Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-08-23
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WEDSEsDAY's NEWS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O-The question of
the exchange of prisoners, which has been a
subject of considerable consideration, has not
. yet been decided.
-Prrsident, Lincoln is firmly opposed to any
recognition OF the Rebels as belligerent
power.
1t is rumored that the Government dislikes
Russell's attempt to ridieule the Bull Run
battle, and will refuse him passes over the Po-
tomac. This undoubtedly is a mere fabrica
tiOn.
NEW YoRK, Aug. 2O.-Louis Debebeau, a
Frenchman, resident Of Wilmington, N. c.,
and rebel emissary, was arrested at New
port, and is now confined at Fort Lafayette.
The Fire Zouaves have gone ipto quarters
at the battery TO rcorganize. .-
Troups are being forwarded in great num-
bers by every conveyance, and by Saturday
next about $4,000 men, in addition to those
already there, will be in the capitol from tho
ten States just called on by the Secretary Of
War. Enlistments are now made rapidly, the
Secretary's order having given fresh stimu-
lus
BosToN, Aug. 2O.-In Haverhill, Mass,
last night, Ambrose L. Kimball, editor of the
Essex County Democrat, secession sheet,
was forcibly taken from his house by an ex'
cited mob, and covered with coat Of tar and
feathers and ridden on rail through the town.
Subsequently, under threats Of violence, Mr..
<. promised to keep bis pen dry in aid Of re-
bellion, and was liberated. The town author
tiles and many old citizens, unsuccessfulIy at.
tempted to quiet the mob. Mr.. Kimball, aF-
ter suffering the abuse and indignity by the
mob for loug time made the following affir-
nation on his knees
II am sorry that have published what I
have, and promise that l will never again
publish articles against the North or in favor
Of secession-so help me God"
After this he was conducted to his house.
PHnADELPH1A, Aug. 2O.-The JeffersOnian
newspaper Office, in Westchester was quietly
seized by crowd last night and cleaned out.
There was no disturbance, most Of the resi-
dents of the place were ignorant Of what was
going on until the work was effected.
Rumors are afloat OF arrests Of suspected
citizens. but Pierce Butler is believed to be
the only one made.
IxDEPExDENcE, Mo-, August 20-The
Santa Fe nail and Carson City express ar
rived here last evening, three days ahead OF
time, bringing dates from Santa Fe to the 9th
lust, and from Carson City to the 9Th inst
A report reached Santa Fe two days before
the mail left, that Major Lynd of the 7th In
fansry u s. A., in command Of about 800
Federal troops surrendered to the Texan
| troops, $500 in number, without firing . shot
An engagement took place At Missella be-
tween bodyiol Federal troops and 700 Con
federates, under the command Of Capt. Bay
Ter. a
Capt. McNally and Lieut.. Brooks, of the
Federal army, were wounded in the engage
ment. Twelve Of the Coniederates we're kill.
ed. Night put an end to the engae ement.--
The Texans remaining in Missella, and the
Federal forces going 10 Fort Fillmore, about
one hundred miles distant. Considerable fears
were entertained for the safety OF Fort Union,
and the commanding officer Of that post was
having it fortified and entrenched.
CAIRO, Aug. 90 There was a battle last
night about u O'Clock at Charleston, Mo-, be-
tween the federal forces, about $50 strong, OF
the 22d Illinois regiment under command Of
Col. DOugherty. accompanied BY Lieut.. Col
BOnsom, Of the 11th Illinois regiment, and
rebel forces estimated at between ak and
seven hundred, commanded by COL Hunter, Oi
JEFF. Thompson's army, in which the federal
forces were victorious, completely routing the
enemy, killing forty and taking seventeen pris'
Oners, with the less on our side Of one killed
| and three or four wounded.
Capt. NOhleman, with so mounted men, lefl
Birds Point about s o'clock last evening fol
Charleston, to Join the forces under Col
Dougherty. He failed to form a junction with
DOugbcrIy, and meeting party Of rebels