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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-19
From the Army Of the Potomac

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Posts WASH
ington correspondent states that General
Meade was three weeks ago ordered to fall
back upon Centreville.
Lee discovered the retreat of our army
and tried to take advantage of it, he failed
in that purpose, and the army of the Poto-
mac is now in an impregnable position. 1t
stands on the defensive ready to strike 3
blow at the enemy, and its present position
is vastly safer for offensive operations than
that held by it one week ago.
1t was almost impossible to protect 80
miles Of railroad across billy and woody
part of Virginia.
Lee is quite strong in numbers, stronger
than he was two months ago, and he has
not been reinforced by conscripts but by
troops gathered from the vicinity of Rich
mond.
The Herald's rebel correspondent in Bal
timore declares that Lee is very weak, but
it will be remembered that be announced
that Lee was about to invade Maryland
with tremendous force, a week OF two be-
fore Bragg drove Kosecrans back to Chat
tanOoga.
The rain is falling rapidly to-day, aud nc
military movements are in progress. The
roads across the Potomac are muddy and
it would be difficult for an army to move
The heights of Centreville are onrs, and
the disposition of the several corps is such
as to defeat any attempt at a flank move
ment.
We hold Fairfax G. Fl. in such force that
the enemy dare not venture on our right
flank
1t is reported, but not upon any satisfac-
tory authority, that Lee was moving down
the Shenandoah Valley. 1t is possible that
a cavalry raid is contemplated by the rebels
down the valley.
The army OF the Potomac grows stronge
every day. and is abfe to hold the new line
even if Lee is strongly reinforced, and will
doubtless soon show it can do more than
hold the new line.
General Halleck went down to the front
yesterday evening to hold conference with
General Meade, he is back in his office to
day and it is said he is satisfied with the
position Of the army.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. l8.-Information from
the Army of the Potomac tonight is to the
effect, that reports came in from our cav
airy yesterday evening that the enemy had
massed force at Manassas. There were
vague reports that the enemy was straight
ed for supplies and having signally failed to
secure them from Gen. Meade: has again
turned bis attention towards the Lower
Shenandoah Valley and to our posts on the
B. o. & R. R. Rebel infantry pickets made
their appearance last night 10 the vicinity OF
Cbantilly, which indicates the presence OF a
heavy rebel force in that vicinity, but Gen.
Sedgwick drove them back to Frying Pan
from his front.
Later information up to noon today
saws our cavalry reconnaissance went out as
far as one mile from BriXton and found no
thing but few rebel scouts.
Rumors continue to multiply 10 the effect
that rebel column was moving towards
the Point of Rocks or Harper's Ferry, but
after careful enquiries from private parties
no information has been obtained to con
firm these reports.
The following was received to-day at the
head quarters Of the army at Clarksburg'
Virginia:
General Sullivan reports that his cavalry
scout from Msrtinsburg yesterday encoun'
tereda detachment Of Cilmore's rebel cav
airy and captured the whole force, 81 in
number, with horse, equipments, &c
1t would seeCl that general engage
ment is considered probable, from the fac,
that field surgeons have orders to hole
themselves in readiness to proceed to tb'
army Of the Potomac.
ITO EDrToRs.-It is reported that Gen
Meade army is within the defences o
Washington. There has been no battle
and the position Of Lees army is unaseer
tanned, or at least is not known in TIN
city. 1t appears certain. however, tina
Lee has not crossed the Potomac. Use
the above or not. at your discretion.
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From New Orleans.

NEwYoRx, Oct. l7--New Orleans date
of the 10th state that Matamoras Is still
held by the French. The citizens do no
exhibit any desire to oppose them
| The popular feeling in Texas is agains
the Confederate draft. 49,. etgt "a ~
/ Galveston, very strongly fortified, is nov
the rebel stronghold in Texas.
The 18th army corps reached Vermillior
river, few miles south of Vermillionville
yesterday. There was sharp skirmishing
Gen. Banks is in the field. r.taA5 Q
From Army of the Potomac.
A special to the World, dated Washing.
ton, Oct. II, says: ~. 80 -.
