Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17
Netps uf the Sfteek.

Interesting details of the recent advance of Gen. Burnside's army in East Tennessee, and It's triumphant entry into Knoxville are re- ceived. The enthusiasm of the people at their liberation from rebel thraldom was expressed ln loyal meetings, the display of flags, process slons, and good offices toward the brave sol dlers. The advance upon Cumberland Gap and the capture of Frazer's forces are also de- tailed.
 The Army of the Potomac has commenced its advance. Gen. Pleasanton reached Culpep- per on Sunday, after considerable skirmshing with she enemy. The Second army corps now holds the town.
 | The rumors that have reached us for some oaSs past respecting backward movement of the main rebel army in Virginia. seem to he assuming phase of absolute truth. Itisnov confidently asserted that Longstreet's corns departed more than two weeks since on ;ts mission of reinforcing the armies of Braon and Beauregard, and the corps of EwcIl and H;u have taken up the line of march for Richmond From these movements it is argued that the Fall campaign on the part of the rebels will he prosecuted simply on the defensive-the so1e aim being to prevent the capture of the South ern capital, and thus prolong the war, in hopes that delay may eventuate in something which Will stem the almost overwhelming tide of reb- el reverses.
 | Dispatches received in St. Louis, dated at Perryvie, Choctaw Nation, Aug. 27, 1863. state that on the 22d ult, Gen. Blunt crossed the Arkansas river with his forces, for the pur- pose of attacking Steele, who had concentra- ted the forces under Cabel, Cooper, and Stand Waite, numbering 9,OOO and posted them On the south side of the Canadian River, GO miles from Fort Blunt. After march of GO miles in AS hours, he came up to the point where the enemy had been encamped, and learned that they had divided their forces and commenced to retreat Gen. Blunt forced his way in, kill Ing several of the enemy. taking a captain pris- oner, and capturing Perryvile. Tie latter was a regular military post, and an important de- pot, being the only point between Boggy De- pot and North Fork Town. As nearly every building contained Government stores, Gen. l Blunt directed the burning of the whole place. A large amount of clothing wls captured and destroyed at their depot at North Fork Town Advices from Gen. Steele's army ia Arkansas, as late as September 2, have been received at Brownsville. Operations were rogressing in a manner that left no doubt of the complete success of the expedition.
 The great benefit of advertising is shown in the following: A gentleman in Norwich ad- vertised in the Bulletin the loss of pair of gold spectacles, and went home and found | them just where he had left them.
 MT. Darlington, of the Journal aud. Courier, New Haven, and his wife, celebrated their sil- yer wedding on Friday evening last. A large party of relatives and friends assembled to tender their congratulations.
 l The office ot the Raleigh (N. C.) Standard Ia loyal paper) has been destroyed and the presses broken by some Georgia soldiers. In return, tic friends of tue Staada,d demolished the Stute Journal office (rebeN. Gov. Vance addressed the people, with the hope of con- trolling their passions, but without avail. A dispatch from Washington states that the President will not consent to accept the resig nation of Gen. Burnside, but requests him to remain in command of East Tennessee, which he has liberated from rebel control.
 The night before the evacuation of Wag- ner, an assault was ordered to be made on it, under command of Gen. Terry. The Her. azd's correspondent alludes to the "seryices of Brgadier General A. H. Terry, who, though ranking General Gilmore, is still his second in command. The spirit with which he has labored from the beginning of this cam paign, entities him to the respect and admra- ton of the country. Caring nothing for him self, he has worked diligently, day and night, for the success of our cause"
 correspondent of the St. Louis Repu5lisan writes from New Orleans, under date of Sept. l, as follows "The great item is that Of an immense force from here for the Rio Gran ie. Most of the sailing vessels have been chartered some sent to Ship Island to convey the troops from there, and others leaving here crowded with troops. Napoleon's movements in Mexico and Nicaragua have rendered it nee. essary for Uncle Sam to reassert the Monroe doctrine in a forcble manner. There is no doubt on this point. The French commander here, am told, is fully aware of all that is going on. And what if he is Considerable excitement prevails here, though smethered by prudence. X French war is snuffed from afar Brownsville is said to be the destination of the troops. A large body of Mexican, supposed to be Juarez's party, are said to be expecting aid. This is conjecture only. But the troops have gone, and are going, sure. Look out for stirring times from this quarter. It is pre- dicted here that the American flag will soon be planted in Matamoras itself, which is just across the river. He whose name is up may lie abed' is French proverb. Napoleon's b,4 ( ., 1, I,,