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The New York herald., 1862-09-27

matter Of astnshment the outside world to witness
the enormous amou o. basnss trans cted by the Adu-
tant General OF this dpatm mt Owing 70 the wide ex-
tent OF General Dxs command the duties or his Adutnnt
General are more ardous than any other army corps OF
the service The Assistant Aduant General Of this de-
partment 10 Colonel D. T. Van Buren,, old army officer
and one who does great credit 70 the position he occupies
From cariy morning until late 1t nieht, Colonel Van
Buren s constantly at his post laboring energecay
and faithfully. The Colonel has but TOUR clerks,
some OF them members Of the Fifth regiment New York
volunteers The hospitals around this place cause the
Adlutant General more labor than anything else. The
average number OF discharges from the service made
out, owing to disability from wounds, sickness, &C.,
charge has to be made out five distinct the
amount Of this labor may be imagined TO be sufficient
work for one man. let alone the approving OF requisons
issuing general and special orders thousand and one
other matters emanating from tho chief OF staff Of
major generals command. Colonel Van Buren, is mo-
dest and unassuming gentleman and very much liked by
all those having business 10 transact with his depart
ment.
Capt. Wilson Barstow, Aid Camp Is Act Assist Adj
General N Col Van Buren, Major Charles Temple Dix,
Of the General s. like Lieut. Col Ludlow, the conf
dental aid Of the commander Of the Seventh army corps
and Lieutenant John A. Darling, Aid-deCamp, has the
sole charge OF the letters for the flags Of truce.
An interesting occurred this afternoon at Mr. o.
G. Wizards Hygea Hotel by which loving pair were
cemented into one, and made all the parties Interested
happy. shy lover and his blushns ducinea residents
OF the Back river district appeared before Rev Mr. ~
L. Chevers, the venerable post chapain and desired to
be united in the holy bonds Of matrmony The reverend
gentleman complied with their request and few magi
cal words pronounced the coupe man and wife. The
names OF the happy pair are William l. Browniey and
Virginia Ann Higgins. The lady did not TO regret
that her "Huggin'' days were over neither did the
groom, inasmuch rs he slipped green back into the
happy effects in parfecting the union who can say now
that most OF the residents Of Back river although great
rebels, are not in favor Of the "Unions'
During last night most violent storm ragged on the
Roads the rain pouring In torrents almost delugng near
ly everything. To-day the weather is and chill do
Everything front Of lines is quctand serene and
no fight is in prospective.
The New York herald., 1862-09-27
News from San Francisco.
RECEPTION OF THE EMANCIPATION PRocLAMArION-
MARKETS, ETC.

SAS FRANCISCO, CAL, Sept. rs, 1862
President Lincon's proclamation TO emancipate the
slaves commented favorable terms by tho press
generally, the leading journals heartily endorsing his
policy.
The quantity OF goods going into tho interior s very
large Domestic liquors are Offering at serious declines
sales Of pure spirits at 4oc per gacn Coal, s1s $50
per ton Coal OIL roc per gallon Butter 2ec. per pound
Candies isc per pound Dried apples, l2c. per quart
wool-saes OF fan clip at 23c. q 25c.
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Miscellaneous.
The Seventh Rhode Island Cavalry.

TNV'fDhNVki ". IT., sept. 20 1862.
The Seventh squadron Of Rhode Island cavalry, csm.
prising company raised here and another of students
from Dartmouth College and Norwich (vt.), University,
arrived here day and viii be mustered out of service,
their of three months having eapired They we're
among the cavalry which out their wW through from
MNpes's Ferry " 0rssuosale.
The New York herald., 1862-09-27

OPERATE MovxxxsIs-nsdame Charlton Demeur, sisnOS
and siruor Biach leave for Havana to day 10
no steamer Roanoke The PROMISE therefore, Of short
with these artists previous TO their departure FOR
,h. ,,l not be realized. We hear nothing yet Of the
r,o Napoleons plans Has the fair Titcns proved Ease
.na all bis apples turned - sssss' W pe..r hsa INN
40 agiosceut hslyre unde. st. bad " r.sr,psl.s
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s.renadc TO Commodore Porter

serenade Commodore Porter, Of the United State
Navy viii take place this evening at tho 81. Nchola
Hotel By .Ic members OF Hose Company No 20 and Hoo
and Ladder Company No o. Of the New York Fire Depart
uent Dodworths full baud will ofciate the occasion
The New York herald., 1862-09-27
The FedcraIs Mt Leesburw.

