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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-07
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Run the blockade.

NKw YORK, Oct 2.-Report says the Presi-
dent has gone on visit to McClellan's army.
A telegram says that the British steamer
Lloyd ran the blockade st Charleston and arri-
we'd at Liverpool Sept. Goth with l775 bales OF
cotton. A charleston correspondent under date
Of Sept. goth gives the following particulars Of
the successful escape of a steamer on the night
of the l9th. A large side wheel steamer SUP
posed to be the Hero went to sea sweeping pas,
one of our helpless sailing vessels at the tate Of
Is or IA knots an hour. The sailing vessel gave
the alarm but it was too late for the only steam
er in that neigbborhood to follow her success
fully. The rebel ran the blockade through San
ford's channel. The o. s. steamer Marblehea6
returned this morning after an unsuccessful
pursuit of the rebel steamer, which had securet
a long start ahead before the Marblehead 20
under way.
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Rebels Will probably leave Winchester.
NV YoRK, Oct Am army correspondent
says there must be fighting again before many
days in the northeast part Of Virginia, unless
the rebels relinquish their position at Winches-
ter without waiting for US to throw down the
gauntlet before them. That they will remain in
any force at Winchester is not probable, for il
is impossible to subsist the army they claim to
have there without possessing more facilities fol
receiving supplies than they have at present
believe it may safely be promised that they will
not make stand about Winchester in force, be
cause of our threatening attitude in locality o.
which they are very tenacious.
Yesterday two Rebels who had been confined
at Fort Delaware took the oath of allegiance
and were sent to Philadelphia, where they mad,
application for admission as privates in Colone
Seger5arth's Regiment. They..state that at leas
100, 900 Rebels entered Maryland, but not NOR,
than half of them could be brought into actor
owing to fatigue, want of provisions, sickness
&c
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Proposed Attack on aIssile.

New Yo3K, Oct. "A letter from the army
on the Upper Potomac saysthe rebels have com
menced the work Of devastation on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad; bridges, culverts, and
embankments are being destroyed, excavations
filled up and rails and stock carried of
Advices from Pensacola say that the harbol
defences Of Mobile have lately become subjects
Of close study ID army and navy circles here a.
that will probably be the first point attacked:
Fort Morgan mounts some 80 guns; the channel
runs close to the fort and is commanded not on
ly by the guns of Morgan but also commanded
by those Of James the smaller fort on Dauphin's
Island. No considerable rebel force is garrison
ing either Charleston, Mobile, or Savannah. It is
believed that much has been done in way OF OBJ
structing channels and constructing defensive
works along water approaches to all three cities:
Our hsrbor is filing fast with men of war Of all
grades and admirable feet is already very for
midable. The PEBBLE is turned into floating
hospital but as yellow fever has entirely left US
her hunks are not likely to be very GRO sded.
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From Port Royal.

NV YORK, Oct. 1.-The General Conven
ton Of the Episcopal Church is in session here
to-day with full attendance. sal
A port Royal letter of the 26th ult. says the
steamer Nashville is penned in the Ogeechee
river, with no chance of escape Her late
chief officer has been captured on pilot boat
The streets of Charleston are defended by
riae-p!ts, aud the bay is obstruoted by piles
fire.rafts, &c There are gunboats::in the harbor
Everybody seems to think that Charleston will
be attacked soon.
General Mitchell is maturing plans Our
force is considerably increased. The health OF
the troops is excellent.
The Fngal ram is nearly completed at Savar-
nah. Two others will probably prove failures
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Two VeseeIs rum mo Rlock.de,

