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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12
legislative Summary.

Most of the time yesterday the Senate de-
voted to the consideration of the Drafting
Bill, and it finally died. If no provision is
made for the manner of dr. fitting it will be
governed by the orders of the War Depart
ment. A Bill was passed authorizing the
Governor to furnish horses, arms, ETC., for the
force to be sent against the Indians. Last
winters dover Bill was amended. Bill ap-
propriating money to meet extraordinary ex-
penses of the Executive Office, and for relief
of disabled soldiers, was passed. The road
law was amended; Bill providing for lease
of convict labor was passed. A number Of
Bills were introduced and referred, and the
House File was referred. A great deal of
business was dispatcl. ed, Notwithstanding the
Drafting Bill.
Quite number of bills of local interest
were introduced in the House. Among the
bills are the following: A Bill increasing the
powers of County Boards of Supervisors, and
the Senate Bill amendatory Of the act for the
protection of the northwestern frontier. A
resolution was introduced by Mr.. Gault in
structing our Senators and Representatives in
Congress to use their influence to have law
passed providing that all able-bodied men be-
tween the ages of eighteen and forty five, who
shall for any reason claim exemption from
military duty, shall be deprived Of the benefit
of the homestead law. 1t was referred to
the appropriate committee. The Soldiers Vo-
ting Bill, drawn by Mr. Lane, was previously
amended and ordered engrossed for third
reading. The County Bounty Bill was also
ordered engrossed. A joint resolution was
passed, fixing the time of adjournment at
Wednesday noon The question of exempt
ing the Quakers from military duty was post
poned till this afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Moines Register, 9Th. .U.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

The LAST OF THE REBEL PR1soNERs.-In
stalments of the rebel prisoners in Oamt
Butler, at Springfield, and in Camp Douglas
at Chicago, have been shipped southwark
from day to day during the past week, and
the last Of them left the former { amp on Sun
day, and the last ef those in Camp Doug.
las will leave to day Those at indianapolis
have already all been shipped South.
Thus is our Government re Iieved of the ex.
pense of supporting some twenty thousand
rebels, and thus will that number of rein
forcements be added to the rebel army in the
South west. But at the same time cur west
ern officers and soldiers who have been or
may be captured, will be released from their
imprisonment or parole, to rejoin our army,
and they will be glad to get back.
The barracks in Camp Douglas will now
undergo a thorough cleaning and repairing,
to the comfortable accommoda-
ton of own Chicago Journal, 9th.
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Fifteen regiments of Illinois troops ha,

Fifteen regiments of Illinois troops have
been ordered into Kentucky. e.
Three hundred sailors from Boston are on
their way to Cairo to do duty on the Missis.
sippio or Ohio. g str ~
Gen. Green Clay Smith has assumed COM
mand of all the troops about Covington and
Newport, KY, opposite Cincinnati. -..'
The new Illinois regiments at Cairo have all
been armed within day or two with arms
that were recently captured from the rebels
down the river. -s 9y
On Wednesday of last week, at Chicago,
the boiler of the steam tug, the Union, explo-
ded, instantly killing Capt. Timothy Daily,
who commanded the boat, Capt Thomas S.
Boyd, Harbor Master of the Port of Chicago,
and Mr.. Geo. W. Greerson, the fireman, and
badly injuring several others, all single men.
On the same day Capt. Henry Stevens, of
the Dredge boat No. 5, was suddenly killed by
a heavy piece Of iron being thrown against
his breast by the bursting Of the friction
wheel, leaving wife and four children.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

law The editor of the Muscatine Jouyna
has sued the editor of the Muscatine Couris,
for libel, claiming, as we understand, five
thousand dollars damages. As the Courier
man is Mahony candidate for Congress, and
probably foolish enough to suppose he has I
chance to be elected. we think he will be able
to get off for a much less sum. If his attor'
ney will but put in this fact as a plea in mi t
igation, we are satisfied that any jury in the
land will conclude that he is quite irresponsl
BILE for anything he may write Of anybody. Try
it, Thayer it is sure to win. We don't cAarg
you anything for this advice, either. But af
ter you succeed, by adopting it, in "outAank
ing" the Journal, we shall not object to rea
sonable fee.-Hapkeye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12
Important from Europe.
END OF THE ITALIAN REBELLION
GARIBALDI CAPTURED. ..-.e ..s

