Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-16
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dominant sentiment rs violently rebelious and
not more than three Union flags were seen.
General Scott's order, issued ten days ago, for
the release Of Col Blair, is not yet carried into
effect. He is still confined IN the Barracks al
st. Louis.
c. W. Cole. type founder, formerly Of Brook
lyn and lately Of Richmond, left the latter city
two weeks since, under JEFF. Davis's proelama-
ton ordering of foreigners. aud has arrived here
He left 600 troops in Richmaod, but only three
guns mounted; 800 OF 400 negroes We're build
ing numerous forts. .Twenty-one hospitals were
full. OF q Florida regiment. 100 strong, only
80 answered at roll call. There are regular
mails to and from New York, Baltimore, and
other places North Three hundred pounds Of
agate type had Just arrived from the North, and
passed as stereotype plates from the Methodist
Book Concern.
Special to rbe New Yorl. Herald
WASHINGTON, October S-Drs. Hameston
and SWAIN of the 18th BROOKLYN regiment. who !
were taken prisoners st Bull Run, arrived here
this evening via Fortress Monroe, from Rich |
mond. They were released on parole, and csme
with the fiffy-seven wounded prisoners. They !
give 4 most deplorable account of the condition |
Of our wounded and the msnner n which they
have been treated by the rebels. According 10 |
their account our prisoners have suffered the !
torments OF the damned, and the wonder is that !
any of them are now alive ltsppears that the
fiftv-seven wounded whom they released are
cases that the rebel doctors could not cure They
were thersforo permitted to return home.
The rebel government had learned something
regarding the probable expedition South, and it
has produced the greatest excitement through
out the Cult and cotton States 4 was believed
that vast number Of the troops now in Virginia
would be called to their respective States here
these attacks were apprehended There was a
scarcity Of provisions and also Of medicines,
and otr wounded frequently had 10 90 without
in many critical cases. Tea, coffee and sugar
were almost impossible to procure for love or
money.
The question of a successor TO JEFF. Davis was
being agiiated throughout The South and the
general belief was that Alexander II. Stephens
would be agreed upon. The feeble state Of Da-
Wis health was used as an argument against
him. In the event, however Of permanent
restoration ID j. the intention Of the rebel gov
ernrnent 20 make him Lieutenant General.
The heavy rains Of the last twenty-four hours
have swollen the river to such an extent as TO
preclude its passage by the rebel force. 1t can
now be crossed only by the bridges, all Of which
are 10 the possession Of our army.
The official record of charges against Fremont
have not reached head quarters, and the case re-
mains in staln gaze.
This morning no signs Of the rebels in their
camp OF battery were discoverable at Matthias
Point AT EvanspOrt, at The mouth Of the Yuan
iieO the camp fires of the rebels were seen for
three miles along the shore.
WASHINGTON, October 9-Hon. +. Porter,
Chairman Of the Investigating Committee Of
the House. on the sth instant called the attention
Of the Navy Department, to a statement in the
newspapers that Capt. J. II Morrison, Of the
steamer Fanny, which was captured by the
rebels of Cane Hstteras, was imprisoned al
Fortress Monroe for refusing to take the oath OF
allegiance and inquired if the statement was
true in whole or in part. The department, 10
day, replied as follows:
"NAyY DEPARTMENT, OctobeT9.-SR: Your
letter of the sth inst relative 10 the newspaper
reports concerning the master Of the steamer
Fanny, has been received. The steamer alluded
to was not, at the time Of her capture, in the
service of this department, and has never been
/ employed BY II. and the same may be said Of
her captain. This department has no knowledge
of him whatever, and have no reason to sup
pose that at the time Of the capture Of the Fan
ny, single person in any way connected with
tho navy was on bosrd Of her
VERY respectfully, yours, ETC.
GIDEON WELLES."
