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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

THE Gazette iizzies on its report Of
the fanatics .biee over the Eenovai of Nc.
Clellan, it seeing very plainly tat the face Ct
the people " as set against the operation. Men
Of sober iude ment d.sist (, ON such den onstra.
tions They do no possible good, but are the
foundation Of harm. In fact there are many
good II en- ali through the country who do not
sympsthze with democrats politically, who
are Yet at loss 20 know whether it is b. st to
laugh or cry over the removal Of that man
They do not think it can be possible that he lie
to blame tor all the inetfe fectiv eDess Of the army
Of the Potomac We think there are other
causes which have eonspi-ed 10 bring about
tnese delays and counter marches over which
the Commanding G neral had no control. 1t
sh ould be grave question with all classes Of
men as to whether General McCiellan's remov.
al is fit sul ject for rejoicing not. We do
not hear of any public demonstrations else-
where. One hundred guns were fired a, Pro
vdence Rhode Island, but that was In honor
of the promotion Of General Burnside, one Of
Little khody's children, and not because Nc-
Clellan wac removed We do not hear of peo
pc raising fage. The is not b,c.use other
people have not go, flag ct iis. or lumber from
which to make them, or steam mills upon
which to raise them por is it because they
are wanting in good eense, patriotism, and
other manly attributes that they do lot DC all
this. The people of this city are not so much
eaten up with fsnaticism as some might
think.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

CAVALRY HoRsEs inspector Ha'ght
has mustered in sixty-seven horses in the pact
two days. and rejected ten. Contractors need
not be at all alarmed about getting any poor.
broken down concerns into the 9Th Cavalry
for tue inspector will look out tina, no tnipg of
the kind happens. There have been some
mighty mean horses brought to town, hut, OF
course. they were not intended for the 9th
Cavalry at all events they have never been
sent to camp to our knowledge. Contrscturs g
are hurry ing no ~ fast as possible. Some Of
them have completed their contracts.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
N cW AOgk Market.

NEv YoRK. Nov. IL.
FLOUR Market less active AMI DC lower
Sales ooa barrels at IS 9e0to % super state
Silo@6 % extra do 50 .s0Ga6 90 suIer Western /;
t6.l5(db 80 for common to me iium extra Vest
erD; - v0di 90 com non tn good shipping brands
extra u. Il o.
RYE FLoUg--Unchangec.
NuEAT-M rkei less active and lc lower. Sales
so 600 bu. Chicago spring at 81 liza 26 81 %
9i ~ for Mil. Club 81 33 u 3611 amber Iowa
tl4pU1i.H winter rel Western; 81 44Gl Il am
ber Mich. 5 As choice do
CORN arket less active. and scarcely so
firm Sales 10000 bu. 7l972Lc spring mixed
Western.
PoaK i ull and unchanged. Sales 100 bbls.
Si262lz Mess. 81 80 Prime
"a'sKY.-Cnchanged. Sales so bbls. at 81 q
37%c.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
From the Amy OF the Potomac.

HEAbQC AkTkRs, ARMY GP THE POTOMAC,
November 10th.
The following order was issued by Gen Burn
side on taking command Of he army
"ln accordance with General Order No 1872, is
suci by The President Of the United States,
hereby assu command Of the Army Of the Poto-
mac Patriotism and the exercise of my every
energy in the direction Of this army.
aided hy the full and hearty co.,pe,atio,
If is ciii .ers and men, will, hop, unier the
blessing Of God, ensure its success Having been
a sharer OF the privations, and ii witness Of tn
bravery OF the whole army Of the Potomac in th .
Maryland campagn, O fully identified with
them in their feeling Of respect AMI eem for
Gen Mcclellan entertained through a long AZ
most friendly association with him, feel that il il
Hot as stranger assume com md. t. the 9, II
army cjrps, So long and infinitely associated with
me, need say nothing. Our hi tories are ident
cal. With 4 fli icnce for myself. but with proud
confidence IN the unswervinv loyalty and deierni
nation Of the gallant army now entrusted to my
accept its control with the strongest assur-
ance that the just cause must prevail.
lSign9d A. f BURNSIDE,
Major General Comma nding.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

