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AMQ JOHH U< BfilANXj
jetJ-tf ' Agent
SUMMER RESORTS.
SURE HOUSE, ATLANTIC CITY.
—Comfortable Boom, can now be had at this well-
Sept and conveniently -located house, as there are a num
ber of departures dally. _ „ ~ ..
an6-12t* H. 8. BENSON. Proprietor.
QEA BaTHJLNO.—A JTaVURIT.
J HOME,
THE “WHITEHOTJ3E,» __
tUSSAOHUSETTS Avenue.
TWb dobuls* i-mwKts open, its situation la unite near
ess bench; naegood rooms, all opening upon the ocean,
ntd lornlihed with eprlog mattresses. Its reputation is
w*U established as a first-class home. Plentiful table,
iron retention given to guests. and terms moderate.
’ ffijl WHITEHOUSB, Proprietor.
,(J- No Bar at (he “ Whltehonae.” an6-lm
fIENTRAL HOUSE, ATLANTIC
\J OITT, Now Jersey, _ v
•M. LAW LOB, Proprietor.
Tbo shove newhonse is now open for Boarders. Booms
Ojusllo any on the beach, well-ventilated, high ceilings,
do Ssrvanta attentive and polite. Approximate to the
Bathing grounds. an6-im*
DTAfi HOTJEL,
K 3 (Bowls opposite She Doited States Hotel,}
ATLANTIC CITY, N. 3.
BAWDBIi ADAMB, Proprietor.
Dinner.,,, 60 cent*.
A!«o, Oarrisqefl to Hire. '
Hr Boarder! accommodated on the moßt reaeon able
terms, je2o-3m
fIOLUMBIA HOUSE.
ATLANTIC CITY,
SITUATED OH KENTUCKY AVENUE,
Opjonite the Barf House.
W Terma to nut the times.
icSO-lta EDWABP DOYLE, Proprietor,
QIA-BIDE HOUSE, ATLANTIC
D oity.n. j.
BY DAVID BOATTEBGOOD.
A NEW PP.rYAT-E BOAKDING HOUSE, beentifol-
V litMled »t the foot of PenneyWenia Avenue.
How open lor visitors for the season. ie2o-2m
Mansion house,
ATI, ATLANTIC CITY,
E. LEE, Proprietor.
This Boom having been thoroughly renovated and en-
Wged, is new open for permanent and transient boarders,
ahe MANSION HOUSE is convenient to depot, churches,
ted jest office, The bathing grounds are unsurpassed
on the Island. The Bar la conducted by Mr. KHI EL, of
Philadelphia, who wilt keep superior wines, llnnors, and
Choice brands of clgara. je2o-2m
EAUL-E HOTEL, ATLANTIC
CITY, is now open, with a
LABGB ADDITION OF BOOMS.
Board 87 per week, bathing dresses included. je2o-2m
fjOTTAUI RETREAT, ATLANTIC
i , CITY, is now open and ready for Boarders. A few
cpolce Btoms can be obtained by applying soon. The
Proprietor furnishes his table with fresh milk from his
aswa, and freeh vegetables from hie farm.
Also, about four hundred desirable Cottage and Hotel
for tale by M. McULEKS,
MO-iim • Proprietor.
“mHI ALHAMBRA.,” ATLANTIC
A OITT,” N. J.j a splendid new house, southwest
tomer of ATLANTIC and MABBAUHOSKTTS Avenues,
401 be open for visitora on and after Juno 29th. The rooms
taO tsble ef 11 Tbo Alhambra ’’ are unsurpassed by any
the Mend.. There is a Bpadous Ice Cream and Ba
ilment Saloon attached to the home. Terms moderate.
C. DUBOIS & 8. J. YOUNG,
Proprietors.
f*EDLOE’S HOTEL, ATLANTI
pITT, K. J—At the terminus of the railroad, (
£“• left, beymd the depot This House Is now open f
"“•ruera and Transient Viaitora, and offers accommod
aoaa sunal to any Hotel In Atlantic City. Charges mi
,r SJJ' Children and aervanta half price,
Parties should keep their seats until the can a
in front of the hotel. je2Q-2m
•esteb county house.—t:
wjwte Boarding flouee, corner of YOKK i
TB nw>i Atlantic City, convenient to
JO) with a beautiful view of the Ocean, ie now o
uieieajon, The accommodatfona we equal to i
tiieMand. Prices moderate.
ie2o'2m J. EBltt,-Proi>rieio:
'A BATHING.—“The Clarendoi
Virginia Home,} VIBGINIA AVENI
CITY, 1b now open for the accommodal
Villa Howe 1b situated immediately on
*'“> ®w from every room affordi a floe view of
[i62o-2rn] JAMES JBHKINS, M. I
* BATHING.—UNITED STATI
tOTBL, IIOSB BBANOH, N. J., la now op
® only fifty yards from the seaahoTe, central of
Sf°w fronting the ocean 800 feet; two ho
jew York. Steamer leayeeMnrraj street tw
' .A* M. ana 4P. M.: thence by the K. ana D.
Addreia B. A. SHOE MAE KH
®nmnicatton from Philadelphia ia by the Cami
'oooy Ballroad, by the 6 A. M, and 3 P. M..trial
‘ jelO-Sm’
& FANCY GOODS.
TIN * quatles
mationeby/*toy.and fanoy q
a HP 081 0 M,
Ho. 1086 WALNUT STBSBT,
MttOW *L»YB»TS.
PHILADELPHIA.
ON .
•»n»ad reputation of
AXRBANKS 1 scales
laanca the makers of Imperfect balances to
f* “TAIEBAIfKS’ SCALES,” and purr
'“reby, j n many imtanoes, been subjected '
■ion. FATES AUKS’ SOAIiHB are ma.
only by tbs original Inventor's, B. & T. 1
1,8 A 00„ and are adapted to every branoh
“ where a correot and dnrabl* goalee la re
FAIRBANKS & EWINa,
•Wo-tl HABOHIO HAIIII, TI**OHBBTNOT
•aaforjSi)*s quarter otukg,
M» WALWm. OEAS. S. CABBTAI&3
Wiiiros #A4 a OBAHIM Street*
VOL. 6.—HO. 10.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1862.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
[Special Correspondence of The Press.]
Fobtrbss Honboe, August 10,1862. <
The thermometer here is 103 in the shade, and
the air is like the breath of a furnace. 1 A Now
York Times correspondent yesterday was sun
struok, and has sinoo boon subjeotod to a tender
journalistic nursing of wet bandages and whisky
punehes by the combined corps of all the papers.
A general stampede to the North has been hroaohed
by several to obtain a few days of 000 l air. The
Hygeia Hotel here, the only place where board can
be procured, is like an oven, and many denizens in
dulge In moonligh t dreams upon the root and piazzas.
These dteams, with preliminary waking fanoies, are
often set to music by a guitar and rich ohorus of voice
from the blaok waiters of the hotel, who thus dose
their daily labors, while their less-accomplished
plantation brethren, in the contraband quarters,
give voice to humbler and more grotesque melodies,
attend an evening prayer meeting, read the news
papers, eon their spelling books, or stroll, with
dusky inamoratas, along the shores of Hampton
river. This, with $lO a month and rations, for their
daily work, is bettor than slavery and, nothing.
We often hear of the greater happiness of negroes
in slavery, but I doubt if any here can see it.
Moreover, when Unde Bam sees -fit to employ ne
gro regi&onta, ho pan .find plenty of brawny re
cruits at this spot, ready to offer their lives that
the Union may be saved, and their race freed.
NORFOLK.
• On Friday morning laßt I took the 10 o’clock
boat for Norfolk, intending to return that evening.
Boats here are always attendant upon the'conve
nience of Government, and in this oase I was de
tained until after one, and could not, therefore,
leave by the return boat. Safe calculations for
travel can at no time be made in this region. I
found that discontent with the military authorities
among the Union men and many ofthe army at this
place had in no wise abated since my last letter on
the subject. In addition to ; other charges, Gen.
Yielo is accused, I know hot how truly, with wink
ing at negro catching. Xdo hot know this gentio
man, either personally or by sight, but am aware
that he was bred at West Point, where youths, at
a period when they are most open to impres
sions, are drilled bodily and mentally into
machines, where a material course of study
crushes out all aspiration and all fancy, and.
where Conversation, when not absorbed by
the army, smuggled whisky, or woman, is va
ried with a vulgar conservatism which ignores
all social progress or philanthropic ideas, and
throws a Minding veil over the moral per
ceptions, from which the soul never recovers.
This is the reason why regular army men, almost
without exception, are pro-s'avery. Slavery, flog
ging, and'the swindling of poor creatures out of
their wages, have always existed; the Churoh ooun
tenanees it, and supposed respectable men practise
it. Who, therefore, expects a oadet, of alt people, to
denounce it ? We may, therefore, safely set down
Gen, Viele as a well-wisher of the institution, and re
cent occurrences at Norfolk by no means belied tire
supposition. A loud mouthed Secessionist of that
town owns a private negro jail, where slaves were
formerly imprisoned for punishment at the expense
of their masters, and where, at a eost of twenty
five cents to the latter, they could be treated to. a
flogging. This building is a frequent place of
meeting for Secessionists, and is, moreover, a se
oret post offioe, where letters for various parts of
the rebel Confederacy are left and paid for at very
high prices, in anticipation of their being smuggled
aoross the lines. The place is as notoriously known
as the public jail, yet no guard has been placed
over it. The military authorities either know of
its existence and wilfully ignore the fact, or are
oertainly lacking in vigilance.
The owner of this establishment is said to not in
concert with a negro-oatoher, and employ certain
privates of a regiment stationed in the .city as assist*
ants in their kidnapping This fact is
T«,»,nj«>utjy-asseyteo, ana; antuiig ULnorTiiHCHiices in
confirmation, I will cite that of a negro, who hur
riedly informed -the guard of the 18th Wisconsin
Regiment, a few evenings since, that four men, in
a wagon, were endeavoring to carry off her husband
and two children. A squad of men was immediately
sent down, who caused the scamps to escape. One
of them left behind his military cap, upon which,
though the brass figures of the regiment were taken
Off, could plainly be seen their impression on
the doth. The negro-oatoher-in-chief that I
have spoken of was recently, found with a soldier,
driving, under suspicious circumstances, a wagon
into an alley at one in the morning. A sentinel
challenged them. The soldier not being upon duty
had no right with the countersign, yet he gave it,
and the sentinel allowed him to pass. The negro
oatoher, perhaps through fear of compromising his
informant, hesitated to give; it, although supposed
to know it, and was arrested. The provost mar
shal being apprised of this fact, at a very early
hour, long before the time arrived for publicly
hearing oases of arrest, sent for and liberated him.
