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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1862-11-15
rrora Richmond Papers.

Foararss Nonaos, Nov l2-The Richmond
Whig of the 10th says Gen. Van Dorm takes
upon himself the responsibility Of the failure
of the last battle at Corinth. He says it arose
from neither the fault of his officers or men bu.
was his own misfortune.
Gov. Browns annual message was received in
the legislature on Thursday. In special mes
sage be takes ground against the conscription
law and submits the subject to the legislature
for action. He also recommends action in mil
itary law and habeas corpus and inpressment OF
private property.
Excitement consequent upon the reported ad.
vance of the abolitionists on Holly Springs has
subsidized, they had not come this side of Tomas,
Mississippi. s 4f9.s.
The Raleigh N. G. Register entertains no
doubt that move is about to be made against
the railroad running from Wilmington to Peters
burg ard that Weldon is to be the point attack
ed, the enemy is within 15 miles of Faraboro
10000 strong.
Gen. Hill bad fight with the enemy on Mon
day in Clark county, Virginia. The General
says the enemy was soundly thrashed and driv-
en- back FIVE miles. The fight was obstinate and
our loss considerable. From the activity Of both
armies in the frequent skirmishing taking place
tis not improbable that fight may take place
at any moment. The present object of the cue
my seems to be to cut OF Gen. Lees comnuni
cation with Richmond.
The blockaders off Wilmington fred upon
and destroyed bark loaded with salt, while en-
deavoring to run the blockade. Twenty>three
Yankees went on shore to finish their work and
we're captured and sent to Fort Fisher. The
bark was from Nassau.
The Yankees have advanced in force upon
Highland county, Virginia, about forty miles
from Staunton.
The enemy at Corinth is largely reinforced and
is fortifying, entrenching and making energetic
preparations to hold that place.
The Richmond Enquirer of tie 10th says sig.
ni6cant movements are progressing along the
entire line of Gen. Lees army.
stirring events seem to be rapidly approach.
ing, promising in reality sharp and decisive
winter campaign. In few days considerable
change will probably take place in the present
inactive state of affairs.
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A SkiFmlsh.

WAsHIxG7oN, Nov. l2.-The following was
received at Headquarters of the army to-day:
LAGRANGE, Tenn. Nov. lO.-To Major Gener-
d Halleck, General in Chief: The following dis
patch has Just been received from, Davis at CO.
lumbus:
The expedition commanded by Brig. General
Ransom has proved great success. 1t came up
with Col. Woodward's rebel force 800 strong
near Garrettsburg. and after short engagement
killed sixteen Of his men, among them one cap
tain and lieutenant, .wounding 40, including
one captain and two ieutenants and taking 25
prisoners, all their horses and 20 mules, large
number Of arms and equipments, routing the
whole concern and driving them out of the State
of Kentucky. Our loss was s killed and II
wounded.
(signed) o: s. GRANT,
Maj. Gen. Comd'g.
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FROM THE POTOMAC HRann.,Ap
TERR $SN>es-