New YORK, October 9.-The balloon which
was seen over Washington few days ago
proved to be La Mountains which safely landed
IN Maryland Ii appears that after rising 10 a
certain distance and finding the current light,
he cut the rope and rose to the hight Of three
miles, obtaining a complete view OF the rebel
encampments and movements, which Important
news be has communicated 70 the War De
paTtment.
WASHINGTON, Oetober9-The Navy Depart
uent has received official accounts Of the affair
near Hatteras inlet from the commanders Of the
SusQuehanna and Monticello. No mention is
made Of the destruction Of the rebel steamers or
the disabling Of the Fanny, as was reported by
the New York HcraldS correspondent. Two
boats full Of troops going from the shore to the
rebel steamers were struck with shells and de-
stroycd.
The commander of the Monticello, Lieutenant
Brain. thinks one shot struck the Mamie
The name Of the soldier who escaped after
killing a rebel captain, was Warren G. Hover,
Of company H. 2Olh Indiana regiment. An
other private Chas. White, was drowned in the
sl1rf Hover states that two of our shells fell
into two sloops loaded with men, blowing the
vessels to pieces. The slaughter among the
rebels was great, and a number Of the officers
were killed When the Monticello ceased firing,
the rebels were scattered for four miles along the
beach Six rebel steamers We're at one time of
the point, their shot falling short.
Special 30 the Missouri Republicanl
WAsHINCToS. October 9.-Reconnoissances
| today, demonstrated that the Coniederates are
! in very strong force in and about their former
| positions, and stretching from Leesburg through
/ Fairfax along the Occoquan river, and a short
| distance down the Potomac, certainly not less
than 100000 and some accounts say 100000.
! Arrangements were made to-day with iron
foundries at Pittsburg to insure aninereased sup
plv of cannon in the next two months
/ WASHINGTON, October 9.--The policy of the
government in regard 10 employing foreigners in
the military service, is as follows, the statement
being made on good authority:
Ist. No one has been authorized to enlist or
raise troops il Canada as has been affirmed to
/ be understood there.
ID, No commissions have been offered or
other 0yertues made 10 military men in France
or other Europeans States, as has been affirmed
| there.
ID. The government has not rendered the com
mand OF the army 10 Gen. Garibaldi, as has
been represented in Europe.
What is true is: lst. That every foreigner
who has come with good character and Gre
deutials, and offered his services TO the govern
meut in support Of the Union, has been ac-
cepted, and no other Is IN the employment OF the
United States.
ID Cen Garibsldi being naturalized citi-
zen, il was reported TO the government, by one
of our eonsuls, that the general was contem-
plating visit 20 this country, and that he had
| intimated conditiOnally disposition 10 engage
in the service Of the United States. He was
informed that if this was so his services would
be accepted with pleasure, and he would receive
| q commission as major general, being the rank
which was conferred on General Lafayette in
the war of the Revolution. General Garbaldi,
| rpon consideration of this subject has con-
eluded not to offer bis services at present, but
thinks be may by-and-by visit the United
! States.
/ WAsHINGToN, October 9-At 6 o'clock this
morning Division General Smith, at the Chain
! Bridge, advanced and took position near Lew
/ insville. After waiting three hours, inviting an
attack. our skirmishers advanced and took pos
session of Lewinsvile, the rebels retreating on
their approach.
Spec al 70 ID New York Commercial
WAsIuSGTON, October 9.--Justice Johnston
decided Yesterday. that under the act of Con
gress iorbidding the sale Of liquors to soldiers,
it is not Illegal TO give il away. This striped pig
decision IS 50 opposed TO the express enactment
OF Congress, that the government will not sud-
NIT to il If this local magistrate continues TO
hamper the government with this absurd decls-
ION, Gen. Mcclellan viii administer dose OF
martial law 70 both liquor dealers and justices.
4 slave was restored TO his master yesterday
by Pennsylvania regiment. A file Of soldiers
escorted the contraband two miles beyond our
lines.
4 SINGULAR STATEsIENT.-The Bristol { Eng
land) Post publishes the following:
: Staying in the same hotel in Birmingham. are