New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-03
TEE WAR I'm THE SOUTHWEST.
TEAE WAX EN TEaE SVuTNWEST.
Reported Capture OF Mobile by Union
Troops-Afi,irs mt Helena and Memphis
Tho Quswreis OF the Rebel Generals,
&C. &c.


CAIRO, Nov. l. 1862.
We have rumor, by way Of COtintb. that Mobile
ia ours The report was brought in by Rebel prise.
ners taken by our scouts.
Corinth dispatches of yesterday cay that the mail
messenger came in there to-day from Chevalle, and
reported that our scouts had secured the country as
far South as Ripley bat discovered trace of the
enemy.
An arrival from tie South reports all quiet at He
lena.
In Memphis, orders have been issued by Gen.
Sherman that all steamers with cotton aud other
merchandise shall be conveyed by gunboats upon
proper notification st Cairo or Memphis.
A Memphis letter says ViIlipiguc's Rebel brigade
has moved from Holly Springs.
The only news from Tennessee is that on Friday
night our pickets were driven in at Chevalle. This
is thought, however, to indicate reconnaissance
rather than an attack on our forces. The Rebels
seem to be coming mp by way OF Grand Junction,
and thus be in position to menace both Bolivar
aud Corinih. 1t is barely possible that they have
not enough men to make an attack, but have pushed
their column in n threatening manner in order to
gain time at Holly Springs and other points south.
There is conflict of authority between the Rebel
Generals in Mississippi. Gen. Pemberton was cent
TO the command Of that department on the presump-
ton that Gen. Van Dom would be in Tennessee or
Kentucky. But the battle a. CosiHth prevented
this ard now Van Dorm refuses to come nnder and
acknowledge lis authority.
The Lyael5ug Republican Of the 9th says the
consttutionality of tie Conscrpion act VIII be
tested in the Court of Appeals in Virginia. The case
l. a t. =, h.,
The GreHaaa Appeai says that Jackson, Long
street, Polk, Hardee, Pemberton, Kirby Smith, and
Holmes have been promoted to Lieut.-Generas.
ST. Louis, Nov. ., 1869.
Adyices from the army in South. East Missouri
state that after the recent success Of our forces ut
Pittman's Ferry, Cola. Lazar and Dewey with their
forces combined pushed on as far os B4llioger
Mills five miles from Pocahontas, where they fought
Burbridge, completely routing his forces and cap
turing large number Of prisoners including many
Rebel officers.
later Dispatch from Col. Lszar says he Las cap
tured and dispersed 200 Of Boone command.
Gen. Fremont was last night presented by tho
Germans Of ST. Louis with magnificent sword.
which was long since purchased for tie purpose.
About year ago dime subscription was started
among the Germans 10 raise suitable amount for a
testimonial and 81 600 was speedily collected, and a
sword ordered from Tiffany Of New-Ycrk. The
weapon is a superb one.
The blade is of the finest steel with gold scaL
bard. Gen. Frenonts recent arrival here afforded
the wished-sor opportunity, and last evening was
chosen for the demonstration, which commenced
with a torchlight procession. The multitude gath.
.roJ togotler ,cas yery large and the euthus asm
unbounded. About Il, goo people were present, and
il was one of tue greatest demonstrations our city
ever witnessed. A sash Of white satin, having upon
it bust Of Fremont in gold, was aso presented by
the ladies.