HAVANA, Sept. 27.-No vessels have arrived
phis ON the goth inst Nothing has transpired
here since then, save public jubilee over the
news received by the Columbia.
The only arrivals here of note, have been the
Victoria, an English vessel, though she carried
q large secession flag at her tore mast, when com.
ing in. She is from the Sabine Pass, and had a
cargo of 100 bales of cotton, which was sold at
46 cents per pound. The Cuba. from Mobile,
also arrived on the 23d inst. She has cargo
Of about 600 bales Of cotton, to be forwarded to
Europe.
The rains continue. Sickness has abated, and
the yellow fever has almost disappeared
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From Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 2-The Journal is informed
of sharp skirmish last night with General Silpi
advance and 1000 Rebel cavalry at Floydsport
the enemy being posted on surrounding hills
We repulsed them; they returned and we
brought our artillery against them when they
again fed.
We captured in an old house in that vicinity
10000 rounds of ammunition. There was heavy
musketry firing on Shelbyville road l6 miles
distant, at nine this morning result unknown.
The Journal also says there was skirmish this
morning miles distant on Bardstown road;
rebels we're repulsed, their loss unknown; our
loss was 25 killed and wounded
Gen. - with his whole force, from Cumber.
land Gap, have reached the Ohio river opposite
Portsmouth.
Cannonading has been heard to day, near
Mt. Washington and the vicinity of Salt river.
The enemy evacuated Shelbyville, last night.
FIRST compelling the store keepers to receive
Confederate scrip in payment for what they
wanted
At Harris, KY, FALL the storekeepers except
two seeesh cent their goods away. The rebels
procured of the two supply of blankets, pay.
ing in Confederate Scrip. The blankets giving
out, they insisted cutting up the store. keepers
carpets for blanketing. The store keepers de-
clined receiving Confederate Scrip for their car
pets, when they we're arrested and put in jail
for discrediting Confederate money We learn
that Kirby Smith came the same game upon sew
eral secession store-keepers at Lexington.
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WAsHINaToH, Oct. 2.--Col. W. R. Rsseleof,
for several years past Minister Of Denmark 70
the United States, left Washington yesterday
for China, having been commissioned by his
Government to negotiate treaty of commerce
with the Celestial Empire.
Col Farnsworth of the 9th Illinois cavalry has
received information that he was yesterday NOM
mated for Congress by the Republican Union
Convention in the I'd Illinois Congressional dis
trict, on the lst ballot 6e
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BURLINGTON WEEKLY sHAWK-EYE.

tional Government to rebel against it or to mAin-
tain it's enemies implies in those who are allow
ed the possession of such authority, 70 rebel
themselves, and therefore the right to establish
martial law or military government 10 State
or Territory in rebellion, implies the right and
the duty of the Government to liberate the
minds Of persons living therein, by appropriate
proclamation and assurances OF protection, ID
order that all who are capable, intellectually
and morally, Of loyalty and obedience, may not
be forced into treason ~ the Wiling TOOL OF re-
bellious traitors. TO have continued indefinite.
" the most efficient cause, support and stay Of
the rebellion would have been in our judgment
unjust to the people whose treasure and lives ere
: willing sacrifice on the altar of patriotism,
would have Disseminated against the wife who
is compelled to surrender her husband, against
the parent Who sufrenders bis child to the hard
ships Of the camp and the perilss Of the battle,
and in favor of rebel masters permitted to re-
tain their slaves. II would be fnal decision
alike against humanity, justice, the rights and
dignity of the Government and against q sound
and wise national policy. > .a:
The decision OF the President to strike at the
root of the rebellion, will lend new vigor to the
efforts, and new life and hope to the hearts Of
the people, cordially rendering to the President
our respectful assurances of personal and official
confidence, We trust and believe that the policy
now inaugurated will be crowned with success,
and will give speedy and triumphant victories
over our enemies, and secure the nation and
people the blessing and favor of Almighty God.
We believe that the blood of those that have
already fallen ard those who may yet give up
their lives to the country, will not have been
shed in vain The splendid valor of our soldiers,
their patient endurance, their manly patriotism
and their devotion to duty, demands from US,
and from all their countrymen the homage of
the sincerest gratitude, and the pledge Of our
constant reinforcements and support. A just
regard to these brave men whom We have con-
tributed to place in the field, and for
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Payments Of Omlcers ana soldiers.