If both these men had the countersign, where did
they get it? The only persons having authority
to communicate it, to persons not on duty, were the
military commander, the provost marshal, and the
colonels of the different regiments. Who gave it to
them, and for what?
A sergeant of the I9th Wisconsin Regiment had
$lOO offered him on Friday evening last, if he
would catch a oertain negro and deliver him out
side of the lines. That noble regiment has been
free from any imputations of slave-eatching, and
the sergeant indignantly spurned ihe offer, stating
that no money could induce him to oommit such an
infamy. He then communicated the fact to a
lieutenant, who ordered him to take the negro, re
ceive the money from the fellow, and a guard
should be hidden near by to takehim into custody.
Ere this is published, the capture will doubtless
have been effected.
It has been already stated that an officer of the
guard of one of the regiments, bearing that two'
cannon and a number of small arms were secreted
bn a plantation near Norfolk, went. there and
seised them. For this act he was reprimanded by
Gen. Viele, and, ordered to return them. Another
offioer hearing of arms being in some other oouutry
house of a Secessionist, searched it, and finding but
a United States navy flag, bore it away. He was
not only reprimanded, but arrested for doing so,
and the flag was sent back. The seizure simply of
a United States flag was a transcendence of duty,
but the exaggerated zeal of the young offioer should
not, certainly, have been rewarded with an arrest.
A reprimand would have been sufficient, particu
larly as the owner of the house was in the rebel
army and the plantation left in oharge of an over
seer. -
SUFFOLK.
Curiosity led me, yesterday, to this place, se
venteen and a half miles from Norfolk. The rebels
tore up the railroad, and the Government has reent
ly repaired it. The hours of leaving Portsmouth for
Suffolk are, nominally, half-past nine and one;
those of returning, eleven and half-past two. But
little attention, however, is paid to these rules.
The train goes when the Government is ready.
This road was constructed in 1834. You will be
surprised to hear that, in the seventeen and a half
miles of transit, not one station is found, and with
exceptions of a few straggling farms, the road is
lined with woods. Upon a Northern road, built for
that long period, seventeen miles and a half from
any terminal oity, would be town all the way, and
houses would stand in constant succession, nestled
in blooming gardens. But Virginia Is a slave State!
It is this condition of things that Southern states
men and their Northern abettors desired to impose
uponvirgin Territories in the West, and it is to
preserve this wretched statu quo, which slavery,
engenders, that they are in arms against a benefi
cent government.
CHA3TCES POE SETTLERS,
The land of which I speak was, before the war,
offered at ten dollars an acre. It now oan be had
for five, and probably leas. The soil is a richclay
loam, and abounds in marl and mack, for manuring
purposes. The Nansembnd river, navigable for
steamboats as far as Suffolk, is about ten miles from
the railroad at Norfolk, but runs almost parallel
with it, in a lessening degree, until the two con
verge at Suffolk to a distance of but half a mile.
Both railroad and water facilities offer themselves,
therefore, to settlers in that looality. It is well
known that truaking has been extensively carried
on near Norfolk by Northern men, to supply North
ern markets, and their orops are three weeks earlier
than those of Hew Jersey. Grapes thrive remarka
bly; peaches are rarely killed by early frost; and,
to add to the rieh catalogue of Northern fruits that
here greet the eye, luscious figs ripen to perfection.
Walk up, Yankees, and buy i n .
Suffolk was founded during tbe last century, and
in its quaint old buildings preserves many traces
of age. Its trade consists chiefly in a retail busi
ness with the surrounding country, ana in large
shipments of grain and lumber. Before the war it
numbered fifteen hundred inhabitants. At pre
sent, with exception of the military, it counts but
•five hundred, chiefly ladies and old men, the
younger male inhabitants having joined the rebel
army. Its principal street is a mile long, and
stretches from the Nansemond river, to the Peters
burg Kailroad depot. It is wide, unpaved, and
amply shaded with old trees. Upon it are the chief
stores and residences, in the latter of which might be
een very well-bred looking people. I asked a
young,offioer of our army, if the ladies of the place,
showed any cordiality to members of our army, or
invited-thorn to their houses. “ No, they meet a
man with.a scowl of s dislike, and besides, they are
not worth knowing. They may be called ladies,
bnth&ve no cultivation,ho conversation, and know
nothing. They are not fit for society.” These
are types of many residents of Southern small
towns, and also large ones. They read little, think
leßS,.are wretobedly superficial in accomplishments
they may have undertaken, and place their whole
ambition in being “genteel,” in dressing conform
ably to the mode, closely observing social conven
tionalities and acquiring an air of style. These
characteristics can well apply to a large class of
Northern maidens, but in the free States they are
often interspersed with most charming exceptions.
In the slave States they are almostthe rule.
SENTIMENT on the war ,
In conclusion, I would remark, from mueh ob
servation and much conversation with Secessionists
in this region, that they are all heartily tired ofthe
war, and wish it settled zn on * way or the other.
In case'of peace, we might depend on its preserva
tion, at least by Virginia, citizens. Men wish trade
resumed; women are harassed by constant anxiety
for their relatives; and though all, as a matter of
pride, adhere to Secession sentiments, they deplore
the present bloodshed, and wish it definitely ceased.
In all these people, beyond their stupid political
sentiments, there is much to commend and admire.
THE LIBERATION OF NEGROES,
now going on to a large extent throughout the
State, does not give the inhabitants great concern.
They have been expecting it, and are not surprised.
Many tell their negroes to go when they wish it, and
on a stampede, owners ofen indulge in a semiooa
gratulation that their uncertainty is over, and that
much care and future responsibility is saved to
them. N. '
FROM BURNSIDE'S OiVISiON. s
[Special Correspondence of The PreßS.]
Burnside’s Ninth Army Corps,
Fredericksburg, Ya . August 9,1862.
The Bivisions of Generals Bnrnside, of the North
Cwolina corps, and‘Wright, of the Department of
South Carolina, have located their respective Camps
upon the "high” healthful, and romantic grounds
bordering the Rappahannock, and but a short dis
tance from the city of Fredericksburg and village
of Falmouth. From the camp ground of the 2d
Division, an admirable view of the surrounding
country is obtained. As far as the eye ean reach,
the landscape is dotted alternately with grove and
camp. A more beautitul scenery can scarcely be
realized, and coming from the flat, scorching plain
at Newport News, the change is a preferable one.
After nightfall, when the camps are lighted up, and
the men congregate in squads, in the respective
streets, it brings to remembrance scenes in a large
eity after the gas is lighted, and the pedestrian is
hurrying to his home and family. But to the sol
dier, family and home are a sealed letter at pre
sent. He seldom thinks of “ to-morrow,” as it is
not in “Hardee.” He would rather practise
“Hoyle.” Give him a shady nook, a canteen of
cool water, a boe-k, or a pack of well-thumbed
cards, and he cares for nothing but to-day. Such
an idea as to-morrow never penetrates the recesses
of his cranium, and he is far happier, and has, wo
know, less care, with his “ Thirteen dollars a month
and found,” than many are with their princely for
tunes. , ; ■
Shortly after going & camp, Major Shefman, pay
master for the Diviaion'of General Burnside, made
his appearance, and commenced paying off the dif
ferent regiments. The time paid for’ was 5 two
months, and was due npen the first of July. Off
course the men all soraped an acquain/anae with
the Major, who-handed out their, money to them,
with as much politeness as a man would receive a '
sum of money whieh he did not expect. .Paymas
ter Sherman won golden opinions from the men, by
accommodating them; with all the available small
notes that he had in his possession, and by giving •
them treasury notes of five dollars denomination
instead of tens and twenties. v
On account of the illness of Col. Ferren, com
manding fid Brigade, Col. J- F. Hartranft, of the
51st Pennsylvania Volunteers, is now in command.
The Brigade is in’General Reno's Division, and is
composed of the following regiments, who each
take the position in column as follows: 51st Penn-
Massachusetts, and 51st New York.
The first BrigaaßTlsitnder command orUMOnenya- "
gle, of the 4&th Pennsylvania, and comprises'the
48th Pennsylvania,, 2d Maryland,’ and 103 d New
York. :We have, you perceive, two regiments
from the « Old Keystone'’ to maintain her reputa-.
tion in this corps. The 51st have three engage,
ments to record. “Present” opposite, and-though
the 48th have never bad an opportunity to display
their prowess on the battle-field, .we doubt'not,
when the.occasion requires, they will be “ well to
the front.” , ' .j ’-- '
The headquarters of General Reno and.staff is
located in a fine, commodious brick house, on a
high elevation, and has a commanding view of the
country for a number- of miles in all directions.
The mansion is fitted up with all the modern con
veniences. Water fixtures in every room, wad gas
pipe, which was expected to be called into usi at
some future ime by the projector, is let into the
walls and ceiling.. The former owner and possessor
is a Virginian and a rebel; its present occupant is
a Pennsylvanian, and a Union man, straight out.
I refer to Major General Jesse L. Reno.
A commissioned officer and ten enlisted men
have been detailed from the different regiments of
this corps for recruiting service. They proceed
North immediately to report for duty. We are
inclined to believe that within a few days President
Lincoln will prove to be the most active recruiting
officer that has yet reported for duty.
The rebelsaround here are active. They display
their vigilance by capturing army wagons not well
guarded,- and stragglers along the road.' “Old
Stonewall ” is reported at Gordonsville, at Rich
mond, and, in fact, in all parts of Virginia, at one
and the same time. He has not made his appear
ance at Fredericksburg as yet, unless he came, as
his sympathizers claim he did, as a farmer peddling
apples. Some of the citizens around here will tell
you gravely that Gen. Burnside was at this place a
short time, taking photographs, and that he knows
all.about Jackson’s movements. It is probable he
does, but does not receive the.mformation in the -
style they presume.
It is rumored that all mail matter bound North
is detained at Aequia Creek'. As to the truth of
the report we cannot say, but should suppose there
was nothing in it, though we have had no mail, but
one returned froinNewbern, since we arrived. This
detaining news matters, by petty officials in the
employ of the Government, is about played out. If
mail matter is forwarded to the soldiers, the sol
diers want it—they will have it—and no matter
what the duty, or how fatiguing, he will brave
both, if you inform him that a mail has arrived in
camp, and contains a letter for him. This stoppage
of letters, for fear they will contain information
that will give aid and comfort to the enemy, is non
sense. If we knew half as mueh of their doings as
they know of ours, bur army would have occupied
Richmond long ago; and if the information that
they receive from camp letters is of any great service
to thorn, how much more so is the information of
. those who live and dwell; under the shadow of the
Congressional halls at Washington ? If a secret es
pionage is to be carried on, then strike the fountain
head at the commencement.
