THE FREH».
■ rUBLIBHBD BAHT, (SUNDAYS KOWEIS,)
BT JOHN W, FORNEY,
OITIOI No. 41T CHESTNUT STREET.
DAILY PRESS,
■ TwnLvn Ontß P*x Win, payable to the Carrier
Mailed to Subscriber! out of the City at Su Dollam
Fn Inn, Fora Dollars pou Etaa* Mouths, Tiua
Dollaxb poa Sis Hoarae—lnrarlaby in advauoe lor
' the time ordered.
THE TRI-WEEKLY PRESS,
Hailed to Snbecrlbera oat of the City at Taaaa Don
-1 lair Fm Anuili In adrance
DRY-GOODS JOBBERS.
1861. *• « 186 L
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H S.
RIEGEL, BAIRD, & 00.,
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS
OF
DRY GOODS,
NO. 47 NORTH THIRD SHEET, PHILADELPHIA.
Prompt-paying merchants arc respectfully
Invited to examine our large and carefttliy-se
lected stock of desirable goods, which will be
hold at prices to suit the times.
ae2B-2m
JAMES, KENT,
SANTEE, & 00.,
IMPOSTERS AND JOBBERS
OF
DRY GOODS,
sroe. ass and su North THIRD Street, above Sacs,
Rave now open their usual
LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF FOREIGN
AND DOMESTIC GOODS,
-Among which will be Brand a general assortment e<
PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS.
IW CASH BUYERS SPECIALLY INVITED.
aelT-2m
TpiIOMAS MELLOR & 00.,
Nos. 40 and 43 NORTH THIRD Street,
-HOSIERY HOUSE,
LINEN IMPORTERS and
SHIRT-FRONT MANUFACTURERS.
Importations direct from the Mannlhctorisa. isll-Utn
1861 T 0 CASH BUYERS.
H C. DAUGHIsIN & Co 1 ..
-No. 303 MARKET STREET,
Are receiving dally, from the PHILADELPHIA and
NEW TOBK AUCTIONS, a general assortment of
MERCHANDISE, bought lor CASH.
CASH BUYERS are especially invited to call and ex
amine onr Stock. aeb-tf
CARPETINGS.
carpet stock
SELLING OUT
GREAT L T REDUCED PRICES,
CLOSE BUSINESS.
DAILY & BROTHER,
No. 920 CHESTNUT STREET. .
pel7-tUt!«2m
JtOUBTH-STREET
CARPET STORE,
No. 47, ABOVE CHESTNUT,
I am now offering n>y stock of
ENGLISH CARPETINGS,
EMBRACING EVERY VARIETY AND STYLE.
iM&oEted eiproiinly for City Retail Sales, at Prices
giXSS THAN PRESENT COST OF IMPORTATION.
J. T. DELACROIX.
wel»-3ai
fNLEN ECHO MILLS,
GERMANTOWN, PA.
McOALLUM & CJo, '
■IANUFAOTUBXRS, IMFOBTKBB, AND DEALERS.
••9 CHESTNUT STKEBT,
CARPETINGS,
OIL 0L0XH8) to.
Wo bon now on band an extensive stock of Carjwt
r»gm of oor own and other makes, to whleh we can the
attention ofcaah and short time buyers. sell-2m
CARPETINGS.
J. F. & E. B. ORNE,
®O. 319 CHESTNUT STBEET—OPPOSITE STATE
HOUSE,
4n new opening, from Custom House Stores, their
fall importations
NEW CARPETINGS
1,000 pieces J. OBOSSLET A SONS’ TAPESTRY
CARPETS, from
75 CTS. TO ©1 PER YARD.
M TAPESTBY VELVET;
FRENCH AUBCBSON; *
FINS AXMINSTEB;
ROYAL WILTON;
EXTRA ENGLISH BRUSSELS;
HENDERSON A OO.’B VENETIAN;
ENGLISH INGRAIN OABFETS;
ALL OF HIV CHOICE BTYLEg.
ASO
■HAVING BEEN INVOICED BEFORE THE DATS
ADVANCE IN THE TARIFF,
Win be eold at
moderate prices.
■ro3a-3n
LOOKING GLASSES.
JMMENSK REDUCTION
LOOKING GLASSES.
OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS,
PXOTUBK AND PHOTOGRAPH IRAKIS.
JAMES S. EARLE & SON,
818 CHESTNUT STBEET,
announce the redaction of 25 per cent in the prices of all
the] Manufactured Stock of Looking Glasses; also, in
Hngrarfagt, picture mil Photograph Frames, Oil Palate
mgs. The largest and most elegant assortment in the
eonntrr. A rare opportunity is now offered to make pnrj
phases in fids line For Cash, at remarkably Low Prices
EARLE’S GALLERIES*
JyP.tf 818 CHESTNUT Street
CABINET FURNITURE.
riABINET FURNITURE AND Bit
VJ LIARD TABLES.
MOORE & CAMPION,
No. 281 South SECOND Street,
(n connection with their extensire Cabinet Business are
nan manufacturing a superior article of
me. BILLIARD TABLES,
..s ban now on hand a full supply, finished with the
MOOBE A CAMPION’S IMPROVED CUSHIONS,
Which are pronounced, by all who hare used them, to be
""fwfte OTaUtTand finish of these TaMeMhe
•utnren refer to their numerous patrons throughout the
Union, who are familiar with the character of their lotfc
anSt-ftm
HARDWARE.
HAKDW ARE.
MOOBE, HENSZET, A 00.
Hare now on hand, and are constantly receiving, a
large assortment of HAKDW ABE, CUTLERY, GUNS,
Stc. t to which they invite the attention of purchasers for
sash or Short credit. .
Ko. 45V MARKET And
068.2 m No. 416 COMMERCE Street, PhUada.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY. —The Laboratory off the subscribers
Is open daily, from 9 A. M. to 6 P. M., for Analyses of
Ores, Guanos, Waters, 4c. Also, for the Instruction of
fttudents in Chemistry, Mineralogy, and Geology.
Opinions given in Chemical QuesuonA__
Bpccial inatmcUon in MVgjU* BOOTH? M ‘
THOS. H. GABBETT,
JNO. J. BEESE,*M. D.,
Ac4-3m No. 10 CHANT Street, Tenth, below Market.
TOHN WELSH, Practical SLATE
tl BOOFEB, THIRD Street end OKBMANTOWH
h vreoared to pnt on any amount of RUUriau,
ilb most MODERATE TERMS. Will guaranty to
pnake every Building perfectly Water-tight
gy Qrdera promptly attended to. myT-ly
■ EVANS & WATSON'S
BALAMANDEB SAFES.
BTOBE,
16 SOHTH FOUBTH STBEET,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
A large variety or FIRE-PROOF SAFES alwayi
ton hand,
T7RNE SHIRT MANUFACTORY.—
11 j w. SCOTT, 814 CHESTNUT Street, a few
3oora below the “Continental.” The attention ofthe
Dealer, is invited to hie IMPROVED OUT
©F SHIBTS, of .uperiif M, uHa, ooi material, an
ggg, Bial, to order at shortest notice. iel-tl
VOL. S.—NO. 86.
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS.
ji *inrr~ s
HEAVY MERINO
SHIRTS
DRAWERS.
THOS. MELLOR & CO.,
40 AND 43 NOBTII THIRD STREET,
no4-12t
COMMISSION HOUSES.
jiROTHINGHAM & WELLS,
34 SOUTH FRONT AND 3$ LETITIA STREET,
OFFER FOB SAI.B
BROWN AND BLEACHED SHEETINGS,
SHIRTINGS,
DRILLS, JEANS, SILECIAS,
CANTON FLANNELS,
frox tan
MASSACHUSETTS, GREAT FALLS
LACONIA, LYMAN,
EVERETT, DWIGHT,
LOWELL, CABOT,
IPSWICH, CHICOPEE, and
HAMPDEN, BABILBT MILLS.
LIKEWISE,
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
SHAWLS, BEAVER CLOTHS, TRICOTS,
CASSIMERES, FLANNELS, TWEEDS,
BLANKETS, AND ARMY
GOODS,
FROM THE WASHINGTON (cat* Bat Stati,)
AND OTHER MILLS. ocl-3m
QHIFIiEy, HAZARD, &
Q HUTCHINSON,
No. 11» CHESTNUT STREET,
COMMISSION M BOHANTB
FOB THB SAL! OF
PHILADELPHIA-MADE
GOODS.
se29*6m
MILITARY GOODS.
JAVANS & HASSALL,
418 ARCH STREET,
MANUFACTURERS OF
SILK AND BUNTING
FLAGS.
PRESENTATION FLAGS MADE TO OBDEE.
no9-stnths4t
gWOBDS, BELTS, SASHES,
SWORD KNOTS,
SWORD COVERS,
GUN CANES, COTS, &0.,
Tine and common, in great variety.
