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[spccia1 Dispatch to The Chicago Tribuco.1
ST. Lpr1s. November n, 1852.
Il is reported that adyices have been received
at headquarters, of successful expedition
from Hcle2a, under command Of Gen. Hoyey,
of Illinois, which captured a rebel battery par
tally finished On the Oak River. Nothing will
be communicated 1T headquarters, but there
is reason to believe such news is expected.
Gen. Cur VISITED the military prison on Sat
u.day, accompanied By Col. Admissible, con-
1nauclng the pest Of 81. Louis, and Mi. Voa-
ges, Of the g. S. artillery.
Major Wedges wss one Of the prisoners con-
hoed il the notorious tobacco warehouse ut
Richmond. Hc Etates that Notwithstanding
The present crowded state Of our prison, tho
prisoners are more comfortable than himself
and his companions were il Richmond
Major4 O'Ha1lozan attacked company Of
guetillas. belonging to Col PoEter's command
numbering about eighty, On Thursday even
ing, 18th list, at the back Of Judge Eakin's
salm, in Camden county, completely pntting
them to light, capturing man By the name
DfIhonas Wallace, who was wounded in the
arm, four horses and saddles, nine guns, and q
large quantity Of blankets, bed quilts. &c,
Scnle styen horses we're seen In company With
the flying rebels. 11derlcse, with bloody Sac
dies. There Was 20 loss on our side. on
officers ard n1en behaved with great gallantr,,
and GOODNESS.
Murder will oat. Major O'Halloran,
neighbor Of Judge Eakin's, inquired Of him
he tad seen The rebels PASS. He replied tha
they had passed and were entirely out G
reach. At tie same time the rebels wer
encamped within 200 yards of Judge Eakia'
house, il steep hollow, and had borrowc
Eakdn's blacksmith tools to stoe their horse!
and were feeding them On his oats an
corn. Judge Eak;n has been cIaiaing the prc
lection Of the government for come time.
The G41h 1osa arrived from Kcokuk 1a=
3rf,4
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA,
Mediation Proposed by France and
Rejected by England. ::
LORD huSSELL's REPLY TO The
FRENCH CIRCULAR.

GAZE RAGE, Nov. 244.-The steamship Ara-
10th. passed this point this morning, aud was
ha1led by the EeTs yacht.
The English government hos dissented from
the French proposal for mediation.
The London Ga=stte publishes Earl Russe1l's
Official reply, dated NOV. 18th. It reespitu-
proposing mediation. It recognizes the hn-
name views and benevolent intention Of the
Emperor; observes that the concurrence of
Russia would be expressly desirable, but that
up to the present time the Russian govern
ment had not agreed to actually cooperate, al
though It may support the endeavors Of Eng
land and France.
Earl Russell then commends tie decision
Of Her Msjestys government as folio rs:
After Weighing all the information received
from America the government is led to cpl
clule that there is no ground at the present
moment to hope that the Federal Government
would accept the proposal suggested, and a
refusal from Washington at the present time
would prevent any speedy rene val Of the
offer OF the government. Therefore, he
thinks, it better to watch carefully the pro.
gEes6 Of opinion in America; mud it, as there
appeas reason to hope, it may be found to
have undergone or may Undergo any charge,
Ibis government may then aFail themselves o1
sucn change TO Offer their friendly counsel
With 8 greater prospect than now exists Of its
icing accepted by the tWo contsnd1ug parties.
Her Msiesty's government will eommnni
cate TO tie French government any inteNi
gsnce they may receive from Washington o.
RiehronG Eearirg Oh this important Subject
Tie Loudcn 4in,5s u1;sorially observes o
Earl Russcll'5 dispatch thai his argument:
EsIe hsea anticipated by the public, and thiE
is The best proof Of their eoundness.
The AuEtralian arrived ut Queenstown thi
afternoon. Earl RpEsell's dispatch producet
20 fleet commercially. The Australian
news Of the elections Tas rectiTcd after buss
iEess hours.
FRAScE-The llonaeur says the answer q
E1elBnd and Russia is an adjournment of II
American question Of mediation. It adds,
our information is correct, the hesitation q
England and Russia nearly reaches its limit
The present elections testify the progress c
pence opinion, which appears Ikely to CON
m8nd a majozity in the next Congress.
, 1862-11-25
Gbte Grth1trt1.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER rs. 1862.


