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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-07-21


New Orleans continues to be most severely de-
nounced in the English papers.-Ihe recent
general orders of Gen Pope are said to have
been received in his army with much satls1ac-
ton. -lhele is already an active demand fof
postage stamps to be used as currency the
sales at the Baltimore post office tor several
DAYS past have been very large.-The last two
DAYS have been unusually free from wal 1u-
mors. 1.-The Federal soldiers who were Woun-
ded and taken prisoners during the battles OF
seven days before Richmond are now BENG re-
leased on their parole, to be exchanged at some
future time.--nne Cincinnati Gazette says that
threats are continually made in that city that
the Irish laborers will drive the negroes out,
and prevent them from working on the steam
boats. Gen. Meagher is in New YORK. recruit
ING men to FIJI up the ranks Of the Irish brig
AIDE which he commands. petroleum or
rock oil trade to Europe is getting to be large
one, and the British are applying heavy duties
on the same.
JUDICIAL REORGANIZATION.- Congress has
passed bill recasting the Judicial districts OF
the United States which are presided over by
different Justices Of the Supreme Court Those
districts will hereafter stand as follows:
First District-New England (most) .-Jus-
tice Nathan Clifford
Second District-Nev York and Vermont
Justice Smuel Nelson.
Third Neutrality-suspicious. and New Jer-
sew -|ustice Robert t. {Trler
Fourth District--DelaWare, Maryland; Viz
ginia and North Carolina. Chief Justice 10
ger B. fancy.
Fifth District-South Carolina, Georgia:
Florida, Alabama and Mississippi
James NJ. Wayne.
Sixth District-Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas,
Kentucky and Tennessee. Justice John ga
iron
Seventh District-Ohio and Indiana JUS
tice Noah Il. Swayne.
Eighth Observation-Disclosures, Wisconsin and
Ninth District-Iowa, Kansas and Mime
sota-Justice Daniel f. Miller.
Several female secessonsts in Memphis have
been escorted beyond the Federal lines by Gen
Thayer, they having refused to take the oath
Of allegiance Their husbands are among the
most wealthy citizens of Memphis, and are now
serving in the Confederate army.
An Englishman: who represented himself as
the son of the Duke Of Somerset, was found
at Gen. McClellan's headquarters, few days
since, under suspicious circumstances. He sta
ted that he was with Gen. Pryor during the
recent battle Of seven days. He has been sent
North.
The department Of Gen. Mitchell toward the
inhabitants Of Huntsville is said to have been
1narked at times bv remarkable demonstrations
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
TO LET.
TO Let,

&6A The large House on the corner of Mid
fnsfR die and Willow Streets, recently oecu-
llslsMAe pied by Mrs. c. A. Richards as board
lllllH ing house. Possession given immedi-
d-Aatey For particulars enquire of
oc25 II JOHN c. PROCTOR
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

gB-The Boston Post denounces this paper
as an abolition journal, which abuses McClel-
lar, and ISLANDERS our whole army. The Post
is one of those genial papers that is willing TO
compromise the rebellion by hanging Charles
Sumner with one end of rope if the rebels
will only hang JEFF Davis with the other 1t
can see no difference between freedom and
slavery, and don't care which wins. In its
eyes it is no less sin to denounce slavery,
and fight for its overthrow TO save the Union,
than to denounce the government and fight to
overthrow the Union. In the days of Dutch
justice it would have punished the witnesses
with double fine, because, but for them, there
would have been mo tam fuss" In the days
of PLATE it would have given the rabble their
choice between robber and the Son of God (!
sy- Mr.. John Fl. Osgood of Chelsea, has
declined the Peoples nomination for the Sem
ate. Mr.. o. is distinguished Boston Auc-
tioneer, but he has no idea of being knocked
off by the matter of any such convention.
sg- DIR. Bellows, in behalf of the Sanitary
Commission, acknowledges the receipt of
second donation OF 100000 from San Fran
cisco. He hears of s35,70O more on the way
from other places in California.
TEA private letter states that the 9th
Maine regiment, Col. Tapley, is stationed for
the present on Arlington Heights, Va.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
Affairs at Galveston.

