The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-10
AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTHWEST.

AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTHWEST.
The Clearing Out or che Rebels West Of
the Misstsstppi-Unton Expeditions Into
| Arkansas-Rtver GseriIIas. Sc.
CAIHo. III, August s. 1868.
All the rebel territory west Of the Mississippi will
be cleared OF every organized rebel force General
wilson marching down the centre or Arkansas and
several little affairs with the enemy has been entirely
successful Already the people OF Jacksonport said
i DO fleeing before Davidson approach
Another expedition is the point or starting into this
Western country, which will help to complete the work
OF crushing the rebellion II is not proper speak Of It
in detail at present But II long before the
tire extent OF territory will be under undsputed Union
| control.
The "Memphs Jackson Atlanta Appeal urges
guerilla operations on the Mississippi river, and
says systematic plan OF operations on the banks will
accomplish more than otherwise devised cripple
Grant. II wants TO sec travellers the Father o
wahers busnwacked from every canebrake and b,uff
below Memphis.
General futile passed through yesterday his way TO
Iowa.
Mr.. r. L. Maynard's Despatch.
| HELENA, Ark. July 81, 1s03
HELENA PRESENT TIxK.
Helena presents just the present time decided mill
ary appearance tho place having been reinforced by
arrival Of thousand OF tho veteran troops who
fought gaiantly the last great contest before the
rebel stronghold vicksburg
look remarkably WELL considering the great hardshps
they been obliged encounter for many MONTHS
yet there rs 10 many OF the regiments q
great deal OF sickness but doubt tho sck will fast
cover now that they have got OF from the poisonous va
700 river, where many OF the regiments have been
campod for several weeks past After little rest when
thu soldiers have recovered from the effects the
cent campaigns in which they have been engaged they
will be ready to take up line Of march pursuit Of tho
robols who still linger In their beloved Arkansas.
For several days past large portion OF force has
been engaged In reconnoitering the enemys country.
CoLoSxL rowsLL CLAYTON,
In command Of force OF infantry and cavalry o
thousand has just returned Helena having gone far
the Langue river but did In meeting tho
elemy They. having heard Of his coming thought dis
creton the better Of valor and retired to parts
KNOWN As this was nothing than Reconnaissance,
tho Colonel did not 60 pursuit II them The result
this reconnaissance Is understand very satisfactory 70
tho authorities they having possession
valuable Information Ia regard TO the enemy's future
movements.
RicE's BRIGADE.
ABORTION OF this brigade started yesterday morning.
and will be gone several days probably look aer tho
enemy in the vicinity n Jacksonport.
These accommodating parties are preliminary. IN
dOrbtcdly 70 some grand movement which intend
making into the enenys country IN pursuit OF General
Price.
GrEruLAs-IupGE x'KiE-
The guerlas. who, for sons cause other havo boon
exceedingly quiet, have again commenced operations
came and took away from his reSiaaace
Judge McKicI, for the purpose of hanging
the state for his Unionsm having adv,caed Union doc
trncs for years He nlways carries the constitution OF
N. sh ~, states WIN Nm 70 ms pocket sna a,nss
has resded his plantation since the OF
INC ne mas repeated nesn threatened ma y h'
Tie needed them not but continued tn talk Of toe const
uton and tho Union Finally ~ would seem they have
carried their threat into execution Great fears are felt
for The judges safety. The authorities have In tfcr
possession three pc sons who vii be retained ss hos
tagcs for the Judges safety and return HON.
The gDboat Covinetnn Captain lord started up the
river yesterday with several companies OF infantry for
have ~ been here Tor abort ,,me Msop v"n Reek q
the Thirty third Missouri regiment started the steamer
Hamilton Pei for Madison, small town the s..
Francis river ~ charge u several companies ~ FOR
| the same purpose.
Since the occupation ~ Helena by army twelve
mouths thousand o. contrapands ~ both sexes "
all ages and sizes have deserted their masters and
panition Homes and sought .cuge within our Iincs.
/ FL. several months past the emigration has been
40 great that everything In shape of house from tire
splendid Of the rich down the lowest
! boyei has been literally ismmed with msn. women
| and children. rho same may be said % the several
o. them being situated IN csse pr xmity n the
business houses, have become rerfcct nuisance 10 no
res dents, whom many military gentlemen
ard their fames) by the extreme Glihy condition IN
which they keep things generally.
Instead Or the su,erinienaon, OF tho con,rahanss
this place erecting sniabe ianss. as t0ey have AZ
other military pests. ard making thrir present hahsta
toHs only temporary thing, 10 allowed
them 10 remain fr months their prcsenS hithy Gu
eyden, MAT unless these crtrabds were removed n
dferert quarters trNble malsiy wouid break cot
among hem ondar alike the lives AL no, only tho
lives OF the cnrtfabsbcs bit own soldiers ana
citizens A. ~" suitable arrsugen-nt orered hero
whereby they could live comfortably OF Rice wisely 70
solved To send them m the river c'fse cntls he Issued
his order ouday last To- this effect that all nncmpoy
Cd coloed residing IN tia oity az He"na sh"ld
prepare to embark Saturday NEXT on steamer
furnished by the government for 81 ouis The steamer
Prna pouna saicd yesterday With i've bundfed ostiy
women ard children Another IN probably 10 day with
as many more u Ia estimated thar haye
children alone about two thousand I've hundred Most
Of the unemployed contrabands are willing snd want
20 up the river (so dc Norf," they them
selves but many VIII be compelled "a no actually driven
away. fbc thanks OF tho entire community (ohaers,
soldiers and ctizens) tenderd To 'al mel Rice for
this wise and humane order. which equally
bcrc6cisi =, MI parties Interested. Al -. Ioas,
amrIe mmrdstions Tor ali ooatshsnss who are
reut 10 that isce from thr different military posis Az
Will bc much better IL the fsnd. u comr~tent
ortsed for tia, expires purpose b. Inn military auiho
asrs~.noH oy o,xSssI Hes.
General Ross % whom readers have oftcn heard
b"fvfe Curectuu taalGf Cd
his resignation 10 the government. and has hccn &C
ccpted.
Ever the G., cra has becn In this der artmcut
marked ability hrz characterized all hs military
nents. Il TO b. hoped that our government msht
have retained IN ia service until tha close ~ the rebel.
iin such cod and skful othcef General
Ross has proved himself to be-
IN. General vii leave fos Illis . 20 Monday next
Who his successor 10 ! have not bean informed
for the last has been de.xAfsi The oldest nnsb
liant informs tina, be has Sen sush cod
3ifN
Our Cairo C0vsespoaderee.
CArno. H., August ., 1863
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