Important movements are on foot, not a thousand
miles from here, and, if not frustrated, will restore
confidence throughout the North. It is probable
■that our stay here is not intend'd to be a prolonged
one. The large baggage trains will bo cut down,
and but small trains of transportation will be per
mitted. Offio.rs will be allowed eighty pounds,
and privates as much as they are able to carry on
their sbou'ders. Quick, decisive blows are to be
struck, and if, within the next two months, rebel
dom does not become too hot to hold rebels even, I
am mistaken, and that greatly, in thine own good
time, Mr. Jeff Davis.
The weather is warm, and six inches of red dust
: in the main roads, hut there is generally a good
deal of air stirring. The mercury stands uiis morn
ing at 08 degrees in the shade, and, as the brokers
observe, “ still goiDg up.” J. P., Jr.
FROM GEN. BUELL’S ARMY.
[Special Correapondence of The Precs.J
. . . Camp Near Battle Creek,
Five Miles East of Bridgeport,
August 6, 1862.
A. large portion of General . Bucll’b fine army is
encamped here, in an exquisite valley bordering
upon the Tennessee river, and'situated between the
Cumberland and Eaccoon mountains. Battle creek
is a smsdl rivulet, terminating at this point, where
it flows into the Tennessee river.
The whole of Buell’s camp lies immediately
under the Cumberland mountains, stretching its
continuous length in a right line to the northeast,
while upouthe other hind is the ofennessee river,
bounded upon the east by the Raccoon range of
mountains. The scenery of the valley is delight
ful—at intervals'slmded by groves of oak 3 and other
trees of a sturdy character, freshened by springs
and rivulets of sparkling, gurgling .water, fragrant
with flowers of every hue and odor; dotted over
with villas, plantations, and residences, and mu
sical with thousands of the feathered songsters—-the
whole lending a charm at once suggestive of the
vision of the fabled Rasselas.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to assure
you of the great Change in the policy of General
Buell. From the major general In aommand to the
colonels of the respective regiments, a different
polioy is being vigorously pursued. The army for
the last four weeks has boon on ha'f and third ra
tions, as far as tbe Goyernment is conooroed, but,
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1862.
at the same time, our men hive fared suihptuously
on'green corn, beans, melons, and fruit of all kinds,
with the savory addition of mutton, vonison, veal,
and other luxuries of animal, food. .
Notwithstanding the neighbors tell us that this ».
the most unhealthy month of the year, and that the ;
valley is by no means an absolutely healthy situa
tion for a large body of men, our troops were never
in the possession of such universally good health,
information to that effect being tendered me by the
surgeons of several regiments. The regiments are.
all on the ihorease, occasioned by the return of
those who have been absent on furlough. New
clothes, regulation, hats, etc., have been provided .
for all the regiments, enabling them to present a
clean and soldierly appearance. •
Therefore, taking everything, into consideration,
Buell’s army were in never so fine oondition as at
the present time. The regiments are allfuller thau
they were before Corinth; the men composing them
possess’ superb fighting qualities and powers of en
durance, having had experience at Belmont, So
merset, Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth, and know
no such word as fail; the tout ensemble of officers
and men is new and complete in change, white the
discipline of these hardy sons of the West compares
favorably with that of the regular army.
Major General McCook is at present in command
of the three divisions already here, and is a good
soldier, and possesses ability of the most sterling
character. Gen. Buell and staff are expected.in a
few days. As a proof- that heds already pursuing *
a different policy, lam happy to inform you that
no property is protected here whatever. A deter
mination seems to exist on the part of those con
spicuously in command to afford no more protec
tion’ to those; who have in any way assisted the
leaders of the rebellion, while those who avow
themselves Union men must give the most satisfac
tory proofs of loyalty to become entitled to the
most trivial of kindnesses.
Our troops do picket duty by brigade, our lines
occupying a distance iof several miles r hpen one
side of the river, while, the enemy hold the oppo
site tide. No shots are exchanged, although our
men are in communication at all timesl with the
rebels. The scene is more romantic than the Bitu.
ation before Corinth, as persons npon this side of
the .river oah hear plainly.! every: .word of conver
sation which takes placo upon the other,'especially
in some places whqce the rrver is very narrow. If
the rebels can ; b«>f believed, General Bragg is in '
command. The camp of the Kentuckyi ll th and .
26th. is opposite .that of the rebel Helm’s cavalry,-
many of the men upon each side being intimately
acquainted. Every conceivable kind of‘conversa
tion occurs between the two parties, , the rebels
generally. being more saucy and defiant , than are
our men. The enemy seem to be very well aware
of the fact that our army have been short of sub
sistence, and often shout, 11 Boys, you’re only on
half rations; we. have .plenty to spare!”- Both
parties, exchange newspapers; and we frequently
read the Atlanta and Knoxville "journals. The
modus opermult iof the exchange is novel, each
party swimming to the middle of the river with a
newspaper in his ; month. An exchange of coffee
and tobacco is often made in somewhat ithe same...
manner, tho parties always shaking hands before
separating. _ r /-. r ~
Witnessing snob friendly exhibitions and honors-'
Me meetings, it is sometimes questionable in one’s
mind if war really exists. But if you walk along
tbo shore a short distance, you will see some fel
lows amusing themselves by merely pointing their
guns at rebel objects, making use of some such ex
pressions as tbo following: “ But, couldn’t I pop
that button-nut off that stump“ Lord, ; how
quick Icould send that gray back below ;” “ Fut'
anilegentsnot-ibr-® f*Uatjj-kemeself;’ ’ “How
quickTcould jerk that fcllow’s~h'oaa ofl~or lu,-
hingesand divers other expressions, wMeh urge
me to believe that all exhibitions of friendship are
transitory in fact. ; ' : - |
And equally ludicrous transactions occur upon
the opposite side, the following being their stereo
typed expressions: “ How is all our Yankee friends
to-day ?” “How much did you find at Corinth?”-
“ What did you do with, those twenty thousand
prisoners that Halleck took,there ?” “ How do you
ever expect to oross this.river?’’ “Howdong do
you expect to keep the railroads open?” “ Next
time we get after you we ’ll drive you. to V--". 1 ”
“How about Richmond?” “ Where’s Fremont ?”
“Have': you heard from Beauregard?” while
“Bull Run” is the general salute.
long, and end as tamely, as everything connected
/with the investment and: evacuation of Corinth,
iAlready we have.camp rutiors that the enemy are
leaving the river, although we listened to eight dif
ferent “tattoos ’’.last evening, leaving no room to ?
doubt but that a large number of men are directly
opposite us. The enemy are also at Jasper, a small 1
town in the Seynatchie valley, upon this side of the
river, distant about six miles, and drove 1 in Qur
pickets late last night. Subsequently, our whole
army moved two. miles from here, and remained in
line of battle for five hours. ~ :
A Mrs. Bostick, who resides in this neighborhood,-'
crossed the river yesterday, under flag of truce,
permission having been granted her to visit her
husband, who is a Captain in the rebel service,'
Mr. Bostick owns a large plantation, and about 1
forty slaves. In this vicinity are twelve houses,
the male residents of which are all absent, most of
them being in the rebel service. Mrs. Bostick has
informed many of the officers, here that her, hus
band was a Union man r hut ; entered the Confede
rate ranks voluntarily to avoid being pressed,,and
to insure the safety of his property. : >
B&tge numbers of the Union citizens of this
county come into our camps, and we derive very
valuable information from such sources. What J is
still better, large numbers, refuse, to leave our
camps, but have formed themselves into a company,
under a man named Smith, a rich farmer, reriding
a few miles east of Jasper, and drill three times a
day. They draw rations, and subject themselves
te the discipline connected with a soldier’s life.
Their stories of rebel barbarities, in this portion of
Tennessee, are almost incredible.
I hope soon to witness great activity in this de
partment. A succssful battle at this point, and
the occupation of Chattanooga, would be one of the
most brilliant successes of the war. It will he a
most difficult march, as we have hiany-obstaoles on
our route. But General Buell has the men and
means. / His troops are in good order, and only too
willing to acquiesce In any vigorous movement
which may he resolved upon by those in command,
Once in possession of Chattanooga, whioh is a
most important point, our- forces, or a portion of
them at least, would move to Cleveland,, a place of
great railroad ’importance, and take possession of
the road which runs to Dalton, Georgia, a transac
tion which woHld actually do more to break “ the
backbone” of the rebellion than anything which
has yet been accomplished. A glance at the map
Will verify my statement. B. c. T.
Id my letter from Huntsville, I promised the
readers of The Press a brief description of travel
through “ Secessia,” from Columbia, Tenn., to Ste
venson, Ala., and, believing that, in the main,.it
Will lie interesting, I hasten to comply, After
transmitting yon a letter from Columbia, I took
the'cars from that place, and soon reached Rey
nolds 1 . Station, a distance of probably eighteen
miles. The country is quite pretty, the clean land
being nearly all put to com. Arrived at Reynolds’
Station a little before,twelve M , and took a stage
for Elk river. After shaking hands with Colonel
McHenry, whose name wiU be ever memorable-with
thatof Shiloh, and who Ib in command at Reynolds’,
in company with seventeen others I jammed my
aelf into theold-fasbioned vehicle, andstarted for Elk
river. Many of the young readers of The Press
never travelled in a stage coach, and I fancy very
few of any age ever experienced., a stage-coach
ride under cireumstinoes suoh, as were con
nected with mine-. In. the first, place, travel
ling over a forsaken road, in a dilapidated
coach and four, with twelve inside and five out
side, is an episode of real life more romantic than
pleasurable. And then tbe person?™/ of a few of
the passengers: upon the seat in front sat four lo
quacious Jews, who, for the first few miles, indulged
in every species of severe language in no wise com
mendatory of the happy manner in which the
driver extracted from them a ten-dollar note apiece
for the trip. Immediately behind me "sat a genial
image of Nature’s handiwork,, with legs of a trip
hammer motion, who hummed Yankee Doodle, arid
beat time upon tbe subscriber’s surroundings of the
termination of bis spinal column. ' Near him was
located a good design for a cornfield, who was trou
bled with a severe hiccough, and whose general
physiognomy showed plainly that he was strongly
addieted to the act of- abbreviating divers juices,
which may beprocured in large or small quantities.
I occupied' a position upon the right-hand side of
the: middle seat, near an intelligent-looking Irish
lady, who had the extreme felicity of occasionally
running her elbows into your and a
plainly attired chaplain upon her left. According
to stage-coach etiquette, the most of us entered
Into conversation with each other,-and thus occu
pied , ourselves until we reached Pulaski. -Here
we stopped for dinner. And such a dinner.!.