WAsHISaros, Nov. ia correspondent of
the Associated Press, at Headquarters of the
Army OF the Potomac, reports that small force
Of the enemys .. cavalry I'm, made its appearance
from Warrenton. They were hoverino in The
rear of our army, evidently watching our m move. We.
mepts to cnt off the transportati Of sunnl;ss
Gen. Bayard remains at Rsppahannoct Sta Sta
ton, with the enemy in force on the opposite
side of the river. The troops are in com.
Portable and healthful condition, being Veil
clothed and having ample supplies Of food.
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Rebel MOVementa.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 13.-Correspondence of the
American dated Harpers Ferry tonight, says
parties reached here from Martinsburg say the
rebels have apparently abandoned the entire line
of the Potomac. None of their troops have been
seen for nearly week. Our cavalry scouting in
vicinity of Martinsburg, report that Jackson has
returned to Winchester with considerable force
and was to move westward.
The general opinion is that he will 60 to
Staunton as General Cox's march towards it is
exciting apprehensions among the Rebels. A
week ago Cox was in Highland, within 40 miles
of Staunton. aH
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Cavalry Fight.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. ls.-Burksville, Ky, 1900
rebel cavalry arrived here, and they say that
5000 more are on they way to reinforce them
near Nashville.
Reported fight near Lebanon, Wednesday,
and Morgan men on the other side. Seven guer.
Of horsea Our cavalry Is in pursuit. Cheat
hams cavalry is at Tailahoma. Part Of Braggs
army reported near Knoxville. Rebels moving
their sick to Chattanooga. Large Confederate
stores at 1urfeesboro'.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13.-The WaS.
Star of this afternoon says: We have lyon
tion from the front representing that a co,sssa
able portion of Jackson's force is making ~ ;,s'
over the Northwestern Virginia turnoits.H
wards Cumberland, Maryland. While inciS',
to doubt the accuracy of this news. 40 s,a !.
least to the extent of the rebel force marot;. !"
in that direction, IL i. is true that Jacksou
signs seeking to divert as large a Union fo.s- We
as he can from the serious work now hes.'e
Burnside. The ruse is an old one of hi, 'ie wh;as
will hardly win this this time. We app,sb ~
the rebel authorities are just now bending eva.
nerve to strengthen their army between y!
Rappahannock and the Rspidan. '''
Floyd's entire force has been recalled f,or
Western Virginia, and if not already .r,;,.,
at Gordonsville will all have been gathered .bs,,
in few days. '''''
Bragg's movements have been mysteriou, g.
more than a week, and rebel citizens Of Viro;o
ia sincerely believe he is rapidly moving mn :,
rail to join Lees army But for the recent a.
of the advance of our army of the Potomac =.
these rebe! efforts to strengthen their force -
meet the shock of battle soon to come off If tbs
advance be not abandoned altogether. vonIS W
have been too late for any delay. By to .d,v az
engagement that would have placed the throat r of
Richmond (Gordonsvile) in Gen. Mcclellan.
grasp would probably have been fought and
won,
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Prisoners Released.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 12.-The following prisoners
of state, who have been confined in the old Cap.
itol prison for the past three months, from Hi.
nois and Iowa, passed through Baltimore this
P. NJ, having been honorably discharged
Judge Andrew D. Duff, of Benton, ILL.,; Judge
John P. Miller, of Cairo; DR.. Marcus L. Rost, Of
Cameron, Ills; David Steward of Fairfield, Iowa
and D. A. Mahony Of Dubuque, Iowa.
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Rioters Arrested,

MILWAUKEE,, Nov l2.-The Ozaukee coun.
ty rioters, not content with destroying tk draft
box and rolls, attacked the private residences
stroying everything they could lay bans on
maltresting all Who refused to side will them
The Provost Marshal, with 600 infanty, lef,
this city on the steamer Sunbeam last niht, and
TO- day arrested some fifty of the rioters
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Ordered to Report for Duty.
Especial to Herald.1

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12-Gen. Fremont has
been ordered to report for duty. Gen. Ellsworth
is expected to return from the front tomorrow
and will resume the duties Of military Governor
until assigned to duty in the field. Gen. Bruce
is expected to report for duty to Gen. Banks as
soon as exchanged.
A dispatch from Harper's Ferry to night re-
ports that rebel pickets were not seen in that
vicinity to-day
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Holly springs Occupied by our Forces.
Special to Missouri Democrat

LAGRANGE, Miss, Nov. 1S.-Gen. Grants
advance occupied Holly Springs to-day and our
pickets are two miles north of that place.
The second dispatch says that Col. Lee, of the
7th Ohio Cavalry, had driven the rebel pickets
at Tompkins' Mills, on the Lahatchie River. 4
miles south of Holly Springs, and captured loo
prisoners, among them several officers, one q
Captain on Van Dorn's Staff A brisk skirmish
is now going on at Tompkins' Mills, and the re-.
bells are retiring. Gen. Grant is determined to
drive the rebels to the wall and pin them there.
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Dlspalchea Captured .

