Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-14

WAsHIsGros, Oct. IL.
Our pickets stationed near Prospect Hill, were
driven in last night by the rebels their oect be-
ing doubtless to ascertain the position of our ad-
vance.
All our troops are in comfortable condition.
Especial to the Tribune.
Tho army OF the Potoma, will probably soon
be divided into several corps d'armics, according
t. the practice OF European commanders. THIS
plan has met with strong opposition from military
men OF the old school, but Mcclellan has insisted
upon II and it will probably be adopted; should il
be done, Gems. Mcdowell, Franklin and Porter
Will DO among the commanders Of these divisions
which will be from &c, 900 to $4,000 strong.
Mr.. Muir, British Consul at N.w Orleans, is now
in " Washington, having been "a days On route His
journey was much obstructed by the transpo
ton Of Rebel troops over railways. He states tn at
the same determination and enthusiasm continued
to be shown throughout the South. The Rebels
are subjected to serious deprivations-all luxures
have disappeared, and many Of tho necessaries of
life we're becoming scarce. Mr.. Muir will proba-
bly, seon return to England.
squad Of the VanAllen cavalry, under Max,
captured rebel captain from Richmond, yester-
day, above PoolesviIle.
John Pander, of Philadelphia, delivered to-day
1000 Minnie rifles, which arrived from clgium,
in the Bavaria.
Early this morning, the steamer Union sent two
launches into a creek, about seven miles from
Aqua Creek, to burn rebel schooner. The ex-
petition succeeded. They were fred upon from
field battery, but not injured.
The POst Master General returned to-day.
lHeralds Despatoh.l
Gov Ramsey, of Minnesota, who has been here
for some weeks attending TO the affairs Of the
State, in connection with military matters, has
appointed Napoleon Davis. graduate Of West
Point CoInnel Of the lot Minnecot~ Regiment, in
place of Col, Willis, German, promoted to Brig.
General.
Gov. Yates and Hon. VIM. Kellogg, Of Illinois,
have obtained from the Government for the arma-
ment Of that state, million dollars, IA batte
ries Of James rifed cannon. 600 muskets and 800
rifles.
The last news from the Gulf SOU adron left Com
Mexican, who succeeded Com. Merwin, on board
the Niagara, which is now the flag ship off Pas
Loutre. He was making active preparations for
the com plete closing up Of the Mississippi. He
would then move from that position 70 Pensacola.
Com. Mervins, whose departure was much re-
gretted by the whole feet, intended to ask court
Of inquiry but there was apparently disposition
on the part Of the Government, to eensure him.
The whole coast from Galveston to Florida
Reefs, was efectually blockLded.
Fort Pickens 10 prepared to attack Pensacola,
Forts Mckay and Barnacas and hold them. There
is doubt in the opinion Of the best officers there
that the place can be taken without much diff
Guilty.
Richmond papers are trying to conceal not only
for that retired before our advance on Lewins-
vile, but their deserted camps there betrays the
fact that they had receatly been occupied by 1000
men.
Government has caused the arrcst of certain
parties west, who have largo quantities Of goods
intended to be taken ON the plains and through
the Indian Territory to the rebel States. Conta a.
band trade Of IN extensive character is thus pre-
vented.
1t is toe opinion in high military quarters, that
unless the enemy attack our lines within two da vs.
ne battle is imminent. The traces Of their ca ps
found by our forces a. they advance, show conclu-
sively that the enemy, until recently, had force
of At least 10000 in . direct line from Nnnson's
Hill to Lewinsville.
Brig. Gen. Stonsman, chief Of cavalry on Gen
NcClellan's staff, has been appointed Maj Gen. of
Volunteers, that he may personally superintend
and control the large cavalry forces now in the
fold.
The Maryland Postmaster, who was arrested for
sending bags Of letters to the Rebel States, has
been brought here, together with his packages
Tho Government has obtained much valuable in
formation frsm them. He 10 in Jail.
Especial to the Times.
Gov. Morgan arrived in Washington this morn
ing. He brings assurances that New York will
have ono hundred thousand men in the field before
the close Of this month, and that the Empire State
is prepared ~ furnish . quarter of . million Of
men and msterial aid necessary to equip and main
tain them.