Military gentlemen are invited to call.
GEO. W. SIMONS & BRO.,
no9-3t SANSOM-STREET HALL.
ARMY CONTRACTORS
AND SUTLERS
SUPPLIED WITH BRUSHES at the lowest rate!.
Always on hand, a large Mock of
CAVALRY BRUSHES,
Government standard;
WAGON BRUSHES,
Government standaid;
And every Description of Brodies reautMd for the Army.
KEMBLE VAN
«fTmm sal M ATtKKT Streat. JOiUaAalpbta -
tv —m Mi.,.-, ;v ....
WOOLLENS.
WELLING, COFFIN, & Co.,
116 CHESTNUT STBEET,
Are prepared to deliver on contract 3-4 and 6«4 Dark and
Sky Blue
CLOTHS AND KERSEYS.
eeB-3m • • • • • ••
JNDIGO BLUE KERSEYS.
INDIGO BLUE CLOTHS,
And every variety of Goods adapted to Military Clothing*
for sale at tho lowest prices
REGIMENTS EQUIPPED AT SIIOET NOTICE.
BENJ. L. BERRY.
CLOTH HOUSE, 50 SOUTH SECOND STBEET.
ocS'tf
FLANNELS, j
COFFIN, & CO.,
116 CHESTNUT STBEET,
Am prepared to make contracts, for Immediate delivery,
WHITE DOMET FLANNELS,
AND ALL WOOL
INDIGO BLVK FLANNELS,
of Goveffna&ent standard.
itfiSICINAL.
Helm bold’s genuine
PBEPABATIONS.
HELMBOLD’S GENUINE PBEPABATIONS,
HELMBOLD’S GENUINE PREPARATIONS.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
Cures Diseases ofthe Bladder.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
Cures Dieeaseff-of the Kidneys, i,
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
Cures Gravel.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU
Cures Dropsy.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU
Cures Nervous Sufferers.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT gUQBU
CurM Debilitated Sufferere.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Loss of Memory.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU
For Lose of Power.
HELMBQLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Consumptioni Insanity*
HELMDOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU
For Epileptic Fits, St. Vitae* Dance*
HELHBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Difficulty of Breathing.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU
For General Weakness.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
Vor Weak Nerves.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU
For Trembling.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Night Sweats.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU .
For Cold Feet.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCIIU
For Dimness of Yiaion.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Languor.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Universal Lassitude of the Muscular System*
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Pallid Countenance.
HFLMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU
For Eruptions.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCIIU,
For Pains in the Back.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCIIU
For Headache.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU
For Sick Stomach.
HELMBOLD’B GENUINE PBEPABATIONS. _
If you are Buffering witij any of the »boyo diri*e»»™B
ailments, use HELMBOLD'S EXTBACT BUCHU.
Try it, and be convinced of its efficacy.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCIIU, recommended by
names known to SCIENCE and FAME.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU. Sfifl MMWIW
made by the late Dr. Physic.
HELMBOLD’S EXTBACT BUCHU. See Dr. De
wee’s valuable work on Practice of Physic.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUUIIU. See Dispensa
tory tf the United States.
HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU. See remark*
1 yiade by Dr. Ephraim McDowell, a celebrated physi
! cian, and Member of the Royal College of Surgeons,
! Ireland, and published in King and Queen’s Journal.
: HELMBOLD’S Genuine Preparation,}. See Medico-
C'hiniroinol Review* imblinljuii by Benjamin Travers,
F. R.C. 8.
| HELMBOLD’S Genuine Preparations. 9ce moßt of the
l late Standard Works on Medicine,
i HELMBOLD’S Genuine Preparations. See remarks
! made by distinguished Clergymen.
. HELMBOLD’S GENUINE PREPARATIONS
{ * “ Give health and vigor to the fratue,
i And bloom to the pallid cheek;”
- and are so pleasant to the taste that patients become
i fond of them.
j HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU, SI per bottle, or
six for $5, delivered to any address. Depot 104 South
! TENTH Street, below Chestnut, Philadelphia, Fa.,
i wh m fill Utters must be addressed.
PHYSICIANS IN ATTENDANCE
From 8 A. M. to 8 P. M.
Describe symptoms in all communications.
ADVICE GRATIS. CURES GUARANTIED.
Sold by Druggists and Deal™ everywhere. ocS-stuthSm
JiOKNEY’S
“WAR PRESS.”
The intense interest everywhere felt in the mighty con
tost in which the Armies and Fleets of the Nation are
esgftged,
ON THE POTOMAC,
IN WESTERN VIRGINIA, '
IN KENTUCKY,
IN MISSOURI,
ON THE SEA COAST,
and elsewhere anti the existing demand for ft Weekly
Journal that will furnish a full and accurate account of
the thrilling events of this exciting and ever-momorftble
period, acceptable alike to Soldiers in Camp, to Peaceful
Firesides, to those who w ish to obtain the latest war
news, and to those who desire to preserve in a convenient
form, for future reference* a correct History of the
Great Rebellion, hns induced me to commence, on
SATURDAY, NOV. 16,1861,
the publication of a GREAT WAR PAPER, (in lien off
the present issue of the Weekly Press,) to be called
“FORNEY’S WAB TRESS.” It mil be printed in
superior style, on a large quarto sheet of eight pages, and
teach number will present tho following ATTRACTIVE
FEATURES, viz •
A BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING,
Illustrating an event of the War, or a MAP of some lo
cality where important operations are in contemplation;
A RECORD OF THE LATEST WAR NEWS
from oil parts of the country, received during each week
by Mail and by Telegraph, from numerous Sl'ifiCiAii
CORRESPONDENTS, and all other reliable sources of
information;
THE LETTERS OF “OCCASIONAL, ’’
whose epistles from Washington during the last three
years have been singularly correct in their statements
and predictions, and whose comments upon public affairs
hare been copied and read with deep interest through
out the whole country;
A THRILLING SKETCH OR TALE,
illustrative pf the romantic incidents connected with the
War; GLEANINGS FROM TIIE RICH TREASURES
OF WAR-WIT AND WAR-POETRY, that are elicited
by the mighty events now transpiring;
ABLE EDITORIALS ON THE GREAT QUESTIONS
OF THE DAY j
THE LATEST LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS;
A SUMMARY OE RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE,
interesting to all Denominations;
IMPORTANT ARTICLES FROM FIRST-CLASS
WRITERS;
ACCURATE MAEKET REPORTS,
Including the Cattle Markets of Philadelphia, New York,
and other places, the Money Market, and Reports of the
Prices of Produce and Merchandise.
Efforts will constantly be made to introduce Hitch new
features as will render the 4 ‘ WAR PRESS” one of the
moat popular and attractive Journals of the country. If,
contrary to general expectations, the war should be sud
denly brought to ft close, its will be filled with
articles that will prove deeply interesting to its readers.
TERMS:
One copy, one year $2 4)0
Three copies, one year 5 00
Five copies, one year...., 8 OO
’ Larger Clubs will be charged at the same rate, thus:
20 copies will cost $24; 50 copies will cost SGO • and 100
copies, $l2O. We also offer the following
EXTRAORDINARY IND UC JEMENTS!
To every Subscriber remitting ns $2 we will forward
by mail a first-rate, new, large 00L0BED MAP of the
Southern States, which gives the most useful and com
prehensive view of the Seat of War, and descriptions of
the important localities of the South, that hag yet been
published. Its retail price is fifty eenti, &nd it in well
worth double that sum.
We will also forward one copy of this Map to any par
son who sends us a club of tliree, of five, or of ten sub
scribers.
A&y.ptVlAn fiSfidlfiS Its A c1.,1. of twenty subscribers,
accompanied with $O4, will be entitled to an extra copy
(for tbe.getter of the club,) and also to a copy of the
.»bove.meutioni-J Map.
: nrSer exertion to yx
'fe&d? the' ('ipeirMlTToh lif tnn itaVAlfVilifcßß, 11 \vt offer
the following liberal pfemiums:
'OBE IHJBDEED DOLLARS IN CASH!
will be presented to tho person or persons who mar pro
cure the largest list of subscribers by the Ist of April,
1882;
FIFTY DOLLARS
to the person forwarding tlio second highest number by
the same period, and
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS
to the person forwarding the third lnrgejt number up to
that rime.
The conditions of the foregoing premiums require all
subscriptions to be paid in advance for ONE YEAR, at
the rates published above.
ALL POSTMASTERS,
and other loyal citizens, are earnestly solicited to assist
in extending the circulation of tJw u WAR PRESS.'
They may rest assured that they will thereby not only
secure to subscribers a first-rate journal, but one which
will be an earnest champion of the vigorous prosecution
of the war and the restoration of the Union.
specimen copies wilt be furnished to tlwae who
request them.
Subscriptions may commence at any time. Terms
ALWAYS CASH, in advance.
