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EXAMINATION or DRAFTED NkN.
The examination OF drafted men wss continued
yesterday Ut The ofact Of the Provost MAraaal.
towns Of Wheeling, Maine and P4los, and tho fol-
loving II the 1esult OF tne proceedings. In Woeel
ing S. men were summoned 70 app:ar. AMI all re-
ported as In duty boutd d. Niueteen were he'd to
ptftuual eetEice, ittniahed Substitute, Is were
EXEMPTED for phy.icnl disability. an1 23 for her
causes. In Name ~ were Summoned. OF these
failed to appear. 10 were held persenst service
furnished substitutes. II xIe exen oted for phgs1.
c-l clesbiity aid II for other c1u.ea. In P1los 20
received uot,ces 10 report for axsmlnstiou, but
cuy Is appeared. o. 1bese, s we're pnTslcs!ly dis
ao!ed from performing military oatY. exempted
tcr other Causes, furnished substitute, and 4
were held for perroua service.
TO NAY.
It il not get known whether or not the draft will
r. cred to-day. T1e men examstcu to dsy will
probably be those drafted IN the towns OF L.yden
and 6chaumberg.
: TEETH WARD.
To the Cttlzeps Of the Tenth Ward:
Abont cnelhird Of the pe1eons enrolled IN your
Ward, win many liberal mlcdad and loyal hsarked
gentlemen who are not subject to the draft. hase
contributed d to the Ward War Fnad about EA1,001.
BY this AID The Execullse Committee, with the CO.
operation Of many true and good Gsix.Is, hAve
II from the draft All persons who contributed to
<hls fopd whether ltabie or exempt r tho draft
n well Us those xho took scrip. are cordially in
| vfed to attend puhl'c melting at the Eugiu.
| Houee OIL thr corner of Washington and Clinton
ettelte. this evening Ut tciocx to rejoice IN shs
suecess OF getting our Ward ont OF the " WIND :
| Dy otder OF the COMMITTEES.
, 1864-10-08

9R{D0xFo91. Oct.i-l ?. ".
C1RAExD-D. Hets, Lemcnt; Isseoluec, Lemont ;
Atntnee, Lenont; Prairie Queen. OTTAWA; 1mpa.tst,
Loskport; = co.ds stsye nslss. q. Cooley, M.r1..
Utiea lyrt. seneca umbes. s. i pcs tit.
ARE1sxD5;T. 4. 1e-nAra, AssA1ls: ~ tons coal
veyance. Lcmcnt, 1cs rub6le tt-nt, yds dnaeo.
u. = none; g. T: Gale, 1emrnt, Is yda oiHenaton
1f<5 bu wheat, 81 bn ts.ley, l7,tsl os tseds-
, 1864-10-08

Especial Dlspatth to tho CHICAGO Tribunal
DR1pa EFoKr, Friday, Oct Z.
CLEAaTD-e- Eo.tbrup. fzison ChsuuAhon, Ksn.
sakee Feeders Convs1 snce, Ler ont; Alliance, TT
t2sR, sc feet lumber, 6,teo leth: Seneca, senecs
1858 fett lumber. 7<0 1ash II. s. Hut1ee. Lemout;
Excesior, kankakee Fset er, 49, "a It lumber. $500
pcs la1h S. F. Gale. Lemcnt.
dKHlTED-CnEe
, 1864-10-08

= I..isata6a aid obetrucilDg matters are removed
from tie lungs. Having maintained In reputation
IN all parts Of the world tor over aquafter Q:
cantufy, It IL confidently recommended as the best
remedy ever offered tor the ieeases 1t processes to
cure. Sold by druggists every where.
nrfdT4nS- -Ht.TERsf
, 1864-10-08

= In Consumption snd ali Pulmonary Com.
p1aints. Dr. J15nrs E1pectorant vill AFFORD tmue-
u1ate reef, ty removing the dill :nlty oi oreath-
, 1864-10-08

Vessels Passed Detroit.
Especial D1spsseh to the Chicago Trttune.1
DHTRorT. Friday Evening, Oct. Z.
ur-None.
Dowx-RaEson, Watson, Orphan, Altair, PlAir,
CotliG9, Eoswegisn. a..
WindtQpshKeet.
, 1864-10-08

EMBERr? e SAMPSON,
~ General Auedoneers -, fS 4 Is DeAs9osa u.
LARGE SALE OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
STOVES, CARPETS. &C.. ELEsANr CdAMBg2
BUTTS, &C.,
, 1864-10-08

D T IL D.

