Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-30

the Europa and subsequent steamers,
vas the theme of universal comment.
The defeat o! Pope's army, was regarded
most disastrous for the North. The
valor displayed by the Northern troops,
was second to the Bull Run battle.
The Times admits that the federal
troops fought with moro than ordinary
courage, and that their two days fight
ing rescues their military character from
rcproach. Honor for them is but just.
The gallant stand which the fcderals
made, only takes the sting Of disgust out
of their overthrow.
The Times argues that the federal
government is brought to the verge OF
ruin, and believes such term may tie
safely used when it is no longer safe to
execute the functions of government in
the capital. 1t argues that bad as the
prospect of the tederals now appear,
yet there ia hope OF better success in the
future.
The Daily Nesos admits the defeat
Of the federals, and thinks there will
soon be more bloody battles fought in
Maryland.
The London Star considers the cause
Of the North hopeless because Of the
emancipation Of the slaves of the South
ern States not having been proclaimed,
and urges the adoption of such meas
ure.
The London Herald thinks the North
| will do we'll to consider the expediency
OF making compromise with the South
at once.
1t is reported that three of the finest
steamers on the Clyde were sold to the
Confederates.
The Liverpool Telegraph says: Be.
sides commissions con6ded to other
ship builders by the confederates. which
are being pushed forward with all posi-,
BILE dispatch, large iron plated ram is
being constructed on Moray, without
any attempt to concealment. This ram
will be of most formidable character,
and will attempt to run the blockade a,
Charleston. the same journal says Yes.
sells are lying at Liverpool taking on car
goes of iron plates destined for Southern
, vessels which are awaiting their arrival
, at Charleston.
/ The Roman question continues upper.
} most in France, but nothing indicate:
: any movement.
ITALY.
The official Turin Gazette defends thu
J Government for not declaring its inten
: ded course toward Garibald,. 1t say
: the law must be executed and let justice
take its course.
g From Balti more.
IL BALTIMORE Sept. 2s.
The americans Special from Sharps
burg says Griffin's brigade pickets q
Blackburn's and Reynolds fords, oppo
t site Shepardstown, keep strict watch oil
, the rebels, and are engaged in recon
> noitering the country along the Vir
GINA side of the Potomac.
Friday morning battalion Of caval
ry crossed, and soon afterwards wer'
S sent back as prisoners.
/ A rebel cavalry Captain was captured
at Shepardtown soon after.
; A boy appeared on the opposite
bank, shouting to our pickets not t
I fire. He came over. He reportsd th'
t rebels in strong force back Of the river
. and also that Jackson had an amputa
ton performed in consequence of tn,
wound received at Che battle of Antic-
tam. The rebel deserters are notorious
ly unreliable.
, On Thursday at noon, Griffin in per
son, with the 9th Maine and lst Dis
trict of Columbia regiments, crossed
; the river, threw out skismishers, anc
advanced up the Hills, proceeding oauti
ously into the woods. He shortly at
forwards sent back piece of artillery
lett By the rebels.
They remained over during the after
noon. No firing was heard, and it i,
presumed he didn't find the rebels in
force.