Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-10-02
War N e w s.

say that Gen. Grant has recovered suf-
fciently to be removed to Vicksburg, and
has Just left for that place, accompanied
by Adjutant General Thomas. 1t will
be some time before he can resume active
duty.
Several steamers from st. Louis had
arrived within a few days, laden with
produce and have greatly relieved the
markets.
Military matters were active. The
expedition of Gen, Heron had been
heard from. He had cleared the country
between Red river and Port Hudson of
the guerrilla parties who have been firing
on our transports, and had driven Gen.
Green west of the Atchafalaya with con-
siderable loss. Among the prisoners
captured was a gentleman from the rebel
government, with important papers. An
officer of the command states that Ger.
Heron is quite sick and will be brought
to New Orleans.
Gen. Banks order removing the re-
strictions on trade was received with
great satisfaction. The health of the
city was good.
The steamer Chateau, with cargo of
government freight grounded and took
fire on Saturday, five miles below Co.
lumbus, Kentucky. She was scuttled,
and although the fire was not entirely ex
tinguished it is thought her cargo will
be saved. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of an incendiary.
REINFORCEMENTs FOR GEN. ROsECRANs.
A Memphis letter of September %
says that Sherman's corps is on its way
to Rosecrans, and gives rumor that .
McPherson's corps is also enroute in the
same direction. The two corps amount
to some forty thousand men.
The same letter says that a formidable
expedition against Noble is being inaug-
urated, and hints the feint against Texas
will not interfere with it. Iron-clads !
from the Mississippi are to cooperate
with large land force.
THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
By recent exchange, $4,000 soldiers,
heretofore released on parole, will be re
turned to duty and added to the effective
strength of the Union armies. -Four
hundred exchanged cavalry soldiers ar
rived at the cavalry camp at Annapolis.
About 1000 Union exchanged prisoners
arrived from Richmond at Annapolis,
Friday night.
CRIME ON TIE INCREASE AT THE CAP
ITAL.
Superintendent of Police Webb, in
bis quarterly report, says that there is
no doubt that all crimes murder excepted,
are greatly on the increase at Washing +
ton. Notwithstanding he has had the r
assistance of the military au-
horities in addition to his own forces, he
asserts that there is one arrest for every
welve or thirteen of the population,
which has nearly doubled by the large o
influx Of strangers. d
MosBY's MEN MAKE A RAID.
Fifty of Mosby's men made a descent =
lpon the Orange and Alexandria rail
Dad Friday evening above Fairfax, ?
caring up the track, firing Popes bridge
nd cutting the telegraph wires. The p,
ridge was but partially consumed and u
las been repaired, and trains are again 3
INNING.
A steamer left Washington on Satu r :,
ay for City Point loaded with rebel
risoners. +
EN-. BUTLER WANTED BY THE MIS- NJ
soURIANs. D,
The delegation at Washington from tn
Iissouri are said to be unanimously in re
.vor of Gen. Butler as the successor to al
len. Schofeld. They express a deter CT
lination to remain until Schofeld is re- ty
loved and Butler, or some equally ac- m
eptable commander is appointed. They
re preparing for an interview with the
resident. 49,
THE BRIGHT SIDE AGAIN. nj
The Washington Republican of Sat co
rday says the government has received 20
orious news from Gen. Rosecrans, but M
e details cannot be stated. The rebel NJ
my, from the latest kilograms, has not, TO
appears, molested Gen. Rosecrans in Gu
S present position. There is in Wash De
gton a general spirit of cheerfulness D'
garding future military movements. ul'
GEN. BURNsIDE's POSITION. =,
Gen. Burnside was at Knoxville on
riday. Military authorities at Louis vs.
lie say that Burnside did not know of "
e impending battle between Rosecrans