From Burnsides army we have no addl-
zion to previous news The time for the
eyscuhtion Of Fredericksburg has been
again extended. The dispatches locate q
force Of G0,000 rebels posted to oppose
Rosccraas, below Nashville. In our dis
patches some little light is thrown upon the
place where P1ce may pnssi5]y cuoosc to
give battle to Grant. Tucre is plenty Of
activity IN the movement Of troops By
river. A hint is given of something in
progress in Arkansas, not tn be told Of by
reporters at this junctnre.
Our Foreign news is Interesting. The
French Emperor had finally asked Eng
land to join him in 9 proposal Of mediation
in our var. England declines. The lead
ing points Of Earl Russel's reply ere given.
The news from South America is warlikc,
and reads much like home matters.
From Washington our special dispatches
give a variety Of miuor news. Gen. Ja1nez
A. Mu1iigan sounds we'll, and the hero Of
Lexington will not disgrace his stars. The
Sturges rifle corps arc mustered out Of ser
vice for reasons not known
The President Will adhere to his measure
for the proclamation Of universal emancl-
patton, and seems to hare a fresh apprecia-
tion Of the beauties Of Kentucky loyalty.
, 1862-11-25
BURNSIDE BEFORE FREDERICKSBURG. RG.

weather and mud. The whereabouts of the
field Of the impending hattle is uncertsin. II
looks IS if the rebels had already
fixed upon it and we're making ready
for us there, operating the while with shau1s
and chow of force at Fredericksburg to
buJ as much time as possible before that
place. Ger. Burnside is net t1e man to lose
much time By any Of their shallow schemes,
but viii go forward # necessary over the
ruins Of Fredericksburg. 4 few words IS to
the place Itself.
It is at the head Of tidcwate7, with large
facilities for trade and commerce, and is tile
Immediate mart Of a highly fertile section.
Its population in 1860 was nearly 5000. Fred
eE'cssturg has hitherto escaped the hor-
ro1s CT war, though Its inhabitants haye often
heard the sound Of the battle afar of. They
have hopei they would escape the terrible
devastation Which has overwhelmed Ec2se OF
the fairest Villages Of this unfortunate State.
4 letter #1fter says now they are excessively
nefyous lest their houses be riddlcd With shot
aud burned with shell, and the;7 *s slave prop
erfy rendered insecure" So they flock aeout
tic headquarters OF the rebel forces, isnp1or-
irg Esen Fith fearful eyes to *yamoae the
RANCH" AID not cut up bloody shines In the
pastoral Shades Of happy, peaceful Freder-
ickebuIg. OF course their petitions will be
granted, and the world famous JEFF Davis will
save domestic Fredericksburgians from the
pain Of witnessing scenes Of bloodshed. Per
haps Eo.
There Is reason to believe that the army of
the Potomac Will find strongly entrenched
positions ia Its road to Richmond. During
tie past GUNNER corps Of engineers was sent
from Richmond to survey the country be-
tween the North Anna and South Anna
Rivsrs, with view to the erection Of fortif-
GATORS; and it is believed that strong de-
tensfye works have been constructed III that
vicinity, where the retregting army under Lee
will probably maksa stand.
These rivers above named are the two
atreams crossing the railroad as shown IN the
| map, the two uniting to form the Pamunkg.
| Ore account that We deem more reliable,
locates the moEt probable point OF strong re.
sistance above Le7.on's Junction, to preser5e
as long as possible their connections with
Gordonsyille.
Gen. Summers corps is at Falmouth, before
Fredericksburg, where also is Gen. Burnside
4 dispatch elsewhere speaks ob=curely OF
hebk'ng movement attempted by Gen, Il box
er. Our troops are in three separate columns
within striking distance OF each other.
, 1862-11-25

The Revolutions In BoIfrIa and Ver.-
eZucIa.;

