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LAUNCH OF THE UNITED STATES SCREW
PROPELLER OTTAWA

The United States screw propeller Ottawa Zone OF
the gunboats ordered by the government to be
built for the purpose Of meeting tho exigences
Of the present wary was launched at ten O'Clock
yesterday morning from the shipyard OF the
Messrs. Weservelt, In the presence OF large mum
Der Of ladies and gentlemen among whom were several
prominent officers of the navy Tho Ottawa is neat tau
built craft and Is modelled after the and swiftest
fashion. sho was admired for her symmetry yestsr-
day by competent judges and when she is finished she
will sit perfect queen tho aqueous element Of Old
Neptune. Tho launch Effected in beautiful manner,
and as soon as tho young dstutante got loose from
her leading string che ploughed tho water
nobly with her PROV, and after dancing
little sat as quietly thereon swan in the Central
Park lakes. Afew minutes after the launch had taken
place the christening order arrived from Washington,
denominating hcx the Ottawa
DESCRIPTION OF THE OTTAWA.
She is 1853 feet long load line; extreme breadth
rs feet; depth Of hold l2 feet; 500 tons burtlren.
She has six ports on either side pierced for thirty
pound broadside guns, together with port for u
pivot The forase is intended to carry rife gun.
Her model is intended to speed and light draft
and the engines arc to be below water line She is to be
rugged after the style Of aft schooner, viii
carry four boats, tho munch boat to be furnished
s wn '% xh, na e,a h2wher mnS two
tion, with thirty inch cylinder, and Nh eish-
teen inch stroke, each one being independent Of
bo each with CRATE surface Of eighty eight feet an
27oo SQUARE feet Of heating surfaces donkey engine
and boiler for pumping and blowing The rs fixed
like those of merchant projectors. She will carry
200 men, including ocers and viii draw less than
feet OF water Her speed will be from thirteen to four
teen knots per hour with steam alone with steam ami
canvass it will be increased one and u half knots.
THE DECKs ETC.
The berth deck is composed Of panks Of yellow
pine two and hak inches thick the gun deck knees
white oak and hanging knees TO each end Of every
The upper deck beams cf yellow pine, aud the upper
deck plnks Of the same MATERIAL four inches thick and
six and half wide. The cabins warrodfns steer
ago are fitted UP plainly but comfortably, ard arc we'll
ventilated.
THE GROUND TACKLE
Consists OF three anchors Of SEQ po1hds each;
stream anchor OF 600 pounds kcdge Of 100 pounds and
one Of 200 pounds, with three cables each 100 fathos
length and composed Of one aid eighth wire studded
links These with h3witzers OF various sizes and
will constitute the ground tackle.
The Ottawa Is TO be c6mpeted, ready for sea- aad 10 be
delivered at the Navy Yard towards the close Of septe-
Der Her keel was laid on The 25h OF June; she was
framed and regulated July 49, had her inside and outside
plankng put in July 81 and everything reahaess
the launch yesterday Thus it will DO seen with what
expedition ships Of her cabrc BIO turned out on the
waters if tho proper methods are only adopted
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OUR IRoNToN (Mo.) CORRESPONDENCE.

IRoNToN, Mo-, August IS, 1851.
Trip from, ST. Louis 10 Iosuon-Byidges Gxayded-Gen
Pre'''iss-The Natural and artificial Dse,ccs Of the
Paoce-Cot Recher's rteo Of the Rdets Legs-qAe Where
a,oxs Of Hardee--NumJer Of Men and ARTILLERY under
HIS Cosnmand-Erpectd Attack on Iyostoa, &c.
Yesterday morning left st. Louis by the st. Louis and
Iron Mountain Railroad for visit the war district Of
Southeast Missouri found each one Of the numcrou
bridges along the line strongly guarded by United States
troops and nearly every station house was also in
sion Of the Union forces
General B. N. Prentiss, late in command at
Cairo, has been appointed by General Ere.
mont commander at this lpost, and arrived here by
special train day before yesterday The at his com
mand is quite large but consists entirely Of raw troops
One regiment ia from Nebraska and has seen little Dor
der service; with that exception Of them have ever
been under fire. The valley in which Ironton situated
IS at the foot Of Pilot Knob and completely shut in by
hills All the approaches this valley are defended by
paueiies, ana there are suitable carhworks, behind
which our troops do some vigorous and effective
lighting II driven into them by superior force. The
cegn Oh the deences merely place of security to
retire TO IN case oil repuc below by the rebel troops The
location s but mile from the terminus of the railroad
thus afordng an easy means Of reinforcement or supply
On Friday morning last Colonel Hecker rent start.
Cd in the direction OF Fredericktown in search of some
rebels who were encampcd in that vicinity Yesterday
nc came upon ihem just as their dinner was prepared
Before Colonel Hccker arrived in sight of them the rebels
fed. leaving praniaf rcpast hot and smoking FOR The
was not considered OF any use to pursue them and Col
tecker " now his return. Colonel alexander wont in
Tie direction OF GreenviIlc but yet has met with
NO adventure Another detachment is advancing upon
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ACTS OF PATRIOTISM.

