The New York Herald Newspaper, September 26, 1863, Page 2

THE DRAFT. Proceedings Before the Eurolling Bourds in New York and Brooklyn. THE EXAMINATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS. | IN THE TENTH DISTRICT, as. oa. Kxaminations and Excmptions in New Yorks THE FIFTH DISTRIOT. Yhe Board worka «8 diligeutly as ever. Thoso men who were allowed Ume W procure substitutes had bettor hurry up, especially those whose furloughs have expired. Tho first princivar held for Kervice in this diatrict was woat to the rendezvous yesterday. The work done yes- torday was as follows: ideld for gery ates accent "nysieal disability \ienage...... \ti other causes... Total....... ansensee ‘The following are the names of the drafted men beld for service yoste day:—Christian Khmine, J. W. Duvis, Andrew Cook, William Brown, Charles Eddinger, Joh: Tetsu, Frederick *cheubie Tho following are the names of the substitutes accepted yesterday :—Diegel Gortres, Gustave Sehaber, Job Smith, Joseph Green, John Seddy. THE SIXTH DISTRICT. Yesterday being uppointed for the hearing of many wses of alienage which were ‘laid over’? some time since, at the time the Board commenced, there were about one hundred and fifty persons proseat, three- Courths of whom were alieus. Atter a fow cases wero disposed of a short delay oc- \crod, i con-ejuence of a dilference of opinion amoug | tho mombors of the Board. Provost Marshal Farr received instructions a fow days | since from Colonel Nugent directing bim to detail two | muon from cach district for the purpose of examining NEW YORK HEKALD, SiTU.DAY, SEP — F. Brown, Samuct Barnett, Jas. C. Sealth, Joha or | the comto parts of Sir Aldgate Pump and his ciphoriug Mo! Clerk, Joba Quill, could not be in better hundg than these we &f Apdrows and Lennox. Tho house is well Bled ohtiy. | A Visit te the Hospital—The Cireumt wi peli, J . Richard Malloy, Jona Wright, Xavier faam, Fred. Gerbry, M. Al Dougherty, Peter A. Har- ron, Heary Williams, J. N. Molniyre. f ALIS Wm. , John Divan, Wm. MoCready, Heery Mitchell, Daniel Donohue, Thos. dcCall, Robert Blick, Johu Tuity, Fred Ward, Joho ©. Cantona, Bere Sone John Seibert, Jas Hisla, Joka Wilson, Patrick Motvire, Frederick Mayer, Mathew Birmingham, John Miller, Goorge T, Chambers, Kichard Hartnett, Wm, Hurat. OVER 4GK. Thos. Shepard, Chas. H. Lee, Stephen 3, Simpsoa, Joba Lyons, Joseph Dunn, Joho Clark, Wm. Hannan, Francis W. Webb, Jacob Wolfert, Peter Schneider, Joseph Grindea, IN THE SERVICR Manca %. Francis McDonough, Ste; ben C. Phillips. wi ‘A. Watson, Joseph HF. 8 J Ward, im. A. ‘al |, Soaey 1. F. Simon, James War Michaci flat, Thos, Nast , John Panger, George Ryan, Jaa F, Quirok, Joba F. Mi 0 er, orge Ryan, Jas. T. Quire jax. fold, Wm. A. Mackey, " ass FATHER OF MOTHRRLRSA CHILDREN, ‘Thomas J, Hughes. ONLY Sens, Jaa. Beebo, Daniel Ladd, Samuel Winslow, Stanly Wil- Hanson, RECAPIULATION, Substitutes, Heid for di Father of motherless children, Ouly sons... : ereeeceseoe All ‘The number to be taken up to-day will be up to 1,938, CONSCRIPTS EXEMPTED FROM THE DRAFT. The following persons were yesterday exempted from the draft by the Brooklyn Common Council — Firat ward—Bartholemew Riloy. Third ward—Koswell D. Tompkins. Fourth ward—Elijab Griswold. Fifth ward—Joseph Drew, Richard MoLaughlin, Syl- vester