The Army of the Potomac has retreated,
thus far closely pressed by Lee A battle
would probably have been fought on the
old Bull Run ground yesterday had Meade
accepted it. Lee moving heavily on his
flank, Meade, becoming alarmed, fell back.
1t is minated that Lee is going into
Maryland again. Z,---r n 49,.
The Herald's despatch says: Reports
from the front indicate movement by the
enemy's cavalry towards the Potomac
In addition to a large number of sol
diers, a thousand men have been detailed
from the convalescent camp to work on the
defences of Washington.
The best opinion is that large reinforce
ments have been sent to Lee from Bragg's
army to enable him to make a dash on
Washington.
Lee has pushed us back with mere
handful, or he has large army to sustain
him. il the latter is true, an attempt to
flank Meade by attacking Washington may
be expected.
The Times Washington special of the
18th says: There was n, fighting yester-
day in the front. 1t is reported here this
that Lee has sent part of hisarmy
up the Shenandoah Valley. 1t is certain
that Lees army crossed the Rappahannock
on Wednesday.
Meade is located at Centreville.
1t is said that Lee has only five days
provisions with him. "A
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From the Army of the Potomac.

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Tribune has
the following:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
October Ia.
Our line of battle was maintained through
out Yesterday and to day, but the enemy
have made no further demonstration, and
all remains quiet.
Rebel pickets appear close to our front,
but whether, after having been SO complete
" foied in all their recent enterprises to
gain an advantage, they will try another
flank movement or risk general engage
ment, is yet undsclosed by any discoveries
we have been able to make.
A heavy reconnaissance on our right has
disclosed heavy body of infantry occupy
ing passes leading to Bull Run, while Gen.
Ewell's corps is believed to be still lowering
on our loft.
Several mounted rebel raiders dashed in
upon the headquarters supply train of the
9Th corps, between Chantilly and Centre
Vile. about midnight last night, capturing
the teams of only four wagons.
All rumors of fight having taken place
at Fairfax G. H., or that our artillery had
all retreated thither, are fabrications. Gen.
John Cochrana reached Fairfax Z. H., this
evening. Between so and 60 more rebel
prisoners were brought in today and this
evening were dispatched to Washington.
The remainder of our wounded in Tues
DAYS fight was also sent in and all the suit
lers and other attaches of the army tend
| ing to embarrass active movements have
been ordered to Alexandra, and the Army
of the Potomac is reduced to light weight
| and awaits its sou them friends.
The Tribune's Washington despatch OF
the 10th, says:
The Presidents reply 20 the address oil
the Missouri Delegation, mailed to Hon. e.
D. Drake, Chairman of the Delegation, at
st. Louis, yesterday, will be published OF
net, at the option of that gentleman.
Gen. Scho6eld is continued in command
of that Department, and all military pow
ers concentrated in his hands.
| He receives new instructions, copy o
which is annexed to the Presidents letter
to the Delegation, containing explicit anc
more stringent directions for the manage
ment of his Department.
All persons in the service of the .. 5
are forbidden to return fugitive slaves, or Il
assist in their escape. No colored soldier
Ito be enlisted except under orders of TIT
Comm der Of the Departt. Gen Schotield'
course with regard to Senator Lane and hi
followers is approved, and he is ordered Il
luse all the forces under his command L
punish guerrillas or other irresponsible per
| sons carrying on irregular warfare unde
whatever color or pretext. No action
taken in the matter of enrolled militia
which is left as it was before the commit
teo presented their address.
Governors Yates of Illinois and Solomo
lof Wisconsin are here. The former isdes
rous of removing some of the restriction
|, upon commerce on the Mississippi. II
latter has questions to settle with the Wa
Department.
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From Memphis.

OAIso. Oct. 1.-THE steamers Omaha
and City Belle brought up 300 bales Of cot
ton.
The Memphis Bulletin Of the 18th says
the I'd Michigan cavalry under Lieut.. Col.
Mener encountered Richardson with 800
zen and 4 pieces of artillery on Tslahatcb.
Richardson retreated to Oklahoma.
