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COLUMBIA. P&.
SATURDAY, AUG. 2, 1802.
'Washington Pennsylvania Soldiers'
Relief Association"
Association, having opened an office at No. 5
Walhingtott Ituildings, corner of 7th rtreet and
Pennsyvanta avenue, where will be fount: a register
. f a.l Pennsylvania soldiers in or around this city in
Lospittals. Invite the friends of the same to cull. a-ear
ing them that all possible aid will be extended in end
ing their anus.
Mr- Can. L. Ways, the Register, will he found in
the office.
The Corresponding Seer: nary. Mr. S. loon PgatatY.
%sit! answer all letters in regard to sick and wounded
Pennsylvtusia soldiers, wl'etber in or mound this city,
Baltimore. Phil:l,l,lphi°. New York, or few Maven.
Address, care Hog 841, Washington. 13 C.
J. K. MOREHEAD, Preirt.
J. M. St:Lukas. Sec'y.
Ba'The attention of the reader is directed
to the advertisement of Dr. Markley's Family
Medicines to be found in another Culumn of
zkis paper.
New Publications
CONTINUTAL Mogrni.v.—The August number of the
. - ectinmetitaid" gives the conclusion of ... Among tip
Panes," which bus produced no -light .M1,11:1011 dur
ing Its appearance. NVithout hemg a story in the -Intel
erns..., for it aevelopes no_plot, a pO.-c--e- all the in.
tere-t of the ins-t el:choir: lutes. it id u truthful pie
lure of Southern hie. lu the pre-cut manlier the au
thor Mr Kirk, commene. d a nets . Mer
chain% Story." Kmtbnh r e .. Was he Siteressful" i.
continued, ui't are havd u second part of "Sketelie
front the Senate Gallery, giving graphic delineation
of the Border State...and ,Onie cif the leading Nortlieri.
:•enittOr.i. Th. re tree too many good articled in the
slumber to enumerate all.
AMERICA"; AGBICULTCRIST —The current nuiniter of
Agtieuaurd Atonth'y bus been received
't lie larltter alit bird 1111111% illthileilltoll 111.001 every
t sing that tic ellll desire to leant coueeriting the Mt
',Cove:penis in trio bugines, 'Vint .. /tgricillitiri-1 , is
..IWaV- fully up to the times in all its drildrune at-, unit
luny be relied on as thorOughiy Litt-v.llllly
The Union linst and Shelbe l'reserved
SRAID BR MISS AIMING
The People of the City and County of
Lancaster are invited to assemble in Centre
Square, in the City of Lancaster, on Satur
day, August 2, 1802, at 2 o'clock I'. M., to
take measures for the prompt increase o
the Volunteer Army of the Republic, in ac•
cordance with the requisition of the Pres'.
dent of the United States, q.utl the I'rocla•
:nation of the Governer of this Common-
wealth
Let the Response Lo worthy of the coca
vim, and of the Old Guard, creditable t) its
Resources, its Putriotism, and its Honor.
Lot the County of the gallant officers and
men who have already won imperishable
honors in this IVor for the maintenance of
the Constitnion and the integrity of the
Union, show that her citizens are ever ready
to share alike the privations and dangers as
.well as the glory of their Patriotic Brothers
on the Battle-field.
The Committee aro now in correspondence
with some of the most distinguished Orators
of the Country, some of whom, in addition
to able speakers of our own County, will
undoubtedly address the Meeting.
JAMBS L. REYNOLDS,
DAR.TRAM A. SIIEAFFER,
WM. CARPENTER,
WM. R. WILSON,
JNO. B. LIVII'cCSTON,
Committee of Arrangements.
LANCISTER, July 25, ISG2.
XQ"We call attention to the call for a
Grand War Mass Meeting, in Lancaster, this
afternoon. ivory man who can should at
tend.
MONEY 111031 3ILIE SOLDIERS.-Mr. A. M.
Rambo requests us to give notice that he has
received money from Captain E. A. Kelsey,
Company K, Forty-Fifth Regiment 11. V., for
the following persons, who can obtain it by
calling at Mr. R.'s store, Locust street, op
posite the Bank:
Daniel R. King, Andrew liolwager, Wm.
McConkey, Washington Peck, Daniel Stripe,
Martha Fielis, Henry Gilbert, Elizabeth
Clemantino Johnson, Eve Kelly,
Rose A. Kauffman, John Long, Matilda
Lehman, Mary Roberts, John Mullen.
From the remittance we presume the 45th
Itas been recently paid off. The boys always
remember their friends at home when pay
day arrives, and send home a fair portion of
their earnings.
PATRIOTIC PROPOSITION.—The following
card from the lion. Thaddeus Stevens will
explain itself:—
L‘NeAsTrn, July f2O, 1562.
I am authorized by a friend to offer one
hundred dollars to the first company in Lan
caster county that shall be mustered into
the service for twelve months, fifty dollars
for the second, and fifty dollars to the first
that shall be mustered in for nine months.
1 will be responsible for the payment as soon
us they are mustered in.
