New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

man from ShelbyVllle says, the Rebels lett
that place that day and were marching to.
ward Frankfort. There is story in Cncin-
natl that Stevenson, Ala, had been attacked by
Rebels but they were repulsed; Athens had been
burned by the Union troops; Gen. Bragg march
ing upon Nashville from Chattanooga. There was
Georgia regiment at point ten miles north of
Cynthiana. The small village of Spencer, in West
ern Virginia, the county seat of Roane County, about
% miles east of the Ohio River, bad surrendered
the Rebels, and Col Rathbones Union command
were taken prisoners. On Wednesday evening the
Rebels crossed the Ohio and came to Racine, where
they killed one man, wounded two, and stole a lot
of horses Immediately returning 10 tie Virginia eide
Of the river Other reports Lave it that the Rebels
were going down both sides of tie OHIO. All able
bodied citizens are ordered ont TO repe the invaders.
All manner Of wild rumors ahoat at Cincinnati
preparations for defense were such TO inspire
fdence. The rebels appear TO be very strong in the
Kanawha Valley, and are trying to cut OF our
troops The Rebels have burnt three bridges on the
Louisville and Frankfort Railroad, about % miles
east of the former place. There is a report that orr
small force at Salt River Bridge, near Sheppardsvie,
had been attacked by large force of Rebel cavalry
and artillery. Col. Shackleord had a spirited fight
with the Rebels at MOrganiields, week ago, doing
them considerable damage. Cincinnati was quiet
yesterday some of the restrictions on business have
been removed.
The correspondence Of the Associated Press
which is under the supervision Of the Government
tells MS that the Rebels have taken possession Of
Frederick City Maryland; that they have declared
protection for private properly, appointed provost
nj luX irp nit a.
Treasury Notes. The bridge over the Monocacy
had been seized the telegraph wires cut and people
who differed in political sentiment from Southern
brethren were going to Pennsylvania We have
from q special correspondent the opinion, founded
upon statements Of persons from the neighborhood,
that the condition OF affairs on the Potomac 1t safe,
and he four correspondent discreds the Iumors Of
Jackson's invasion Of Maryland He says the
greatest confidence and cheer prevail in Washing
ton, and that day two will demonstrate That all
goes on well.
The U. S. transport Arago, from Fortress Mon
roe Friday, arrived on Sunday, consigned to Col.
ID. ID. Tompkins, a. Q. G. United States Army. The
Arago brings 90 released Rebel prisoners, ali Of
whom were captured in the late battles in Virginia.
and have since taken the ohth Of allegiance TO the
United States Government refusingto be exchanged.
About one half destitute Of shoes. Their Lair is
long, and their faces unshaven. Some have straw
hats some fat cue caps and some cavalry hats. Some
wear entire civilians suits, and others have one or
more articles of clothing Many of them are entirely
destitute Of shirts. They are mostly from the army
of Stone Wall jackson, and but tenth OF them aIe
Americans. One Frenchman has had but one pair
of shoes since he signed the musier-roll.
We print this morning very important order
coming from the War Department. and signed with
the name OF l.. c. Turner, Judge-Adyocate, saying
that "the quota Of volunteers and enrolment Of
militia having been completed in the severa States
the necessity for stringent enforcement Of the orders
of the War Department in respect 10 volunteering
and drafting no longer exists. Arrests for violation
of these orders and for dsloyal practices will here
after be made only upon my express warrant, or BY
direction OF the Military Commander or Governor Of
the State in which such arrests may be made; and
restrictions upon travel imposed 10y those orders are
rescinded'
Our Washington dispatches state that the pro-
posed inquiry by cour-martia into the causes Of the
late reveses will not be made. Gen. Mcdowell
has fulough Of fifteen days and has gone 10 Wee,
Point; Gen. Reno commands McDowelps men
The intmations now are that our army will soon
sake the aggressive, and drive the enemy not only
out Of Maryland but out Of Richmond also. Acquia
Crock has been evacuated by our troops
By the regularly licensed communications to the
press we are informed, under date Of " Washinr.
ton, 7tb,' THAI " at noon to-day no further nfoima
ton regarding Rebel movements in Maryland lad
TRANSFERRED" lTranspire, v. a.; to einit send of
in vapo.-Itdstr.l at is proper to state" the
dispatch adds, the fact that unaninity Of counsel
and action prevails here
"A dispatch to THE Tlacs says that OF an inter.
view betwesn Gems. Seel, Mroy Sclulz, ana CAPT.
Rosy, Gen. Sgel stated that he was going 10 Wash :
iIgtcn to tell the President that in his Sge opin
ion Gen. Mcdowell was traitor, and lie could not
serve under him longer. The impression was that
Sigel would reign altogether unless he should lie
given an independent command.
1t is said that the Rebel Col. Flournoy occupies
Centreville, with regiment Of cavalry. Their
pickets come within twelve miles Of Alexandria /
All the Union oficeTs taken by the Rebels have been
sent TO Richmond, except few badly wounded, Who
were released and forwarded to Washin. ;on. The
last Of our wounded have reached Alexandra.
The English brig volant of Halifax, Capt
Smith AleIi IiV'u N'"N"o'i'j hhS' VVoAI ~ bbba- .
depbia, struck on the point Of South shoals at The
entrance of Little Egg Hsrbor Inlet Oh the I'd n,t.
She bilged Immediately after striking. The vessel
aud cargo consisting Of soda, soda ASH cement &C.,
will be total ioss.
The United States Navy ID now, or very coon
win be, composed of more than go vessels OF NaF'
of which large proportion are iron-c'"d suhooa's'
So far % the Ooio and Mississippi are concerned
there are about % gun-boats ready for service III