The national Republican., 1862-10-13
sECssa PRISONERS AND DE-.

Last night eleven prisoners and dtsortsrs
wsre brought 70 this city eom fsirisz. A
postion of thea were oAptseed by oar scouts
aaA picksA, vsns skultlsg slpuud - ecspsry
vititing thsif homes and iiie6ds aud ol6as are
deserters.
The names Of the party are given, as fol
lows:
Henry Logan, comps,y 81 2dvksini4 ~
airy; L. H. Lane, company A, 4sth Virginia
iniastry; Edward A. Smith, company D, lie
Virginia. iHSSnc. rsrsSsst. company r.
1lth Virginia; John Sweeney, Henry Moutgom
cry, W. Monroe, and John Gillespie, consaripts;
and VIM. ysus.srs AslAvhacksr. Ops Of the
party was In q New Orleans (rebel) regiment,
early iu the war. He afterwards Joined the I'd
Virginia cavalry, from which be deserted. He
ia quite au Intelligent man, and native OF
Ohio, says ~ entsred the service partly - a
sort of" frolie," and parity TO save bis prop
.erty, which he then possessed 10 New Or
leanA ~ H.. ...Tt Igo. .. ...--.-
He represents the rebel army - being In
better spirits than ever, and they appear de-
termined and confident. They mean that no
concessions or compromiss ,hall be offered,
and ne terms shall bs accepted Of The North
except complete separation. The army cares
but little about the proclamation Of emanci
patton, though Congress made . great edo
about Il. They do not look for cloee 70 the
preeent wav while Llncoln's Administration
lasts, and are strong in The hope Of . reaction,
at the North, BY which +" their rights will be
recognized They believe that many 10 the Ysn.
kee army are their best friends, and think the
Democrats are the only ones fighting sgainst
them, while the "sbolitonists " stay st home.
In short, they place implicit confidence in the
"twaddle" Of the " intensely democratic /"
sheets and politicians. The following letter
accompanies this party, and will explain the
character Of the men:
PRovosr AARsHAL's OrFIcs,
llth Corps Army Potomac.
FAIRFAx CouRr.HousE, Oct. IL, 1862.
Mojov Doster, Provost Marshal, Washington
Sir: seud yeu, by order Of Gen. Sigel, the
incloeed list Of prisoners.
Harry Logan, company q, Second Virginia
cavalry, was formerly resident Of Hamilton,
Ohin. He designs to tske the oath Of allegiance
and be retained. The three conscripts, Sweny,
MowraD, and Gillipsie, desire the same, as they
come voluntarily into our lines. l respectfully
recommend that they be released upon taking
the oath Of allegiance.
Wm. vsustsrs laid 10 ambush for the purpose
| of "bushwh scking" our scouts. The infprma.
lion is considered reliable. a.. .a..o
Richard II. Summers Is ciiiz n Of Loudosn
county, who has just returned from Lynchbug
where he claims that be went to purchase TO-
bacco. The impression prevails that be was
bearer of Information. He acted IS guide for
Jacksons army the day after the battle Of Ma
nsssss, August 30th; admits that he carried tbe
revenue Of Loudouu county, for last year, 10
Richmond. ...l" o. lot IL
/ have tha honor to remain, very respect
fuliy, .. .al....-l.sr ~ "a.
J.S. RomsoN, Colonel,
- Provost Marshal lIth Army Corps.
One Of tho prisoners, belonging to Virginia
regiment, says that the Virginia couscrIpss are
Of little use to the army, a. they win not fight
unles, forced to 1t. and then they have but little
spirit or eptausiasm. n.,~