In Tits city, cn the sth Int y fhnx etidesce Of
H. n, MAsgn ESD By rht ReY. J Z ahlnhetd, Mr.
N. FELTON, nI6 Alss LIZZIE n.
, 1864-10-08
Chicago Qrlbn11e.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1884.
THE CITY.

RrAzx sruxFr BnpGK.-Th work on the 6tate
..rrr4 bridge has fair cou mcnced. The piles are
diver, and preparations are being 1aade for thu
snpefttructufc'
caxr Fm.-col s. Bronson, Of the 1d1st TIL
nois regiment, is IN command Of Camp Fry, aud IL
.kon. uniting II 10 complete order. Col. Bfonson
IA an erertctic and hiEhsy etneicnt onaser
nxr,c,1 socu71.-The leentar monthly meet
fnR Of the Chicago heosca' socseey "as aeM .ses
arsn,ne. the Prreident, Ds. o. NJ ueydoek. IN the
Cns1r The Secretary. Dr.. Marqaerat, read tbs
.~-t.. ri 1he lsst meeting. which were approved.
~ Fiica y az elected member Of The socle:1.
yAu-on Thursdsy evening. a due little boy
.tont t#o weets old was left upon the steoa o.
fhe o,phsu As5lum. It vas de 2ozt.ed In baske'.
nad a rood assortment OF clothing and bottle Of
MIX, The lady managers are deetfoas OF 4nol1K
home tur IT. They hsve also a couple ol g1fls'
fo1 when they would like homes.
PERSONAL x-Ad}utant E. s. Davis, oHs Illinois,
IL now On a vi.is home. he left Atlanta on me
9th uu and repo.ts everything there In eoot coz
ditton. He will return to his regiment IN lew
days. a., s,.,.,o, 1,tb
army corps, lesvee 1or Auinta this morning.
AzR.s7 or P1cKrocKErn.-Last evening four
snsn.ctous locking Characters, 20 Of them known
ntcfpocle,s. we're arrested at the depot Of the
Chicago ard Milwaukee Railroad heing captured
tn tte sc1 Of picking the packets 6t pas-engefa
police of3cess Of the Milwaukee ana North Wes-
TEN depot.
avAaos ron coxn1ssAnT SToHxs-Naj. Taylor.
Conm,ssary Of subs'sten>e, q. s. A., msde the
following awards yesterday:
b, Adams d Co., 1,0o9 hrla xxx 1n1r, q. f81t
B. Adams & Co., 1.000 hr1s Union Mills. at... 75
Webster & Co . Q hu beaus, at .......s-:-.. S.b5
=. 1oa NJ 4MA n. ~ ~ IT, II 30
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Dr7rnxmEp 70 DH hut COULD SoT.-Ye<ter-
CAV metrip4. Francis o'Nell. Company E, 18th
REGIMENT Veteran Reserve Coros.. deliberately
e1erscd ~ rbey1uy himself Ut Camp DouQlss As
ths ratb was hich up. 1t did mt seret hts wind
pIpf, 1pd he still llver, though t1 Frectrtoue
Condition. On beng Questioned as 70 What
te vas.tiftd Of life.
, 1864-10-08

The Latest SituRt1cu-0ur Position
NeF1h Of the Jamts-Repel Loss ax
Fort HafrlsOn. 10O0-Death of a
Rebel tseneFal-The Nouxn side HALL
rQ&d-Enerid&n3a alfu&upu.
, 1864-10-08

srA4x sruxFr Bn1pGx.-Tbe work on the 6tnte
strrrs nndee bas fair coa xncnced. The pile, are
diver, and preparations are being made for tho
c-n%rrtructufc.
, 1864-10-08

WANTED-Agents Son eto1ug
w eps1relv nav. P1sslde: tlal Portrait Cares.
On Cs7d No. il po1tr.,t ot Lincoln and johnson !;
10. 7,icf Mcclellan tad ftndtet Tnase carda ara
tht tastt ttl Is lug ihn1u FIT gc uo and
a7s beYii an ,puense ssle. size to 1t The Album.
SET by 0]stl At ~ 10 per hG. A7sus9 A-e making
hcm I'D to 4s1p psFz eef cIsa., 1eiupx ou- puol =
tious. GOLDEN 4 sAMM0Na. Mo. / s. uth INK
t1ee' Ehtcaso. over Preston, WnlAtt & Keaas Baaz.
, 1864-10-08
:Dnr SALE,