CAPE RACE, Sept. 8.
The Australasian, from Liverpool, 3Oth,
and Queenstown, 31st, arrived Sunday fore
noon,
LATEST VIA QUEENSTOWN -
Paris, SOFIA telegram just received in
this city states that Garibaldi had been de-
feated, wounded and captured. I'D
London, 31st.-The Moniteur says that
the instruction which threatened to compro-
mise the distress Of Italy has terminated
Garlbaidi, after very sharp conflict, was
compelled to surrender. An Italian frigate
was ordered to convey him to Spezzia. The
blockade of the Italian coast is ordered to be
raised. 1850 s@ aei sf "a
Paris, 31st.-The capture Of Garibaldi is
fully confirmed. .-,s.s--. ..s,...,.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

wGeo. N Sanders, the rebel emissary to
England. travelled through the Northern
States in the costume and affecting the char
acter of an English miner. He played bis role
to perfection, deceiving Provost Marshals, toll
bridge keepers, and even the landlord of the
Clifton House on the Canada side, who refused
him room till he shook handful of " green
backs" before his astonished eyes,
lie was soon surrounded by distinguished
traitors, headed by Elk Governor Moorhead of
Kentucky, and lionized to his hearts content.
He sailed for England, after brief stay in
Canada, Boosting that he was authorized to
tender such advantageous terms as could not
fail to secure the countenance Of England.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

A LEGAL Observation-Disclosures now
Judge Button, Of Connecticut, says: " Mel
Their the President nor Congress can emanci-
pate slaves, any more than they can grant
bills of divorce. They cannot unmake slave,
because they never made one. They can free
slaves by con6scation, but this power should
be used not to benefit slaves, but only to
crush the rebellion" And SO it will be used
as soon as tn, sixty days grace given by the
Presidents proclamat' on shall have elapsed
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

STEAMER HANNIBAL Cry SuNK.-The above
steamer, bound from Keokuk to St. Louis
when between GAINESVILLE and Louisiana
about half way to this port, seems to have
struck snag or other obstruction for she lay
sunk in some six feet Of water, and listed
when passed by the T. L. McGill. The boat
will be raised without much trouble Her car
go is doubtless damaged.-M. Louis Demo.
Graf, 9Th. -s.s.s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

The following is the apportionment of the
militia to be drafted into the service Ct the
requisition Of the President for 300, 600 mill
tiamen from the several States, as follows
Pennsylvania. 45,32l..; New York, 5o,7O5
Ohio. sc, 1858; Illinois, 26, 14S ; Massachusetts,
1909; Indiana, 2l,25o; Wisconsin, II, 9o4;
Virginia. 1850; Vermont. 1898 Rhode Is
land, 2,7l2; Connecticut, 7,145 Delaware
1920 Iowa, 1880 Maine. 5000; Mary.
land, 1892; Michigan. 1866 Minnesota
1881 New Hampshire. 5,053; New Jersey
lo,47s; Missouri, s,721; Tennessee, 1900
Kansas, ITO.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

TROOPS AT DUBUQUE.-There are now thirty.
five companies in the city, and within tho
next forty eight hours five more are expected
here. Some eight or more are assigned to
this rendezvous. besides the Irish Regiment.
making six in all. ssg FTg>,
Gen. Heron leaves this afternoon for the
purpose of taking up his headquarters at St.
Louis until his division is made I'D. He is
active and untiring in his exertions to bring
his men forward in time to participate in. the
great events which are transporting within
the next few months. Dubuque Nmss, Sent.
1fk.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

The 33d Regiment, which is to rendezvous
at this place, will be commanded by our
fellow townsman Col. Sam'l A. Rice The
Lieut. Col. is G. H. Mackey of Keokuk county
and j. D. Gibson Of Marion co. is Major.
The regiment will be composed of three COM
panies from Keokuk county under Capts Yea
ger, Mackey, Forrest, three from Marion un-
dea Capts. Boydstone, Whipple, and ---
--, and four from this county under Capts
Walker, Loaand Comstock, and Mcintosh
Oskaloosa Herald
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

