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Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11
News From Kentucky.


Dcfcnt OF Rebel GueriIIas by tRc Ezeu,c
Rebels with severe Loss at Russciiviiie--
Absurd reports Put in Circ"iniion =
Evacuation Of Bardste wn by the Rebels
Defeat of the Guerrilla John Morgan
A. Great Hattie Expected, sc.
Louisville, Oct A, 1862.
The Southern line is working to Franklin, Ken.
lucky.
Clark county advices say that Jack Bruner,
with a company of rebels, went up the Red river
to capture Gen Townsend's Home Guards The
rebels were defeated with considerable loss
Col. ID. S. Bruce, sou in law of Gen Leslie
Combs, receives the highest commentator from
military circles here for his operations IA; Bow ling
Green.
The rebels burned the bridge near Asburn on
Monday night. Bruce Immediately sent thither
the Seventeenth Indiana and part Of the Eighth
Kentucky regiments; WHO rebuilt tile bridge
routed the enemy at Russellville, killing and
wounding ifty, taking fifteen prisoners and forty
horses and saddles, He also fuuted party al
Glasgow yesterday, taking tell prisoners, incud
ing Lieut. Col. CrGir, Capt. Brown aud Lieut.
Thomas
Leading rebels and officers of the rebel army
are circulating the most absurd stories in places
occupied by them. For instance, that Genera
Nelson was killed because he supported Presl-
dent Lincons recent emancipation proclamation
that Buell. resigned becaise Of that proclamation
but concluded to hold his position six days long
er, in the hope that Lincolh wonld amend tina
document The rebels are rigidly enforcing th'
rebel cousc,iption act wherever they have tenn
porary control.
Defeat Of John Morgan, the Rebel Guer
lila.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. a, 1862.
A Portsmouth, Ohio. dispatch TO Govcrno
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11
II ra nee.

The Journal dc ROaen shows that the de.
preston in the cotton trade had exercised
very beneficial influence ON French wooen
manufacturers. ..
The Paris Bourse was heavy at co., 15c. for
the rentes
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11
CAIRo, Oct. ), 1862.

Glorious news has been received to-day
from Corinth. The rebels arc routed md
reireating. Their loss is very heavy. Ours
is also large.
General Dodge sent message here from
Columbus to prepare for a large number Of
wounded.
Price, Van Dorm and Lowell were In COM
mand of the rebels, who numbered 10, 900.
Our troops are said to have acted nobly.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

CAIRo, Ort. 5, 1862.
We can get no distinct account of Fri
days battle at Corinth. On Saturday morn
ing General Price attacked General Rose.
Grams right, while Generals Van Dorm and
Lowell attacked his left.
The assault was made with great deter
mination. AT one time our centre was pen
etraled, and the rebels reached the Cornth
House, near the centre of the town.
They were met al the point OF the bayo-
net. General Van Dorm led his column
over an abatis on the left up to within fifty
yards of ditch.
They were exposed all the time to d
scathing fire of grape and canister, and
driven back by charge of the Twenty.
seventh Ohio and Eleventh Missouri.
The battle lasted till half-past eleven,
when the rebels began to retreat towards the
llatchie river.
The number of killed and wounded on
either side is not known.
General Hackleman was killed, and Gen.
raj Oglesby was dangerously wounded.--
Colones Smith, Gilbert and Mower are
wounded.
The rebel loss is reported much larger
than onrs. We have taken between seven
hundred and one thousand prisoners, moi
including the wounded.
The Mobile and Ohio railroad is not &C.
riously injured. The telegraph line has becu
repaired to Corinth.
General Hurlbut marched on Saturday tc
the south side of the Ilatchie river with q
large force, thus cutting off Prices retreat
General Rosecrans moved early this morn.
ing to renew the attack. Cannonading wa'
heard to-day in the direction Of these
forces.
General Price is in the forks of tn,
llatchie river, between Generals Hurlbu
and Rosecrans.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11
TIE PRESS DISPATCHES.
w AsMINGTON, Oct. ), ]

w ASHlNGTON, Oct. D, lcOE.
Official information has been received
here that the rebels, under Van Dorm, Price
and Lowell, yesterday attacked our forces at
Corinth, but ,ce'e repulSed with great slaugh-
ter, and 'etr Gated, Gearing their dead and
wounded on the feM Our forces are in full
pursuit. ...
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

