Nebraska advertiser., 1862-09-27

is reported That Humphrey Marshalrs
advaace reached Shelbyville last night.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. "a.
A dispatch from Headquarters announ-
ces the arrival of Gen. SuhOield at Spring
field, Mo. He will instantly commence
vigorous preparations TO check the rebels
advancing from Arkansas, under Hind
man.
BALTIMORE, Sept. %.
Since the reconnaissance across the
Potomact at C~larksburg on Saturday, per-
feet duiet has reigned along the lines,
scarcely disturbed by picket skirmishing.
We hold the river at S~harpsburg In strong
force, while the rebels occupy the oppo-
site bank, but not it is thought in strong
force. We also occupy WilIiamsport with
sufficient strength to repel any attempt
of the rebels to- dislodge Us. Harpers
Ferry is likewise in our possession. We
thus stand in a position to checkre-cross-
ing TO this side, and to commence often
siYe operations.
New. YoRK, Sept. "a.
The Times Washington special says
Lees5urg and vicinity is in possession Of
our forces. Stahl's division of Sigel's
corps has been ordered to occupy Centre
vile.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. "a.
Gen. Curtis has assumed command Of
this department.
CA1Ro, Sept. "a.
The War Eagle, from Helena, has ar
rived. She reports that the day before
she left Is pickets were killed outside Of
Helena, and that an attack from the
enemy was momentarily expected. The
report is probably exaggerated.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. %.
Gen. Buell. has arrived with seven d.
visions of his army. The city is safe
Resumption of business permitted.
Three regiments of cavalry, under Nc
Cook. drove 5000 rebel cavalry out of
Mumfordsville. Col. Ed. McCook, COM
manding brigade, was at Elizabethtown
yesterday morning. On his way up he
had several skirmishes, killing, in the
aggregate AZ rebels; and, in conjunction
with Kennett's command, captured 1900
prisoners, and "a wagon loads CT provi-
sions.
WAsHINGTON, Sept. "a.
In addition to Gen. White, Colonels
Dutrassey, Trimble and Ford arrived
here to-day under arrest, in connection
with the surrender of Harper's Ferry.
altoona. Pa, Sept. "a.
The Governors of nearly all the loyal
States, met here to-day, according to
agreement. Fourteen were present, and
three represented by proxy. The great
est unanimity appears to prevail with re-
gard to the Presidents emancipation pro-
clarnation. The object is not, as yet, clear
ly understood. Gov. Curtin will strongly
urge the propriety of insisting upon the
removal by the National Government of
all sick and wounded volunteers to their
respective States.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.
Information received from the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs state that the
difficulty with the Chlppewas in Mime
sofa, has been adjusted, but he is fearful
the troubles with the Sioux of the same
State have only just commenced, and that
they will be Of long continuance.
New YoRK, Sept. 25.
The rebels have concentrated a force
at Winchester, which place they are for
tifying.
A Sharpsburg letter to the Philadel-
phia Enquirer says it has been semi
officially stated hat our loss at Anticlam
is 1920 killed, wounded and missing.
JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, Sept, %.
The rebels Generals Bragg and Smith
have divided their forces. Kirby Smith
is to hold Buell., who is marching for
Louisville, in check, while Brag advances
on the city.
Bragg summoned Nelson, who is in
command of the army for the defense of
Louisville, to surrender. Nelson refused
to Oblige to invading rebel, and is pre-
pared to meet him.
The women and children are ordered
to be ready to leave the city at an hours
notice.
Thousands of the citizens are crossing
the Ohio river to Indiana.
Bragg is still some distance from the
city, but is reported as advancing rapidly.
Nelson is confident of his ability to
the rebels.
Hon, O, p, Mason,