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denee Of the ST. Louis Renubllcan /

Correspondence Of the St. Louis Republican
CORINTH, Miss, October 25-Most of the
troops here are resting to-day, having been en-
gagged for four successive days upon the breast
works and fortifcations Many new ones have
been built and old ones repaired The sappers
and miners have been and are telling trees st
the west end of the town. A space is now
cleared for about one mile from Fort Robinet,
west, through which il would be impossible for
artillery OF cavalry TO pass; infantry could not
even form ia line of battle, so thick is the fallen
timber
If there is any one who thinks Corinth could
be taken now, with the force we have, he should
visit the place and satisfy himself of the error.
do not believe one hundred thousand despeI-
ate rebels could getss far IS Van D9rn's army
did few weeks ago.
Most Of the regiments here are quite small,
scarcely any can muster four hundred effective
men. The Isl Kansas is t1e largest l have YET
heard of. Il can muster about six hundred men
The order soliciting, soldiers to Join the diff
ierent corps of the regular army is taking Of
some of our boys. But few enlist in the infantry
Most Of them join the cavalry. A navy recruit.
ing OtheeT is here, and some ere anxious to serve
out their unexpied term on those big, black
monsters of the deep
The transfer Of General R)secranz TO shothal
field OF action, is generally regretted here. h
Is very popular, and the soldiers say, with oul
present force, and {" Old Rosy ?" to lead them
they can march straight to the Gulf B. r. w.
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Tragedy at Dayton, Ohi0-EditoF of thS
DRyiOh EnPire shot Dead.


Dispatch to the Associated Press, North
DAYTON, November ii F. Bollmeyer, edi-
tor of the Dayton Empire, was shot dead this
morning, by Henry NJ Brown, halter, of this
city. The difficulty grew out of a personal mis-
understanding between the parties, occasioned
by the shooting Ofa dog belonging to B9llmeyeT.
by one of Browns sons. Brown gave himself
up and was taken to Jail. The affair has Occa-
stoned much excitement en- our streets.
Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer
DAYTON, November AFTER the shooting Of
Bir Bollmeyer the excitement was intense in this
city, and mob of several hundred persons col
lected, for the purpose of taking Brown from the
Jail and hanging him to the nearest tree. The
mayor very promptly and decidedly took meas
to quell the Tist and for the time being sue
ceeded In the afternoon the crowd again col
lected in very large numbers around the jail, but
no demonstration of any consequence was made.
This evening, about seven O'Clock, the mob
sgain assembled, and proceeded to the jail with
two swivels, for the purpose Of breaking down
the Jail doors, and dragging Brown from his cell
to be executed The guns were captured by the
police A few shots were fred, and four per
sons were wounded, one severely. AT this hour,
10 P. NJ ali is comparatively quiet. A.
1sThe Enquirer intimstes that political differ.
ences had something to do with this sad tsge-
dy. The Dayton Empire OF Saturday alter
noon contains the following:
We are called upon to perform the most sor-
rowful duty of our life j T. Bollmeysr, Sc
nior editor and proprietor of this paper, was
killed this morning, on Second street, by Henry
N. Brown, halter shooting him through the
neck with a revolver, causing death in few
minutes after. We have no heart at present to
comment upon this most dastardly and Infamous
outrage The most intense excitement pervades
the community, and it is with diff Guilty that the
| friends of Mr. B)llmeyer are prevented from 60
ing to the Jail and demanding the person Of Mr.
Brewn for immediate punishment. To all such
we advise moderation. The murderer is in the
| hands Of the law-let it take its course.
% We have been connected in business with
the deceased for over two years, and a more up
right, honorable, noble hearted man it has nev-
| er bsen eur fortune 30 meet with. An unfalteT-
| ing friend, a kind husband, al sffsctionate
father, his untlmely end will be regretted and
mourned by thousands of friends, here and else
where.
"Hs was about thi1ty-two years of age, and
leaves young wife and child to sorrow over hi:
early death"
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~ Freneh azpedI.Ie.. o IIeEico

