Nebraska advertiser., 1862-10-25
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l9.
The Star says circumstances induce q
general impression among military men
that the rebels in front of Mcclellan will
soon fight. He has evidently crowded
them. and they evinced no disposition to
retreat. The reasOn why it is thought
they must fight, is, that Mcclellan, by
moving upon the arc of a circle. through
some near part of the Blue Ridge, he
may get before Richmond as soon, if not
than the rebels can march down
the valley to SIaunton.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20.
Gen. Schofeld, with his advance, has
reached ElkhOrn tavern, Arkansas. He
sends intelligence that the enemy are
making for Boston Mountain. Generals
Steen and Osterhaus are at Pilot Knob
advancing against the enemy under Nc.
Bride, in the vicinity of Pochahonlas,
Ark.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo Oct. l9.
The rebels that seized the Steamer
Emelie at Portland were intercepted near,
Waynesville by Lieut.. Col. Siegel and
scattered. No particulars, more than the
rebels are said to be gathering at Port
land. Measures have been taken for
their capture. The rebel bands remain
in Missouri seem to be e~ndeavoring
to make their way out of the State in the
shortest time practicable.
New YORK. Oct. 81.
A Herald Washington special says the
pressure for a forward movement is be-
almost general. II is urged with
an ~earneslness that has never been equal
led. The argument used is hat the pro-
traction Of our present inactivity will ruin
the country.
A Times dispatch giving the account
of a refugee who brought the report from
county, Va, of the anticipated
slave resurrection, says The inhabitants Of
the counties where insubordiuation exists
threatens to resist the CONSUMPTION act on
the plea of self-prolection, and to defend
themselves against the negroes. 1t is be-
lieved t%wo-thirdS of the slaves in Virgin
Ia have already heard of Lincoln's pro-
and believe themselves free.
The gentleman who brought the report
should the rebel army retreat
their present position another Nat
Turner rebellion would occur in eastern
and central Virginia.
CAIRo. Oct. 20.
Two divisions of Gen. Sleel's Helena
army were recently transferred to Cape
no. One division still re-
mains In Helena. The destination of the
detached divisions as yet are known only
o the military authorities. The health
# the troops at Helena is improving, al
hOugh much sickness prevails. The
teamer Eugene, from Memphis, has ar
She brought a detachment of
to Island q, where two of our
transport boats were fired upon on Fri
ay last by a rebel battery on the shore
instructions from Gen. Sherman
0 lay waste the entire vicinity. When
he Eugene left the island the work had
o~mmenced.
CHICAGO, Oct. %.
A special dispatch from Cincinnati says
Is quite certain that Bragg has eluded
Suel, and with all bis forces has safely
assed through the Gaps of the Cumber-
and Mountains into Tennessee. Buel IS
aid to be moving IN such a direction a.
D be able to support our forces at Nash
lille, and aid in the operations in the
of Corinth.
New YoRx, Oct. %.
The Express says there are rumors in
Vail street this afternoon that. at the
'ablnet meeting held yesterday, il was
unanimously resolved TO remove Gen,
lcClellan, and that Gen. Hooker should
lcceed him. The above is given for
that 1t is worth. !