PAYMENT Of Omcef0 and SOldiof1s
WASHINGTON, Oct. Lit is ascertained tina
the next steamer from New York will carry sui
icient money to the Gulf to pay all amounts
due our soldiers in that Department. Some
time ago necessary funds were transmitted to
South and North Carolina for similar purposes.
With comparatively few exceptions no part Of
the army is more than one payment in arrears.
Reasons for this arise from the delay of compa-
ny officers and paymasters and large numbers Of
stagglers away from places of muster Difficult.
ties do exist in consequence of the necessity of
finishing notes of the denominations of five,
ten and twenty dollars, although the printers use
every effort to answer these very large demands.
understand recruits, amounting to from twelve to
fifteen millions of dollars have as far Is known
been paid. Immense expenditures of the War
Department are requiring close attention and
accuracy.
The following regulations for the guidance Of
Paymasters in the United States has been es-
tablished in conformity with section SO of the
Excise Law:
First. Paymasters and disbursing officers will
deduct and withhold the sum OF per cent
from all salaries and payments of every kind
made in money to persons in civil, military, nava
or other employment or service of the United
States, including Senators, Representatives anG
Delegates in Congress, upon the excess of such
salaries or payments over the rate of 5000 pei
annum. .,... as IT,,
Second. Supplies issued in kind are not re-
garded as payments and are not subject to as
sessments or reduction. Ha
Third. 1t is understood that each commission
ed officer of the army receives from the Pay
master bis compensation at the rate of not less
than $500 per annum; therefore. all payments
made by Quartermaster or Discussing Agen,
should be treated az being in excess of the tate
of 5000 per annum and a rate of tax of pei
amount thereof accordingly.
James Munson, of Ohio, has been appointed
Consulof o. S. at Rio Janeiro in place of Richard
10. Parsons. ~ -
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A Bomb.Proof Battery Blown mp.
Navy YARD, WAsHrseroy. Sent. 40

NAVY YARD, WASHINGTON, Sept 80.
Sir: Lieutenant Commanding Magaw reports
the destruction of the rebel bomb proof maya
zines at Lower Shipping Point which l had in
structed him to blow up. They were seven in
number and the work was heavier than was an:
ticipated A small body of rebel cavalry made
its appearance, but dispersed upon the discharge
Of volley of musketry from our side. 5R2 :
(signed:) ANDREW HAYWOOD,
Com. Commanding Potomac Flotilla.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-Address to the Pre.i--
dent OF the United States, adopted at a meeting
of the Governors of the loyal States, to take
measures for the more active support of the
Government, held at Altoona, Pa, Sept Oath,
1862: ai&6
After nearly one year and half spent in
contest with an armed and gigantic rebellion
against the National Government of the United
States, the duty and purpose of the loyal States
people continue and must always remain as
they we're at its origin, namely, to restore
and perpetuate the authority OF the Gov
eminent and the life of the nation,
no matter what consequences are involved in
our fidelity. Nevertheless this work of restor-
ing the Union, preserving the institutions of the
democratic liberty and justifying the hopes and
tolls Of our fathers shall not fail to be perform
ed, and We pledge without hesitation to the
President of the United States, the most loyal
and cordial support hereafter as heretofore in
the exercise of the functions of his great Office
We recognize in him the Chief Executive Mag
lstrate OF the Nation, the Commander IN Chief
OF the Army and Navy Of the United States,
the responsible and constitutional bead of whose
righttul authority and power ~ we'll
as the Constitutional power of
congress must DO vigorously and relisiously
guarded and preserved % the condition on which
alone our form of Government and the Consti-
tutionsl rights and liberties Of the people them
| selves can be saved from the wreck Of Anarchy
or from the gulf of despotism in submisaion e.
| the laws which may have been or which NAV he
duly enacted and to the laws and orders Of
the President, cooperating always in our own
spheres in the National Government We mean
to continue in the most vigorous exercise Of
all our lawful and proper forces conteuding
against treason, rebellion and the public ene.
mics, and whether in public life or in the private
station, supporting the arms Of the Union I'M
til its cause shall conquer, until final victory
shall perch upon its standard, or the rebel foe
shall yield dutiful, rightful and unconditional
submission, and impressed with a conviction
that army Of reserve ought to be kept up until
the war shall end, and be constantly kept OF
foot; to be raised, armed and equipped and
trained at home, and ready for emergency
We respectfully ask the President to call for
such force Of Volunteers, for one year, of no,
less than 100000 in the aggregate, the quot,
of each State to be raised after it shall have
filed its quota for the acquisitions for volun.
teers and militia. We believe that this will b,
a measure of military prudence, while It woult
greatly promote to life the military education o
the people.
We hail with heartfelt gratitude and encour.
aged hope, the Proclamation of the President
issued on the 22d of September, declaring th
emancipation from their bondage of all person
held to service or labor in the rebel States. who's
rebellion shall last until the LIST day of January
The right of any person to retain authority t
compel any portion of the subjects Of the M
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From the Gate City.
Army Correspondence.
IUKA. Mas. Sent o..

