, 1862-10-23
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.

and marched to the rear of batteries, where fight
began. No further particulars.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Z.
II Is ascertained that gunboats have been en-
r,Ted in destroying the old rebel batteries down
The Potomac.
CNcNNATL, Oct Q.
The secessionists Of Hartford and Blackford
counties, Indiana, collected on Monday to resist
the draft They destroyed the baOt-bOx and
enrolling papers; and are determined TO escape
the drait at oil hazards. A battalion Of Sd In
diana has been ordered there to enforce the law
Los Angeles, Oct. z.
Col. Z. G. Kewen, member elect Of the As
sembly from this county, was arrested this
morning BY Capt. Grant, Of the California Vol
unteers He leaves by the steamer tomorrow,
for San Francisco, for trial.
New YORK, Oct. Z.
The Tri6unSs Washington special dispatch
SAYS the country has yet to hear Of one resigna-
ton In the army in consequence Of the Presi-
dents emancipation proclamation.
BALTIMORE, Oct 9.
At the city election yesterday, Chapman, reg
ulAr Union candidate, received 5000 votes.
Drecky, independent Union, l,2OO. Regular
council ticket elected with one exception.
NEw YORK, Oct. Q.
The Times dispatch has the following: Lin
coins proclamation has inspired most lively ter
tOr through the south. Soldiers desert to re-
turn TO their homes to protect their families
They believe the negroes have organized secret
sSsociations and are only awaiting an opportunity
10 rise on ndsse
Il is said negroes are becoming restivc, having
heard already Of the proclamation Women
and children in the rural districts are returning
to the cities for protection, and CONSERVATION
seems to prevail.
The 7i,Res's correspondent from Antctam to-
day says the latest information from Virginia
60 III ms the idea that the main body Of the
rebel army, which landed for time on the south
bank Of the p0iOmaC, rctreated in the direction
Of Winchester week ago.
FRASKFoRT, Oct. Q.
Gen. Beaumont surprised a Confederate force
to-day. lie attacked the guard on the Turn
bike bridge with such vigOr that the rebels were
unable to destroy the bridge as they intended.
Six dead aud fifteen wounded rebels were found
On the field. Our loss was three killed.
PERRYvILLE, KY, Oct. s.
Eragg's army attacked Gen. McCoOk's corps
Il this place yesterday. The lighting was des-
perate. The Confederate forces were greatly
superior to the Federals. The firing ceased at
7:i5 Pm. The fighting WIS mainly done by
today.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 0.
A doubtful rumor says we lost the engage
mont at PerryV.I!e The rebels held possession
Of the field.
The rebel accounts of our gunboats on st
Johns river, is explained by a gentleman who
lef thvrc two weeks ago. The gunboats were
preparing an expedition up the river for the cap
tnre Of Jacksonville. A land force Of 10000
with an Enfield battery was to take part They
had TO construct fortificatiOns on St. Johns bluff
Il is probable that the battery was shellod by
gunbOats simpy to occupy the attention Of the
Snemy, while the troops landed at Greenville
Point, 70 fhereH 10 rear Of battery.
EEw YoRK, Oct. 9.
News Of a change in ihr Cabinet and army
ihe again in circulation. The Washington cor
respondent Of tue Post says:
Banks is to succeed Stanton as SecretAry Of
War; Haleck is to rcturn to his command in
the west; Mcclellan succeeds Halleck Hooker
k to take MeClean's command.
The Herald contains dates to the 4th; It says
there is nlghly I,npUl Glai and gratifying news to
communicate, The rebels pushed their pickets
some distance this side Of the Blackwater, and
had grown quite bold in their menaees. Thurs
day evening Gen. Peck ordered a reconnaissance
h trce, which took place on Friday. We
drove the euemy's pick1ts in on the main body.
A smart sklrmish ensIlUd, resulting in the COM
plete r0ut Of the rebels They were pushed as
hr IS Franklin, on the other side ol Biaekwater,
And the obi tot Of the reconnaissance was fully
accomplished There are now no rebels on this
side Of Blackwater.
WASHINGTON, Oct 10.
McClellan's address to bis army says he de-
teated numerous and powerful army in an ac.
ton which was most desperately fought, and
remarkable for duration and destruction OF lif
The obstinate bravery Of the troops Of Hooker
Mansfield and Sumner, and daring Of Franklin's
corps, and the steady valor Of Burnsde's forces,
present brilliant spectacle Of courage which
viii swell their hearts with pride and exultation
Fourteen guDs, 80 stand Of coors, $4,000 stand
OF small arm and 5000 prisoners are evidences Of
the completeness Of our triumph.
es LOUISVILLE, Oct 0.
Early yesterday morning the guerrilla John
Morgan, with three thousand men, entered Frank
fort HIS object seems to have been mischief
and destruction Of the turnpike bridge across
the Kentucky river. This morning early, Du.
mont surprised them before they had an Oppor-
tunily 70 destroy the bridge, and completely dis.
pUrsed them. Report says that Morgan's men
arc wandering about the hills adjacent to Frank.
brit endeavOring % keep out Of the way of Du.
mont's forces 81
CHcAGo, Oct 10.
Il is believed that rebel force Of considerable
strength is At Holly Springs, Mississippi, whittier
ntgprobabie the scattered remnants Of the rebel
army beaten At Connth and on the Hatehie will
rendezvous es " aaN.FsaI.
Accounts agree that the rebl attack on the
iortihcations Of Corinth was Of a most desperate
Character A reliable report, received here TO.
aayfsnys the rebel loss IN the different engage
ments was eight 10 our one.