Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-18
TEE NEWS.

Nothing important from the vicinity of Rich
mond. Since the series of battles closing with
that OF the lst inst, there has been nothing
beyond skirmishes on the James river, and so
far as appearances indicate or the public are
informed. battle in that region does not
seem TO be immiLent. Mcclellan is being
constantly reinforced; W lille the CONSUMPTION
act, which places all able-bodied males between
the ages of Is and 45 in the army, gives the
re5els an almost unlimited supply of men,
their only difficulty being the procurement of
a suficiency of arms and ammunition to make
them effective The thinued ranks of their
old regiments have been filed up by these con-
scripts, and immense numbers of them are
collected at camps of instruction all over the
South, to be called into service as occasion
may require,
The Richmond papers of late date speak of
important movements being made or threat
ened BY portions of POpe's rmy in the Rap
pahannock Valley, but of their nature nothing
is known through any light attainable from
Union sources.
Gen. Curtis, for the safety Of whose force
much anxiety has been felt, bAs succeeded in
reaching the Mississippi river, having fought
his way through from Batesville, on all Occa-
sions routing the enemy when attacked or an
opportunity presented itself for attacking them.
Col. Fitch still maintains his position on
White river, and in sever raj recent brushes
with the enemy has succeeded in severely pun
ishing them.
There are indications of active operations
being resumed in Iaileck's department. The
rebels in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama
begin 10 show symptoms Of commencing ag-
grossive movements, and it is presumed our
commanders are ready to give them warm
reception.
We have had rather serious reverse at
MurfreesbOro, Tenn. A Michigan and a
Minnesota regiment, with battery OF arti-
lery, stationed at that place, vas 4 few days
since attacked by superior numbers and near
ly the entire force captured, one Of our Brig
dier Generals and TWO Colonies being included
: in the haul
There las been intense excitement through
out Kentucky and on the southern border Of
our State the last few days, IN consequence oil
the appearance IN Kentucky of a body OF cav
airy numbering some 5000, led by the aoto,
rious guerrilla chief, John Morgan, who are
laying waste everything in their path. destroy.
ing railroads, robbing Union men, and serious
y threatening not only Frankfort and Lexing-
ton, but even Louisville. There has been quite
a panic in Cincinnati consequent upon these
movements, and at last advices the invaders
were still continuing their operations.
The city of Vicksburg has been almost de-
stroyed by our mortar feet, but has not yet
been taken. The capalc cut across the bend
in the river designed to divert the channel
from the city, does not seem to have met the
, expectations Of its projectors, and it is now
being enlarged and deepened.
From the Southern coast there is nothing
important-and so far as the public are in-
/ formed it does not seem likely that an imme
date demonstration against any Of the rebe
cities is contemplated.
A new naval expedition has been for some
time fitting ont at our Navy Yards, and is
, said to be about ready TO move Rurnor places
Com. Foote in command. It's destination is
unknown.
Gen. Fremont it is said will soon be assign.
ed a command--the field Of his operations
said to be Texas
The President recently paid a visit 10 our
army on James river, and it is said was
satisfied with the condition Of affairs. Report
! has i: that important events will result from
: the visit.
Congress was TO have closed its session yes.
0 terday. Much important legislation has beer
effected during the past week, including T.
stringent eondscatiOn bill (which at last ad-
J vices had not received the signature Of the
President,) and bill authorizing the Presi-
dent to call out the entire militia force o.
the country. This is virtually a conscription
'act, and if occasion dsmOnds it will enable the