IuKA, Hiss, Sept. "a; 1862.
J. B. HOW'LL, Esq.-Dear Sir:-I supnose
you have seen of course, by telegraph, that there
was battle fought in this vicinity on the 10Th
inst. between Gems. Price and Rosecrans. The
fight commenced about an hour before NIGHT
and continued till dark, and was one Of the most
6ercely contested of the war. There were some
ten or twelve Regiments of the Condolences ac.
tually engaged, consisting of Texas, Louisiana
Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas troops, On
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-10-04
ORDER FROM THE
WAR DEPARTMENT..
Provost Mammals Appointed for the
States &c,

Provost Marshais Appointed for the
States, &c.
The War Department has issued the following
order respecting Special Provost Marshais, anG
defining their duties:
LIST There shall be q Provost Marshal Gene
will be at Washington, and who will haye the
immediate supervision, control, and manage
ment of the corps. 90
I'd. There will be appointed in each State one
or more Provost Marshsls, as necessity may re-
quire, who will report to- and receive instructions
and orders from the Provost Marshal of the
War Department.. E4 z-.a.E
Sd. 1t will be the duty of the Special Pro-
vost Marshals to arrest all deserters, whether
regulars, volunteers, or militia, and send them
to the nearest military commander, or military
post, where they can be cared for, and sent to
their respective regiments; to arrest on the war.
rant of the Judge Advocate, all disloyal persons
subject to arrest under the orders of the War
Department.; to inquire into and report treason
able practices, seize stolen or embezzled prop
erty of the Government, detect spies of the en-.
envy, and perform such other duties as may be
enJoined upon them by the War Department,
and report all their proceedings promptly to the
Provost Marshal General.
4. To enable Special Provost Marshals to dis
CuSI &c suSH uuties eLncieutiy, tney are autnOr-
lied to call on any available military force with
in their respective districts, Or else to employ
the assistance of citizens, constables, sheriffs,
or police officers, so far as may be necessary
under such regulations as may be prescribed by
the Provost Marshal General of the War De-
partment, with the'approval of the Secretary OF
War
6. Necessary expenses incurred in this SER
vice will be paid on duplicate bills certified by
the Special Provost Marshals, stating the time
and nature of the service, after examination
and approval by the Provost Marshal General
6 The compensation Of Special Provost Mar
shals will be - dollars per month and actual
travelling expenses, and postage will be refund
ed on bills certified under oath and approved by
the Provost Marshal General.
Z. All appointments in this service will be
subject to be revoked at the pleasure of the
Secretary OF War.
8. All orders heretofore issued BY the War
Department comforting authority upon other of.
ticers to act as Provost Marshas Except those
who have received special commissions from
the War Department. are hereby revoked.
By order of the Secretary of War:
L. THOMAS, Adj. Gen.
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The French I'M Mexico.