NEW YORK, Oct. 80.
The following is a telegram to the Rich
mond Dispatch:
Charleston, S. c.. Oct. 23.-The Federal
fleet off Galveston, Texas, attacked that city
on the 4th inst A Federal steamer ran past
the battery at Fort Point, under heavy fire,
and laid TO at Central Wharf The battery
was then destroyed by the Confederate troops.
who marched to Virginia Point. The troops
in Galveston left and went to the same point
The Federal steamers lying off Galveston. five
in number, gave the authorities of the town
four days TO remove the women and children.
at the expiration of which time they would
shell the place if not surrendered. The initi-
tiation of the assault was the firing into the
steamer Harriet Lane by the guns at Fort
Point. The Harriet Lane steamed in under a
flag of truce, but went too far, and was fired
into.
The latest telegram from Galveston, dated
9th, speaking of the movements of the Feder-
ais. says: They landed yesterday again at the
Point, bat have not permanently occupied it,
While the enemy occupy their present posi-
tion, Col. Cook is engaged in removing such
machinery and foundry works as can be got
Off
Orders have been issued to inform the peo-
pie that should our troops leave the island,
communication will at once be cut off, and no
supplies be allowed to enter the city.
Measures are already on foot. for rigid po-
lice for the Bay, and an active cavalry force
will continually scour the main land opposite
the island, and the country along the Buffalo
Bayou.
The determination of the military authori.
ties seems to be to confine the enemy TO the
Bay contiguous to the island.
The force which is before the city, which is
not very formidable, is yet sufficient to indi-
cate the future movements of the enemy on
our coast.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
The Recent Arrests in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 80.
The loyal citizens arrested last night were
taken on board the steamer Baltimore, on
which they proceeded down the bay to Seven
Foot Knoll. where they now lie at anchor.
At the wharf there was much excitement
The city police who were at the boat, were re-
called, but were forced to remain by cavalry
force. Gov. Bradford reached the wharf be-
fore the departure of the boat, and was per-
mitted to have an interview with Col Rich,
one of the prisoners, who is an aid to the
Governor. On returning TO the wharf. the
Governor Immediately telegraphed TO the
President, denouncing the arrest as an outrage
and demanding an unconditional release.
Judge Bond also adjourned the criminal
court, on account of the arrest of the Clerk of
the court.
Mr.. Armitage and Peter Saverwain, com
mttee appointed by the meeting last night,
have just returned from Washington. They
had an interview with the President, who in
formed them that he had sent an order to the
War Department for their release, but. up to
10 p. NJ, no such order is known TO have been
received here. In the meantime. Judge Bond
and Gov. Bradford have gone to Washington,
and the prisoners are spending the cold night
on the steamer in the bay. There is much
excitement and Indignation here on the sub
iect
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Further Account of the Attack on the
Charleston 4 Savannah Railroad.


The Express prints the following extracts
from a private letter just received by gentle
man in this city from an officer in the army:
Beaufort, 5. C., Oct. 4.-The troops had
raticns for eight days, and expected to find the
rebels unprepared. This morning brought
the return of the expedition, totally defeated
and terribly cut up. We lost over 900 men
out of a force of 4,250 and as l write the
wagons are passing from the boats loaded with
wounded men, whose groans pierced my heart
The rebels knew of the expedition from the
start, and were ready and anxious to meet it.
This affair is even more disastrous than that
OF James Island. -Four negroes left Port Roy
al as the expedition was ready to move, and
were seen fighting in the rebel ranks. Gen
Mitchell did not accompany the expedition,
intending to follow it with reinforcements in a
few days.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
New York Market.

NEW YORK. October 80.
Cotton--continues firm; sales 1lGO bales at eO1 a Gl
for mddling uplands.
Flour-saes L. 500 bbls; State and Western l0c
lower; Superine state SO q 80; Extra State 8 Is
q 40; Round Hoop Ohio 8 80 q 90; Common TO
Good Extra Western 20 q 90; Southern heavy
and unchanged; sales 400 bbls; Canada dull and
lower; sales $50 bbls.
Wheat-unset,led and / q &c lower: sales go 500
bushels Chicago spring 10 q 25; Milwaukee club
% g 80; Winter Red Western 81 a / 40; White
Western As; Rei Illinois / 2s, q / 30; ex-Amber
Michigan choice 43 q "A White Michigan 55 q
/ 80; Amber State AZ.
Corn-dul; White scarce and frmer; sales l2s 900
bushels; Mixed Western II a 49, 66q6s for eastern
Oats-a little tirmer at 66 d51
Beef-unchanged sales lQj bbs.
Pork-sfeady sales 1897 bbs; Mess I3 90 a 13 IL;
Prime II 90 q II 80; Clear IA; Western Prime Mess
u 60 a l3 90.
Cut Meats-quiet.
Lard-a shade easier; sales 1890 bbls at lOI q lOs
Butter unchanged,
Whiskey firmer; sales $50 bbls at 81 a 37l.
Rice-irm; sales 800 bags in bond 81, and so bags
Patna, duty paid Il.
sugars-unehanged; sales 1000 hhds New Orleans
lO3 g l2t; Muscosado q 9 81 Porto Rico 10t.
Cohee-quiet.
Moasses-quiet sales loo bbls New Orleans at as;
by auction, 200 bbls and half do at 253 a 355; 100
hhds Porto Rico at As; 10 do Barbados at 43.
Naval Stores-quet.
Freights 10 LiYerpOol-heayy; cotton 3-l6 a I;
flour nominal; grain as!d in bulk and ships bags.
Wool-quiet.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
The Whole Army in Notion.