The table. was about forty, feet in length;
the only species of animal ffood were dainty
slices of roast pig swimmimg in Confederate grease, :
the very sight of whioh produced consternation
among the Jews, while the “list” of vegetables was
Confined to corn of a mature age, and antiquated
cucumbers. But the dessert—a “vase” of apples
which the worms had made sad havoc with! And
the charges—one dollar a head ! and the gentleman
who took the money was as affable as. the-superin
tendent of a table upon a Hudson river steamboat;
His name is Norvall, and he “keeps a hotel”—-the
Tennessee House—at Pulaski. If ever you travel'
his way, my friends, forget not your crackers and
... -v t ■ ■ ; •
Battle Creek, Tknn., Aug. 7, 1862.
cheese.' Pulaski is a small town, and when I passed •
through it, our forces there, consisting of the Fourth"
Kentuofey and Fourteenth Ohio, were autioipatinglan
attack, and had. barricaded,.the'streets with cotton
bales, which were lying .about in-profusion, much
to the discomfiture of a hundred or more Israelites,
who are generally the buyers of this great staple.
About two o’clock, we again started, and soon found
ourselves at Richland Creek Bridge, whioh was being
guarded by the 17th Kentucky, and inafew.mo
ments afterwards at the Tunnel, where wasencamped 1
the 41st Ohio. Here tho mon were "obliged to walk
over the mountain. Subsequently wo took; our re
spective seats in. the oqaoh, and in a short time ar
rived at Elk river, the only .accidents oooorring be
ing the breaking in of the top of the ooaob, and the
injuring of my long-legged .friend in'.the rear.
Quite a ludicrous scene occurred, however, before
we reached the riyer, fori as our female Irish friend
was enjoying her pipe she endeavored to sneeze, the
effort of wbioh burst the strap of the seat, and she
fell into the lap of a lymphatio lieutenant who was
sitting behind her, besides interfering with the shins
of an unoffending Jew looatedin front. .Arriving at
Elk river we found thatthe train had justleft, and,,
of course, something must bB done for the night.
A party of us started for the, Widow . Brown’s plan
tation, a milo distant, where we took supper, and
found accommodations for the night. Mr«. Brown
owns a plantation of about three, thousand acres,
weH. stocked with mules and .negroes. Last
year she, jraised, one hundred- .and one bales!
of cotton, ninety-three' of which ; she. has sold
for gold. Sho is a bitter Secessionist, hut has put
about half of: her laud to cotton this year, never
theless; The 6th Kentucky do guard duty at Elk
river, spanning;which ra a largo bridge, which has
just|ieen v cqmpleted by the Michigan Mechanics
and* Engineers... No; one can too, fully . appreciate
the services of this regiment, who have probably
superintended the construction of more than a
hundred bridges in the Western Department, not
to. mention the number of corduroy roads which
they have assisted in making. . The next morning
I started for Huntsville, In company with the Mi-'
chigan Meohanics and Engineers, upon a freight;
traic, and sifter fifty-six: miles of uninterrupted’
travel arrived at Huntsville, staid here a few days,
wrote you.n.letter descriptive of the place, and
n; on the morning of the sth inst. started for Ste
venson. Tho first place of interest on the route is
tho town of Brownsbpfo’, about twelve miles from
Huntsville, located upon the meandering Pint
river. It is almost bounded by mountains,
and the country about seems fertile and healthy.
Thejtown is adjacent to a chalybeate spring, much
frequented by invalids in the Bummer. Point Rock
is tiw next place of interest, and derives its name
from a preoipitous bluff, over one hundred-feet -
bigb. Woodville is another beautiful, place upon
tbe.road, situated in the midst of a group of moun
tains, which abound -in sulphur and chalybeate
springs, but unknown as ptaoes of particular resort.
Bellefonte is.one of the finest places upon the
railroad, and derives its name from the existence
of a beautiful fountain at the base of the hill upon
which,stands the town.. There are two institutions
here, called tile ,Bellefonte Masonic Female Insti
tute ana the, Bellefonte Male. Academy. Twelve
mites Oast-from,Bellefonte is the town of Stevenson,
. which is located at the base of a spur of tho Cum
berland mountain; and contained,.-previous’to tho
. breaking out of the rebellion, about , three hundred
people. The 37th Indiana Regiment is throwing
up earthworks, about half a.mile west of the town,
to more efficiently repel an attack, should one be
made. A large amount o£ ordnance and commis
sary goods' are stored here. .Stevenson is distant
from Battle Creek about sixteen or seventeen -
miles. ■ , - B. C. T.
FROM GENERAL POPE'S ARMY.
Its Advance to the Kapidan
■ WASHiMfiTOif t Aug. 10 —Later advices fully confirm
tbe statements forwarded last nishV concerning the
movements of Pope’s army from Calpepor Court House
to the Bapidan. ■■■■■■■:-' 1 : i
,; It appears that HartsnS 7 s and Crawford's brigades of
McDowell’s corps nioved promptly forward from Gal
peper on Friday, as sOoh as word arrfvod that onr pickets
bad been driven bserk: across ?heEapidan r andarriving
in the afternoon, promptly engaged the enemy. A sharp
littleehirmish followed, wbicfr resulted in driving the
,;enfmy,backto>tbe south-side of the Bapidah, and dls
tlodgiDg them from some. positions there. ,As surmised
in last ni&ht’s despatches, the affair was not poshed so
as to lead to a general engagement, but onr troops con*
:tented themselves with dislodging the rebels and securing
a position on the Bapidan. • •_
ftorpe, and the whole of
Banks’, got up to the same position that evening, while
Sigel’s followed promptly, so that at last advices the
greater part of Pope’s army was roasted at Baccoon Ford
on the Bapidan, and ready to be hurled against the
enemy whenever otherpreparatlons of the commanders
were completed., The belie* in the army yeßterday was
that they would move forward promptly, and marching
orders were eagerly anticipated.
. Governor. Sprague was roused this morning at daylight
by a special messenger, and started immediately for
General Bornaidt’s army. It baa been believed for some
time that Burnside and Pope were ;in some way. to co
operate in pregenfc movements, and this sudden sending for
Suraijuft ia Interpreted as indicating speedy activity. -
New York Timci.
FROM GEN. M’CLELLAN’S ARMY.
The Rebels Cross to the South Side of the
1 James—lB,ooo of them at .Petersburg—Bo,ooo
More South of Richmond.
\WASHrXGTON, Ang. 10.
- 'The rebels, contrary to generaVexpactatibn, show ns
signs of advancing on Gen. McUellan. and appear to be
acting on the defensive. For the last week tbeyhave been
moving'large forces to the south side of the 1 Janies river.
It is reported that they have 15,000' men at Petersburg,
and.SO,ooo between that place and Richmond. They still
maintain b large terce on the north bank of the James.
This movement is considered as revealing facts which'
they are anxious to conceal from tho leaders of our ar
mies in Virginia, such as—
First. Tbeir army at Richmond is not nearly so large
as is generally believed at the North.
Second. They do not dare to advance against General
McClellan, and, more than that, they fear that he. is x in*'
tending to move on Petersburg or Fort Darling.
Third, y bey intend to maintain the defensive, know*
icg very,well that if they attack: General McClellan and
w® defeated, the game is ho with them. Everything is
staked on ‘Bichmond, and if it behest the end of the re
bellion will not be far off. —New York World.
FROM THE INDIAN EXPEDITION.
Interesting tetter from Fort Gibson—The Re
. bels Concentrating at Boggy Creek.
Fort Gibson, OnEROKEB Oountrt, July 27 1862.
The Government forces here will amount to about 6,000
men and two batteries of six gnus each. They are di
vided as follows: 3,000 Indians a-d 2 000 whites. The
Indians are formed into a brigade by themselves, under
the command of Gol. £. W. Farnas, of Nebraska. . The
expedition, is now under the command of Ofi/Salbinab,'
of the Wisconsin 9th. Since the arrest of Col. Wier, our
, forces have been so distributed as to place us in complete
possession of tbe country.' 1 : - .
The Gberokt e nation may,be considered as two-thirds
loyal. John Boss, the-principal chief, is astride the
.fence, and needs s eciSion npon the part of our Govern
ment to make' bim-take 1 Bides. --’He- Is, h iwever, under
err* et by onr commander.- The Creek Indians are abont
two-thirds loyal. The Choctaws are mostly Sacesh. AU
that portion of country north of -the Arkansas river is
snow in out possession, and can be he'd if the Govern
roeniwill only send arms and unmunition to arm those
who throng to our ranks and ask, to be taken in The
entire slave population of this country is fas'; crowding to
onr lines, and ask if they cannot help to fight for massa
Abe. Oar officers (.arc not .enlist them, but’/tbere / are
nore woolly headed Indians than I ever dreamed, of—of
course they are Indians, r And it is a’ marked fact that
tbe woolly beaded Indians are the best fightera. , „./.,/-
The rebel forces have fallen back te Boggy Depots
sixty miles sonth of the Arkansas river, at which point
the forces of Pike, Coffee, Stand Waiter; Mclntosh, and
Raines have, all formed a junction and thrown up Btrong
fortifications. They are poorly armed and’short of
powder and lead, and a very limited amount of artillery.
■ The whole Greek , and Cherokee countries are mostly
'depopulated. Tbe people have takemsides and taken the
field, abandoning homes, property and families. What
is now'most need ed iB prompt movements on the" part of
onr Government, and, with a few thousand stand of arms
and ammunition, we can oross the river and conquer the
Choctaws, with, Pike’s forces, and enter Texas tririm
pbantly. Tha country is filled with cattle and horses,
bnt destitute of vegetable products - We took four thou
sand pounds of sugar at Fort Gibson, and a large amount
of molasses. 1 ■ ,
■ General ,T G. Blunt, commanding the Department of
Kansas, will soon be here in command. We all pray for
- the day to arrive. He has the entire confidence of * the
troope.
fIEN, LIRE ACAIN IN THE FIELD.
A Proclamation to the People of Kansas,
.Nebraska, Colorado, and Dakota.
Oman or RBCnumsa Com, Dep. op Kass*B,
Leayeswobth Ciiy, Kahsas; Aug. 4.1862. ;
Toithe Loyal Men of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado,
and Dakota: Tbs Government iB engaged ia raisiog ah
army llmt will Insure the superersion of the rebellion, and
the am of every loyal man is Invoked for the accomplish
ment of this object. Experience has shown th»t the le
nient p- licy pursued will not win the insurgents back to
: their allegiance, nor disarm the traitors. Tlio Govern
ment 1b fnlly eronsed to tjbis stern reality.