A CAMP AT LASCASTCR.—Governor Cur
tin has ordered a military Camp to be estab
lished at or near Lancaster city, and has
appointed Captain Franklin to take charAe
of it as commanding officer. lie Ins ap t
pointed Captain McGovern, of Liarabright's
Regiment, as drill officer. The locAtion of
the Camp has not yet been fixed upon.
PROVISIONS :JR TIIE SOLDIERS.—Oa Thurs
day Wet had the pleasure of meeting Messrs.
Haldy and Kevinski, of the County Relief
Committee, as they passed through Colum
bia on their way to Harrison's Landiug with
provisions fur our Lancaster Cuunty Sol
diers. They aro nobly devoting themselves
to this work, and deserve grateful acknow
lodgement on the part of soldiers and citi•
meas. They took with them an eight-wheel
car load of fresh vcgitables fur our boys,
which will be r:ceivcd with such thauks as
we who are plentifully supplic I scarcely
know how to feel and render. The Penna.
and Northern Central Railroads liberally
pass this freight ova: the road without charge.
ManiocCerr. Ifssa.—No regret to learn
that the worst anticipations of Capt. Geo.
/I. flees' fate have been realized. Nave of
his death in hospital at Richmond, on the
4th of July, has been received. Capt. Hess
was for a number of years the well known
and popular host of the Mansion House,
Safe //arbor. We knew him personally, as
a most amiable and courteous gentleman,
and he could count his friends by thousand...!
Afe commanded Company D, Fourth Regi
ment Peans. Reserves, and did splendid
service in the first two days' fighting.berpre
Richmond, falling severely wounded—shot
through the breast—on the second day.—
jlis will be deeply felt by a devoted
fotwily Lost of friends.
SERGEANT KERSLINER.—We are glad to
learn by a private letter, that this gallant
soldier.. of Co. K, Fifth Reserve, who was
wounded in the Mechanicsville tight, taken
prisoner in Savage Station Hospital and
since released by th 3 rebels on parole,
is pronounced by the Surgeon of the Fifth,
who was also a prisoner and released, ss
out of danger nod improving. Sergeant
Wellington It. Kersbner we know is regard
ed in his company and regiment as one of
their best soldiers, and he has a host of
friends at home who will be glad to bear of
his probable recovery from his wounds. We
are not certain of his whereabouts, but be
lieve be is in one of the Baltimore Hospitals.
Letters have been written to Baltimore
making inquiries, but we have not yet heard
of a reply. We hope soon to see the Ser
geant amongst us.
TUE SOLDIERS' AID SOCIETY.—The indica
have been, and still are, busy in behalf of
the sick and wounded soldiers. This week
they sent off a box to the "Pennsylvania
Relief Association of New York," filled
with delicacies and comforts fur the use of
the hospitals. As their sturee accumulate
they forward them to one or other of the
hospitals or societies, and are likely to be
kept busily employed in their work of love
and charity fur some time. Contributions
continue to flow in, and there seems to be
every probability that the Society.will be
furnished liberally w th means and material
for their nod work.
We must apologize to the ladies and the
public this week. A partial list of contri•
butions was furnished us which wo promised
to arrange fur publication, but we have found
our time so occupied that we have been com
pelled to let it lie over till nest week, when
we shall be able to give a complete list of
contributors of money, material, provisions
and what not. We hope the ladies will
pnrdou our delay,
Toe "Kxrece." Pic Nic,—The Kelfer Or
chestra will give their second Pic-Nic on
next Wednesday, at Klugh's. The former
occasion was so plemaut a one, that there
was en united demand for a repetition, by
all who participated, and many who were so
unfortunate as to miss taking part. The
coming affair will, no doubt, be an improve
ment, if possible, on the last, and we antic
ipate t general good time. Remember that
the Orchestra have been exceedingly liberal
in response to all demands for music on pub
lic occasions; and as this Pic-Nie is not to
be given 'just for the fun of the thing," we
hope there will be a liberal subscription for
tickets. If the weather prove favorable,
we have no doubt of 4 grand turn out at
Klogh's on the occasion.
We must here return our sincere thanks
to the Orchestra for a delightful eeranade on
Thursday evening. The music was exquis
ite—such as the members may be proud of
The improvement by practice, and the addi
tion of new instruments is very marked. We
enjoyed the performance exceedingly.
NEW BooKs.—Mr. Nathan W. Greene
is now soliciting subscriptions fir a uew
work----" Bright on Grape Culture—which
should have general circulation. It is a
small treatise by a practical grape grower,
containing valuable information fur any one
who has, or intends planting, a grape vine.
The price is trifling, and within the means
of every man. Mr. Green has also a work
which should be read by every American—
“ The Uprising of a Great People,” by Count
Agenor de Gasparin. This book gives the in
telligent observations of an educated French
man, who took pains to study and under
stand the hidden springs of the great vindi
cation of their nationality by the American
people, against the plotting and open revolt
of Suuthern politicians and traitors.
DEAD.—Among the list of wounded in Co.