II
force Of about 200 Yankee cavalry made dash into
Leesburg Wednesday last. The Confederate infantry
Ia small force) fired few rounds, when the Yankees
wheeled about and retired to await the arrival Of
artillery. The artillery arrived and they commenced
she ling the inurng nineteen houses and ding
lady named Harding Meanwhile our forces had fallen
back the road TO Winchester thus drawing the enemy
after them. Our cavalry, pursued, fired thsm, kill
ling and wcunding nine Yankees The latter returned
TO the where they stayed about two hours and LETT
In great haste without parong any of the sick tn
IN the hospital The enemy departed in the direction Of
Dranesvie when forces occupied the town and hold
II still.
The New York herald., 1862-09-27

received early in the day yesterday communicating ths
intelligence Of another 6yht and another decided and
brilliant victory Saturday This despatch was recsv
cd by General q. W. smith, and read In the House
sf Representatives yesterday morning The Following
copy Of the despatch -
GENERAL "A despatch has just been received from IN IN
chester dated 2ls The crossed l0Oo men over
river ct Shepherdstown and Immediately attacked oy
Jack and routed. Their loss heavy-ouI
crossedinto Maryland II u. DAVIDSON,
Colonel, r. A. G. 3.
During the day nothing later received with REFER
TO this engagement, except that PASSENGERS VINO
by the Central train stated that 1t was reported At
Staunton that victory complete and the enemy
were terribly slaughtered The same reports also repre-
seDted that had captured four or hve
Of the enemy The Yankee force engaged In ths nght
crossed the Potomac at Boeler's mill one mile oelow
shepherdstown and the fight must therefore have occur
red in the immediate vicinity OF that town.
The statement that General jackson with ms corps re-
crossed Maryland after tho battle OF saturday
hardly probable unlass thsre was concerted plan Tor
similar move Of whole force. II may be that Mary
land will again be invaded at an early day. and that
General Jackson's column is the advance guard Of
second But in the absence OF facts, II is idle
70 speculate upon what future movements will be-
The New York herald., 1862-09-27
Sooiding the Rebel Congress.

(trom the Richmond Dispatch, Sept %
IL the imperative duty Of Congress to act without de-
lay upon the various before II for the public
de AT the very beginning of the session set
orlh the roasoDs which, In our opinion required i'm
mediate action. We had hoped that not week would
be permitted to pass without the sxtensi n Of
the conscription law, to meet the immense
force called tor by Lincoln, and which, whilst
our representatives have been taking has been In part
already raised. And yet, up TO this moment the Two
houses have not agreed upon law TO meet an emer.
which, II promptly met would by this time have
brought to the field an army fully adequate IN men
and material TO the occasion. But the rresistib G
propensity for loquacy and hair splitting has
all sense OF the public danger, and while the new eves
have been pouring into the federal capital by tens OF
thousands our Congressman have been making speeches
at the rate Of ono speech for each new
pany that has enlisted under the Lincoln Tag
II this were the age OF miracles, the value Of :
jawbone might be as great as IL In Samsons time
but, under existing circumstances we doubt whether
such a weapon. II ought by this time " be evident d
the whole country that this is likely be one of In
definite Duration K do not promptly put into the eld
force equal to the exigencics Of the public service
Miscellaneous.
The Tallahassee PAYERS announce the death of Gen.
Richard X. Call. a distinguished Floridan. on Sunday
Col. John p. Thompson, Of virginia, was killed In the
Hon. II. w Miller, Of Raleigh, North Carolina died q,
his residences on the 17th inst
The paper says:-Tho train that Is due this
Ing will bring from Culpcpper Court House sixty six Yam.
kees who have been thore since the engagement
that place There several officers and the following
surgeons;J. y. Day, Tenth Maryland; T. :. Bissell,
Filth Connectcut; A. NJ Heller, Twenty y-eighth New
York, and John b. Coover Forty sixth Pennsy ivania
They will be cent home from Richmond
Tho Richmond Wig of the 2ath states, that General
Thomas division stil remains Nashville, but their
troops indicate preparations TO evacuaie Andy John
son says the rebels take Nashville thav will ind hi,
remains under the ruins the capol
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A Victory mt Shepherdst0wn
IErom the Richmond Examiner Sent d