From the St. Louis Democrat, August III
Yesterday morning T. A. Harrison, Esq, of Minnesota,
formerly of this city, placed IN the hands Of General Ere
mont for the use of tho government Thousand
dollars The loan was entirely spontaneous on Mr. Har
rsons Part, without suggestion from any one and
fleets great credit upon his patriotism The Peoples Say
lngs Institution, Of this city, through Isador sh Esq,
has also rendered loan Of twelve thousand dollars which
has been accepted The institution having been over
looked in the recent arrangement with the banks of the
city came forward with the tender not wishing to be be-
hind in its devotion to the government It is gratifying
to read these acts Of patriotism
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PROCLAMATION AND GENERAL ORDER OF
BEN MoCULLOCH
The following proclamation has been issued:-
UNADQr ARTyps WrsYFRv Anxy

HEADQUARTERS WES7ERv Arxy1
CAMP MAR SPRINGFIELD no., August ~, 1861. I
To PEOPLE Missoum.-
Having been called by The Governor Of your State to
assist in driving the federal forces out OF the state md In
restoring tho people TO their just rights have come
among you simply with the view of making war upon our
Northern foes TO drive them back and give the oppressed
OF your State an opportunity Of again standing up
freemen and utterng their true sentiments
You have been oyef-un and tramped upon by the ner
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TROOPS EN- ROUTE TO JOIN GENERAL
PRICE

KANSAS Cry, August %, 1861.
Information Of the organization Of large forces of rebc'
is received here. From 500 900 will leave Jackson
county this week, and as many more from Lafayette
County, all en- route for the rebel headquarters.
Rumors Of ali attack on this city current
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Jersey city News.

SUDDEN DEAm.-On Sunday evening, between eight and
nine O'Clock named Thos Wilson, aged a. while
conversing and laughing with some companions, at his
residence foot Of Washington street, fell forward and
struck his head on the floor When picked up he wss
to be found dead DR.. MADDEN yesterday morning mad9
post norton examination, and ascertancd the cause O
death to be vavular disease Of tho heart
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WORK FOR THE LABORING CLASSES OF

The following notice has been promulgated St. Louis
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT J
ST. LOUIS August IA, 1861.
Iaborers and mechanics who desire work win have an
opportunity to obtain immediate employment ut the usual
wages paid by government by applying forthwith at the
Turner's Hail. on Tenth street. between Market and Wal
nut streets. by order Of
Major General J. G. FREMONT,
Commanding Western Department.
P. T. TuN1Y, Captain, Quartermaster U. S. Army.
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SUPPRESSION OF REBEL NEWSPAPERS.
NEWSPAPER SUPPRESSION IN PHLADEL.

NEWSPAPER SUPPRESSION IN PHILADEL-
PHIA.
SEIZURE OF THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS by UNITED
STATES MARSHAL MILwARD-ITs SALE SUPPRESSED.
PHnAprIrmA, August %, 1851.
On the arrival Of the train from New York this morn
ing United States Marshal Mlward. assisted by his
officers examined oil the bundles of papers brought by
the train, and seized every copy Of The New York Da
Ne,cs. It's sale is totally suppressed
The Marshal also seized all the bundles of the Dalv
Neos at the express office in this city for the West and
South, including thousand copies for louisville
and nearly five hundred for Baltimore Washington, Alex
andra and Annapolis.
SEIZURE IN PHILADELPHIA OF THE CHRISTIAN Or
SERVER, BY THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL.
PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 1861.
United States Marshal Miward took possession this'
afternoon Of the office Of the Christian OJse v
queuce Of late vruent article the "Unholy War;"
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ANOTHER METHOD OF SENDING TREASON
ABLE CORRESPONDENCE,