K, Fifth Reserves, is the name of Lewis
Rudy, mortally. It has been ascertained
that this bravo young man died on the fld of
July, in hospital at Richmond. Ile was a
native of Lancaster, and thus far his is "ic
only case of death in the ranks of Company
K, although it suffered so severely in wound
ed. Rudy fell during the first day's fight,
at Mechanicsville, and was taken prisoner
at Savage Station. Ho was a young man,
28 years old, and a brave and good soldier.
Poor fellow; his wound was known to be
mortal from the first, but it was an addition
al hardship that he should be deprived of
the cars of friends, in his last suffering mo- '
meats.
ENVICSIASTIC WAIL MCETING.—In our is
sue Of last Saturday, we had expected to
give notice of a meeting to ho held that ev
ening in Odd Fellows' Ilall, fur the purpose
of eliciting the views of our citizens on the
war question, and fur the promotion of re
cruiting; but by some misunderstanding we
learned the decision that the meeting should
come off (there was seine anticipated disap
pointment in regard to speakers from abroad)
too late fur publication in the Spv. Hand
bills were, however, distributed early on
Sdturday morning, and in spite of the short
ness of the notice, at the hour named the
Hall was crowded, our people turtling out
with the feeling that much depended on
prompt and united action, and the determin
ation to forward by every means in their
power the speedy furnishing of the required
number of volunteers to till up the new Lar
easter County Regiment.
On the assembling of the meeting, Col.
James Myers was called un t i preside, and
Messrs. H. F. Bruner, Hiram Wilson, Jacob
Tyler, and Roe. Mr. Berry were selected as
Vice Presidents. E. K. Smith was chosen
Secretary. On taking the chair Col. Myers
made a stirring speech, stating the °Meet of
the meeting, and calling for prompt action.
J. G. Hess then offered the following res
olutions, which were unanitmusly adopted,
as expressing the sentiment of the meeting:
WitteEls, In the allotment of troops to
be raised under the President's requisition,
Lancaster county is called upon to furnish
from SOO to 100 d volunteers, to reinforce
our army already in the field; and WHEREAS
Oa people of Columbia being anxious to
render all the assistance possible, in at once
furnishing the number of troops apportioned
to Lancaster county by the Executive of the
c o mmonwealth of P e nnsylvania, therefore
Resolved. That the citizens of Columbia,
will feel themselves bound to raise and fur
nish ono company of volunteers, from the
Borough and vicinity, to fill up the regiment
now being . raised, as the quota of this county:
and they by private subscription will render
such pecuniary aid, as may be proper and
necessary to raise such company; and any
surplus remaining after defraying the ex
penses incident to the raising of a company,
shall be paid to the families of said company,
who by reason of sickness or death, may
need it.
Resolved. That in order to facilitate re
cruiting and mustering into service the Col
umbia company of volunteers, Lieut. Cyrus
Bruner, Sergeant George Souders and Geo.
Erisman, Esq , are requested to take charge
of the enlistment.
The adoption of the resolutions was fol
lowed by addresses by Rev. Mr. Berry, Rev.
Mr.:Maddus, and J. 11. Mifflin, which were
not only eloquent, but telling, arousing the
enthusiasm of the audience. A call fur sub
scriptions to defray the expense of getting
up a company was responded to by the im
mediate pledge of $3lO by those present.
Messrs: J. G. floss, Hiram Wilson, and
George Bogle, for tcntn, and Col. Jas. flyers,
M. M. Strickler, and Jacob E. Stoner, for
country, were appointed Committees to so
licit further subscription in their respective
districts, for the same purpose. Abraham
Bruner, Sr., was elected Treasurer.
The right spirit was brought out at this
meeting, and if it be properly kept alive Co
lumbia will undoubtedly do her duty nobly.
The Recruiting teceived a stimulus from the
action of our citizens, and the officers are
succeeding very well in their efforts. There
is but one week left for nine month recruit
' ing, and if our company be not full by that
time there will be no other opportunity of
entering the new Lancaster County Regi
ment. We hope to see all our boys kept to
gether, and a full regiment turned out of
the "Old Guard" which shall do her credit.
As we write an effective drum corps is stir
ring up the town with inspiriting music,
and every aid is called in to stimulate en
listments. Capt. Erisman expects a liberal
addition to his farce this evening, and dur
ing the week left for recruiting will leave
no stone unturned to take I. respectable
e)mpany out of Columbia.
RECRUITS rot rue Y-F1 rTII.-IVC
give below a letter received from Col. Welsh
asking our good offices in assisting to till up
the ranks of his regiment, especially com
panics•B and K. We know of no better
way of doing this than publishing the Colo
nel's letter, and calling the attention of our
boys to the fact that Capt. Haines, of Com
pany B, is now in town, and has opened a
recruiting office at No. 4, Mechanics' Row,
Locust street, where ho will receive recruits
fur the "Forty-fifth." We believe some
hundred men are needed to fill the regiment
to the maximum, and Cul. Welsh is natural
ly anxious to obtain these from his native
county. He has a number of Columbia and
other Lancaster county boys with him, and
it speaks well for them that he wants to fill
up his ranks from the seine source.