BALTIMORE, Nov. l2.-The o. 8. gunboat
Hercules, Capt DUNCAN, arrived here this NOR
ming from the cruise along the border Of Vir-
ginia.
On morning of the Sd inst, just before dav-
light, Lieut. Baker, with an armed boats crew.
discovered party on shore signalling to some
rebel soldiers stationed up small inlet. Find
ing they was discovered, they took to their boats
and tried to escape. After halt an hours chase
boat was captured which was found to contain
three men with signal lanterns, flags, arms, &c.
One OF the party proved to be Major Reed San.
ders, regular officer Of the Confederate States
army, and a son Of George N. Sanders. The
other two were English sailors.
At the time of their capture, they we're su-
perintending to convey Major Sanders to Eu-
rope with rebel dispatches, and we're signalling
for that purpose. is
Two English sailors landed from vessel from
Halifax, about ten days previously, which
brought over prominent rebel with dispatches
for the Rebel Government.
The vessel which was to convey the rebel dis
patches to Europe. was lying about four miles
outside, but discovering the capture Of Major
Sanders. it Immediately put to sea.
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California Treasure Arrived.

NEw YoRK, Nov. l8-The steamer Champion
from Aspinwall bring 7l7,OOO dollars treasure
The Sc. Louis brought down in addition to the
San Francisco, a cargo Of $4,000 dollars Mexi
can treasure, and sc bales of cotton.
Anhoquia, the great stronghold of Arbaleda'i
party has submitted quietly to Mosquera, and
it will be likely to end the war in New Grenada.
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Fort Darling strengthened. .

FoRrREss MONROE, Nov. 12.-It is rumored
that Fort Darling has been additionally strepth.
ened by heavy base wall of solid masonry, and
. shroud of iron mail over her most exposed
portions. A new earth work has recently been
thrown upon the James River by the rebels.
near the point of shoals intended for ave guns Of
heavy calibra.
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Defense of New York I1arbor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-Gov. Morgan and
Collector Barney are here in relation to the de-
feIces of New York Harbor. 1t is understood
thst the proper departments have acceded to
their request for adequate and immediate pro-
tedion, and the requisition for that purpose has
already been issued
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Illness or Gen. Schon.,a =

Sr. LOUIS, Nov.ll.-Adyices rece;ved At hood
quarters state that Gen. Scho6eld lies prostrated
with typhoid fever, at Springfield.
Meanwhile, the Army of the Frontier. unde,
command of the senior officer of the div;a;on
Gen. Vaughn, commanding in Clay and Clinton
counties, No., has ordered an assessment of ter
thousand dollars on the disloyA citizens Of ths M
former, and five thousand on those of the I.tta,
county, for the subsistence of the militia. '''
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Another Rumored Ral1a.

HAaRsBuReH, Nov. lit is reported this
afternoon, that the rebels were in Aercersburgh
and on their way to Chanbersburg. It is probs.
bly, unfounded, and caused BY Stewards Union
cavalry.
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Baggage Car Burnt.

DETROIT, Nov. l2.-The baggage car of tb.
Night Express, coming west, containing nsils
express money and baggage, was entireb der.
troyed by fire, at Longwood station, on thj Great
Western Railway, last night.
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Postal CufrencY

WASHINGTON, Nov. l2.-OWing to defcien'
cy in the expected supply of the postal curren-
cS the Treasury Department will not be able to
perfect arrangements for furnishing railroad
companies with much needed small cnange until
next week,
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From Mississlppl.