NEW YORK, Nov. 224.-A Panama letter says
that amcng the passengers on the Ariel, for
New York, is Mr. 3iacEle, Of the Department
Of State, VINO brings intelligence from Bolivia.
Mr. Mackie reached La Pase on the evening Of
the 18th Ct October, when President Ac1a
opened his batteries upon the city. The next
day. after q severe fight Of six hours, his
troops carried the town By storm, with the
loss Of 500 killed and MORALLY wounded. A1r.
Alackie entered the city with the troops, and
found Mr. Carter, United States Minister, in
the place administering to the comfort Of the
wounded and dying. He had been 80 en-
gagged during, the light: Gen. Puzz and other
rebels ESCAPED On the night Of the 10th. The
President displayed much noderaiion after
capturing tie rebellious capital.
NEW York, Nov. e44.-The steamer Ariel
haa arrived from AspinwaM with s942,o0o in
specie. The reports that Mozquera has entire
possession Of .Antis.uIa. are confirmed. The
lives and property Of all citizens who ha1e
been in arms were guaranteed, and passports
given 10 thoEe who wished TO leave Tie civil
war vas about ended. Quite large number
Of vessels have been wrecked On the South
American coast.
, 1862-11-25
From Central Georgia.


We have just received tIdiugs froul old
friends In central Georgia, family owaing
some twenty or thirty sIaves, and POSSESSED
Of a considerable amount Of property. They
were accustomed to llVe generously. They
noE have neither tea noF coffee, nor sugar nor
salt. Their principal food Is beans and corn
bread. But little meat is.to be obtained. The
ladies' have cut up all the carpets 'aHd: made
blankets Of them for th6 soldiers The ne.
groes comprehend peffeeAy the purport Of
the Presidents proclamation. Yet thev are
entirely doci1e, obedient, respectful and kind,
They soy they are perfectly willing to work
as before until the LIST ofaIanuary. They ex-
pect that then wages viii be paid them. They
and miesus-" 's-t
It ia reasonable to conclnde from these facts
that the privaions in The South are pretty se-
rious. Most Of Us would think that beans
and com bread did not constitute very rich
diet, even though erricted occasionally BY 3
chicken or piece Of beef. When q family like
that we have described IS compelled 10 do
without sugar and sa1t, Whit must he the
condition Of the poor?* We believe that most
Of the negroes who have been treatea decenely
will follow the course pf those we have spo-
ken of above. They will prefer to stay at
their old homes. But the thousands who are
not thus treated-those whom the oyerseers
attempt to coercs: into bondage from which
they have legal right to escape after the LIST
Of January-wW general1y improve any op-
portuuity which may present itself for getting
to some place WHARF they can have the free
dom to which theE H3I he entitled.
, 1862-11-25
ELLEE0IS SGATE 'TkSaCEERSs ASSO-
CEaHI9N-
Ninth kuisssxE Wect5saw.

The Ninth AEuhal Meeting Of iha State
Teachcrs' Association will BIZ held at RoeEs-
ford, commencing "Wednesday December sisl,
at O'Clock 3. H., and closing ca Friday OF
the same week. The exercises viii be cor
Quoted III Metropolitan Hill.
In View OF tie shors.es5 oI the tint given
to the committee no.ning nlorc :Lau general
programme can be issued ct present. Lee
1ures Till lie deli7a7ed On wednesday and
Thursday evenings.
4 Part Of each day will be devoted TO lee
lures, addresses ard es:ays. The remainder
of the time will be occupied in drill exercises,
discussions and miscellaneous business.
The following subjects Will receive the as.
tention Of the -Alsociaticn:
Object Lessons.
Gymnastics.
Graded Schools.
ossi lss:ors in History.
61slqs1E aad itr Representatives,.
Ths best method Of teaching beginners to read
1l1eceila1eous Questions proposed Il writing by
members e: LIE Asseciasica.
Tic }ist Of invited Lecturers is as follavs:
L. L. Cha9in, President Ct Gsleit Collage.
non. Newton BAtcmau.
Prot. c. y. Wilbur, D}ouning.cn-
Prof. j. D. Butler, Madison, Wis.
WI. Nells, Chicaeo.
Alex III Sow, Eoit5r Tiiiao;s Teacher.
a. l.. We:cL, Principal Iicslg4n Stats Normai
University.
join i. Brooks, State Superintendent elect.
Teachers can obtain free entertainment, by
eignifyins before hsnd their intention tc
attend the meeting. They will address, on
this 1nntte1, Henry freeman, or 6. G. Lyon
Rockford, LII.
It is presumed that the railroads will grant
free return ticktts, as usual.
Alexander Kerr, Q. G. B:ackmer, Henr.
Freeman, G. & Lyon, Committee on pro
gra1rnic-
CourtrE papers please ccpy-
, 1862-11-25
FROM CAIRO AND below.
A GRAND MOVEMENT OF
TROOPS.
MILITARY MATTERS
AND CHANGES,