The conviction exists ih the; minds of the people, that
nothing but war—real, earnest war—can be> availing,
ard the national authorities are'responding to this con
viciion of the people. Acting upon tbis poiicy, the Go
-eminent has authorized me to organize an army in this
Department; and, in the name of that Government, I’
cail upon every loyal man to aid me in the work.
My powers in the premises are full. " Camps will be eg- •
tablisbed : at convenient .points within the limits of this
Depaitmbnt, and supplies of arzoß and accoutrements,
cemp- equipage and subsistence, wifi be furbished. Every
thing necessary to the complete equipment of ihe forces
will be promptly end folly supplied. Every volunteer,
will leceive the bounty of *25, with one month’s advance
pay, upon being mustered into the service. Those who:
join ibis army will designate the men who shall command
them. These forces will be used for the defence of this
Deportment. 'While the armies of the North and East
wilhbe marched to meet ihe rebels on their own soil, no
tioops can bo sent berefor our protection. Wemustreiy
upon the organized forces now in this Department, and ;
such as can be raised among ourselves. The Government
will provide munitions of war—the mbs we must furnish.
It. is expected that the State and Territorial Govern
ments will earnestly co- operate with the representative
of tie General Government in this patriotic work, and
that every loyal benrt will swell with a chivalric,enthu-
Biatm in the holy cause. ; •'
The nation is struggling for its existence. The nqw
blest institutions ever established among men are in ;
pen . A herculean effort.ls being organized to avert
this calamity. AH over the teeming, loyal States, the
people are rising. Their treasure is poured out like water '
and the b< st lives are being pledged to victory. Shall we
not, then, stand.by the old flag in defence of our hearth
stones and family altars? I do rot say to you, go and
perfram this work, but I do say, come and join tho host'
marshaling for the conflict. Where ddty loailsJwill he
with you. Bally, then: our country calls. ; .
JAMES H. DANE.'
Commitsioner for Beer uiting, Department of Kansas.
A LIVELY LITTLE EIGHT —A letter from Hunts
yiHe,(Aa.) says: A few days since a lively little fight
came off at Trinity, about eight miles from Athens, be
tween fifteen of the 81st Ohio, and about fifty Secesh
cavalry. , Our men were fired upon unexpectedly by the
cavalry, and twelve of their number wounded by the
discharge. They retreated to a log bouse in the vlctDitr,
and fi om thence kept up so galling a fire on the foe, that
they were forced at last to retire, leaving six of their killed
and wounded on the field.
THE BATTLE NEAR CULPEPER,
Interesting Account of tlie Fight.
A FEARFUL CONTEST.
Generals Pope, Banks, Sigel, and
McDowell, on the’Field.
STONEWALL JACKSON AND EWELL
COMMAND THE REBELS.
THE REBELS 50,000 STRONG.
CEiVEBALS BANKS, GEARY, AND AUGUR
WOUNDED. x
Narrow Escape of Gen. Pope.
THE REBEL GENERAL WINDER WOUNDED.
Gen. Saxton Mortally Wounded.
Our Troops Hold their Ground.
SKIRMISHING GOING ON.
[FROM THIS ASSOCIATED PRESS CORRESPONDENT.]
CuLTErER, Ya., Auq 9.—ln consequence of the ad
vance of the enemy, yesterday, to this side of the Rapt
dan, Gen. Rope sent forward tho Second army corps,
commanded by Gen. Banks, to hold.bim in check.
- At daylight this morning it was discovered that the
enemy bad , advanced as far as Cedar Ran Mountain,
holding its wooded sides and cleared slopes. Only a small
portion of their strength, however, wag visible. They
also held a range of elevations and ravines westward of
the mountain. :
: An elevated spot, a mile and a half from the mountain,
and a mile long, east end west] mostly cleared ground'
was Beleoted by Gen. Banks as the best place to receive
their attack. The forenoon wee spent by the enemy in
manfenvres, in which only occasionally they showed
themselves.. At three o’clock in the afternoon a battery
on our front, a mile and a half range, opened on ns, and
their infantry drove in onr pickets in the woods cn tho
right wing. Afterwards battery after battery was un
masked on the mountain, the slopes and every hill mik
ing a crescent of batteries of nearly three miles, each
commanding onr own position ..
For two bourß our batteries wereexposed to cross fires
and flank fires. The enemy evidently outnumbered us
in gnne and weight. We replied, Bhotfor shot, till five
o’clock, when they opened an’ enfilade battery on our
right.
General Banka gave orders to cease firing, and charge
on this battery. The duty was assigned to Gen. Craw
ford’s brigade of Gen. Williams’ division, and tho 46th
Pennsylvania led the charge.
. . Behind .the-battery was a thicket of scrub oak, and;
before the 46th could reach the guns, they were mowed
down by a terrific fire from the thicket.
Thorestof the brigade waa bronght up, and sabsequent
ly the reet of General Williams’ and General Augur’s
commands ; but the enemy ’s brigades were found at every
point.
This Battle-ground was in a thick-set wood, -with a ra
vine on onr right. Here nearly all the enemy’s infantry
had been concealed during the she Ding, securing them
selves from observation by expelling onr piskets. -
! This was probably one of the hardest contested fights
that have been fought in Virginia. It lasted until dark,
when oiir forces retired from the field taking new position
beyond reach of the enemy’s guns from their advan
tageous position on the heights.
.Our infantry is badly, cut up. - We lest two guns.
The enemy’s loss was certainly, greater than ours, as
their dense: columns were frequently riddled by our ar
tillerists: We tookmany prisoners. .
Since your correspondent left the field, large reinforce
ments have reached there, and for an hour shots have
been exchanged.
■[The above-despatch was sent to Washington by a
special train, on Sunday, but in consequence of a misun
derstanding it was delayed in its receipt, by the proper
parties, WBlfi Monday morning, otherwise it would have
anticipated all other accounts. It is the most satisfactory
account of the battle that has yet been received.]
FURTHER /PARTICULARS OF THE , BATTLE.
“Washington, August 11.—Accounts from Culpeper
represent the enemy’s estimated force engaged at 20,000,
and onr own, exclusive of cavalry and artillery, as not
exceeding 7,000. »
The number of regulars wounded is large, but the
wounds are generally slight.
The-number of killed is small.
On Saturday l ight the teamsters lit their fires, causing
the enemy to shell our new position for two hours, with
considerable effect.
Yesterday morning the enemy was not in sight on our
front, but the indications-were that they were reinforced
on Saturday night, and were attempting to flank our po
sition. -
' Botfajng has been heard from General Buford at Madi
son Court-House.
Another Account.
«.?A SIII .l liTON ’ v' ,gnßt 10 * 1682.— The most desperate
fignt for the cumbers engaged since tbo'war commenced
occcrred yesterday at.Oeaar Mountain, eight miles south
of Cmpeper Oourt* House, betwe en Goneral Banks’ corns
d’armee of General Pope’s forces, and the rebels under
Stonewall Jackson in person. General Pope had sent
General Banks’ command to the front early in the morn
ing, and the divisions of Generals Augur and Williams
took position a mile or a mile and a half this Bide the
ground of . the skirmish of the dev previous. ;
In the afternoon,'Crawford’s brigade of General Wil-
Hams’ division,’ composed of tbe 48ih Pennsylvania, loth
Maine, sth Connecticut, and 28th New York Regiments,
with Rest’s battery of regulars, moved forward to a piece
of high ground between Cedar creek and Crooked river,
some four miles north: of the point whore the Onlosper
and Gardonsville turnpike crosses that stream. To tbe
south of this point, distant abont three -fourths of a mile,
rises the Cedar Mountain, a spur of the great Thorough
fare range..
No sooner had our troops emerged from the timber on
the /north, and crossed Cedar creek, than a .battery of
heavy guns, located in the thick timber half way up the
mountain side; opened upon them with shot and shell,
and another, of smaller guns, from a point of timber
about tbree-eigbtbs of.a mile to the westward. ;
/ Best’s batteiy ofParro tt guns was immediately planted
on the crest of the hill, and began replying to the two,
while the infantry wasposted in line of battle to the right -
of the battery. , 1 /
The enemy kept np a continuous fire from both batte
ries some half an hour, which was rapidly returned by
Capt. Best, when three additional rebel batteries opened
from bb many different localities.
r At about five o’clock the rebel infantry was discovered
in strong force upon our right and in front supporting the
rebel batteries, when, word was’sent back to the mala
body Btating the fact. Immediately Geu. Augur’s diyi
siodi with the remainder of Gen. WiUiama’division; were
thrown forward and posted upon the right of Gen. Craw
ford, and fronting the dense timber/where the rebel infan
try were posted. . _ - .....
' General Banks now rode on to the field and directed
tbe operations. General Geary's brigade: of General
Augur’s division had the advance and maintained it ad
mirably. General Geary’B;brigade consisted of theSth
Obio. 7th Ohio, 29th Ohio, 28th: Pennsylvania, and
Snapp’s Battery.
No sooner had these troops taken their places than the
rAels opened musketry fire upon Ahern from two sides
and in front, aided by the batteries before mentioned.
Tbe,batteries on the mountain also kept up a most
destructive fire; but the Federal troops never faltered or
even winced. At half past five the battle became gene
ral, artillery replymg to-artillery and Infantry to infan
try, and desperation was the orderof the day. , The fight
continued until darkness put a stop to the carriage. I
have/witnessed many battles during this war,“but I have
seen none where tbe tenacious obstinacy of the American
character was so fully displayed.' ’
Onr troops fought with the valor of veterans. No
Booner did a volley of musketry or a discharge of artillery
mow down the ranks of a regiment than the gaps were
closed up anda ./new, front presented., Regiment vied
with regiment, ; and brigade with brigade, in deeds of
valor, arid few instances indeed were there where even
individuals faltered.
The Bth and 12th regulars attached to General Banks’
corps, led by Captain Pitcher, did-excellent service.
Captain .Pitcher was wounded severely, though not dan
gerously. in the knee by a musket shot) but he kept the
field until the end.
. With ihe setting in of darkness tho firing of musketry
cessed, but ihe artillery upon tho mountain kept up a
random firing until near midnight., At,dark; our.troops
withdrew to a small copse of wood, about half a mile to
the rear of tbeirfirst position, where they were joined
.scon after by the corps of Generals McDowell and Sigel,
wbo formed in their rear.
At nine o’clock in the evening the hungry and wearied
treops of General . Banks were relieved by portions of
McDowell’s eommand, and fell back a half mile, resting
on their arms in a pleasant clover field; ;
, The night was unusually; lustrous, and all prominent
objects were as plainly distinguished as in tbe bright day
light. 'Thoroughfare Mountain loomed up to the west,
a rebel signal light now flashing through space, and our
long columns standing by their muskets stretched up and
down all the slopes and fields, were dimly descried with
theh faces towards the enemy. ,
. Crawford’s brigade, which-bad borne ihe brunt of lhe
fight, threw themselves,- almost, exhausted, upon the
moist grass, and talked over the adventures of tbe battle.
