Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-15
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;onai delegation stands eight Democrats to
FIVE Republicans.
Sr. LOUIS, Nov. 5th.-The radical emanci-
nation ticket in this county is undoubtedly
elected. Blair's friends claim his election but
Tho radicals think the soldiers vote will elect
Samuel Knox.
LeAyENswoRTH, Nov. 6th.-Scattering re-
turns in Kansas, indicate the election of the
Republican ticket.
SAx FRANclsCO, Nov. 5th-The following
was received by the Mayor:
New YoRg, Nov. 4th. To II. r. Tesct-
uacher and Jas. Otis. Gentlemen-Yo our
bounty ovorpowers us: Thirty-fve thousand
nine hundred and Gfty.six dollars more from
towns in California. One hundred and thirty
thousand sick and wounded men will forego
their pains for moment when they learn you
are making their sorrows your own. Let
Stockton, Santa Clara, and each and every
contributor whose names arc not yet known re.
ceive the heartfelt gratitude of our army and
country. (Signed.)
Henry w. Bellows, President.
New YORK, Nov. 6th.-The following is
from the T;mes' Washington special dispatch
Of the 5,h: Dispatches Of the greatest import
auce, aud which may effect change in the
whole aspect of the war, were to-day submit
ted by the French Legation to the Secretary
Of State. Apparently. from what follows,
r.e.rr;np to armed Internationally. BULLE.
r,y] Gen. Halleck expresses his belief that
a foreign war, necesstating the levy. c" m0s:e
of our whole population, would not be an evil
without large conp'nsating benefits. he ex-
presses his belief that the North has not yet
begun to develop its possible resources.
An informal meeting Of the cabinet was held
today and adjourned till this evening, when
it assembled at 8 o'clock, Gen. Halltck being
present on special invitation OF the PRESIDENT.
It is believed that decision of more ultimate
importance than any yet made i'll the course
Of The war has been arrived at and will be an
nounced before the end OF the week. The mir
is pr.ynant with rumors. Military aud Cab
met changes are positive. and it is believed
that certain Cabinet Ministers regard these
changes as a condemnation OF themselves ITO
alternative but to resign.
1t is not believed that any capital punish
meat will be visited on the hostile Indians in
the northwest, the policy Of tn" Government
being averse to such treatment or Indians who
have given themselves up. Usher, the assist
ant Secretary Of the Interior, is now in Mimi
esota to adjust difficulties, avoiding as far as
possiblc any collision with the State Govern
mrnt
Secretary Seward in q communication to
the New York Chamber Of Commerce.. states
that Government has called the attention Of
our Minister to England to the depredations Of
the pirate Selnmes, Captain Of the Alabama
The English Consul in this city is also taking
steps to lay the matter before his Government
several Of the cargoes destroyed being Eng
lish property.
The frigate Vanderbilt sailed to-day in
search Of the pirate. Two other vessels to go
tomorrow; and Commander Porter purposes
to 90 out soon in the Dreaanaxght
BOLIVAR, Tenn, Nov. 5th.-Gen. Grant.
with several divisions of the army from this
place and C,rinth, marched into Lagrange
Miss, last night.
WASHINGTON, Nov. CHA despatch from
the headquarters of the army Of the Potomac,
dated Rectortown, Nov. 9Th, says Gen Pleas.
anton remained at Marshall. This morning
he moved toward Barbus five miles distant.
near the mouth of Chester Gap. Before reach
ing the town he came up with Stuart, with
5000 men and one battery. The enemy had
their guns posted on the hill on the left Of the
road, but were driven off, Col. Gregg. Of the
S,h Pennsylvania, charged upon them with a
full regiment, completely routing them, taking
some prisoners. As the rebels fed, Captain
Sanders, with squadron Of tho 9th Pennsyl-
vania regiment, charged down their flank,
while Capt. Pennington, with another full
regiment, assaulted them with shell. The
rebels left 10 dead on the field. Our loss
was killed and wounded. The conduct
Of our cavalry was splendid.
LoUIsv,LLE, Nov. 6th.-Gen Hills divis.
ion OF Rosencranz' army is reported to have
arrived at Nashville.
A camp Of 1000 or 5000 guerrilas. in the
vicinity Of Caysville, on the Ohio, are max
ing occasional forays in surrounding counties
committing all kinds of depredations. Our
cavalry. under MINOR Holloway made dash
on the guerrilla camp near Munsonvile. kill.
ing and capturing 16. The rest escaped by
rapid flight.
CHICAGO, Nov. 7th.-The New Orleans
Delta Of the 9th October, says that on the
10Th, Commander Rosenshaw attacked the
rebel batteries at Galveston. Texas. After q
brief combat We repossessed the town. The
rebels who undertook the defense Of tue place.
behaved almost as cowardly as Moore and
Lowell when New Orleans was attacked, firing
only about dozen rounds. Tho American
flag was raised over the city. which is now
held by couple Of gunboats. Texas is fall.
ing: W. now bold Galveston and Sabine Pass.
aud this is no more than beginning.
CAIRO. Nov. 6th.-The very latest dates
from Memphis say that no advance has been
made by the rebels from Holly Springs to.
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