u
In cur Paris correspondence of yesterday, we
notice The statement that the French expedition
to Mexico viii reach $4,000 mons perhaps more,
and be accompanied by a powerful fleet
We have had some experience in dispatching
large bodies of troops, with their sccompani-
ments, by water, TO different points on our coast
Take, for instance, the expedition to Port Royal
South Carolina, the Burnside expedition 10 the
coast Of North Carolina, and Buffers expedition
to New Orleans. All the forces composing these
expeditions did not exceed forty thousand men
and yet the world has scarcely seen such an
| amount OF ses transportation brought together
as was required By these expeditions. Eighty
five vessels of all descriptions, we believe, COM
posed the feet that sailed from Fortress Monroe
to Port Royal This fleet transported fifteen
| thousand men
Now it is stated that the French Emperor pro-
poses to send across the ocean, to the coast OF
Mexico-s 7oyage Of over four thousand miles
an army Of 50, 600 men, with its stores, ammuni-
ton, artillery and goodly number OF horses
1t Is also stated that large naval force is to &C
company the expedition.
At the lowest calculation. two hundred trans
ports of the largest size would be necessary to
convey the army and its equipments and sup
Plies from France to Mexico, saying nothing
about the naval part Of the expedition.
We have seen no indications Of any such vast
preparations in France foT the Mexican expedi.
ton. Our correspondent in Paris has been very
correct in his adviees relative to this expedition
and he may be right now, but we are disposed
to dCubt-Nt1g York Times
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From Missouri.

To the Associated Press North
ST LOUIS, November 2-Adviess from the
army in Southeast Missouri state that aftor the
recent success of our forces at Pittman's ferry,
Colonels Lazar and Dewey, with their forces
combined, pushed on far as B0linger mills,
Eve miles from Pocahontss whore they fought
Burbridge, completely routing bis forces, and
capturing a large number Of prisoners, including
many rebel officers.
Alater dispatch. from LaEsr, dated the 3ls,
nit says he captured and dispersed two hundred
Of BOone's command.
General Fremont was last night presented by
the Germans of st. Louis sni vicinity with q
magnificent sword, which was long since pur-
chased for he purpose, About a year ago a
dime subscription Was started among the Ger
msus, 20 raise a suitable amount for q testimo
nial One thousand dollars was speedily col
lected, and the sword ordered from Tiffany, New
York. The weapon is a superb One, tbe blade
Of the finest steel, with gold soabbArd Ere
mOnt's recent arrival heEe aEoTded the wished
for opportunity, and last evening was chosen fol
the demonltrstion, commencing with torch
light procession; the multitude gathered to-
getheT was very large, and the eDihas5ssm IN
bounded. About $1,000 people were present
and it was one Of the greatest demonstrations Of
the kind orr city has ever witnessed. A sash Of
wiliSa satin, having upon it bust Of Fremont
in gold, was also presented by the ladies.
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VOLUME XIII, NO. 258.



