Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-11-14
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Morning and Noon Reports.
FROM THE SOUTH.
Capture OF MamIlton, N. @.

D. UhPtur0 OF AamlItOns N. q.
FoRTaEss MoNRoE, Nov. 1.-THE Richmond
Whig OF the 10Th says Gen. Van Dorm take
upon himself the responsibility of the failure
In the last battle at Corinth. He says Il arose
from neither the fault Of bis officers or men, bul
was bis own misfortune.
Gov. Bfown's annual message was received
In the legislature on Thursday In special mes
sage. lie takes grounds against the conscripi
law, and submits the subject to the Legislature
for action. He also recommends action on
martial law, habeas corpus and impressment Of
private property.
The excitement consequent upon the report
cd advance of the Aboltlonists on Holly Springs
has subsided. They did not come this side Of
Lamar, Miss.
The Raleigh, N, c., Register entertains no
doubt movement is 70 be made against the
railroads running from Wilmington 70 Peters
burg, and that Welden is to be the point az
tackled. The enemy ore within fifteen miles of
Tarboro, twelve thousand strong.
Gen. Hill had fight With the enemy Mon.
day last, In Clarke county, Virginia. The
General says the enemy was soundly thrashed
and driven back Eve miles. The fight was OBJ.
stinate and our loss considerable. From the
activity OF both armies and the frequent sklr-
mishing taking place, It Ia not improbable
light may take place at any moment. The pres.
ent object OF the enemy seems to be to Gu. Of
Gen. Lees communication with Richmond.
The blockaders of Wilmington fred upon
and destroyed bark loaded with salt, while
endeavoring to run the blockade. Twenty
three OF the Yankees came on shore 10 finish
their work, and we're captured aud sent to Fort
Fisher. The bark was from Nassau.
Inc Yaokees have advanced In force upon
HiOhInnn nnffntv Va co.A r
Stsunton.
The enemy at Corlnth is largely reinforced,
and Ia fortifyiDg, entrenching and making every
preparation to bold that place.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 10Th saws
significant movements are progressing along
the entire Of Gen. Lees army. Stirring, per-
haps startling events seem to be rapidly ap-
preaching, promising In reality, q sharp and
decisive winters campaign. In few days con-
siderable change will probably take place in the
present inactive state of affairs.
New YoRK, Nov. l3.-The Herald's corres-
pondent from North Carolina reports the occu.
patton Of Hamilton. The letter, dated the Alb,
says We have just arrived at this place, taking
II with grand cavalry charge and combined
gunboat movement. Our land forces left Will
liamston yesterday afternoon, and encamped
for the night six miles below Hamilton, and
movef .ofward at daylight this morning The
enemy is In strong force, and has preeipltatsly
retreated to Tarboro. We will seek the ear.
liest opportunity to afford him q feht.
The people Of the country are greatly alarm
ed at our approach; they Zee from home and
their property. The gunboats have successful
ly co-operated with US. The gunboats had o
few minutes engagement with the enemy, as
they came up the Roanoke river.
4 Gen. Fosters command had o severe engage.
ment on Sunday night with three thousand
rebel infantry, at breastWork supported by six
pieces Of ARTILLERY. We killed and wounded
sixty Of the enemy. Our loss was ten. The
forces Immediately engaged were the 24.h
Mass, Ash Mass, Marine artillery, Belgiers's
battery, and the Sd New York cavalry. The
Marine artillery made gallant and bold dash
across Q creek and lost four Of their men. One
of the 24sh Mass was killed.
| The enemy left Hamilton, abandoning his
earthwofks pFecipitately. We move from this
place In two hours to take Tarboro, on Tar
river. The gunbosts will 90 operate with Us.
| The North State and some other gunboat
had an engagement day before yesterday on
Tar river. Our marches have been made with
great rspidity. Expect shortly better and
more important news than have referred to
here. s....
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 10th says: Il
appears the enemy landed large forces at Wssh.
ington on Sunday and advanced toward Hsmil.
ton and took possession Of that town. tie re.
ported they destroyed nearly the entire place.
Their force there is reported to be about ten
thousand infantry, with forty pieces Of artil.
lery, and considerable force Of cavalry. They
are also reported to have landed large force
CT Palmyra, Halifax county, some twenty .fve
or thirty miles from Weldon. General Pet
tig'ew commands the Confederate forces at
Weldon.
The Yankees are said to be commanded by
Sen. Foster. There was report on Saturday
that an engagements occurred In the Vicinity Of
Tarboro on Thursday. =