AU Letters to be addressed to
JOHN W. FORNEY,
“MESS” Office, 4XT CHESTNUT STREET.
PHILADELPHIA.
HS7* AH Journals which republish this Prospectus will
be entitled to an Exchange for one Year.
rnoroSAiiS.
CLOTHS,
Quartermaster Gekeral’s Office,
Washington, October 31,1861.
Propped arc invited and will be received by thß
United States Quartermaster at Philadelphia, Pennsyl
vania, until 12 o'clock at noon on the 15th day of No
vember next, for furnishing CLOTHS FOR ARMY
CLOTHING.
Each proposal must be accompanied by samples of the
doth which it is proposed to fnruish. The cloth should
be threerQtmrtera to yards wide. Light or
dark blue will be preferred) and light grays wilrnot be
considered.
Bidders must state the number of yards they will be
prepared to furnish in each month, and for how many
months; at the clothing depots in New York or Phila
delphia, or both, and the price per yard for each quality
and width. ' • .
Proposals and samples will be plainly marked, and ad
dressed to the United States Quartermaster, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Each bid must be accompanied by a proper guarantee,
setting forth that, if the contract is awarded to the party
HAffiwi therein, lie will <*i. once execute - the s&me, and
give bonds in double the amount of the contract for tho
faithful performance thereof. M. C. MEIG9,
no9*Gt Quartermaster General U. S. Army.
Army clothing and bqui
, PA&E QiTFICE, Philadelphia, November 5,
1861.
Proposals are invited, and will be received, at this of
fice until TUESDAY, the 12th instant, at 12 o’clock ML,
for furnishing WATER-PBOOF BLANKETS for tho
army. They must be seven feet long and four leet wide,
and to lmvi' six eyolot holes at rogniar intervals along
each side, as may be seen ou the pattern in this office.
Deliveries to be made at the Schuylkill Arsenal, Bubjoct
to inspection.
Proposal* will be endorsed 14 Proposals for furnishing
Water-proof Camp Blankets,’' and be addressed to
GEORGE H. CROSMANi
noB-4t Deputy Q. M- General.
Drain pipe.—steam-pressed*
STONEWARE DBAIN PIPE.
PRICE LIST.
2-lR4h b6P4, t>4f ?4fd 25 cents.
a » “ “ ,3o
4 u a (i 40 “
5 u « « BO «
6 «< (t «t 65 4<
7 »» •« 86 “
g t% a it ~110 *♦
flu « ii IQS «
10 « « it 150 “
12 " *t « 200 “
A liberai discount allowed to Doalers, aud to those or
dering in large quantities. ,
FACTORY—SEVENTH and Germantown road.
S.A. sAU&ra,
oclß-tf Warehouse 1010 OHBBTNUT Street
COAL-OIL LAMP
WITHOUT A CHIMNEY.
TIiITTIEH’ PATENT OOAL-OIL LAMP Im. ill
kinilß of coal oil without the use of a chimney. Burners
and Lamps, wholesale and retail, by
11. H. WEEKS, General Agent,
HoB-lm 16 North SECOND Street.
mEBRAPIIvS, OYSTERS STEWED
I and FRIED, AND CHICKEN SALAD.—lnvi
tation Cards and other notices will be distributed in all
partsof the city, with punctuality. , _
The undersigned is at all times prepared to present, for
the Inspection of Ladies and Gentlemen, a list of the
things necessary for a large or small entertainment, as tho
Smaybe,thereby avoldlngjffi mmoMsaaryprofusion
and waste: and flatters himself, that by his long expe
rience in business, he wiU bo able at JU times to glve, m
heretofore, entire satisfaction to aU who favor Win with
their patronage. HENRY JONES, Caterer,
No, 260 South TWELFTH Street, above SPRUCE*
oel-Sm ,
A ABELS OR SILVER-LEAYED
SC POPLAR TREES*—A large stock for sale by
MAHLON MOORE, Nurseryman, Morrisville, Bucks
tree is one of the most desirable for
planting near the sea shore. noO«Qt*
PHILADELPHIA. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1861.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1861.
THE REBELLION.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE
NAVAL EXPEDITION.
Capture of Beaufort Confirmed.
THE CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH RAIL
ROAD SEIZED.
REPORTED BURNING OF PART (SF
BEAUFORT.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPEDITION,
NUMBER OF VESSELS AND TROOPS ENGAGED,
THE WAR IN KENTUCKY.
REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN 80UTH-
EBN KENTUCKY.
Aflairs in the Southeastern Portion.
LATE SOUTHERN NEWS.
AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI.
GENERAL HALLECK TO TAKE COMMAND.
MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS.
WHY WftS THE BATTLE OF BELMONT FOUGHT ?
dec. &c. &c.
THE GREAT NAVAL EXPEDITION.
Capture of Beaufort Confirmed.
Fortress Monroe, Not. 10, via Baltimore. —
Tk6 steamer *9. R. arrived from Hat*
teras Inlet this morning, with the Twentieth In
diana regiment. A deserter, who reached the Inlet
in a small boat, stated that news had been received
on the mainland of capture of the two rebel
forts at Fort Royal, and the landing of a large Fe
deral force.
Beaufort had also been taken by our troops Ho
particulars had arrived, but the main facts cofro
epond with the news received a few boors since
from Norfolk by a flag of truce.
Great excitement prevailed on the arrival of the 1
news at Norfolk. From the same source we have a
rumor that the railroad above Beaufort (the line
connecting Savannah and Charleston) had fallen
into the possession of our troops, with an immense
quantity of stores.
Five deserters, who reached Newport News this
morning, state that th 6 rebels up the Jamas liver
are in consternation, and also bring the improbable
rumor that our troops had advanced up the rail
road as far as Charleston.
The French frigate was burned to the
’3 adge, ozx Friday last, off Hatteras—all hands
saved.
The United States gunboat Albatross has arrived
from the blockade of Beaufort, North Carolina.
Her captain reports that he discovered the trans
port Union ashore on the 6th instant, about. Bight
miles to the eastward of Bogue Inlet; but in ; con
sequence of the heavy weather, hod no communi
cation with the shore until the following day, when
Ka l&AtUd With a flag of truce, and learned from the
captain of a rebel company the following par
ticulars:
The Union west ashore, or rather was run
ashore, i& a finking condition, on the Ist ins tank,
and soon after broke in two in front of the smoke
stack. She crew, seventy-three in nutpMityand
Jlftecxi fcortfes, were saved. The menariSlsoners
at Fort Macon and RaleigE^KoisiLh
large ytrud tip on the
beach. - •-' •
At the time of tho disaster, the steamer Winfield.
Scott was in company with the Uni on, and the
captain of the latter expressed the opinion that his
consort was lost, she hnving suddenly disappeared,
Nothing Is known concerning the rumored loss of
the Ocean Express. There are rumers of three
Federal vessels having gone ashore.
Another Account.
Baltimoke, Nov. 11.—Ab officer of the Twenti
eth Indiana Regiment, who came from Hatteras
Inlet and just arrived in the Old Point boat, says
he had a long conversation with a party who
brought the news of the capture of Beaufort to Hat
terns, Ho was not a deserter, but a private citi
zen, and a man of considerable intelligence, who
had crossed the Sound at the risk of his life to bring
the news to the Federal troops. The officer’s re
port of the conversation corresponds precisely with
what had already been sent.
Outside of this statement, there is a report that,
in the taking of Beaufort, a large part of the town
was burned.
Rumored Bombardment or Charleston.
New Tobk, Nov. 11.— There is a rumor aßoat
in this city, whioh is worthy of credence, that
Charleston hasbeen bombarded.
Baltimoke, Nov. 11—1 o'clock P. M.—The ru
mored bombardment of Charleston is net credited..
Nothing has been received here by the Old Point
boat to warrant it, except an outride report that, at
the last accounts, our troops had advanced to within
twelve miles of Charleston.
No intelligence has been received from Anna
polis, at which point the first official announcement
of the progress of the expedition must be received.
The Steamer'Vanderbilt Expected at An
napolis with Official Despatches ffQm
the Fleet.
Baltimore, Nov. 11.—-Passengers by the Old
Point boat report that a steamer came in the Qapes
last evening, and continued np the bay without
stopping at Portress Monroe. It was ttougkUlml
the steamer was the Vanderbilt, with despatches
from the fleet to Annapolis for trausmissioi to
'Washington. Her arrival at Annapolis has not teen
announced.
We give beloyr an account of the forces engaged
in tiie great naval expedition which has ju3tgaiied
go brilliant a victory over the rebels of South Caro
lina
The Land forces.
CHIEF OF THE EXPEDITION,
Acting Mnjor General... .Brig. Gen. T. W. Siiorman.
Aest. Adj. General.......C»pt. Louis Felouze, Fifteenh
Infantry.
