The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-02

The released prisoners from Richmond repre-
sent that the Union prisoners there, who are
wounded, are most UNANIMOUSLY maltreated by
rebel surgeons, who perform amputations and
capital operations where there is not the slight
st need. nearly all resulting fatally. The ooly
persons showing humanity towards prisoners
are Georgians and Louisianians The treat
ment of Virginia Cnionists is stated to be infa-
nous. Sixteen officers, including one Colonel,
and forty privates have escaped.
1t is stated that about 10000 rebels are en-
eamped about Beaufort, y. c., and that Fort
Macon has been greatly strengthened. They
are al.o erecting strong batteries at Roanoke
Island. 1t is reported that the rebels have land
ed force about forty miles above Hatteras
Inlet, intending to destroy the light house on
Cape Hatteras. and drive our forces from the
Inlet. Col. Hawkins has sent force to protect
the Inlet.
The rebel Notifications a: and near Ocracoke
Inlet have been destroyed. They were previ-
ou-ly abandoned by the enemy.
AT meeting of the commissioned officers OF
the 2lst Illinois regiment, held at IrOnton, No,
Sept. Il, called together for the purpose of Civ
ing an expression Of their feelings in regard TO
the course of Gen. Fremont, Col. J. ". S. Alex
andeI was called to the chair. The following
report of the committee to draft resolutions
wa. unanimously adopted
Whereas, We view with regret the efforts be-
ing made TO bring about the removal Of Gen
Fremont, and believing that his removal would
endanger if not destroy the magnificent army
organized by him and now under bis command
and thus not only greatly weaken the power OF
the government, but encourage the leaders oi
the rebellion in their efforts TO destroy the Re
public, therefore
Resoiced, That in John c. Fremont We recog-
nize not only a great military chieftain, but a
true patriot, whose we'll known courage, unri-
vailed genius aud indomitable energy have
marked out as the man TO organize aud success
fully command the army OF the West.
Resolved, That We unhestatngly endorse the
course being pursued by Gen. Fremont in the
Military Department OF the West, and that We
will not. under any circumstances, countenance
the efforts now being made TO remove him. but
will, at all times, do all III our power to prevent
its consummatiOn.
There was at Washington on the oath ult.. a
grand review of cavalry and artillery, five reg
iments Of cavalry and eight battallions, mum
boring forty-fve guns of artillery. All field
officers OF the army of the Potomac were pres
ent. together with the President, Foreign Min
isters and officers and Gen. Mcclellan and stat,
in full uniform.
The Quartermasters Department is narrowly
watching the conduct of persons employed in
the administration eff its affairs. Several re-
movals have taken place during the present
week.
a special despatch 10 the Post, says: ..In-
tcrcepted letters written by secessionist mem
Der of the Legislature of Mary land. show that
the traitor members of that body had formed
an elaborate scheme for the passing of a seces-
sion ordinance. and an attempt 10 inaugurate
an armed rebellion in the State against the
power of thu Federal Government. The sum
mary measures of depressing alone saved the
State from the horrors of civil war"
A special despatch to the Post, Washington
26tb. says: at is ascertained that Gen. Pat
ttI sun Cc-t tue
ment fully 100000 900, the sole result of which
vas the capture OF some twenty fugitive slaves
nearly all of whom were returned to their
masters"
General Anderson has issued proclamation.
saying no kentuckian will be arrested who re-
mains at home, attending to his business, who
does not take part by action or speech against
the General or State Government or does
not hold correspondence with or give aid TO
our enemies.
The injunction suppressng the St. Louis Eys.
ming Meas, has been removed, and Charles G.
Ramsay, proprietor, and d. NJ Grisson, editor,
released, assurance having been given that they
will not hereafter publish statements about mill
tary matters as facts without first learning their
truth, and that they will not publish anything
injurious to the interests Of the Government
The Necs has always been strong Union paper
Ii appears the rebels preparing to make q
descent upon Kansas, and have notified the res.
idents in the Southern portion of Kansas of their
intention. They assert that they mean to be
ascHScu iof tHc tcdtHieht WHICH tue UOTuer Iul
fans received during the Kansas difficulties
Proper steps will be taken by the Department
Of the West in the premises.
A special dispatch from Washington to the
Post says: sit is understood the Government
will take no immediate action in the case of Gen.
Fremont. The General will be allowed full op.
portunity to carry out his plan of attacking the
rebel forces under Price and McCullock before
,cy interference with his command is made.
"The State Department has made satisfactory
explanations to Lord Lyons in reference to the
lew system Of passports. The omission to in.
orm him Of the new system was merely acct.
lentaL
"The condition of Kentucky excites the live.
lest interest. Several prominent citizens of that
,lace have arrived here for the purpose of UT.
ling upon the Government the necessity of for.
varding large number of Federal troops to
ustain the Union men,"
The Commercials special says: 1.-THE enemy's
on the Virginia side of the Poto-
nae have extended until they now reach from
Iunson's hill to point near Alexandra.
"The panicmongers still profess to believe
hat the rebels will soon attempt to cross the Po-
omae at Edwards Ferry and Acqua Creek,
ut there is no foundation for such apprehen
iOn." =
On the 25th A large accommodating marty nm.