Some of the men incautiously made fires, and this reveal
ing our position, the enemy commenced shelling us.
Their firing was generally excellent, the shells burst
ing among trains, ambulances aud horses, soon compel
ling our soldiers to move back toward Onipsrper,
A pat ic was very nearly occasioned at this time, as ihe
regiments took to theic-heeis to get out of range; and
seeing so many men retreating, others that had not
■' reached the fi< id also started to ran, and soon the roads
were crowded with frightened peorie, who added to the
existing misfortunes oy telling wild stories of repulse. .
-Icbs and discomfiture. ; ’ ,
; Soon the provost’s guards we.e thrown across the
rords.and fields, stopping stragglers, and suffering only
the wdiraded to pass. > ii ;
The, woundod come in on foot in great numbers, and
the ambulanceswero promptly on the spot to carry off
those unable to walk. v
The scenes that made the morning light terrible were
the concomitants of all battle fields; but the unusnaUy
heavy lots of field and line oflioers was remarkable. :
Most of our wounded are wounded in the lower limbs;
' Abcnt four o’clock in the afternoon; General Pope and
staff went upon the field, and were greeted with the most
vociferous cbecrß The General rode to the extreme front
in the thickest of the fight, and came near gettinginto a
rebel ambuscade, but he discovered his danger in time to ,
avoid it. \ - , o' >
We took several rebel prisoners, from whom I gained
seme info-motion. It is certain that the rebel General
■Windin' is kilieST -
General Jacfeson iswounded slightly in the hand. Gene
ral Saxton is mortally wounded.
The rebel force engaged in the battle was from forty to
fifty thousand. ,
- The casualties on onr side are fully Bet forth in the list
of names I send you of kflled and wounded, jiow at the
• hospitals in Culpeper Court House. The list was taken
at nine o’clock to jay.
General Augur's wound is hot dangerous. It is a flesh
wound in thebip. General Geary is severely wounded
in tfie arm. General Banks hod his horse killed undor
him, as did also the chief of General Pope's Btaff, Colonel
Bngglea. l .
. Large numbers of hospital tents and stores were sont
'from Washington to-day to the scene of action.
Onipeper is one vaßt . hospital, though most of tho
wounded will be sent on to Washingtonfor treatment.
• ' Two pieces of artillery and a large number of small
. Bring were captured from the enemy.
TWO CENTS. •
THE PENNSYLVANIANS. IS THE BATTLE OF CEDAR
KOTOTAIN,
The,Pennsylvania regiments engaged in the. battle wore
the 23th, 44th (or Ist Covafry);;4&tb, 107th, 109th, and
Hlth. Col. • Coins’ companyof Zottavead’Afriqne was
also engaged, . _ ‘
•We have no list of the billed in those regiments, the
only one mentioned being, Major Hector Tyndale, of the
28th Regiment. Major T.waß a member of the firm of
Trndale & Mitchell, of this city. He was a noble-hearted
gentleman and a good soldier, and hie death, is sincerely
deplored. ’ '
WODSDBD,
Brig. Gen. John W. Geary, arm amputated.
Sol. H, 8. Stainrook, 109th Begiment.
001. Joseph F. Knipe, 46th Regiment;
Major Matthewson, 46th Begiment.
Lieut. C6l. Broun, 28th Regiment.
Lieut. L. W. Ballston, 109th Begiment.
Major Louis H. Pelouze, Regulars.,
Capt, Trotter, 1,107 th Begiment.
Adjutant Boyd, 46th Begiment.
,Sergt. Wm. Baines, B, 46th Regiment.
Corp. A. Baum, F, 46th Begiment. -
’Allen M.‘ Knapps, A ,46th Begiment. ‘
J. McFedden, E, 109th-Begiment. ■
H. M. Signor, G. 46th Begiment.
J. Killinger, I), 46th Begiment, ,
E. Ashhridge,'G.lo9lh;BegiuSent.
B. Brines, E, 461 h Begiment;
George'Meyer, B, 109th'Begiment
H. A Ziegler, D, lllth Begiment.'
W. McGarrity, B. 46th Begiment.
-Benj;Huber,D,lo7thßegiment..
E. L. Fisk, 8,,107th Regiment.
John A Rockwell, B, 107th Regiment.
Wm. Cline; E; 107thRegime*!..
Ellis McOerthy, 0,107 th Begiment.
John Manton, F, 46th Begiment.
John Oraig :F, 46th Begiment.
O. HiU, A, 109th Begiment.
George Bodgers, F. ! 111th Begiment.
■Robert Mason, F, 109th Begiment.
J. McGill, F, 109th Begiment.
W. M. 0. Bobinson. A, Ist Cavalry.
Edwardßiley, KTthßegiment.
J. Moyer, I,lllth Begiment.
A. M. McDonald, o,lst Cavalry.
,B; F. Boss,,D; 111th Begiment.
J. W. Charms, K. lllth Regiment.
•W. Bcmis, F, lllth Begiment.
B. Gough, F, 111th Begiment.
Robert Wallace, A, 109th Begiment.
D. McGuhani A, 28th Begiment.
S Baker, A, lllth Begimont.
J. Goode, D, 48th Regiment
J; Kelley, G, 109th‘Begiment.
W. Southard, F, lllth Begiment.
W. H Martin, O, lllth Begiment:
O; O.OaHeny, 107« h Begiment.
W; W. Thomas, B. 109th Begiment.
Jeff. Prescott, A, lllth Begiment.
Daniel Turner, 1.109 th Begiment.
John Morrison, F, 109* Begiment.
Bobert Gilchrist, Zouaves d’Afriqne.
Anthony Coyle, I, 48th Begiment.
J.Hazell, H, lllth Begiment.
A. P. Hixson, F. lllth Begiment.
Albert Laird, let Cavalry,
Jsmes W. Moseher, G. 6th Cavalry..
John B. Megger, A, 109th Begiment.
Thomas J. Sweeney, 0,109 th Begiment.
LIST OK KILLED AND WOUNDED FBOM OTHER
STATES,
The following is a list of . the killed and wounded up to
10 o’clock yesterday morning: :
, Colonel Donnelly, 28th New York, mortally wounded.'
; Colonel Coggsweß,,66th Ohio, killed. :
Llentenant Crane, 3d Wisconsin, kilted.
: Colonel Creighton, Ohio, badly wounded.
Major O. K. Fulton, 66th Ohio. '
, William Stokes. A 66th Ohio.
. J F. Burch, D, 3d Maryland.
J B. Morrill, K, 10th Maine.
' George Neno, F, 29th Ohio.
: Captain.J.J. Wright, G, 29th Ohio.
John Gray, B, Sth Ohio.
Thomas H: Kerris, G, 12th United States,
: Sergeant J. Bnsb, G,l2th United States."
W. M. Randall, 2d Excelsior,!;. A. Now York.
M. Baneiger. A. sth Ohio.
E. Carhi-rry, A," 102 d New York.
W; 3. Bland, A, «>>h Ohio.
Sergeant A. M. Rhodes, K, 66th Ohio.
J. F. Oriatt, F, 7th Ohio,
G. M. Oaid veil, F, 7th Ohio.
S BnabnelhE, 12th United States.
’ E.Kitrwin,E 12th United States.
B. Winzenried, F, 7th Ohio. '
M. W. Davis, G, 66* Ohio.
E. J. Nicholls, G, 102 d New York. . '
A. Mayes," A, 66th Ohio.
N. Howard, D, 66th Ohio.
J. Bice, A, Sth Ohio;
F. Creque, A, 7th Ohio. > ■
P. Kelly, A, 7th Ohio.
B. Hatfield, A, 7th Ohio.
J. Wenner, B, 102 d New York.
L. Fredenbnrg, A, Bth United States.
U. Wakeman, H, 28th New York.
C. H. Geddigor, E, 7th Ohio.
M. Ford. G, 66th Ohio.
M, M. Canfield, A, 29th Ohio.
J. Hall, 0,29 th Ohio.
8. Cavis, F, lOsd New York.
F. oox, H, 27th Indiana.
"D. 8i1y,1,27th Indiana.
Lieutenant Sargent, E, 10th Maine.
Harry Msbod, H. 3d Wisconsin.
•D. Jones, Fifth Ohio.
N. L* Norris, D,7th flhio,
N.B- Holcomb, D, 7th Ohio.
C. Olendennin, H, 7*b Ohie.
.BenjaminGridley, F, 7th Ohio.
SB. Briggs, G. 66th Ohio.
William Hawley, K 3d Wisconsin, leg. ,
Major J. W. Seott, 3d Wisconsin, severely in shoulder.
Jacob Pruax, B, 3d Wisconsin, head and aide.
S. B. Thompson, A, 3d Wisconsin, groins.
J. Wilcox, B, 84 Wisconsin-arm and hip,
John Sailer, C, 3d Wis., struck by shell in shoulder.
Hugh Coleman, sth Ohio, musician, arm broke.
Wm. L. Medway, C, 10* Maine, arm.
Jno. L. Smith, 12th United States Infantry.
Dr. MoConald, 3d Wisconsin
' I. Coedingtou, I.sth Connecticut, head.
" Wro. Bobb, D; 3d Maryland, hack.
Ezra Brown, A, 7th Ohio.
. L. F. Haskell, aid to Gen. Prince, lower part of thigh.
Ohas. E. Alderman. D.' 3d Wisconsin; arm broken.
Bush Griswold, B. 29th Ohio: in arm.
W. H. Sturh, 1,27 th Indiana, hand. ’
J. G. Parsons, A, 7th Ohio, groin.
J. B. Galvin, A, 7th Ohio, leg.
Arthur Lapard, A, 7tb‘Obio, hand shattered. :
Chas. H. Sely, 4th Maine Battery; slightly in the head.
Henry B. Bartlett, G, 10th Maine, leg.
M. M. Andres, C, 7th Ohio, hand.
A. Mcßrooirs. K. 10th Maine, foot.
Capt. Cbas M. Sbadd.E, 3d Maryland, wound, chin.
Blery St Lawrence, A. 7th Ohio, leg. -
liaac Charles, D, 2d Massachusetts
Capt Geo. Ponß6tt,Gen Shields’ ataff.baU through body.
CbarießH. Baxter, O. 7th Ohio.
- J . W. Emerson. H, 10th Blaine.
David'Winterstein, H, 7th Ohio.