LOST GIRL.-i esterday young girl
answering TO the name Of Mary Jane Hall LETT
her home or Warren street, between h AMI
9th, since which time che has Lot been heard
FROM She had on when she let Q hat trim
med with velvet, black vel, plaid silk dress
and check shawl. Wears her hair cut short
has q broad face, black hair and eyes 1t ls
feared she has fallen into the hands Of some
person VINO seeks her ruin. Any informal on
Of her whereabouts left at the DkMocRAT AND
News office will be thankfully received by her
sorrowing parents.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

Ii FUHps.-The card attached TO the
gas fixture in Capt. Hendersbot,s office" No
funds to pay clsims'-was yesterday turned
round. and the anxious expectants were given
to und dtrstand that the Captain had the sqel-
ter to liquidate Uuce Sans Indebtedness in
this quarter. provided it was of the right
kind No claims for subsistence were paid
all others approx sd-were taken Up. When
the Captain shut down last night the office
was full Of claim holders waiting their urn.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

An ordinance autho,izing the erection Of Hay
Scales on Harrison ctr .et, bet cen Fur
tenth and = ts.nth
Be it enacted by the City Council of the city
Of Dare"pcrt:
SEo |. Wiliam R-n ck, his heira or ss,
Signs, are hereby authorized aud empowered
to cree. hay or platform ecAlre in front Of bic
,ffce on Harrison street, between Fourteenth
anu Fifteenth streets.
SEQ 2 Said hay or platform scales may b.
kept ON eaid street as long as it does not oh
st,uct or interfere with t.e business thereof.
Attest HENRY MIrTELBUs,nER, Clerk
GEo Ii FRENCH Mayor. 2s
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

MINUTES or THE 10TH SESSION OF

MINUTES or THE 10TH SESSION OF
rag UpPEa Iowa ANNUAL &. INFRINGE wear
indebted . oor friend the Rev c. g Truesdell.
pastor Of the " F. Church Of this city, tor
copy Of thi. pamphlet. from which We con-
leuse few items which may be Of interest TO
our readers.
There were ia ministers appointed 70
charges in the ten districts This includes the
active clerical force OF the Conference. Though
here are as many more designated as local
nreachers
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
THE MARKETS.


OFFICE or rHE DxM. d News,l
Tuesday Eve, Nov. Il.
There is nothing doing to-day en- accoun; Of tho
severity Of the weather. We give yesterday 9
quotations as the state Of the market.
FLduR-$4 50M5.2o.
WHEAT 60975c.
BARLEY- 9oc9sl.00.
CoAy -l56ls..
OATs--3oe35c
PorAToEs- jo,.
HcGs-$2 75d3 90, live weight
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
IF vCU m5H TO LEARN PIANO
PLAYING, On INcaeAs YOUR
P.EsENT KNOWLEDGE CF iT,
do NOT FAIL ID usE mesFH
RICHARD rSON'S.s
New Method for the Pianoforte.

Universally Acknowledged to bs the best, and
recommended by leading Rarisis asd Tsschefs -
without IN eqsal. Thoussnds Of copies have bsen
distributed rom Maine 20 CAlifornis, ard yet the
dema nd Is unabstsd-s most decided Mesf q -
merit, and ! very STIR q ssidsscs thst - ahef
book Tor the Psnofosss can - obtainsA ehes 4ufes
the public want - yell. Nailed pesae1e eese' @
CO.s PablishsgS, boeteo. seU
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
From California.

SAN FKAxcryco, Nov. IL.
$4,000 Vas shipped by to day. steamer for the
National ssni ary fund.
The $50 900 appropriation towards lifting ont
the cavalry company from this city, 20 20 10 the
Massach usetts reeiment, Was iudeho oitsly post.
poned By the Bossd Of >upsrvisors last evening. :.
Coagrsesman Phelps leaves te-dsy tyovsf-iaad
stage for Washington,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
From Fort Monroe.

