The Placer herald., 1862-10-04
EASTERN NEWS.

very mali gnant.
The Richmond Dispatch says Lee repulsed Nc.
Clellan on The 18th. pursued him on the 18th and
defeated him on the 18th
All of the rebel papers received claim victories
for the recent battles. and call upon the people
not to believe one word that is contained in the
Northern papers in regard to Northern successes.
They say that McClel!ans account of 'ilese bat
ties fully equal Popes for misrepresentation.
In the rebel House OF Re resentatves bill
has been introduced to establish military detenses
along the Tennessee and Alabama rivers. and tor
the construction of twelve gunboats for the pro-
lection of said rivers.
Sept. 25.--An engine yesterday proceeded as
far as Brslow Ferry, and the rebels stationed
| there were captured. Sixteen freight cars were
found uninjured. No rebel troops were found in
the vicinity.
1t was ascertained on good authority that trains
were running night and day regularly to Cuipep-
per- bringing supplies TO the enemy. which are
conveyed in wagons by way of Front Royal to
Winchester. The bridge over the Rapidan is be-
ing rebuilt, and that over the Rappahannock will
be finished to-day
All the engines and cars not completely de-
stroyed. have been run OF from the stations
above Bristow, and are now being used by the
rebels.
They say they will soon have railroad commu-
nication iron Richmond to Winchester. The in
terror railroad line from Richmond South has been
completed.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 27.-The Washington
Star OF yesterday says: Our pckcts occupy the
country in Virginia, three miles ont from Harpers
Ferry. 1t is evident there will be movement of
McClellans army soon, as the army is properly
supplied by the Quartermaster's Department, and
our troops are in the best possible spirits eager
for "A fray
The rebels occupy Warrenton with single reg,
iment. This is the nearest point to Washington
| at which they have force of that size.
Rumors from Washington say that the Presi
dent contemplates issuing proclamation making
Florida cotton pltnt.tion. and inviting laborers
white and black, to settle there, and they will
have ample proteo ton from the army aud navy
Florida is to he reduced to territorial sub CATION.
The movement is said 10 be preliminary to the
policy to be adopted hereafter with the other
southern States.
a report from Apalachcola says two Rebel
iron clad gunboais are nearly ready for service
there.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch has ru-
NOR that Mr.. seward i. about to resign the
portfolio Of the State Department to Edward
Everett. The rnmOr grows out of the fact that
Mr. Everett is in Washington. at the invitation OF
the President, on business relating to our for
eign affairs, in reglrl to which his views are un
derstool to differ with those of Seward.
New Orleans advices give an order by Gen
Butler requiring the foreign residents in that De-
partment to report to the Provost Marshall the
order says that in the of eight or ten days
II might become necessary to distinguish the dis
loyal from the citizens. and the honest neutral
foreigners. Gen. Butler threatens to punish stip
uldted claims to foreign allegiance with the Ut
most severity.
LOUISVILLE. Sept. 27.-The rebels. on Wednes-
day night burned the bridge over Salt River at
Shepudstown. This seems to indicate that
Bragg no longer entertains any desi gns against
this city. otherwise he would require this bridge
They appear to be falling back in the direction of
Danvlle No statements of u tangible character
are given as to kerby Smiths whereabouts.
SPRINGFIELD (Mo) Sept. 26.--A portion Of the
rebel army Is now at CRANKY Mines. Newton conn
ty. near the Arkansas line. Cen Scoield. with
an army in excellent condition. is preparing to
march against them. The latest advces repre-
sent the rebel army rs motley crew. some we'll
armed and Others have such arms as they oould
gather in Arkansas. 1t numbers about 1000.
CAIRO. September 27.-Tbe steamer Eugenie
was fired into by guerrilas at Randolph. On We'd |
nesdty, and the town was burned in consequence.
This policy has been adopted and will be rgidly |
enforced in every like case.
WAsHTNGroN, Sept 26.-The Governors of
Massachusetts. Pennsylvania. Ohio, Virginia. Hill
nois. Wisconsin. Iowa, Michi gan. New Hampshire
and Indiana arrived this morning from Altoona.
between twelve and one o'clock The Governors
had an interview with the President. and pre- ent
ed an address, expressing firstly u cordial person |
al Official respect for the President.
Secondly-A determination under all circum-
stances to support and maintain the Presidents |
speaking for themselves and the people of their
respective States.
rdlyPledging to the Pre- ident their aid in
all measures calculated to bring the to an
early termination. but which should be prosecu-
ted to ultimate vi tory until the rebels return to
their Constitutional nuty
Fourthly Congratulating the President upon
the proclamation Of Emancipation. believing it
will be productive of good as measure of JUS
ticc to humanity and sound policy.
The Governors were courteous and kindly re-
ceivcd and their uggnstions listened to with
close attention y the President
1t is stated by those who had the best Opportu
nifty oil knowing. that no proposition was made
at the recent Conference ut Altoona. nor even a
suggestion was venturcd. touching the removal Of
Mcclellan; nor wtsany proposition sug yestion
made to promote Fremont to the head of the
army. or as to its future disposal. The general
address to the President, as agreed to. was writ
ten by Gov. Andrew, ut the suggestion of the
Governors present Gev. Bradford. al one did
not sign the address, expressing II fear that the
proclamation for the emancipation of the slaves
mig ght not prove as advantageous rs the Confer
ence hoped; and he reg rded the matter as too
doubtful to justify him in taking sides for its
support.
The Richmond Whig of the oath saws: Gene
raj Thomas division Of Fedcrlls still remains at
Nashville. but is making preparations to evacu-
ate.
Persons owning farms on the outskirts of Wash
ingt have been notified by the Government to
gather their crops. so rs to make room for the
new troops expected there.
Gov. Todd. of Ohio, has notified the cergvmen
of that State that they will not be exempted
from the draft.
ST Louis, Sept. 9th. The Military Commits
sion for the trial Of General McKnstry has al
lowed the proceedings TO he reported in the news
papers There is but one charge Of neglect of
duty. The specifications over fifty in number
General Fremont will be summoned to appear as
Il witness to show that McKinstry acted under his
orders.
Brgldier General Joseph P. Pummer died at
Cornth, Mississippi. on Sun lay morning. August
llth. from congestion on the brain General
Plummer was native of Barre. Massachusetts,
and was born in 1920 In 1887 he entered West
Point Academy, and was y member OF the same
class with Nathlnel Lyon. Schu Ter Hamilton.
James Totten, Don Carlos BULL, and others who
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