Chief Quartermaster Cant. Eufus Saxton, Anaistut
Quartermaster United St&tig
Army. ,
Assist. Qiwrtermaster....Capt. H. A. Hascall, Aseistan;
Quartermaster U. S. Army, i
ABBt. Quartermaster..., Capt. Chas. F. Fuller, Asst'
Quartermaster U. S. Army.
Chief Commissary Copt. Michael Morgan, Assa
Com. Sub. r U. 8. Army.
Chief Engineer.;........Capt. QuinceyA.Gilmore, U.S
Engineers,
First Asst. Engineer.... First. Lieut. John A. Tardy.
Jr. t U. 8. Engineers.
Second Asst- E jig jheer...Second Ltoui. Patrick ft*Rorke,
U. S. Engineers.
Topographical Engineer. Second Lieut. Jas. H. Wilson,
U. S, Engineers.
Chief of Ordnance..?... .Capt. John McKutt, Ordnance
Department, U. & Army.
Aset. Chf. of Ordnance. .Pirsl Lieut. IVauviß it* fehuok,
Ordnance Dep’t U. 8. Army.
...Surgeon Geo. JL Cooper, V. S,
Army Medical Department.
Signal Officer Firrt Lieut. Theodore L. Du
mant. U. S. Volunteers.
Aid-de-Carap. Lieut. Geo, Merrill, U. S. Vo
lUht££rs.
Aid-de-Camp Lieut. Jas. Magner, Twenty -
eighth Massachusetts Voluu-
Medical Pirector.
teal's.
Additional Paymaster.. .Major Z. K. Vaugliborn.
Additional Paymaster.. .Major J. I*. Hewitt.
SIGNAL CORPS.
Cbwf Officer In charge, at-
tached to the Staff of Gen.
Sherman..*. Lieut. Theo. I*. Pitmon t,
Attached to* the Staff of{ Lieut-K J. Kceuau.
Brigadier General Viele. S Limit. O. H. Howard.
A««h«a to tbs Staff sf { W. I, T»fft, ,
Brig Sen. Slovens J Went. W. S. Cogswell.
Attached to the Staff of { Lieut. 11. Clay Snyder.
Brig. Gen. Wright J Went. Franklin K. Town,
artillery.
Battery of six pieces Captain John Hamilton.
The battery consists mostly of Parrot rifled can
non, and forms part of the noted Shorman battery,
which the rebels have so often boasted of having
captured.
The following is a list of tho troops engaged in
the naval expedition, together with the different
brigade and field officers:
first Brigade, General Egbert L. Vie/e.—Ge
neral Vielo, commanding the First Brigade, is a
well-known citizen of New York, where, for seve
ral years, be pursued his profession of civil eaatt
neer, recently in connection with the Central Park,
upon which he held the post of chief engineer. He
was born in Saratoga county, in 1825, graduated at
West Point, in the same class as McClellan, and
served in the Mexican war. In 1855 ho was ap
pointed chief engineer of the Slate of New Jersey,
and was ordered to make a geometrical survey of
the State. He .was appointed brigndier general of
volunteers in August last. General Viola's staff is
C °J%Uti < Pier r 6 C. Kane, Seyenft Regiment Si T.
Volunteers, aid-de-camp; Incut. James R. Gould,
Forty-sixth Regiment N. Y. Volunteers, nid-de
oamp; Capt. G. Scull, brigade commissary of sub
sistence; Surgeon J. C. Dalton, brigade surgeon;
Capt. Nathan Banks, brigade quartermaster.
The troops composing nis brigade are as follows :
_ Third New Hampshire Volunteers— Colonel,
Enoch Q. Fellows; lieutenant-colonel, John H.
Jackson; Major, John Bedel; adjutant, Alfred J.
Hill.
i Figkth Maine, Volunteers. —Colonel, Leo
Strickland ; Kcutennnt-colonci, John I). Bust; Ma
jor, James S. Rice; adjutant, JamesDingley, Jr.
Forty-sirth Nev’ York Volunteers —Colonel,
Rudolph Rosa; lieutenant Colonel, Gormain Met.
ternicht; major, Joseph Gerhard ; adjutant, Adolph
C. C. Tamsen.
Forty-seventh New York Volunteers —Colonel,
Henry Moore; lieutenant colonel, James S. Frazer;
minor, Daniel Lloyd ; adjutant, E. B. Cox.
Forty-etghth Pieir York Volunteers —Colonel l ,
James H, Perry; lieutenant colonel, HTa, B. Bar-,
tch; major, Oliver T. Board; ndjutsnt, AnthonyT.
Goodell. *
Second Brigade General —l.l. Stevens.
General I. I. Stevens, tho commander of the
Second Brigade, is a native of Massachusetts, and
graduated at West Point in 1835, at the head of
his class. Upon leaving the Military Academy he
was attached to the engineer oorps, and was em
ployed in the construction of seacoast defences. On
the breaking out of the Mexican war he was placed
upon the staff of General Scott, and was in all the
battles on the plains of Mexico. In 1853 he was
appointed Governor and Superi&tehdcnt of Indian
Affairs }n iVashington Territory. In 1857 he was
tlCcied to Congress, and served for two terms. He
served as the secrotary'of the Breckinridge Nation
al Committee during tho last campaign. On the
breaking out of the present rebellion he offered
his services to the Government, me appointed to
the command of the New York Highland Regiment,
and afterwards raised to abrigadier generalship.
Pennsylvania Pound head Regiment —Colimel,
Daniel. Dasure; lieutenant colonel, James A.
Eakin ; major, J. Armstrong; adjutant, SYm. H
Fewer.
Fiftieth Pennsylvania Volunteers —Colonel,
Benjamin C. Christ.
inghth Michigan Volunteers —Colonol, Win.
M. Fenton; lieutenant colonel. Frank Graves;
major, Amnssa B. Walker; adjutant, David B.
Harbaugh.
Ssvsnly-etinth ?Y V“ Volunteers —TJoiitanant
Colonel commanding. Wm. H. Nobles; major, Da
vid Morrison; adjutant, Lawrence Beattie.
Third Brigade, Gen. Horatio G. Wright .—
Gen. Wright is a native of Connecticut, and gradu
ated at- llest Point in 1841, in tho same class with
the lamented Lyon, and stood second in scholar
ship. Gen. Rosecrans and Gen. Garnett were also
classmates of Lyen and'Wright. For the last few
years, Gen. Wright has been located at-Washing
ton, in the Engineer Department of the army, and
is considered one of the best officers in the service.
Fourth New Hampshire Volunteers,— Colonol,
Thomas P. Whipple; lieutenant oolonel, Louis
Bell; major, Jeremiah D. Drew; adjutant, Henry
W. Fuller.
Sixth Connecticut Volunteers. —Colonel, J* L.
Chntfield; lieutenant colonel, Wm. G. Ely; major,
John Speidel; adjutant, Redfield Duryea.
Seventh Connecticut Volunteers. —Colonel, A.
A. Terry; lieutenant colonel, J. R. Hawley; ma
jor, Geo. T. Gardner.
Ninth Maine Vonlnieers. —Colonel, Richworth
Rich; lieutenant colonel, Column Harding; major,
Sabine Emery ; adjutant, J. C, M, Fvirlish.
_ There ore Tarlons other regiments on the expedi
tion, as, for instance, the Third Rhode Island, Colo
nel Brown ; the Massachusetts Twenty-first, Colo
nel Morse; the Engineer Volunteer battalion, Colo
nel W. Serrill, whieh joined the expedition at
■ Fertrcm Monroe, and which we eannot locate in
any particular brigade; and there may be still
others embarked at that and other points, of which
we have had no definite information. The entire
military arm of the expedition mav safely be esti
mated, however, at certainly not less than 20,000
men—for themost part picked troops detailed from
General McClellan’s command for this particular
service.
The Naval Section.
The following arc the names of the vessels whieh
composed the expedition:
.Flag Officer of the Fleet Samvel F. Dupont.
Flag Ship.
Steam frigate Wabash Captain Davis.
Gunboats. Commanders.
Augu5ta.......... ...E. GParrot.
Curlew Geo. H. Cooper.
Florida... - J. R. Gold.thorough.
Georgia
Isaac Smith .JW. A. Nicholson.
Mohican S. W. GodOß.
Ottawa .Thomas H. Stevens.
Pawnee R. H. Wyman.
Pembina .P. Crosby.
Penguin T. A. Budd.
Pocahontas P. Drayton.
R, B-. Forbes ,H, S, Jfmoinb.
Seminole .......«*J. P, Gillies.
5eneca.....................Daniel Arnnen.
TJnadilla * N. Collins.
THANSPORTS.
Steamers. GommmUm
Ariel. Terry.
Atlantic - 1 —
Baltic. Comstock.
Ben Deford.
Cabttwha. Raker.
Coaiattcoaicos. • .BdcocK.
Daniel Web5ter................... Johnson.
Empire City. .Baxter.
