, 1861-10-31

full. That State is the first which has completed
the levy Of troops under the Presidents procla-
nation.
The Indian Agent for New Mexico has just ar
rived at Washington from the Territory. All
the principal men Of the Navajoe Indians came
in and made treaty Of peace with our govern.
ment with the exception Of those of Arizona, Of
which small force Of Texans have possession
through the treachery Of Col. Loring The Fed.
eral force there under COL Cauley, who COM
mands that military department, is from / 200 to
1900. The citizens have raised three full regi-
ments The people are loyal to q man. There
we're no disturbances on the plains, and when
stock was passing over, the Indians were in the
best possible humor frOm the fact Of their re-
ceiving presents.
A guncoat is in pursuit Of the Nashville, which
is reported to have run the blockade at Charles
ton on the 18th inst
The surveyor has seized the ship Maid Of NeW
Orleans, Just arrived from Liverpool. The Ves-
sci is partly owned in New Orleans.
WASHINGTON, Oct 10th.
This morning detachment Of 1000 men from
the Massachusetts, 18th and Col. GeSry's Penn
sylvania regiments crossed the river at Bolivar
and attacked the rebels, 1000 strong, and after q
sharp engagement drove the enemy back from
the river, capturing q ID FOUNDER. Our loss was
six killed.
The U. S. steamer Louisiana, which has been
oft Chinatogue Island, has captured o dozen
schooners which had no clearance.
PoTosI, Oct. 18th.
The enemy was discovered approaching the
bridge about o'clock, by German, who gave
the alarm, and our men, numbering 400 or 800,
prepared for action, although the force against US
numbered 600, under the lead Of jeff Thompson.
Our troops stood their ground, and, from stone
piles and other places Of shelter, did good exc.
cution. They were finally surrounded, however,
and obliged to yield. Our loss was one killed
and two wounded. Rebel loss, five killed and
four wounded badly. Immediately after the sur
render, the Federal prisoners were sworn by JEFF
Thompson not to bear arms against the South,
and were released. The rebels then burnt the
bridge and hastily retired.
The Times dispatch says: al think the rebel
army has fallen back entirely from the lines Of
Manassas, and established new lines on the west
side Of the Rappahannock, their right wing rest
| ing on Acquia Creek, and their LEFT on the foot
hills Of the Blue Mountains. 1t is sstated that the
rebels have anticipated our preparations for q
naval expedition, really covering contemplated
attack on them.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 18th.
Yesterday morning the rebels showed them
selves on Bolivar Heights at Harper's Ferry, and
commenced an attack from artillery, with three
conf anies under Maj. J. p. Could stationed on
the North side Of the Potomac A constant FIR
ing was kept up for some hours, when three
companies Of the third Wisconsin regiment
crossed the river, and, forming into line, drove
the enemy back, and succeeded in capturing
one Of their heavy guns. They were, however.
fJicel TO retreat, which they did in good order.
They were reinforced by other companies, and
then, with COL John Geary at their head, marched
upon the enemy, and after hard fighting drove
them from position, and captured thirty-two
FOUNDER, q coumbad. Our forces had three
pieces Of artillery, and these were fired from
this side Of the river, until the enemy retreated.
The enemy had seven pieces Of artillery and
800 cavalry, together with their infantry, and
were completely driven back some three miles.
Our loss in killed and wounded is seven-enemY
fifteen. Col. Ashley, who was at the head Oi
the enemy, was among the slain.
| RoLLA, Missouri, Oct 10th.
A sharp skirmish took place Monday morning,
twenty miles this side Of Lebanon, between two
companies belonging to Major Wright's battalion,
attached to Gen. Weigman's command, and 13O
rebel cavalry. Wright surprised them by On
attack on their rear, and completely routed them,
killing thirty, and taking thirty prisoners. Our
loss, one killed and one wounded.
JEFFERSON CRY, Oct 10th.
A scout who arrived here tonight, reports
Prices army, on Sunday, at ClintOnville. The
whole army has effected Q passage across tho
Usage, and is still in full retreat.
i New YoRK, Oct. nth.
The feet which sailed from this port on Sun
day, arrived at Old Point Monday, causing
great excitement by its extensive character.
A flag of truce came down from Norfolk samC
day, but Gen. Wool refused TO receive It.
SYRACUSE, Missouri, Oct 18th.
Letters received here from Prices army state
that Claib jackson is at present very dissipated
and bordering on delrium tremens. He often
raves about camp like maniac.