Especial Dispatch TO the Cn1cago Tribaae.]
CAuo, November u. 1862.
No boat arrived froa, Memphis bringing
later news than that sent you yesterday. AL
the Ohio River boats are monepolised by the
government. 4 fleet Of eight boats arrived
here today loaded with troops. Their desti-
nztion il unknown.
Ger. Geo. II. Morgan arrived to-dag en-
route for Memphis, to join his command.
The steamer Belle Creole brought in 800
rebel prisoners taken in Kentucky. They
vert brought On shore and VIII be auartefed
here until ready to be sentSo for exchange.
Tie 35th Iowa regiment his arrived and
taken barracks for tie present, OF fln:A fur.
nished will suitable arms TheT5are fue
body Of men.
Capt. Geo. D. H. Wise. Of the United States
QEartermesfer's Department, having in
Charge the supplies for the Western gunboat
flo:i11s. has removed his head quarters to st,
Louis, where he vent With all books aud
papers, yesterday, Oh the United States steam.
er De Soto.
NEW York, Noy. 24.-Gen. 31cClerna1d's
Mississippi River expedition, it is said, vii
be ready to move about the 5th Of December
, 1862-11-25
CHICAGO, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1852.

befote it can possibly be of much ser7ice. IT,
however, We are simply to load our teams
with four OF d7e daye' rations, We may, before
the close Of another week, be rapidly march
ing on Richmond.
Since writing the above, Gen. Hanpt has ar-
rived at Aquis Creek with large corps Of
bridge-bui!d !ders. and gone to work recon
structing the wharyes and railroad From the
force engaged, 7 should think that the road
#M be completed to Fredericksburg in about
one-quarter the time 1t took to build it 1sst
year. Gen. Burnside has taken, the Lacy
House for his headquarters, and Gen. Wilcox
the Phillips Houee.
, 1862-11-25

Colonel James,. Mu11igan, the hero Of
Lexington, has been made BrIgadier Gem
esal. His brigade consists Of the 2sd Illinois
CHS old regiment), the 14fh and 18th Virginia
o'Rourke's s Illinois Battery aad lie I'm Rinegeii i
Cavalry. His brigade Is now at New Creek,
Virginia, Of which post General Mu11igan is
commsndant. Lieutenant Colonel Qairk Is
now Colonel Of the 23d Illinois. His recent
dash At Moorcteld, 3 distance Of forty miles
z Of his regiment, il which he routed twice
his own force, and captured fifty rebels and s
large number Of cattle, horses and hogs which
they were driving of, Is fresh in the minds Of
our readers. The entire distance was marched
in one night, and this rebels were 80 con-
plete15 surprised that before they could inform
1rahoden, who Vas nesr at hsad In camr1and
Of large cavalry force, Colonel Q1iei, by an
othsr forced march. was safely Hishln tie lines
at New Greek. =. - = -
, 1862-11-25

Last night Was busy time in Fredericks-
burg remoylngi the inhabitants. Tbs mill
, 1862-11-25