HOE eALE-Cue Of P P5r1igce's 10
~, Eolse PoWsrs. Also, one lathe ena Qua uurieht
ChjE4Fo. 80 +7lS.1t'
, 1864-10-08

w ANTED. --1.oro Age.ts in ev.
~ err Part Of the United Sta. o. The Auburn
PUh.Aht7K Co. offer unaquAled Inducements to
agents, m4le and female, to sell their popular Sub.
scl1psion Eoost: Good agen:a ate m4ktnz cleat Of
lcgce OF hcoKs and p11res. a. King d Gu. 81
Dearborn street, room No. 4 20. Drawer 659b.
Chicago oS96s
, 1864-10-08

w WANTEiD'-Agenre WaEreG.
w Good ralta.ts men wanted IN eve1T county IA
the eas TO seu paxs books for agents published
We 1att none out tee besr cf Hen. l1s74l eomn1$
. oLs given. Address CLARKE d CO., 81 washing
frnu utTA Ch+,.Hrf. ocf.t693 10:
, 1864-10-08

w WANTED "A man Of experience
w sud ,ot sss a. Rera.nt ake:t for aasataol aaed
seafuG M.ch1te. 4oply nsN. HOOLo'3 PIAro Q Ware
1oe ms, IL Lake steal, oat zeea 10 Aad II a. sLd
sn-u3 D. N. o.1-i676 St
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| TOL. WOODS MUsEDM
ReaI Eatatf==Qnuntrp.

TOR SALE A farm If 100 &C %,
L. ar Au1ort, IEincls, With are touss snd barn,
OF siock viii be sold with 1t II desired Several In
Drove 1aEs for sae IN Kane aud Aojon2x couaties.
6c0VtlLE d HARVEY Chicago. oc3 r723it
, 1864-10-08
The SvvedfAh Union Club will have n
meeting this and every Saturday evening. At Ger
n an Hall, corner OF Indiana and Wells Streets.

Nursefy ard Hs1(-Orphan Asylum
AL ladies interested IN the Nursery and Halt
Orphan As3lum are requested to meet At Bryan
afternoon. A punCtual attendance il requested.
, 1864-10-08

Nv ANTED-AE snis, travelling
NV auc 1oc1. o sell cur fast. ss!:1o3 ar:icls. C
fta1 rrs1i.. 1eedeu o7 evesy s.a-la-. by ers5 bait
ne snhu. sn3 N every 'A@i T. aEe4ta c.n MAKE 70
1lGo &'5n PEI nou,h. Rish llstt eao't8l AddE.ts
VIII ssanp foI cur nhr. J. N. YEARN3AAW. LII
DsA1boru stft ct. Chic ago. oc3lsat 1t
, 1864-10-08

WANTED--AEerts ts to sell Csm,
C1ark's Indtilb.o ncis ana d fnluzs By Vhich
500 = non II cs- te uaas. I lwaTs tesp The o1s
and Ret enr NEW C1EoULAR. 3. & LaNDOS, ARe1t
S. Lakg-St Oh cAko, III. ocft4e+lm
The New York herald., 1864-11-10

IN the employ q the Southern confederscy who shall be
engaged N raids IN the States the Canadian frontsr
SHAH NOS have tho benefit Of asylum 10 CAnada but shall
10 deemed offenders coming under ths q shs
Askburton treaty.
IN the early part Of this summer case occurred nom
which lesson may be drawn TO guido the Canadian gov
eminent out OF the present difficulty. TIE Confederate
cruiser Georgia was dismantled, taken tiverpoo and
sold ~ the agents OF me Confederate government 70
Obtain tne opinion Of the law officers Of the Crown who
pronounced the legality Of tho purchase. Tho govern.
mene however, prevented the OF such claims
b NE issue Of that sale Of any vessel
tna nsd been engaged In tho service OF either begerent
would Dc permitted 10 the ports Of tho British empire.
mot thought necessary to await the action Of Par.
lament the Of permitting the existing Law
70 bring The nation Into trouble promptly checked by
9 proclamation.
That some suoh course ID demanded from our govern.
mect warranted BY the rumors, true or otherwise.
o. fuftner attempts on the American frontier. And
there can DO no doubt the parties who may engage
them bear but little more love TO than they do 70 the
Northern States.
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
ANOTHER RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

