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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06
The wnri, the soni,,-yest.

From The Ns.DhT bulletin, JnltZS
II is believed that large preparations have been
made, and fixed determination exists with the
Confederates TO hold the Mississippi River az Nicks-
burg. Tie Unionists are equally decided to COM
mand the river and 10 capture NicksOurg. Inc
poseesson OF VcksbuIg viii confer many sdvan-
iages upon the Union army beside the mere command
OF the Mississippi River.
General Beauregard Frustrated bnself rs a com
uauder, in tie West, with the people, when he
WELDED up the Mississippi River without an eoft 20
retain it. lie has fallen, TO rise, We apprehend, no
more
Itis represented that Van Dorm and Breckiuritge
have large forces at Vicksburg, for It's defense. We
nav expect a terrible cOuilict by tie COniederates
before they Weld to our forces the city AID with ii
the free navigation of the Mississippi River.
Gems Bragg and Polk and Price have, so rumor
sava been rrcparing for weeks for some movement,
the nature Of which is left TO speculation Some eay
TO 20 10 Nashville, Louisville, and Cincinnati, while
others urist they design To re.oecupy the Western
District Of Tennessee, and look to commanding the
Nssi sippi River again, north OF Menphs, with the
object OF cutting of supplies to The armies OF Gen.
Curtis and Gen. Sherman, and all the Union forces
!, Goth o; the Ieunessee River.
i Iae Rebels hre at wolk Ia Alabama. Last Tues
day, u large force entered the city OF Florence,
burned all the warehouses uset Tor Government
purl oses, oommissaTy, ana quhrermaAter stores,
aud all the cotton in the country. Ihey also relied
tho United States steamer Colouns, used for convey
ing army supplies over the shoals, took al the
money belonging TO both boat and passengers, and
then burned the boat
Tbs property destroyed was Of great value. We
al.o bear that they captured small detachment OF
Mitchels army detailed to guard tue conveyance OF
suppliea.
The Rebels then proceeded down the Tennessee
River 70 Chickasaw aud Waterloo, two towns ON
the river almost in sight OF EastDor, twhere the
Lake City was lying, and burned all warehouses
winch contained any cotton. AZ the same time
another party OF Rebels made q descent on wagon
train slor, distance iron Pitsburg Landing, and
captured 90 Wagons aud teams. The wagons were
loaded with comnissary and quartermasiers stores.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06

paration, guarding egainst every Iossible contin-
gency may be requisite. Here the sltuaion Is radi'
cally different. I'ne Rebel force is comparatively
lneousderable II is not concentrated but scattered.
series OF rapid dealing, daring movements ~
CifeIent poyis, win clear tho country, and give us
possession down TO the Gulf. -
In Coz = name don send us trnid general. we
are gyeit deal more likely tin the NesI TO suler
from over-caulion than FROM rashness. That 10
needless drop OF blood should be shed, is of course
irue Tut that is terrible Inbecility or wekedness
which saves lite the battlefield, to lose
ten in tie trench and the hospital. lraction Is
death 10 troops. When they are in motion the
average health is always TAR better. The very
hoalth.ost army we have Is Carts's, which has
been marching Ill Summer i'll a hot, unhealthy
climate. am told that during the siege OF Corinth,
y OlO SICK men we're sent back TO the rear. Inc
number may be exaggerated, bat from personal OBJ
servatIOn know IL was fearful.
q, / have sesn many OF orr brave fellows
sickcn, and anguish, ana fade, TN their weary
heads found rest under the Southern uIi, that ny
heart aches TO think of il Aud w,en the word
Forward was given, have seen item leave their
beds by score au - 20 their places IN tie ranks,
their dull eyes ligbling up dnd the blood coming
beck TO their pale cheeks. The hospital Is their fear
and horror--rot the battlefield. Not in the wards,
but in the lace of tie enemy guHs Is It sweet ana
beautiful 10 DIE Tor their country.
II you would see the Autumn close MP the lighting
in the West, send them General! No matter who,
IL he only has the Qualities; men are nothing, the
Cause everything. The volunteers would be de-
del gLted with Fremont. Banks, froin lis general
reputation, would inspire great confidence. Lew.
Wallace, who has won durels in every position yet
assigned to him. would he sure TO hurt somebody,
and is thoroughly familiar with the field.
10 all these there may be objections az Washing
ton but will not the GOyernmel. place al tie head
Of this great department some General who with or
dinary prudence believes in vigorou,, offensive war;
and, above all things else, in Celebrity OF Movement
Such "A arrangement is the key to victory. The
sent is surely preparing for us delays, failures
and bitter reverses. A. d. Il.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06