HARPER's FERRY, Oct 20. p. NJ.
Since Saturday last, the movements of troops
in this vicinity have been constant, and with
the exception of Gen. Summers. now COUGHS
corps, on Bolivar Heights, our whole army may
now be said to be in motion
Gen. Burnsides movements into Virginia
has been strongly followed up. and Gen Fitz
John Porter's corps is now in position 10 oper-
ate promptly in the same direction, if required
Gen. McClellan's headquarters are now at
Berlin, Immediately on the Potomac. Gen
Burnside is with the advance.
The impression increases that the main
body OF the rebel army has already retreated
and that we shall find nothing at Winchester,
if an advance is made in that direction, but
few Of his wounded, who could not be moved.
Unless Lees retreat is much further advanc-
ed than is probable or possible. it would seem
that Gen. Mcclellan has the power, by Wig
orous forward movement, aided by a similar
advance from Washington, TO force Lee to
stop aud fight before he gains GordonsyiIle.
The New York and Pa. papers persist in
talking of heavy rains and swollen rivers
We have had no heavy rains, except for few
hours on Sunday night. The river has not
swollen; it is still iordable most anywhere.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Bragg fastening to the Relief of
General Lee.
A Great Battle soon expected.

New YORK, Oct. 80.
The Washington dispatch to the Times says
that Quartermaster General Meigs has resolved
not to purchase any more Sibley tents, on ac-
count Of the expense, but to use the common
tent instead as the latter furnishes no lacili-
ties for providing the warmth necessary dur
ing the cold months. This is regarded as
equivalent to declaration not to 90 into win
ter quarters.
Williamsport letter of the 27th in the
Tribune says, an arrival from Winchester re-
ports that the small pox and typhoid fever are
raging eartully, and that at least fifty or sixty
rebels are dying daily.
The main body of Lees army is between
Bunker Hill and Winchester. Nothing seems
to indicate retreat
There is no doubt that Bragg is fastening
to the relief of Lee.
great battle, without much doubt, will be
fought before the close of the week.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

MECHANIC ASSOCIATION DEBATE.-The
library room in Mechanics Hall was filed
with ladies and gentlemen last evening to lis
to the debate upon resolve,-"That the en-
forcement of the principle of universal eman-
cipation as announced in the Presidents late
proclamation, would tend to quell the rebellion,
and insure the future union and harmony of
all the States Ten minutes were allowed for
each speaker. The debate was spirited 1t
was opened in favor of the resolution by Mr..
Gddings, who was followed by Mr. Kimball
in opposition to it. Mr.. Blanchard spoke in
favor and Mr.. Emery, President of the Asso-
citation, in opposition. Messrs. Walton and
Patten also spoke in favor of the resolution,
and Mr.. Pingree opposed it. The time limited
for each meeting for debate being up, on motion
of Mr. Blanchard, the resolution was laid upon
the table, TO be taken up again for discussion
at the meeting next Thursday evening.
These discussions of the members of this
Association are very interesting. They will
be continued through the winter season, and
many questions of public interest will be taken
up. The public are cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

% Two beautiful steam tugs, the Hippo
dame and the Governor, which have been
employed on Lake Erie arrived at this port
yesterday. They left Buffalo the 9th instant.
passed through the Welland Canal and down
the river st. Lawrence to Quebec, thence to
Halifax. AT the latter port they took in tow
grain elevator and sailed from that port the
2lst instant They are bound to New York,
to which port they will tow the elevator. 1t
is expected the tugs will be taken up by Gov
ernment for immediate service. They are as
handsome specimens Of craft as can be found
anywhere. They coaled and wooded up here
and were to sail for New York last night.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Reconnaissance and Skirmish.
ARREST OF REBEL MAIL CARRIERS.
NEW YORK. Oct. 30.