A Train Thrown or the Tr.ck-six Cars
Demolished-Throe Men kiiled-Others
Seriously Injured, SO.
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO TIE HERALD.
HAvRE GRACE, Nov. Q, 1884.
The express train from Washington to New York OF
the track about nine miles OF this place at two
O'Clock yesterday morning.
Tho locomotive and tender and nearly the entrc train
thrown OF the track, and six cars were totally de-
molishcd.
Three persons killed, OF whom was a soldier
and number seriously injured, among whom werc seve
raj ladies.
II Is thought by many that distractions placed
on tho track by ncendiarIes Tho were known 70
DO loaded with people going North to vote
TIE PRESS DESPATCH.
HAvRK Or GRACE, Nd, Nov. Q, 1864
An unfortunate railroad accident occurred at Perrys.
vile last night Owing TO tho engineer approaching
ferry boat Maryland at two high OF speed
the through freight train coded with engine an
four which standing tbs steamer. Both the
engines and hurled by tho shock into
the Among them three loaded Of Adams
Express Company. No lives we're lost
No detention TO travel will the tides keep
ordinarily full allow boats pass the obstruc
tons One OF the engines the heaviest used the
road, and both and very valuable
An engineer was hurt In ieaplng from the train.
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
THE FIFTH CORPS.
Mr.. l.. A. Hendricks Despatch.
HEADQUARTERS, FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
m = unrur Nov rsGl


Six MILE House., Nov. 7, 1864. <
All quiet along tho lines is the continuous story 1t Is
proemnenty in front Of the Fifth corps where shot,
unless be accidental one. has not been heard the
picket lines for some time Our right hand neghbors
the Second Corps do not manage to live terms
Of amiabity with general enemy. The noise OF their
nocturnal cannonadiug and muskery is dsagreeably fire.
qucut though, fortunately, with great damaging loss
TO either party
NAMES or BATTLES SscRIBrp RSGixrSrAL oofoRs
A commission Of officers is at present In ses.
sion arranging and agreeing upon tho names OF
battles to be inscribed on the flags OF all tho
regiments belonging to the corps. Tho Firth
corps IL has been ascertained by this commission,
has been represented eighty six battles This includes
actions participated In by regiments that have belonged
and now belong the corps doubt whether any other
corps can present record elualing this.
COLONEL PROMOTED.
Among our newly brevetted brgader generals s Lieut.
Colonel roop, First Michigan regiment. most do
served promotion u IL, and through which faithful,
accomplished and gallant officer s retained IN the service
II is understood he will be assigned brigade In the
First division. his regiment was mustered out some
time SINCE having served out It's three years term 10
addition TO the three months service General Troop
was never absent from his command day except from
wounds received in battle.
Another aud deserved promotion sm gratihed to
record 81 is the promotion OF Major 1homas, for long
time acting corps quatermaster to lieutenant colonel
ana corps In the time he has had super
VISION OF the department Of the corps he
mas shown zeal, industry and capacity that have not
Won MN universal praise, but point the way TO stu
Iherc s out little excitement about election although
tnc CAMPS swarm with commissioners appointed from
qured arrangements have bosn made for receiving the
votes.
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
e I q II M q N D.
A Cavalry Reconnaissance Towards
the Nottaway River,
kSs ksss kss
THE CAVALRY.
MT. +. Buckley's Despatch.
HEADQUARTERS, GkSeG's CAVALRY DIVISION, /
In TIE FIELD, Nov. !, 1864. !


In TIE FIELD, Nov. !, 1864.
RKCosNoIsAScs
Il s surmised the rebels intend 10 interfere some
what In the elections tomorrow BY making attack
upon our lines. To ascertain II any such movement
on foot General Greggs division OF cavalry
to-day upon the Jerusalem plank road
In the direction lof the Nottaway river. thorough
search the whole country failed TO discover any bodies
OF troops moving towards flank and rear, and the
command has returned camp this evening, but with
orders TO DO In readiness to move at daylight In the
morning IN the movement to-day the division killed two
OF the enemy and captured thirteen without sustaining
any loss One Of tho killed armed with heavy
teen shooting rife supposed TO have been captured
tbs time OF the beef stealing raid.
LITTLE FIRING.
There has been very little firing the line In front OF
Peersbur the ncccual attempt by the enemy 10
capture picket line In front OF the Second corps
Saturday night last
to-day has been quite rainy and the roads are already
becoming bad; but thanks to the foresight OF General
Grant and the energy OF engineer officers, have
railroads running nearly part OF the army, and
corduroy roads in every direction.
Dr. W. D. ReEner Surgeon Of the First brigade
Of thh division, leaves for his homo In Cleveland to-
morrow, hh term OF service having expired For tho
paat two Dr. Rezner has been the operating
gcou Of the brigade n the neId and has highly
ccesfu, as many testify who have been saved the
useless amputation OF limbs by his skill His departure
will be sad loss TO the brigade, and regretted by ALL
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
sailors Fair at Boston.

