, 1862-11-01
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
Dates to Oct. I6.

Frankfort The Federals are in pursuit of them
Our forces now occupy Lexington, which place
the rebels evacuated on Monday, Oct. 18th. A
large force Of the enemy are reported still al
NichosYille, LJessamine county, q miles sonth-
southeast of Frankfort.l It is positively known
that our forces now occupy Danville and Hsrrods-
burg, with our lines stretching between the two
points
Cincinnati, Oct 14th.-The Grenada .4ppsal oi
Oct 9th, says, North Carolina regiment is now
stationed at Cumberland Gap, gsrrisoning that
point.
A rebel General, writing to the appeal, says
A crisis IA upon Mississippi and urges the State
authofities not to rely any longer upon the Con-
fsderate Government for protection, but to throw
into the field their whole available force.
New York, Oct. l5th.-Augusts, Ga, papers,
of Oct 7th, cay Confederate force went within
two miles of Jacksonville, Fla on the 9th. dri5-
ing in the Federal pickets, vhen the gunboats
opened on them, but did 40 damage Eleven
hundred Yankees landed at Jacksonville on the
7th, and left on the 9th. The gunboats re,nsined.
The Petersburg, Va, Express has reliable in
tslligence that the Union forces in and around
Suffolk, Va, number $4,000
Paducah, KY, Oct. l5th,-The steamer Hazel
Dell vas stopped for seven hours opposite Evans
vile, Indiana, yesterday, by guerrillas They
took the mails negroes, goods, and several Off
GERS and soldiers from her, and then allowed her
to proceed. The rebel force is said to have num-
bered 25
Louisville, Oct l5th-Ii is stated that 5000
prisoners have been captured at Perrysylle, Dan
vile, and Camp DicS Bobinson. The enemy are
falling back rapitly toward Cumberland Gap. A
forced march will be- necessary to escape from
Buell., who is travelling without any equipment or
/ baggage more than is absolutely necessary.
Tho Eeahv;lle TTnioo of Oot orb eDDte;u, m
account Of the breaking up Of the rebel camp OF
Gen. Anderson at Layergne, Tenn Our loss, as
far as asceFtained, was killed and wounded.
The rebel loss was 80 killed, so wounded, and
over 300 taken prisoners, including two Colonels
and several Captains and minor officers. Anum-
Der of the captiyes declared themselves sick of the
war and willing to take the oath and 90 home.
Washington, Oct. 14th.-Secretary Chase has
been very III for some days, but is now recovering.
New York, Oct. l6th.-Ths Tunes Washing
ton dispatch says; We learn from Shsrpsburg
that a gentleman who arrived there on Saturday
states that there is at least 100000 rebel soldiers
between Gordonsvle and Winchester.
Cairo, Oct 15th.-Ihe stesmer Admiral, a:
Columbus, KY, took fire this morning. In this
condition she foated down the stream and be-
came entangled with the Philadelphia Both
boats were entirely consumed. Loss, S75O0O
Several hundred shells on the Admiral exploded,
| doing some damage 10 the houses in town, and
injuring several citizens, but none seriously.
The Nashville Union, Of the 9th, says: On the
night of the 6th force consisting of one infantry
regiment, two of cavalry, and battery, under
General Palmer, went out toward Murfreesboro,
while Col. Miller, with a remnant Of Infantry took
a direction to the left of the railroad. Palmer
arrived at Layergne about o'clock in the morn
ing, and the fight commenced soon after. The
J to1 s.f
fantry, three battaons Of cavalry, with one piece
of artillery, which was soon silenced, and mag
azine blown up by shell from our guns. The
rebels attempted to flank us, but were defeated by
the timely arrival Of Col. Mills The fight lasted
some time, resulting in a complete route Of the
enemy, who abandoned everything. We captured
400 small arms, cannon, So wagon loads of flour
and large quantity of bacon.
New York, Oct 16th-Shp Brilliant, bound
from New York to Liverpool was captured and
burned, Oct. Sd, by rebel prvateer Alabama.
The ship Emily Farnham was captured at the
same time, but released; her papers showing that
her cargo was for English account.
The Alabama had previously captured and
burnt the whaling barks Virginia and Elisha Dun
| bar. The crews of the vessels burned we're pa
rolled and transferred to the Emily Farnham.
The captain Of the Brilliant reports another
/ large ship in sighf, while the Brilliant was burn
ing, working up to her, probably with the hope of
saving her. As another light was seen at night,
it is supposed she was also burned
The following is list Of vessels known to have
been burned by the Alabama: The ships Brilliant
and Acmulgit; brig Tucker barks Virginia and
Elisha Dunbar brig Alemscha; schooners Star
light, Courser, and Weather Gauge One hun
dred and ninety-one passengers we're landed on
Island Flores.
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navy, died suddenly at Brooklyn last night.
Cleveland, Oct. 19th.-Democrats claim to
have 10000 to $4,000 majority on State ticket,
and II Congressman.
The Indianapolis Dispatch, giving list of Con-
gressmen elected, is correct with the exception OF
Sd district, in which Harrington, Democrat, is
elected. The delegation will stand Democrats
to Union men.
Dotes to Oct. II.
Louisville, Oct 6th.--A number of rebels who
arrived at Richmond, KY, last night, reported
Kirby Smiths army, the 18th, drawn up in
line of battle, about Is miles southeast of Rich
mond Buell's main army passed through Crabb
Orchard, 81 miles southeast of Frankfort, at II
O'Clock yesterday morning, and, if unimpeded
must be at Rock Castle river. Bragg's army is
supposed to be near London, S3 miles southeast
ofFrrnkfort.
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to Lexington of a fight yesterday between Lex
ington and Richmond, in which the rebels were
routed, throwing away their arms and ammunition
by thousands 1t is said we captured IS head o.
cattle and quite number of prisoners.
The Colonel commanding at Bowling Green re-
ports the rebel camp at Springfield and Mary
burg broken Up. No particulars given.
Cairo, Oct 17th.-A Federal force from Shaw
neetown started on Wednesday in pursuit of the
rebels who robbed The steamer Hazel Dell The
mails taken from her have already been recovered
Ns5r York Oct 17lh.-TIlhs underwriters have
advanced war risk for vessels sai;gS in the traC,
of the Alabama, to per cent. 1t was understood
by officers Of vessels captured by her, and since
released, that she would cruise about the Gull
banks for few weeks to destroy large American
shipping The pirate had knowledge of ships be-
ing loaded with arms for the United States, and
hoped to capture them. The Alabama is repre-
sented as a verv fast sailer, and her officers are
confident of their ability to capture or run away
from any vessel Of the United States. Her crew
consists principally of Englishmen, and ofiicered
by Southerners. Her armament consists of SIX
32-poundeTs, one 100 pivot gun forward, and q
48-pounder on the main deck She being di
rectly in the track of both outward and home
ward bound vessels it makes great fear among
them.
Charleston, Va, Oct. 16th.-Lee is still al
Winchester with large force. Jackson is a
Bunker Hill with another large force We learr
from people here that JEFF. Davis has issued {
proclamation to the effect that all Federal officers
captured shall be put to hard labor, if Lincolni
emancipation proclamation be carried out
New York, Oct. l7th.-The Times Centervill,
correspondent says there is no doubt that Gen
Stuart is now in front Of our advance guard threat
ening an attack. Gen. Stahl has advanced t.
meet him. Gen. Stuart encamped yesterday be-
tween Bull Run mountain and the Blue Ridge.