~ As may be seen by the orders from
the War Department published this morning,
restriction on travel has been removed, the
cause for the order having ceased to exist.
We are glad to hear this,as it has been great
inconveince to business men and others. 1t
has, however, accomplished great good in
preventing white-livered 'sneaks" from steal
ing away. As the country can afford now to
dispense with these gentry, we hope to see them
clear out lively, but we fear that now the dan
ger Of their precious lives being passed by the
prompt volunteering of sOhih men. they will
stay with US awhile longer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

WHOM TO ADDRESS AT WAsHINGToN-TMPoR-
rANr TO BUSINESS MEN.-As there are many
who wish to communicate with the different
bureaus of the War Department., memoran
DUN of the proper persons to address may be
useful to our readers ,4.
AN letters relating t, pay Of soldiers on
furlough or in hospitals, should be addressed
| 70 Gen 3. F. Lanard, Paymaster General,
Applications for back pay and the 800
bounty OF deceased soldiers should be address.
ed to Hon. B. 3. Frech, Second Auditor.
Applications for pay OF Transfers, employ
ees of the ouartermaster' department, or for
horses killed in service, should be addressed
to Hon. I. At inson, Third Auditor.
Applications relating to pay or bounty in
ted to Hon. Hobart Rerrien, Fourth Auditor.
should be addressed to Adjutant General
Lorenzo Thomas
Be OF Coop CHEER Hopeful men find
| it difficult to keep their temper just now.
There are so many "mourners going about the
streets" as if all was lost. They could look
| gallows and could whimpcr no worse ifStone-
wall Jackson had them by the throat a.
This will never do first, because it is all
wrong in itself, and, secondly, because there
is no excuse for it. The rebellion must be
put down by shot and shell, and not by de-
mure looks or sepuchral utterances.
'Be Of good cheer; y for, while the victory
will come in due time, there is too much hard
work to be done to achieve tito have those
willing to work discouraged or aBgsrsd by
the groans and gloomy forebod;ngs of faint
hearted and weakened patriots. albany
! Evening Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

The BANDS TO BE REsToRED.-It is under
stood that distinguished General in the
Union army, now in the field, is endeavoriog
to have all the bands of music of the regular
regiments sent to the scene Of action. He is
said to have represented that it increases the
enthusiasm of the troops in a great measure.
The bands are at present kept chiefly on re-
cruiting service. . t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

~ Mrs Julia Gardiner Tyler, wife of the
late traitor ex-president Tyler, is on her way
North. She is native of Long Island, N. Y,
and it is understood that she goes to the old
homestead to pass the remainder of her days.
She has her six children with her.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

wThe Grenada Appea', the greatest liar
of all the rebel papers, says the confederate
feet has captured the forts below New Or.
leans, and also reports that our troops, on
evacuating Baton Rouge, took away all the
machinery of the Penitentiary, and made
the convicts enlist These two stories are Of
equal improbability. H .,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

H The Chicago Journal thinks Genera
Mcclellan is heading formidable force in the
direction of Harper's Ferry, to intercept Stone.
wall jackson. If this is true supposition
itexplains the absence of Gen. Mcclellan from
Washington, mentioned in yesterdays dis
patches. We sincerely hope it is true. We
see no reason why Jackson should not be
trapped and caught with his entire force be-
fore he is ten days older.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

Truth BY MrsTAKE.-A printer in setting up
the line, Hell has no fury like a woman scorn-
ed" by some oversight left out the and made
it read He'll has no fury like woman
corned" A slight departure from the text,
but none whatever from the truth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

SD. A. Mahony, of the Dubuque Her.
aid, who is now lying in the traitors prison
in Washington, has written = letter which
is published in the Herald, accepting the NOM
ination to Congress which small gang Of
rebel sympathisers at Dubuque recently ex-
tended to him. Every man who had part
in making this nomination, and every man
who is unpatriotic enough to vote for pub
lie enemy ofthe Government fof Congress,
deserves to share Mahony's prison and bis
fate Chicago Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

~ A correspondent of the New York
Tribune makes some very severe structures
on Gen. Pope's conduct in the recent battles
He accuses Pope and Mcdowell of criminal
insuficiency, and holds them responsible fol
recent reverseS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