The rebels finding their ordinary mode of sending
reasonable correspondence cut off, have adopted var
ETY. Of lodges to effect their object Necessity is the
mother OF invention, and the following specimen
bottle found floating in the Ohio river on the
18th inst, Mound City. It, contained a letter ad-
dressed to Pillow, at New Madrid giving full Information
TO the forces and batteries at Cairo 81
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FROM NORTHEAST MISSOURI

rhOM NONlAEASI MlSSOUhI.
FOUR HUNDRED UNION HONE GUARDS WHIP NINE
HUNDRED REBELS UNDER MARTIN E. GREEN-TwEN-
TY-FiyE REBELS KILLED-oNE OF OUR SIDE
KILLED.
CANTON, CAMP CARNEGy
Lewis county, Mo-, August 10, 1861 I
A. seoa MESSENGER just arrived WIN iu account Oh
tho sknsh near the North Fabius, gives the follow
ing particulars
Lieutenant Colonel woodyard's command left Canton
NO. on The l4th and 18th Of August with four hundred Of
his men, 10 give secesh" little brush The first day
they eneanped at McCoy's Bunker Hi) On the night
numbering nno hundred men, under Martin E. Green,
were encampcd In ambush. Our scouts and the rebel
scouts came in contact with each other and opeped fire
This the alnrm Colonel Woodyards Immediate
~ sprang TO their arms and fought nearly half hour
completely routing the rebels, killing twenty-lv and
wounding large number 0nr loss but man.
Tho rebels ran IN every direction leaving everything be-
hind
On the next morning, Colonel Woodyard's command
went on the battle field to hunt for rophes and found
Ave dead bodies OF tie rebels, which they buried the
neighbors around saw two wagon loads Of dead and
wounded The number OF the rebels killed Is Mt least
twenty the number Of wounded will DO known.
There probably than twenty five killed Of tho
rcbes--the above number sure Our Mimic mus
kcts shoot little further than the rifles and guus Of
the rebels. Our men took two prisoners in the BATTLE
twentyseven guns sixty blankets powder horns, hats
and CAPS boots and shoes and great many articles
to mention This is glory enough for day.
Grtat credit due to Colonel woodward and Major b. d.
King, and Captain Rost for the great skill exhibited while
in the fight. The German con my, commanded by
Captain Yust, and CAPTAIN William ROSES company
III te tilckcSt OF the uSht ana showed that the Unol
mems guns iii shoot 1t strange that such
big fight We Should only lose There two
wounded On side The rebels had two field pieces
the fight. The firing Of the rebels heads
Colonel Steve W. B. Carnegy, the good old patriot
after whom camp is named hls Just retained frS
ST. Louis after soouynng in ST. Louis with Major General
Fremont. The Colonel looks right well.
Colonel Woo'yards command will join Colonel Moore,
who has 500 incn under his command and 400 under
Colonel woodward, makes in all zaO. This force thIk
wipe out 'secesl and Martin Green in this county
The above number are Home Guards, we'll armed In q
short time will hear Of good times.
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IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.
VIE LATE BATTLE AT WILSON'S CREEK.

ST. LOUIS, August ~, 1891
o members Of the First Kansas regiment arrived here
from Springfield to-day having been released by General
Price Of tho rebel army They report that the Thurs
day following the retreat from Springfield Ben McCul-
locb started in pursuit Of Gen. Siegal with 5000 cavalry
and nine pieces Of artillery, but after one days March,
,earnng that Gen. segel had reinforced, gave up
pursuit and marched toward jefferson City quite mum
Der Of the wounded both sides, have died SINCE our
forces left Springfield.
Colonel CoAey who was prisoner in tho Union camp,
md who was released on parole by General short
time since was wounded the rebel side and has sace
lost log,
The official report 10 up the Union loss in the battle
NJ Wilson's creek as follows:Kied, 223 wounded 72l
missing, 291.
large number of the missing were taken prison.
ors by the rebels, and since have been released.
The Committees of Safety appointed by General Pope in
Galloway, Lincoln and Pike countless report satisfactory
accounts of affairs in their counties Many awoss cha
have been driven out of that region and the
counties north Of the river being deprived Of their pre-
sence, are becoming quiet and settled
lRoSroN, No., August %, 1851.
The correspondent of the st. Louis learns that
General Prentiss has been assigned TO the command of
division embracing the several points in this viciniy
viz: Cape Girardeau, Cairo and Birds Point
General Grant, who was formerly in command here
has been ordered TO Jefferson City, where he win estab
lish his headquarters.
Colonel Ross regiment started for Fredericton, in
Madison county, to-day.
The enemy is reported 10 be st. Francis river to-
day, having left Cedar creek They have received REIN
forcement from General Hardee, with artillery and
waiting to cut of Colonel Hecker, who is at Marble
creek.
General Hardee's command still remains at Greenvile
rebel camp Of one thousand strong Ia reported near
Baskerville, on Black creek about fifteen miles southwest
OF here, with forces also at Cenrevie Marble creek
and Fredericktown.
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ACTIVITY or MAJOR GENERAL FREMONT.
EErnri the 81 Iotis IarHacrai .At.cnst II