been separately attacked and overwhelmed. As Il
H. the only advantage gained Ivy the Rebels was the
temporary already overcome inconvenience arising
TO our troops from the interruption OF conmunca-
ton by rail and water with the North, and the de-
s,ruction Of O. considerable amo7nt Of private and
public Northern property. 1t is now obvious that
The ouerrila warfare in the departments OF Gems.
Buell. and Grant has already lost Its main force and
that even with moderate energy it can be easily
suppressed and prevented for the remainder o. the
Summer.
An intense excitement prevailed throughout here
Yesterday, in consequence Of the news ttat Hum
boldt-thc junction OF tho Mobile and Ohio and Mis-
sissippi Central Railroad-bad been captured by a
body OF Rebels, ard that the former road, between
Humboldt and jackson, was under their control
Gen. Strong, who started out Yesterday morning Gu
the regular train, to pay sit to Gen. Grant at
Corinih sent dispatch 10 this effect fom Trenton,
beyond which place the train did not proceed. AS
usual in such cases the most eXtravagant stories
were soon circulating, and producing general alarm.
Brsgg's whole army was sand to have suddenly
agooped uron Bolivar, captured tue greater part OF
McClernand's Division, ard the body Occupying
Humboldt was said to be bis avant-guard. deemed
wise to abstain from all Efforts TO communicate the
news Of the reported Rebel invasion in force 10 iE
ERIBuHE until some official intelligence should eon-
firm il. This morning II became apparent that, as
inspected, a mousey affair had been sweled by
frightened news-mongers into elephantlne proper
tions. Al that had really occurred was the appear
anee of n considerable body of mounted guerrlas to
the north OF Humboldt, who, after diving OH the
detachmcnts guarding the road, burnt small tresle-
work and then passed down the road tearing up the
track in various places. The uptrain from Counth
is believed to have fallen into their bands. IL is
known tbs afternoon that part Of Gen. MeCiernand
division il after them. The damage TO the road
cannot be great and is expected to be repaired IN
the next twenty-ionr hours.
Passengers on Sunday nights train from Corinth
broueht "a report that 10000 Rebels are now up the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad against Gen. Grant, aud
that they bad reached thin ten miles OF tue place.
Capt. Leland, of Gen. Grants staff, who left Cor
NTH at the same time, pronounces, however, the
story AS wholly unfounded and everything quiet
south IL the place. lie is cerla Dly good authority
LIVER since the late Rebel successes, good deal OF
res.iveness has been manifested by the Secession
sympathizers in tie disoyal counties Of Western
Kentucky. number of outrages upon Union men
are repor,ed Guerrilla bands also said to be or
eauizing in many localities. Let Gen. Qdimby look
after these recreants
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06
on the other side. IT'S astonishing that we never
landed party there before.
This statement brings me to point where must

