Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-10-17

to the grandest results, were it not of q char.
acter improper for publicity. The oreani...
ton Of this army will require 4 little NOR,
time, that it's efficiency may secure success m
the resumption of the campaign. Quarter.
master General Msigs. now with the armv,
declares It to b. in excellent condition, and
fully equal to the emergency.
Omaha, Nebraska, October 5.-The g..
100000 stock required by the charter of the
Union Pacific Rail Road Company, previous
to its organization, has been subscribed and
paid to the Treasurer. A meeting of the
stockholders has been called to convene in
New York, on the goth inst. The Mississin.
pi and Missouri Railroad has been selected "a
the commencement Of the Pacific route, the
Western terminus of that road being directly
opposite this city. The survey of the paci6c
route from Omaha west to the Platte Valley.
will b. commenced in few days, under thu
direction of Mr.. Dye, Chief Engineer Of the
Mississippi and Missouri Railroad. Lines
are also to be run from the Missouri river to
the Platte Valley, commencing at Bellevue,
Plattsmouth, and the mouth Of the Platts
river. The engineers to run this line arv
now in this city. '.1'.
New York, Oct, Ga Fortress Monroe
letter dated the 4th, to the Herald states that
an expedition on large scale, consisting Of
artillery, cavalry and infantry. has been or.
ganizrd, and in conjunction with several army
gunbca's. started from here yesterday after.
noon. Its destination is unknown even to
those participating. The troops left under
sealed orders, which will not be opened until
a certain point is reached. A place Of rem.
devious has been appointed, where various
commanders are to meet and adopt such meas.
ures as will insure the success of the expe1.
tion. Major Gen. Foster has planned the
campaign, and disclosed his plans to few
competent and trustworthy officers, in whom
he reposes every confidence. The object Of
the expedition is to strike severe blow on a
vital point. If properly carried out, it will
have telling effect, and may be conducive
ill fastening on the campaign OH both sides.
The rebel steamer Diamond has been cap
tured by the gunboat Stellin, and taken to
Port Royal. She had a valuable cargo of
saltpetre and liquors.
A Newbern N. c. letter of the 30th says
that the gunboat BOmbsheH left Newberl a
few days ago under sealed orders, and made
a reconnaissance to the Pasquatank river.
which emptits into the Albemarle Sound.
She landed boats crew nepr Elizabeth City
which was captured by the rebels, when the
BombsheN opened a vigorous FIRE on tho
town, doing considerable damage.
Washington, October 6.-The Navy De-
partment has information that the steamer
Lizzie Darts, rebel blockade runner, was
captured by the San Jdciato on the 10th ult.,
after chase of two hours. She was bound
from Havana to Mobile. with cargo of lead
and other articles for the rebels.
Gen. Gilmore's operations on Morris Island
are actively prosecuted The battery on
Cummings Point now shields our troops per-
frctly, while the condition of Wagner is such
as to protect the troops from all hazards
however, occasionally occur, all Of
which are traceable to the unnecessary expo.
sure. The battery which is designed to
throw Greek fire is nearly complete Recent
experim.n mt show that the fire may be safely
and effectively used, and that Charleston is
within easy range. The guns already in po-
sition are in such numbers as will insure the
destruction of the city when they open. This
event will not take place until other plans are
complete, and the navy ready to cooperate
with the army. Considerable complaints arr
made against Admiral Dahlgren and his Of
iicers and sailors, and it is believed that Far
ragut will soon command the feet off Charles
ton harbor.
New York, Oct. 6.-The Eresisg Pot
says: By the arrival of the steamer Faltos
from Charleston, we have report. apparently
On good authority, that the headquarters Of
Gen. Gilmore have been removed from Morris
Island to Folly Island. The continued silk
ing of the beach on Morris Island redered tho
removal Of the headquarters necessary. The
removal Of the main body Of the troops and
material were measures of convenience, while
there are sanitary reasons which would u.
limately be controlling motives. 1t is said
that there are other causes for q change,
among them, that the troops will not be less
available in fatured operations against Charles
Ton, while under the change they ars entirely
nut of the range of any Of the batteries the
rebels have or can erect on james Island.
New York. Oct. 1.-The Herald's Wash.
ington dispatch states that no arrangement
had been made for the release of officers held
prisoners Of war at Richmond. Uhe captures
in the battle near Chattanooga have increased
the prisoners in Libby Prison to over L.
900. While the rebels are declaring every
one Ct their officers and men exchanged aud
putting them in the field again, they still
hold our officers, privates and civilians.
D-serters from the army continue to cross
the Potomac below Alexandria, notwilhstand.
ing the vigilance Of the Ao,illa.
Dispatches from the Army Of the Potomac,
Oct. 4th. say about o'clock, to-day, the
rebels threw some shells into our camp on tho
extreme left, from the direction Of Summer
vile Ford; no attention was paid to them.