Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-31
THE EVENING STAR.
FROM TIE SOUTH.
Capture of Galveston, Texa,

AConfedera,c dispatch 70 the Grenada MISS
Appeal says:
about two n. IN, on October I, Federal
steamer crossed the bar, with nag OF truce
flying. Our battery at Fort POINT opened on
them, when they fired several hroadsdes nj II,
and uassed UP into the bay. The battery and
fort at Fort Point We're then set on fire and
evacuated.
and sent to Virginia Point. The Federal
steamers are lying all tcgrther abont mile
down, and our men are communicating with
them.
GALVESTON Oct. IS D. m.-At forty mn-
Dtps past seven O'Clock, D. m, before the flag of
truce boat got 10 the fleet, five steamers started
in Oft the bar, with Hays of truce flying ut their
mastheads As they approached Fort Point
our batteries opened on them, and they returned
ii. The second shot from the steamer struck
our gun AT the point, and the third shot dis
mounted it Cur troops destroyed all the works.
The steamer came into the bay and our bat
trries Al Kuhn's wharf opened on them, but all
the shot fell short.
The troops Immediately commenced evacu-
ating the city, and the city presented = scene of
utter confusion: and rs write, the depot is full
of people trying 70 get away. The FrdcTals
notified Us that they would give us time 10
move the women and children, if we erected no
more batteries. All in confusion al present.
from the Richmond Dispatch, Oct. PSI
The Federal feet OF Galveston, Texas, al
tackled that city on the 18th instant. A Federal
steamer passed the battery at Fort Point under
~ v. Il.
The battery Was then destroyed by the Confcd-
crate troops, who marched To Virginia Point.
The troops in Galveston lett and went To the
same point The Federal Steamers lying off
Galveston. i've in number, gave the authorities
of .he town four days TO remove the women
and children; 1T the expiration of which time
they would shell the place, if il not
rendered. The cause of the attack. rather
the intiatiOn of the assault, was the firing INTO
the steamer Harriet Lane by the guns at Fort
Point. The Harriet Lane steamed in under 4
fQp
into. The latest telegram from Galveston is
dated on the 9th instant, and, speaking of the
movements of the Federals, says:
They landed yesterday again al the point; but
have not permanently occupied il, having q
wholesome fear of a cavalry dash. There
sufficient number of troops the island to
rppel any landing. While the enemy occupy
their present position Colonel Cook is engaged,
under orders from Col. Debray, in removing
such machinery and foundry works be
got on. and ii is not probable that the enemy
will find much on the island Of value.
Orders have also been ISSUED 10 inform the
people that shOuld onr troops leave the island,
communication viii at once BE- cut off, and
those who remain " i'll be- compelled TO depend
OH their own means of subsistence, no sup
plies will be allowed 10 enter the city.
Measures are already on foot for a rigid po-
lice of the bay, and an active cavalry force will
continually scour the mainland opposite the
island and the country along Buffalo Bayou,
the Trinity, Neches and Sabine.
The determination of the military authorities
seems 10 be- to coniine the enemy to the bay con-
tignOus 10 the island. The force before the city
while not very formidable q fleet. is yet sut-
fcient TO indicate the future movements of the
enemy on our coast, and warn the people
siding near the coast of the danger, should the
bays and rivers be left unguarded
REBEL ARMY MOVEMENTS IN VIRGINIA.
The Richmond Wing states that Gen. I.oring
has been deprived of the command of the Rebel
army in Western Virginia, and the command
transferred to Gen. Echols, in conseq uence of
the former officer disobeying orders in not re-
porting his command TO Stonewall Jackson al
certain point on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road by particular rout, and marching his
men by way OF Red Sulphur Springs, where he
was met by an order to hand over the command
to Echols. The army had also been ordered 70
return to the Kanawha valley.
This conduct of Gen. Loring is said TO have
produced great CONSERVATION among the people
in the kanawha valley, causing hundreds of
them TO flee from their homes rather than again
fall under the rule of Lincoln. 1t also turned
back all the wagons going after salt. Gen.
Echois has been ordered 10 return with his
command 10 the valley, and commenced his
march on Saturday last. He has ISIS ned proc
lamation for all persons 10 go and obtain salt
who may desire 10 do SO. There seems TO be a
general feeling that Gen Echols should con.
time in command, and that G en-. Loring should
be sent somewhere else
The Richmond Enquirer says that General
JacksOn's division is DESTROYING the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad as rapidly and effectually as
possible IN the neighborhood OF Winchester
Colonel 1mboden has advanced TO Moore6eld
1aIuy county. anu the cNOiuuons OF army
In That direction are carefully observed. The
return of the rebels TO the kanawha is confirmed
by gentleman from Charlestown, who has ar
ryed IN Cincinnati. He reports that he left
there few days since, in company with SO yeral
other citizens of that place. for Cincinnati and
that all save himself were captured by the
rebels and taken back 10 Charlestown. He
states that Loring has been reinforced by Floyd
and that the rebel pickets Were at the Kanawha
Sallnes and Camp Plat. Jenkins cavalry
pickets extend As low down the kanawha as
Camp Poca.
From the Richmond Enquirer. Oct 81
"lHCHkSTER, Oct. 2l.-There is not much of
interest from the army of Northwestern Vir
glnla 10 record. The enemy has crossed the
rivrr and engaged in skirnishrS and artillery
dneis with no important consequences
Every precaution is used To- prevent tho
PROGRESS of smallpox in tins army, a few cases
only have appeared. Proper provision for
SICK and disabled and con V aIescent soldiers ON
The StauntOn Valley turnpike, to and from the
army, Is said not 10 have been made
Large supplies of clothing. &c. 10 meet the
necessities OF our army, arrive continuously
Inc weather IS line. and God, usual. f;,yors
our cause. The news from the battle of KEN
tnckY Is very encouraging TO our troops who
are IN fine life and spirits
III seems 10 me the negroes on this border
hhouId De appropriated, Il military neaes
sity, and removed TO the interior ..Jyi1h inst
compensation TO their owners As il is fhev
are not merely useless, but far worse-ruthless
bread eaters,
Inc Morlnons are turning their attention
10 the cultivation of cotton The Deserat Ne