The Athens Tenn Post publishes long Jet
ter rom this gentleman in reply TO an invitation
70 address the citizens Of that place. The con
Gliding paragraphs show he is determined 20
vindicate his position as an earnest and sincere
champion Of the rights Of the South:
Now, with all these facts before me- I declare
to you most sOlemnly, that, unless / am mis-
taken IN my own powers of endurance, l would
have suffered cOnhscatiOn, imprisonment or de atl
before l would have taken ground against The
United States because l believed Mr. Lincoln
intended honestly TO redeem his pledges. Bus
ms proclamation came upon me Ike q elan of
thunder in clear SKY. Il filed ne With amsz 2
ment and horror. dissatisfied me that Nr Lin
coins pledges were insincere. l. convinced NE
that be had bssely violated bis oath 70 support
the Constitution. L assured me beyond d0ub-
that hls object was not to restore ths Union as
1t was, OF the Constitution as It is, but to rob Us
Of our slaves, and not only TO deprive rs Of tHa
PoLucai power With which their ownership rive
Us under the Constitution DUT IL eHiahel pain
them, 70 enssve Us His declaration that TIA
whole power Of the army and navy Of the UDl-
ted States shall be employed to accomplish these
nefarious purposes, is not only wicked but mon
strous. No principle in the Constitution, no ne
eessty of civilized warfare can justify or excuse
it. 1t viii not do to say thai the southern States
have brought this evil upon themselves, Tor it
they were in the wrong IN the Oatset-s eoncl1-
sion which Is By no means so clear as It seemed
to be before be had showed his haud-is vas his
duty, as the champion Of the Constitution, 30
keep them in the wrong, and not 70 bsc9ms in
fnitely the greatest violstOr Of the instruments
he pretends 10 sustain.
In thus stating my own views and feelings, I
have merely declared what believe to have
been the common opinion Of the Union men cf
East Tennessee, and in showing the reason why
hrrr-s - l. = Al
think without attempting to dictate TO others,
that have presented some Of the e0nsi5eratOns
upon which every Union man in the South can
be honestly and conseientiOUsly influenced 20
give hearty cooperation in the most unyielding
resistance and to the utmost hazards Of war.
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FIRE.-Before our city recovered fror >, tba
dreadful shock caused by the explosion of tbs
magazine, q FIRE broke out in the bull .dipy IN,
Msin street, occupied by Mr. Goo. man As q
jewelTy and dry goods establishment This oe-
cured about l05 P. NJ The wi.nd blew in a
northwestern direction, and owing 10 the s--
tremely dry weather and tie difficulty of ref-
ting water it was seriously feared that the whole
city would be swept in a general conAagrstion.
The fire ragged northwsrd from the building oc-
cuped by Mr.. GOodmsn, (wheTe the fire com
meRcsd) and destroyed the house occupied by
Mrs. Evans, as millinery establishment, aid
continued its rsvages to Mr.. Weir's, next 10
John MaTtz, next to Mr. John ". Robinson,
where tho progress Of the flames was arrested
The depot Of the Southern railroad was also de-
sTOyed with several surrounding buildings.
Several bales Of cotton and Or.sideraDle Qusn-
tity Of goods were destrOyed--ths exact extent
Of which We are not yet advised.-MississiD
piaa Nor g.
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To the Associated Press North
New YORK, November 2.-Ths HsrqlFs
Whestlsnd, Virginia, correspondence SAYS the
rebels have strong force between Smokers
Gap and PhilsmoUnt, on ths west side Of the
Blue Ridge.
A Percelsville dispatch says q lsrgs rahal
force Is in the Slanando-h F--iivy5 Just beyond
I tlIv Gap.
A large body Of rebel cavalry was seen pass
ing the Aldie. CannOnadiHg was hsard ard
shells seen exploding in that direction. Z IS
supposed that Bayard's and Stua-ts cavalry
were engaged, as Stuart passed through the Gap
the day previous, with several thousand cavalry
and four pieces Of artillery, aud encamDed s5
Union, and yesterday passed down the Valley
The rebels are in force in the vicinity OF
BsTyville, and appear determined 10 hol3
Suckers Gap while their army operates 10 the
Valley.
APhilamouui A dispatch to the Herald SAYS the
rebel cavalry has been driven cut Of that
place.
The rebels sre in force at UpDerville
A Frederick dispatch to the Herald says that
secessiOnists there say the rebel force from
Western Virginia has Joined Lee, and been ad-
ded 20 JacksOn's division.
After the next general engagement peace pTopo-
sitons viii come from Richmond.
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The FiRh, on lsnro,. nnfourehs.

From gentleman who was present at tn
fight, the Pieayune learns the following psrsicu
lars:
1t appears that on Monday the Confederatsi
marched twenty two miles to Nspoleonville tC
meet the United States forces, and then, to &c
lect suitable position, they fell back nine
miles to the spot where the engagement took
place.
The COnfederates, we learn, numbered about
$50, and were commanded by Colonel Nc
Pheeters.
The United States forces, on arriving at Ma
poleonville it appears heard that the COnfed-
crates had fallen back, and Immediately pressed
forward in pursuit, feeling for them with she'll,
occasionally, as they advanced. Toward four
o'clockin the afternoon, the United States forces
came in sight Of the Confederates, who were
! drawn up in position.
| The fight at once commenced, the United
States forces opening with shell, while the
| Thirteenth Connecticut and Eighth New Hamp-
shire were crossing the bayou, under 8 brisk
hre from the Confederates. The two regiments
named attacked the CGnfederates in front. At
the same time the Seventy Fifth New York
marched up and took position in the rear of the
Thirteenth Connecticut The Seventy fifth was
| not under ire. While the Confederates were
attacked in front, body of United States cav
airy advanced to attack them in flank, but
about the time they got within fighting distance
the COnfederstes, unable longer to withstand
the vigorous onset, made by an overwhelming
force, surrendered
The fight did not last more than half an hour,
our informant thinks, and was quite warmly
contested, both sides displaying great courage.
The attacking force vigorously pressed forward,
unchecked by the brisk fire If the Confederates,
and the latter sustained the combat with great
spirit until their asssilants were within FIVE PAGES
of them, when they threw down their arms
Our informant says that the fight was about
over, most of the ConiedeIstes having laid down
their arms, when the captain of one of the COM
panies of the I3sh Connecticut advanced on
Colonel McPheeters and demanded that he sur
render, the latter swore he would not, and
drawing pistol shot the captain. Immediately
private Of the 18th Connecticut shot the col
onel through the head, killing him on the spot
So infuristed were the men Of that regiment at
the shooting of the captain, that it was with the
utmost difficulty that officers could restrain
them from rushing on and killing the whole
Confederate force.
Our informant also says that after the fight
the Confederates were treated by the victors with
great kindness.
We are informed from another source that the
18Th Louisiana is the Crescent Tegiment-thst
not only it, but the 23d Louisiana and Withers'
battery we're in the fight, and that the COnteder
ate force engaged was qusdruple that stated by
our informant, as above.
The total loss of the Confederates is stated by
the Delta as follows: Prisoners, pos; wounded,
10; killed, g. Total 229
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ruE ovRRnANp nxpEp1rroN.
zl',pOrf@"' Route .1cro,s 'he Continent


