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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-02

The Normal School Company.-'ihc Teachers sad
Sceuts OF state Normal sn0o at Albany are oganu-
ing Con psny to be composed Of the former Students OF the
School other young o. respectsbiy aud good
moral they choose to accept Any such young
obtain all the information required by applying -
RODNEY u. klMBALL. Csptain tste PROBES 81 OF Msths-
msiics), at the STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Albany, New
York
r s--Au who join ,hi. Company will be accredited 70
4 h.ir c'iyet owu, aud
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-02

StKGEOS OEsknAIsofs.-
WAsniNGIOs n C., sept l, i~|'
No More Surgical Aii i, needed OF PRESENT on.,,
WM A. HAMMOND surgeon -oene.A -.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-02

Howard Association. Phila delphAa, Pa.-Meth-
csl AdsIce given Grsts " he Acting Valuable
REPORTS on SPERNAT0RRf(EA or sE hlNAL WEAK
MSS and other Diseases of the sexual Organs and
NEW REMEDIES employed in tho Disp-n-sry. ssns IN
sealed litter envelopes. Of chsrgs address DE- J.
skILLIS HOUGHfON Howard Association. Nc. ssath
9h.st., Philadelphia Pa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-02

LOCKWOOD L. DorY, Private Secretary.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-02

ton Of them only have been accepted. Tue CORR
dors and passages of the Capitol will be occupied for
bospita purposes. Preparali"ns are now nprogrese.
GEN. KEARNEY NOT WOUNDED.
There is no truth in the report that Gen. hearney
;s wounded.
ARRIVAL OF WOUNDED.
Vehicles have all day been arriving here wiz"
wounded large number of whom require DIT H'''e
surgical attention.
THE SALE OF sPIRITUoUs LIQUORS.
The order from headquarters OF the Military us
trict Of Washington prohibiting the retai Oh sPi''
nous LIQUORS within this DISTRICT operates upon grocerS
and all other dealers engaged in their sale, some OF
whom have removed their stock while others
have stored it away in secure places. The resirc-
ton will probably be OF Only temporary duration.
ORDERED on PROVOST DUTY.
The I49th Peunsylvaoi regiment have been de-
tailed for Provost Gury, their predecessors having
been ordered elsewhere.
NAMES OF KILLED AND WOUNDED OFFICERS.
The following DANES Of allied aud missi g officers
are derived from authentic private sources-moStly
from officers OF Their resuective regiments:
Capt, Abbott. 1th y. j.. Ia ted.
Lieut. Adder E-storooS. y y. y. missing
Lieut.. Bate Co. d. y y. Y. hl,ed.
Lieut. Beaumont 90 &, - n. killed.
Lieut. C. B. Person, Co Z, ?! ~ Y wounded and missing
The following Is st Of lanes of wounded officers
and privates brous bt frVm Alexandra this pornIug
II comprises complete list of the wounded officers
If he ODD Naxr-N
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
San Francisco Items

SAN FRANCE CO, Sept. 6.
The list Of men subject 10 duty in
San Francisco is completed, and con
ia. ms q, 800 names.
Upwards of $4,000 for the relief Of
suffering Ireland went forward in the
last steamer.
Election returns, yet incomplete, show
forty>seven Union M mbers Of the As
sembly elected, and four Union Demo
Gratis. Every Democratic Senator is de
feated. Six Douglas Democrats aud
four Breckenridge Democrats hold over
constituting the sole opposition clement
in the Senate, which has thirty nine
members.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. g.
Trade stagnant. Everything is de-
pressed on account OF the unfavorable
war news.
Subscription papers are in circulation
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
NEW YORK.
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AM
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iNsUR1N0
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~ Beware OF the ordinary cheap tooth pov.
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or friends; Use DIR. nuTd's Celebrated
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Thi. astringent wash il also tho best remedy IN
tho world for Tanker Bad Breath, Bleeding Gums
Sore Mouth, ete. It has cured hundreds
Get Dr. Huvdss Magic TOOthache Drops.
Price. Is cents per bottle.
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They do not adhere nor blister, but soothe and
charm pain away Try them. Price. Is and Is
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DO you wish n complete set Of Dental Reno.
dies and Treatise on Preserving Teeth? Get
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can mako to another. Price, 81. Sent by express
| on receipt Of price
For sale at all the best stores thrsug CHOU. the
country.
CAUrloN.-As there are dealers who take nd.
| vantage Of our advertisements to impose upon
their customers inferior preparations it is nccces-
sary to insist upon having what you call for, aud
you will get the best, thoroughly tested, and pre-
| Treasurer of the New York State Dentists $50
citation, and Vicc.Presidcnt VI tho New York
City Dental Society.
WIN. b. HURD CO., Now York.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
SHOOTING HIS BkoTHER.-John Nc

