, 1862-11-01


Poles, Ark, but were driven back by the enemy
We have intelligence from eastern Arkansas
that q rebel force of 1000 had been concentrated
at Providence, under Mcbride. Federal Genera
Carr is in command at Helena. Reports stat,
that Hindman, with considerable force, is on th,
west side of the river, threatening to attack him
Hindman wishing to do so before Carr can be re-
inforced. Carr has sufficient force to make hi
position safe.
New York, Oct. 17th.-Drat in this State or
dered for Nov. 10th the number TO be probably
$4,000
The Times Frederick correspondent says, 3
reconnaissance across the Potomac shows the re-
bells are in force in the vicinity Of Sheppardstown
Washington, Oct l7th.-A dispatch received
by the Navy Department, from Com. Scott, of the
gunbOat Martsnza, dated OF Cape Fear river, n
c., 1lth, says on that morning the rebels opened
fire on guRboat from battery which they con
structed during the night on the beach, One
shell struck and exploded, killing and wound
ing 5. The gunboat withdrew.
Burlington, VT Oct. 16th.-Sufficient returns
nave been received to determine the election of all
the Republican members Of Congress. The State
ticket is also elected by about 10000 majority
Chicago, Oct l7th.-Returns from Iowa indi-
cate the election Of five Republican Congressman.
Cincinnati, Oct. l7th.-Returns from thrty-ons
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ing gain Of over 28,0OO,
Indianapolis, Oct 16th.-Returns thus far in.
dicate the election of the Democratic State ticket
by from 5000 to 5000.
Dates to Oct. 10.
Washington, Oct 18th.-The Government is
said TO be preparing a remonstrance to TIE rebel
military authorities on the subject of the infamous
treatment Of prisoners Of war.
! Gen. prentlss, q returned DrisODer who was
captured at Shiloh, made a speech tonight, in
which he said the conduct of the enemy towerd
our troops, captured by them, was barbarous ard
inhumane. Nothing in the way of clothing was
furnished, and the food supplied them was most
disgusting
New York, Oct 1Sth.-The HeraIds Wash
ington dispatch says: The impression prevails
that there is some truth in the rumoT telegraphed
some time since, that while in Maryland the re-
bel General forwarded to the Warrington Gov
ernment overtures of peace, which the leading
Southerners believed would be accepted. Ifsuch
proposition was made, there is no doubt it was
declined by the Federal Government
1t believed by the Navy Department that
several of our gunboats are now in pursuit of the
pirate Alabama.
Cairo, Oct l8th.-Capt. Sperry, commanding
Birds Point, who has Just returned from scout
ing expedition, reports that the rebels of Missis-
sippi county, Mo, are very active. The Secesh OF
the surrounding neighborhood are foclng into a
camp at Little River Ferry, 20 miles from New
Madrid 1t is thought that force of 1000 has
already been concentrated in that vicinity. Squads
Of hOIsemen are perambulatng, stealing horses
and plundering private houses.
There is a rumor here that an attack has been
made on the Federal troops at Island No. TO- but
IS not well authenticated. There seems to be-
however, some trouble down the river, as there
has been no boat from Memphis for three DAYS
Chicago, Oct 1Sth-The latest intelligence
from the Sioux region is to the effect that 1000
Indians have voluntarily surrendered themselves
to Gen. Sibley, who sent them, under guard, to
Yellow Medicine.
Louisville, Oct. 1Sth.-A gentleman VINO left
Charleston on the Goth of sept, gives 2 glowing
picture Of affairs there. All the necessares of lie
were at starvation rates. Large amounts of coun-
terfeit Confederate notes in circulation, the
banks of that city alone holding six or seven hun
dred thousand dollars Of such money He says
that the Charlestonians have completed two very
formidable rams, which will be put into service as
soon as the necessary complement of men can be
obtained.
On Thursday, Oct. 18th, Bragg, with 10000
men, was at Crab Orchard Lincoln county, and
rapidly retresting toward Mount Vernon Rock
4 castle county, and London, Laurel county. Kirby
Smith was also reported in the vicinity of Man
chester, Clay county, 20 miles east Of London. 1t
is reported that the mountaineers are telling trees
and otherwise blockaGing the roads over which
the rebels must pass in order to leave the State.
Dates to Oct. Fl.
ST. Louis, Oct 2Oth-Gen. Schofed, with his
advance, has reached Elk Horn Tavern. Arkansas,
and sends intelligence that the enemy is making
| for the Boston mountains. Generals Steele and
Ostrhaus are at Pilot Knob, advancing against
the enemy under Mcbride in the vicinity of Po-
cahontas.
/ Louisville, Oct. 20th.-In the recent raids on
/ Lexington, the rebels lost five killed and fifteen
wounded Among the latter was Morgan, the
guerrilla. Morgan left Lawrenceburg yesterday
with 200 men. Dumont's cavalry are in close
pursuit. About 100 rebels were captured this
morning. From to 400 of Morgan's men, at
Cox creek 6 miles from Bardstown, CAPTURED and
burned a Federal train of so wagons 81 one OF
which we're loaded. Morgan then went toward
Bardstown and captured another Federal train,
within two miles Of town, number of wagons un-
known. He then proceeded in the direction OF
Bardstown with the supposed intention of burn
ing the railroad bridge. Yesterday Dumont was
but 40 miles behind Morgan.
New York, Oct 2lst-'Ihe Heraids Wash
ington special says: The pressure for forward
movement is becoming about general. and it is
urged with an earneslness that has never been
equaled. The argument is used that the protrac-
ton of the present inaction will ruin the country
The Times has dispatch giving an account
from a refugee who brought report from Cul
pepper county, Va, that a slave insuuecton is
anticipated, and says the inhabitants of the coun-
ties where insubogdnaton exists, threaten to re-
sst the conscriptiOn act; they acting on the plea
of self protection, and say it is necessary TO de-
fend themselves against the negroes.
The Petersburg Express, of the 10th, fears
much terrible and severe suffering from scarcity
of coal at Richmond.
The Richmond Dispatch, of the 10th, SAYS We
infer that the Federals will soon make desper
ate effort to force their iron-clad vessels up James
river, past Drury's Bluffs. Its account ofthe Per
rysville fight says it is one Kentucky will mourn
for years It also claims a victory at Peuysville
and saw the Federals lost 10000 in killed anC
wounded. while the Confederate loss was out five
thousand.
Chicago, Oct. 2lst-A dispatch from Cincin
natl says, advces from Gen. Cox, at Galliopos
Ohio, report that the rebels have evacuated Wes
tern Virginia and gone to Eastern Tennessee
taking with them all their trains They have
manufactured 100000 bags Of salt, in Kanawhi
valley, and have destroyed all the salt works anC
other property.
APPOINTMENTS. The following appointment
have been made by Gov Gibbs Joel Palmer
Major-General of Oregon Militia 7. H. Pearne
adier-General, 1st districts 0. Humason
/ Brgadier-Genera I'd district; E. L. Applegate
Brigadier-General, Sd district; Rich'd. Williams
Judge Advocate; Ralph Wilcox, SurgeonGen
eral; L. Powell A. g. Hovey, J. H. Mitchell
and David NJ. Thompson, Aids-de-Camp to Com
mander-in- Chief A. c. R. Shaw Warden of tn,
Penitentiary. VIM. Waldo and E. F. Gray, No
taries Public, Auburn, Baker county. J. G. vii
con of Colouo hoe bnnD aD,,Oiptod for fbn nov