Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-07
From New York.

New YoRK, Aug. G.
The Tribune says, from enquiries at the Quar-
termaster Generals efGce, We are informed that as
nearly as can be ascertained, % 500 men have al
ready been enro led in the State of New York un-
der the call for 2.O,' 100 volunteers.
Commodore Il. Webb, the well known ship
builder, has contracted with the government to
build an iron steaT ram,to DO covered with o-inch
iron, to have two revolving turrets like the Asni
tor. Tne bows to be covered with l2-ineh iron,
and to have solid ircr ram, half the length Uf
the vessel. Pr CO one and quarter millions.
4 letter from Harrison's Landing .ays Gen.
Hooker has received his appoinsm ment as Maj Gen
A letter from the gunboat Paul Jones, Of the
Goth, gives the report Of an assault on rebel bat
.sry in Osssches river, BY the Paul Jones. Una
dlia, Huron and Malgie. They sheled the
works for two hours, indlcsins serious damage and
receiving mono.
The new commander Of Gen. Hatch's brigade,
in Con. Banks corps, is Gen. Buford, Of the ID
Of Cavalry.
Telsgrams to the Richmond Enquirer
SAvANsAH, July 30.
Five gunboats opened on our batteries At Cen
sis Point, yesterday morning. An engagement
ensued lasting several hours resulting in the re-
rulse Of the gunboats. 1t is thought one Of them
was considerably damaged. The quarters Of the
tort were damaged by shells. Nobody hurt On
our side.
LYNcBBusG, VI July 30.
A special dispatch to the R.p.blican, dated
Narrows Of New River, the 2Sth, says: Gallant
Mai. Bailey, comma nding four companies Of cav
airy, in all about $50 men. sent to the rear Of the
enemy by Col McCsusland, stormed Summers
vile, Friday at daylight, and killed and captured
the entire garrison, including the Lieut.. Col. CON-
msnding, named Starr, three other commissioned
officers aud sixty-two non-conmissioned officers
and pr,vates. Not being able 10 bring away the
stores, Major Bailey burnt them.
From the Richmond Eraminer Of the I'd:
TUPE.LO, July 30.
Information received 1T headquarters states that
the West, has taken Cortland, Ala capturing 159
prisoners and six cars Orr loss was two killed
and eight wounded. The citizens Of Cortland are
frantic with delight At our appearances. Our next
destination 10 Chattanooga. Three Yankee Cap
.ains and Liestenants oaptsred have arrived
states that on the 9eth he attacked the enemy at
Cortland sad tosk j33 prisoner. The eDsmy's
loee was killed and wounded. Our loss one. He
also captured six wsgons, with horses, and equip
mepts Of four companies, and quantity Of sup
plies, including 500 bushsl. of corn 10 sacks. The
DEPOT telegraph line bridge and tres,le work were
destroyed. Gen. Armstrong defeated the enemy
It Queen Creek, the same day, taking IA prison.
ers. Rssencrans's division is 1t Iuscumbis.
steamer Jos. Bue has arrived here with New
Col Hickman 9th n. J, proceeded to Young
Cress roads, at head Of White Oak river. where
they had skismish with party Of rebels. and
etely routed them. Col. Hickman. Surgeon
Woodruff and 8 privates were slightly wounded.
Thr Obwuevci0I states that an important secret
exr xredition, consisting Of one small steamer and
few picked mep, has left enc Of our naval depots,
and viii be he.rd Of in . few days.
Admi.al 10 dsboro and Fleet Captain Case.
hsvs asked 70 b relieved from their prescott con
mand. Rumor ssys Capt. Wilkes viii take Gelds-
boros place. and Capt Pcrtsr Of northern fotiiIa,
will be f.g officer Of the Naval forces before
Richmond.
Reports from Gen Pope's headquarters, etats
that the rebels are concentrating their forces at
0o'dousvilis, wish sn evident intention % attack
Con. Pope.
The Post processes 70 have reliable information
from Richmond th 1t the entire rebel army never
ssossded 100000. The forces shout Riohmond
ssaeh q ~ AsAsgt hst $4,000 nsps sf wAsa