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


defense of their homes. From 10 to SO de-
serters reach Little Rock daily. They take
the oath Of allegiance and are released.
New York, Sept. 27.-From what can be
ascertained, the latest dispatches from Rose.
Grams show that the condition of affairs at
Chattanooga is hopeful.
The Mercury's special dispatch from
Washington gives the following rumors That
Meade's army is retreating towards Wash
ington, and that two. if not three corps are
en- route to reinforce Rosecrans, by the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad.
Washington, Sept. 81 by recent OK
changes, $4,000 soldiers heretofore released
on parole will be returned to duty, and added
to the effective strength of the Union army.
-Four hundred deserters from the army of
the Potomac were sent to the front to-day.
The delegation here from Missouri is said
to be unanimously in favor of Gen. Butler as
the successor to Gen. Schofeld. They ex.
press determination to remain till the latter
is removed, and Butler or some equally &C.
ceptable commander appointed.
New York, Sept. ETA Memphis letter
of the 22d says that a formidable expedition
against Mobile is being inaugurated, and hints
that the frint against Texas will not interfere
with it. lronclads from tho Mississippi are
to cooperate with large land force.
The same letter says that Sherman's corps
is on the way to Rosecrans, and gives ru-
NOR that McPherson's corps is also en- rome
in the same direction. The two corps num-
Der 10000 men.
A New Orleans letter of tho 10th says that
military matters are active. The expedition
of Gen. Heron has cleared the country be-
tween the Red River and Port Hudson from
guerrilla parties who had been firing on trans
ports, and drove Gen. Green west of ChafFata
with considerable loss Among tho cap
tured was an agent of the rebel Government,
with important papers.
Gen. Banks order removing all restrictions
on trade was received with great satisfaction.
The health of New Orleans was good.
Ncms Of September 2sM.
New York, September 2S.--The WorlTs
special Washington Dispatch says that the
good news received from Rosccrans is inter-
preted by the official organ to mean that rein
forcemcnts had reached him. Our present
position at Chattanooga is such that mn attack
on our line is exceedingly improbable.
The sanitary condition of the army Of the
Potomac is very satisfactory. There is good
reason to believe that Lee is not anxious to
press an engagement, and that if he should
attempt flank movement, his labor will be
in vain. A large portion of our army is en-
camped near Culpepper.
Washington. September 27.-Governmcnt
at present has on hand, in different arscnals
throughout the country, 100000 effective
stand Of arms. The number is rapidly in
creasing. Springfield alone is turning out
$4,000 rihed muskets monthly. Under con-
tract made by Secretary Cameron two years
ago with private parties for 100000 riAed
arms. only $4,000 have yet been delivered.
From Government figures in the Provost
Marshal Generals Office it has been ascer.
tanned that on tho LIST day of July, 1868,
there were 92.GS9 deserters from all our ar
mics in tho field. Since the establishment of
the Bureau Of Deserters, over $4,000 of these
have been returned.
New York. September 2s.-Thc steamer
Hercules, while lying under the Virginia
shore, Chesapeake Bay, was attacked by
gucrrilas. After an engagement of 20 min
utcs tho rebels were driven off.
Cincinnati. Sep. 2S.-The Commercials
correspondent gives less gloomy account of
the battle in Georgia than those by other cor
respondents. Our loss in artillery and bag
visions fought well. The army was drawn
up and around Roseville on Monday in good
order awaiting an attack, but the enemy de-
clined to offer battle, our army fell back to its
strong position near Chattanooga. There
was no lack of ammunition or provisions.
ST. Louis. September 2S.-A special des.
patch from Cairo says that Trustin Polk, for
merly U. S. Senator for Missouri, was cap
tured at Boliver Landing, Ark, on the sth.
Polk was Gen. Holmes Judge Advocate
General.
New York, September 26.-Money eahy at
6 per cent; sterling frmer, at 1853; gold firm
ut 1894 20 1891. Exports of specie to-day,
100000. Government securities steady.
Washington, Sept. 2S.-Eforts are being
made to obtain the consent of the Admins
tration. by Gen. w. b. Cambell. to be inaug-
tated as Governor Of Tennessee. on the ground
that he was elected on the LIST Tuesday Of
August, the day fixed by law for the election
Of Governor.
Cincinnati, Sept. 28.-News from Knox
Vile reaches up to the Gath. Burnside was
still there. No sign Of rebel movements.
The rebel Gen. Jones is close to the Virginia
line. Part Of Bunsids's forces are going on
an expedition in Western Virginia.
Expenditures in the Quartermaster's De.
partment for the fiscal year ending June 80,
amount to s372,0OO,O00. The clothing de-
partment swallows up towards sloo,oOO,ooo
Of the amount