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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-08
PAY OF THE ARmY.

WAsHISGroH, Nov. S-It is said tonight, in
military circles, that Colonel Garsche, 6rst Ad-
jutant General Of the Army, on duty in the W ar
Department, will soon leave here for duty in the
field 40 Chief of Staff Of Major General Rose
Grams, and that he viii be succeeded by Colonel
James B. Fry, at present Chief of Staff to Gen
Buell.. u,as mo ta 50
The entire army has been paid to the 3Oth Of
June, ard portion up to the 3lst of August
She reason for non-payment as to the remainder
is owing to the Treasury Department being un-
able to honor the requistion of the Pay Depart
ment The bounty and advance pay TO the new
levies having to be first paid, and this transaction
requiring all the available funds.
Gen. Comstock and Gov. Curtin are here to
confer with the President upon important mill
tary affairs connected with Pennsylvania.
Rear Admiral Dupont, in communicating to
the Navy Department the circumstances attend.
ing the captures of the British steamers Scotia,
Anglo and Wachutta, and the destruction of the
Winho, says the crew of the Scotia were in q
state of intoxication, and that they became al
most unnanageabls, and acting Lieut.. Conroy
ordered them to be transferred on board the
Restless and put in irons. The Anglio, when
captured, was almost out OF coal, and was sent
by Capt. Gordon, senior officer of Charleston,
to Port Royal to be supplied. This is the same
vessel which attempted to enter Charleston in
September, and being headed off, succeeded in
making her escape through the darkness.
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Specials to the New York Papers
Especial to Herald

WAsa1HeroS, Nov. "a scouting party in
the direction of Damaris, reports that they met
body Of rebel cavalry about : miles this side of
that place, and were compelled to retreat. They
ELECTED information that rebel reinforcements
are constantly arriving at Warrenton. as
IL To-day Gen. Halleck attended by his staff vis-
tied the 156th New York Regiment, known as
the "Halleck Infantry" commanded by Colonel
Garrard. This is the first visit of this character
which has been made by Gen. Halleck since he
has been Generalin-C Chief
The advance which go far has taken place
sowly.but surely into Virginia, will be accelerat-
ed to rate which will ere long bring us to the
main body of the enemy, or at least to where
they are supposed to be. One of the striking
features of the advance 80 far has been the al
most entire cessation of struggling. The rebels
themselves have set Us good example in the
matter. Commanders are after stragglers, off,
GERS or men. Persons accused, for the first of
fense to have half of their head shaved, second
offense will incur severer penalty, and it is un.
der consideration to make death the penalty of
the third offeDse
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The Pirate Alabama.

BosroS, Nov. 2-The brig Baron de Costinen
arrived, reports on the 29th in lat. 49, long 50,
was captured by the British pirate Alabama
Capt. Symmes agreed to liberate the vessel for
bend of $4,000, payable to the President Of
the Confederate States in 80 days after peace
was declared. The Captain was alec obliged to
take the crews of several vessels previously cap.
tured, which he did and landed them at the
nearest point.
Among other vessels captured by Captain
Symmes was the ship Tonawanda from Philadel.
phia for Liverpool with passengers. After de-
tanning her FIVE days he released her for bond
of$sO,0OO. The most of the vessels captured
we're burned, aud the crews put in irons.
captured captain was informed by Lieu
tenant aud several petty Off GERS of the Alabama
that her next destination was New York, as
they meant to throw few shells into the city.
He represents the Alabama as very fOrmids bic,
bat doubts being as as fast represented. Two
large pivot guns were being mounted.
The captain of the ship Lafayette. when he
met Symmes, showed Symmes his British Con-
su)ar certificate, and remarked be supposed that
was sufficient protection! Synmes replied,
New Workers are getting smart, but it won't
save 1t. It's ID hatched up mess, aud Or
dered the ship burned.
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The Storm at Osvvego.

