way North and lay the subject before the
proper British officials.
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Reported Fight at Fort Fillmore.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 10.
An extra of the Houston Telegraph of
the 10th. reports fight on the 25th of
July, between Col. Baylor's command and
Federal troops at Fort Fillmore, resulting in
the defeat Of the latter, with thirty killed
and wounded. Two lieutenants were killed /;
Southerners unhurt. The Federals fed and
were pursued, and the whole command
taken prisoners, 500 in number.
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Another Battery at Aqua Creek-FrOm
Kentucky. -. -.r-
WASHINGTON, Aug. II.

"ASh1NOION1 i6'
A special to the Post says
A new battery has been erected by the
enemy at point mile or two below Aqua
creek. Rebels yesterday suddenly opened a
fire on the steamer Pocahontas, but inflicted
no damage.
This is the fourth battery which has been
erected at that point. It's situation is very
near the shore of the river.
Officers report that unless Government
takes immediate action to expel the Rebels
from these positions on the banks of the
river, navigation will be completely closed.
The eneny's batteries already command a
large part of the Potomac.
Since our capitalists have taken the new
Government loan so freely, the Treasury
Department entertains no doubt that it will
be largely taken abroad, in spite of the
croaking of newspapers.
Advices which have been received here
from Kentucky state that the new Union
Legislature will request Breckenridge and
Powell to resign their seats in the Senate.
The Union men in Kentucky and Ten
nessee say that great Federal victory in
Virginia, when the next battle occurs, will
extinguish the rebellion in those States.
The Rebels continue their barbarous
practice of firing on our pickets. Gases of
this kind occur nearly every night.
Judge Nelson, of Tennessee, is in Jail at
Richmond.
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The report of Gen. Price to Gov. D..
son admits that the force under his i'm
diate command 10 the late battle snfs,-,
loss of 197 killed and 1000 won.y
There is no question the Rebels .rs :,
terribly. It is beloved General p,.,
wounds will prove fatal. ''
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Seizure Of GsSeceshss Funds.


NEW I Uhh, mug. TO.
ThoS. v. Seville. violent secessionist,
was arrested on the arrival of the Persia,
with f4O, eco sterling in Bank of England
notes, the proceeds of loan for the Confed-
crate States Seville is native of New
Orleans, about so years old, and very
wealthy. A number of letters and impor-
taut papers we're also found upon his per-
son.
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Presentment of secession sheets.

NEW IoRK, aug. 10.
The Grand Jury in the U. S. Circuit
Court presented the N. Y. Journal Of Com
naerce, Netcs, Day Book, FTeenson's journal
and BrooklyD Eagle, for expressing sym
pathy with the Rebels, to ask advice of the
Court in matters-saying they will be glad
TO learn their conduct, which is subject to
indictment and condign punishment.
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WHY are Col. Learnard and other Kansas
gentlemen belonging to the Kansas regi-
ments not at their posts, in Missouri! They
seem to be vibrating between Fit Scott and
Laavenworth. as their names appear in the
dai!ies almost every day, under the head OF
DISTINGUISHED arrivals. If other persons
can oct back to the army, why can't they
Their services belong to the Government
and they ought 10 remain at their posts.
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FromCairo.

CAIRO, Aug, 16.
Gun-boats went to within three or four
miles Of New Madrid last night. No impor-
tant discovery made. From appearances
there it was thoughtful a small force is left
there. 1t is reported that Pillow with his
men is at Sekeston.
Lieut. Mitchell, from Cape Girsrdeau, re-
ports commerce entirely deserted, citizens
apprehending it would be sacked and, burned
by the RsbeIs.
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A Union Convention has been esrs3 ;;
Leayenworth, TO nominate candidates :
the various city offices. The call is w.,
numerously signed, and the COnserr,,
"hails this movement as the answer Of ~,
riotic hearts to the appeal for unauimirv !,
the support of the Government in its bor,
of greatest peril"
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He who never forgets bis old friends anu
cherishes his attachment for them as ever.
no matter how much time. space or fOrtun.
have kept them apart-is one of those T shs
beings with whom God has endowed tps
earth, that society may not utterly WIZ.
through the influence of ingraiitude , e"
ishness. and the ineessanl changes ID "'
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troops are approaching Ironton from the
South. The Federal troops in that region
are posted at Pilot Knob, Ironton and Ar
cadIa, three villages which lie about Two
miles apart in . narrow valley. the entrance
to which can easily be defended by artillery
and flank movements are not apprehended
in consequence of the imprscticable condi-
ton of the roads around the valley.
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Col. 'enn's0n returned this week, and :,
now at work in Southern Kansas orpan;s:
his regiment Of Independent Rangers ~. :
is to be attached TO Gen. Lanes D.
Horses. equipments, sbarp's rife. a'
sabers, viii be furnished them By NJ. -
Gen. Fremont. N41!o'
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New York and the War.

INV OEh1 mug To-
There are now 48 regiments forming in
this city, full and incomplete. Regiments
will doubtless now be forwarded as rapidly
as possible The. city can probably send
5000 men in few days.
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The reports are conflicting in regard to
the death of McCullooh. We fear it is too
good news to be true. A proclamation sP-
pears over his signature, since the battle
but that is no. conclusive evidence in our
mind that he is not dead, as some other
rebel may have signed his name in order to
keen his demise in the dark.
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From st. Louis.

ST. Louis, Aug. IS.
The Provost Marshal has issued orders
against wearing concealed weapons by citi
zens, and interdicted the sale or giving
away of any description of firearms by gum
smiths or other dealers, except by special
permit.
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Secession Honey Seized.

ST. LOUIS, aug. II.
A detachment of U. s. troops from Cape
Girardeau seized $3.50 belonging to a
bank at st. Genevieye yesterday by order
of Gen. Fremont and brought it to this city
to-day. 1t is understood, this money was
being, or would be used for the benefit of
the secession cause in that section.
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Privateer Jea. Davis Again.
PmLAnELpHIA. Aup.

The Charleston Courier of the 9Th an
nounces the arrival there of the officers of
the bark Rowena, from Laguyra. captured
by a priyateer: and also states that the
privateer JEFF, Davis has captured large
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Railroad Track Torn Up.

CAIRo, aug. 10.
Since the withdrawal of the Eighteenth
Regiment from the vicinity of Charleston,
the Rebels have torn up the track and de-
stroyed culverts on the Cairo & Fulton
Railroad.