Capt. Haines is too well know about Ci -
lumbia and vicinity to need any introduc
tion. Ile ranks as one of the very licit cap
tains in the service. He has with him Ser.
geant Charles Koch, Co., IC, of this place,
and Corporal D. Dickinson, Cu., I—both
gentlemanly young men and thorough sol
diers. We hope our boys will in enlisting
for the old regiments, remember the Forty
fifth. If Cul. 'Welsh himself were hero we
have no doubt he could take back a hand
some number of men, and we trust his depu
ties will be equally successful. The regiment
is a fine one—one of the best in service, and
everybody in these parts knows the charac
ter of the commander. His men will go any
length for him, and he will go any length
for them. He knows what a soldier is, and
how t treat him. We give Cul. W's. letter:
HEADQUARTERS 45T11 HEGT. PENN. VOLS.}
NEWPORT NEWS, VA., July 23 , 11562.
My DEAR SlR:—The two Lancaster County
Companies in my Regiment will require
twenty-five recruits to fill them up to the
maximum standard.
Capt. Henry A. Haines, Company B, re
quiring twenty. and Capt. a A. Kelsey,
Company K, live men; this number of able
bodied young men should be furnished im
mediately from Maytown, Mdrietta, Colum
bia and vicinity.
I desire however, that it be distinctly un
derstood that recruits for my regiment must
be strong, hearty and corageous, and of
good character. Men addicted to drunken
ness, gambling or profanity ore not wanted,
as such vices arc nut tolerated in this regi
ment.
1 will send an officer to Columbia in a few
days to take charge of those who desire to
Join us.
My regiment has enjoyed excellent health.
notwithstanding its arduous duties among
the islan .s and straines of the South Coro
lina cost. Our total luss since Sep.etaber
18Gt has been
Killed in action nr died of wounds, 3
Drowned while bathing, 2
Died from oh other causes, 16
Deserted (Driven away for drunkenness)].
Total 24
1 nvo been enabled to maintain good dis
cipline in the rogi nent without ever calling
even a Regimental Court Martial, conse
quently, not a single dollar ha, ever been
deducted from the pay of an enlisted man
under my command. The regiment is now
in General Burnside's Corps.
I abhor the system of offering inducements
to men to enlist, yet, I would be pleased to
obtain the requisite number of recruits, pro
vided they aro of the right stripe.
Very respectfully, your friend,
Tiros. NVci.sn,
Col. 4:ith Regt. Penna. Vols.
To Samuel. Wnictir, Eeq., Culumbia, Pg.
Oar Army C3rresp3adenca
HEAD QUARTERS Gra U. S. CAVALRY,
I.l.trausos's LANDisa, V.t.,
Jufy 13, 1862.
FRIND Spy:—Since my last letter, we have
had to "skedaddle." DJubtless, your read
ers have heard of the retreat, of a part of
Gen. Stoneman's forces, therefore, I think it
hardly necessary to give a full account of it,
only, that wo made good our retreat to
Camp 11amilton, near Fortress 3lonroe, ar
riving there on the Knuth of July. We re
mained there until the 11th, when orders
were received to march ta rortre4i Monroe;
arriving there at. 7 o'clock A. M., we em
barked on the s earner Thomas A. Morgan,
one of the most beautiful boat., 110 A on the
James River. At 10 o'clock. we left the
dock and steamed up Ilampton loads. On
arriving at 'Newport News it began raining,
making the trip very unpleasant. About
10 miles above Newport News is Jamestown,
which consists of some half-dozen houses,
and the corner of an old church, which, it
is said, has been standing eines the first set
tlement.
When about five mile above Jamestown,
we met a gun-boat, the Captain of which
took up his trumpet and told our comman
der to keep his men low, as the Rebels were
drawn up in line on the banks of the river.
That instant the boys were seen flying in
every direction over the boat, filling every
hole and corner that could be found, some
rolled up in small heaps on the cabin floor,
while your correspondent struck a bee line
fur the lower deck, expecting every minute
to hear the dogs of war sending forth their
missiles of death; but we passed unmolested.
Our gun-boats are shelling the banks
every day. A good many steamers corning
up the river at present, have their pilots
protected from the rebel sharp-shouters, who
are lurking around the river, by placing
bales of hay around the pilot houses.
We arrived at our destination, at 5 o'clock
P. M., disembarked, and marched to Ilarri
son's Landing. Business of every descrip
tion is going on as lively as ever. The songs
of the contraband can be heard throughout
the camp, as they pitch the "hard bake"
and "old jake," from the boats. Mr. Edi
tor, we have a regular "Tow Mil" here,
"Sawncylown," is nothing to compare to it.
On the 15th I paid a visit to Company K,
of the sth P. it. V. C., found them all in
good spirits; also, the :13d P. V., who are
now in the front. Some I found busy at
work throwing up entrenchments. They
think of nothing but success, under "Little
Mae."
