Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-10-16

)ok have been large IN number and
Where were our baggers?
The Fedcrals loss in the battle of
Iatchie was about 500 killed and wound
d. The rebel loss is thought to have
cen somewhat smaller. Gen. Hurlbut
as resurned to Bolivar. Grand juno
ion is supposed to be held by Gen. Ross.
zen. Oglesby's condition is reported to
,e critical.
Secretary Stanton telegraphed Gov
Yates on Thursday, asking if he could
send twenty regiments into the field with
in two weeks. The Governor replied
that he could forward them Immediately,
# they had their arms, equipments, and
pay.
The Indian war in Minnesota has come
to conclusion. Little Grow, the Sioux
chief, has been deserted by the greater
part Of his hand, who, with the prisoners
and spoils taken by them, are surrender.
ed themselves to Col. Sibley. A militia
ry commissioner is investigating the sub
ject of the outbreak, and the parties ,e-
sponsible for the outrages wi be severe.
ly punished.
Gen. Mcclellan has issued general
order congratulating his armies on the
victories of South Mountain and Antic-
tam. The trophies Of their triumphs, he
states, at II cannon, 81 colors, l5, 500
stand Of arms, nearly 5000 prisoners.
Our forces at Suffolk, on Southeastern
Virginia, made Reconnaissance in force
Oh Thursday Of last week The rebels
were routed in sharp skirmish, and
much valuable information was gained
as to the strength and position Of the en-
emy.
On the % inst, an expedition from
Hilton Head captured rebel fort on the
st. John Rever, in Florida. A number
Of cannon and an immense quantity Of
ammunition fell into our possession, hear.
y all being of English manufacture. At
last adviccs preparations were being made
to attack another. bat terry, short distance
farther up the river. 1t is thought that
jacksonville will be occupied by the Fed
erals at an early day.
Passengers arrived at Cairo from Cor.
NTH, state that our cavalry are still in
pursuit of Price, who is making for Hol-
y Springs. Rienzi is occupied by the
Fedcrais, who intenG fortifying it. Gen.
! Oglcsby was not KILLED at CORN II. He
was severely wounded, but it is expected
that he will recover.
A Federal officer Just returned from
Richmond reports that the rebel treat
, ment Of prisoners has been greatly changed
for the better. He. with others, was put
in pleasant room, was attended by SER
wants, supplied with ra'ions regularly.
furnished with newspapers, ETC., etc
The Mcrrimac No. 2 is not yet finished.
Prices are very high in Richmond, but
everybody has plenty of paper moncy.-
The belief there is, that tho war will not
end until the end of Mr.. Lincoln's ad
mini,tration.
1t is said that fears are entorta ined at
the South of slave Instructions in consc-
quence of the Presidents emancipation
proclamation. The women and children
of the rural districts are reported to bo
removing to the cities for safety.
European adviccs are to the 2Sth ult.,
by the steamship Persia. McCleIlan's
victory in Ma yland was cliciting much
discussion. The Archbishop Of York
has been made Archbishop Of Canterbcr'
.ry. Garibaldrs wounds exhibit favora-
bic symptoms, and it is thought that Il
complete cure will be affected in the course
of few months.
An effort is being made to place Scna
tor Rice, of Minnesota, in the position
now occupied by Gen, Pope, commanler
Of tho Department Of the Northwest
Pope is represented as acting with moro
vigor than prudence.
A desperate battle took place on Tues
day and Wednesday of last week between
Bragg's forces and portion Of those of
Gen. Bnell, hear Perryville. Ky. At the
conclusion of the engagement. both par
ties occupied very nearly their original
positions. The Federal loss is estimated
at 1000 killed and wounded, and that OF
the rebels is thought to bc at least as
great. Gen. Dumont has routed Scott 5
and Morgan's cavalry. Mt Frankfort,
and it is believed that he will capture the
larger portion Of the fugitives.
On Thursday moring. Buell. attacked
Bragg near PenySville, Ky. After a
brief but terrible engagement, tho enemy
was defeated, and fed southwark in three
directions, At latest accounts Buell. wa.
pursuing thom closely. and hopes were
entertained of "bagging tho PARTY" In
the fight on Wednesday we lost two Gen
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