On the 10th, Col. Hatch routed and scat.
tered Chalmers command, driving them all
beyond Talahatch, and gave up the pursuit
only when bis ann unitioR was exhausted.
Gen. Sweeney's infantry took the wrong
route But for this error the most Of Chal-
mers' force would have been captured.
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Sent TO jail The immortal Polk
Chalk got into dispute with Phillip Hoff-
man on Saturday night. Polk not being
able to sustain his point with argument,re-
sorted to harsh measures, and was about
putting Phillip through "course OF
snroutsn when officer St. Myers appeared
and nronosed to have an Alderman's deci-
sion in the matter. The proposition of the
officer was agreed to rather reluctantly, and
the couple were arrsigned before Alderman
Robertson, who committed them to Jail
where they will be able to avail themselves
of the .sober second thought"
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OssTRUcTuG THE CREEK BRIDGEs.-
10 such an extent have the sidewalks on
the creek bridges been obstructed recently,
that it has been found necessary to enact .
city ordinance to prevent lettering upon
these thoroughfares. Something Of this kind
has been wanting for long while, as it is
almost impossible, at times, for pedestrians
TO cross the creek. We hope to see the
ordinance rigidly enforced.
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TELEGRAPH
DO to Q O'Clock. A. M,
The Presidents Proclamation.
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
! ~ e32c OF AMERICA.

By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE
| Il j sao2'e OF AMERICA. r. +.
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE following
proclamation by President Lincoln has
been issued: - y 4As--'1 -
Whereas, the terms of service OF a part o.
the volunteer forces of the U. ). Will ex
pire during the coming year, and whereas
in addition to the men raised by the mrs!
draft it is deemed expedient to call ou'
SOC, 900 volunteers to serve for three years
or the war; not, however, exceeding three
years. Now, therefore I, Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States and Oom-
mander-in- Chief of the Army and Navy
thereof and of the Militia OF the several
States when called into active service, do
issue this my proclamation, calling upon the
Governors of the different States to raise
and have enlisted into the service for the
war to fill companies and regiments IN the
field from their respective States the re
cruits of 100000 men. 1 farther proclaim
that all the volunteers thus called out and
duly enlisted shall receive advance pay,
premium and bounty, as heretofore COM
municated to the Governors OF the States
by the War Department through the Pro-
vost Marshals Office by special letters.
further proclaim that all the volunteers
received under this call, as well as all 9TH
ers not heretofore created, shall be duly
credited and deducted from the quotas
established for the next draft l further
proclaim that if any State shall fail to raise
the quota assigned to it by the War Depart:
nent, then a draft for the deficiency in said
quota shall be made in said State orin the dis
tricts of said State for their due proportion
of said quota, and the said draft shall COM
mence on the 5th day Of January, 1864. l
further proclaim that nothing in this proc
lamation shall interfere with the existing
orders or the present draft in the States
where it is now in progress, or where 1T has
not vet commenced. the quotas OF the
States and Districts will be assigned by
the War Department through the Provost
Marshal Generals office, due regard being
had for the men heretofore furnished, wheth.
er by volunteering or drafting; and the re-
cruiting will be conducted in accordance
with such instructions as have been or may
be issued by that Department.
In issuing this proclamation, address
myself, not only to the Governors of the
several States, but also to the good and
loyal people thereof, inviting them to lend
their cheerful willingness and effective aid
in the measures thus adopted, with view
to reinforce our victorious armies now ia
the field, and bring our military operations
to prosperous end, thus closing forever
the fountains of seduction and cruel war.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed. Done at the city OF
Washington, this 18th day of October, A.
D., one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
three, and of the independence of the United
States the 80th.
By the President:
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
VIM. Fl. SEWARD, Sec'y of State.
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llNEw YoaK, Oct. Is. The Hsrald has the
following dispatch from the Army Of the
Potomac of the 18th inst. There Was q
renewal Of artillery firing on our sxtrsus
right today, continuing only = fsu minutes
The main body Of the enemy has dissap-
pearsc and no body knows whsrs, excspt
Gen. Meade and his confidential military
counselors. Even the regular brigade Of
cavalry advancing beyond our front iiiled
TO find them in any considerable nunbse.-
At z O'clock this evening oil was quiet 10
front.