Probably the most active aud effective worker Of the
times is Major General john c. Fremont 70 those con-
versan with his daily tasks he appears n miracle Of
energy ANA industry. On his arrival to take command Of
the Military Department Of the WcsA, Hercuean task
presented itself 10 him. The situation of Missouri had
become exceedingly critical. Il exhibited guerilla war
faro, secret and Aorous societies. armed bands hover
g upon her borders and each OF her scanty defended
military posts menaccd by formidable and increasing
foe To add TO the difficulties, the Union forces here had
been principally enlisted for three months only and this
term was just expiring.
Fremont set h.ns IF to pee, rs best h might the army
left him. to create and organize new one, TO form
efficient inferior military police, to reinforce the mcnased
parts and send to them needed munitions OF wa TO has
ten his cavalry regiments to points whore their presense
app led most urgently requisite and to set foot
tcnsvc preparations for exhaustive campaign through
the Valley OF tho Mississippi.
That the army In the Southwest not sooner rein
forced VIC understand to be in respect owing any
failure on the part Of the Major General commanding.
Gen. Lyons situation was fully laid before tho War De-
partent at Washington, and additional regiments
asked for SO few the regiments at his disposal
that Gen. Fremont compelled to despatch them all
important points that would otherwise be left unpr0-
tected In respect TO this matter however, full inves
igatfen appears DO demanded by the country and is
certainly required in justice to all parties concerned.
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RELEASE OF JOHN A. BRowNLEE.

ST. LOUIS, August Y, I6bI.
John A. Brownlee was released from custody to-day,
upon condition that he resign his position President
tho Board of Police Commissioners and to leave the city
and remain in FREQ State not to return here without
the consent Of the military authorities.
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MORE SECESSION PAPERS IN DANGER.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, August %, 1861
Inc Sheriff has called out posse to protect the Offices
OF the Democrat and Rf1amer, their proprietors anti
cipatng an attack. There much excitement All classes
entertain strong feeling Of resentment against the
papers.
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superior guns. There but ltle any doubt but that
wo shall again hear of Colonel Bairs First Missouri reg
man
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THE SITUATION IN MISSOURI.
THE REBnEs IN POSSESSION or SPRINGFIELD,

THE REBEEs IN POSSESSION or SPRINGFIELD, AND
HOIST THE REBEL FLAG-ATTACk ON LIEUTENANT
BEARDsLEY, BEARER OF DISPATCHES.
Extract from the St Louis Democrats correspondence
from RoHa August 49,
Wagons containing families of Union mon, packed with
what little they could bring along constantly Irryng
at Roa The greatest CONSERVATION prevailed at Spring
field previous TO the departure OF the army. No convey
Union men were forced to leave ther families. IL Is sup
posed that about half OF the former population have de-
serted the place.
Tue latest news from that village was brought in by
Monday morning between eight and O'Clock Four
regiments OF rebel cavalry under Rains arrived in
Sunday rebel flag hoised the cid court
house amid the noisy demonstrate OF the troops and
few sympathizs jened in these noisy demonstrations Of
rebel Joy They have not yet nterfered with wounded
in the hospitals. II was proclaimed that would bo
melested but the Home Guard, who particularly
subjected to their resentment
They purchase everything In the stores irg any
price dehandcd-in Confederate scrip. They par
ticulary anxious get hold of anything the ape Of
shoes, as some Of their regiments were entirely barefoot
There was general Jail delivery Of the prisoners and
Iidaya vie secessioiis. and Of the prisonerswas
| appointed jaor.
Mr. Ingraham and his party left General Sege Tues
day afternoon, at two O'Clock, Lebanon He under
stood after he left Seges army that the latter would
take the Union roa la route that would bring him
| Rolla by the Jefferson road
Lieut. Beords.ey, who through bearer OF dcs-
patches surprised by couple of mounted
beyond Lebanon on Monday last. The attackedhe
lieutenant, each side Of him; the latter drawing
his revolver it struck from his hand: graspng his
revolver renthe pomac OF his saddle and shot Of
the men, who falling forward his saddle, exclaimed,
lm shot" shot from the other rebel glanced across
tho ieutenants breast when tho wounded rebel number
rodc OFF followed by lis comrade, satisfied with lor
tile attempt.
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Tho British War Steamer Driver Ashore.
Boston, August %, 1861.
The schooner Thomas Woodward, at this port from
Magoane reports that the British war steamer ashore
there is the Driver
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Arrivals and Departures.