NEW YORK, Oct. I've have news from Vera
Cruz to Sept l9th. The French had taken
possession of La ::Soladad between Vera Cruz
and Orizamba and had garrisoned. Their OBJ
ject is to secure communication between the
two cities News at Vera Cruz was that w.
phoid fever was making dreadful ravages in the
Mexican army and that Gen. Searagase had died
of it. It Was also said his successor would be
Commonfort or Ortega.
Torey, commander.in.chief of the French
army in Mexico had stopped at Martinique on
his way to Vera Cruz and was expected to ar
rive at that city in day or Two. The march Of
the army on Mexico was expected to take place
towards the middle of October.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-10-04
Another Dangerous Counserfsit.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 1.-Peterson's Detector
cautions the public against a new and danger
Gus counterfeit on the City Bank Of Montreal,
OF Vanada, Of the denomination of 4. It is q
follows: vignette. Vulcan with anvil, train Of
cara, &C.; in distance, the coat of arms of Can.
ada, and an Indian woman on the right end,
Cupid bestriding lion and 4 on left As Can.
ada money is At . premium, they may be largely
showed. D.
Also, spurious 6ves on the Merchants Bank
OF New York, are being largely circulated.
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les Falling Daek from tAs Potomac.
tS HEADQUARTERS NcCLELLAHs ARNY,
sss Wodooadav 0ctnhep lat

0EAOSUA8V8w0 0VVkBhAA0 . AkoIs
E Wednesday, October list
Pleasanton crossed the Potomac this morning
at Shepsrdstown with force of cavalry and ar.
tillery for the purpose of making reconnaissance
in enemy's rear, information having been re-
ceived that their army had fallen back from the
line Of the river. He came up with them near
Shepardstown and drove them towarda Martins
burg from which place they we're soon shelled
out BY artillery. Our loss was wounded, and
rebel loss killed and wounded. rebel
lieuter ant and men were taken prisoners, and
number Of wounded paroled. Very few rebel
troops believed to be st Winchester, greater
portion being encamped between that place and
Martinsburg. The work Of constructing bridge
at Harpers Ferry 10 evidently progressing and
will be completed tomorrow. Mcclellan ana
staff visited Harpers Ferry, Bolivar and Sandy
Hook. to day.
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Simeon Draper OF New York Appointed
Provost MaFshal General.
WAsHIKGroH, Oct l.-Secretary Stanton has
appointed Simeon Draper of New York to be
Provost Marshal General of the War Depart
ment, the new post created . few days since
under General Orders No. 40.
Col. Van Wyck has arrived here from bis
command at yorktown where he represents af-
fairs as very dull.
Mason Brayman Of Illinois has been appoint
ed Brigsdier General of Volunteer.
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Firing Heard.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.-The Washington Ma.
tional Republican says Mcclellan was in town
on Tuesday. The Republican also says heavy
firing was heard yesterday in the direction Of
Leesburg. It Was sharp and rapid. Cause. I'M
known.
The Baltimore American says the Monitor has
been towed up the Chesapeake, probably to
Washington.
The gunboat Iroquois arrived to-day from Pen.
sac0la
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Another lA.rald sforx;.

The Herald's correspondent says it is UNDER
stood that Hon. Eli Thayer will Immediately re-.
ceive the appointment Of military Governor of
Florida. This appointment is made With a view
to enable Thayer and those whs are acting With
him to carry out theta scheme for introducing
into the Southern States loyal laboring popu.
lation
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Buell's Army Moving towards the Rebels.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. Much tue larger portion
Of Buell's army has moved towards the interior
of Kentucky, in several columns, over difficult
roads.
Gov. Morton, accompanied by Adjutant Gen.
eral Noble, Col. Steele, Abide Camp, and Major
Terrill, Military Secretary, concluded, after sew
eral days labor, visiting the Indiana regiments
in this military department Indiana has AZ
regiments in Buelis army, which have been
supplied with all necessaries by Gov. Norton.
The Democrat il informed of blight Skin
mish between our troops and the enemy at
Fern Greek, last evening. The Federals were
successful.
Unreliable reports are current of skirmishes
. few miles down the road. Military circles are
unadvised thereof Probably incorrect.
Large numbers of relatives and friends of Off.
GERS and soldiers in Buell's army are in the city,
growing the hotels to suffocation.