SHOOTING HIS BkoTHEK.-John Nc
Bride. living in Adams township, was
brought to town by Sheriff Adams on
Friday last on charge Of sho citing bis
brother. It seems there has been some
difficulty existing between the brothers,
John and Ezek'e, for some time. John
found Ezekiel IN his watermelon patch
AID upon his refusal to 60 out OF it as
ordered John fred at him the contents
OF shot gun. Several shots took slight
effect, doing no injury. He was held 10
bail in the sum OF S2OO.-Siyourney
Neacs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

LYNCHING AT CAMP kIRKwooD.-Last
Sunday they mad a little lynching affair
At Camp k,rkwood, the particulars Of
which as we learn them ale, that the
vic i'm. a man, of unknown name, stole
skitf from some point near SAbula
The owner of the boat pursued the thu,
10y packet and reached Lyons IN advance
of him. When the stranger approach
ed Lyons he was halici and ordered to
come ashore, hnt instead IF doing so he
made for the Fulton side, and landed
there. An officer on the levee, howev-
er, secured him as lie Landed and bring
ing him to this side, delivered him into
custody at Camp Klrkwood. On exam
nation it was found that the fellow was
dressed in the regular secesh butternu,
clothes, covered by cotton overals. This
fact excited suspicion that he was an es-
capped prisoner. In his possessi n were
found lot of carpenters tools, and
several articles of fine je~el,y. The lat
ter he admitted having stolen if Mem
phis. Further han this no information
could be gained from him. Having
made this admission,he closed his mouth
and to all inquiries would make no re-
ply. 1t was thought that Little ,ang-
ing would make him communicative
Bv order of the Provost Marshal a rope
was procured and adjusted about bis
neck. The rope was thrown over the
limb of tree still rot word would he
utter. He was hoisted from the gro und
and hung between heaven and earth to,
few moments, when he was lowered
down completely exhausted by the sutf
ocatlon he had experienced. As he be
gan to recover little he talked income
rently, but as soon as he became himsei
again he refused to say word. Once
more the order was gwen to hoist away
This time he danced on nothing unit
he became almost senseless, when be
was again lowered to the ground. But
| 1t WAS of no use he was bound to re-
zeal nothing, and nothing could be OBJ
aimed from him. 1t was not deemed
advisable to repeat the rope perform
ance, SO b. was marched back to the
guard h use, where he yet remains
awaiting he development of the mys'
terry which now cnwraps him. Clinton
Herald.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
Maryland News.
OAKLAND, MD. Sept. 8.
Especial to the N. Y. Tribune.

OAKLAND, MD. Sept. 8.
Especial to the N. Y. Tribune.
There is no communication with Bal
timore from here direct. The latest
news was brought by an engine from
Harper's Ferry to Cumberland, thence
westward by the accommodation train
this morning.
A cavalry skirmish occurred yesterday
afternoon near Martinsburg with what
is supposed to have been rebel recon-
noitering force from Winchester. The
rebels are said to have been driven back
to Winchester, with loss OF forty kills
ed and captured. Our force at Mar
tinsburg i, reported effective, being most.
ly from the west. This Is by a trust.
worthy passenger.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

10 IaIeO AuUuSy ~ OCuu " W1ODsUktO0
for the relief OF the wounded soldiers.
The offerings are liberal.
--~------~ )>--
More Indian Troubles in lOWa...The
Yankt0ns Rtsing... Citizens Fleeing
for clip " snted.
OMAHA. Sept. 8.
The following was brought by mes
senger to Council Bluffs yesterday:
Sioux CRY, Sept. 8.
To the citizens Of the Missouri Slope:
Messengers from the Yankton Agency
bring news that that tribe is on the eve
Of rising against the whites. Some set.
tiers Of Dakotah have already been at
tackled. The women AMI children along
the Missouri are fleeing to Fort Randall
and here for safety. The men ask for
help 10 protect the various points On
the frontier. Men Of Iowa, come to
help Us for two or three weeks, until
Government troops arrive.
Signed A. X. SMITH.
N. c. HUDsos,
l. L. ORsCH.
Safety Committee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
ATTENTION One Do LAR EXEMPT