OswEeo, Nov. s.-The schooner Annie Moul.
ton, with barley and rye from Canada lost her
canvass in the late gale off this point last night
and went ashore near Sandy Creek.
The schooner Mary Ann with grain, and the
Goodaville with lumber, both from Canada are
ashore down the lake.
The propeller Bay State, Capt. John Brown
with 40 or 90 passengers, left here for Ogdens-
burg last night. Pieces of that i'll fated boat
and portion of her freight are now being wash.
ed ashore, and it is feared that she has been
lost, with all her crew and passengers in the
terrific gale on Sunday night the 3D.
Schooaers were driven ashore opposite this
city.
LATER-Thsre were only passengers and
l3 of crew on board the propeller Bay
State foundered off this point, We only learn
the name of one passenger, Orly Thompson, o.
Vergent The beach for miles is strewn with
portions of her cargo and wreck.
She was bound for Kangaroo, loaded with
merchandise. The vessel was valued at $l4,O
the cargo $40 or $4,000.
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Gen. Pleasantsn has . lsstle Fight.
HEADQR's Army OF TIE PoroNAc,

SunuHy, NOVs =. J
Gen. Pleassnton came up With the enemyt
cavalry and artillery at Philimont, shout lC
O'Clock yesterday. The fght, which was con-
Quoted wholly by artillery, lasted about hours
when the enemy retired to Union, small town
three miles beyond. Our loss was one killed
and "A wounded. The enemy's force consisted
OF portion of Stuart's cavalry and one battery
Five OF them are known to have been killed
This morning PleassLton renewed the attack al
O'Clock. At 10 o'clock he was reinforced by
a brigade of infantry. At l o'clock the rebels
tell back from Union and our troops occvpied
the the town. Our loss, up to o'clock to. day,
was killed and wounded During the action
rebel caisson was exploded by one OF our
shells. The enemy's loss is unknown. The firing
in that direction was very heavy from o'clock
to dark. The result is unknown.
Gen. Mcclellan visited the front this q. m.
A heavy dust was observed to day at Ashbys
Gap. In nwhat direction the rebels are moving
is not known, the distance being too great. 3.
Another portion OF our army took possession
of Smokers Gap to-day. sa5
Three brigades of rebel troops were, at last
advicee, advancing the vest side Of the noun
tain in two columns. Firing followed, but no
more is known. 5ass
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Wrecked.

OswEGo, Nov. S--Tbe schooner Ontonagon,
of Oswego and the Farmer, Of Ssckett's Hsrber,
went ashore early this morning short distance
east of the east pier. A terrific gale was blow
ing at the time and continues unabated. The
Ontonagon had a cargo of wheat on board,
loaded At Toledo, and consigned here. The yes
sci and cargo is total loss. The crews of both
vessels were saved.
The schooner Flora Watson, bound from To.
ledo for this point, with wheat, and the schooner
Harriet Ross, bound up with salt, collided yes
terday morning two miles from Migraia river
The Watson sunk in 80 feet of water.
SAcKErr's HARBoR, Nov. 3.-The schooner
Gazette, OF Oswego, went ashore this morning
about half mile below this place She is leak
inc some
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Arrival OF Prizes.

NEW YoRK, Nov The prize steamer An.
gelo from Port Royal 1st, arrived this evening.
She was captured by the ganboats Flag and
Restless, while trying to run the blockade of.
Charleston. The Captain, two engineers and
Ii Of the crew we're captured with her. She is
loaded with arms and ammunition. The rest
Of the crew are aboard the steame. Florida,
which sailed on the lst inst, for New York.
The prize steamer Scotia is repairing at Hill
ton Head, and will sail in few days for New
York. She is also loaded with powder and am.
munition. 8I
Gen. Mitchell died at Beaufort on the GOTH of
yellow fever, which is prevailing there
The findings of the military commission in
the case of citizen named seely Lewis are now
made public. He vas tried at Memphis, charged
with smuggling goods through the lines against
the orders OF the Commanding Officer and also
with visiting the enemy and giving them inform
alton. The Commission found him guilty, being
convinced that the prisoner was spy, and una.
ntnously condemned that he be hanged o
The order OF the President OF the United
States on the proceeding is as follows:
So far as the sentence of the case relates to
the accused as spy, it is disapproyed, the COM
mission not having jurisdiction of the offence
The sentence Of death is mitigated by SEN
tence of Imprisonment for months, commenc-
ing this day Oct. 25th, 1852.
lSignedl A. LINCOLN.
Col Robert Allen, Q. N. o. S. A., has been
announced as chief purchasing Q. NJ. and Col.
P. J. Humes, Commissary of subsistence, q. s.
A. as chief purchasing Commissary for the De.
partments of Missouri, Tennessee and the North
West.
1t is known to the friends of Gen. Harney,
that he will return to St Louis to await the or.
ders of the War Department An order has
been issued deferring the organization of the
regiments and companies of volunteers and en-
gineers recognized by the act Of July last.
The President has revoked the order dismiss
ing Lieut. Crawford from military service. Mai.
Gen. Schuyler Hamilton has been ordered to du.
ty under Gen. Rosecrans.
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From Cor1n,h ana Bolivar.