NEW YORK, Oct. 80.
Royal Phelps is recognized by the President
as Consul of Nicaragua at this port.
Advices from Suffolk, Va, report a recon-
noisance by Foster and Tenny's brigades, with
two regiments OF cavalry and batteries to the
Black Water.
A slight skirmish occurred between small
party of the enemy and squadron of Dodge's
mounted rifles. 1t. Wheelan of the mounted
rifles was killed, and Captain OF the same
regiment was wounded. Six prisoners were
captured and our troops returned to camp.
The rebel force on the Black Water does
not seem large.
A large number of rebel mail carriers have
been arrested in Norfolk
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Destruction of a Ship by Fire.
Suspicious of Foul Play.


FORTRESS MONROE, Oct 20.
Capt. Pearson, of the steamer Georgian, from
Baltimore, reports that he saw ship at anchor
on fire, and sent boat to her, about o'clock
this afternoon. The ship was so burnt that
he could not make out her name. Two quar-
ter boats were ON board bottom up. and her
liie-boats gone. No one was on board or
within hailing distance. The mizzenmast fell
as the boat neared her. 1t is rumored here
that some facts make it appear as if it was
mutiny on board the ship, while others charge
it to the rebels.
The steamer Metamora left at noon for
Aiken's Landing, with four chaplains and
three doctors to exchange.
The POO rebel prisoners have not yet reach
ed here from Fort McHenry, and the non-re-
sponse to the last lot of rebel prisoners sent to
Aiken's Landing, may account for the deten-
ton of those at Fort McHenry
The gunboat Mianie is taking heavier ar
mament on board of her.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

sB- We are informed that the Spanish Con-
sui at this port declines to receive the legal
tender notes of the United States for his fees,
under his construction of bis instructions from
the Spanish Minister at Washington. But we
think there must be misapprehension of the
law somewhere, as the act under which the
notes are issued expressly says that they
shall be lawful money and legal tender in pay
ment for ali debts, public and private, within
the United States, except duties on imports
and interest on the public debit
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Another Prizs---BlOckade of Charleston.

NEW DIRK. Oct. 30.
The gunboat Memphis brought into Port
Royal the British steamer Wachuta as a prize.
The chase lasted three days. She is Lon
don built iron steamer, and valuable prize
The following is telegram TO the Richmond
Despatch:
Charleston, S c., Oct. PA greater num-
Der of vessels than usual have been blockad-
ing the harbor. Four gunboats are at Stone
Inlet. Steamer Ninebo, which got aground
some days ago off Sulivan's Island, will prob
ably be total wreck. Most of her cargo has
been saved.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
From Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY. Oct. 80.
Col. Conners California regiment arrived
here and is located at Camp Fort Douglas,
three miles west ol the city. Major McGany
In command of two companies. was sent out
from Ruby valley to Humboldt river, TO chas-
tise the Indians who murdered emigrants this
Fail. They captured rs. Two were sent to
orlng IN the murderers but, not returning at
the time specified, the "a were taken and shot,
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
From Gen. McClellan's Army.
Capture of Rebels.
SLIGHT sKIRMIsH AT UPPERsvlLLE.
Capture of one of Longstreet's Aids.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoroMAc.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY POTOMAC.
Thursday, October 80
A force of cavalry belonging to the COM
mand Of Gen. Kelley left Cumberland ysster-
day, making forced march into Virginia in
search of rebel marauding cavalry, who had
been committing depredations in that section
They marched all night and came up with
the enemy this forenoon, capturing sixteen
prisoners and twenty horses, and $50 head of
cattle which these guerillas had stolen from
the citizens of an adjoining county.
The rebel pickets under Gen. Waller, at
Uppersville, were driven from that place yes
terday afternoon. The infantry were said to
have marched to Snickersville, their intention
evidently being to escape to the right of the
Blue Ridge Mountains by way of Smokers
Gap. This is the only news from that section
to-day.
The orders of the Commanding General of
this army are being carried out day and night
with all possible despatch.
The rebels have destroyed portion of the
railroad running from Charleston to Winches-
ter.
An aid to Longstreet, who was paving
visit at Fairfax, was taken prisoner to-day.
nuan4 II
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
UNFoRrUNArE ATTEMPT AT DEsERrroN

UNFORTUNATE ATTEMPT AT DEsERTIoN.
Yesterday Deputy Marshal Hawkes. went out
to Falmouth tn arrest deserter from the 25th
regiment He found him in bed After the
soldier had put on his clothing, Mr.. Hawkes.
preceded him in going down stairs. The sol
dier then turned and instantly jumped out of
window in the second story, to the ground.
dislocating his shoulder. He was brought to
the lookup in this city where DR.. Robinson
attended to him, and set the limb. The mau
was one of the drafted ones of Falmouth
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
truction of Rebel Steamers.