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W. RHINE WINE INToxIcATEl-w nen
aver 3 question arises as to the Intoxicating
s,;t;es of the popular German beverages
10 difference of opinion is manifested
Msnv contend that lager beer and and Rhine N.
.re not intoxicating drinks-some will
mo.r to belief, and have done so in courts
"..;os On one occasion where the pro-
..t;ss Of lager were under consideration
n this city, an individual mot German
tilted that he drank 6fty-fve glasses in
.,a afternoon, and did not experience any
ossct from it. Subsequently, however, ne
..,d;f.d his statement 80 far as to say that
the lager did swasl little as ne was on his
raw home. This testimony was conclusive
md the crowd decided that lager was not
an intoxicating beverage
In neighborlng town the Rhine WINE
question lately came up in suit for assault
end battery. The counsel for the defend
ont showed that the plaintiff had deposited
,,epea tuna6lers of that liquid beneath his
vest in the,eohrss of two or three hours
previous to the melee between the parties
to the suit. The plaintiff insisted ne was
not drunk, but the defendants witnesses
testified that he was badly intoxicated.-|
An expert testified that two glasses would
not make man drunk ordinarily, that i've
glasses generally would, and that there
were some who could hide away dozen
tumblers with impunity.
Now these witnesses may have all oeen
right, for Rhine wine varies materially IN
quality, we are told by those who ought TO
know. When whisky is cheaper than VIM
egar, two glasses of Rhine wine may intox-
icate man, but as whisky stands now IN
the market, we believe eleven glasses Of
Rhine wine may be drank with no other el-
feet than a so ur stomach or Transformation
into vinegar cask. A drunk out OF the
article is impossible.
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SATURDAY was beautiful day. The ali
was mild and balmy, and the genial rays Of
the, sup brought crowds of the fairer sex,
decorated with the latest Fall fashions,
from their homes. 1t has been some time
since we have had the pleasure of seeing
such an array of beauty upon our streets.
J The weather was cooler yesterday, with
light showers of rain. ,,,,,-0
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A NUMBER of the Presbyterian ministers
were absent from the city yesterday, attend
ing the Synod of Wheeling, which is now
holding sessions at New Lisbon, Ohio
Their pulpits were occupied by substitutes.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. l8.-The following is
letter from Mr.. Mason to JEFF. Davis, and
was found among the intercepted corrsspon-
dence of the latter. 1t plainly shows the
reasonable purpose of the writer at the
time.
SELMA, VA, near Winchester,
Sept. so. 1863.
My Dear Sir:--l have letter from
Wise of the twenty-sevsnth full OF
spirit; he says the Governors OF North Car
DINA, South Carolina and Louisiana have
already agreed to the rendezvous at Raj
eigh, and others will this in your own
private ear. He says further that he had
officially requested you to exchange with
Virginia on fair terms of difference, percus-
sion for flint musksts. don't know the
usage or power of the Department in such
cases, but if 1t can be done, even by liberal
construction, hope you will accede.
Was there not an appropriation at the
last session for converting flint into per-
cussion arms; if so, would it not furnish q
good reason for excluding such facilities to
the States. Virginia has probably more
arms than the other Southern States, and
would divide in case of need.
In a letter yesterday to q committee in
South Carolina, gave it as my Judgment
that in the event of Fremont's election the
South should not pause, but proceed to i'm
mediate, absolute and eternal separation
So ain candidate for the first halter.
Wise says his accounts from Philadelphia
are cheering for Old Buck in Pennsylvania.
I hope they are not delusive.
[Signed }. M. MASON.
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WAsHIsGTos, Oct lit is ascertained
from the Army Of the Potomac that the
heavy rains of yesterday prevented any field
operations. -. -.
siderable body of the enemy, and our sig
nal men, owing to the fog and haze, saw in
dications of only one large camp at Wintous
station.
It is believed that the enemy, having the
previous day reconnoitered our position;
and finding our lines impregnabie, retrsated
rearward, fearing rise of the Rsppahan
mock would interfere with their base OF sup.
plies. These explain their movements 10
wards that line.
