, 1863-11-14
Eastern News.
Dates 10 Oct. Sist.

is reported from the Army of the Potomac.
Repairing of the Alexandria railroad has
been completed to Catlett's Station, and the
road is being completed to Warrehton juno
tion-the cars being expected to reach there
tomorrow morning. Some troops are said to
be at point where Turkey Run crosses the
Warenton railroad
New York, Oct 81 The Times has the
following dated Morris Istand, Oct. 9th !;
Three heavy guns have been turned on
Charleston, each throwing Greek fire into the
heart of the city Other guns opened on
the city this afternoon 1t was not intended
at first to make commencement of such
vigorous operations, but circumstances
changed the programme entirely y. Our bat
teries are also at work on Forts johnson,
Sumter and Moultrie.. The enemy replied
resolutely today. He is evidently taken
by surprise, although he had sufficient warn,
ing Four monitors, in position off Sullivan's
Island, it is understood will engage the rebel
works this afternoon. The Honsides shows
no disposition to participate
Headquarters department Of the south,
Oct. PA number of heavy guns in Wag-
ner and Gregg opened on SUMTER Moultrie
and johnson yesterday morning, and contin-
ued firing during the day. 1t was resumed
again this morning. The range of the guns
on Sumter and johnson is one third less
than before the capture of Gregg and Wag-
ner. The firing on our side was excellent,
every shot being effective The enemy com
menced replying about noon yesterday, but
his practice was not equal to that exhibited
weeks ago No casualties occurred on our
side, and no damage to our works. The land
batteries alone engaged, the object of whose
fire was to get the range of the rebel works
and prevent the construction of interior bat
teries and mounting guns on Sumter.
Washington, Oct. 30-Lookout Noun
tain was taken on the 28th by our troops un-
der Hooker. No serious opposition was made.
The river is now opened to Chattanooga
with uninterrupted communication.
Gen. Thomas telegraphed to the War De
partment yesterday morning as follows:
Gen. Hooker was attacked at midnight
and severe fighting ensued and continued
for two hours. The conduct of the troops
was splendid, and the enemy were repulsed
at every attack, and driven from every point
he assailed The Star learns that this bril-
liant movement was planed and executed un-
der the direction of Gen. Smith, Chief En-
gineer Of the department, and resulted in
in opening two wagon roads, and giving us
the river, thus relieving Gen. Thomas army
from its chief embarrassment. Gen Smiths
operations at the mouth of Lookout valley
are spoken of as a great success. .r
New York, Oct 3lst.-Gold at 464 @
468. l....
A letter from Gen. Banks headquarters,
dated Vermillion, Oct. l5tn, says that Dick
Taylor is at Oppalousas with 10000 men,
mostly cavalry Kirby Smith is at Shreyes-
port with the same number. The correspond
ent says that we may expect news of hard
fought battle soon.
New Orleans, Oct. 22-The latest inteli-
gence from the Army of the Gulf is up to
yesterday and is Of most cheering cbarac-
ter. The column under Gen. franklin en-
tered Oppolousas yesterday. The enemy
made stand at distance of five miles, but
were quickly driven in. Our troops are we'll
supplied, in good health, and fine spirits.--
Our advance camp is now beyond OppoOusas.
The enlistment of negro troops is rapidly fill
ing up the regiments. So much of Miss is
now free from guerrillas, that business is
steadily increasing. na.5s 8r
New York, Oct Both The JYhig of the
Goth says that commissioner Oule returned
from an interview with Yankee Commission
er Meredith, who intimated that he had no
power to negotiate for further exchange of
prisoners; that Stanton had always opposed
any exchange of prisoners during the war,
and his policy was now the policy of the
Government This will probably be a last
interview, unless the request for its renewal
comes from the other side.
News OfNOv. I'd. lr
Washington, Nov. "A special agent of
the Treasury Department arrived here on bu
siness connected with the late discovery of
fraud which was made in the following mau-
ner: For months past the sale of prize yes
sells have elected the important fact that
goods on board which were intended to run
the blockade were manufactured principally
in New York. This circumstance with 9th
ers, furnished proof that vessels left that port
evidently designed for the rebels. 1t is sta
ted that from 10 to II left that port every
week with this object in view In order to
destroy the trade between New York and
British Colonial ports bonds are laid in Gus
tom Houses, that goods imported are to be
used and consumed exclusively at their des-
tination. An official who has been suspect
ed at the Custom House is accused of having
laid bogus bonds for this purpose, and of re-
ceiving large sums from those intending to
do SO by means of false entries and clearan-
ces. 1t is understood that New York was
made the great market for supplying the
South with all the articles needed, not only
for sustenance but to carry on the rebel
lion.
Guerrillas continue their depredations on
our wagon trains An impression prevails
at headquarters that Lee is disposed to fight,
and Meade's intention is to accommodate him
at the earliest opportunity There are those
who believe that Lees army has been so ma
terially reduced that he does not intend to
fight, and that any show of intention to fight
is to conceal his weakness,
The Worlds Army of the Potomac dispatch
dated Sunday, Nov 1st, says the army is To-
Gated in excellent position on its line of sup
plies and should any contingency arise it can
with equal facility be concentrated, either to
advance OF retreat OF repel an attack of the