Fr. MONROE, Nov. 10.
The mail steamer Rhode Island arrived from
the Gulf to-day, and reports all quiet at Newt
lears, Mobile and Hilton Head. che brisgs
large mail out
The Monitor came up Hampton RosAs at noon.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
Fire in New York.

NV YosK, Nov. TO-
About IL o'clock last night fire broke ont in
the ba.emento the store 537. broadway, occupied
by Filth, Pom d Co. M nusic dealers. The dam
age to the stock and fixtures il $3.50, ,0O0-ansured
for $50, 600.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

WARS Up?-A subscriber at Val
ley City Gays he does not receive more tbs"
.wo thirds Of bis papers Where d0ss 'hs
fault lay
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

MILITARY Men, A1rsNTIoS.-H you
wish for . Uniform q d full equipments call OIL
Z. r. Erskine, Nickolls Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

LADIES compelled to roam about out
doors should not fail to provide Themselves
with Que Of those nice thick shawls Of Whis-
ler's. They are rain proof.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

AUSTIN CoRBIS IL Geo. 5. Z. Low, a.
No l Nickolt's Block, dealers 10 State. County
and City Warrants. Coin. Demand Notes and
Government Vouchers. yet. zs-im'
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
THE CIT Y.

hrTENnoN, OFFicERs.-For choice
military Uniform, call at Cones. ctrner BrsoJ
aud Second streets
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
From ~. Louis.

ST. LoCIs, Nov. IL.
The Evening N.us has seen . p ivsts letter
from Spr ngfeii which says Scht field 10 moving
back to that point; the scarcity of foTsgs II said
to be the cause.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
u. ). Finances.

NAsHSGToN Nov To-
Proposals for about thirty millions Of bonds in
exchange for legal tender notes, will opened on
Monday, the l7th inst. at the Treasury Depart
nent at noon. at which time they will be received
The bonds offered are those vet rot deposited OF
the date Of Uct. her Is, 1861. The interest will
run fr.m the dales Of deposits, unless successful
bidders prefer to pay &C :rued Interest from Oc,o-
Der lst 1852 on current coupons, in coin to be re
imbursed at its maturity. Bidders rust deposi
with some assistant treasurer, 10 per cent Of tie
amount offered ard forward with their bids the
certi icates Of such deposit.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

Phoenix Insurance Company of Hart
ford assets, lst May, 1862 1927 L6U 90 liza
biities, s2l, 500. Henry B. HOFFMAN, Ag't.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

Be wise in time. Insure your prop
eriy before it ia d.etoye ed
k. simpson. Agent by State authority. rep
re.e ts acme Of the beet New York Companies
Call and be insured
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

SrARERIBs, tenderlolns and sausage
meats. fserh every day. IAN be obtained at
Burrows flour store, "a street, opposite the
LsClaire House, or At Bart GIsepel's fuur
store, Second street, Glow Main.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
Davenport Lumber Market.
TO-DAY'S ADV'TS.


FURNISHED OR UNFUaNISHED ROOMS,
L with board for gentleman and wife and
child ~ months old ], within ave or six blocks of
Burtis ii use.
Answer through P.O., s Adjt. Generals Of
fee. givi' size OF rooms, terms and Ice Ation.
Nov. I2-d2t
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

IsrEREsrrSa LETTKR.-On the sec
ona ,ape will be found another Interesting
letter from our regular and faithful cores
uondent 10 the goth regiment
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

ARR1vED.-Tbc last Of Burrows mill
has arrived and few weeks good weather
" i'll see it in full operation. Milling is pay
ing business just now ard every day couuts.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
New York stock Market.

new YORK, Nov IL
Stocks better with fair business Gold 1872.
Demand Notes 1875. Money call 4@5 ler CT.
sterling exchange selling at li63. al lii. Z. d X.
|. SIX.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
Great R4i0icing.

hAkr1oBD, Ct, Nov. IL.
Yesterday at noon - guns were Tired here by
order OF Gov. Buckinghan, Of this State, in honor
Of the appoin ment Of Cen. Burnside " the COM
nand Of the army Of the Potomac.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

BOSTON, Nov. IL.
An error has hcen discovered 10 the first count
OF tho votes Of the I'd Congressional III tSict,
which elects Hon A. IL Ric- 10 oDgres !. in place
Of 81 sleeper, ty IL ajeris
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
Destructive Fire.

