Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02

ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS

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The Pony arrived at Ruby Valley, "a
miles east of Fort Churchill on Monday a
three O'Clock P. NJ. The following is from
the Unions Dispatch:
WAsHrNeroN September l9.-Correspond
ence of the New York Herald says Genera
Mcclellan and several of his staff, this after
noon, went to examine our earthworks, gar
| risoned by portion of General franklin
command. While viewing the enemy's DO.
sition, General Mcclellan discovered 500 O
600 of the enemy approaching, about tive
miles distant. He Immediately ordered sew
eral rified cannon placed in position, and sen
his compliments to the rebels in the shape o
a 20-pounder shell that exploded in theil
midst. producing the widest confusion. The
whole force was seen to scatter and fy, anG
there is no doubt large number were killed
| The enemy did not return the fire.
Gen. Mcclellan, after disposing of this ad-
vaucing force of rebels, directed his attention
to new battery recently thrown up by the
enemy short distance south of Munson's
| Hill, known as Mason's Hill lie threw sew.
era shot and shell in their works, causing
some of the hands to knock off, They were
evidently surprised by this sudden opening
of our batteries on theirs as they disappeared
and did not return the fire. Gen Mcclellan
returned to the city about nine o'clock at
night.
WASHINGTON, Sept 20-A recent order OF
General Mcclellan declares the firing on an
enemy's pickets is contrary to the usages OF
civilized nations He, therefore, orders that
there shall be no firing on their pckets un-
less it becomes necessary to resist an advance
or return a fire commenced by them.
The Navy Department has received dis
patches rfrom flag officer Striblng of the
East India squndron, who says Cochin China
is in war with the French, who have a con-
siderable portion of the country, and are
preparing for vigorous campaign. Strib-
ling remarks that Commodore Schenck has
fully vindicated the insult of firing on the
Saginaw by the Chinese, and that no further
action is required on his part.
A company of infantry has been rendered
to the Government from the Hawaiian
Islands. and accepted. 1t consists of Ameri-
can emigrants and native lIawaiians 1t is
expected TO come as soon as the news of the
acceptance is received.
No action has yet been taken in the case
of Col Young, respecting his appointment to
the command of regiment of cavalry.
To day is the day fixed upon by the Rich
mond papers for the advance of Beauregard
upon Washington but there was no signs up
to noon to-day of such a movement. The
positions of the two armies are unchanged
WAsHINGToN, Sept. 20.-The picket guard
of the rebel forces near the Chain Bridge
have been strengthened by an additional
force
The proprietors of the National Hotel, in
this city have been arrested for selling LIQUOR
to Colonel in the army.
The arrests of the Secessonists in Mary
land continues. Yesterday the Speaker of
the Lower House of the Legislature was
taken into custody.
The work has been recommended on the
Treasury buildings and on the dome of the
Capitol.
Colonel Berdan's Sharp Shooters gave an
exhibition of skill, to-day, before the Presi-
dent and large number of people, the
President himself making a very good shot
LOUISVILLE, Sept, 20-Colonel Crittenden
from Indiana, who was the first to bring ar
mament from another State into Virginia in
aid of the Federal Government, was the first
TO come to the aid of Kentucky His regi-
ment well armed, passed through our streets
towards the Nashville depot this afternoon
and proceed Immediately southwark They
were enthusiastically received and cheered
on the route
Brig ,dier General Ward arrived to- lay
from Washington, and will he permitted to
take command of his brigade in Central Ken
lucky.
A portion of General Rosencranz's forces
are in possession of Muldroughs Hill.
Justices Catron, of the United States SUI
preme Court, issued a writ of habeas corpus
in the case of Morehead, Durret and Barr
returnable on Monday next.
BALTIMORE. Sept. 2Oth.-The Cumberland
papers say that Captain kidds company of
cavalry, from New Greek, and a company of
infantry from Fort Pendeton. made a descent
upon rebel camp at Petersburg, Hardy
county, Virginia, on the 9th inst. A II
pound shot scattered the rebels like chafT
Several were killed and wounded, and mum
Der taken prisoners The camp and all its
equipments were taken and destroyed; also
a large quantity of corn, guns, uniforms, ect.
Colonel Bigler attacked some $50 rebels
whilst drilling near Barbourville. The rebels
fled at the first fire Their leader and TWEEN
ty others were made prisoners. Several were
killed and wounded.
INDIANAroLIs, Sept. 20th.-Ex-G Governor
Morehead of Kentucky, Martin W, Barr and
Reuben Durrett editor of the Louisville
Courier. arrested for treason. were brought
to this city to-day, and will be sent to Fort
Lafayette by order of the War Department.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 2l.-The following proc
amation has lust been issued:
II entuckaHs: Called by the Legislature
of Kentucky. my native State, hereby as
sumo command of this Department | come
to enforce, and not make laws-and, God
willing, to protect your property and your
lives The enemies of our country have dared
to invade our soil. Kentucky is danger She
has vuihy striyen to keep pence with her
neghbors. Our State is now invaded by
those who professed to be her friends, but
who are now sent to conquer her. No true
son of \ Eentucky can longer hesitate as to his
duty to his State and country. The invaders
must, God willing, be expelled. The leader
of the hostile force, who now approaches Is,
regret to say, kentuckian, making war
upon Kentuckians. Let all past differences
of opinion be overlooked every one who
now rallies to the support of cur Union and
our State ie friend. Rally. then, my coun-
trymen, around the flag our fathers loved
and which has shielded us SO long. | cal
YOU to arms for self defense end fer TIE Pro-
lection Of all that is dear to freemen. Let us
trust to God and do our duty as did ouI
fathers.
ROBERT ANDERSON, Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
Governor Magotfn has issued his proclaim
alton ordering General Thomas L. Critten-
den to execute the purpose contemplated 10y
the recent resolutions of the Kentucky Leg
islature in reference to the expulsion of inva-
sion, and General Crittenden has ordered th'
militia to be mustered into service forth with