In the list of casualties Of the 34th
N. G. Reg, at Manassas, were the names
of Col. Riddick and 1t. Col. Miller,
who were wounded. Both of them
survived only u few days. They lie
together, we are told, in the same
grave, deeply lamented by their COM
panions in arms.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

1t is reported that the Administra-
ton is inclined to favor proposition
Of Hon. Eli Thayer to occupy Florida
by colony Of armed emigrants, with
view to bringing it back into the Uh-
ion as a State. Florida like Texas,
was paid for to great extent by ma
tional money.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

W VIZ. LrSsHAM, JR., editor of the a r.
my q Many Journal, 33 School st.. Boston is
our sole agent for that city. Any contract en-
. tered into by him, for advertising or snbscrip.
tion on our account, will be ratified by U.s.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

1t is stated that sock manufactory
has been established in Wilmington,
which turns out 1000 pairs per day
If we mistake not, there is a similar
Factory in Fayetteville.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

We learn that the people of Fayette.
vile, on last Thanksgiving day, raised
upwards Of 800, and procured food
and distributed it among the poor Of
the town. Many were found much in
need. Fayetteville is one Of our clev,
crest old towns, and no people in the
State are more liberal or direct thei,
liberality in more proper channel
So says the Raleigh Standard.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

sB The Progress will be issued every
evening at S o'clock. Advertisements and no.
tices for publication mast be handed in by
10 l.2 o'clock a. NJ. if received after that
hour, they will lie over till the next day IT,
The Weekly Progress will be ready Satur.
a day lorenoons at 8 o'clock.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11
The Hynsuation ef sardbt0vvn By the
Kehs ls. Ytf
LOUISVILLE, Oct. S, 1862.

LOUISVILLE, Oct b, lbbz'
The Louisvills special despatch Of the I'd inst,
concerning the taking of 500 rebels By Rous.
sean's division, was incorrect. II was doubtless
based ON the ftict that an entire Georgia regi-
meat OF cavalry, $50 strong, was captured in the
early part of last week by Lieutenant Colonel
Howard Of the Second tndiana, commanding
hi, own and the Second and Third Kentucky,
" hicn surrounded and completely surprised the
rebels at breakfast, who surrendered without the
slightest resistance Colonel Crawford, com
n,anding the captured regiment, is ex Congress.
man and one of the Confederate Peace Commits
soners to Washington. These prisoners reached
here last evening.
| The rebels in large force evacuated Bardstown
yesterday morning at ten o'clock
Brigadier General Van Cleve. of Minnesota,
leading the advance Of General Crittenden's
corps, entered Baristown last evening at six
o'clock, eight hours after the evacuation th'Ieof
by the rebels and were TO pursue them this
morning. 'tg /
,umor has been Prev lent here that General
Sl's Union force was ath cke ] by Kirby Smith's
rebel force at Hardins, iile oday, aud driven
back four miles. This st ru nor is entirely dis
cred ted.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

General Oalevy and Cofonels Smith, Gil
bert and Mower Wcanded.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

The loss of the Sd Regiment N. G.
State Troops, in the battle Of the 18th,
is eight officers killed, twenty wound
ed, and three hundre. and fifty men
killed and wounded. Col. DeRossett
severely wounded; Lieut.. DcRosset
slightly. Capt. Meares, Lieut., Ounce
and perhaps Lieut.. Cowan are killed.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11
VIC O RY !!
The Rebels Repulsed with Gre'
Slaughter.
OUR TROOPS IN FULL PURSUl]
IMPORTANT MILITARY mo YEMEMS
Active Campaigns Re-Opcned sI
aiOnG the Entire Line.

The Union HsneraI HfsvvVvmTg'' 1h,.trsE
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11
The Whereabouts OF tlemcrni Gustav w.
smith.