Good bye,
NEwroni I\ cars, VA., July 23, 1862
Data Srr:—llere we are, forming a por
tion of Gen. Burnside's forces. Three chap
ters would hardly suffice fur all our affairs
since my last to you: be satisfied - to know
that our wbule Regiment arrived hero on
Monday by the Arago, from Port Royal.—
Our camp is on the bank of the James River,
about three miles from Newport News land
ing. Weather is cool and delightful feeling
like winter to us South Carolinians. The
water is very good; we also have excellent
bathing and consider ourselves about No. 1.
Would be delighted to have you visit us.—
Among the troops here are Pennsylvania
Regiments, 45th, Cul. Welsh; 48th, Col.
Nagle; 50th, Col. Christ; 51st, Cul. [fart
ranft, and 100th, (Round Head) Cul. Lesure.
The 55rh, Col. White; 07th, Col. Gass; and
probably the 7Gth, Cul. Powers, are en route
from Port Royal. Further information
might be contraband and cause the Spy to
dry up—with loss of good customers to Bow
ery & Co. Spy of 14th June is last received
—send file of later dates. Everything snould
now be addressed plainly to Col. Welsh's
45th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers,
Via Fortress Monroe, Va. Our friends
should know the importance of very plainly
designating the Regt., both by the figures
and name of the Colonel. Peart is our Regi
mental Rst Master, and goes to Fortress
Monroe every day to receive our Mail and
Express matter: we hope he will always
return well loaded. I believe thit nu letters
have been received in our Regiment from
Columbia, since the middle of June. The
Regiment is generally healthy, being 050
strong, with full 003 at for duty, making
us stronger than any other kit company Regi
ment in service. 'rho few sick men of the
Regiment were left on the Arago to go to
New York. Adjutant Budding and Samuel
Bookman, of Company K, are I believe all
from the neighborhood of Columbia: a few
days at home will no doubt cure them. Cul.
Welsh, Capt. Kelsey, Lieut. Fessler and
Gailbaug,h, and all the non-commissioned
officers and men of Company K are well.—
Being so near home we would like to visit
you, but Red Tape says no, and we are obe
dient. Again request our friends to address
plainly, Company K, Cul. Welsh's 45th
Reg., Penna. Vols., Via Fortress Monroe,
Virginia.
Yours, Truly,
WAR NEWS!
FROM KENTUCKY.
Guerilla Attack on Mount Sterling—They
Lose their Horses, Eight !Ilea Killed, and
foriv-Eiyht Taken Prisoners.
PARIS, Kr., July 30.—Yesterday a party
of 200 guerillas from Mona c4unty, under
General Dullitt, demanded the surrender of
Mount S:erling, Ky. O.i being refused,
they attached the place, but were repulsed
by the Home Guard.
During the retreat, the guerillas were met
by a party under Major Bacht, of the Eighth
Kentucky who drove them back towards the
town, where they were aglin attacked by
the Home Guard.
The result was a Confederate stampede,
the guerillas lusing all their horses, eight
men killed, and forty-eight prisoners. The
number of wounded is not known.
Our loss was three wounded.
Rebel Movements—Reported Capture of Rut
settrille—The Slate Legislature Convened
by Governor Magollia.
LOUISVILLE, July :29.—1t is reported thnt
guerillas, under Colonel (31.1%V5, of Morgan
notoriety, took Russellville this forenoon,
killing one or two of our Lieutenants, and
badly wounding Captain Marrow, of the
Kentucky Volunteers. Other reports say
that a cullision had oceurel between the
!dome Guards of Russellville, either from
mistake or otherwise, and that n few hours
alter the Rebel capture of Russellville a por
tion of a Federal regiment tr.ts due there,
and has probably arrived and - reinstated
matters there.
The tiry is working South to Ntshville,
but we can get nothing from Rusaollville
which is on a branch line. To-night the
theory is that the Rebels took away the op
erators before the arrival of our forces.
Governor :viar„nilln has issued a proclama
tion calling together the Kentucky Legisla
ture, to meet August 14th, to determine the
extent of the authority granted by them
the Military Board, and to provide for the
safety of our institutions respecting the poli
cy recommended by the President touching
slavery. •
FROM MISSOURI.
Rebel Movements
ROLLA, July 20.—At Stillville, on Sun
day night, it was estimated that at least
1.500 mounted armed men bad crossed the
State road, from paosi to Jefferson—within
ten miles of that place—for Dixie. About
1,500 have organized and put out from Sa
lem and vicinity within three days.
Within that time they have stampeded
across the railroad in great numbers be
tween Rolla and Merrimac. They took
horses, clothing, arms, ammunition and
supplies of every kind, which they require
everywhere they found them. A merchant
was robbed of ono hundred dollars in cloth
ing and goods.
Defeat of a Party of Rebels.
JErEnsoN CITY, July Z.—Colonel Guitar,
of the Ninth Missouri Regiment, reinforced
by Lieutenant Colonel Shafer and Major
Cloppe, of Merrill's Horse, and Major Cald
well, of the Third lowa Cavalry, sir. hundred
and fifty strong, was attacked at Muom's
Mills, seven miles east of Fulton, yesterday,
by_a party of Rebels, under Porter and
Co b, nine hundred strong. After fighting
till four o'clock P. M., the Rebels were com
pletely routed with a loss of from seventy
five to one hundred killed and wounded and
one taken prisoner.
