The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-09-27
Specials 70 New York Papers.
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WAsH1NGroH, Sept. 24-Several rebel pris-
oners, captured by Sigsl's scouts near Center.
vile, and brought here today, report the rebel
10000. ru ,a.-
~ The rebels have concentrated their forces at
Winchester, which place they are fortifying.-
They regard the capture Of Harper's Ferry as an
effect'of their loss in the battle of Antietam.
Their retreat from Maryland was effected in the
best order. i ss,,,s7 .s..,-. 4.
The prisoners report the loss of rebel officers
in the late engagements ss very great. 81
A dispatch from Times special just received,
says: Lieut.. Kearney, who has just return
ed from scouting expedition to Leesburg and
vicinity, says the rebels have cavalry in all di.
rections in that neighborhood. There are no
rebel soldiers between Washington and Center.
vile. gs,-..s --- --ss,s...,-...-..
state there are no rebel pickets between Hano-
yer Court House aud the Potomac, and only 20
men were stationed along the railroad between
Hanover and Richmond. Great apprehensons
of famine prevails among the lower classes 10
Richmond. The price of provisions already be-
ing so high as almost to place them beyond
their reach.
NEW YoRk, Sept 2s.-Tbe Hersld's Special
from Altoona, Pa, concerning the meeting of
the Governors, says Governor Morgan declined
the invitation, not considering the gathering q
political one, as be has already forwarded more
troops, in proportion, than any other State I'M
der the two last calls. $50, 49,. -. 2.
The conduct Of the war has been the topic J.
Two propositions have been discussed. They
were, 1st, to demand the immediate removal OF
Mcclellan, I'd, the approval of the Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation. i,,N-a 81
81 These proportions have been discussed this
P. NJ, Governor Andrew making fully an hours
speech in favor of both. : He urged that the re-
moval of Mcclellan should be demanded imme-
diately by this body. he was asked who will
take his place His reply was that Fremont's
staff was perfect and ready, and it was in &C
cordance with the request OF the New England
Governors, with the New York committee al
Providence.
Gov. Sprague also urged the removal Of Nc
Clellsn, and showed by his remarks that he had
gone over body, soul and breeches to the infer
nal Republicans. ~ -.
Gov Tod strongly opposed the proposition
declaring that the people would rise up en- mass
and repudiate it. $3.50. - ~
Gov. Curtin also opposed it. stating that had
it not been for Mcclellan the rebels would havt
been successful 10 Maryland, and that he fought
the battle Of Antietam before his reinforcements
arrived and WIS successful with force nuct
less than those engaged against him. d, e;a
Gov. Bradford declared that even if there VA
. blemish in McClellan's character this was NJ
time to demand bis removal. he believed hin
to be the best general in the country, and tina
he had perfect aud unqualified confidence %
all loyal men in Maryland, as he should have il
every loyal State. -,
At the evening session Gov Andrews offered
a. preamble and resolutions hailing with grati6-
cation the Emancipation Proclamation Of sh,
President; also embodying his views on th'
question Of general emancipation in modi6et
form So - aEf5s y
Gov. Tod offered q substitute Of more con
sentative nature; the real points have not % ye
TRANSFERRED se'' '5 =. . - $50 !.
Gov: Solomon offered still another Get, whe,
lengthy debate took place in reference to th
several documents, which was participated i,
by Andrevs, Tod, Kirkwood and Bradford-
me debate becoming somewhat animated, Gov
Andrews insisted upon his extreme views, Will
Goy. Bradford met the whole matter by Stain
that the proclamation would amount to nothin
beyond the linss Of our army, further than
would BE- . handle to the rebels. snd made
rallying cry against US, -.
~s,-.--s- Especial to Herald @ is
CINCINNATI, Sept 24.-Gen. Morgan h.s no
evscuated Cumberland Gap He Il andy ON
visioned for two months, and will hold out 1
the last. : - AL 70 We W. si1I Il reey -