ACGrsTA, Ga, Nov. 10.
A fire occurred here last night which destroyed
Stowci,', ware house, 600 bales Of cotton, some
produce, etc The less will exceed $50 600
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
Tennessee News.

NASHVILLE, Nov. IL.
Gen Rosecrans and sts IT arrived last biuht. t.hsy-
ing left Bowling Green Mt & O'Clock that norniuv.
On a train to itcheliville making tho REMAND er
oi the ifp on horseback without interruption from
gucrrillas.
TteioFeats are blazing along the greater portion
Of the roste, and many dwellings have been do
stroJed.
lhe country looks painfully desolatc. The in
hatitants, forage ard stock are nearly gone
lhe reports absut tho starving situation of
Nashville arc !anciul. About 30 OGO bush els af
,otn and other substantials we're IN .torc whom
McCooks corp. arrived
The recent attack Of tho enemy WAS q recon-
noisance and feint, TO enable Morgans guerrillas
T. destroy tho railroad bridge. We lost abosl 40
killed and wounded.
Me- COX has driven most OF the rebel gueiYillas
clear bacl. from the o,y.
Tho enemy is still in con -idoratle force at Muir
frosboro, but is retrea,ng beyond the Tennessee
River, destfoyiug z every thing as they retire.
supply train OF leo wagons arrived from
MItchol!ssie last night.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

II.
The Goycrner hes appointed Thursday tho
27th inst. NJ a day Of thanksgiv,ng ana prayer.
Military operations here continue quito active.
Severai regiments have gore forward during
the pas. few days to the seat of war.
Gov. Morton returned home from Washington
last night after an absence Of two weeks. ,e
speaks encoufagingi, oi tho future var opera
tions. tie brings large amount Of small notes
and postal currency Tor distribution.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

CLOSED IN.-The German Theatre
building is now entirely closedinso that the bad
weather now on hand is no matera obstruc.
that it will bs opened In three weeks The
association is negotiating for the services OF
one OF the most talented German actresses OF
the times to cater 10 the public this coming
winter
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

THE UJr.sK IS EIDED
vlcToIsYIs WON.
WAGENER'S SEWING MACHINE.
Anew Invention!
First Premium Awarded for The Best
Sewing by Machine
THIS MACHINE IS TIE BEST FOR ALL
] family and manufacturing purposes will make
coats, pants. shirts quilt bed quilts and do all 9th
er work in all fabrics Its simplicity, durability,
efficiency and price challenge every other machine
1. NJ. Singer l. Cas- not excepted.
All wishing to purchas. good machine are in
yited to examine this before purcb Asnp else here
Warranted one year, with proper usage.
PRICE, $40.-HExxER, IS. EXTRA.
WAC EN- ER,8
BAsTER AND BINDER,
BASTER AND BINDER,
BASTER AND BINDER,
EVERY LADY OR GENTLEMAN
EVERY LADY OR GENrLEMsN
EVERY LADY OK GENTLEMAN
WISHING TO SAVE LABOR
WISHING TO saw LABOR
5aet WISHING TO SAVE LAPOE
Will not do without this Attachment
Will not do without this attachment
Will not do without thi A ttschment
$ Will not do without this Attachn1ent I.
TIE FABRIC CAN m SEWN
MLEss TIME AND MORE PERFECT
Than the gCois can be basted by hand.
No person or machine has . right to use said
Wagene-s Bas,er and Binder on any machine.ex-
eept said Wagener's Machine unless bought Of
said wagener Or his legal agents.
Price Of Baster and binder - Sent to any ad-
dress on receipt Of the money, ready to attach TO
any machine
i1esss state the aind Of machine you wish to
attach IL TO. ~ M ra
All kinds of farm producs takeB st market
peico-- oaeh not refused. For further part culasS
aadse0 sas !. a. WA0RNkR,
ae96 Moline, Ills.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