From the Richmond Dispatch, Sept %.
We understand that the object OF seizng on
all soldiers found in tho streets-a process which
has been going on for several days-s to enforce
n regulation lately made requiring all who have
authority TO stay in Richmond to procure pass
fom he ofSce of Major General Gnstavns W.
smith. which is located in Belvin's Block, on
Twelfth street, For the information Of military
men to be affected thereby, we may state that the
command of Gen. Smith extends south Of the
line of Gen. Lees operations, and embraces
North Carolina All commanding within those
lin g. report to and receive their o,Aers fom his
headquarters
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

The Washington Republican under.
stands that Gen. McClellan's force
which took the field to drive the reb.
els out of Maryland, contained origi
nally $4,000 Of the new levics, tc
which additions have since been made
1t is the universal report that the new
regiments have fought admirably.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

Our thanks are due to Capt. Ash
croft, of the Phenix, for copy of the
N. Y. XeralG of the 9th inst.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

A victory over tie Indians.
The following despatch has been forwarded
to Gen lIalleck, by Gen. Pope, under date Of
Sept. Co.
Dispatches from Col. Sibley,jus received,
state that sharp engagement has taken place
with the Sioux near Yellow Medicines about
thirty Indians killed and many wounded Our
loss, five killed and thirty four wounded. The
Indians fell back toward Laglnparle, Siblsy
following.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

A quantity of letters received with
in few days, by flag of truce, may
be found at tho Post Office.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

A Portsmouth, Ohio. dispatch to Governor
Robinson says John Morgan, win thousand
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

Col. Thos. B. Bigger, who was late.
lv removed from the office Of Post
Master, in Richmond, and who was
superseded by Mr.. NJ. 0. Steger, of
the House OF Delegates, has been elect
ed by the people Of Richmond to fill
Mr.. Steger's place.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

Rev. G. II. Lake, a Univeraalist
preacher, who has been for some time
in this State, and whose health was
declining, while in Richmond, Va,
some days, was walking out near the
Spotswood Hotel, fell upon the pave
ment and expired in a few moments
from an attack of bleeding at the lungs
His remains have been brought to thi:
State.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-11

Defeat Of John Morgan, the Rebel Guer.
lila.
n.k
The national Republican., 1862-10-11

A DAsTARDLY AND CowARD AssAULT.-Mr
Frank Henry, of this city, one Of the reporters
Of the New York Times, was attacked by two
cowardly ruffaH last evening, opposite Gro
ver's Theatre, On Pennsylvania avenue. and
most shockiugly auo brutally beaten, with TIN
evident intent to kill on the par, OF the assail-
ants. He ia now 10 very critical condition
It3 supposed this attack was made in conss-
quencs of an article which sppearei'in 'bi:
paper yesterday morning, giving an account o
an assault upon coiored man. Two hack
men who witnessed this outrage, and came tc
the assistance of Mr.. Henry, are requested tc
report at this offi,e what they know of th'
matter, that the scoundrels may be brought tc
jnsice Mr.. Henry had nothing to do with tht
article 10 question. He i not employed upol
this paper. 1t is time these Iuffiaus wer'
| brought to Justice.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11
Post flee Affairs.

During the last quarter, ending with Ssptem.
Der, The Post Office Department Issued to post.
masters lO3, $685. postage stamps, as Is shown
by the bill Of the National Bank Note COMPANY.
These stamps represent the aggregate amount
Of s3ll6,OG4 or 8 ,34J sl6 more than for The
quarter ending with the 3Oth Of June. large
proportion Of the last is.us IL yet in the hands
of poslmasters, unsoldi though 10 doubt half
million Of dolars worth oi stamps are 10 cir
culation az currency. Th. National Bank Note
| Company has furnished pnsisgs stamps, ar vel,
as Treasury note currency, far in advance oi
the contract, and are constantly extending their
facilities for Increased daily supplies.
| A foreigner has fled bis application with
specimens) for patent for variCus uses made
of maize shucks. Ths varieties include yarn
maize cloth, paper OF beautiful qualities, (white
and coored) from silk to parchment texture
maize G)ur, &c.
In view OF the extraordinary d,HrOVaries oi
| gold in the several United States Territories.
and considering the increased neccg-lti- nC tho
Government, COngreas will, At the ensuing
session, be asked 10 enact some measure by
which considerable part OF the treasure may
thr lugh miners, be secured for public uses.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11