Erickson Cowles.
Locust Point. .French.
*“**“• •• • ■ l t »--♦»- • Philip?,
Matamas .Leesburg.
Ocean Queen Seabury.
Oriental Tuzo.
•Parkersburg
Philadelphia .Barton.
Potomac ..Hilliard.
Boanokc. —Ocueh.
Star of the South .Kearnley.
Vanderbilt. Lafevre.
Winfield Scott. .Litchfield.
STEAMTUUS.
0. M. Petit. Mercury.
FERRY BOATS.
Commodore Ferry. Ethan Allen.
STEAMBOATS.
May Flower. Philadelphia.
Governor. Peerless.
Baltimore. Pilot Boy.
SAILING VESSELS.
Ship Great Repnblic. Sohr. E. English.
Ship Ocean Express. Sehr. J. Frambes.
Ship Golden-Eagle. Sehr. G. Bartol.
Ship Zenas Coffin. Sohr. ¥9819111 Star
Bark J A. Bishop. Sehr. Saratoga.
Brig Belle of the Bay. Sehr. S. J. Bright.
Brig Ellen P. Stewart. Sehr. G. M. Neill.
Sehr. S. F. Abbott. Sohr. David Faust.
Sohr. E. D. Allen. Sehr. R. S. Misler.
Sehr. Aid.' Sohr. G. Chester.
Sehr. J. M. Vance. Sehr. J. Satterthwaite.
Sehr. M. E. Clark. Sehr. Snowflake.
Sehr D. Jones. Sehr. Arden Reid.
RECAPITULATION OF VESSELS.
Naval
S term tugs. 2
-v boats. 3
Ferry boai
Steam transports y......... 22
Sailing ve55e15........................26
Steamboats 7
Total ”76
This is exclusive of the Sabine, Susquehanna,
Vandalia, and other vessels of the blockading
squadron, which were to have joined the expedition
as it passed the points off which they were sta
tioned.'
The Bombardment of Port Royal.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the
Herald, under data of November 8, says :
The exqitenjest «gns?qqcat APOD the news re
ceived yesterday by way of Norfolk, in regard to
the landing of oar troops and the bombardment of
Port Royal, S. C., is the most enthusiastic among
the troops and the tjnion-loving citizens of the
Point. Although the report was kept very elose,
and tho neyts only imparted to a few entitled to be
informed of the same, still the facts of the case
spread like wildfire, and at Camp Hamilton the
troops are wild with joy, tossing up caps and mus
kets in the paroxyßm of their frenzied delight.
Rumors of the capture of Charleston were also
rife, and that General Sherman's column was
marohing on to Charleston, and had out his way
to within ten miles of this hotbed of Seces
sion. How these rumors gain credenee you may
imagine. They are like rolling snowballs, gather
ing at every revolution, until magnified
the extent of tho frog in the fable. But one
thing is certain, and that is, that tho fleet has
struck 'the blow, and that it was an effectual one.
Further.developments from the source I derived
my information lead j-j- “--ertion.
I know as a faot that Jeff Davis has left Richmond
for Charleston, taking with him several of his at
taches. He, no doubt, wishes to be present to wit
ness the fun, and is glad to draw off some of tfeo
excitement attendant upon the election of Presi
dent in tho Confederate States. Whether he has
been re-elected or not,lliave ho i&eane of knowing,
as the latest dates from Richmond were those I
telegraphed to you, being extraots from the Rich
mond Examiner of tho 4th Inst. The coming of
the fleet to the Southern shores has been a godsend
to the conspirators of the stripe of Jeff Davis A
Co., as it naturally divides the attention of their
constituents, who relax their vigilance in watching
the political warfare, and concentrate their power
to ropel the assault of the Union arms. Fortu
nately, however, for our cause, the destination of
the expedition has been safely kept from the public,
and was only divulged at a time when the blow
was about being struck.
Port Royal, or Charleston, either one, is a terri
ble loss to the rebels. The farmer not being forti
fied, at least as strong as tho latter, still it offers a
gflfe barber to eur marine, and san be Adopted for
the fitting out of future expeditions destined to
make incursions into the heart of tho rebels* do
main. The possession of that port gives us a strong
foothold, and will prove a rallying point for the
oppressed Union population. Great numbers of
ims class witi hail with delight the advent of our
troops, and welcome the star-spangled emblem of
liberty floating once more defiant and triumphantly
in the heart of rebellion Port Royal will be a
second Hatteras Inlet, with the only difference
that thA former is not so apt to be laid waits hy &
terrific gale ns that which played havoc with Forts
Hatteras and Clark on Saturday of last week. The
manner in which the information of the bombard
ment ©f Port Royal was received from Norfolk is
Ag follow? •
Dr. G\ F. Fuha, a surgeon of the United States
navy, arrived hero some time ago, from the coast
of Africa, was ordered to report at the Mare Island
navy yard, California. Prior to leaving for hia
destination, he was desirous of transacting some
business at Norfolk, Virginia. He consulted Major
General Wool about the subject, and it must have
been of the utmost importance, inasmuoh as the
General sent him with a flag of truce on Tuesday,
the sth instant, as far as Craney Island. From
this point tho Doctor was conveyed by the enemy
to Norfolk, where he remained _ until yesterday
(Thursday) afternoon. On his arrival here, he was
besieged by many anxious inquirers as to the news
stirring in “ Seoessia,” but he evaded all importu
nities, and confided the statement regarding the
bombardment of Port Royal to but very few per
sons. Immediately on his arrival hcre i he waited
on General Wool, and, no doubt, imparted to nun
some more valuable information, which, of oourso,
.Was not made public. Tho Doctor left with the
Baltimore boat last evening, for the North, and
will proceed to California on the 11th instant.
Sketch of Beaufort, Sonth Carolina.
Beaufort, South Carolina,. the plaoe captured by
the naval expedition, msjjjrai commented upon
in The Press of Saturday ■'
The necessity for the seizure of this port by
the Federal foroes has been often discussed in cer
tain quarters, and has been said to be a seizure
which would bo highly advantageous to the Go
vernment. It Is situated in an arm of the sea
called Port Royal river, about fifteen miles from
the Atlantia! .The harbor is one of the safest on
the whoW'Bouthern coast, and has sixteen feet
water at lpW tide, and over nineteen at full upon
the bar, at its entrance. Situated immediately
south of the line of railroad, at a distance of twenty
mile), running between Charleston and Savannah,
it wonld afford an easy base for land operations
against either. Either could be much more easily
taken by land operations than from the sea. Its
importance is, then, by no means to be undervalued
in any future series of assaults upon these hot-beds
of treasop. Itg distance from Charleston is less
than Sfly miles, and twenty-five from Savannah.
Beaufort can be easily fortified so as to be held
both landward and seaward. Access is given, by its
occupation, to the richest cotton region of the
South. Not only the cotton planters of South
Carolina, but (he richest cotton distriots of Georgia
can be reached. But, above all, easy approach is
afforded to that part of Goorgia whioh is said to be
still secretly hut strongly attached to the old Go
vernment of their fathers.
THE WAR IN KENTUCKY.
Northeastern Kentucky.
The latest news ahows that the rebel troops, pur
sued by General Nelsou’s column of Union tjoopg,
have rapidly fallen back ft om Prestoubarg, and
have been as rapidly pursued. There has been
nothing said about the rebel leader at this point.
The Press, as a matter of course, refers to
General Williams,
Who formerly resided at Winchester, the county
oc«t of Clark county, Recent information indi
cates that his residence, before the present war
broke out, was at Mount Sterling, the county seat
of Montgomery. By profession he is a lawyer. In
1840 he raised an independent company and went to
Mexico. His first service was upon the line of the
Rio Grande When a large portion of General
Taylor’s troops were transferred to General Scott’s
line of operations his company went with them. It
participated gallantly in the battle of Cerro Gordo.
Its term of service expired immediately after
wards, and he returned home.
Having taken an active part in polities as an old
line Whig, and having achieved some military re
putation, he was regarded ns a most promising
young man. But having failed several times to
secure the Whig nomination for Congress in his dis
trict, be became embittered, and was ripe for any
project whioh promised him a prospect of personal
elevation. Hence, when this war began, h? em
braced extreme Southern views, and began to raise
men for the Confederate service. At first a colonel,
he has, since John C. Breckinridge ran away from
Prestonburg, become acting brigadier general of
tbs rebel camp at tbat point.
In person ho is full six feet high, of strong physi
cal powers and strong animal appetites. His age is
beyond forty. In early life he was excessivelj- vain
of his personal appearance. His intellect is Rot of
a high order. Therefore, there is not much to be
dreaded by the Union foroes, either from his stra
tegic qualities or his force of character. He is sim
ply a fine animal, full of physical courage.
His father, a man of fine intellect and character,
and of great age, is a devoted Union naan.