QST. A LARGE, LIGHT SOHREL HORSE,
1pabout 10 hani-, small star on The fore b. ad ,
branded U. =. on the lett shoulder; sge abo1t five
years. A suitable re II ard will be given to the
fnder. A WILLlAMS,
n.vS 1w Quartermaster 9Th Cavalry.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

!. NJ. PgrrEsGILL 4 Co, No. 81 Park Row, New
York, and State street. boston, are our agents
or the DEMOCRAT 4 News in those cities, and
are authorised 10 take advertisements and sub
scriptions for Us ut our lowest rates.
q. II. sCRIvRN, %, Dearborn street Chicago, is
rized to receive ad dvertisementsfo for this pa
nor.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
River Kep0rt.


ARRIVED.
Tuesday, November IL.
JENNIE W WHIPPLE, Morrison, Keokuk.
BILL HENDERSON, Rhodes, Dubuque.
DEPARTED.
JAMES MEANS, Pierce, Dubuque.
JENNIE HrrPLE, Morrison, keokuk.
The LAST TRIPS 1T is doubtful II any more boats
make trips to st. Paul this season from this point.
The weather is threatening. and boatmen will
hardly venture even. at chance of making big
trip.
BoATS LEAvING today.
The Hawkeye Stateis expec ted up to-day. Sha
will probably leave for st. Louis tonight.
The mail and passenger packet Kate Cassel
Captain B. w. Dav 8, Clerk Parkhurst, will depart
for Montrose and way points At o'clock this
morning. Remember the Kate.
The mail and passenger packet Bill Henderson,
Capt,in Rhodes, aill depart for Dubuq~e and al
way points At I o'clock this morning. Mr.. c. II.
King in the Off ce.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

FsoM THE FERRY DAVENPoRT-A
Letter received 10 st evening from Mr.. VIM. 7.
Hall informs us that the steam Ferry "Daven.
port" had arrived safe at St. Louie, last w ed
nesdsy evenipg-aii on board well and hearty.
1t was expected the boat would be ordered
South about Saturday. destination not known
to any one on board We wish them cafe
and prosperous voyage.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

HONE AGAIN.-Mr. Greene returned
Yesterday morning from Missouri, where he
bes been seleciing large stock Of Winter Ap.
plea for THE market. Now is your time to
get q nice article cheap.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

The Older for the Removal Of McClel.
Ian.
The following is tho order relieving General Me-
Ciellan:
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJ'r GEHs OrYiCR,
VAsHisGTOn, November b.
By direction Of the President Of the United
states, it j. ordered that Maj. Gen. Nc Ieilsp DO
removed from the commsni Of Tho rmy Of tho
Poto,nac, a'd that Maj Gen. Burnside take ccm-
mand oi that army.
by order of the Secretary Of War.
l.. ID fowksEsD, A. A. &.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12

LAND SALE.-We call the attention
of our readers to the Advertisement OF a large
sale Of valuable lands by the Musca,ioe
Branch Of The State Bank OF Iowa. cspi-
tai cha nee to iavest.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
Decision In Regard To Tax on Newspn.
WAsnIsGToS, Nov. II.