on the other side. IT'S astonishing that we never
landed party there before.
This statement brings me to point where must
make correction. Gen. Fi,z John Porter Thought
we should have some po,itive information concsrn-
ing the 0ppoite side Of the river especallv sinca
the bold raid OF the Rebels 10 setting fire To the
schooner Louisa Reeves. Promptly acting ON this
wise sidegation, ho ordered Gen. Bltterfeld to
detail Captain and twenty men 10 make recon-
noissance aud effect lsndng if practicable on tie
opposite shore. Capt. Fowler, 12lh New-York Vol
uneers, and twenty armed men, had two boats
placed at their disposal and the Captain was assured
that all the vessels in the locality would he made
acquainted with the object Of their visit. and would
be cautioned not to fire on them when returning.
They set ont, AID as they were attempting to Land
they were fred On by Seeesh. They pulled for our
vessels and they neared the Achilles tug s'eamer)
they we're challenged by that vessel, but had not
time 10 answer when they were again iIed on lhey
then passed the Delaware, which challenged them,
ana they answered, as stated in my letter Of last
thursday, that they were Provost Guard Nos.
and 2.
When it is remembered that this reconnaissance,
sent ~ Gen. Porter's order, took place the night
before we We're surprised nd bombarjed, ono
asks why did not the Commanding General
send a strong force the same busines, and spare
US the risk we ran the other night for if the Rebel
shells burst or were good for anything hundreds Of
orr men would certainly be killed. when we can't
afford to osc any Of them The first account sent
YOU Of this little affair was the account given in to
the authorities here, for | on TIE boat in ccm-
pany with Lieut. VIM. Randall OF the 9Sd N. Y. ",
who the officer Of that night, and was with
bin when ne reported to Col Ingalls,. Gen. Porter
congratulated Capt. Fowler on biz return, said he
was glad he was not killed by Secesh or by our own
men. Grea praise is due to Gen. Porter for his
energy aud thoughtfulness but IL is to be regretted
that subordinate neglected his duty, and did
not inform the vessels of the boats mission.
notice among the departures to-day Lieut.-Col.
18th n. Y. Y. The Colonel LOOKS very
sick Indeed. He has been through all the battles,
and has not been abeent from his regiment al hour
.ince they left Washington. He expects to join his
regiment again Ia short time.
Two schooners, not previously mentioned, were
injured the night OF The bom0ardment. The j.
w. Msiilands Jib was badly torn with shell; shell
edged IN the bows, but did not explode; her lying
ib-stay was also torn away. The Hannah Wiiletts
iad her head stay cut away. The David Faust had
Ter iore-gaf torn away. shell was thrown en-
BOARD that did not explode. d. J. X.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06

Gated by the Rebel Government. Even the citizen
Who rais>i the first national hag after our arrival
and whose devotion to the Union is unquesioued,
finds tie control of Lis tenement houses sud-
denly taken from lin, and is compelled 10 give up
the keys.
Meanwhile, bitter Rebels, thoce who raised men,
money aud arms for tho insuuection, who remain
here and have taken Tie oath, evaded 1t, 20 on
and collect their rep;s without the slightest ir,erier'
ence. Loyalists complain, AMI with justice tnat
they are indag this rule even more oppressive than
'he R,oel r4gime.
1Lese statements are not made looseiy--chap'ef
and verse, names and dates, can be given They are
not ,nade vindictiyey. Gen. Sherman is q gallant
eo>ai,r; al Soiloh he banded his troops splenddly,
aud by bis eminent services fairly earned the Major
Geuerslship which he won. But fighting and legs
iaing ere ;wo different things, and 20 chardcttFze
/, very mildly the eccentIcitea OF bis administration
are working grievous injustice.
/ There TIRE 200 conhsoaied negroes in the employ
Of the Government building the foriilcaiions, load
ins and unloading quaTternGs,ers boats, etc. by
Gen. Sherman order, a ration Of wnifky and one Of
tobacco is issued to each OF them daily. As class
tuey are industrious and docile and they contribute
largely TO the health aud comfort Of our soldiers at
this trying season OF the year.
The Sixth Iowa regiment has just entered upon
patrol duty for the coming week. Its Colonel John
Mcdowell, brother of Ma. Zen. Mcdowell, and
an excellent officer, has been for several months at
the head of a brigade in Shermans division. At
Shiloh, where he held the extreme night during the
first day, he acquitted himself with great credit
TIE 9Th is now commanded by Lieut.-Col. John
NJ. Corse, formerly Inspector General Of tho Army
Of the Mississippi, field officer of marked ability.
Notwithstanding It's hard campaigning and fighting
for the last twelve months, It musters 700 men, and
is in admirable condition. In lieu Of tie indgestibie
" hard bread" ordinarily furnished, the men are ali
supplied with excellent fresh, light bread cooked for
the entire regiment, under an engagement made by
their Colonel II all our troops could DO furnished
with the same article, the saving in health, and even
in life, would be very great.
The 9th has been indus'riously aud severely
drilled, until it goes through the rnanua admirably,
and is worthy 10 rank with the llth Indiana, 10th
Illinois, and o.her star regiments Of the Wet. At
Shiloh it exhibited rare fighting qualities, and added
new honors TO those which tie soldiers Of Iowa
achieve when brought face TO face with the foe.
A D. IL.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06
FROM GEN. 1EcCLELLAN's ARMY.
Rebel Loss at IEarrisOn's Landing-Recon-
nois-aRce 10 Malvern Hili-EHehange
o. Prisoners-Emp!oym of Contra


