, 1862-11-20
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.

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Commission to be organized, to inquire into the
Conduct Of Buell. in reference to his permitting
the invasion Of Kentucky by Bragg, and his
failing TO relieve Mumfordville; |; his conduct dur
inc the battle Of PerryVille, and his allowing
Bragg's forces to escape from Kentucky without
attacking him.
CAIRO, Nov. 4.
The Grenada Appeal Of Nov. Sd says: The
truth Is now manifest that we are now occupying
asomewhat precarious defensive situation; hence
the disappointment and uneasiness prevalent
among ell classes.
New YoRK, Nov. 8.
The ships Of war DaeOtah and Vanderbilt
will probably sail to search for the AlabanG
Aletter from the steamer NorVich, of George
town, s. c., states that the fort at that place was
DESTROYED and several rebels killed. Contra.
bands report that six-gun floating battery and
a ten inch thick iron.clad vessel are being built
at Charleston. Four large steamers, laden with
cotton, are there awaiting an opportunity to run
the blockade.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.
A dispatch from headquarters the Army
Of the Potomac says: From the Heights "a.
vorable view Of Shenandoah was had aud no large
body Of the enemy was to be seen.
The command OF cavalry and artillery under
Pleasanton, occupied Piedmont last night This
morning they pushed on, and after q spirited
skirmish they occupied Marquette. They now
hold the approaches 70 Manassas and Chester
Gap.
Rebel cavalry showed themselves to-day op-
posite Snickerss Gap. Gen. Mcclellan spent
most OF the afternoon at the top Of Ashby's Gap,
taking observations Of the Shenandoah Valley.
Information from Manassas says that por.
ton Of Sickles command, sent to look alter
Orange and Alexandra railroad, found 1t was
in better condition than expected.
FoRrREss MONROE, Nov. 5.
The Richmond Examiner Of the lst says the
recent movements Of our troops Indicate the en-
tire evacuation Of Northern V'rsinia, or that
taeir movements are made in reference to re.
ported advance Oi Mcclellan through LOudon
county. 1t also says close examination Of the
Cnmissary and Quartermaster departments,
will disclose degree Of reckessneSs en- irely in.
excusable, and well calculated to depreciate the
currency OG the Government if II bad no other
effect.
New YoRK, Nov. 8.
Full returns from this city give Seymour over
$1,000 majority. The Tribune comedies his
election In New Jersey the Democrats carry
the Lower House aud probably the Senate.
They will have q majority on joint ballot, which
secures the election Of a Senator. They elect
Governor by upwards Of 10000 majority.
MILwAUkIE, Nov. 8.
The Democrats Of Wisconsin elect two Con.
Kressmen, aud the Republicans three.
BosToN, Nov. 8.
The rcturNs Grouf 1875 towns give Andrew,
Republican, Tor tiovernor, O., ,45O; Gen. Devens,
Peoples Umon candidate, 4S,3SO. Andrews
majority will be about 10000.
CHICAGO, Nov. 8.
The Illinois Congressional delegation stands
eight Democrats aud i've Republicans.
ST. LouIs, Nov 8.
Tho radical emancipation ticket in this county
IA undoubtedly elected Blair's friends claim
his election, but the radicals think the soldiers
vote will elect Samuel Knox.
LEAvENwoRTH, Nov. 9.
Scattering returns IN Kansas indicate the ell
ection Of the Republican ticket.
New YoRK, Nov. r.
ToH.F. Teschmacher and James Otis: Gen.
tlsmen-Your bounty Overpowers US thirty
Eve thousand nine hundred and Hly-sx dollars
more from towns in California. One hundred
and thirty thousand sick and wounded men will
forego their pains for q moment when they learn
you are making their sorrows your own. Let
Stockton, Santa Clara, and each and every con-
tributOr whose names are not yet known, receive
the heartfelt gratitude Of our army and country.
HENKY W. BELLOWS, Pres'G
tn. R,rhmord Whio saws that the Conieder-
kte s, eretary Of War has caused orders to DO
issued % officers commanding the camps Of in
struction to cause enrolments Of conscripts to
be ext nded to oil men now subject to exemp.
lion between the agps Of IS and 45. The paper
remarks that il cannot be denied that the. law
under which this is done Is improper, II not
odious.
The WRig Processes to have information that