New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-09-17

hlChAoND, sept! lb.-l4. r, walker, Secretary OF
War; has resigned, and it is understood to- day that
Attorney General Ben jamin will temporarily at
tend to the duties of the War Department Sew
eral names are mentioned as his successor, among
them Bishop Polk.
Engagement at Hills Honse. t>.s.' q
Passengers by the cars to-day report that sharp
engagement took place on Friday last. A detach-
1nent of the Washington Artillery, of New Orleans,
and portion of Winders regiment, attacked Hills
house and burned it. The Federal loss was four
killed, seven prisoners and many wounded. On
the Confederate side none were injured, far as
is known. o.. ,-.so II
skirmish at Munson's Hill.
The correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch at
Fairfax, ina letter dated the l2h says that an ac-
! ton took place near Munsons HILL in which the
| Washington Artillery, with two rfed cannon and
| two howitzers, supported by three companies of
| infantry, did great execution The Federals, in
strong force, became panic stricken and fled, leav
ing their guns, hats, haversacks and coats. The
| Confederates numbered 400, while the Federal
| force amounted to nearly 1000 No Confederates
were hurt, but the Federals suffered severely. ~
| g Reported Loss Of the Sumter. # ~
| The New York Rerald of Friday last gives cir
vateer Sumter, on Island Trinidad, on thes20th Of
| August. One Of her crew. who deserted, says that
the vessel was most probably intentionally wrecked
| by dissatisfied crew -'-- zS. ,%a@
| -a Martial Law in Maryland. 0a
! The New York Herald urgently calls on General
Dix to declare martial law throughout Maryland.
| Naval Engagement OH James River.
| The Norfolk Day Book of Saturday reports that
Il naval eDgagem' mt took place on James river or
the 18th. The Confederate steamer Patrick Henry
dropped down the river near Newport's News, foI
the purpose of using the Federal vessels Savannah
large soop of war and the guaboat Daylight,
lying there, as target to try the range of fher guns
The Patrick Henry opened fire and the Federal:
replied. The Daylight advanced, when she re
ceived broadside, which forced her to retreat
| Advancing again. she was met in like manner anG
again forced to retreat. The engagement LASTED
half an hour, and was only discontinued by the ap
proach of night. The Patrick Henry retired ou
James River. r-.I..
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.--The Captain General!
proclamation regarding the Confederate flag occu
pies the attention of the Cabinet.
A schooner which the blockade at Calves
ton and arrived at Vera Cruz, returns with carg'
of coffee. u.| 2 e..
skirmish Near Dearnstown, Md.
DEARNsrowN, Mp, Sept. 16.-The Confederate
!. attacked the pickets near Pritehard's Mills, an
were repulsed. Eight of them are reported killed
The Federal loss was one killed.
Naval Neutrality Of England.
Il WASHINGTON, Sept. l6.-Capt. Morris, of tn
royal navy, at Port Royal, says: We are ordere
to observe strict neutrality and if the Confederat
States steamer SuIater were to come tomorrow
she would receive the same attention paid I'm
! ted States chip. p..s-.-.. .
A reprisal Frenchman, who deserted from th
Patrick Henry says she is iron plated, to protet
: her sides and upper machinery.
e From st. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS. Sept. 16.-F. P Blair. Jr., is ordere
to report himself under arrest, on general charg
: of using disrespecttul language when aluding
superior officers. - rI-..
. Tidings Of Gov. Jackson
!, Gov. Jackson has publicly announced his inte
e ton to move the capital to Lexington, which
II doubtless in possession of Gen. Price. Wheth
= the Legislature, which adjourned in May last,
h business, cannot be ascertained.
6 Arrests andseizures in New York.
u New YORK, Sept l6,-Four more vessels we
;. seized to-day as the property of Southerners.
Seven Southerners were arrested on the City.
G Manchester to-day. Nothing reasonable havil
l. been found about them, they were released
II McNLaster editor of the Freeman's Journal, W
s arrested to-day and sent to Fort Lafayette.
From Louisville
II II LOUISVILLE, Sept. l6.-Gen, Zollicoher is for
~ | teen miles in Kentucky, strongly posted at Gu
"a berland Ferry and on Log Mountain Heights.
Il Mr.. Huston's bill in the Legislature has be
1t again postponed. .-..,
of Attempt to Burn the Navy Yard.
Id PENSACOLA, Sept. I5.--Last night gunbt
el | with fifteen Federals and howtzer, crossed fri
m Fort Piokens to the Navy Yard, and set fire to
IT. guardboat with the intention of burning the Va
II, The alarm was given in time to save the va
X and the Federals left, FIRING grape and cannist
v wounding one. .- -I
They were piloted by four marines, who deser
four days since.
IN Our men on the boat fought bravely, killing
of tie enemy. Our loss one missing and til
be slightly wounded.
iv. Engagement with the Patrick Henry.
Is FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. l6.-The Confeder
100 States steamer Patrick Henry, formerly the 9o
of town. ran to within three miles of the Fortress
es, opened fire on tie blockading squadron. sawy'
100 gun drove her bacs The Patrick Henry mou
Us. twelve broadside and two pivot guns.
The Confederate steamer Curtis appeared
oas morning above Newport's News.
A steamer from Norfolk made g reconnoissa
in this vicinity lately.
asst An attack is Immediately expected TO De ma
out on Newpopt's News.
4 Reports from Washington.
MS , WAsH7N6ToN, Sept. l5.-Ehree spies WehS
r. rested to-day.
vi | Express, was dangerously wounded by prison
oi'' who afterwards escaped
Commodore Porter hus been assigned tc. an
portant command on the hissssippi.
ex- New Confederate Batteries on the Potomac
act ISptciakto Nss York Tribune.lr
WAsnINGTeN, Sept. l5s--The Potomac aotilla
ports that new batteries have been erected
ing miles below Aqua Caesk; and. also,. chat
e,s ,ser Of soldiers are at laathias Point. The Pc
M, M, cola will not pass als point without se'
,ter fight.
African sqpa6asn HomewaE& Bound.
tho New YORK; Sept. l5.-The U. s. steamer Of
site Snmter, Lieutenant Commanding James f. 4
iav strong has arrived at this por, and reports
jely most OF the African squaatC"' are ioitA' '
en- bound
From BALTIMORE.
red BALTIMORE, Sept 1G.-W- A, Glenn, edito
reV the Exchange, has been arrasted.p This city is
ERIK, usually quiet.
lieh Attack on BGoaeville.
Auly JEprERsON CITY, Sept. l5.-The steamer >
're CITY reports thai 1000 Missourians attached 30
E I'm IN vilIs, and were repulsad with loss Of Il
ttaS rtaS and 30 wounded.
few rr,oDp
that Z AT Il : M L II 1'
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that ANhl' AL We ''''' - N--.--