ATTENTION One Do LAR ExEMPTs.
You are hereby ordered to meet for
~ pection n front of DR.. McLaren's Of
lice III the city OF Burlington, on Sa,ur-
day, the 9th inst, at 10 o'clock a. m.,
equipped in petticosts, armed with
cfn'ches, opera glasses, ear trumpets,
pa'ent trnsses, Sands Sarsparilla, pile
drivers, and DIR. McLaren's certificates.
Fail MOI, on pain OF belug drafted. Per
order OF MoTHEs GOOSE,
General Commanding.
Burlington, Se.t. 8, 1862.
-Barlinyto,a Ha,okeye.
Quaker consciences" should have
been iuc luded IN the above list of cx-
emption equipage.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
From BaDtim IRE.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 8.
Nothing further has reached here of
the movements of rebels in Maryland.
There are many rumors among the men
that the rebels are gathering IN some
place near Westminster, % miles from
Baltimore. Officers who have come
thence express their opinion that the
rebels design moving on 3 fillmore. DR..
jerks, the Postmaster at Frederick, took
away all the U. S. mail and government
funds before the enemy entered The city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

"A CORRESPONDENT of the New York
Tribune makes some very severe stric
lures on Gen. l. pes Conduct in the re-
cent lattles. lie accuses Pope snd Nc
Dowell of criminal inofficiency, and
holds them responsible for recent rever
SEES. lnasmuch rs Gen. Pope has here
toio'e been the especial hero and pet o.
the Tribune, it would seem that these
severe changes are not entirely nndeserv-
ed. However, IN view of the generally
rash and reckless course of that paper
and its correspondents in reference t.
war matters, we are not disposed to
credit all the statements Of this cores
poodent. 1fhali that he charges is true,
official steps will be taken in The matte,
and Gen. Pope will be dismissed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

The rush of slaves to our army in
Virginia is enormous. The rebels cap
tured one thousand OF the fugitives in one
body, men, women and children, and
thousands are said to be on their way to
Washington from Virginia, coming in
all directions.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
REIPE Il PRATT,S
Bathing House + Swimming School
RULES AND REGULATIONS.

l The establishment consists Of two depart
ments. viz: Bathing House aud Swimming School.
2 The Bathing House, which is divided into
two distinct apartments, may be occupied 1T any
for swimming and bathing, or Of single bathing
tickets
5 Tho swimming departm Mt will be used ex-
cluslvey by free swimmers and swimming sch Of.
ars, only in bathing drese during lesson hours and
for swimming scholars only in presence of the
sw inning teacher. Free swimmers arc those who
are able 70 swim once entirely around the area
with ease. Swimming scholars until pronounced
free swimmers) will not be permitted to swim
without the belt, to prevent accidents.
BY advice Of physicians, tho time Of remain
ing in the water will be limited to Is minutes in
Spring, to 80 minutes in Summer, and to Is min
utes in Fall months.
At the termination Of each lesson the mem.
bers will leave the basin At the signal to make
Dom for the others.
open every day except Sundays, from o'clock in
the morning till nine in the evening. Sundays
from to A. NJ.
The swimming school will be devoted exciu
sively to ladies from to II A. N. and from to
to 6 r. NJ, accessible 70 msle members, from 4 To
six A. N, and from IL A. N. to 3 P. N. and from
toyP. N.
8 Polite behavior is expected - we'll a. proper
attention to the rules and directions Of the teach
Any necessary alterations Of rules and reeu-
lations will be posted up in the rooms.
10 Season ticket to The bathing house and
swimming school, $500, enc half il TO be paid in
and the balance 1t the end If one month. Single
bath tickats Is cents, ten for one dollar.
IL Bathing dresses, towels DC. will be furnish
ed BY the members Of the swimming school, and
will be taken charge Of dried and kept in order il
desired, At charge Of ten cent? per week.
IL Parents or guardians OF the pupils and per-
sons introduced BY the teacher will be admitted
visitors.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

ToRNADo.-The Magnolia Republican
mentions heavy blow oat in Harrison
County which prostrated houses and
destroyed timber.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

InE Muscatine County Fair takes
place on the 18th, 10th and goth OF the
present month. A lively time is expec-
ted, the papers say. That county has
plenty OF good material for good ex.
hlbitIOn
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

LIVELY. Little keokuk County has
furnished four full companies or he war
under the late calls. She has furnishe d
about the same number under former
calls we believe. Well done.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
TO LET r.