Colonel Guitar reports a loss of forty-five
killed and wounded. He captured the ene
my's guns, ammunition, baggage, &c., in
profusion. The officers and men behaved
splendidly. Cobb is reported to have been
killed. Colonel Guitar resumed the pursuit
last night, and will follow them closely.
PATTEN, Mo., July 27.—Lieutenant cra.
vans, with a company of State Militia, came
upon a band of guerillas, 200 strong, from
ono of whom he had received information,
five miles south of this place. He attacked
and completely routed them, killing and
wounding a number and taking Captain
Patterson, their leader, a prisoner. He
also took one other prisoner. Our loss was
three wounded.
EWE
Sr. Louis, July 28.—The Democrat is in
formed on good authority that a party of
four or five mounted Rebels started yester
day morning from Georgetown, twelve miles
from St. Louie, and proceeded to Manchester,
were they were joined by a similar party
equal in number. The whole force then
moved toward the Southwest, intending to
join some guerilla band or gathering corps
of Rebels. Mounted troops have been sent
in pursuit.
Caerillas in 'Missouri
ST. Louts, July 30.—A large force of
guerillas, under Mcßride, has entered Mis
souri from Arkansas, and are encamped in
Howell and Texas counties. Our troops in
Houston and Texas counties have been re
inforced and will prevent any Rebel demon
stration. Hannibal has been almost desert
ed and many of its citizens have arrived
here.
FROM VICKSBURG.
Combined Attempt to Capture the Arkansas
Cate.sco, July, 30.—A special despatch
from Vicksburg, dated the 23d, says: "By
an agreement between Commodores Davis
and Farragut, an attempt was made yester
day to capture the Arkansas. The fleet
from below was to engage the lower batteries,
and the fleet above to engage the upper onos,
the gunboat Essex and the ram Queen of the
West in the meantime to attack the Arkan
sas and tow her out.
In consequence of some misunderstanding,
only a few shells were fired from the mor
tars below, which are known to have had
no effect to divert the fire from the Essex.
This vessel attemd to run into the Arkan
sas and jam her lost the levee; but the
latter swung around, and the Essex only
grazed her side. As she passed, she gave
the rebel craft her three 11-inch bow guns.
Finding herself unsupported, she dropped
down the river. The Queen coming to her
aid ran into the Arkansas, making her trem•
ble from stern to stern.
"45."
Recovering herself, the Q.men ran on
again so forcibly as to strain her own works
badly. Both boats then returned up the
river. During the engagement the Essex
received several shots, and bad one man
killed and two wounded. The Queen was
also shot thrower several times.
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FROM COX. FARAGUT'S FLEET
The Battle With the Arkansas—Commander
Walk's Official Account
VICK.BURG, July 17.—Only one boat or
vessel escaped being hit in running the
blockade on the night of the 15th. The
Sumter was hit a dozen times and badly
tipped up. Oa Commodore Farragut's fleet
about ten men were killed and twenty
wounded. On the flag-ship Hartford four
were killed, including First INlaster George
Lounshery, of Bridgeport, Conn. Our
Western gunboats sustained slight damages,
but had none killed or wounded.
The Arkansas lies before the city and re
pairs are being rapidly pushed on her. We
can plainly observe every movement. The
following description of her will enable any
one to form a correct idea of her external
appearance: Her hull rises from the
water-line about three feet; her prow runs
to a point, and is vertical from the top to
nearly her whole draft of water—evidently in
tended to batt far below the water, and sink
her opponent almost instantly. Fore and aft
the elevation she exhibits bulwarks about
three feet high, in front running to a point,
and aft having about the usual form. Her
stern has two bends, tapering in such a
manner as to make it almost impossible for
a ball to enter her hull. She has a propel
ler on each side of her rudder, and handles
evidently very easy.
Her gun rooms etc., are shaped something
like a house, the slant being very gradual
on the stern and sides, while forward she
has a sort of ell-port also running up like a
roof of a house, which is evidently used
as ward rooms. She mounts three guns
on a side, the onrts Leiug open just above
the bulwark of the bull, or three feet above
water. She also mounts two guns fore and
aft making ten in all. The general appear
ance, in fact, comes nearer to the Merrimac
than any boat I have ever seen. She is pro
tected by railroad T iron interlapped in such
a way as to make it about six inches thick.
The interstice betweed her outer and inner
timbers is evidently filled with compressed
cotton. She is painted brown. With a
good glass, I had no dificulty in counting
ton shot boles in port side, her stern having
proved invulnerable.
The following is tee report of Commander
[teary Walke to Commodore Davis:
"GUNBOAT OIRONDELET, July 15, 1802.