Captain John Mullen, United States Army
commander of the Columbia and Missouri over
land route expedition, and party have arrived q
New York by the Aspinwall steamer Ariel, from
Washington Territory.
Captain Mullen and party left New York .fvt
years ago, under instructions from the Wa
Department to proceed to the North Pacific
coast in Washington Territory, thore to organize
an expedition Of some three hundred employees
to open up and construct practical military and
emigrant route from the headwaters of the Co
lumbia river to the hesdwaters Of the Missouri
| river (frOm Fort Waa Wala on the Pecitc, to
/ Fort Benton, on the Atlantic side) across the
Rocky Mountains, and passing through the ter
rtories Of Washington and Dacotah
The party have passed four successive win
ters in the Rocky Mountains.
This important work has been finally com
pleted, leaving a good wagon road scrOss the
mountains. Some three hundred United States
recruits from the Atlantic States passed over this
line in 1850 and during the past summer some
four hundred emlgrants landed at Fort Benton,
which is the highest point on the Missouri river
yet reached by steam. They Travelled over this
route to Columbia river, in Oregon. They have
already reached their destination in the valleys
of Oregon and Washington.
The line is said to traverse an interesting re-
glon OF country, presenting extensive tracts Of
rich agricultural land, capable of supporting a
large population. The explorations OF the psrty
have resulted in many developments of great i'm
Portance to the correct geography of our North
ern domain
Extensive deposits of gold have been discov-
cred in the Bitter Root, Dear Lodge, Prickly
Pear and Big Mob valleys Some two thousand
miners are now at work IN these districts Iron,
copper lead and coal have also been found along
the route.
The general geological formation of the noun
tain ranges has met with most special and thor
OUgh examination.
During the joUrneyings Of the expedition dele
cations of the various Indian tribes along the
route called upon Captain Mullen and stated
that they had witnessed the construction of the
road through their country without any inten-
ton or disposition to offer molestation to the
party, but that they desired to be built up in a
strong bond of friendship and good understand
ing with the whites
Captain Mullen and psrty have been ordered
by the War ID 'partment TO prepare the maps and
reports of their abors, in order to present the
same TO the next Congress- and there is every
reason to look forward al an early date to a new
route of travel to and from the Pacific coast via
the Columbia and Missouri rivers, where the
trsnsit is only six hundred miles, ard over which
a first class wagon road has now been construct
ed.-NetlOaat HtettgeRcGr.
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AddifinnnI 1he ArnhIn.

The latest Liverpool dates of Saturday say
the London Daily Ne'0s briefly points to the
desperation and barbsFism of the slave-drivers,
as evidenced in the proceedings of the rebel
Congress. The London Herald reverts to the
speech Of Sir G. G Lewis, and says the time has
arrived for the recognition Of the South, and fu-
tDre times will point to delay in its recognition
as the greatest mistake in the foreign policy o.
PAimeTst5n.
LIVERPOOL, October 19-Flour tending
downward; American 22027s. Wheat heavy
and irregular; Red Western, 90l0s; Rec
Southern, 106l05 Sd; White Western, los 3
0IOs 9d White Southern, la l2s. Corn quie
aud steady; Mixed, 29s 3d929s Cd isWhite 30
65a32s Ga Pork quiet and nominal. BacoI
easier. Lard quiet, Erie 354Q 364i Illinois
Central 43I discounts New York Central 74a
76; United States Skies 70072i United Ststet
Fiyes 6606s.
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nc RIoridn Indinns.