BosroS, Nov. 9, 1894.
The grand National Sailors Fair opened at The Acade-
my OF Music tonight with great eca There was large
attendance, and among the notabtes present were
capt winsow and the officers or the Rsarssrse, Captain
worden, Admiral s,ringham others. Addresses were
made by Hon. Edward Everett, Hon. r. 9. winthrop;
Hon r. H. Dana and others. letter from Secretary
welles and telegram from President Lincoln wers
received
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
The snip wiliiam writ Abandonea.

BOSTON, NOV. y, 1904.
The ship William Writ, from Antwerp for New York,
was fallen In with on the 9th inst, Ia latitude 30 40,
longitude os with rudder gone and leaking badly, With
four ees OF water In hold Captain aud were taken
Of by tho schooner Pioneer and landed at Boston this
morning.
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
The Naxx.
SAILING OF A surPLr vEssEr


The supply steamer Bermuda, three, Acting Volunteer
Lieutenant J. W. smith, sails from the Philadelphia
Navy Yard on Saturday next tho 18th inst with
supplies for the West Gulf squadron She win carry
mall and will touch at Key West to deliver depatches
for the East Gulf squadron.
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
IF TRUE.
Atlanta, Ga, Reported
!. Burned.
General Sherman Said to be ON His
Way to Charleston, 3. O.,
SEe.s &e.. ks.
IyrArI. Nov. .. 1854,

CINCINNATI. Nov. 0, 1854.
Yesterdays Indianapolis Journal ssys:-'
Oficers from Chattanooga report that Sherman
turned to Atlanta early last week. with I've corps Of hts
army, leaving two corps in Tennessee under Thomas 70
watch Hood he destroyed the railroad from Chatta.
nooga to Atlanta sending tho iron TO the former
place.
Atlanta is burned, and Sherman marching directly
for Charleston, g. Q.
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
WASHINGTON, Nov. o, 1854

WASHINGTON, Nov. 0, 1884.
The story published to-day that Atlanta had been
burned and that Sherman was marching directly for
Charleston, 8. G., s not believed In military circles. Tho
Official Information received yesterday from Gen. sher
man cannot, for prudential reasons be made publc
but may be said that the prospect OF In his
present movements highly encouraging, and that his
supplies ample and in danger OF interruption.
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
A yvomau Eound Drowned.

FORr HAMILTON, N. n, NUV v I9VF'
Acting Coroner Bennett OF Bay Ridge held an INQUEST
here TO day upon the body or woman about thry hve
years OF age with dark brown hair, good teeth wearing
black hounced dress and frled sleeves Se mad peen
rovpedp
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
Mr.. N. Davfdson's Despatch.
MlpTfxeurvn Nay Q renl
rnE arERlILA MosnY RrrAIlArrrn

THE GUERILLA sosBy RKrAuArrsu.
olcers just arrived from Winchester state that Mcsby
captured 10, OF our men the other day near Newowu
among whom was Captain Brewster. commfsssry OF the
Third cavalry division. After marching them by cE.
cui,ous route TO point Winchester and between
that and BerryvlIe, they we're obliged TO draw
lots 70 determine their fate, seven Of them
were TO be hanged In retaliation for seven OF
Mosbys gang who were hanged By General Custer Cap
tain Brewster drew blank, and destined 20 10
Richmond The seven vere taken 10 a point between
two Union dwellings, where three Of them we're hanged.
one had escaped on the way by slipping rope from
his arms falling nat IN the mud and allowing captors
10 walk over MIN. Thinking II too much trouble 10
hang them all, the executing party determined 20
shoot the other three. They accordingly banged
away at them, killing one aud wounding sec.
ond, wnile the tnird escaped unhurt, aud, being
joined by tho one that had escaped before,
returned 70 Winchester. Tho executions took place just
before day and the Union residents OF the vicinity found
the bodies labelled, "Hanged by Mosby 10 retaliation
for seven OF his men banged by General custer.n
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
THE TALLAHASSEE.
Naval Combat Off the North
Carolina Coast.
Three Blockaders Engaging a
Rebel Privateer.
PROBABLE CAPTURE OF THE CORSAIR.
CAPTAIN GADSDEN'S REPORT,
&c.. &o.. &c.
PROBABLE CAPTURE OF THE C0RSAIR.

