The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-11-20
FROM GEORGIA.

FROM GEORGIA.
 AUGUSTA, Nov 12.-Savannah Republican this morning is informed by gentleman from the interior, that the bridges over Chickema- go Creek were burned by discharged hands, and not by Unioni5ts.
 negro who escaped from Hilton Head says he heard federal officers say their loss at the battle of Port Royal were forty killed.
 Gen. Lee in Savannah.
 Nothing positively known of the movements of the federas.
 Charleston Courier this morning learns from a friend just arrived that Bluf!ton, on Sunday, was in possession of our forces
 Beaufort deserted, and virtually in posses sion of the enemy. It is believed no attempts to landing have been made, except few thieving excursionists, who were captured by brig Betsy Ames, and brought to.
 AUGUSTA, Nov. 14.-Georgia planters con- vention adopted reso utions endorsing defensive position of the Government; recommending dis eliminating duty of twenty per cent on pro- auctions of United States; also, cotton plan- ters should, if the war continue, and present crop remain indisposed of; not plant next spring beyond the wants of home consump- tion.
 SAVANNAH, Nov, 13.-Federal fleet report ed passed Fernandina this morning, South ward bound. Great activity in strengthening the defence of city. Confidence restored--gen- eralfeeling of security prevails.
 FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
 CHARLESTON, November 13.--A special despatch to Savannah announces the arrival of Captain Anderson with Confederate steamer from Europe, with large quantities of arms and ammunition.
 FROM TENNESSEE.
 NASHVILLE, Nov. 12.-Union S American publishes tomorrow an address to the people oe bu them to furnish every double barrel shot gun and rifle they have, to arm troops now oifer- ing their services. He says the State must, and to the full extent of her resources shall be protected He declares he has resolved to ex haust every resource of the State. before the foot of the invaders shall polute the soil of Tennessee.
 Parties arrived to day from East Tennessee report great excitement and fears of general outbreak. Five men have been arrested, charged with being concerned in burning bridges.
 Gen. Mitchell, commanding the department of Ohio and Kentucky, has resigned, because of unsatisfactory relations with Gen. Sher- man. Gen. Rosseau also resigned-cause as- signed, ill health.
 NASHVILLE, Nov. 13.-YanlSee troops con- tinue to pour into Kentucky. Regiment from Western Virginia arrived at Louisville on the 4th. Two Ohio regiments started from Gin cinnati for Louisville on the 5th. Ten reg- ments from Ohio, Indiana and the North ex- pected to arrive at Louisville last week.
 Madisonvile, Hopkins county, occupied 1000 federal infantry and zoo cavalry, on the tenth southern men compelled to fly to avoid arrest.
 Robt Bunker, Ex-Mayor of Mobile, and Andrew Lowe, merchant Of Savannah, ar rested in Cincinnati, and taken to Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. on the 5th, by order of Secre. tary Seward. Both gents recently returned from Europe, and were arrested on suspicion, having important information for rebels.
 New York World speaking of naval expe- dition, says it is manifestly not intent of the Lincoln government to attempt to capture yet the large Southern seaports, but thinks New Orleans, Mobile and Savannah could be taken without mu Il blood. The retention of those cities, however, would be much more serious matter. A Judgment on an Island or series of Islands, that command important harbors, with view to future operations Is manifestly the object of the expedition.
 MEMPHIS, Nov. 14.-Gen Halleck takes Fremont's place, and Buell. supercedes Sher- man in Ky. The Chicago Tribune admits defeat at Belmont, and thinks it is time to be- gin to inquire into the cause of so many de- feats The Yankee prisoners captured at Bel mont, arrive here tomorrow. Lincoln has is- sued permits to Rhode Island to trade with Southern loyalists, exporting cotton thereby.
 NASHVILLE, Nov. 14.-The Union and American learns from private letter re- ceived here yesterday, that son of Senator piekehs, Of Severe county, vas -meEta4lyy wounded in attempt to burn bridge at Straw berry Plains, on East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad. Friday night. Pickens reported on incendiaries. Wm. A. Ronold, Louis vile Lincolnte, been arrested by Provost Marshall, of Bowling Green, suspicion of visiting that place as spy.
 Special to Chicago Journal, dated Cairo 7th, says we are expecting momentarily to hear of the capture of Columbus.
 FROM INDIANA. INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7.-From all parts of the State disafection at tue course pursued to- ward Fremont is apparent There is no mis- take. the people are fast losing confidence Tn the Administration.
 FROM WASHINGTON.
 WASHINGTON, Nov Trial of 8 number of persons. under indictment of treason, com menced at Baltimore to day, before Justices Taney and Yates. Curiosity expressed as to the course likely to be pursued by Fancy
 Gov. Morgan and Senator Harris have sent despatches to Gen. Wool, asking him to delay his contemplated resignation, and continue ms present position It is not improbable that the Government will at an early day assume responsibility of general exchange of pri- soners.
 Indications are that Gen. Buell. will be as- signed command of the department ot Cum berland. and relieve sherman, who probably will return to the army of the Potomac.