CAIRO, Nov. S.-Deserters, refugees and ne
groes fIom near Rienzi, who come to our lines
report the story that Mobile has been captured
by the Federals News from Corinth and Boil
var interesting but contraband. An attack was
no longer expected at either of these places
On the contrary the Memphis Bulletin reports
the rebels at Holly Springs and Bolivar in q
great state of perturbation over an anticipated
Federal advance The negroes and loose prop
erty is being taken to the interior.
Six thousand fresh troops have just arrived
at Holly Springs from below; most of them are
understood to be from Texas.
The Maria Denning leaves tomorrow fol
Vicksburg with 90b prisoners to be exchanged
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New YORK, Nov. 4.-The New Orleans Delta
of the 27th contains the following items:
The Spanish steamship Cuba arrived this
morning from Havana, which port she left on
the 2lst ult.
Seyenty-shree Union refugees, q 6ae ragged
set of men clothed in the garb of Texas Rangers
arrived in the city this morning from Matamo.
ras. They come to join the Union army to re-
turn to Texas and fight for their homes and pro-
perty from which they have been driven by the
Secessionists- r
The French Admiral Renne, with the frigate
Guerriere and the gunboat Remainder, arrived at
New O,.eans on the 26th from New York.
The French gunboat Rinaldo is anchored Oh
Sew Orleans.
The residence of D. w. Forschler, on Maga-
zine street, New Orleans, had been robbed OF an
iron safe containing important papers, silver
ware, jewelry, money, &C., to the value OF one
hundred thousand dollars.
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SOMEBODY HAS AN IMPRESSION.

New YORK, Nov "A Harper's Ferry dis.
patch of the I'd says: t8
"No enemy opposed our advance till they
reached Snickersvile, when they retreated to
the western side As our column reached the
crest of the bill body Of rebel cavalry, bat
terry, and 2 2brigades of infantry emerged from the
woods in the direction of Winchester. A Par.
rott battery sent an effective she'll among them,
when they retrea.ed to the woods, not since
emerging A body of them have remained on
the bank of the Shenandoah, 2 miles of, afraid
to retreat in the face OF the battery.
Our forces are in full possession of the Cap
The enemy intended to dispute the possession of
the Gap, but were about one hour behind
Snickersvillans state that Stuart, with 1000
rebel cavalry, passed through the Gap Thursday.
The impression is general that great battle
will be fought to morrow.
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From the Po,o mac Army.

HARPER's FERRY, Oct. Sl.-Yesterday our
picke,s, four miles hence, saw the Rebel pickets
from Charleston None were seen north of Hill
boro, below that place, and in Charleston. The
Rebels were supposed to be in great numbers.
Jackson was in BerryviIle night before last,
no doubt occupying both sides OF Blue Noun
tain, from Winchester to Aide.
Two thousand Rebel Infantry, with cavalry
ard artillery, are at Warrenton.
Our whole army is in fine spirits and condi-
ton.
The weather ia splendid
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Sword Presentation TO Gen. Fremont

ST LoSIs, Nov. 2.--Gen Fremont was last
night presented by the Germans OF ST. Louis and
vicinity with magnificent sword, which was
long since purchased for the purpose. About a
year ago dime subscription was started among
the Germans, to raise suitable amount for a
testimonial. A thousand dollars was speedily col
iected and sword ordered from Tiffany, Of New
York. The weapon is superb one; the blade
OF the finest steel, with gold scabbard. Fre-
monts recent arrival here has afforded the wish'd
tor opportunity, and last evening was chosen
TOR the demonstration, commencing with torch.
hight procession. The multitude that gathered
tsgether was very large-the enthusiasm was
ent, and it was one OF the greatest demonstra-
ton of the kind our city ever witnessed. A
sash of white satin, having upon it bust Of
fremont in gold, was also presented by the la
dies
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From Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 4.-Returns from pre-
scincts of this CITY, Independence and West.
port, for Congress, give Samuel $50, King, 3s2,
Birch, lO4, Benton, ss7, Horn for State Senate
for representative, N. J. Paine and McGee can
didates, the former having 452 and the latter
377; returns are yet coming in.
Quantrell captured and burnt wagon train
of IL wagons, killing men and taking 25 pris
oners. Caltherwood pursued him and came up
with him near Rose Hill, defeated him in q
pitched battle, and is now in pursuit. 5ih2 d
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MORE NEWS FROM McCLELLAN,S
ADVANCE.