Captain Henry A. Gadsdeu, commanding the United
States transport Arage, which arrived port yesterday
from Hilton Head, s. c., reports that last Monday,
while OF the coast OF North Carolina, he witnessed
naval combat between three OF bockadug squadron
OF Wilmington, and an unknown steamer, which was
doubtless one OF the rebel privsteers recently OF
Wilmington. When the Arago left the Of action
tho bocadcrs had surrounded the vessel
action had become sharp both Sides and tho escape
OF the privateer was probably cut or As viii be
by Captain Gadsdens report the prvaeer corresponded
to the description OF the Tallahassee she taken
shall have intelligence OF tho affair via Fortress Mon.
roe. The following is Captain Gadsdens report -
AT nine O'Clock Monday morning. November 8, being
In company with steamer supposed to be the United
States steamship Huntsville Montgomery, sighted .
steamer whose actions being quite suspicious gave chase
to the nrtheastward At ten o'clock the stranger was
headed OF by meeting another steamer supposed 10 be
the United States gunboat Margaret and Jessie. Tho
stranger then stood to the norhward and westward evil
IDENTIFY crowdng all s,oam and SAIL and fast closed with
the Huntsville, which vessel commenced nrng aud was
after the rst few shots (Which fell SHORTY replied TO by
the stranger and cesuory nre kept up both vessels
for two hours Al two O'Clock P. ~ were joined by
another steamer supposed to be tho United States gun
boat Banshee the chased pusuers doing their best
and nearing the land fast to the eastward Of Cape Look
out. AZ hafpast three NJ, the land being in full
vew and the CHASED" hemmed In by the fast vessels
after her, kept on course for New York.
"Ibe stranger fully description Of the Tai
lahassee, very fast guns OF long range and
unquestonaby captured before dark tho whole OF
the pursuing vessels being in good positions to prevent
her escape and the land being within ten miles OF her
half at thrco
The New York herald., 1864-11-10
Newspaper Accounts.
BEAURRGARD's ARMY GONE TO CoRINrH, ;,
From the Nashville Union Nov s.


BEAURRGARD's ARMY GONE CoRINTH, MISS.
From the Nashville Union, Nov. s.
The rebels attempted to cross the Tennessee river az
the mouth OF the Blue Water, day before yesterday In
considerable force, and wcrehandsomely repused, with
considerable loss Blue Water Is between Pulaski ands
Elk river. We have report or the losses either
sde nor do We know what part OF our forces were en-
gagged.
scout sent out from Decatur the CORTLAND road,
met and drove back some Texas cavalry, which was
ascertaned to be part Of three regiments Of cavalry
which were stationed betw cen Decatur and Courtland
Citizens reported to them that they were told by
soldiers and Others who came up from ruscumba, that
the main portion OF Beauregard's army had gone 10
Florence and commenced fortfying but he had moved
on HIMSELF aud mad now Withdrawn part OF the forces on
The statemeu. is confirmed BY citizens from the vicin
~ OF Mud Tavern and other points near the road 70
Corinth. There ia nothing else OF importance
Rebel Accounts.
HOOD on A FUGITIVE CAMPAIGN OF A WEEK OR TWO.
From the Charleston Mercury, Oct. 3l.l
II the Confederate forces under Generals Beduregard
and Hood competent to cope successfully With The
battle should be fought In Alabama rather than In Ten
the south side Of the Tennessee river rather
than the north sde Defeat Sherman and thero
will be little difficulty in crossing the river and little
danger in marching Nashville and Chattanooga Sher
would have 70 make his escape q hostile
try, short Of supplies with wide stream at bis back
and thcre clad gunboats east OF the Muscle
shoals TO cover retreat. we not mistaken. He
would not the Of army upon which
TO rally renioreemens. Tho country would lie 1t orr
But II our troops In North Alabama not numerous
enough TO and defeat shermans forces, 70
over into Tennessee appears TO piece OF strategy
fraught With hazard. Sherman, having the AdvAn
tage Of communicating fully with his Interior posts and
Of drawing troops and ammunition and sustenapce might
place 00Derals BeAuregsrd and Hood In Q position Of
greater peril than that Of General Lee n the movement
culmuang In the retreats from sharpsburg and from
Gettysburg. Tho Army OF the West has never been %
we'll in hand that Of the East and tine Tennessee river
has fords for recrossnR.
Tho idea OF recruiting army in Tennessee good,
provided we 80 there IN the right way inspiring
ndence and showing power and skill. But fugitive cam
paien OF week or two, ending u retreat disaster,
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