The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-10-31
WEEKLY SUMMARY OF NEWS.

! the ZOtuJ Anu WAS ISC6lfeO Df Inc PSOP4C
and authorities. The reception was very
earnest and enthusiastic. In his speech he
said: "While he felt fattered by the recep-
ton, he could not forget that the heart of
the people does not go out to individ uals
alone; it is the principle for which We are
contending, the struggle for national life,
that produces such assemblies. He asked
the people never to forget their duty to the
Government, whatever might occur to indi-
viduals. The question as to how he had
been used he desired to leave for future time
TO answer. Some friends of mine in New
York he saidl are very solicitous about
my health. The Army of the Cumberland
| thinks l am well enough, and so do I. As
for the quantity of opium I have taken,
consult my druggist. The New York and
Washington papers have said that Generals
Crittenden and McCook intended to make
charges against me. They have assured
me they regret exceedingly that such false
reports should be started. He said that
since the battle of Chicamauga, he had re-
csived letter of approval from the Presi-
whatever charges appeared in Eastern pa
pers against him, he was satisfied the Gov
eminent was in no way responsible for
them. He expressed his readiness to do
whatever the Government desired of him.
Dispatches received from Charleston De-
tober 23d says no new movements have yet
been made. The Yankees are reported to
be actively engaged at some new uudertak-
ing, and putting finishing strokes to Gregg
and Wagner, and other batteries at Cum
ming's Point. The fleet remains quiet
Stirring times are expected soon. The
number of Yankee prisoners held in Rich
mond prisons, last night, was $4,000.
A special from Chattanooga 24th says,
Gen. Grant arrived yesterday. Deserters
report Breckenridge and Hindman's corps
Withdrawing The rebels are moving in
large bodies TO our left to-day-object not
known.
A special from headquarters of the Army
of the Potomac, dated October cath, has
the following: "The eDemy's infantry re-
crossed the RappahannocB this morning
upon two pontoon bridges, near the Orange
and Alexandria railroad bridge, driving
back Gen. Gregg's cavalry division, which
lost heavily. They had short engagement
with two brigades of our infantry, one be-
longing TO the Cd corps and the other to the
Sd. The enemy now occupy the line, the
left of which extends near Beverly Ford
crossing the railroad near Ballou Station
and then extending toward Stafford G. H.
Col. Evans's brigade, of Gen. Buford's
command, had a severe fight this morning
near Ballou Station"
Gen. Mcpherson, on the 18th, came up
with the enemy near Canton, Miss. After
short fight the enemy retreated, leaving
/ goo prisoners in our hands. Mcpherson
occupies Canton. The Commissioners for
leasing Government plantations in Mississip-
pi and Tennessee represent the workings of
the paid labor system decidedly successful
aud profitable, A strong disposition exists
on the part of the Union men to concert
means to forward the establishment of
civil govern ment in these States.
a Richmond paper says: ''Shall Rich
mond be starved? On this question the
people of this city win be called to vote next
Tuesday. The Extortiou Bill, as it is called
is no new thing; history is against it. II
the people neglect to vote, and thus al
low the bill to pass, they will howl for food
when it is to late to apply remedy"
A report says Gen. Price, with force Of
10000 men, is marching on Little Rock,
with about 5000 Federals in his front.
Gen Kirby Smith says Price is on his way
to Missouri.
The Washington Star says: "After dill,
gent inquiry, We are inclined to believe
there is no truth in the current rumor o.
the displacement of Meade from command
of the Army of the Potomac"
The condition of the residents of Far
quhar and Prince William counties, Vir-
ginia. is reported as painful, they being
scant of supplies of the necessaries of life
They are bordering on starvation.
1t is estimated that 500 men will cover
all of our losses in the late campaign on
the Potomac, including killed, wounded,
stragglers and prisoners.
The Chronicle announces that General
Meade says our army cannot move for three
weeks. on account of the DISTINCTION of the