A0A AA@A - AAAA1 n 0AR " ASAs
Great cyents are close Upon uz We
have three immense armies confronted BIZ
powerful bodies Of rebels. The changes Of
sirsle day may bring On the impending
battles, they can scarcely be deferred
week il the weather fa7ors- The people
who have SO much at stake are watching
breathlessly the result. 1t must be victory.
God grant it be not defeat, but in either
event Let us know "the truth, the whole
truth, aud nothing but tie trutA.'' II the
putting away Of old causes Of DELAY, there
should have been put away that worst and
most dangerous Of all policies, lying to the
people, 1yingin dispatches, lying in prophe
cies, wholesale fa:sehood to deceive the
people. It has been the rule at tic War
Department thus far. Withhold all and
as long rs mag feem necessary, lie up the
telegraph, and give tighter turn to tho
censorship, but send nothing that is not
true. It should make the cheeks Of the
authors Of this outrageous folly in time pas.
Jingle with shame to recall how persistent
and pitliul has Deen the Stream OF fzl5e-
lood to cover up our past regcrses at
The very time when if freshly known the
people would have hastcned to repair
them.
IF defeat oye,ta5es Us ncw IN orc OF ali
our armies, lose no time in lctung the
disaster be known to the people. Lst it be
the people to tile rescue, and they will
come molly, generously strongly. Let Us
have no more falsehoods authorized at
Washington. We strongly suspect they
were i part Of thc old system sustained at
Washington By the same Influences that
held fast to the delusion Of tri9ssQut tic
enemy by sitting sill. we trust both
systems hc]org 10 the buried past. Give
the people the truth nov Let them know
they may expect it frcm tluose In power
Thaiev.r Inc burden it may7 hear.
, 1862-11-25

HEADQUARTERS AMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI
CoENr11, Miss,, Oct. IS, 1862.

HEADQUARTERS AeNx Of The MEsI5sH11,}
CoESrII, Miss,, Oct Is, 1852,
The General commanding takes pleasure in
acknowledging the valuable services, and
mentioning the gallant conduct Of Capt. TEN
r1eton Clark, a. "A. G. Of the Army Of the
Mississippi, at the battles Of Iuka and Corinth-
At the latter place he vas. g conspicuous
mark while rallgfng the hard pressed and Wea-
was severely wounded while :nob1y doing his
duty.
May his zeal and energy.in the holy cause
receive rich reward from just God, and q
grateful country.
He has sent q special mention Of him to
Washington
By com1nand Of Mai. Gen. Rosecrans.
G. GODDARD, Maj, 'and 4. A. a. Gen.
, 1862-11-25

NEw YORK, Nov 24.-General Patterson's
death was caused BY the accidental discharge
Of pistol, which he kept under his pillow,
While In the act Of changing It from one haud
to tie other on awakening
Gen. Pope, it Is said, ia ordered to st, Louis
IN relieve Gen. Curtis
, 1862-11-25

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 2S.-The steamer
Sierra Nevada arrived from the northern cosst,
bringing $50 passengers, and $220, eco ID
treasure, from British Goiumbis, and SLICE, 900
frOrn 0ren0n -
, 1862-11-25

Nothing short Of the recent activity Of the
army under Gen. Burnside would have COZ
t1acred the field OF operations n Virginia to
the circamscribed Epace represented in our
map. To follow the entire marches by which
this preeent destination was reached, the
reader mast refer to map Of larger area, but
but the one We give will answer the purpose
We 1aye Of giving q brief glance at the sIt1a-
tion4 The army is low on the road to Rich
mond earliest pointed out in the history OF the
War, by the rebels themselves in the extraor-
iinary e1ert:ons made By them for Its defense.
It was the great through route oftrarels south
ward from Washington, the intermediate link
Of fifty five miles by river connecting at Ac.
ouia Creek with the great southern railroad
line to Richmond ard thence south and west.
At Acquia Creek the rebels early erected heavy
batteries, and still further to protect the ap-
proaches TO this line, they fortified well eho-
sen points on the Rappahannock River, q
rarigahlc stream as high up "a Frederieks-
burg.
This ma2 We gire win show the direction OF
Tie Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad line. 4 table Of distances is las follows:
, 1862-11-25
FNDW THE FLORIDA COAST.
Establishment Of q Refugee Colony