CAIRO. Nov. l2.-Later reports from Memphis
says that the rebels were still at Lawor and Hol'
ly Springs, but that all war materials, stores and
provisions, bad been removed across the Talla-
hatchie river seven miles south and although the
rebels might make show of resistance if Sc
cretly attacked, they would no doubt fall back
south of the river, where it is expected they
would give battle.
By order of Gen. Grant, no commercial or
news matter will pass over the lines south Of
Cairo.
At jackson, Miss, on the 5th. there was a
terrific explosion in cartridge mandatory, by
which some forty young women, girls and boys
we're killed, and their bodies consumed 10 the
building. The terrible explosion Of shell pre-
vented the use of fire engines The agony of
the parents was indescribable. Not single
one escaped from the building.
The Grenada Appeal of the 7th says it was
the work of an incendiary, and says several at
tempts have been made to fire the city.
The Vicksburg Wing says an extensive secret
ern Texas. Its objects are to resist the con-
script law and cooperate with the Federslarmy.
The Washington Union Clubs of Memphis,
got up an immense public demonstration on Fri
day in which most of the citizens joined. There
was large procession, flag presentation and
speeches.
The expedition to Cotton Plant had returned
to Helena. 1t consisted OF 1900 cavalry under
Col. Vandever of the 9th Iowa. 5000 rebels
occupied Cotton Plant, too large to attack. In
returning they had skirmishes with Texas
Rangers, killed IL, wounded large number and
took "a prisoners. Federals had 80 wounded
and several horses hilled.
The people in the country through which our
forces passed are absolutely suffering for the
necessaries of life, and everything is being done
tor their relief consistent with the interests oi
the service.
A Board of Trade has been established at He
lena by order of Gen. Hovey.
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John Mitchell, who recently arrived in Lon
don says England will be the last power in
Europe to acknowledge the South, and then
only through compulsion.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
mccLSLLAN,s DEPARTURE.
HEAD QR's Army PoroKAc,)

Gen. Mcclellan Was escorted to the cars this
noon by large cavalcade Of officers, including
Gen. Burnside. There was no demonstr tration on
his departure &
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The rebels seized the Capital Hotel at Frank
fort, but they. soon found they couldn't keep
hotel.-[Lou Dem.
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From Charleston.

BosroN, Nov 12-The correspondent of the
Boston Journal writes from on board the U. s.
steamer South Carolina off Charleston, under
date of Oct. 18th, as follows: 80
The British frigate Racer by permission 'oi
and took away as passenger the British Consul.
The Consul says that the rebels have just launch
ed powerful ram and that two more are ready
for plating with iron which they expect every
day to arrive from England in an iron-plated
steamer. He also reports the rebel steamer
Nashville lying at the mouth of the Stono Inle,
miles from Charleston, watching a chance te
run out. He reports 200 cases Of yellow fevel
at Charleston when he left.
The same correspondent under date of Oct
10, writes as follows: About 10 o'clock las
night heavy firing was heard to the Northwarc
which continued for about half an hour, from
the sound of the guns this firing was judged I,
be about miles of.
This morning boat arrived from the flaR shi,
confirming that vessel had run the blockad1
during the night and the firing was from tn,
Flambeau which got under way before the steam
er ran the line of the blockade and attempted {.
stop her but she took not the least notice of tn
Flambeau which 6red % shots against her sides
but they ratified of like 90 much hail. She mus
have been IRON plated and very thick at that O.
the FIambeau's rifed shot would have gon,
through her, but she kept on up the channel ant
run In it as though she 10 the vessel the rebel
expected with the iron-plates, and if 20 We mus
expect some hot work before long unless we hav,
something here besides wooden ships to eor,tenc
against them.
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head QUARTERS, WARRENToN, VA,
November Is.
Nothing of interest has transpired.
Burnside is engaged with the principal officers
on business matters.
Supply trains are continually arriving
Hooker took command of his corps Today.
General Porter left for Washington.
Halleck arrived here this o. m.
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A FIGHT WITH THs REBELS IN KsNrucKY.-
From gentleman who left Henderson, Ken
lucky, on Friday morning last, We learn that q
fight between battalion of the 9th Kentucky
cavalry, under Major Holiday, and Col. Fowlers
guerrillas, took place some distance beyond
jacksonville, Kentucky, about midnight Of
Wednesday night, which resulted in the death Of
Fowler and ten or twelve of his thieves snd
the wounding of probably twenty more The
Kentucky battalion, which is part of Shackle-
ford's regiment, was ordered to Bowling Green
from Henderson, and reached the scene Of the
fight on Wednesday evening, en- route for their
destination. Col. Shackleford, in consequence
of . wound or some other injury, was unable to
accompany his troops, and the command de-
volved on Major Holiday, who, knowing the Bit
ter rebel sentiment of the people in that vicini-
ty, resolved to be prepared for Surprise
Instead Of building big camp 6res and posting
pickets. he left everything dark, drew bis men
off from the camp, and concealed them in the
adjacent woods, and waited His anticipatons
of an attack were not unfounded. Fowler, with
band of abuut fifty guerrllas, knowing the 10.
cation of the camp, and supposing it unguaried,
or only guarded in the usual way, resolved to
surprise it. About midnight he and his men
cautiously approached, and then suddenly dash.
ed into the camp. They had hardly time to fnd
out that they we're attacking empty tents when
the Union troops from their ambush poured ID
one deadly fire, killing Fowler and fourth OF
his men, and woanding nearly all the rest. Tne
guerrillas were thunderstruck, and never At
| tempted to return the fire. What few men were
unwounded escaped in the darkness. The rest
quit fighting then aud there for = good long
time. The man who brought the news to hel
derson was In jacksonville at the time OF tne
fight, and saw the citizens hurryng out to the
battlefield to take care of the wounded, ana
| from them he learned the manner of FoNlers ;
h, st, on morning.
| news consequently comes direct, and as rapidly
as it is possible for news to come from that IN
terror portion of Kentucky.-l Indianapolis Jour-
nal, 10th.
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Specials to New York Papers.
Tribune SneciaI1