Hanley, John Loonard and Thomas McGivny. Nioth ward—G. Keller. Sixteonth ward—Andrew Rrown, W. Gans. Peter Wil- Mams, John Eccler, C, Raab, John Equeroie, Henry Roser and I. Grimstaw. Seventeenth ward—Charles Burton, W. R. Taylor and Thomas Kerlan, e The Draft in the Tenth District. The draft for the Tenth district waa completed yestor- day morning. Below ta the result -— the poll books of each district, and if the | names of any persons xempted, or claiming ex- emption, were found tn those books ag haying voted, to report the same to him immediate v. In conformity th those instructions Provest Marshal Farr detailed yostorday Messrs, Hall and Wright tr Uhis dary. | Mr. Commissioner La Mont has objected to this, and 1s now in fa) until further 4 structions: Provost Mar- sbal Farr, on the other h cusos as directod, and if herentter apy siatements are found to be untrue, to punish the guilty parties. The namexo tho )artiik prevent whose notices were before the Board were then ca‘led and the questions asked;—What is your cliim’ and How long sre you in che country? and any partios who wore any length of (imo in the country claiming a iovage were again put of until Wednesday net Thi. created a great deal of dis- satisfaction, one person alesing that he spent twenty day® already in waiting anther said he lost bis employ- mont in consequonce of hiving to attend s0 often; and there were very few versons presont that had not some grievance connec'ed with the delay to complain of. A man named Derbyshire, whose cave was reierred , from time to time befure on being desired to come again next Wednesday, doiiberately tore his notice, and de- clared he would’ go to “Canada.” He was immediate] put under arrest by the Provost Mayshal. Messrs. Hull & Wright searched the records | yesterday eveu and found that in thirty-ve cases which ny | examined only one statement was found incor. | rect. ‘This was in the crse of @ man, named Michael Cleary residing at 424 West street, but thename on | tbe poll book is Michael Kelly, of 424 West strect, who voted'the whole ticket in November 4, 1862, #0 that even tm this case there is @ greatdoubt. Mr. George Haston claimed exemption on the plea that he w: Deiamater's iron foundry where be worked, and not from his place of residence, One of the clerks was | directed by Captain Farr Lo examine the bx ks, when he , found #hat Mr. Haston was drafted from his residence, No 78 Ninth avenue, which is in the ~txteenth ward, but | was drawn on the fart, on which duy the Ninth ward waa | jr drafted on the 19th of Augvat, which was merely a toch- | fical orror. The Board decided that the divisioa of dis- | trlotg into sub-districts wus only ® matter of convenience for the public, and therefore his claim could not be al- lowed. ‘ As an instance of what very ascoommdsting ¢ n- Sciences some of the substituie brokers are blessed with, we may mention that a substitute named Joho Hawley only received $100. As long as the sub- stitute is satisfied ‘apt. Farr cannot interfere, so that there is no remedy for this except to tnform persons intending to enlist as substitutes, through the medium of the ‘ress, that they are entitled to recelvo $300, and that in this aistrict the Provost Mar Shai will not compel any substitute to fulfil Bis agrees ment except