Sergeant S 8. Marvin. K. 28th New York.
Sergeant B Stringer»H, 7tb Indiana.
Captain Shnxtleff, D, 12th Massachusetts, killed.
P. McDonald, 0*1026 New York. .
Corporal Colors, A, 12th, wounded.
Corporal J. H. McCormick, D, Sth Connecticut.
Thomas Say ton, D, 3d Wisconsin.
N; Bickford, 6th Maine Battery,
F. Poole, A, 12th Regulars.
’ Eras. Morton. D, 3d Wisconsin.
Corporal J. A Bah, I, 7th Ohio.
J. Kelly. E, 7th Ohio.
E. M. Williams, P, 66th Ohio.
I. Patterson. H, 105th New York.
William Stokes, A, 66th Ohio.
B. M. Bisk, F, 7th Ohio.
J. Whitehesd, C, 66th Ohio.
A. McDonald, E, 27»h Indiana.
George Flenny, K, 3d Maryland.
Lieut E. J. Hurlbnrt, A, 29th Ohio.
E Potter, B, 291 b Ohio.
John Ballentine, B, 28!h New York.
Bobert McOlure. B. Sth Connecticut.
L. Wilson. D, 7th Ohio.
, C. Hedinger, D. i • , , 1
Dennis Manley. E, 7th Ohio.
Ospt A. B Judd, F, Sth New York.
Frank Matthews, B, 3d Maryland.
John Fisher, H, 28th New York. ■■■■,■
Perry Howard, A, 6th Ohio.
J. Hughes. D, 28th New York.
Sergt. M. Jones, G, Ist Rhode Island Cavalry.
S. E. 8a115,29* Ohio.
H. Brokamp, F;sth Ohio.
J. Godfrey, A, 3d Wisconsin.
: E. Wiuans. A, 3d Wisconsin.
E. Hogan, E, 2d Massachusetts.
J. S. Clark, K. 7th Ohio.
Thomas Ely, F, 7th Ohio.
. J. S. Bay, I, 7th Ohio,
J. Fishcom, I, 7th Ohio.
F. Gaskill, B, 7ih Ohio.
T. Honrlcl), B 7th Ohio.
: G D. Bertboff, G, 7* Ohio.
Lieut. 8. 8. Beid, G, 7lh Ohio. .
Lieut. M. J. Hopkins, K, 7th Ohio.
Z.P Davis, A, Tth Ohio.
L. Owen, G, 7th Ohio.
Lieut W; D. Brady, H, 7th Ohio.
Lieut; Eaton, H, 7th Ohio, Piedmont House.
John A. Franke, D, Tth Ohio.
, General Augur, in tho hip.
General Green.
General Geary.
Major L. H. Pelouze, assist, adj. gen., slightly.
Captain Tennelt.
B. T. Blair, H, 3d Wisconsin.
Wts, Wallach, D, 10th Maine.
Geo. Biggory, K. Tth Ohio.
E. E. Day, G, 7th Ohio.
Joseph Trotter, B, 7th Ohio.
William Wallace, E, Sd Wißdousin.
M. Lannman, D, 3d Maryland. ,
John Howard, I. 7th Indiana,
Lieutenant M. Elliott, H, 66th Ohio.
W. 11. Storm, I, 27th Indiana.
. B. Griswold, B 29th Ohio.
J. N. Phillips, K, 28th New York.
; D, Bycktnan, O, 29th Ohio.
J* S. Crane, K, Sth Ohio.
; J. E. Anderson, K, 3d Wiecbnßin.
L. O. Ferson. A, 2tl Massachusetts.
A, Smith, B. 10 h Maine.
H O. Olds, E. 66th Ohio.
W. Lapham, D, Tth Ohio.
J. Olavioger, Ist Now Jersey Cavalry,
- 0. Wlshmire A, 27ih Indiana.
J, H. Voiles, 0,,7th Indiana.
- K. Willis, H. 7th Indiana.
H. Sterling, C, 7th Indiana. ,
Sergeant J. Gallagher, A, Bth United States.
E. Painter, 6th Maine Battery.
" W; Adams.; :' ' '
S. Coleman, B, Harris. Cavalry.
Lkuttnant Grafton, D, 2d Massachusetts.
Litutenantßoheson, H, 2d Massachusetts.
Lieutenant.D Oakey, B, 2d Massachusetts.
Sergeant B O, Connor, P, Bth United States,
i Cepta* Qnimby, E, 12th United States. '
-Milo Minard, G. 7th Ohio, killed. .
Corporal D. H. Wright, G, 7th Ohio, killed.
H. F.DineertG, 7th Ohio, killed. *
H. Owen, G, 7th Ohio, killed.
‘ A. O. Trlmaner, H, 7th Ohio.
A. Inskeep, B, 7ll> Ohio. ’
S. H. Hopkins, F, 7th Ohio.
Sergeant A.B. Billlngß. E, 7th Ohio.
0. StimpEon, E, Tth Ohio. '
0. IV. Neahltt, K, 7th Ohio.
M. D. Holmes, A, 7ih Ohio.
0. W. Carrier. F, 7th Ohio.
F. Stron, G, 7th Ohio.
B. S. Cobb, o,loth Maine.
Sergeant G. P. Clayton. E. 7th Indiana.
George 0. Giles, E. Ist Virginia Cavalry.
J. H; Peck, D, 105th New York.
W. Carl, A, Bch United States.
M C. Shephard, F, 27th‘Indiana.
J. Parrieh, B, 12th United States.
Major H. G. Armstrong,'sth Ohio, seriously.
Oopt/J. A. Bemlevv Sth Ohio.
. Lieut. W. Y. NeeJy; sth Ohio; seriously.
Thos. D. McAlpin, A, 24 Massachusetts. ,
Lieutenant Kincord; -F,'sth Ohio.
Lieutenant 0. F. McKenzie, G.-sth Ohio.
Captain J. A Bamsey, B, sth Ohio..
Lieutenant B.’Kirheap', D,'sth Ohio.' :
LientenantA.J.>Bheyerß,A,sthohio.-
Adjutant H. MarshaH, sth Ohio..
Lieutenant J. M. Jackaway, : H, 6th Ohio.
William Thomas, I, sth Ohio.
Lieutenant J. W. Miller, A, sth Ohio.
Lieutenant M.Sbaw, K,sth Ohio.
FrankUn Werz, A, 7th Ohio, leg,
Thomas 8011. H, 102 d New Yor«.*evercly. .
. Captain Julius SpriDg, D, IOM New York, deal.
William D. Hayne, D, 29* Ohio, ankle.
Franciß P. Millard. B, 6th Coimecbout.
Thomas Scott. F, Sth Ohio. . •
David B Peabody. C, 2d Magsachusetta, leg.
George Portcher. K,‘2d 'Maasaohusetts, Bhonlder.
John Bnrro ws i Ii 2d Maasachnsetta, slightly,
Francis Drihkwater, 8,12 th Begnlarg.
Lieutenant Leak, A, 102 d New York, leg.
A. Mv dark, B, 6th Connecticut;
S. W. Brush, B, 66th Ohio. -
Theodore Wilder, €, 7th Ohio. »
George A. Case, B, 6th Connecticut, feet.
Joseph W. Smart, K, 66th Ohio.
: MichaM Hughes, O; sth Connecticut.
Michael Goodwin, F, 102 d New York, leg.
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George Malrix, 6th Maine Battery, slightly,
Thomas Stevens, E, 66ih Ohio, slightly.
Jacob Kalcoff. A, 9ih : Ohio, slightly.
George Haig, B, sth Ohio, slightly,
H. Ward’, H, stii Ohio, slightly. ’,
Geo. Dobbins, G, 2d Massachusetts, slightly.
Win. 0: Finney, I, 29th Ohio, thumb.
Corp. J. S. Alexander, D, 29th Ohio, slightly in head.
Honry B. Lasoy, I, Bcgniars, arm.
Corp. T. Duioy, H,'27th Indiana.
Corp. 0. F. Tilton, A. Q‘.vMassachusetts,
Lieut W. N- Clark, K, 66th Ohio.
Capt. F. G. Pitcher, Bth Begulsrs.
Lieut. B. Neble, Bth Regulars.
Corp. Achenon, 9th New York; ,
Corp. MoMahon,.K. 6th Connecticut, -'
J. Haniugton, K, 18th Now York. -
Wm.;J. Coiamer, 2d Maine Battery, eye.
Thoß. Nolen, G, Sth Ohio, abdomen.
John Springier, 6th Ohio, neck.
John A. Wnfant ’F, 10th Maine, hip.
J. F. Stevens, 10th Haine„thigh.
Hanson Davis, H,~66th Ohio; ankle.
Peter Mitchell, D, 66th Ohio, breast.
Thos. Powers. G, 10th Maine, leg.
Dan. O’Neil, K, 3d Maryland, legs.
J. Johnson, I; lOeb Maine, arm, ,
Andrew Bent, 0,102 d New York, leg.
Richard Orrae; K; 102d:New York; severely.
Bobert Downs, I, ,1024 New York, arm.
Israel Stevens, H, 10th Maine, thigh.
H. L. Badger, 0, 7th Ohio, leg.
Thomas Burrs, A, 12th Begnlars, leg.
Frank Andrews, 6th Maine Battery, Bligh Hy.
Sylvester T. Norton. D. 3d Maryland, leg.
Sylveaterßorr, A; 12th Massachnsetts, slightly.
J. L. Atwood, A, 28th New York;, foot.
Ohas. Lancaster, C, 10th Maine, breast.
Thos. Watson,-B, sth Ohio, leg.
Timothy McMann, A, 1024 New. York, ribs. .
Stephen Bbberts,'K',’ 58th New Yoik, severely;
Llentenant Marrow, n, 10th Maine. : ' ■
Dr. Yordonist, 9th New York.
A. W. Whitney,T3th"Massachnaetts.
The Latest from the Field of Battle.
A FLAG OP TRUCE FROM THB REBELS—THEIR .SB-
TREAT ON 1 SUNDAY A NECESSITY.
Ctopepbr O.H, Ya, August H—The enemy thfa
morning sent in a Sag of truce, asking for permission to
bury (heir dent! on the field of battle, now in our pos
session. This Bhowa that, with ail their superiority, they
were too badly out up to maintain their poaitton, and
that their falling back yesterday was from necesalty, not
choice.
Our troops are engaged in bringing off our wounded
from the battle-field and burying our dead.
IMPORTANT FROM CAIRO,
Brasg.Marching on Nashville-His Menace of
Buell a Feint—Scouting Near Memphis.