"Sir—lo obedience to your orders, plssed
to me yesterday by Acting Fleet Captain
Phelps, I gut under way this mornig,
cc
companing by the gunboat Tyler and steam
ram Queen of the West, and proceeded up
the Yazoo on a reconnoissance. We had
proceeded about six miles up the river when
we discovered a formidable-looking Rebel
rain or gunboat, since proved to be the cele
brated Arkansas. The Queen of the West,
Tyler, and Carondelet at once proceeded
down the river to avoid beiog inevitably
sunk, firing on her with our stern and oc
casionally with our side guns. The enemy
vigorously returned the lire from her heavy
bow guns as she pursued, and had greatly
the advantage of us from being thoroughly
protected by iron. We bad continued the
fight about one hour when the Arkansas
came up, with the evident intention of run
ning us down. I avoided the blow, and as
we passed exchanged broadsides at very
close quarters. I endeavored to board her,
but she passed us too quickly, and I could
only fire our bow guns fairly at her stern.
Nut a shot entered her, however, the shot
easily glancing off her invulnerable stern.
"At this moment our wheel ropes were
cut off for a third time, and we had to run
the boat into shore. As she swung round,
we gave the rebel vigorous discharges from
our bow and starboard guns. Two shot
boles were now seen in her side, when the
crew were observed pumping her out. At
this juncture a man was observed to be
thrown overboard from the Arkansas. We
had now received severe damages in our hull
and machinery, more than twenty shots hav
ing entered the boat. In the engineer's de
partment, three escape pipes, the steam
gunge, and two water-pipes were cut away.
In the carpenter's department, nineteen
beams wore cut away, thirty timbers dam
aged, and three boats rendered useless. Our
deck pumps were cut away also. We had
some thirty killed, wounded and missing.
"When the escape pipes were cut away
many of the hands jumped into the water.
"The gunboat Tyler sustained me in a
gallant and effective manner
"Our officers and most of the men behaved
in a gallant manner during the whole action.
"Yours, respectfully,
"Ilmsinv LKE,
"Commanding Carondelet."
Much speculation is indulged in, in regard
to the Arkansas. She keeps up steam, and
is very busy repairing. The fleet above lies
in a little better shape than it did when the
Arkansas ran the blockade; while the fleet
below is stretched across the river in lino of
battle.
The Queen of the West acted very cow
ardly, and her Captain has been arrested.
Byron Wilson has been promoted to the
command of the Cincinnati. Ile took charge
the day after the running of the blockade.
George %V. Reed, of Philadelphia, has been
promoted from the rank of Master's Mate
to be Paymaster on the Benton.
MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS.
Gov. Gamble has determined to put a stop
to the doings of the guerillas in Missouri,
and has aceordin,gly issued a special order
authorizing General Schofield to organize
the entire militia of the State into compa
nies, regiments and brigades, and to order
into active service such portions of the force
as he may judge necessary. Gen. Schofield
has gone to work in good earnest, and has
ordered every man fit fur duty to report to
the nearest military post witnin six days, to
be enrolled. The Provost Marshal of St.
Louis has also issued stringent orders in
regard to the sale, transfer, or transports
of arms.
Brig. Gen. Nelson, on reaching Murfres
bore', on July 18, issued an order directing
all the disloyal citizens to surrender at once
all the United States property which the
Rebel troops bad distributed among them.
The order brought the uniforms and equip
ments to the Court House by cartloads.
The arrival of the United States transport
Fulton from Now Orleans brings us four
days later news from that city. There
had been nothing of special interest trans
piring, with the exception of the seizure of
some three thousand uniforms destined for
the Rebel army, the regulation of the price
of bread, and shipment of large cargoes of
cotton, sugar and rosin. The health of New
Orleans cantinues to improve, although the
sickly season is approaching.
General Pope has directed that hereafter
no guards shall be placed over private prop
erty of any description within the lines of
the Army of Virginia. Commanding officers
are to be responsible for the goad conduct of
their troop, but it is not to be expected that
their force and energy shall be wasted in
protecting the private property of those hos
tile to the Government.
General Sherman has taken command at
Memphis, and is rigidly enforcing the order
that those who refuse to take the oath of al
legiance shall go South. Four hundred took
the oath in one day, and one hundred and
thirty received passes to go South. Vicks
burg advices to Sunday night state that the
shelling of the Rebel batteries still continued.
Com. Farragut's fleet silenced all the batte
ries whilst passing down below the city.
The President has issued a brief procla_
motion warning all persons within the con
templation of the sixth section of the Con
fiscation act to cease participating in, aid
ing, countenancing or abetting the existing
rebellion or any rebellion against the Gov
ernment of the United States, on paid of
the forfeitures and seizures as within and
by said sixth section provided.
General llulleck, accompanied by General
Burnside, left Washington on Thursday fur
the James river, for the purpose. of.consult
ing with General MeClellan. It is presum
ed that this consultation will determine the
direction to be given to the campaign, and
be followed by important movements.
Dispatches from Boston state that the en
listing excitement. is on the increase in tha t
city. From present appearances Massachu
setts will soon have her old regiments filled
up, and the. new ones called figkownized
and in the field.
Gen. Cass spoke briefly at a meeting_lo
Detroit a few evenings since, urging theme
cessity of giving the Government all the•aid.!
it desires. LZis•healtt is very feeble.