OF prisoners-Emp!oy ment Of Contra
bands.
HEADQUARrERs OF The Army OF TaE PoToNAc }
Tuesday, Aug. 5. 1902.
The Richmond papers OF the "a instant, IN giving
an account of the night engagement opposite the
Mail Boat Landing, acknowledges one man killed
and six wounded.
A large force of infantry, cavalry and artillery
left camp last night for Malvern Hill. No report
has yet been received.
Leui.-Col Sweilzer arrived yesterday with 592
men-the balance of our sick and wounded from
Misunderstanding total Of 1000 received since
the army came 10 the James River.
About 1000 Rebel prisoners have arrived here
from the North 10 be exchanged under the new ar
rangement.
General Barry has commenced to employ contra
bands on the construction of earthworks
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06

Their Masters Cotton Sold for theirBcncft
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06
INTERESTING FROM CURTISS ARNY'
CITIZENS FLYING FaOMTRE CONSCRIPTI0H

The First LoyalArhansas Regiment in tue fi''u'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06

A co, respondent inquiries for the whereabouts OK
an only brother, who was wounded in one Of The
battles before Richmond, and then forgets TO give
his own name or the name and regiment OF his
brother. Ofeourse we cannot answer biz inquiries
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06

1000 SLAVES coMT1sGZATur
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-02
Cen Hrb,rtR. Lee.

q A writer in y Il1,' Y.Irsr pays triSu.e 10
oar great COnnAn r-, 100 gii tad an echo in tie
Judgment and h,ir OF very ca Of the Confederate
safes. &c says:
Al bough 10 y-rsnr'l granted vilA General Lse,
have nRi tis c9DO tan . la aud 10 know that, %
taxing the Nod VI tbs uy in The field after Gen.
Johnston va S,U ded hs , 10y and determination vac
20 Csr the op r.aOus before chmond TO deEene-
rae into s.age ouf tho contrary 70 seek bis an
tAyonis', 10 fyht aud ush hs boosted array Gen.
LIE did no. pgoc,iM his lana tie houseops Il vas
dss rable hs, sbe etmy should learn them ony the
mom ntcfther cugon audi this toe il would appear
9: fe ass suec sd,d ] vas rot Inconsistent With
Gen L - intention 70 driver battle AIG additional
llbyr soocil be b,sn~ed 1pol tie desnoes Of Rich.
m9ud. These were s,ouL then6d daily and rapidly II
ve Won The D., e they could do 10 harm. Il Welost
t theJ soaid b. inTSS 30 to check our foe and per
ps TO giTs g a yo'oty They would enable
6 neral 10 renioIo- &. ksJn with safety or TO co
he hss done-atEAek ne enemy on toe north bark
Of the Chckshomluy. Tue work these entreuo merits
as pg mp he very last G4y full view Of the
ny, az probably ooagriouSd 20 kecp up he delu"n
aGo1g them, thss relied entirely upon cur d'tICtL
have time 20 dWel upon the g:ra' improvement "