A special correspondent with Burnsides' army
telegraphs that on Wednesday our front was Is
miles beyond the Rappahannock south of War
renton. The rebels reported to be Ssonewall
jackson corps, are in strong force near our ad-
vance.
A Lynchburg paper says that the number Of
desertions daily from the rebel army is startling
and they are often the best class of soldiers. It
says the Confederate Government is fully alive
to the magnitude of the evils and is enforcing
the death penalty in the case of every deserter
The Tribune's correspondent, writing under
date of Nov. 18th, from near the Rappabsnnock
Station, says that negro came into our lines
at Rappahannock Station, and reports an out
post of the enemy opposite the bridge. The
force consists of seven companies of infantry and
some cavalry. At Brady Station, five miles fur.
ther south, there is large force from Long
streets army.
This country has been go completely desolatei
by war, that starvation threatens the inhabitants
Two designations in consequence of change
of commanders, have been reported to General
Doubleday, from his division. Thev were en-
dorsed, with tie recommendation that the ap-
pllcants be dishonorably discharged from the ser.
vice. 49,
Especial to the Times
3 WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-The French Govern.
ment has demanded full and immediate indem.
nifty for allnjuries inflicted upon French citizens
by Gen. Butler. The immense army nov
nearly ready at Marseilles being pointed as
commentary on the diplomatic request Our
State Department therefore in announcing that
there will be no difficulties leading to new rels-
:ions, merely informs the French Minister in
advance that it is ready to back down to any
extent from Gen. Buffers acts, and that no de-
fence of that officers conduct, and no adequate
examination of the French complaints viii be
made - bar to this further effort to concate
The Spanish Minister has addressed to our
Government a demand for an apology for the
burning of a vesselin Spanish waters BY one Of
the chips of Admiral Farragut's feet This, ii
is complained, was made more heinous by in-
suits to Cuban magistrate, who demonstrated
against this wrong done in neutral port.
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'l'itk EVENING STAR.

FHEOER1cxRsURe AyyATRs The Fredericks-
brig IVA CAristtas Basasy, of June sath, comes
tn us printed on dark brown yellow wrapping
pNnHr. with brief editorial notice in one corner
snat unfss the ink and paper can be procured,
the issue Of the paper must ceese
Among other items In the Basssr we ind the
following:
MittaryGor1ncr Major Livingston, Military
Governor Of FrederickSburg, has been superseded
nv Capt Jnc: Mansfield, Provost Marshal Of Gen 4.
X nR>s division.
The large wooden factory Of Messrs Tackett,
Ford q Co, Is being fitted up by the United
states Government az a uospital
coStdbdHds The stampede OF negroes still
CONTINUES. In the earty part Of last week hun
dreds enme into fredericksburg, "seeking the
land offeedom." They are from Caroline. Spot
sIlvaAil, Louisa and other counties On Thurs
day last one hundred and atty crossed over the
north side Of the Rappahannock river.