A GREAT ATTRACTION FOR AMUSEMENT SEEK
ERs.-We are to have P. 7. Barnums most at
trsctve exhibitions here next week. There
will be, in this great show, the greatest con
sresatiou Of separate and distinct amusement
features ever attempted in America. The ex
hibi'ion will be given, for few days only, oil
the lot now occupied by the American Circus
Tenth street and Louisiana avenue. Barnum'e
famous dwarf-the $50 1909 Mutt; Tom Thumb;
the California Adams performing grizzly bears;
the famous Albino family; Madame Tournaire,
the great French rider; Dan Gardner; r. Hem
mings; G. Derious, aud a complete equestrian,
gymnastic, and acrobatic corps-the best in the
couu,ry-will commence their exhibitions on
Saturday afternoon next, and continue every
afternoon and night Mr.. P. 7. Barnum himself
will be present at every exhibition.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11

To the vartaus soiaisrA' Relief Assoeia-
tion, Of the District oi 0DiNmbia.
AT an adjourned meeting Of the Union Sol
diere' Relief Association, held on Wednesday
evening, Oct. lst, II was
Resolved, That II 10 tue sense Of this o0nven.
tion that the several "Relief Associations
within The District Of Columbia be requested
10 appoint one delegate from eaoh Of their as
sociattons, respectively, to act ~ a general
committee Of conference upon all matters per.
tanning to the sanitary condition Of our soldiers
In hospital or elsew here, which committee
should moet and organize As early rs practi
cable. .'~
IL was also voted that each Soldiers, Relic
Association, of the DISTRICT Of Colambia, be re
quested to appoint delegate, and that he be
ootthsd by the secretary OF this meeting Il
meet al Temperance Hall, II street, on Bat
urday evsrips, October II at7 O'clock, tO.acI
upon the resolution. 4 Al ErH
In accordance with the Instructions of The
convention, notify you that meeting Of dele
gates will be held on Saturday evening, 0cto
ber II, at 7 O'Clock. at Temperance Hall, on I
street, and you are requestsd to send dele
gate. JOHN A FowLE,
I.. A.'' Secretary.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11
THE WAR IN KENTUCKY.
A FIERCE BATTLE IN PROGRESS
TIE REBELS MAKE AN UNSUCCESSFUL
FLANK MOVEMENT.
THE DEFEAT AND DISPERSION OF NOR
CANS ARMY CONFIRMED.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 9-The battle at Perryville
Of which brief report has already been pub
lished, commenced carly in the morning by an
artillery duel, which continued all day. Gen
McCook's corps was engaged alone.
Abont o'clock the rebels made an effort tt
turn the left flank Of our position, when des
perate fighting eusued at close quarters. The
rebels were here driven back with heavy los I.
The battle continued I'll dark, when both par.
ties rested
General Terrell Crebel) vas mortally wound
ed. Also. Colonel Webster, of the Ninth Ohio
The rebel General Jackson was killed. The
report of the death oi General Rousseau IL NO,
confirmed.
The Union loss is estimated at two thousand
killed and wounded. The rebel lpss ia thought
to be greater
General Crttenden and General Gilbert have
reinforce d General McCook and the battle has
been resumed this morning.
General Dumont's success over the rebels
Morgan and Scott, at Frankfort, Is fully con-
frmed. Morgan entered Frankfort yesterday
morning at o'clock, with his own and Scott't
cavalry, 5000 strong. meeting no opposition
This morning Dumont moved on the rebels
from Shelbyville, and at noon kpd routed them
The rebels are said to be dispersed and wan
dering over the adjacent hills, endeavoring L
avoid Dumonts pursuing forces. II not all
captured, the command will be completely
broken up. The rebels destroyed the turnpike
bridge before they were attacked.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11