60 The Mahony Democrats. of the john
son District, nominated Hon. I. s. Parvin as
candidate for member of the Board Of Edu-
cation. Mr. Parvin peremptorily declines to
run, and hints that political companionsihp
with Mahony is not a pretty thing by any
means =. ------- - :. ID
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

ma The reported resignation of Secretary
Stanton, printed in our paper last week, from
the New York Herald and World, is not
true. 1T isan old rumor, already contradicted.
and how it got on the wires and into print
again, il mystery to ~. There 10 no truth
init
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

TIE ARMY ON THE UPPER PoroMAc.-A
Washington correspondent, writing last Wed
nesday, says:
''It is now thought that hundred thous-
and troops will be sent up the river to Pools
vile, Point of Rocks and Harper's Ferry
We have large force now at Harper's Ferry,
and Gen. Wool went up this morning tc
command them in person."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

An ABUNDANCE or ARMs-The Washing
ton Republican says that the reports of the
scarcity Of arms are entirely without founda-
ton. 1t says the arrangements for the future
insure full supply.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

WGen. Butler has called out the free
colored militia of Louisiana, whose services
the rebels were DESTROYS of securing year or
more ago. Q
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ssPlace SiSel mt the Head OF the
Army.'

ARMY
The following petition is being extensively
circulated in New York:
To Hon. e. NJ. Stanton, Secretary Of War.
SIR: Place SIGEL at the head of the army
This is the wish of every soldier in the field,
and every loyal citizen at home. He alone is
capable Of conducting successfully military op-
erations. .i @
Nwou'd restore The COM idencs Q the people,
1t would create general satisfaction You
will have to do it sooner or later. Let it be
done now and at once.
You will then see adifferent management Of
affairs.
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Iowa News.

@Dr. Hughes has been removed from
the charge of the u S. General Hospital, at
Keokuk, and Dr. Marsh takes his place.
FY Sam. T. Marshall, of Keokuk, under
arrest for violating the law and trying to fleece
the volunteers, has been paroled by the Pro
vost Marshal of that city, under bonds Of
IS, 900, conditioned that he report himself
dailv
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

~ The New York Independent estimates
that there are two hundred millions of dollars
idle in the banks of New York City. This
vast sum is waiting and watching the move
ments of our army.
GEN. PHELPS SUCCESSOR T. W. Sher-
man, better known as Port Royal Sherman,
has sailed for New Orleans to supercede Gen.
Phelps, who is coming home to enter luna
tic asylum.
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POPE CHARGED WITH IMBECILITY
AND McDOW ELL WITH TREACH-
cry.
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As TO Intervention, Ben. Butler says -
"When It canes to that, shall call on Africa
to intervene"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

10000 REBEL TROOPS IN MARY
-..r. LAND.
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W.The annual State election occurred in
Vermont on Tuesday, the I'd inst. The vote
was very light, the war distracting the atten~
ton of the people from politics, and what re-
turns have been received indicate that Gov.
Holbrook is almost unanimously reelected.
The s'Peace- Democratic" candidate hasn't votes
enough to elect man for hog.reeve In de-
cent sized town.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

A GOOD many skedaddlers went to Havana
to avoid the draft, and are now in heap of
trouble from the danger of still more fearful
enemy the yellow fever. The men who are
so cowsrdly as to run away, are just the ones
who will be sure to die from yellow jack.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

az The Special Committee Of the Ken
lucky Legislature has made report declining
the adoption of the system Of gradual eman-
cipation proposed by the President.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

A CORRESPONDENT the New York C:mnser-
eial Advertiser suggests that after the war is
over it might be advisable to send few men
to Nassau and shovel that little island nuisance
into the sea.
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Charges Against Mcdowell.


All our wounded soldiers, together with Of
ficers, and everybody with whom we convers.
ed, says our reporter, charges all the blame o.
Saturdays d feat to General Mcdowell
They say he let Longstreet in through the
gap purposely, and in every way during the
battle, managed to actually aid the enemy
In short, they call him a traitor. Now, we
trust that this matter will be investi
gated, and we sincerely hope it may moi
prove true, but that the General did his best.
Certain it is, there is universal complaint Of
Gen. Mcdowell
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-12

NEW REGULATION FOR ARRESTS FOR
Z DISCOURAGING ENLISTMENTS. =.
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Interesting Statement Of a Returned
Surgeon in regard to matters in the
Rebel Army. ........ r.. ee.....,. H.
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'TELEGRAPH|C.