he is fully satisfied to do ao. The following 1s @ list of the cases disposed of during tho day:— a HWLD FOR SERVIOR. John Hardie, 356 W. 15th at.; H. G. Rawe, 120 Green- wioh av.; Hy. Bixby, 104 Waverley place; Eben. Peck, Ti Horatio st. erm, TI Bre adway, furnished N. G. Robert J. Andersen, " '» . G. Lynds; Geo. W. Bush, 632 Greenwich st., farnished Geo. Topping: E. L Burnett, No. 9 Untversity place, furnished Jno Mount: Jas. Weoks, No. 6 Commerce st., furnished Garret Collins: Robt. Stenman, 106 West 22d st., fur- alshed Jas. Dillon; Wm. A. Eydam, 64 6th av., furnished Jao. Hurley. PAID COMMUTATION, Louis Durr, 380 4th at. DISAMILITY, William M. Taylor, William J. Trim! ‘OVER AGH. William Applegate. NON-RESIDENT. Jonoph Nicholson. ALIENS, . Henry Handy, John Barnes, John Broon, George Jasavacht, Caleb Taylor, Timothy J. Roe berts, John Calvert. LAIW OVER. Benjamin Borden, avid B Dnpsdale, Theodore Reida- moy. Rudolph Gorusens Win. M. Grodel, Robert Gordon, Charles MeSerly. ONLY 80" OF WIDOW. Fawin H. Hurst BROAPITULATION, Uotd for service... > Furnished substitutes Paid commutation *s RE, | Tho beard adjourned at a quarter past ove P. M., until ton A.M. to-day THE SRVENTH DISTRICT. The business in thia district ts being conducted with every possible despatch, the following casos being do cided on Thursday :-— PCRNISHED SU RSTITURS. Adam Bost furnished Nicholas Carley, Gi Curnished F. Vermwex, Rufua “trait furnished F , . Martin furnished James O'Neil, LB. Langley fur: ished Patrick O'Harren, Wm HL. Hunt furnished James ‘Thomas, G. Stintzkoben furnished M. Donabue, J. Peter- sohn (urnisbed C, Michalson, Wm. Smith furnished RB. Hecker, John Holton furnished Jobn Howard, Jas. Masoa (urniahed I. H. Carll, J. Simmons furnished Thos. Ben. not, David Osborn furnisbed Chos. Beggen, Simon Hirsch furnished John Mathias, M. Sullivan furnished L. Koun- George Cornell furnished M McCarthy. bisa/qury, J. Stanger, Geo. Curtisa, J. Stelgelo, B. Streit, M. Rochi, C4k lodd, C. Sayd Perkins, C. Stumpf, P. Faler, D. Pomeroy, L. Behn, J. Quigg, J. Scubreder, P. Ruokner, A. singnard, W. J. Clark, George Reed, Ernst Dejenor,'Wm. Ehlers, L. Kramer, J. Gerser, D. Wabi, UNSUTFANLE AGH U. Billings, J. 4. Young, L. . Hill, J. Kissan, Anthony trotand, T. Richardson, M Kickeisson, J, Blay, QOS OF JOKD PARKNTS, J.C, Martee!l, C. Hines HKLD TOR DTT. F.C. Linde, M. Sulyrach, Edward Sterns, . Rost, P. Rotmann, H. Fret, 6 Miller a. Michael Brogan, J. ©. Richter, G Agordemeyer, J. F. Kohter, Housg Mier, Leona: a The following Held tor tay el ‘4 Substitutes far 6 Phyasteal disability 23 enage..... i saltableness of nge.. a pport of aged parents, » 2 Total... THIRD DISTRICT. The following caacr were disposed of by the Provost Marshal of the Third district, at No. 259 Washington street, Thureday »— senerire res. Samuel Wright offered Jaa. Creegan rod baward Geo. H. Nichol envedy; Char! on offered Robert Pierce; Wiliam sermerborn oltered Wm, soran; Bernhard Jobe offered chultz; Stephen W. Carey offered George C Bash. noi, Thos. H Crummie offered Auguet Salita; Chas. F, Rogers ollered Kdward Brennan; M. F. Hunt offered Francis A. Cushing. WELD POR DUTY, Richard ¥. Blydenberg, Napoleon Rayner, Wm. Brady John Carpeuter, Jas, L. Miller, Butler Packard, Patrick Mulligan, Wm. Lahey, Denuis