General Lee IN t5s ,-iEa ion and discipline OF this
army. Tony ioar d.ys tnus spent have not been
t1rlHn away.
A the ptoper time .cksols srmy was ordered here,
aud troops brought iron the Sou h. When they reach
ed here General lie ready, AID ho accordingly de-
uFreG the Oatlt he acs was as, TUG pau o oAte Vas
MS own the execution vas supstiutendd by him in
persJn An army OF 1870 coo L vas driven in day
ana bal, OF fIttiug from line OF works which they
a thrown IN With Raie Ab.r for a mouth, and we're
Dgoiec ed ~ Il artillery, siege guns and every device
IhAt military s,i could suggest Nsver has tui
result been achieved in 30 short time and with 30
.ms cost 10 the vicors do rot believe the records
Of modern warfare produce Pars When the Bat
e "a cons 10 this aspect l. Is vain 10 deny that
TIC enemy fought WGr th,r oiosrs were many Ct hem
s,ient 90 ard be. sush sut could never have been
aimed bus Tor the rous of army Of unsurpassed
v,Or d by great CoGnsnder. General Lee saved
lover Ofgia and Sou Carolina from the enemy. Hs
has nov crowned bis fame By ouigenerAing the b st
General Of enemy ald quitting his army to tho rOuL
,JuaTICE
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-02
nlHD.

On nd o'b,Ie Onthe event fTlh u In The 5oih
yeAr lis age Do la T. HAIL., Of the late william
@itcleli Jr olths cit
On III. Inst g. ,'Tek a ", JONI SILLls, feeond
rf wilma AniIs 10 the - year OF his
III, iii iaks III T. ri chuch, tbs I'VE inss.
" te n,I o'c.oek " the ttlaivts AMI frendS OF
IN Der ~ lam are IssPectY u inV cd
On tn N n NJ TIE ln inst kAr L. daughter CT Jno
and Aua.ty }. euo u SO 10 N NJ .
The frs d an 90 ut nee IN, iy invited 70 at
teud unerAI tn ins - VelOcs, nom the rtidence
Of pe ami ,, Il 6t Lse Clsy lie h streets.
sAardsy. he ash 10 ~ g. Mr.. JAS BEATH. The de-
Ell 10 Of had attained 10 .hse three
ytEb and ten
iib nay perhaps surprise those Who have
ulseI hi known I'm fsAtar on the ess Of This
,gy uho kaCW hsd rgotten st for NE last ten
twelve year has his To and for the lat
part time sek be- and who, therefore, may have
PSsel thai he had loas SIEGE descended TO he tOno
Bat toss. uoIlb painfully, by no neai unpront
ably spent Daring ali time BY prayer ~ esdng, BY me-
BY pAtet cad be qualifying hin self fo
the enAhge thA awaited ha uhtu he shou pass nom tine rto
Eternity
Mr. Heath ~ hne literary talents And Taste.
many Yeas exercised vide md oonirtng fuenee In he
Affairs both n sndhe State He tie
hrst toE ofthe ate sad member Of he Common oounc
city In every StuAt Of life be has enjoyed TN corn
denos Of the cOnnGni and hes len behind him stainless
ER-rrqurs- please copy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-02
To Brigsdier General Curtis,
Oomd'g D. 3. forces in Arkansas.
Major General q. s. A.