We have 1t in power TO announce this morning
another signal victory for the Confederate arms the
time regret to be Obliged say that knowledge
Of the recent movements and position Of the main
body of forces is still vague and uncertain We feel
assured, from information gathered from trustworthy
Potomac and close upon the heels Of McCellans shat
tered army, but upon what route and at what
exact point have been unable to rtiin.
But that General jackson at Shepherdston last
Sunday, and there encountered and routed
heavy column OF the enemy and subsequently pursued
its scattered regiments into Maryland is put beyond ques
on by the following despatch, which was yesterdy re-
ceived by the War Department from Colonel davidson,
commandment OF the military post Of Stanton
SrAuNTON, Sept. %.
Dispatches Just from Winchester the 2ls
that the eneny ossed ten thousand the
river Shephardstown when he Immediately attacked
by Jacksons corps and routed.
The loss OF the enemy s heavy ours slight Quite
number OF arms TAKEN jackson as rcclossed into
Maryland H. B. DAVIDSON, Colonel, &c.
Gentlemen who arrived here last evening from the
OF the above battle report thas the slaughter among
the enemy terrible. Their account OF the affair is
that column Of the enemy, ten thousand strong,
having crossed to the Virginia side attacked and
almost literally cut to pieces by General Jacks That
another strong force of the enemy attempting to come TO
the Of the first, were while fording the river,
opened by artillery and moved down in multi
tudes They withstood our fire but few moments be.
fore breaking and fleeing in utter rout to the Maryland
Shore Our forces made quick pursuit, and al last
counts pressing the enemy closely and pouring into
his q murderous fire. 1t is told upon the
thority that we mad taken five thousand prisoners.
RuMoR OF ANOTHER BATTLE AT sHARrsBURG.
rumor reached here at late hour last night that an
other great battle had been fought at Sha sburg in
which the Conederates again completely victorious.
After dilgent inquiry unable TO trace the rumor
TO any satisfactory source.
The New York herald., 1862-09-27
News from Suffolk, Va.

[From the Richmond Dispatch Sent. "a
Advices from Suffolk late saturday last state that
the enemy have again been heavily reinforced, and
seem be in dread of attack the
federates II Is stated that they have OF
500 Chuckstucx and also occupy Barbour's Cross
Roads, In Isle Of Wight, with small force. They have
altered the gauge OF the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad
and have been running traid to Windsor, the rsl
tior this side Of suffolk
The New York herald., 1862-09-27
Gen. Lees Opinion or the Battle.

[FTUH tnc NicnHoHu EAdInlItT, stPt q.
II is stated, upon seemingly good authority that the
President yesterday received letter from General Lee
which the latter stated that in the battle Of Shapsburg
the shock Of battle the most tremendous that had
occurred upon this continent and that the result
tho severest and the most damaging that the enemy
had received in the whole campaign
The enemy confess 70 loss of ten thousand killed and
wounded which taking into account their notorious dc
termination to suppress the truth may safely be dou
bled Our loss in killed wounded and missing WILL 1t ID
now definitely known, not exceed five thousand.
The New York herald., 1862-09-27

We learn that telenraphic communication with VII
mingon has been suspended owing to the prevalence OF
the yellow fever at that place. The Wilmington Journal
OF last Monday states ht had occurred
the day previous, among whom negro The
fever is Of most malignant type, there having been
instance Of the recovery Of any one affected by L.
The New York herald., 1862-09-27

luKA, Miss, via MOBILE, Sept. ~, 1867
The right wing OF the enemy under General Rosecrans
eight Thousand strong found advancing about
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, the Jacnto road driving
in pickets.
General Price Immediately ordered General Herbert
to move with his own and Martins brigade against
them, and went himself upon the ned accom-
panied by General Little. They met them advancing
line OF battle about q mile north OF the town. Our
lime immediately formed, and the battle opened
Discovering that the enemy in force General Prco
sent back fer the ether brisades Of Iiite's division
They came forward at .ouble quick but did not reach
the isd until the enemy driven back from every
position than hundred yards with the loss OF
fifty prisoners and nine pieces Of artillery. DARK
ness prevented further pursuit, and Iittes division
bivouscked on the field
loss in killed. wounded and missing will reach
hundred and fifty General Little killed. Csloneis
Whitfield, Gilmore and Maberry wounded.
The enemy having received heavy reinforcements dur
ing the night General Price determined carry out the
orders or the previous morning. and the army left uka
between and eight O'Clock in the morning. bringing
on the captured stores. The attack which the enemy
made upon guard rspulsed With LOSS
10 them. Our oss only one The Third Louisi
ana, Whnslds Legion, aud Third cavalry behav-
ed with distinguished gaantry, and were the greatest
sufferers In the tight Friday. Their colonies were al
wounded.
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Illinois Central Railroad.