Growers TnEATRE.--This popular resort ha-
been filled with much pleased auditors for the
past week. We looked to see a precsptible
falling OF there this week, as these are hardly
the times for mimic tragedy, when real trage-
dies are enacting on the field of battle as Ter
riac and startling as the world ever saw. The
people have enough Of the sombre from the
battle fields of our distracted country.
Still E. L. Davenport Is so good an actor,
that the people have thronged to see him, anu
each night have been pleased with bis delinea
ton Of some of shskspeare's great characters
go faithfully portrayed by this truly able man
We should not neglect, in this connection, to
make proper mention Of young actor, Mr.
Cbarlse Barron, who has sustained, during The
week, the leading characters with Mr.. Dsven-
port, such as Pythias, Iago, Richmond, &C., will
great credit. Mr., Barron, as we have said, /
quite young MAI, but be is making that rapit
Improvement 10 the histrionio art, that, shoul'
be persevere, he will soon attain to high repu
tation as an actor. His style of acting and o
slocution will bear yet more chastenirg, and b.
should avoid certain stage mannerisms whicl
can be better pointed out to him, by bis teach
ers. than by ourself His Improvement sine
| we fret knew him has been very rapid an
commendable, and he deserves much praise.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Observation-Disclosures ID BY
THE REBELS.
They (rOX al HantO,k Three Thousand Slrons
Chamborsburg Surrendered.
Late from Cairo.

HAKgISBuRG, Oct. 1870 p. m ---(iovcrnor
Curtin has just received The ing dispatch
from Col. Mcclure al Chainbersburg: %
Mercersburg was occupied by Stuart's rebel
cavalry to-day, and they are now advancing
on Chambersburg.
(Mercersburg Is 10 franklin county, Penn
sylvaDia, sixty-two miles southwest of Har-
risburg) They took horses and all other pro.
perty they wanted at Merceraburg, offering
rebel scrip for IT, They did no injury to In
dividuals, thatI have heard Of The force 10
estimated at 5000.
The rebels are certainly advancing on Cham
bersburg. They have cut the Bedford tele-
graph wire. They are reported as being neal
81. Thomas, seven miles from Cbambersburg.
There is no doubt whatever Of their being Al
Mercersburg. They will certainly give ne q
call TO night.
We had the rumor at o'clock but 1t was
not credited. We can make no resistance, as
il would only exasperate and cause wanton
destruction Of property and life.
[sEC md DIsrATcBl
CHAMBERsBURG, Oct. 10-S O'Clock p. m
About fifteen men on horseback are 10 town
with caIbines ana flag of truce. They want
TO zee the principal men Of the town. They
have large force about one mile from town
aud will enter within an hour.
LATEST.
Col. Mcclure and Provost Marshal Kimmel
have gone two miles frcm town, to meet the
rebel commander. Nothing can be done, ex
cept to surrender. We look for the whole
force 10 half an hour. They crossed the Po-
tom,c at Hancock, and came over the country
to the Ptisburg turnpike. The deposits Of the
lChambersburg Bank had not been returned
from New YoIk since the late raid. Governor
Curtin is now pushing troops up the Valley.
HARRIsBURG, Oct. 10.-Dispstches just re-
ceived from Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, con-
firm the news OF the occupation Of Chambers
burg. The advance rebel force consists Of ,00t
cavalry and six pieces OF artillery.
CAIRO, Oct. 9-The reported death Of Gen
Ogltsby, from wounds at Corinth, is incorrect
The rumor of the Federal occupation o
Grand Junction IL not confirmed. Our troop
occupy Riepzl. We have chased Price to Rid
ley, and, go far as can be ascertained, the chas'
Is still kept up.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11
From San FranCiscO.