The Rebel General Jackson, with a force.
of about thirty thousand men, is about to.
assume the offensive. The impression is.
that General Pope is•gnite ready for him.
A few nights since the•lLebels burnt a ves—
sel with a cargo of condemned corn lying in•
James river near Harrison's Landing. It.
is reported that a large force- is concentra
ting on the south side of the• James river
above the Appomattox. These reports how
ever, aro not worth much credit.. A man
with two thousand letters in his possessibn,
bound for Richmond, was arrested near
Norfolk, a few days since.
Generals tialleck, Burnside, Dix and.
Meigs left General McClellan's headquarters•
on Saturday morning. Nine hundred more.
of our wounded and sick arrived from Rich
mond on Friday and have been scot to the
hospitals. The arrangements for the ex
change of prisoners is progressing. Robert
Ould, formerly United States Attorney for
the District of Columbia, has been appoint
ed by the Rebels Commissioner on their
side. The Rebel prisoners at Fort Delaware,
four thousand in number, are to be imme
diately conveyed to Aiken Landing, on the
James River. Those elsewhere are also to
be immediately forwarded to other points
for exchange. We have altogether from
eighteen to twenty thousand prisoners in
our hands.
The latest despatches confirm the former
reports relative to movements of Stonewall
' Jackson. This Rebel officer is reported to
bo at Louisa Court House, and Ewell at
Gordonsville. The united commands are
said to amount to thirty thousand men. It
is further stated that they are preparing to
make a dash upon Washington fur the pur
pose of drawing off troops from General Mc-
Clellan. The army of Virginia has adopted
active measures to put down guerilla demon
strations. General Pope's order requiring
parties to take the oath of allegiance or go
South, has occasioned great excitement
among the inhabitants.
The official losses reported in General
McCall's division, Pennsylvania Reserve",.
in the late battles near Richmond, are: fif
teen officers killed; seventy wounded, and
fifty-six missing. The number of men killed
is put down at two hundred and forty;
wounded, eleven hundred and seventy-four,
and missing, fifteen hundred and twenty
eight, making a tJtal of three thousand and
ighty-five.
Coin. Porter, of the Mortar squadron, ar
rived in his flag ship Octorora at Old Point
on Sunday, and is now on a visit to Wash
ington. The presence of the Commodore is
thought to confirm the intimations hereto
fore given that the mortar fleet is to be used
in the James river.
We have some late and interesting ac
counts from Vicksburg. Through rebel re
ports we learn that an unseccessful attempt
was made on the 221 instant to capture the
ram Arkansas. The gunboat Essex, and
the ram Monarch, were engaged in the af
fair. A shot entered one of the port-holes
of the Arkansas, and killed and wounded a
number of her crew. Through the same
source we have a statement that a large Un
ion force was embarking nt Memphis for a
land attack on Vicksburg.
PENNSYLVANIA ENLISTMENT.
IMPORTANT GENERALORDER.
No Enlistments for Nine or Twelve
Months after the 10th of August.
lianatenuma, July 2S.—Tho following
important General Order has just been
made public:
WAR DEP'T, WASIIINCTON, July 28,1862.
To His Excelkney, A. G. Curtin,
Governor of Pennsylvania.
Sim I have been directed to advise you
that the system of enlisting recruits for nine
and twelve month, adopted in Pennsylvania,
has created great dissatisfaction in other
States, which have confined themselves to
enlistments for three years or during the
war.
This system, as you are aware, was adopt
ed without any intent on the part of your
Excellency or of the General Government to
make an unfair distinction between the
States. The Department entertains an
earnest desire to act in entire harmony with
the State Governments, and a strong sense
of the earnest and efficient aid which it has
always received from your Excellency, and
it is only because the Department is fully
satisfied of the inexpediency of short enlist
ments, the impossibility of extending the
system to other States, and the justice of
the complaints already adverted to, that a.
change is proposed in Pennsylvania. lime,
the Secretary of War is .compelled to ask
your Excellency to change your. system of
recruiting, and let your regiments go to filo
field en an equality in every respect with
those from other States.
The mustering officers will continue to
muster into service recruits enlisted for nine
and twelve months, until the tenth of Au,
gust next,at which time it is supposed the
change s iggested will bare been completed.
By order of the Secretary of War.
C. P. Buckingham.
Brig. Gen. and A. A. General,
[General Order No 31.1_
HEADQUARTERS PEDINSYLVAN/A MILITIA,
HARRISBURG, July 20, 1802.
Find. In pursuance of the foregoing
communication from the War Department,
no more authorities to recruit men for tbo
nine months term will he issued from these
headquarters.
Second. All persons now engaged in re
cruiting for that term of service under Gen
eral Orders No 25 and 30, of this series, are
ordered to report their squads whether com
plete or incomplete, to Capt. Win. B. Lance,
United States army, mustering and diburs
ing officer, Harrisburg, before the 10th day
of August next, that they may be mustered
into the service of the United States for the
nine months term for which they enlisted.
and receive the advance month's pay, pre
mium, and bounty to which they will be en.