ADVANCE
HEADoR's ARMY OF THE PoToMAc1
BLOOMFIELD, Va, Nov. 3.-7P.M.
TIE advance of the Army of the Potomac up
the valley, on the left side of the Blue Ridge, is
being pushed forward with all despatch.
Gen. Pleasanton occupied Uppsrville this af
ternoon, after a spirited engagement with the
enemy, for about four hours. We had none
killed, but several wounded. The rebels left
three of their dead on the field. Upperville Is
Ga miles from Ashby's Gap, which the rebels are
endeavoring to hold. Our. troops now hold all
the Gaps, up to Ashby's, with every prospect Of
having that to morrow. There was some force
of the enemy in front Of Snckerville Gap, on the
left bank Of the Shenandoah, to dispute our
passage at that point
The rumors of the invasion of Maryland by
way of Drainsv!le, is not believed. The last re.
ports from the river are unfounded.
The Army is ready and prepared to fight a
general battle when the rebels see proper to
meet them. The army is in better condition
than it has ever been with the exception of the
want Of cavalry, want that is greatly felt
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Rebels Routed.

sr. LOUIS, Nov. 2.-Advices from the army
in Southeast Missouri state that after the recent
success of our forces at Pitman's Ferry, Coils.
Logan and Dewey with their forces combined
pushed on as far as Ballinger Milla, miles from
Pocohantas where they fought Burbridge, COM
pletely routing his forces and capturing large
number of prisoners, including many rebel Off
GERS. Latest dispatches from Logan dated 3lst
ult., says he captured and dispersed 200 Of Boon g
command
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The bum, ,hIp AiIeghanian.

FoRrREss MONROE, Nov. 1.-The second mate
and four OF the sailors of the burnt ship Ale
ghanian arrived here to day from Yorktown un-
der arrest. The crew numberedt twenty men;
Of these eight men were picked up by the gun.
boat Monticello and taken to yorktown. All
the rest of the crew are missing. Nothing de.
finite has been learned relative to the destruc.
ton Of the ship. sso -. jsaap sl
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Gen. Mcclellan once more 1t the 'FRONT.'
New YORK, Nov A Head Quarters dis.
match to the Herald dated Wheatland I'd, eve.
ming, contains the following:
Gen. Mcclellan reconnoitered the enemy from
the front this p m. Gen. Pleasanton's cavalry,
supported by brigade of Doubleday's division
driving the rebels from their positions, contest
ing the ground with considerable spirit. The
rebels east of the Blue Ridge designed retreating
through the Gap near Upperville Jackson and
Longstreet are just beyond Snicker's Gap with a
large force. Cannonading is now going on.-
The troops are in excellent condition and eager
for battle. A general engagement is expected
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Rumored Rebel Movement.

NEw YORK, Nov. IA despatch says that
the rebels are msklng demonstrations towsrds
Manassas and had run off train from Bull Run
bridge. Gen. Sigel states II have sent a strong
force to rebuild the bridge and restore the track
beyond. The force was attacked at 4 o'clock,
to-day. at Aldie and is now encamped miles
east of that place.
A despatch from Gen. Stahi says the rebels
are repairing the Railroad to Manassas.
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Another AfYesl.

sr. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-The Republican learns
that Judge Sample was arrested on Thursday
by order of Gen. Leon. The cause of the arrest
we understand, was the delivery of speech, in
which the proclamation of President Lincoln
was declared uncalled for, and doubts expressed
of the ability of the administr alton to carry out
its provisions.
Judge Lakeland has been paroled, to enable
him to attend to the forgery case, in which he
is engaged as counsel ''1'N
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Two Rebel ys..e,. Cap,ured.

New YORK, Nov. Port Royal dates to the
2sth ult state that British.rebel vessels, the
Mingho and Scotia, have been captured. The
vessels and cargo were valued at 81, ,O0O, ,O00.-
The British-rebel steamer Mingho was run
ashore and destroyed.
1t was reported at Port Royal that rebel
ram was coming down the river from Savannah.
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Phlladelphia,s Ouota R,I,.d.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 2.-The District Com
missioners announce officially that volunteers
from Philadelphia number 29,s5l, being l,4sl
over the quota required to fill the call for 6OO,.
900 men. Returns for extra credit beyond that
ascertained by the enrolment assessors were
made by lis precints. The remaining lOl pre-
cincts made no claims. The Commissioners re-.
port that no draft will be needed in Philadel-
phis, the quota being filled.
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Storm on Lake ErIe.