Several paragraphs having gone the rounds
recently that the Seminoles remaining in Florida
had recently committed murders and depreda-
tisns on white families IN South Florida. we
take pleasure in stating, on the authority of an
officer who has Just returned from that region,
that they are perfectly quiet, and have not been
guilty of any outTsges. They now number
about eighty fRe warriors, and their chief has
called them all in to the interior from the coast
for fear they will be tampered with by our enc
mics. They are desirous Of entering the Con
fedeTate service, and will soon bs organized into
a company and armed Our old friend, Colonel
II. Y Smell, who is a great fsvorite with them,
viii probably be charged with the mission, and
it will be most effectusIy and faithfully attend,
ed to. When they do find a Yankee intruder,
or Thsyer colonist, he will receive his per
petual pre-emption te Florida soil. They are
the remnant Of the small tribe of brave Semi
noles, who held their native soil, South Florida,
against the armies of the United States, led by
Scott and the best generals in tie service, du-
ring speriod of over seven years, and were never
completely saGjngated They win prove TO be
most valuable allies. They viii protect long
line of the Florida coast, and will be terror to
the Yankee invaders. They should hencsfoItd
be cherished and protected by the Confederscy,
aud home in perpetuity should be laid off fol
them in South Florida a-SGpannGh NeJ0S
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WRECKED Condition ef our Hndinu Frsr-
tier ASefenaes.

The Indian Agent who arrived here yesterday
from the POnker Reservation, gives anything
but hattering account OF the manner in which
military affairs are managed at some Of the
frontier forts in Nebraska and Dacotsh. One
of these, Fort Randall, which is situated in a
most exposed position on the Upper Missouri
is not even stoeksded and the buildings COS.
tanning cOmmissary and other stores for the
support Of the garrison, are located 81 sue, dis-
tances from the fort as would render Their ear
ture an easy matter, in csss Of an attscK By the
ssvages The troops gaTrisOning this fort three
companies of volunteeTs) have not besn drilled
for three months past, and, as ne expresses il.
" are demoraGzed, and no bsttsr than an armed
mob. This matter demands instant attention
from the government, and these forts are tho
only protection for frontier settlers in case Of a
recOmmencement Of Indian hostilities-a result
more than probable in the Spring - Waskiagtoa
Correspondent Neio York Times
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Rue,I,s piuni orders 20 his Army.
headquarters ARMY OF THE OHIO

LOUISVILLE, KY, October 30, 1862 )
In obedience TO orders from the headquarters
of the army, Msjor General Buell. Telinquishes
the command of the district and army of the
Ohio to Maior-General W. S. ROsecranz.
II is impossible for the general, without feel
iugs of regard and a warm interest in their fu-
tuTe success, TO part with the troops whom be
has been the instrument of converting, for the
most part, from raw levies into powerful army,
honoYed by common consent, for its discipline
and efficient organization, for its esprit du corps
and Tor victories unqusli6ed by single reverse,
and whose fortunes he has followed for a twelve
month, over a ield Of operations, embracing
considerable portions of four States, through diff
icnlties and dangers which its fortitude and
courage have mastered without accident or fail
ure. Il has, recently, by q rapid march of Eve
hundred miles, with limited subsistence, often
with al inadequate supply of water, returned to
Kentucky and driven from her borders power
ful army, and having re-estsblished its cOmmu-
uicehons, is now well on its way TO meet the
enemy at other points. The occasion is not
convenient for recouuting its services during the
past twelve months, but the army may well re-
cur to them with pride. If anything has not
been accomplished which was practically within
the sphere of its duty, the general cheertully
holds himself responsible for the failure The
general reflects with pride that the army under
MS cOLuhlhllu Laa' lOl VIZ lnOss Pal'l DSou Ivy
from petty jsslousies and intrigue; that it has
neither INDUCED in vain bOsstings nor tarnished
its high character by chickering's and lew crimi-
nations It will enhance his qualification, if ii
shall carry to its new commander, who already
has earned It's confidence and respect by distin-
guished service, the same noble qualities which
have characterized it since its organization. He
viii pray that it may be the instrument Of speed
lily restoring the Uuion to its integrityi and
there is no Individual in its ranks in whose honor
and welfare 10 viii net feel special interest.
By command Of
LSignedl Maj0rG General BUELL..
/ Jas B Fry, Colonel and Chief of Ststf
! Oficial-J Wright, A. A G.