OFFICES AND VERY LARGE ROOMS IN
~ Post Office and LeClsise Blocks, The Le-
Claire Market House, suitable for storage of grain
or heavy merch sndise. Apply TO
GEO. L. DAVENPORT, q
JOSH l. COFFIN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

The Clinton County Regiments off.
cered As follows:
Colonel-Milo Smith, OF Clinton.
Lieut.. Colonel-S. G. Mag II, of Lyons.
Major-Sam'l Cla,k, OF Dewitt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
TO LET.

Unwilling HOUSES ON THE BLUFF
u from IS to $l2 per month, Two store,
and rooms in Waids Qate Wuppsrman's, } and
Halls Blocks. Apply to
JOHN L. COFFIN.
jne37.9
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

REsUMED.-We ave glad to see tina,
the Burlington -drgus has been prevail
ed upon to resume It's daily publication
which vas su pe'ded a few days a.o.
The Argus is too god paper to +.
tbps cut off 10 its infancy. Its friend.
should see that it is properly supported
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

AN ORDINANCE to prevent swine from being
kept Ia certain parts Of tho City Of Davenport,
and for other purposes.
SIC 1. No person shall keep any hogs,or swine
Of any kind. within the following limits, in the
city Of Davenport, to-wit: Any pla,e between
Farnam and Wsrren streets, and south Of the
north line of out lot number fourteen.
SIC. 2. 1t sAall bs the duty Of the City Mar
shall to take possession Of any swine found within
said limits, whether loose or confined, and after
giving Eve days public notice, By posting written
notices, at five Of the most public places Of said
city. to proceed and sell the same 1t public suc-
ton, tc tue highest bidder for cash.
SEC. 8. II shall be the duty Of the City Mar
shall to pay the proceeds Of such sale to the
or owners OF suca swine, after deductng the costs
and charges thereto. which costs and charges
shall be the same as though said taking mn and
sale had been done by . constable,
SIC. 4. 1t shall be theduty Of all persons own
ing swine in any part Of the city other than the
part heIeinbefore specified, to keep the came con-
fined in pens or enclosures, except such as have
good and sufficient rings in their noses, to prevent
thei roofing, and any swine found running 1t
large in any part Of the city without such nng.,
sh all be dealt with by the Marshal in the same
manner and with the same conseque aces, as is
provided in section 2 of this ordinance.
To the Owners of Swine in the City of
Davenport.
VoU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ALL
i swine found
RUNNING AT LARGE
or in pens, contrary to the above ordinance In the
city Of Davenport, from and after the
9Th Day Of August, 1862,
will be dealt with according to law.
Il. LEONARD,
City Marshal.
July Goth 1862.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

TIE insurance Office of w. F. Ross
10 renovsd to Brady street, third door below
he Post Office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
DRY GOODS.

SPRING AND SUMMER
y n z q q q ID - i.
C.. s. VIII SLEK,
has just received the
Largest a d Cheapest
FANCY &STAPlE DRY GOODS
In the State or Iowa
BOUGHT FOR CASH,
AND WILL BE SOLD
Cheaper Than The Cheapest.
CONSISTING IN PART OF
1900 pieces Merrimack and other prints.
500 pieces brown and bleached muslin.
300 pieces Lawns, Barages, Brilliants.
400 pieces Delaines. Challies, Mohairs and Silk
Popins.
800 pieces Domestic, Scotch, and other Cling
hams.
9oopieces Cottonades, Denims, Hickory, Checks
Linen Drills, DC.
800 doc Hose, Gloves, Mitts, DO.
500 Summer Shawls, of Ill kinds and qualities.
900 Silk Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, and every
other kind.of goods usually found in . first class
Dry Goods Store.
Don't Fail to Examine
CHEAP 4 GOOD GOODS,
before purchasing. ~No trouble to show goods
at WHISPERS.
The Peerless
SPRING STEEL HOOP SKIRT,
The very latest and best in use, just received
! 5000 for sale. at New York price, at
WHISLER'S.
600
NEW PATTLRN FRENCH COLLARS
at one half the usual prices ct
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

Will. NOE PASS.

