, 1862-07-31
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.


Oen. CurIlbB AuVhuCet consisting OF TWO TeBls
ments, was attacked by two regiments Of Texan
cavalry and q large force of infantry. After a
sharp engagement, the Rebel cav lry broke and
rode through their own infantry, throwing them
into confusion, the fight terminating in a rOut.
The Rebels were pursued by our troops. We
also took q large number Of prisoners, but re-
leased them on parole.
Ten Rebels were buried on the field; our loss
Is 8 killed and 80 wounded. Rebels had no ar
tillery, which accounts for their heavy loss com.
pared with ours.
Shell and canister from our howitzers did
terrible execution.
Curtis's army is in good condition, nOtwth-
standing short ratlons, long marches, &C. When
they arrived at Helena, they had only three days
supplies.
LEXINGTON, Ky, July 10.
The city Is under ma tial law. Able bodied
citizens in Lexington and Fayctte counties are
held to report themselves at Court House Square
forthwith.
Information considered reliable says that Nor
gan with the greater part Of his forces is at Ver
sailles, IL miles distant
FRANKFeRr, July 10.
Morgan with 1900 men crossed the Kentucky
river, at SchyrOck's Ferry yesterday, route for
Versailles There is sufficient force at Frank
taOSSSN wv"
WASHINGTON, July 10th.
The following is the text Of sections in the
Drafting Bill relative to negroes, which passed the
Senate yesterday:
"The President is hereby authorized to receive
into the service Of the United States for the con-
structiOn Of entertainments, and for camp ser
vice, for which it may be expedient to use per-
sons Of African descent Such persons shall be
enrolled and organized under such regulations,
not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws,
as the President may designate. When any
man or boy Of African descent, who by the laws
Of any State shall owe service or labor to any
person, who during the present rebellion has
borne arms against the United States, or given
aid or comfort to the enemy, shall perform
vice IS provided by this act his family hereafter
shall be free, any law to the contrary nolwith.
standing. Persons Of African descent unleT
this law shall receive $40 per month and one ra-
ton.
The Senate yesterday passed drafting bill
by which the President was authorized 10 call
out the entire military force Of the country for
aterm not exceeding nine months. The-bill also
provides for the use Of slaves Of Rebels, and
giving them freedO u 10 consequence Of services.
The border States representatives have agreed
In q reply 10 the President on the emancipation
plan. II is represented as temperate and res.
pectiul. But they cannot Or reasons stated,
endOrse bis policy, and believe the declaration ni
States {" act upon aud adui I, will prolUng the
war; will recommend their States to give res.
pectful consideration, but in no way to commit
themselves to its support Their reply was
withheld until il was known which course would
be adopted by the President on the COntiScaIiOn
Bill
VICSsBuRG, July IA.
Bombardment has been discontinued, work
on canal is continued but water falling so rapidly
:, that il is feared the channel will not BE- turncu
until a rise occurs,
A dispatch from Fort Scott, dated July 9th,
says a messenger from an Indian expedition
near Fort Gibson reports detachmentS Of the
Sixth and Ninth Kansas regiments surprised,
Col. Cotfee's command Of 800 Rebels captured,
and oil their ammunition, arms and camp equip.
age. There were thirty Rebels found dead
the field.
Our forces under Gen. Blunt have penetrated
South as far ~ Kansas river.
SPWNGFIELD, No., July II.
An expedition under Major Miller attacked the
combined forces Of Rains, Coffee, Hunter, Haw.
thorn and Tracy, 1900 strong, miles beyond
Fayetteville, Ark, Tuesday morning, completely
routing them with heavy loss. Our forces did
not exceed over 800.
CAIRO, July 18th.
Passengers by Memphis boat report Gen
Prics on Wednesday moved an artillery train
across the Mississippi at Napoleon, Ark. An.
Other battery crossed on Sunday evening. Squads
Of men were crossing from Paugola, MlsSiSsirpi,
IN same direction, apparently with view Of con
centFatiGg force in Arkansas Curtis's army
is said to be greatly in need Of clothing, many
Of them being without coats or shoes.
CnIcAGo, July l7th.
Rebel sources contradict the capture Of Baton
Rouge
New YoRK, July II.
The correspondent Of the Times from army
Of the Potomac, dated 10Th, says the position Of
the main body Of the army near HarriSon's
Landing remains unchanged. II il reported
that the main force Of the Rebels is not less than
10 miles from our lines
The HsTaIFs Washington dispatch saws relia.
bic Richmond advices say Rebel troops are in
great numbers, with abundant artillery aud full
Of confidence.
CHICAGO, July II.
During thunder storm on Monday night,
HNmber Of Rebel prisoners confined at Camp
Norton indianapolis, escaped. Five were killed
and 4 nutn6eE wounded, some Of whom died.
Several were rocaptureS. Il is not known how
many escaped. Scouts are on their track.
PuILADELPRIA, July II.
The Petersburg Express Of the llth reports
the shelngof Hamilton, N. c., by Federal gum
epats, end also announces death Of Major Austin
;. Smith, formerly Navy Agrnt In San Francisco,
irom wounds received 10 late battle belOre Rich
mond
New YORE, July II.
The HaFper's Ferry correspondent Of the
1SibunS writing under date 18th July, says
leaEs are entertained that VIC shall have trouble
u consequences Of the threatening appearance Of
msltef6 at Winchester. Stores aud other mat