II.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
decided, IN regard 10 the r. on advertis.in
that tie last pr rJyiso Of Section eight, of th,f
csc Law e-einpts "A newspaper whore circulation
does not exceed 600 COPIES fr,m all tax xpon
advertisements, and the Last proviso lut Of Tho
siine section exempts the receipts for advertise
ments to the amount Of Sl.tt0. consequently
they will be assessed only the excess ~ o. 90
dollars, apd teen only whcn their whole crcula-
tion exceeds o9o copies.
The agent OF the Associated Press ia authorized
by the secTatary Uf State and Secretary u tho
treasury, 70 say that The reports Of Cabinet di-
visions upon the measures OF the Admin Istra-
'isn, "hiet have gained ftEc currency, Erc alto
gether gr undless
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-12
Lost.

nN SATURDAY, AN OLD FASHIONED
~ morocco portmonaie, containing about forty
dollars II was lost sosew here on Second street,
betw cen Krause's store and wa SIR ct The
faie- will receive liberal reward if the same il
left AT the ! EMoCRAT AND news Office.
pay1D
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-10-21
FORWARD MOVEMENTS.

wAsniSeroS, Oct 2o--Heralds special says
the pressure Tor u forward movement =; De, %
coming almost general 1t is urged with "a an
earnestness that has never been equaied lpe
argument is used that protecnon oil our
present inactou will ruin the country
The Times has dispatch giving an &C.
count OF gentleman from CulPepper County
Virg,lia, OF the hanging OF II slaves ehargeu
with organizing an insurreeuon' oonsp'lAey
supposed to extend throughout seVera' c1un,
tiss The inhabitants OF the counties where
tho insurrecton exists threatened TO resist the
conSeription act on the plea Of seli-deienee to
protect themselves against the negroes Two
thirds of tho slaves in Virginia have ALREADY
heard OF President Lincoln proclamation and
known they are free, and he thinks should !ne
rebel army retreat from ITS present PoS'uon
another Nat Turner rebellion would occur III
Eastern and Central Virginia
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-10-21
TROUBLE ABOUT THE NEGROES.

ST. LOUIS, Oct 2l-Despatches received
at Head quarters from Helena, Ark, 10 the
l7lh inst, report all quiet, and the fort near
ly completed
The rebel Gen Holmes had sent to Gen.
Carr, under flag of truce, communication
falsely assuming that the Government, or its
Generals, had engaged in armiug the negroes
in Arkansas, to which course Holmes entered
emphatic protest
Cen Carr promptly responded, telling him
that neither the United States Government or
its Generals had armed negroes on the con,
trary the Federal troops had been employed
in disarming the negroes, and while so em.
ployed were attacked and o portion captured
by guerrillas.
In skirmish on the llth, twelve miles
west of Helena, the naval forces captured
the Lieut., Colonel of the 2lst Texas, and Il
privates. The enemy's further loss in moi
known.
Major Rector of the 4th Iowa was takeI
prisoner; and we had 4 killed, wounded
and Ia missing.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-10-21
EvAcUATING WINCHESTER.

PHILADELpmA, Oct 2O-Ths washinston
Stor Of this evening has information that It rs
believed the rebels were evaeuatinE Winehes-
ter. "
i,bn,s were expecting the rebel cavalry al Co''-
let's Station. %.
General Stahl reports to General Sigel that
on the 18th, 5000 rebels entered Snickersville
from Winchester to protect the return OF stu
arts cavalry force. On the next day the
whole recrossed the Shenandoah and then
went on their way to rsioin the main body un
der Lee.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-10-21

sax FRkxcisCo, Oct 20--Mcuey tiehA
rates az legal tender notes l6gDls per G. dis
count. Exchange on New York payable IN
currency I5@20 per o. discoant Several
capitalists are disposed TO siloW money u
cense until eastern finances are more settled |;
this is believed 10 be the mstr reason oil the
money pressure. wsa
Steamer Pacific arrived with 400 passen.
gers, $4,000 treasure from Oregon, aud zO,VVV
| from British Columbia
Opposition steamer sAils from San franc's
co, Pacific Mail, for Panama, tomorrow, pro
ducing lively composition among pssaengero
Opposition rates 6rst cabin SzVO' "a 10y
steerage $50 Mail steamer averages, $3.50
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