The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-09-26
Specials to New York Papers.

gives some account of movement, proba-
| bly, on Texas, in three columns, under
Generals Franklin, Washburn and Her
ron. Kill
The gunboat Clifton, while passing thro'
| Sabine Pass, was exposed to 8 raking fire,
which reduced her to a total wreck, killing
or wounding all on board. The gunboat
Jackson, which was in COMPANY with the
Clifton was captured.
7Tlbune's special
In private letter received to-day our
consul at Liverpool says one of the Anglo
Rebel rams is ready for sea, and expresses
the decided opinion that the British Gov
eminent will take no steps to prevent her
from sailing.
There are those who consider Mr.. Dud-
iey,s paper regarding the probable course
OF Great Britain as no more entitled to Gre
dence than the opposition ones which Mr..
Adams has frequently reiterated, and who
apprehend sectet war as the inevitable re-
suit of the secret hostilities to this country
practised by England.
An inmate Of Libby Prison writes on
the Sth OF August, that fifty-two of our
Omcers and men are Quartered there, and
they are as well and comfortable as could
be expected under the circumstances.
Private letters from officers in Gen. Ro-
secran's army more than confirm all that
has been printed touching the numerous
front of the Army of the Cumberland are
suffering. During the march to Chattanoo-
ga, not far from 5000 of these fngitives from
the rebel service came within our lines.
The Lower Potomac is thoroughly clear
ed OF rebels. Thirty or forty mounted
men were seen opposite this point yester-
day and there is information leading to the
belief that the captors of the Satellite are
on the river with boats awaiting an oppor-
tunity to capture the guard-boat at Pine
River.
NEW YORK, Sept. ia Newbern letter
of the 18th, to the Herald says: Intelli-
gence from the front announces the arrival
of large force of the enemy at Whining
ton, consisting of cavalry, infantry and
artillery. The main body consists of cav
airy, which is reported to be Imboden's,
from Virginia, The cavalry is said to num-
Der 49, 900, but the figure is probably exag-
gerated. No North Carolina troops are
mentioned as being among the new arri-
walls. Between 10000 and 10000 rebel
troops passed through or were within the
vicinity of Raleigh few days since.
Stanley, was arrested in Little Washington
few days ago by Lieut.. O'Brien. Stanley
lives in the vicinity of Little Washington,
about mile and half from town, and is
substantial and, influential citizen of Sc
cesh proclivities. He seems to be sincere
in his opinions, and is not inclined to let
any opportunity slip to show his hatred of
the Yankees. He is reported to have
passed our lines and denounced Union cit
liens in Kingston, causing their arrest, and
committed other acts in detriment Of the
interests of the Government of the Uni
ted States. On his arrest, Stanley said
he had done nothing but what he believed
to be his duty, and would do it again. He
is now in Washington Jail.
to the Herald of the 18th, states that yes
terday four men in uniforms of rebel SOL
dlers arrived at Fortress Monroe from
Newport News. They proved to be four of
our own men, who had thus disguised
themselves to facilitate their escape. They
were captured on the 18th of july last, in
the first terrific charge of our troops on
Fort Wagner. They state that for some
time past that four or five trains per day
have been running troops through Rich
mond to the South. The day they took
their unceremonious departure, the city
was illuminated with camp fires, and
crowded with troops, all doubtless being
hurried toward Charleston. The fortifica-
tons OF Petersburg they state to be quite
formlnable. They passed three lines Of
these and were not interfered with. The
same letter states that rumors here are of
the most exciting kind. 1t is stated that
Lees army is deserving the whole State of
Virginia to join Bragg.
Charleston it is reported was shelIed for
three days and completely destroyed
This is said to be communicated to the
Post.
Especial to Post.]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-All the Rich
mond papers Of the 10th and 18th, received
here, mention that Lees army has been in
line of battle for several days, between the
Rapidan and Orange Court House, but
seem to indicate that it will remain on the
defensive. This, however, seems to indi-
cate that Lee is not as strong as has been
reported. That troops have been sent to
the South from Virginia, is without doubt
Another special to the Post, dated the
10Th. says the railroad bridge north of
Washington, which was washed away. has
been repaired.
New YORK, Sept. 2O.-Washington spe-
Gals state that the reported evacuation of
by the fact that the rebels are withdrawing
slowly from the line Of the Tennessee
Railroad and scattering them through
North Carolina, and towards Atlanta
This is caused by the capture of East
Tennessee by Burnside.
Advices from the Army of the Potomac
state that the rebels appear in increased
numbers along the Rapidan, as though
determined to resist a crossing by our for
ces, but they show no disposition to cross
themselves. A small number of prisoners
brought in, including rebel Captain who
reports that Lee is in command there
They are aware of the rumors Of his resig-
nation. 1t is not believed battle is emf
nent unless the rebels resolve to cross the
Rapidan which is swollen.
NEW YORK, Sept. PA person who left
Richmond few pays since furnishes the
Herald with the following facts in rela-
ton to the South: He states that but one
Division of troops has been taken from
Lees army, which latter is located near
Hanover, about 20, 600 being fit for duty
1t is understood that if Meade advances
Lee.will fall back on Richmond, an evacu-
alton of which is not thought of by the
rebels. The defences of Richmond are
complete. The rebel force in Western Vir-
yinia is very small, including Inboden's
and Jackson's forces. The rebels have a
plenty to eat Starvation stories are simply
absurd.
This man was in Charleston when Gill
more fired it. One of the shells struck the
,pire of st. Nicholas Church, and all with
n half mile Of each other. They pro-
iuced the utmost CONSERVATION. The city |
S nearly deserted now, and the place will