NEW YoRE, Nov. GA letter from St.
Johns River, Florida, reports the establish
nenr Of q colony Of White refugees ct Pilot
al Union men Of Southern birth, who fled
from their homes to avoid rebel conscription.
Six or eeven hundred contrabands have been
sent from tie neighborhood to Port Royal or
EeInandiGa. AL Here runaWaya from scryi-
f11f7e
, 1862-11-25

NEW YoRK, Nov. 24.-Gen. McCle}lan has
sent 8 note to the chairman Of the Committee
on National Affairs Of the City Council, de-
clining the honor Of public reception and
the boepitaljtY OF the city,
, 1862-11-25
From, the Comet Blockade.

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 23.-Nasseu dates
to tie 9Th Inst received in Chsrlestou, an
nounce the sinking Of the steamer Kelsie from
q collision when fifty miles from the coast.
pressly on the river Clyde to run The block
ade
, 1862-11-25

New YoRK, Nov. 24.-An order was received
at Harrisburg, on Saturday, from Washing
ton, that no more substitutes in lieu OF draft
ed men will be accepted. The opinion is ex-
pressed that it will be countermanded, al
though this impression IL not general.
, 1862-11-25

Pnoy1DExcR, R. l., Nov. 24-The Free
msrs bank OF Bristol, Rhode Island, vas
robbed between Saturday and Monday Of
S15,000 in bills Of various banks, and Of a
large quantity OF bonds. notes and other
papcra. The specie was not taken.
, 1862-11-25

IA.9u91As SQf. %e4 lao<s
As We rode along the banks Of the river this
afternoon, the whistle OF rebel locomotive,
drawing Of a train lsden with grain and stores
for the rebel army was distinctly heard. Two
rebel Ylckets also appeared in sight On the on
posite bank, and from their movements eyi-
IDENTIFY designed to fire off their carbines ct
us, and then gallop to the cover Of soma
warehouse. Upon moments reflection,
however, they changed their minds. swingin..
their earhIoes ever their backs, and galloping
out Of the city.
Today the rebels have fredericksburg to
themselves--to-mor1ow it vii be our tnru
again. 1t is pity, however, that We could
the river yesterday, aud saved for tho use Of
our oTTn army the large amount Of grain and
clothing said to have been stored there
Since the evacuation by General Burnside,
these large cloth mills have been pressed day
and night In making army cloth But rery
little 81 it has fallen into our hands. TIE
bold dash Of Capt- Dablgren last week put
them on their guard, aud to day hardly yard
Of cloth can be fonnd. Would 1t not be well
to destroy these mills altogether? They have
furnished a very large proportion Of the cloth
used By the rebel army, and have certainly
torch been applied last spring, when General
Mcdowell first arrived here, tie rebels would
hare been not little straftened to find mate
rial to cover their nakedQess.
LIZ SAhfSa ASsE AEsiAJ AL ENAE1 LIT
naming ones ara SO kindly treated that they
care not to leave their dear masters at present.
Indeed, the tables are turned. They arc the
masters now, and do pretty much as they
p1eaee. So independent are the blacks, aud
60 abject aud humble the whites, that one, be-
fore he is aware Of It, finds himself sJmpa-
thizing with the latter. A little reflection,
however, leads him to see that they are now
in the position they have long deserved to be,
and are reaping the 1egihmate fruits Of their
oHn oppression.
The citizens Of Fredesicksburg have been
compelled Of late to pay enormous prices for
| almost all the necessarias Of life. There be-
ing but fen horses or oxen for many miles
] around, freWood commands from $3A00 to
5000. cord; sugar is worth tom 75c to
| $L0o; butter, $L25; coffee, 400; corn meal,
| $2.50; flour, $500 per brl., and everything
else in the same proportion. With our own
money, however, many Of these articles can
be obtained at comparatively reasonable rates.
| When the army will resume its march. it Is
difficult to say. If the railroad Is to be used,
whazves will have to be built, bridges laid,
and an immense amount Of work performed