Our troops are equally posted for an ad'
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rheumatism, etc.

PRENTICE says that 'girls will differ. One
Of them lately broke her neck in trying to
escape being kissed, and we have known
great many of them ready to break their
necks to get kissed" a
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500. 200 volunteers Wanted.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lit has been de-
tsrmined to call for 00,000 volunteers.
The Presidents proclamation for this
purpose is now in course Of preparation
The Republican says that the Govern
ment has information contradicting the re-
ports that Lees army had been thrown
across the Upper Potomac into Maryland.
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CINCINNATI, Oct. l7.-Returns from 60
counties give Brough 60, 4s2 majority. Tam
sc. 039 and three counties to hear from
The machine establishment OF 3seIge
ID. Winchell was destroyed by ire this
morning. Less about $4,000, insured fol
$1,000.
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WASHINGTON, Oct Hs-Itins ~ Cat a
General Order will b issued By the War
Department In . few days, providing for he
enlistment Of colored troops in the Ststea
Of Maryland, Kentucky, West yirFiqia "a
tennessee. All loyal owners viii b allow.
cd $500 for each slave that may solisk TO-
slaves to be free at the expifa&aon a his
term of enlistment. The slavas Of dioloyol
masters win also b snlistsd, bes thy Win
not Be paid for them.
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PRESIDENT LINCOLN orders, by proclama-
tion, in another column, a draft of three
hundred thousand more men unless the
quota is filled by volunteering, We may
soon expect to again see the abolitionists
walking about with canes, complaining of
etc.
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vance Hor retreat. The enemys forced
marches and the scarcity of supplies render
it impossible to actively advance or retreat.
II they attack us their defeat is considered
beyond doubt.
y The enemy was in force this morning 1t
and around Manassas Junction; some Of
our troops Immediately prepared to advance,
probably to reconnoitre.
Our recent movements have been Of .
stratagetic character, in which Lee has
been thus far completely outgeneraled BY
Meade. Ge1 Nt}ft ''i4
No fears exist of our not being able to
cope with Lee in the field, if we can get his
forces in without ours having a long base
of supplies to protect.
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TRAINS on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road continue to come and go on time
P Passengers last evening reported all quiet
along the entire route.
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THERE are now but seventy-four prison
ers confined in the military prison in this
city, including Confederate soldiers, bush
whackers, guerrillas, and horse-thieves.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. ls.-Sales Of Gov
eminent bonds on Saturday amounted 70
l52s75O Sales for the week 95O0OU.-
Deliveries of bonds are made TO Oct. 18th.
The loan is under 2OO, 0O0, goo, and at the
above rate win 10 before the public.
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New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Express has
the following;
There are rumors that Lees army was
posted IN line of battle all day yesterday
at Centreville. :,
Lees army was SO posted as to enable
him 10 cross into Maryland at Edwards
Ferry, but the rains prevented the accom-
psishment Of his designs.
Lees army has not been depleted TO re-
inforce Bragg. Longstreet's corps IS with
Lee: but Longstreet in person is With
Bragg. He is in command Of tue Georgia
militia and the soldiers from the camp o.
instruction which were sent to Bragg's as
sistance.
Rosecrans cannot give battle at present
must remain on the defensive.
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JEROME MERRIMAN was fined one dollar
and costs, on Saturday, by Alderman Rob
ertson, for disorderly conduct.
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Col. THosuRN, of the First Virginia, was
in town on Saturday. The regiment Is still
at Petersburg.
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CHICAGO, Oct. ls.-Twenty-six Of Nor.
gan's men escaped from Camp Douglas last
night by digging hole under of the
barracks and under the fence. ssY l.t.a
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The MARKET was fairly attended satur,
dav morning. Prices for all articles ruled
hi4h. and sellers realized handsome profits
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New York Money Market.
NEw YORK, Oct. l7-Noon. Gold since
Board 81. At Board 49t. 81
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New YORK, Oct, 1.-THE Tribune has
the following:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, [
October IA.