San FRANCrsco, Oct. 9--The ship Twilight
cleared for New York today, carrying 1000
bales Of woo' l7O 900 hides; 225 bales cotton
drill; 1000 bags copper ore; $4,000 gallons
spirits turpentne, aud 800 caslt. of tallow, all
valued at quarter Of million of dollars.
Sales If 5000 bbls, crushed sugar at l4lc.;
10000 6rkiUs butter st 25c,; 100 boxes candles
at l1fals@', Tobacco has declined 25 per ct.
for the best brands from tho highest prices
probably a quarter Of a million Of pounds will
be shipped for New York by the next clipper.
Free sales of wool made at 81. Wheat sla
sl60 per 100 pounds for export
The national Republican., 1862-10-11

CEALED PROPOSALS. are invited tai the s9i
= day Of 0ctobsr, until u m, for furn,shipg ths
subsistenes Depai smsut with 10000 Barrels OF
Flour.
Bids will be received for what 10 known ss No.
No. ., and No ., and for any portion less thsu the
30 600 barrelf.
Bids for the different gradss should bs upon sep
araie sheets Of paper No bid will Be entertained
up,ess he bidder 10 preent to respond 10 his bid.
barrels daily, delivered either at . Govern men,
Warehouses 10 Geo, gstQwL, or at the Railroad De
rot at Wssh.: gton, u. y. y,
The usual Gevernment inspection NfN be made
Just before the Flour iss eceivsd. 80.
The barrels to be head lined.
Bids will be accompanied By On oath Of allegiance
a. d G. s, L. S. A at washpgton, d c., and en-
dorset "Prope Jals tor Fitur." oct II
The national Republican., 1862-10-11
w a ~ 1aY1 our III -.

Ihe undersigned, an associate of Dr. Il. T..
TRAIL IN an lnrtttu ion In New York for the II
~ rio or WAter Cure treatment Of the sick, Is on
yIsit 10 Warrington, TO establish similar institu
tim 10 th'l city for the treatment Of Army Ofoers
should ,ufhcisnt ioducGmy nts be offered for him
do % 'iuzens Of Washing aud per ons who are
po-Gn7, IiCtel and Bo1Tiiug hous9 prophet 70, or
other psrsors who b ys property suitable for the
tu IH'sa, OF money 10 ihvest In n bni dog that In
Onlcsr- nt the Army, VIII from sickness, are unable
u 4" dutY, and Who would like TO try more ra
tlOha tn'ih'd Of treatment thau that thus for per
sued o csrs Of lhe Government AId members OF
the binet r'pue ted 10 call on the subscriber
~ RpLm No IA, Wiliards' Hotel, between Il 9
Nnurs OF Z and II a. III on Saturday and Monday
enteT|riSr
There IL no doubt but that ihousands Of valuable
lives, years OF the tur OF some OF ihs at oifceps
anu millions OF dOllar- in money might be saved by
well conducted establishment OF this Kind In thls
ely
,ctll-2i" u p MILLER, ID.
The national Republican., 1862-10-11

DIED,
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1862, at ~ o'clock NJ.
GEoRGIANA, youngest daughter Of James W.
and Cstharine Garner, aged years, 0 months,
and IA days.
Softly lay little Geergia 10 rest;
Place the turf lightly On her youug breast;
Twine sweet ross.tres over the tomb;
SpIinkls fresh buds there, beauty and bloom.
Then shall the soft breeze penslvely Sigh,
Beariog rich fragrance 'asd melody BY.
Lay the sod lightly over her breast;
Calm Be her allmbers, pssceful hsr rest.
Beautiful, lovely, she wss bat gwen
fei, bud On earth to blossom In heaven.
On the 10th Of October, TowNsNr HAwxHURsr
son Of John and Jane Hawxhurst, in the 2lsI
year Of his age.
The friends Of the family are invited to al
tend the funeral, At the Friends Meeting house
on I street, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets. on First day Sunday next at II O'CLOCK
a. m. .-.. ..
New York city papers please copy
The national Republican., 1862-10-11
pESssYLvAsIaINvAcEp.

1t will be seen by our Telegraph news, thai
Pennsylvania is invaded by the rebels, and
that Cbambersburg has Surrendered.
THIS town Is the capital Of Frsnkln county
Pa. l. is forty-fvs miles southecit Of Htrris
burg. The population is between Ave and si,
thousand.
Tho late hour at which these dispatches ar
RECEIVED, prevents further comments.
The object of this raid is, doubtless, forage.