Chicago, August 9.—A social despatch to the Trfb
bme, doted Memphis, August 6th, says:
At last accounts Jeff Thompson’s force was in full re
treat. -Firing waa ,heard in the direction of his retreat
yesterday, and the arrival of a messenger is awaited with
great interest.
. The steamer Accaoia reports about 148 hogsheads oF
sugar, found hidden a mile and a quarter from tha west
bank of the river, and taken on hoard. Two of the enemy
found reconnoitring Oh the bank were captured:
: 001. Hovey’s 33d Illioois Begiment, doing garrison duty
at Old To wn, twenty-three miles below Helena, have cap
tured 600 bales of cotton and other property, Including
one United States wagon lost by Gen. Curlis at the battle
of Pea Bidge.
Last Friday a skirmish took place between our cavalry
and a Confederate cavalry force, twenty-nine miles below
Helena. It was unite a brisk affair. We lost one killed
and one wounded. The Confederates lost several killed'
and wounded. Ail indications look toward lively times in-
Arkansas everF day..
A lot of confederate goods, consisting of conscript uni
forms, several muskets, pistols, two lots of quinine, cot
ton, &c., was captured here, by the provost general, yes
terday. - >'■ .. ■■
There is a manifest decrease here in the amount of
cotton arriving at this point. The war spirit is fast ab
sorbing every other feeling and interest. The people
here appear to have but one object to accomplish, and
that is the subjugation of traitors
By passengers just from memphis, I learn that Brake
ib marching on Nashville, and that the apparent more on
Buell w&b tmt a feint.
The Seceab are exulting over the supposed impossi
bility of reinforcing JTelaon, before Bragg can strike bis
blow.
THE DESTROYED RAM ARKANSAS.
A Complete and Accurate Description
of Her.
The rebel rams appear to be ill-fated. TheManassw
was sunk at bew Orleans, by Farragnt, the Merrinaaa
was forced to commit felo de se, after serving the pnr
pose of the rebels for a few months as a scare-crow, and
now the formidable' Arkansas, which, considering her
armament, weight, and almost impenetrable plating, hi*'
done far less damage to onr fleet than either of her pro.
decessors, has been blown up by her offloers, who, of
course, will bo court-martialed. Thfs grateful news die.
pels much of our anxiety as to the control and naviga
tion of the Hississiepi. and renders the fall'of Vicksburg,
at an early day,unite possible. '
THK ARKANSAS AS SHE WAS.
Tbe following deacrlp'ion cf the Ark an as as she waa
previous to her demise, is furnished 03 by our special
correspondent: '
Her length over all w»b one hun red and eighty feet,
and she had sixty fe t breadth of 1 earn. Her rnudel was
a combination of the flat boftcmed boats of the West
and thekeel-brilt steer ersiaesiened for nwi ration i the
ocean or deep inland waters Her bow was made sharp*
like that of the Plymouth Hock or Commonwealth, and
her etem tapered. so as to permit the waters to close
readily behind her. In the centre of her hull she was
broad and of great capacity, and for marly eighty feet
along the middle she was almost flat bottomed, like an
ordinary frtight or passenger boat on the Western wa
ters. ■.
HER MACHINERY.
The engines of the Arkansas were low pressure, and of
nine hundred horse-power, all placed below the water
line,. and well protected from injury by hostile missiles.
Her. cylinders are said .to have been twenty-four incites
diameter and seven feet stroke. She was provided with
two propellers, working in the stem and acting inde
pendently. These propellers were seven feet in diameter,
and. were each provided with four wing* or flanges, and.
were capable of making ninety revolutions to the minute.
In consequence of the indenendent action of the engines,
one propeller could be revolved f >rward while the other
was reversed, thus permitting the boat to be turned in
little more than her own length.
A network of iron rods, an inch in diameter, pretooted
the propellers from injury by floa’ing logs ant driftwood.
■When under full steam, it was claimed that the Arkan
sas could make twenty-two miles sin hour downthecur
rent of the Mississippi.
HEB PHATING AND PROW.
The draught of the boat, wHli> her machinery, arma
ment and plating, was npwards of nine feet. Her Bides
werecovered partly with railroad iron or the T pattern,
dovetailed together and firmly bolted Along her after
works, and around her stern, Bhe was clad with two'inch
plaie iron, the whole extending thirteen inches below the
water line, and fastened lit the best manner possible.
FCUVWARI) SHE CARRIED AN EXORJTOUS BEAK OY"
CAST IRON, : '
which was so made that the entire how of the boat fitted
into it like a wedge into a piece of timber. The supporting
sides of this beak were perforated in numerous pieces to
admit huge bolts that pa' set completely through the bow;
and were riveted at either end. The entire beak weighed
eighteen thousand pounds, and wbb of sufficient atreneth
to penetrate the hull of any war vessel on the river. The
sidesof the boat were of eighteen inches solid timber,
and, with their mall covering of railroad and plate toon,
were proof against any but the heaviest projectiles.
' The Mobile Evening Newt of the 221 nit. thus expa
tiates on the “ doings of the varmint "We have pub
lished several accounts by onr correspondents of the ex
ploits of the Arkansas ram, but the subject is not easily
exhausted, for the deeds of the floating battery and her
gallant crew will tell in history, even should their career
itop short with the daring voyage from the Yazoo river
to Vicksburg. We are expecting hourly .to hear more of
the “ ram.’.’ The repairs of damages to bar were com
pleted last week, and oh Saturday night she was expected:
to get under way for another desperate straggle with her
outnumbering foes.
Further Particulars of Genera! McCook’s
Death.
[Special Despatch to the Cincinnati Commercial.]
looisriLi-B, August 8.
The remains of the late General Bobert L. McCook
reached, here,this evening in charge of Captains Burt
and Fiichßhulter and eleven of the 9th Ohio. They
were received at the Nashville depot by Captain Dillard’s
provost guardsi and escorted to the Galt House They
leave by train in the morning, and will arrive at Cin
cinnati at noon to-morrow.
I have frrm Captain Burt the particulars oF the death.
The brigade left a point fourteen miles below the Ten*
neeßee State line, for Decherd, on the fith. On the road
General McCook, who was unwell, took the advance in
a spring wagon, about a mile in advance of the brigade.
Suddenly a courier dashed back to the brigade, and
Bald the wagon In which General McCook was riding
had been fired upon by bushwhackers. Immediately
Colonel Ysndeyer, of the 351 b Ohio, sent Captain Ear
hart’s ; company forward on double quick to the res
cue, loading as' they ran. They met stragglers from
'McCook’s body guard retreating, pursued by rebel
cavalry,. Shots were exchanged, and the rebel cavalry
retreated/ Tbo Federal infantry were too slow In pur
suit, when Capt. Burt, of the IBth Infantry, Lieutenant
Harris,. Captains Fuchshulter, Stengel, and Captain
Thaneon, of the .9th Ohio, dashed forward to
pursuit of the retreating rebel cavalry.- General
McCook was then lying on the piazza, at Betty’s
farm, four raileß from Hew Market, and a half mils
from the Tennessee. State line. They inquired at tha
farm bouse for information of McCook, hut the people
would or could'not give information. McCook hearing
the inquiries, told, them to open the house to his
friends., Ur. Go-don, of the 35th;3£Qhio, and Dr.
Boyle, of the 9th Ohio, came ■ upyFexamined tha
..wound, pronouncing, it fatal. The wound was
in the a single hall entering toe left side and
comMg out between .the'ninth and tenth ribs. When
the physicians arrived General McCook was vomiting
blood. He was cool and calm to too last,'but suf
fered greatly, giving Captain Bnrt and others an ac
count of toe assassination. Wbfio on the road Ge
neral McCook mat a man in a ravine, and asked
him if he knew a good place to encamp. ggre man
told him there was plenty, of water oriKSB hill
beyond, and seemed anxious to hurry IHm on.
Arriving at the top of the hill, a shot was firedf without
effect. As soon as General McCook heard the shot, he
told John (his colored servant) to turn back the wagon ;
that the-bnshwackers were upon them. They started
back in full speed, Gen. McCook leaning on his knees, and
assisting toe driver. In the fight a number of shots were
fired. Eleven holes were found in the wagon, MoGook re
ceiving a single ball. Before the fatal shot was fired, a rebel
cavalryman ordered the wagon to halt, levelling a pistol
across the horn of his saddle, Gen.'McCook told toe
driver to stop, which the driver wae in the act of doing,
when the cavalryman ordered a halt the second time,
accompanying the order with a discharge of the pistol,
the hall piercing the 1 General’s side. Gapt. Brooke,' of
McCook’s staff;, implored the cavalryman sot to ahopt,
assuring him the wagon was occupied by a sick man.
Another bushwhacker rode up with a cocked pistol, but
McCook told him ..that ft was no nso to Bhoot; that he
waß fatally wounded already. v ,
: Captain . Brooke then conveyed McCook to Betty’s
house.. The negro, Jolm, escaped to a corn-field, as the
bushwhackers threatened to kill the Yankee negro, The
residents proposed to fifdo Gcaoral McCook’s body away
in the negro quarters, fearing, as they said, if the Yan
‘ kee should die on their hands their premises would be
burned; but be was permitted to die at the farm-house.
Becovering from his paroxysm, General McCook eaid
to Captain Burt, 11 Andy, the problem of life will soon
be solved for mo.” In reply to Bather Betty, if ho had
any message for his brother Alexander, he said, “ Tell
him and tie rest. I have tried to live as a man, and die
attempting to do my duty.”
To Dipt Burt he said: “My good hoy, may your life
he longer and to a better purpose than mine.”. Father
Betty, the brigade wagon master, was with him in his
last moments/ Clasping his hand in the death struggle,
he said to him: “lam done with lire; yes, this ends it
all. Yon end I part now, hut the loss of ten thousand
such liyes as yours and mine would be nothing, if their
sacrifice would but save such a Government as ours.” :
Before his death, General McCook rent for. Colonel
Tenderer, whpdrew up his will. In bis will he directed
that two favorite horses should be given to his brothers,
Aleck and Daniel, and the remainder of his property to
his mother. ' _ ~ ~, _ ~
It is known to Captain Burt, and others of McCook’s
staff, that toe General was deliberately assassinated;
The sutler of toe 9th Ohio heard: the bushwhackers ar
range the plan for toe assassination, but had no oppor
tunity to communicate information to McCook or Btaff,
HOKGBABY DEGREES.—At too, Galon .College
Commencement, at Schenectady, N. Y;, recently, the
honorary degree of LL. D. was. conferred upon Major-
General Henry Wager Halleck, Oommander-iu-Ohief of
the Army of the United States; Hon. Wilson McCandless,
Judge of the U. S. District Court for too Western District
of Pennsjlvanlai and Bon. Wm. H, Tracey, of HowTork.