ARRIVALS.
HAvANA-Schr Smithsonlan-W Sherman, Mr. Jennings
and wife.
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cenary hordes of the North your beautiful State has
been nearly subugated but those true sons OF Missouri
who have continued In arms, together with my force,
came back upon the enemy and We fnvc gained over
them great and signal victory.
Inen ueneralmOnlei Is slam ana many Oh tneir olne,
general officers woundedheir army is in full fight, and
now II tho true Of Missouri will rise up and rally
around their standard the State will be redeemed do
not come among you to make war upon any OF your poo
The Union people will all be protected in their rights
ana property IL is earnestly recommended to them to
return to their homes Prisoners of the Union party who
have been arrested by tho army, will DO released aud
allowed TO return to their friends.
Missouri must be allowed to choose her own destiny
NO oahs binding your consciences. have driven the
enemy from among you The time has arrived for
the people ct the State to You can no longer pro-
crasnate Missouri must take her position, DO it
North or South. BEN. MoCULLOCH,
Brigadier General Commanding.
Tho following general order had also been pro-
mulgated:-
HEADQUARTERS OF WESTERN ARMY,
NEAR SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, August ~, 1851 !
The General commanding takes great pleasure in an
nouncng to the army under his command the signal vic
tory II has just gained Soldiers of Louisiana, Of Akan
sas, Of Missouri aud Of Texas noby have you sustained
yourselves. Shoulder TO shoulder you have met the
enemy and driven him before you. Your first battle has
been glorious, and your General is proud Of you.
The opposing force composed mostly Of the old regular
army OF the North, have thrown themselves upon you
confident of victory but by great gaiiantry and de-
tcrmned courage you have routed with great slaughter
Several pieces OF artillery and many prisoners in
your hands.
The commanderin Of the enemy slain, and many
OF the general officers wounded.
The flag OF The conederacy floats Springfield,
tho stronghold Of the enemy.
Tho friends Of our who have been imprisoned
there, are released.
While announcing to the my the great victory the
General hopes that the aures you have gained will
Of citizens Of either party be respected Soldiers
who fought You did the day before yesterday
rob or plumber. BY order Of BEN McCULI.oCH.
JAMES McNrosu, Captain Confederate States Army and
Adiutnnt General
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BURNING NORFOLK.

From the Troy Times, August tO.
At council OF war recently held in Fortress Monroe, r.
plan proposed and discussed for the destruction Of
the city of Norfolk, most important stronghold Of tho
rebels and one by the possession Of which they
rously harrass the federal army in southeastern vir
GINA. We not permitted TO make known the details
OF this suggestion 1t is sufficient to say that IL embraced
the firing Of the city in about two hundred different
points, by method perfectly feasible, and which would
not Involve the loss Of single life upon side. Gsn
Butler, after careful consideration expressed himself in
favor Of the suggestions and 1t communicated TO the
War Department at Washington. The Burning Of great
cityone Of tho most important seapors of the South
would BIO OF dreadful severity. If at
with foreign nation 1t might be desirable to inlict
such blow upon 1t. But Norfolk Is in the United
States and to destroy would DO to nAct telling blow
upon commonwealth which every loyal citizen believes
will be returned to tho Unon is likely that the govern
mcnt will hesitate long before giving it's assent to the
plan Of conllagration An exigency may arise in which
such mode Of Furnishing rebellion, diminishing its
power for evil, will have to BIO adopted. If the
ederates succeed In building canal to Norfolk below tho
line Of the james river, and then able TO open the
blockade ut that ointreslts which their papers pre-
dict but which certainly appear far beyond tile range Of
possbitest may be well to consider the propriety Of
burning the town.