New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-07


the LIST inst. New-Gransda has, by the Convention
three months in which to take testimony and OF 'n'
Mr.. Carlisle, the counsel FOR that Republic, will prob
ably avail himself. Judge Dean and the Hon. oSlnuei
S. Cox of Ohio represented thirty or forty cases. sD'
the Hons. Reyerdy johnson, Thomas smith, Truman
Smith, and MeSsrs Dayidee and Cox, Of washington
are counsel for the other parties.
HATTERAs INLET TO BE HELD.
The War Department yesterday cent an order 70
Gen. Wool to permanently hold Hatteras Inlet.
SOLDIERS PENsIoNED.
The Pension Bureau has already commenced PEN
sonsg the soldiers wounded during the present war;
THE PENSACOLA.
The new steamer Pensacola will leave here In few
day, probably for New.YOrk.
RECEPTION OF TROOPS.
The War Department Is receiving troops as fast ss
they can be conveniently armed and assigned positions
COMMODORE sTRIEGHAM.
Commodore Stringhsm transacted business at the
Navy Department to-day and will at once return TO
the feet.
AFFAIRS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The Hon. John Covods arrived here to-day, and ef
fected an arrangement as TO prevent any conflict
between the Federal aud State authorities. Gov.
Curtin will be instructed to commission all regiments
authorized TO be raised in Pennsylvania by the War
Department giving all volunteers the benefit OF the
State appropriation, while the United States will eloIhe
and organize them.
RECoNNOIss iNCE.
A reconnaissance was made to-day along the whole
frontier of the Federal army in Virginia from point
opposite the Chain Bridge TO Alexandria. The con-
diton Of all the camp ia excellent, and strict military
discipline was everywhere enforced. Toe soldiers
anxious to meet tho enemy, however large may be his
numbers.
THE FIRING TO-DAY.
The heavy firing this morning was from battery
practice which persons miles distant construed into an
engagement, battle having from day day been pre-
dcted by many owing to the APPROACH Of the two
armies.
ANOTHER REBEL FORTIrICATl0S.
The Confederates have taken possession Of, and
erected eathworks on bill about mile south Of aud
commanding the residences Of Hilbert vandeerwercken
and Gilbert vanderberger four miles from the Chain
Bridge. Both Of thes. houses are occupied by our
pickets, while the pcke,s Of the enemy are clearly
within sight.
The firing between them 10 frequent, each party
availing himself Of every opportunity for shot tn
feared the Confcdeaes Intend shellng those houses
which belong 10 well-known Union men. Last night
while on picket duty in the neghborhood of the res
denoe Of Mr. Yandeerwercken sergeant Ives and pa
vate william Fogarty Of company 4, Ninth Iasschu-
ssita regiment were taken prisoners.
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. MCCLELLAN.
Gen Mcclellan cro,sed Long Bridge last night, and
passed along the ouiposts Of tie Army, returning by
way Of the Chain Bridge TO personally satisfy hmsef
OF the condition Of hsirs and arrived in Washington
before midnight His habits Of waichfulness and
industry have most excellent effect on the entire
Army organization.
MUNsoS's HGTTs.
Mun,on's Hiehts are still occupied by the enemy,
who have planted two heavy pieces Of ordnance at
their ear,hvork,.
ATTACKS BY THE REBELS.
The Confederate pckets continue to fire at the house
of Mary Hall Of Balls Cross Roads where our Pckets
arc sheltered.
SOLDIER TO BE SHOT.
An order was Issued to-day, for the shooting Of
soldier next Monday, for sleeping at bis poet!
RELEASE OF MIR. THOMAS.
William Thomas. arrested "a a political prsoner,
bss been released on tho ground that he Is British
subject. and has committed no ofense.
POSITION OF TITR REBELS.
Mr. Lowe, from his balloon, reports the position Of
rns Confederate army about the same as it was three
days ago.
NARROW ESCAPE OF A CAPTAIN.
An ANONYMOUS telegraphic dispatch TO the Reporter
Of hs Associated Press dated Chain Bridge, says thai
Cant. Strong Of the Wisconsin I'd Regiment 'olun-
teers had narrow escape this morning. He was on
peke duty three miles in front Of our lines on the VIZ
gina aide of the River opposite Chan Bridge. BENG
mounted and in advance of his men, be was suddenly
surrounded and taken prisoner by ak secessiohis"
COMPOSED Of four infantry and two cavalry
After taking him short diftsnce to the rear 'hey
demanded his pistols. Thinking tbis bis only chance
of eecape he drew his revolver fred and shot two oi
his caItors. Then putting spurs TO bis horse, he
started for camp at full The remainder OF the
party fred upon him. one ball passing through bis can
teen another through his coat, grazing his skin, and
third through bis le cheek passing out OF his mouth.
Nevertheless be made bis escape and came into camp
this afternoon ready again TO enter upon duty Capt
Strong fought bravoly at Bull Run.
TIE RFPORTED DEATH OF JEFF. DAVIS.
sp.oi.l Dispatch to The y dI6sn. y,s,, s.0, 1861
The Star of this evening says;
awe received last night the following dispatch from
O perfectly Trustworthy person ID Lou'sShe
'LouIsvIILs KY, ThursdsJ, Sept % 2 m
go To The Washtng'on Sor. -, -,
80 We have positive information here of the death
Of Jefferson Davis"
AT midnight the Secretary Of War received
the following dispatch from Louisville:
"Prominent citizens Of Louisville have received
adyices Of the death Of Jefferson Davis.
"There is no doubt Off
To the Auocisted Press. -,
WAsHIsoros, Friday Sept. Q, 1871:
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