BUFFALO, Nov. Among disasters caused
by the recent storm the following are reported
Schooner Chief Justice Marshall on shore be
tween Barcelona and Dunkirk-crew all lost
schooner Post Boy is ashore above Dunkirk-
crew saved. A dispatch from state line says the
schooner Eugby of Buffalo is ashore here and
total wreck-crew all lost,-three were washed
ashore, also wreck washed ashore; Schooner G.
G. Williams also wrecked-part of the crew
saved. The Captain of the Propeller Water
Witch reports seeing the upper WORKS of a pro-
pellor of Gravelly Bay this morning; he thinks
it belongs to Propeller California but is not Ger
tain.
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From Virginia.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF PoToMAc,(
Whaafland NnH Q & nm

- W HedtIdHu, NUV. Q, P'iH' J
TO His Excellency the President:
have just received a dispatch from Gen. Nc
Clellan, dated at snicker's Gap p. M, stating
that he has full possession of the Gap. When
Gen. Hancock arrived there it was held by tie
enemy's who we're at once driven out by . col
umn of from 5000 to 5000 infantry. The re-
bells advanced to retake it, but were dispersed
by the fire Of our ri1ed guns TIE position is
strong one, from either side.
1t is said that Gen. Jackson and Gen. A. P.
Hill are in the valley opposite
Gen. Pleasanton had driven the enemy's cav
airy several miles beyond Union at 8 O'clock
this p. m
(SigneD A. B. MoREY,
f@t Chief of Police.
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The French Expedilion.

New York, Nov. According to recent in
formation from Mexico, received via Havana,
about one half of the French troops, amounting
to nearly 1900 men, had arrived and we're or
dered Immediately to Orizaba 1t is thought
the Notifications at Orizaba have been selected
as basis of operations and that the expedition
for the City of Mexico was to start in December
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NEw YORK, Nov. 3.-The steamer Mercer,
from New Orleans Gath, Key West 9th, and
Havana 29th, arrived this morning with Vera
Cruz dates Of the 10th. They state that most
of the French troops had arrived and gone to
Arizaba.
The gunboat Santiago was at Havana on the
29th coaling.
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Cold IN, R,chn,ona

New YORK, Nov. 2-The Washington Star
says the Richmond Examiner quotes gold at
$3.50 premium and silver at 81, 90 premium and
advancing.
The steamer Ocean Queen from Aspinwall,
25th, arrived this morning with passengers and
a million dollars treasure. She saw nothing of
the pirate Alabama.
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The Pirate Alabama.

BosroN, Nov. 3-Part Of the bark Lamp
Lighter. burned by the Pirate Alabama, was
owned by the Messrs. Caldwell, Of Charleston,
South Carolina, and part by J. j. Kelly, of Sa-
vannah. The Alabama was lset seen, Oct 20,
in lat. 80, long. 69, steaming northwest. She
was then under full head of steam and sail.
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Sabine Pass taken..GTeat destruction OF
Rebel property.

NEw YORK, Nov. 1.-THE steamers Montezu-
ma and Creole have arrived from New Orleans.
The capture of the Sabine Pass is confirmed.
Oct. lst, by the o. S. steamer Kensington,
Capt Crocker, and the schooners Seaman and
Jonas. Capt. Crocker, with small body OF
men, advanced into the country, and defeated
the two bands Of rebels. The results of his ope.
rations we're the capture of one fort, two camps,
thirty buildings, and ten rebel vessels, which
we're burned
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John Van Buren, Lying Again.

ALBANY, Oct sl.-At a Democratic meeting
here this evening John Van Buren, said the let
ter read by him at Cooper Institute was present
ed to him by Gen. Scott as an autograph, and
was made public by authorization of friends of
the General
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Buell. Ordered to Indianapolis,

LouItvLLE, midnight, Nov. S-Gen. Buell. is
ordered to indianapolis instead Of Annapolis,
Maryland, as previously stated. He leaves for
Indianapolis Tomorrow. aS@ se
No news from below for the past two or three
days, except what military authorities consider
contrabano. II Il. ~