Represeutative Van Auda Of Della.
ware county, VINO has lately been APP
pointed Major, .,asscd through this city
on his way from Dcs Nome day OF
two since. lie informed us that the
Quaker exemption dodge Will not pass
the Legislature; the great majority Of
the members feeling Indignant that any
class OF people IN the State OF Iowa
should calm eny such respite.
No amount OF sophlslry will ever
convince ,nleligsnt aud patriotic peo.
pie that any able bodied man within
the prescribed age, aud of sound body
and mind, has a moral or legal right
to clam exemption from military dlty
when his couatry is IN perll, and the
government which he has chosen for
himst Ii aud his children is in danger OF
beng subvertcd. The man does not
live who would not be answerable for q
hlgn crno TO his God, who would thus
shIk known responsibility OF that
character. Self preservation is the iii 1t
law Of nature, and how can a man SO well
preserve and protect himself as to hep
sustain his country and its laws! Sure
ly the Quaker can claim no legal right
to exemption from military service j.
time Of war Tue constitution OF the
State of Iowa, the highest law OF the
State, declares to the contrary. Read
it:
"No person or persons nscientieus-
ly scrupnious of bearing arms sJall be
compelled to do military duty IN time
Of Peuce.
Tnls closes the question at once, in our
o in'on. The constitution # our State
contemplate. that every person, whelh'
er en,ettsialng conscientious scruples 81
no, shall, IN tune OF war, be compelled
to 10 miita.y duty-be compelled, il
they will not don't voluntarily, to defend
the rights Inch they enjoy, The prlvil
eyes they esteem-iD short, defend the
Government Mut defends aud protects
til M.
1t cannot be that the salvation of a
Quaker. soul dep nd. upon keeping
al, OF i,om the field of ca,Gage and
death, any more than that of any other
man. Ills obi cations are 10 less than
tn Sc Of any other sect or denomina.
ton. They have tie same chance that
other ci''zens have If they are draiteu
and do not wat to 90, let them furnish
substitutes. Let them seek TO avoid no
Constitutional Obligations, but stand up
like men for Their country either In per.
son or 10y proxy, wherever called upon.
We are astonished that the Governor
should entertain the idea for a moment
of excepting them. The Legislature
has no authority, either expressed OF
implied, t, take such step, and we
earnestly hope That the recommendation
will be ignored, and that the hollow
prayers of the petitioners will not be
granted.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10

In Muscatine last week, 1850 appli.
cations were made and only 2s5 salts
fed. et-
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
From Pennsylvania.

from tenD>ySvdnIAs
Harrisburg. Sept 9Th.
The latest Information from the Dor
der received at 6 O'Clock this evening
says, the rebel picke,s were within
twelve miles Of Hanover, York county.
The rumor is circulating in Balti-
more that tie rebels are a, Ernmetsburg
and Getti gsburg, but it is nnfounded.
Those who have seen McDowell's let
ter to the President asking for a court
Of inquiry, speak OF it as frank, manly
and honest document. He refers to the
remark slfedged to have been made
by Gen. Broadhead OF Michigan, when
at the point of death to, the effect that
be died victim to the imbeclity Of
Pope and the treachery Of Mcdowell.
Gen. Banks is in command OF the de-
lenses OF Washington during Gen. Nc
Cle.lan's absence.
An officer who left Rockville this af-
t@rnoon reports all quiet 10 front.
Nobody knows anything positive
about the force OF the rebels at Pools
vile.
General A. Porter arrived this morn
ing for the purpose OF coDferring with
the Governor as to the best means OF
checking the enemy in their threatening
raid into this State. Rebels are said to
be entering Pennsylvania in force near
Hanover, with the intention, no doubt,
destroying the Northern Central Il. r.
Rumors of their advauoe upon Hagers-
town are unfoundcd. Arms are beng
rapidly sent throughout the counties on
our southern border. Gcp. Pope passed
through here on his way west this p. m.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-10
Merrimac No. 2. Ont.

fOkT MONROE, sept. D.
1t is reported that the Merrlmac No.
2. has been seen below For, Darling and
evidently making towards Newport
News. There is no doubt that a recon
noisance has been made Of the James
river by two or three rebel gunboats
within day or two.
LArER.-There il great excitement
here in consequence of reports that the
Merrimac No. 2. had reached the viciui-
ty Of Newport News, and had an en-
counter with one or two of our gun
boats and had driven them before her,
All the shipping here has been rem sed
to place Of safety, but no fears Of
anything serious are entertained, as euch
a, ranQements have been made by our
naval authorities as will probably make
the career OF the Merrimac No. Of
shorter duration than her former name.
sake. An arrival from City Point to.
day reports all quiet on the river, and
no rebels or rebel gunboats 10 sight.