'TELEGR GRAPHIC.
3 iRErorrxD sxPaEssLr JouRsAL.l
No Further Restric ton on Travel.
NEW REGULATION FOR ARRESTS FOR
Z DISCOURAGING ENL[STMENTS. r..
Rebels Invade Maryland /!
Frederick CITY In their Possession.
Our Forces Fall back to Harper's Ferry
TREACHERY OF THE INHABITANTS
ABOUT POOLESVILLE. zig -
Interesting Statement Of a Returned
Surgeon in regard to matters in the
Rebel Army. .-.. re..,. T.
THE REBELS REINFORCED BY $4,000
-riS3i MEN FROM RICHMOND. ., l@'
Our Forces Evacuate Acquia Creek
Hltli 30 -
-.. CALIFORNIA NEWS.
-+Ht AH --O--- D. si''. g..
FROM MEMPHIS.
--O--
Latest from the invading
Rebel Army.-l Is Advance
near Hanover, Pa.
POPE CHARGED WITH IMBECILITY
AND McDOW ELL WITH TREACH-
cry.
$50, 900 REBEL TROOPS IN MARY
-f.ra. LAND. s
Gen. MCDOWELL ARRESTED
Capture Of a Steamer on the Ten
nessee by the Rebels.
ANOTHER FIGHT IN MINNESOTA.
Indian Alarm on the Missouri
SlOpe---Appeai for Help.
DEMOCRACY WIPED OUT IN CALL
uan.oT FORNIA.
REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH IN MAINE
The Rebels i'm possession Of
HascrstOwn, Md.
| -O
speculations Relative to the Movements
a Of Stonewall Jackson.
The Guerrilla Quantrill still at Large
He Captures a Town in Kansas.
INDIAN HOSTILIT[ES IN DACOTAH
Gen. Pope to take Command IL,
| Minnesota.
TWO RAILROAD ACCIDENTS e
| .. SOLDIERS KILLED.
Cen Schenck Nonin tod fnr conoraee
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Latest from the invading
Rebel Army.-lts Advance
near Hanover, Pa.
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The Guerrilla Quantrill still at Large
He Captures a Town in Kansas.
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speculations Relative to the Movem ents
of StoneWall Jackson.
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The Rebels i'm possession Of
HagcrstOwn, Md.
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THE REBELS REINFORCED BY $500
-eiS9f MEN FROM RICHMOND. e 9, r
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INDIAN HOsTILIT[Es IN DACOTAH

Gen. Pope to take Command II
Minnesota.
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DEMOCRACY WIPED OUT IN CALI
u.iu..T- FORNIA.
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Gen. MCDOWELL ARRESTED

Capture of a Steamer on the Ten
sr nessee by the Rebels. .,
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REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH IN MAINE
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Our Forces Evacuate Acquia Greek
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CALIFORNIA NEWS.
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A. R. SMITH,
n. c. HuDsoN,
j. BAREscH,
And others,
Committee Of Safety.

~ -, LOUISVILLE, sept. 3.
Last Thursday foraging party from
Cumberland Gap encountered party of reb-
els, Z miles distant. Federal loss / killed, 8
wounded. The rebels were driven away with
considerable loss, as they were exposed to a
raking fire from 32-pounder. ISL.
The rebels destroyed the water stations at
Benson and Bagdad, on the Louisville and
Frankfort Railroad, and tore up a hundred
yards of track at Bagdad.
Rumors are quite general here but where
OF Headquarters have not been advised, and
do not credit, that Gen. Thomas L. Critten-
den vanquished portion of Bragg's forces
near Gallatin, Tenn; also that Bragg's en-
tire forces are crossing Cumberland river with
a view Of invading Aorthern Kentucky.
A party of rebels went on Saturday to West
Point, at the mouth of Salt River, intending
to capture any trading boats there, but YAM,
oosed ON ascertaining all such boats had been
removed to the Indiana shore. s
Southern line working to Russellville and
Franklin, Ky. ~.
. -bas HARRISBURG. Sept. g..
A rebel deserter who arrival Of uopoyor
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-, = ,HIa.. HARRISBURG. Sept. 9.
A rebel deserter, who arrived at Hanover,
reports the rebels at Frederick 100, 900 strong
NO important intelligence has been received
from Hanover, or any point on the Northern
Railroad.
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FROM MEMPHIS.