American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-11-14
NORTHERN NEWS.

We clip the following from the Memphis
Bulletin, Of 3lst ult. The news is interest
ing:
There seems to be great confusion in the
reports from Washington. The most inteli-
gible aud authentic appears to be that there
Ia no prospect of an immediate fight On the
Potomac or in Virginia. The rebel cavalry
is thrown across the Rappahannock to pre-
vent the building Of the bridges over that
stream, and that is indicative of a DISPOSE
ton to avoid a conflict.
II is estimated that frauds amounting to
millions have been discovered in Ohio and
Kentucky, for all sorts of army supplies
The War Department ia preparing for the
punishment for the guilty
There is another pressure" at Washing-
ton, but this time it is against Commodore
Charleston. 1t is believed, however, that no
change will be made in the commando OF the
Charleston naval fleet.
The case Of Major General Milroy is clear
ed up. He had no orders to evathate Win.
chester, remained and took thesthances, ard
was captured.
Gen Rosecrans was accorded an imposing
ovation At Cincinnati on Tnesday. He made
two speeches from the Burnct House,
the other at the Merchants Exchange. In
the latter, be intimated some disagreement
with the Governfnent, aAd it is not improba-
bic that wesshAll have further explanations.
The news from the frontier is rather threat
ching. The rebel Cooper has been reinforced
| from Price's army, and now menaces Forts
lBlFnt and Smith. Affairs in that section do
Fn6t look encouraging. Gen, Blunts removal
has created great excitement.
lSpecial Dispatch 70 he Missouri Democrat.
LEAyENwoRrH, Oct. 27.--I have news from
Fort Scott Monday noon. Affairs below look
Threatening. Cooper has been reinforced
from Prices army with infantry and artillery,
and menaces Fort Blunt and Fort Smith,
| His total force is stated at 5000, mostly con-
scripts and eighteen pieces of artillery
Quantrl is with him. General Blunt goes
South with.thc train. He will confer at Fort
Smith with General Mcneil, and after turn
ing the command over, will proceed to Leay.
lenworth under the recent order.
Generals Mcneil and Ewing are in the vi
cnity Of Bentunville and Huntsville, on
/ Northern Arkansas. Brooks with 5000 mcr
is marching OH White river near Huntsville
Land has been reinforced by Shelby, who es
capped Itinerary 1000 mon and two guns.
i General Blunts presence on the Arkansas
is absolutely necessary. During his absenc
the country has been swalming with bush
whackers who cut off small parties and hay
Iyentured very near those posts which are in
4 dependent commands, and do net act in con
cert. The General has fully recovered hi
health which was greatly impaired. TIL
train Is escorted BY alarge and competen
force Of infantry, cavalry aud artillery. N
fears need be entertained concerning the safe
Ity. # necessary, Blunt will offer Coope
battle. He is confident Of his ability to clea
Cooper out Of the country. The route whic
the train will take is still undecided. Til
post at Baxter Springs, where the massNcr
occurred, has been abandoned. II was Of n
J Importance, except as an express station
General Lane addressed an immense meet
! ing at Fort Scott on Friday. After the speec
{ the crowd proceeded to General Blunt's qual
tiers and called him ont, and after repeate
! appeals he came out and addressed thel
! briefly. His appearance caused q great sci
! sation When he babe them farewell as the
military commander many shed tears. H
removal has createdan excitement unparalle
ed in Kansas affairs.
A train Of supplies for Gen. Ewng's con
n mand has left Fort Scott
: There has been no disturbance Of the Q,
. press between here and Fort Gibson for Il
last ten days.
!. WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.--Adviccs from Il
a army state that publications made here, al
in New York, that Lee has established pc
4. ton of his line this side of the Rappahal
!. mock, are simply untrue
! 1t has been quiet to-day. Soldiers pick
: the south bank Of the river from Hills al
Ewells corps, and Siuart's cavalry, showir
clearly that some Of Ewells troops are ST
. with Lee.
: The smoke Of the enemy's camp fires c,
Q be seen beyond the Rappahannock, indicatil
d that they are there in force, prepared to di
n puto the passage of the river, or the reco
|. struction of the railroad bridge. A body
n their infantry have been discovered this si
Of the river, at Sulphur Springs. Their ca
airy pickets are thrown out this side Of Il
Rappahannock, and in sight Of our advan
. pickets.
. There has been considerable change of D
q sition Of several corps of our ARMY duril
the mast few days-des med. hbweveIr 70 mr.