His Retreat
Must be either by a line leading direct toward Zol
licoffcr's column, now stationed at Cumberland
Grp, or by mountainous bridle-paths in a south
eastern direction acaoss the Big Sandy river to
ward the head waters of the Big Kanawha, which
interlocks those of Sandy. In other words, the latter
line of retreat would lead him toward Floyd’s co
lumn. Between him and Zullicofi'er lies General
Schoepff’s column, by which he would necessarily be
attacked during any attempt to pass tha flank of
the latter. Rosecrans lies straight across his line
of march toward Floyd. There remain, then, but
three things for his men to do. They must turn and
fight Nelson, which they will not do. Disperse, or
by forced marches through a long range of bold,
bleak mountains, reach Tennessee or Virginia
south of where Floyd or ZoUicoffer is encamped.
It is a march whieh would try to the utmost the
courage and patience of tried soldiers. His raw
militia cannot effect it.
tt The Anaconda” Begins to Coil and
Tighten its Folds.
Gradually the rebels retreat out of Kentucky
and Missouri until they have scaroe a foothold
upon the extremost southern border of either. New
naval expedition*-**!- io_£sl!AW .bApidly upon the
heels of the Hatteras and Beaufort successes. The
blockade is becoming more and more effectual.
North and SoutltCarolina now feel the horrors and
miseries of war in the very heart of their power
and wealth. Virginia i$ not alone in Suffering.
Let our people wait patiently until our new steam
ers of all classes arc ready for sea (at least forty
more of them will be ready to sail before Christ
mas) and Mobile and New Orleans will pay tribute
once more to Federal power, and be foraod again
‘to return to their allegiance. The Government
yet exists.
Revolutionary Movement in Southern
Kentucky.
We find the following In the Nashrille-Bowling-
GreeniLouisvilie Courier, of the Ist inst.:
Important Movement in Southern Ken
tucky.—On Monday last, a number of prominent
citizens of Southern Kentucky met at Russellville,
for the purpose of consulting together relative to
the future, feeling that duty to themselves and
their posterity, the protection of their constitu
tional rights, their lives and liberty, demanded
that they should resist the oppressive legislation of
the State* Legislature and the tyranny of the Lin
coln dynasty. They remained in conference for
several days, with closed doors. On Wednesday,
before tbeir final adjournment, the injunction of
secrecy upon their proceedings was removed, and
we have laid before us a very brief synopsis of
their, action.
About, forty eeunlies w*w fiptesenled in the
conference. Hon. H. G. Burnett presided, and
It. McKee and T. S. Bryan acted as secretaries. A
series of resolutions, reported by Hon. G. W. John
son, were adopted. They recite the unconstitu
tional and oppressive acts of the Legislature, pro
claim revolution, provide for a Sovereignty Con
vention at Russellville, on the 18th of the present
month; recommend the organization of county
guards, to be placed in the service of and paid by
the Confederate States Government; pledge resist
ance to all Federal and State taxea, for the prose
cution of the war’on the part of the United States;
and appoint Robert McKee, John C. Breckinridge,
Humphrey Marshall, George W. Ewing, H. W.
Bruce, George B. Hodge, William Preston, George
W. Johnson, Blanton Dnncan, and F. B. Thomp
son, te carry out the resolutions.
“About forty counties” are said to have been
represented in the “Convention,” so-called, in
cluding, no doubt, oounties in all parts of the Stato.
Probably McKee and Haldemon and Duncan re
presented Jefferson and Louisville, John C. Breck
inridge, Fayette ; Geo. W. Johnson, Scott; Hum
phrey Marshall, Henry; George B. Hodge, Camp
bell; P. B. Thompson, Mercer; and divers other
officers er soldiers of Buckner’s army divers
other counties. All attended that pleased, and they
resolved what they pleased, unrestrained by any
legal authority or other authority outside of the
hall or chamber in which they met.
The getters up of this meeting cherish the hope
that the movement inaugurated by them will, with
the aid of Buckner’s arms, revolutionize Kentucky,
and they are unquestionably resolved, in the event
of, the disappointment of this hope, to separate
Southern from Northern Kentucky, and annex the
former to the Southern Confederacy. They have
provided, it seems, for “ a sovereign ty Convention”
to meet at Russellville on the 18th of the present
month, and this “ sovereignty Convention,” ap
pointed by a little knot of irresponsible and une
lected, individuals, and attended, like the conven
tion Of last I rluaj, Irj an J _SII
as its name implies, assume full power to do what
it will with Kentucky, teetering the whole of it or
a part of it in the Southern Confederacy, as may
seem most expedient under the oiroumstnnees. The
Convention of Friday proclaimed revolution, and
the Convention of the 18th will proclaim revolution
too. But proclaiming a revolution, thank Heaven,
doesn’t make one. A good deal more is required.
Louisville Journal.
Contrabands.
The Nolin (Ky.) correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette says:
A batch of eight slaveS Wfivcd in camp yester
day from the Green River country, or beyond.
Tho party, with one or two who had been here .
before, were all turned over to the provost mar
shal, who is as yet sorely puzzled to know what to
do with them. .
It is interesting la notioa tho terror the arrival
of these slaves strikes into the Secessionists and
semi-Secessionists of the country. So long as the
army was occupied half the time in defending itself
against the rebels, the other half in guarding and
returning the rebels’ property to them, treason was
rather a safe and pleasant game to play at. Now,
when the idea begins to be hinted that, while rebels
are doing their utmost to destroy tho Government,
they need not, in the meantime, expect the Govern
ment to beep eealoua watch over their property for
them, they are horror-struck alike at the audaoity
of this Abolition Administration, and at tho mortal
dangers which it threatens. Hitherto, rebellion
has been a pastime. A common-sense treatment of
this contraband question will soon toach tho lesson
that rebellion is but a syneuym for beggary; and
the murder of “ ardent sons of tho South, who are
eager to battle for their rights,” will be wonder
fully diminished.
Rebel Movements and Reinforcements.
There has been some change in Buoknor’s pro
gramme. A week ago he had near three thousand
Hoops at Munfordsville, and the fords on the Green,
river were all guarded as far up as Greensburg.
Within the weok all have been removed, and there
are now no rebel forces whatever near Munfords
vflle or the Green-river bridge., Tho reported ad
vance of Gen. Sherman’s flanking foroo from Hen
derson would solve tho mystery, if tho report were
correct. T
Recent information confirms the statements 1
made yesterday, concerning the increased rebel
force at Bowling Green, Careful e?tffifte9i Hiftte
by Intelligent parties who havq recently passed
TWO CENTS.
through their cnmps, fix their number At about
thirty-five thousand. Figures, however, have an
irresistible tendency to expansion, and I Btiii sus
pect that the estimate given yesterday (twenty-five
thousand) is more likely to be near the truth.
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.
Atlaus at New Orleans.
A correspondent of the Times, writing from the
blockading squadron off the mouth of the Missis
sippi river, under dote of October 29, says:
There was great rejoicing in New Orleans over
the supposed defeat of our fleet in the late action.
The city was illuminated; the people got drunk;
women were mad with joy; the bells were rung,
cannon fired ; in fact, the news was received by the
most vociferous demonstrations of applause.
The city of New OrlCAfiS is evidently doomed to
destruction unless the North soon succeeds in crush
ing the rebellion within it. It is sadly changed
from what it was a year ago; their levee is com
pletely deserted, and the entire extent of it seems
one extended desolation. The abortion. Enoch
Train , may be seen, and one or two other priva*
teers are being fitted out. You have beeu assured
that there are many Union-loving men in the city,
and that very correctly, as we have had sufficient
testimony of late. It is a fact that of the old, pro
minent residents there, two-thirds are strongUnion
loving men, flpd they are Obliged, of course, to keep
quiet, but they are yet sanguine that, as the mil
lions of Northern freemen are rallying with exult
ing hearts around our country’s standard, they
will, as on® heart, work with a power that will
sooner or‘‘later bring our beloved land safely
through its great crisis, to be honored still more by
the civilized world oTer, and all honor to them for
such hopes. -
I have been further assured that nearly nil the
mechanics and laboring men are for the Union, and,
strange as it nfajr seem, Ute ieadeza and most violent
Secessionists there, are men
have resided South but a few years, and are vir
tually making a business out of the ruin of the
place. Many stores have been closed, and there is
an utter prostration of business generally. As will
be inferred from these, statements, much distress
prevails, and thousands are out of employment.
Texas beef is the only meat for sale, and this is
scarce and poor, and sold at an enormous price.
There are no bags in market; butter is sold at 85 cents
per puunu, are sold.at §l4 per bar
rel ; sweet, of which they are but lewr»ir.vu poi
barrel; powder brings $3 to $4; lead, $2 to $2.75;
tin, $3O to $4O per box, and all other articles in pro
tion.
