Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-09-26
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
DATES 70 SEPTEMBER II.

gencc from the lnulan country gives adOl-
tional significance to the operations of Gen.
Blunt Childs and Mcintosh have come
over to our side, bringing with them the en-
tire Creek nation of which they arc leaders
and chiefs. Contrabands ON Red river re-
port that the Chickasaws had also avowcd
their allegiance to the Federal Government,
and unless Blunt is ordered to return, Texas
may be easily reclaimed.
The expedition which left New Orleans on
the 5th, under Gen. Franklin, is now be-
lievcd to be destined for the Rio Grande.
St. Louis, Sept. 13.-Quantrell and his
band are reported to be in Northern Missouri
divided into small squads committing deprc-
datiOns.
Bragg is rctrcating steadily to avoid a rep
etition of the scenes at Tullahoma, and to
prevent dcscrtion; nevertheless large num-
bcrs of dcserters come to our lines daily.
Three hundred of the Ninth Tennessee came
in on Tuesday. At least one thousand de-
scrtcrs have arrived since the evacuation.
Many others are said to be at Missionary
Ridge.
Louisville, Sept. IA party of gucril-
las numbering 800, under Hamilton. APP
pcarcd at the Cross Roads on the Bucksvillc
and Tompkinsvillc turnpike a day or two
since, where camp meeting was in session.
They dashed in among the people, produc-
ing great havoc, and scattering the congrc-
CATION. WOMEN were robbed of jewels, and
men of watches and purses. Many valuable
horses were stolen. Gen. Harvey COM
manding at Glasgow, Immediately sent for
ward detachment of cavalry to intercept
the thieves.
New York, Sept. IA Knoxville letter
reports a grand ovation to our troops. III
which flag that have been hidden since the
rebellion broke out were exhibited. Nalua-
bic machine shops and foundrics were found
at Knoxville; also, 100000 pounds OF
salt and large quantity Of provisions.
The prisoners captured at Cumberland
Gap were the I'd North Carolina, LIST Geor
ga and LIST Virginia regiments. Burnside
was to be at Knoxville on the 10th, where he
would remain until the decision of the War
Department regarding his resignation is made.
During the whole march of three hundred
miles, only one casualty occurred, and that
from sickness.
A special Washington dispatch to the
World says our forces occupied Culpcpper
Yesterday, and it is believed there is nothing
but rebel pckets this side of the Rapidan.
No movements of the rebels towards any Of
the lower gaps in the valley of Virginia, SO
that the rebels could not be iuauguratihg an
other invasion.
The rebel report that the flag Major An
dcrson had with him at Sumter, was taken
bv them in late assault is not true.
The Times special dispatch from Wash
ington says:
Besides the marching of Longstrcet's
corps, which has already been announced.
our correspondent of the Army of the Poto-
mac sends word that the corps of Ewcll and
Hill recently camped between Gordonsville
and Culpeppcr have also fallen back and arc
now at Gordonsville, if not further off. This
is conclusive evidence of the weakening Of
Lees army by detachmcnts as reinforce
mcnts for Beaurcgard and Bragg.
A lady who has recently arrived from
Richmond, says that for ten days previous to
her departure, several regiments daily passed
through the city.
AS the I'd company Of the 63d Indiana
regiment was passing through Terra Hautc
on Saturday, an attempt was made to hang
Hon. Daniel VOORHEES,, who was on the train.
He was rescued by the officers, but was COM
PEELED to leave the train at Grecncastle.
A supply of incendiary shells to be used
against Charleston, were sent to Gilmore by
the Arago.
New York, Sept. 14.-Money easy at
and 7. Sterling A. Gold firm at 324. Gov
crnment stocks from bank statements shows
an increase of loans $2l5,0OO. Increase of
deposits, 1924, 900. Increase of specie, $780,
600.
Richmond papers contain the following
items about Texas affairs:
Upwards of 100000 slaves have arrived
from Louisiana and Mississippi. Niggers arc
selling at $4,000 and $4,000 each. Pen
dleton has been elected Governor by small
majority Herbert, Branch and Saxton are
elected to Congress. Military operations are
quiet. The people are determined to resist
invasion. The Indians on our frontier are
unwholesome. There is an average Of IA
vessels off Galveston, blockading that har-
Dor. Great confidence is felt in Gen. Mag
rudcr. The crops in Texas are unprccedcnt-
ly large. Wheat and corn enough will be
raised to supply tho Mississippi depart
mcnt for two years to come. Cotton pick
ing commenced in August. There are
about II 900 bales of the old crop in the
State.
Memphis, Sept l2.-Several refugees have
arrived, who reported terrible riot Of soldiers
wives at Mobile on the 4th inst. About 600
women and children marched through the
principal streets carrying banners with these
words: "Bread or blood" Bread or
peace" and other like inscriptions. Being
soldiers wives the proceedings were witnessed
by soldiers who made but feeble resistance.