Il
I'm AND AFTER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER
~ I'd, trains will leave from the Grand Central
Depot, foot Of Lake and South Water street:
Through Express, At $3.50 A NJ, arriving at
daily, exc, Srndays,( cairo at 1870 A NJ.
- This Train connect. for Peoria, Alton, st.
Louis, Memphis, New Orleans and Mobile.
Accommodation At 400 NJ, for Cairo and WI y
Train, 7 Stations, arriving at Cairo At
~ This TRIM, on Saturdays, will run only to
Urbana- Trains arrive at Chicago at 1E05 A NJ
and $3.50 PM.
For Tickets and information, apply at the Office
n the Great Central Depot.
HYDE PARK AND WOOD LAWN.
Trains will leave Chicago: Leave Wood Lawn:
$50 A N GAS
S:45 A NJ 925AM
1900 NJ 12.55PM
300 p N 345PM
500 650PM
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RAILROAD.
SUMNER ARRAN GEMENT.

SUN MER ARRAN EMENT.
IN AND AFTER NAY 4TH, AND UN-
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as follows:
700 A NJ New York Express, daily, except
Sundays.
1902 NJ Night Express, daily, except Satur-
days.
Hy- Trains arrive in Chicago at S:l5 N, and
sl5 A NJ.
All the above trains make regular connections
to Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New
York, Boston, Philadelr hia. Baltimore and all
points East.
luxurious new Sleeping Coaches, with all mod
ern Improvements run on Night Trains.
Through Tickets can be obtained at the Com
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nouse, or at the Depot, corner OF Old Van BureD
and Sherman streets.
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nN AND AFTER MONDAY, MAY 18TH
~ 4th, 1862, Trains will leave Wells street De-
pot, Chicago, as follows, Sundays excepted y
At $50 A NJ and % , N, for Belvidere, Rockford,
Frceport. Warren, GaIena, Dunlith, Dubuque
and intermediate places.
At $50 A Nj and 9:i5 z NJ for Dixon, Polo. Full
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At II for Eigin, Belvidere, Rockford and in
termediate points.
At $50 NJ Tor Geneva and Intern ediate places.
Passengers tor Beloit and GAINESVILLE will take
the $50 NJ and p NJ train
Passengers tor Crystal Lake, McHenry, Rich
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take the p NJ train.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT CHICAGO
At $3.50 N and 5:l5 A N, from Dunleith, Gaena,
Frceport, etc.
At $3.50 NJ and 600 A NJ, from Cedar Rapids,
Fulton, Dixon, etc.
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At $50 A M, Geneva Accommodation.
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RAILROADS.
Mississippi and Missouri Railroad.

sUMMEK ARRANGEMENTS 1862.
zraiss run By Chicago tinss Which Is tpelve ss;s.
ates faster than Davenport time.
nN AND AFTER MONDAY, MAY STE.
~ 1862, and until further notice, passeusef
trains will leave Davenport as follows:
7.4o A. n. for Victor and Washington.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT DAvsEroRr AZ voLLovs.
$50 P. n. from Victor and Washington.
Iorning trains nut of Davenport will make direct
Connections at Victor, Iowa city and Washing
tn with the Western Stage Company stages for
= points West.
Trains from the West connect at Davenport
with trains Of the Chicago and Rock Island Rail
Road TO- all points East, North and South.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity Of
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Michigan Central Rail Road.
GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE
To J.sic York, .s.sU England
0nGl the Can assgs.

an AND AF. Err SUNDAY MAY 5rH, 1862,
~ trains leave the Great Central Union Depot
ieot Of Lake street, as follows
IA NJ Day Expsess (excops sunday arrives
Detroit at $40 ? Suspension Bridge at $3.50 A NJ,
Albany 3 so II, New York :aop.M, boston 1880
PM.
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A NJ, Boston $50 NJ.
Cincinnati trains, via NJ Railroad, leave Chi
cago at A NJ mail train, 1880 Fast Express :
arrive in Chicago at o:lo A Fast Express, aud
Sis 2 NJ Night '.ail Train.
The 1880 p NJ train leaving Chicago runs through
to Cincinnati without change of oars or baggage.
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