, 1862-11-22
Dates to Nov. 8.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S-The Agent of the As
sociated Press inquired at the State Department
yesterday concerning the reported proposition
from Mercier the French Minister, referred to in
the New York Times two days since and the al
legged extraordinary meetings of the Cabinet, and
was assured they were fabulous.
Intelligence from Nashville says the rebel force
at Mumfreesboro was greatly exaggerated
ST. PAUL, Nov. S.-Over 800 Indians have
been convicted by a military commission at the
lower Sioux Agency, of being concerned in the
late massacres, and condemned to be hung.
Washington, Nov. Sin all the hospitals OF
the United States there are nearly $4,000 sick
and wounded soldiers, nearly $4,000 of whom
are in the west, over 1900 in Washington, and
the rest on the Atlantic and Gulf seaboards
Philadelphia. Nov. S.-The Inquirer has let
ter from Fortress Monroe, dated 9th, Whit
states that the gunboat Delaware from Newburn
n. c. brings intelligence that Gen. Fosters ex-
pedtion had surrounded 5000 rebels at Plymouth
half of them being cavalry, who Internationally
surrendered
Washington Nov. S-Gen. Burnside has been
appointed to supersede Mcclellan. Hooker takes
Burnslde's position. McClellan's removal caused
great excitement here last night.
Fitz John Porter is ordered to Washington to
answer charges preferred by Pope.
Salem, Va. Nov. 9.-The order relieving Nc
Clellan of command was read last night at eleven
o'clock, and was entirely unexpected. The COM
mand was Immediately turned over to Burnside
mcclellan and staff leave here tomorrow for
Trenton, n. j., where they have been ordered to
report. The last official act of Mcclellan was
issuing an address to the soldiers informing them
in few words of the change
New York, Nov. "a special TO the Sunday
obol, boJ
been going on for more than two months. All
their plans are known to be matured for going
into winter quarters at Richmond. We hold
Warrenton Junction.
The President notifies all who call upon him
that he will not modify or withdraw his emanci-
patton proclamation.
Louisville, Nov IA body of rebels took pos
session of Lexington, KY, and captured $1,OO0,-
900 worth, and immense quantities of ammuni-
ton.
Warrenton, Va. Nov. George N. Sanders,
says the Appeal, has returned from Europe and
brings the most gratifying assurances of the spee
dy recognition of the Confederacy. The people
of the South rejoice greatly thereat. 1t is stated
that Belgium will take the initiatory step.
Detroit Nov S.-The Michigan legislature
will stand-senate II republicans to Is demo-
Gratis house, 5S rep. to 42 dem.
st. Louis, Nov S.-There is nothing of spe-
cial interest from Schofelds army. The rebels
do not appear to have attempted to regain their
lost advantages or to reposSess themselves of any
part of Missouri They have been pursued into
Boston mountains and will certainly be compelled
to retreat beyond the Arkansas river. The rebel
army that was to take Pilot Knob and Cape
Girardea by way of Pocahontas, has not achieved
such results. On the contrary, it has been driven
below Pocahontas, and portions of General
Steeles command are so disposed at Pittman S
Ferry that it will be impossible for the enemy to
obtain foothod in that quarter.
Chicago, Nov. 6.-Charges have been made in
the newspapers that Gen. Curtis, while in COM
mand al Helena, Ark, used his position to specu-
late in cotton; and made two or three million dol
lars. Whether there is any truth in the charge, or
whether made by spectators who were not al
lowed permits by the General to ship cotton, will
probably be determined when the matter comes
to trial.
The Knoxville Register of Oct. 25th says the
conscript law went into effect on that day and
was being vigorously enforced.
Cameron, delegate from British Columbia, and
Mcclure, representative from Victoria. are on
their way to England, to urge the removal Of the
Colonial Governor and his principal officials and
the establishment of different system of govern
ment. -f-E