Colored regiments, nnder command of well
known officers, have been organized there, and
these men are drilled with much Btrictness every
day, and it is believed they will be of efficient ser
vice in battle. They are armed with bowie-knives
of fearful length, and it is an hourly oosurrsnee t»
witness these men in the streets flourishing these
deadly weapons, shouting “ Death to the d—d Abo
litionists.” Drunkenness _is fearfully prevalent
amongst the soldiers, and vice of every description
is existing.
The Niagara is blockading at the Southwest
Pass, and the Richmond and Vincennes are lying
near us.
The Cotton Crop.
The Greensboro’ Beacon says that the cotton
ciwp of that section, especially on the sandy lands,
is rather better than was expected Seine weeks ago.
The present impression is that it will not vary
much from that of last year.
In Rapids parish, says the Alexandria Demo
crat, “the planters in the cotton-picking.line have
done a good week's work, while our sugar-planters
have been steaming ami rolling away on half-ma
tured canc, with a poor yield.”
The Sugar Crop.
The Plaqucmine Rice Planter says: We under
stand that several sugar plasters have commenced
grinding. The quality of the new sugar is said to
be fair. It would appear that the cane yields very
little.
The Pointe Coupee Echo, of the 19th, says :
During the week a number of the sugar planters
have commenced grinding, and arc now making
good sugar. The yield of the cane is about an ave
rage one.
The West ißaton Rouge Planter, of the 19th,
says sugar-making progresses steadily, the yield,
usually being fair, and, in some places, excellent.
All the sugar that’ws have seen is excellent.
The Plaquemine Rice Planter also Bays : It has
been raining again this week —Thursday night
without cessation —thus putting back our planters
in taking off their crops. The sugar made will be
much less than anticipated.
Sickness in Camp.
The editor of the Clinton Patriot, who has just
visited Camp Moore, Tennessee, saya there are
quite a number of cases of measles in the camp.
The yellow fever is also prevailing at East Baton
Rouge.
The Coast Defence of Georgia.
The Attakapas Register says that four gunboats
for the protection of the const of St. Mary and ad
jacent parishes against the forays of the Federate
arc nearly ready for service.
A Female Spy.
[From the Columbus correspondence (Oct. 23) of the
Memphis Appeal.]
- A spy In crinoline was brought into headquar
teis this morning from somewhere in the neighbor*
hood of Mayfield, who gave her name as Mrs.
Sheppard. She says she is a native of New York,
and bqs lived in Memphis, to which place she pre
tended to be making her way when she drew upon
herself the attention of parties who brought her to
this pity, end delivered her over to General Pillow,
She has not bnd a hearing at the time Of Writing.’
THE WAR IN MISSOURI.
General Ilalleek Assigned i« the Depart*
ment of the West.
Major General Halleck has been assigned to. the
command of the Department of the West, and Gen.
Buel to Kentucky. The selection of the former to
take charge of affairs in Missouri was mage at the
suggestion of General McClellan, anil it cannot he
long before the present distracted condition of
things in that State, under this able and expe
rienced general, will assume a healthy and satis
factory condition.
The Exchange of the Lexington and Camp
Jackson Prisoners—Terms of the Ex
change.
The terms agreed upon between Major Generals
Fremont and Price are in these words:
Ist, The exchange shtill be effeeted grade for
grade, or tiro officers of a lower grade as an equiva
lent in rank for on<s of a higher gra^e; the ex
change to embrace prisoners on parole, as also those
held in custody.
2d. The parties released, both officers and pri
vates, shall be furnished with a certificate of re
lease, and of safe conduct to the headquarters of
their respective armies or of their divisions; the
officers with their usual side arms, oamp equipage,
and property, and the privates with their personal
properly.
3d. The prisoners taken by the United States
forces at Camp Jackson, in St. Louis county, on the
10th day of May, 1861, are embraced in this ex
change, with the express understanding that Gen.
Price reiterates the protest of the officers and men
then made against the legality of their capture and
thO cxoOiion of parole when released.
4th. Brigadier General Samuel It. Curtis, or the
officer commanding at Benton Barracks, in St.
Louis county, is hereby authorized and required to
issue the certificates above referred to, to the offi
cers and privates of the State forces herein named,
and also to such other officers, non-commissioned
officers and privates, to the number of five hundred
and thirty, as may be named to him by Col. David
H. Armstrong, Col. Samuel B. Churchill, Hon. J.
Richard Barret, and D. Robert Barclay, Esq., or
either 6f them J and the said Col. David H. Arm
strong, Col. Samnel B. Churchill, Hon. J. Richard
Barret, and D. Robert Barclay, Esq., or either
of them, are hereby authorized and required
to issue such certificates to the United States offi
cers and privates herein named, and also to such
Other officers, hOfi-Commlsaioned officers and pri
vates, taken prisoners at Lexington, Missouri, to
the number of five hundred and thirty, as may be
named to them, or either of them, by Quin Morton,
Esq., or such other person as may be named in his
place or stead, by the commanding officer at Ben
ton Barracks aforesaid.
sth. The persons herein named for exchange not
connected with the military, shall be furnished as
heretofore provided, with certificates of safe con
duct to their respective homes.-
The names of the privates to he exchanged are to
be furnished without delay at St. Louis; those
taken at Camp Jackson to Brigadier General Curtis,
or the commanding officer at Benton Barracks, and
those taken at Lexington to Col. D. H. Armstrong,
or some other of his associates named in thU agree
ment, and the certificates hereinbefore referred to
are to be issued according to the lists so furnished,
without delay.
Should the names of any of the officers or non
omitted in the foregoing list, and Colonel D IT
Armstrong, dr either 'of his associates, desire their
exchange, Brigadier General Curtis, or the officer
commanding at Benton Barracks, will, on applica
tion, make such exchange for any officer or non
commissioned officer captured by the State forces,
according to rank, as hereinbefore stipulated.
Don© and agreed to at Neosho, Mo., 26th Octo
ber, 1861.
Colonel Henry Dougherty.
This gentleman, commander of the Twenty-second
Illinois Regiment, wounded and taken prisoner at
Belmont, Missouri, is a native of Illinois, and re
sides at Carlyle, Clinton county. He crossed the
continent with Fremont, served in the Mexican
war, was engaged in several battles, and several
times wounded. Upon the organization of the re
giment for the Eighth Congressional district, ho
was called by the almost unanimous voice of the
men to assume the command. Ho is about thirty
four veers of age, and has had a reputation for per
sonal bravery and coolness in dunger, which his
conduct at Belmont well sustains. He has often
been confounded with the Doughertys &( Jonesboro* j
hut ho is only a distant relation of that family.
Colonel Dougherty was early left an orphan, and
was bound out to service during his minority. He
waa, however, a thorough military man, and ius
regiment has been spokon of as one of the boah
disciplined of the Cairo troops.— Chicago 1 vituiuc.
Reception of Fremont at St. Louis Ru
mors about Price’s Command.
[Sprcial Despatch to the Chicago Tribune,]
St Louis Nov. B.—Gen. Fremont and escort
arrived here about half-past seven o’clock. An
immense concourse with torches was at the depot to
receive him. They were mostly Germans, and
embraced a delegation from every ward in tho
Ci <Jen. Fromont has reposted to Washington by
letter, and-it is believed he will remain in St. Louis
for the present. ,
Members of Fremont’s staff say that Price left
Neosho on Tuesday morning. He has gone souths
and it is now believed that the rebels seen about
Gf&ek only consisted of thelfbSSt regi
ments of cavalry, and sent there to deceive us.
Spies who to the number of tnreoj some
times from the same locality, all had a different
story. Price had not been reinforoed. The re
port thftt he had been was got up by rebels ty.
deceive and deley eu attack' tio man or woman
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about Springfield COUld be found to say thoy bag
seen Ben McCulloch in weeks; while many would
assert positively that he was dead. The bolief is
general among staff officers that Ben is dead.
The fifty Kaw Indians were left atSedalia.
The bridge over the Osage, at Warsaw, is pretty
well used up, and needs replnnking already.
Jim Lane, when he heard of Fremont’s removal,
made the remark that tho Government hod better
the contract over to him to clean out the
jvbejsf Ho said he would agree to do the job with
15.000 men, if the Government would only furnish
trnnpportatioD, *
Reception of Cql. Mulligan at Chicago.
The gallant Col. Mulligan arrived at Chicago on
Friday Inst. He was greeted l>y a grand ovation,
an immense concourse of people assembling to wel
come and honor him. In restpanso to an ad dr OSS
from Mr, Ayre, chairman 6f the Executive Com
mittee, which had in charge the arrangements of
the occasion, he delivered tho following brief and
appropriate specci:
SPEECH OP COL. MULLIGAN.