NEW ORk, OCT. 81.
The steamer Roanoke sailed for New Or
leans this afternoon, taking many passengers
from the eastward, including Micah Dyer, Jr,
Mrs. Col. French, j. Denny, of Boston.
The brig Mary, from Aux Cages, arrived to-
night. She reports Oct. 18th, in lat 81, long.
"A, saw Il large frigate under steam, with a
schooner rugged steamer iu tow, the latter not
having steam up.
The bark r. G. W. Dodge, from Trinidad,
reports that she was boarded on the sth inst
from the gunboat Montgomery the officer re-
porting having chased rebel steamer the day
previous. The rebels ran ashore and then set
their craft on fire. She was cotton loaded
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Reported Division of the Rebel Army.

HILADElPHIA, OCl y.
The Washington Star of this evening says:
1t is believed that Lee has divided his army
into two large corps, one under jackson, the
other Longstreet, and is leaving the region
where he has been since crossing into Virgin
Ia. A portion of Jackson's advance are be-
heved to have crossed the Blue Ridge by the
Gap at Front Royal, while the advance of
Longstreet's corps, under Walker, 5000 strong
are at Uppervile. We may add that our ar
my of the Potomac is in motion 10 meet the
rebel movements. A battle may occur
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

ABATING NuIsANcE.-Under direction
OF the Overseers of the Poor, the police yes
terday made visit to the Bite on Hancock
street, and cleaned out the whole posse, con-
sisting of one man, seven females and four
children. Kitty Kentuck and her son were
tue city House of Correction.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Release of Prisoners.

BALTIMoE, Oct. 30.
The loyal citizens who were arrested by
order OF Gen. Wool on Tuesday night, and
sent to Fort Delaware. have been uncondi-
tionally released by order of the President.
The papers seized at the time of their arrest
have also been delivered up. Orders have
been given by the President that the whole
affair will be adjusted to the satisfaction of the
loyal people
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

Great Mortality Among the Rebels.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

The DIvERs.-Crowds are daily attracted
to Galt's wharf to witness the workings of the
submarine divers, in removing the piles in the
dock. These men work with as much ease
under water as those do who are above the
surface.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Widows Wood society.

FNHE Annual Meeting of the Portland Widows
Il Wood Society" for the choice of off GERS ard the
transaction of such other business as NAV legally
come before them will take place "Wednesday eve
ming Nov. 18th, at the Banking Room OF the ''Five
Cent Saving Institution corner of Middle and
Plumb streets at O'Clock. All interested are inyit
ed to attend SAMUEL ROLFE, Soc'y
oe2q eodtd
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

LARCENY OF CHEEsE.-About ten O'Clock
last evening, three soldiers went into the store
of G. L. Welander, Fore street, and while his
attention was otherwise engaged took large
cheese and made off with it. They probably
wanted that to make their hard bread relish
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

Orr THE RoUTE.-The steamer Daniel
Webster has been taken off the route between
this city and Bangor. 1t is reported that the
Nelly Baker, which has been under charter to
Government, will soon be placed upon the
route between this place and Belfast
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Family Horse for Sale,

M dapple-grey horse, years old, sound
V3fNa and kind in all harness; weighs over 1000
HEVS pounds, and is a fast traveller Is not
afraid of locomotives, music, or any OBJ
jects and has no vices tricks. May be driven by
ladies with perfect safety, and is well wo thy the at
tentlon any one in want of reliable family horse
Sold only for want of use May be seen at Fenley's
Stable, No So Free Street GEO. A. WRIGHT.
oc2o 3w
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31
Pickets Driven from Grand Junction.

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.
The Times special dispatch from jackson.
Tenn, goth, says: the I'd Illinois regiment OF
cavalry drove Gen. Prices pickets from Grand
Junction yesterday and now hold the place,
CAIRO. Oct 20.
An officer direct from Gen. Grants head
quarters, reports that the rebels were massing
their forces nine miles below Grand Junction
on Sunday, and passengers who LETT Corinth
yesterday say that, the night before they left,
our scouting parties had driven in the rebel
pickets. Gen. Sherman issued very strin-
gent order on the 18th for the government of
the city
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

SUGAR FOR CANADA.-The British brig
Wild Hunter, Capt. Marshall arrived at this
port yesterday from Demarara, loaded with
sugar for Canada, which will be sent to its
destination via the Grand Trunk Railway.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-31

MILITARY REvIEw-There will be gene
raj inspection and review of the 17th regiment
u S. regulars by Col. Green, to-day, at ten
O'Clock, at Fort Prebe.