The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
n. & ST. JOE. r. r. OPEN.
THE ROAD IN POSSESSION OF THE
FEDERAL TROOPS.
Latest Telegraphic News.
FROM VIRGINIA.

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From the Leavenworth Times Of Sept
l1th, we take the following items of intel
liecnce. As it is the first news We have
had concerning the army operations IN the
east since the horrible catastrophe on the
Hannibal and St. 10. r. R., it will be ca
gerly received:
Mr.. Owen Duffy, of this city, returned
yesterday from St. Louis. He came over
the H. & St. 10. Railroad, and informs us
that the road is again in good order, except
at the crossing of Platte river, the bridge
recently destroyed not having been rebuilt
as yet.
The Kansas First was ut Hannibal on
Sunday, and is now probably stationed
along the Eastern end Of the road. The
Kansas Second is at BrookGeld, on the line
of the road, and force of Illinois troops
is at Platte River Bridge. There are no
troops, Of any kind, in St. Joseph. There
are no distractions, at present, on the
Platte Country R. r.
We are indebted to Mr.. Duffy for copy
Of the Quincy Herald of Sept 9th. We
copy the latest and most important items
and dispatches.
The first report of jeff Davis death,
was contradicted, but it has been re-affirm-
ed by telegraph, via Louisville. At Wash
ington, however, the report was not cred
tied
The Confederate steamer Yorktown, is
only about a dozen miles above Newport
News, awaiting an opportunity to run the
blockade. She mas been preparing at Rlch-
mond, it is said, to carry very heavy ar
mamen..
Baron E. Won Begesank; distinguished
Swedish officer, has rendered his services to
the Government He is recommended bv
the King of Sweden.
1t is stated that proclamation has been
or will be issued, by the Confederate Gov
ernmcnt, announcing the admission of Mis-
souri, into the Confederacy, and recognizing
Jackson as Governor of the State
The following are among the most in
teresting dispatches:
ST. Louis, Sept. 6.-The rebels have
again been repulscd by our troops at Lex
ington. The rebels lost % killed and 40
prisoners. We lost one. The rebels are
falling back on Rains, who is threatening
Fort Scott, Kansas.
Enquiries at the governmental depart
ments, by the reporter Of the associated
press, has ELECTED only the fact that the
government is not in possession of any re-
liable information of the death Of jeff Da-
Wis. 1t is thought that il such was the
fact, certain information would have reach
ed this city via Louisville. At the present
writing no credence is placed in the rumor.
To-day, j. NJ Gordon, the rebel !sadcr
of the Lower House of the Maryland Leg
islaturc who was arrested some days ago, al
the Relay House, was released from Gus
tody He took an oath of allegiance TO
The Government to support the Lohstitu
ton of the United States, in good faith,
not to take up arms against the United
States, or to give by aid Or otherwise any
aid or information to its enemies.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The rebel out
posts are now but five miles distant from the
Presidents house, and three miles from Ar
lington Heights. At daylight this morning
relief guard of Federal troops was fired
upon by concealed body Of the euemy, near
Hunters Chapel, on the Virginia side of
the Potomac. At sunrise two companies of
our troops were sent out to reconnoitre, aud
discovered that the rebels had taken posses
sion at Balls Cross Roads, and had thrown
forward two regiments during the night.
These regiments are now posted along lit
tie creek in wood near Hunters Chapel.
They have four brass howitzers, drawn BY
men, but have no other artillery. The reb
els are now digging rifle pits West of Hun
ter's Chapel. The enemy's forces on Mum
sons Hill arebusily engaged drilling. Oc-
casionally shots are fired from the Hill at
the Federal pickets.
Special to the Post: Three slaves who
attempted to desert to the Federal lines have
been shot by the rebels on Munson,s Hill.
Tie Baltimore rioters of the 10Th of April
are now on trial at Townsend's town Sid ,,
but it is difficult to find verdict Of guilty.
The report of the narrow escape Of Capt.
Strong, of the End Wisconsin regiment,
from an attack by the rebels, is confirmed.
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