[ .How deeply and profoundly lam impreaied with
this honor, let my future conduct determine. It
stirs me with a deep emotion. I take it asintended
: not for myself, but that I may tender it to those
brave men who, with arms that never failed, and
; hearts that never faltered, hedged me round far
those nine wild, trying day? At Lexington. I takd
it that I may tender it to the brave Major Moore;
toihegallant Lient. Col. Quirk; to the chiralria
Capt. Moriarty, that brave old soldier, who laid
down the sword in the trenches for the soalpel
in the hospital, and the scalpel again for the Sword,
to wield it bravely in the trenches to the
moment; to that noble Captain Montgomery,
who, when I ordered him on the bloodiest
charge of the battle, drew np his company in
readiness, four deep; and, as I said to them,
“Men of tho brigade, you must take that hospi
ti.rc scoOaCapt. Gleason,- pale as marble—
fSar, out from sickness—ready to
meet death alnay‘■MWtyto tha gallsnt Kitire
rald, worthy of the name of the flhiitrfoueW
ward; and to all who have lain with me upon the
steel and flinty coueh of war, and personally offer
it to those brave hearts. 1 was besieged at Lex
ington, but never so besieged m now, and coming,
as I do, from the land of Price and of “Dixie,
such a welcome is indeed pleasant, as it is again to
stand in the land of “ Hail Columbia ” and “ Yan-
Doodle..” Coming, too, as Ido with the ex
£ys“C^rth“wtolcTri S h"Brigtej.iPl*fe2
there is a fireside _ here threatened, or a home en-
I dangered, their lives will cheerfully be given in
| defence of that fireside and home. I am for the
| Union now, and for the Union until death; and in
] conclusion, let me say that, when I again meet
! yon, I hope it will be at the head of my old bri
gade, with my face set towards Missouri and
against rebellion.
The Chicago Tribune says :
The conclusion of Col. Mulligan’s spceoh was
the signal for renewed applause. Both speeches
were listened to very quietly, Col. Mulligan’s only
interrupted by cheering at his mention of the names
of his brave comrades.
Ho was then taken in charge by Mr. Drake, of
the Tremont House, and quickly conducted to his
room, after which the vast crowd quietly dis
persed.
Colonel Mulligan was accompanied by his wife,
child, and mother-in-law. He was dressed in plain
citizen’s dress, and from his personal appearance
has borne the arduous duties of his position and his
privations of captivity with unusual equanimity.
He looks in the very best of health, and although
fatigued with his journey, and worn with the ex
citement consequent upon the continual welcomes
at every station from Springfield to Chicago, he
acquitted himself admirably. His gallantry upon
the field of action, and bis well-directed and in
domitable elforta in the cause of freedom, merited
the respect and honors, if not the worship, which
were showered upon him. The affair wa3 most
creditably arranged and excellently carried out, and
reflected much credit upon the committees who
had it in charge. We understand that Colonel
Mulligan, after spending a few days in visiting his
friends, will immediately set about the organiza
tion of a new regiment. We trust that his efforts
will be speedily and successfully rewarded in the
creation of a new regiment equal to the Irish
Brigade. His gwvioee ore too invaluable to allow
of hla long remaining inactive.
MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS.
Washinotoh, Not, 11.—Tho most intense ex*
citement prevais to hear farther from the great ex
pedition. Utterly groundless rumors are in oircu
lstion, including one that Charleston has been
bombarded. No intelligence whatever has been.
receired concerning the expedition in any queries
to-day, additional to what has already been tele
graphed to the general press.
General Grant, the hero of the Belmont fight, is
tv rosiisat of GrUbb, Illinois, and was appointed
on the recommendation of tho Hon. E. B. Wash
burne. He graduated at West Point in 1837, was
breveted first lieutenant for meritorious conduot at
Molino del Bey, and breveted captain for similar
conduct at Cbcpultepec. Ho resigned his commis
sion in 1855, but was in many, battles in Mexico.
Colonel Frank Blair leaves- this afternoon for
Missouri, to rejoin his regiment.
Friedrich Knne has been recognized by thtPffl
sident as consul of Grand Duchy, of Saxo Weimar,
for "the States of New York, Maine, New Hamp
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts. Connecticut, and
Rhode Island.
The Remains of General Baker,
New Tonic, Nov. 11.—The remains of General
Baker, under escort of the Seventy-first Regiment,
the city authorities, etc., passed down Broadway to
the Battery, whence they were placed on board the
steamer for California, All flags were at half-mast
during the obsequies.
Why -was the Battle at Belmont Fought 1
General Grant made a most successful attack
upon that portion of the fortifications of the Folk-
Pillow column lying Upon the Missouri side of the
river. Their main body lay at Columbus, on the.
Tennessee side. Along that lino, from New Madrid
up, lay a force never estimated at less than twenty
thousand men. The highest estimate places the
numbers Of the eolumn at thirty thousand. Let
either estimate be assumed as a basis, it seemed
evident that, in view of the extraordinary number
of troops abstracted from the direct line of the
Mississippi riTer to march against Price and Mc-
Culloch in Southwestern Missouri, the Union
commander at Cairo could not possibly make any
offensive movement. Therefore, a general of Polk’s
strategic ability was not likely to remain idle. A
Tflst number of his troops were useless tp fcjgi, If,
therefore, they were thrown forward to reinforce
either Bnckner or Price, as they Could have been
in a very short time, they, might render the Con
federate column of either of these commanders
BB?ii too heavy for Busier or Sherman. General
Polk was wise enough to know that upon the suc
cess of one or the otheT of these columns hung the
success of the Central division which he commands,
lie knew further, too, that nosuccess could be hoped
for from a direct attack upon Paducah, Cairo, or
Bird’s Point. Hence, he could-sond one half of- his
force to assist either Buckner or Price, as he deem
ed prudent.
Grant’? attach tipoa, and' conquest of, tha Con*
federate batteries at Belmont indioate to him that
there is not only a daring but a* Heavy enemy upon
his immediate front; so-daring and heavy that he
dare not spare a man from his-own oolumn.. It is
evident, therefore, that Grant hag-effected a most
important diversion in fevor of both-Hunter’s and
Sherman’s advancing columns. The loss sustained,
wqs one which might have-been expected. No war
that is as grand and extensive as thiscan be fought
without the occurrence ofsuoh 1 incidents The anly
consolation which can attach is, (considering Colum
bus as the centre of the Confederate operations in
Western Kentuoky and Southern Missouri, as Cairo
is of o«rg,} that the central Golmnnof the enemy
can afford neither of its wings-eny support, beyond,
the faot that the rebels suffered more than us in loss
of numbers and munitions of war, nnd cannot bear
such losses as we can. General Grant, therefore,
fought wisely and well.
The Exchange of Union-and Rebel Pn*
soners.
It is understood that the Government has deter-
KUMduaww J*..change of policy in regard, toag
duced Tor the hesiTatnH® vaU'd.reason can be-adr
agree to such exchange. By theWljnanifested to
ofiioers, and the pusillanimity of. the prevTOTU>rior
ministration, some of the ablest offioers in the army
have been thrown out of service, as prisoners-or on
p&fOU, Which, unlike the rebels who have been,
paroled, as honorable men they cannot violate. It
is not only just to our officers and men who are
prisoners or on parole that they should be ex
changed, but the reasons assignod for refusing this
exchange mo no longer tenable* It would! not be a.
recognition of ft separate Government, nor would,it
afford nny further recognition of the rebels as belli
gerents than has already been given. The action of:
.the Government in sending te Texas transports fo
bring away the paroled officers andjnen of the army
surrendered and disarmed by the treachery of. the
traitor Twiggs, was as much a renognition of. tho
rebels as belligerents as an exohonge of prisoners,
could be. In military usage, the praotioe of.
changing prisoners simply recognizes a. state of
war. It is one of the modes.employed by civilized
people to ameliorate tho hardships of war,-and-ia
no way furnishes a recognition of the right of tho
belligerent parties further than is already, furnished
by raising armies to fight an acknowledged- enemy.
It is simply an act of humanity, and nothing more.
The Government hgs at last recognized, this fact,
and is preparing to act upon it. ’
A New Feature in the Policy of the Go
vernment —Cotton to bo obtained by
Peaceable Means.
The Government has issued penafe to parties in
Bhodo Islnnd to trade with loyalists, along the
Southern coast.
Vessels are now fitting out for that purpose,
loaded with supplies of various kinds, among whiolt
arc salt, clothing, and other articles of prime neces
sity, which, it u expected, will be at once ex
changed for eotton. Thia ia a new feature in Go
vernment policy aad war, and may lead to import
ant results.
Senator Simmons, of Rhode Island, it is said, has
been the principal mover in this matter. It may
he. however, that these vessels, and others no,w.
fitting out, will also follow the expedition, and, u
soon as an opening is made by the expedition, and
a permanent footing obtained in South Carolina or
Georgia, cargoes of cotton, will he at once shipped
to Liverpool a»d other points. This is a very im
portant movement. an<\&as the full sanotioq gf ft?
Government,