The New York herald., 1862-11-24

II T.
The rebels in occupation OF Fredericksburg have
demanded further time to consider the question of
is surrender. On Friday night, after tie inter
view with the civil authorities, General sumner
informed them that il they had any further com
nuncation to present, General Patrick wcUld meet
them again the next morning. On Saturday, ac.
cordiegy, the Mayor and Councils came over.
ACCOMPANIED by General Kershaw. Colonel Bland
ani Iaptan King, of Georgia. The officers
claimed ihat the civi. authorities could
make no proposition, uncss tie same was
receive these officers. Subsequently, however.
General Burnside assented to their reception, and
the parties returned. The civil authorities asked
for an extension Of the time allowed for the re-
moval Of the women and children, alleging that
the trains had been frightened OF by our artillery
and that it would be impossible for train to leave
before night. The city being absolutely destitute
of other Of transportation their request was
complied with, and the time extended until eleven
O'Clock yesterday morning.
Our dispatches from Aqua creek last night do
net report that any attack upon Fredericksburg
took place at the expiration of the time granted to
the Inhabitants yesterday.
IL was rumored at Fairfax Station yesterday
that General Jackson was on his way down from
the mountains with force Of 40 900 men, with
che intention of making dash upon our defences
At Arlington Heights.
An important order was issued by the War
Department yesterday, which releases from
custody all those now held upon charges Of dis
oouraging snlistments opposing the draft, &c.
This order viii empty Forts Lafayette and War
ron, and the other military prisons of many Of
tAsir inmates. ,a.
From Harper's Ferry wevlesra tlst the, enemy
y keeping = strict blockade on our front; but
sAere was % cehisisn betvssa the two forces
yesterday. The river at that poinrfs not rising as
wss expected. ...u... = q. : ss..c.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
Governor Olden, of New Jersey. il is said pre-.
vous to his retirement from Office, will appoint Q
Senator Of the United States in place OF Hon
John r. Thompson. deceased. The appointee
however. will be short lived, as the law provides
that the person so appointed shall not hold his
place after the meeting of the Legislature The
Legislature meets on the 18th os January.
Holly Springs, Mississippi. abou, which 20 mut h
has been 81 i 0! late, is situated in Marshal coun-
", and is . beautiful town o. perhaps four thou.
sand inhabitants. The streets are broad, and ma
ny of the private residences fine. There are in
the place some large foundries, an arsenal a large
depot. and several female scminaries.
The drafted mon in the camp at Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania, il is said desert by hundreds The
Lsaosster E.rpress says, Of the eleven hundred
men Who left that county for the camp only about
four hundred iemain. AT Camp Hare, Pttsburg
the same complaint is made. Nearly all The SUBJ
sttutes have sketadhed
MRS. Edwin janis has filed a suit for di-
vorce against her husband, on the allegation Of
adultery. Mr.. and MIRA lanes have been living
separate for some months pas,
The next draft in Massachusetts will take place
on Monday, December 5.
The Union force at Suffolk. Virginia, consists Of
sixteen regiments Of infantry Eve OF cavalry. one
OF mounted riaomen, and two batteries Of light
artillery. divided into four brigades
Brigadier General Ssxton, the Military Governor
Of South Carolina. has appointed Thursday. tho
twenty seventh day Of November. a. a day OF pub
&c Thanksgiving and praise
The Secretary Of War hss requested Gov. Bls;r.
Of Michigan, TO raises regiment o. sharpshoo.ers
IA that State.
The Ohio river j. nov in good nayigable stage
and at last accounts the water still rising
TN sock market opened steadily saturday morn
n. ard gradually gained strength Ynti, the close
left on very ssrobg u advance ot al pr cont,
over Tie pcs . FRIDAY evening Governments we-e
very arm. Among the speculative stocks the most ae.
W. Illinois Central AMI Ha-en preferred both Of
sh,ah were 70 demand at considerable advance Money
go essier % saturday tbs afternoon t was not worth
oys psr oeut. cold advanced 70 I3Ok: exchange
oossd doB nfuk The usual trade tables fsr the week
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