The New York herald., 1863-10-13

had they I outnumberod our force two to one As
their brayado increased aud their Indicated
Ick Of caution Lieutenant Niles, Adutant General on
Cl mel loves stan conceived tho idea OF playing them
a sharp trick Applying Tor and obtaining permission
from h. olonei, he took command of a small party Of
in antry and marching them through the fields reached
the of the enemy unperceved, and instantly ad-
vanced upon them the cavalry in the front dashng for
ward al the to assist their comrades If
cessary Lieutenant Niles unfortunately had struck the
road rather too Gar in the his fire 70 be effective
and, as the enemy discovered his party almost
as they entered the road they instantly struck the
field to the river where they had boat in readiness
to transport them They were hoty pursued by
the IN antry, who fred three voeys before
they reached the opposite Shore woundng one Of them
severely as his comrades could be assisting him TO
walk. The enemy fed with such haste that they
left behind four splendid horses fully equipped, ono OF
which was the property OF celebrated guide and spy
named Baily Vincent, daring man, whose reputation
for bravery and endurance second TO none in the entire
department. Tho movement was inReniously con-
trived and darngy executed, and was only prevented
from being entire by the unfortunate circum
stance of Lieutenant Miles making too wide detour 70
reach their THIS, however, il impossible 70
prevent a. the heavy growth Of rank weeds in the fields
prevented any view Of their position before reaching the
strations Of satisfaction by the entire detachment, and
the gallant hero OF the affair received the congratulations
OF officers and men. .....,.-.,. ll7. r, t.erIf1a
sl.t coNTIsCAHoN on A RFDeL FLAG
During tho occupation OF Oentrevls some OF the men
we're looking about them aud discovered unoccupied
coffee house, which they entered and explored not dis
covering anything Of value but finding plenty Of empty
liquor barrels, dcmjonns jugs and bottles Some, not
satisfied, but probably imagining that there might bc
liquor slowed away out OF the way plaos, deter
mined to pursue their investigation up tho stairs which
resolution they instantly carried into eject ing
their discovering large rebel flag, manufactured from
old United states flag ripped apart and sewed together
again. The most significant part OF the whole thing
that two OF the Missouri and Louisiana
had been obliterated by covering them with blue sik
leaving only nine the field instead OF elevon
the Texaus particularly insisting that Louisiana had re
turned to the Union Tho flag Is regular garrison flag
tweptyour feet In enh and the inhabitants state that
It was captured from some one OF the Union gunboats
possibly the DIANA now in the possession OF Colonel
Love, who prizes II very highly. ,h .,.Q . q
In this connection VIC may remark that after the cap
re Of tho four horses by the infantry torce four OF them
instantly mounted and Col IDvo despatched them
with the cavalry to investigate the roai still farther
Inc result was the CAPTURE o. several caronos ono mus
where the rebels crossed the river In their eight. Tho
party returned without seeing or hearing anything what
This individual, even before the commencement or the
war; had secured reputation for daring. reckless brave
ry having been the occnsion according popular re-
port Of tho death Of some eight His ex
poits in this line must have commenced in very carly
le he said to be about twenty three years OF
He s native OF this section OF tho country his
father being buried at Berwick CITY, Lett orphan at
an carly age his mother having considerable wealth. he
INDUCED In those wayward, boysh extravagances
common among boys Of bold donineering turn OF mind.
dash and courage and which finally eliminated in
his becoming almost desperado AS an evidence OF hts
when aroused the following incident Is reatod as having
occurred in the village OF Franklin just before the break
sprang up between himself and another, which result
cd In blows being exchanged. His opponent. being
unarmed, Deaf retreat, threatenng him with
morning they met on q the strsst, whsu Ibis
enemy instantly drew revolver and commenced firing
a. s ee r a
any effort 70 defend himself Three shots thus
ceved BY him. two OF which took effect 10 different parts
time reached distance Of only some ten feet from his
opponent; and suddenly drawing pistol with hand
him striking him in The face With The pistol knocEips
him down and then leaning him. plunged the knke
eyes flashing Ore and ensshipg teeth he exosimsd
must de-" Slowly whdrawing tho knife he plunged J.
until NE was extinct. He Of justified the
seldefence being clearly established he was captured
1t viii be recoleced last spring, and sent North, but
escaped With the othors o the Maple Leaf and Instantly
hastone this portion Of the country Indspsndsnt and
uncomfortable. he rsfuses command but tho
svsry inch Of the country rendering bis services il That
capacity Invaluable. Hm capture d determined on By
many q ;ns oa oHsrs s and his recent nsrrsw esS,Ps
escapes e has hitherto made II is only
70 state that three OF his horses In ths d.
vision. 81, % u .tr.t. ,ie . ,.,-,d b-. ialdt,sr ote
After absence OF hours the greater por
with BY the tremendous ran the expedition returned 70
camp having fully accomplished the OBJECT for which Il
saS
considerable number OF the enemy, while some substau
t fruits sscursd IN the shape Of large drove Of
enemy failing % drive on had secrcted in dierent hooks
and hiding places hoping they would remain undiscover
,hs route as Texan: s1
the right Of private property In the least but acted with
psopis have susred severely from the different vista
lions Of tho two armies and tho strongest secession
ISIS express the hope that this may be the last time they
tnuance Of the Ths policy Of the generals In
mand tends 10 increase that feeling and to be hoped
that their desires may be gratided.
fi'ff NAVIGATION ov TIE ArcHAvAIAyA. 10y fol
After the passage Of the advance up TO this point
' Of the Corps A9ss ih was g. a, work re-
successfully accomplished and the stresm IN open
for navigation BY light draughi boats 70 this point, thus
from tho railroad terminus Brashear City Thsre Is
considerable quantity OF from ass years. crop still
ol s WIN g.
pushed into the market soon army necessities will
allow q transportation 70 New Orssns The crop Tor this
neld hands have nearly all been removed and the
stiles Of the two armies have caused the destruction OF
the fences and growing crops all along the line Of march,
This will cease, however, with the In pro-
gross, and another will wituess slight
that prosperity which formerly characterized this rich
section OF country To this end all that necessary IA
proper appreciation Of duty By the political powers and
single determination to sink preudces and animoeiie
In the great enncbng evt 20 the Union and
mako II more perfect than ever before. af .r
Fires IN New York.
FIRE IN CHERRY sTREEr-THIRTEEN HORSES BURNED
LOSS ABOUT rIFTKEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
About haif-psst one O'Clock yesterday morning nre
broke out In row Of frame stables In the rear No.
l7S Cherry street, occupied BY Titus Frazer Titus and
other parties The flames spread rapidly and eleven
horses burned 10 death, valued about u 500
No Insurance, and owned ~ foliows.-Tsus Frazer 4
TITUS, nvs horses r. Jemson, horse; p Finn,
horse y. pssmon, ono horse; l. Drumsoid 0o., one
horse Mr. Daley, horse; j. Singlehost, horse.
Total, eleven horses. The buildnes belonged 20 the
wiistt estate. Loss about $500; no insurance.. The
flames extended into the lumbar yard OF s. NJ Jacobus
Nos 7o and lIs Cherry street. running through 70 Mon
street, damaging the stock 70 the exteut Of about
$4,000 burning horses. Ths stock 10 isuursd for
81, ,000 foows-North River. ~ 900; Peter Cooper,
a 900. Stuyvoenng. - 600 RutgorN. a 100 Paridc