FAIsE PRTTncEs.-For the especial benefit Of some
of our Southern patriots says the Danvie Register
who consider or act though they considered that ths
war was paugursted fer their benefit Alone We publish
below ar xract from the Code Of Virginia. to b. found
on p,ge 7s6 and in section AZ From this extract, all
readily perceive that the outer gate
Of the State PenentiAry is open for them. Look to
your own interest," but at the time cast sdeohg
glance ct the house Of refuge In the city Of Richmond
Here is the Law:
'If free person obtain by any false pretencs or to
ken from any person. with intent to defraud, money or
other properly which may be the sutjsct OF larceny he
shsl be deemed guilty Of the larceny thereof he shall
be COZ led in the Penitentary less than one or more
than Eve years."
Nov, gentlemen, We will say for your pecusiary and
personal benefit, that every who says that he IL
buying for the Southern OonfederAcy when he knowe
what he utters is false uud'r the above Try IL
and test the result before orr Judge
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-07-02
Secession Threatened In . New Quarter.

We infer from an editorial article 10 the Philadelphia
Iaquirsr OF the 26h that Of the Northwestern
States are threatening 70 "let the Union slide" The
Ersvaros upon which this threat IL based the refusal
or hest aney Of their Congress vote millions Of
dollars to enlarge the Hudson And Erie Canal So enty
TO enable nboAs and other vessels of to pSss for
be defence Of the likes. People who resisting Ss-
csson for JUS cause Wotl1 very naturally attempt &C.
c. ssOn Ihs mssVes Tor no better cause than this We
z We the eorclcsiou Of tbs qGirsr'S article;
All THE how, YER, bI preliminary diminishing
rte srano ststk - 4 10 thA c lumns Of our lively
contemporary, zoe Nss York Tunes, Of Monday. The
h ape the eut y noe a., IL that the
,,aSus ed EorbNssI il deprived Of her expected canal
b Ea,ern parsiuooy viii cut loose from ~ 3 Din tho
SJuth W old that the upper Mississippi Valley L
80 bound 40 10 community OF Interests with the outlet
Of the ream that the only Usy Of securing is tieh
20 the Unon il 10 turn tho course OF the Father Of
Waters prac,ic o., IEo the lakes, and to make rival
river stre;ehli % tie Atlantic The Great Canal Is
thus assumed % be Leee sary 70 the Tptriy OF our
rrritorial nteeHJ-iorg u OF the pan tsci that &C
cess 20 both se the Gulf and he Atlantic, is vital
requisite OF the w.s', that abe can never willingly
consent 10 par; vi 'ih'r
Il s hard 10 suol Arguments, however with Any
degree Of pSiefce S)utn CarolE presumed upon the
iuporsnoe Of hrr eTor threatened Secession M
lsss her demands E,rs eOup siJh and carried out her
the world II New Y,rk prssumes upon her customs
r,venue ard The NothWs upon h.r limit, s. broaG-
uds, and make d,mtDds under threats Of vague even
tlalltiSs hey gully Of reason IN spirit as the
S)uih is in fact The r-ton "a 10 temper 10 listen 10
ich'multcrngs OF RIB h'D alter With the duties
in which the crisis has iIE'Vei Us We have lssTnel
by sad exoerel that Vi IA 20 such d.mGrds l. but
20 invite fresh more % encroachnen's GIc
tha. loJa'ty ch II he secured by perpetual
bibles "a not sorh hsVng. GNu this TO dny, and TO-
uorroE Gno Der il presented sab be same uuSnsUers'
Die argument D % fairly intgoduoe such princlpe
into 7 GJyerum NJ, and our Government at once 20
CONES aUr' lees 81 AIKEN by syery Wb'm that any
rsssoalb sEs nay Tug forESrd, sad practically con
vrt,d IN. ,rgi o. OppF sso', 10 90 worked q, the
eas ufC Of o u 80 ekrss snd Sortrs In this
q q TIE prr ut Al OIL ca = wid end
q IporJa CO tuan mere II eant0re o. fty or = hun
I'd q and miiOLs 20 enIsrE~ c lies OF internal
I'D rlV me- a. tn cnal tuac; and We are much
mistaken, Il tsos Sho hsvs uUWisey raissd he gas
ton, are MT ,eb BY 10 united aud indignant voice
1f q PATRIOTIC p-U,l'