Slattery, Stephen Port. Chae, B, Robinson, George W. Kussel, Dayid B. Cooper Wm. H, Benjamin, Charles H. Frenklin, FFancis Derin Wm, Hf. Starbuckyfawac C. Wiorlow, 3 ‘mo. H. Star’ ’ b. Winslow, Jas. Farrell, Phily Maniy, John MoNamee, Jotun Campbeil, Ubier W, Christie Dwtarnsry. Jovn J, Johnson, Peter Van ies’, Hiram Wo Haddock, | Firat?” Cheg. Riley, Andrew D. Headley, Wm, Mason, Chas. ¥ ‘ Chas, A, Badger, Nicholes Slack, Jacob KE. Co Wo. H. Van Tassel, Goo. Delano, Chas, P. Todd, Daniel Jsokson, Wm. Blany, Wm. ¥. Church, Joha H. Grast, d, 1 satisied to decide those | dratted from | F ROCKLAND COUNTY. omanartowx—ouora. IB SS Rell, on. 0 Midge Isaiah Vale, George © Ste- veo, aslrook, Sain't McKay (colored), B Gooaey, A Sydieker, Hy Essex, Geo A Bow H Geo McLand, AC Gur. ney, W Majory, A R Bishop, And . Thomes Flint, MH ino ¢ Lynch, J O'Ble. } rier, A Mabey, Thos Motiee, R Parmer (cold), Thos Ward, M Gi oan, WS Van Houton, J Westervelt, Geo Brown, Jas Hou: ion, AR Law- F Brigg. DO Cordington, J A Hannigan, Jos Keim, Jno Degroot. H Thomoson (oolores), HW Ged: M Partill, F Cisco (coiored). C Hop) iT, C Jones, Jno H Ryder, J Aber, P Shose Ehauvelt, x Aa ie J Cooper, Cen Nevok™ A's Citamar_& Flint, D Brower, Jas Olivec, A Perry. nell, J Camp, D S Ducher, J Kinehillan Hobson, J Stnalley, J TurJer, W Buckhout, A YH G@ Bell. A W Brown, J Auer, B Willams J Fisher, H Demarest, R Armatrong, P A Smith, A G Bell, J, Coates © Rico, E Haring, A Enders, S$ Whitehead J Flynn, A Garrybrant, JW Verbalun, A De Sailth, & Wandell, J Cisco (col), G Bell, J E St man, T Doneily, D Ro-ers. J Peterson, J E B Haring, T ¥a- 5 Bolding, RON gan,'D Corcoran, E Wh AD Clark, 11 Post, R Etitoit, gan, D Os r, F Herinan, K'Davle, OB Wheelin Ve bit ayia, eeler. F. Van Mouton, E Tho! OL), ‘Tilt, T Burdick, MH Trayburt, A De Clark, P uy ite oa OW Decker, J'E Trumfer, i Quackenbush, W. Greby, oF 2 Prindall, JH Blei Grahang L B Hagermann. J Davis, A ¢ velt,1 M A Post, M Klein, ‘Jr, G Cay wood, J Boy JG Wellington, C Clarke, A Goodell’ RD Bowert. J ritt. WE Hleauvelt, J Shields, J 8! F Grist, P Daly. CLARK TOWN—QUOTA 96. n W Brown (col’d), W Dawson, TB Campbell, J Smith @ W Scott, ee A'Douiarest, JDC Polhamnus. Springstetn’ 118 Van Onten, L Waneranaker, 0 Cullen, D erry, L Buckley, T Butler, H Kickhotf, J'J Vanderbelt, V8 ff Walden, A’ Cornelison, W_D JB McLoughlin. H Dein Bleauvelt, JJ Rose, nler, J W Van Sclerer, Freeman (coi'd), J Ho] A Hogencamp, Hogencamp, A Huchea, Samcel (cold). J Hartwick, J Hoole: Aikerson, J Swarnout, A ‘Michell, R Hart, J 8 Knap W ottmeir, W Gurale (dead), tatford, J Hott S' Rodgers, J WChanden, G. Arche? x (col'd), WJ O'Biinness, WB Dyke, E Abrams. A F «Re Coneklin. WSL! Nulderpergus’ (cold), Brower (cold). -P_ Reynolds, J. Trempor Pe Mastivn, t¥ Honten. F Weed, R Cook (col'd), JO. Stiowe, R Graves D Pye, J Howard, S Wood, J R Van Houten . | W roomield, M Moran, CE Bleuvelt, & Warren, A Risen: W Basa, JG Brinkanan, Jana, 8 Jersey, W Garrabrant, A Nicherson, J A Merritt, J Harren, Th Hatnilton, M Furey, T Arpold, N Phillips, ZArpold, N Enis, D Olbrak, @ Wills, JG Demarest, M E Fields, A Furman, TF Murphy, D surickland, B Lent, Pei occ Bacar Paani Bacrnan, P Hanneanee BBC Wane ny Keay 8 Zrumper, & Bowers RU Washbucne, P Loe is. W Conran, b Michell, C Youmans. J Bal P Toomey, W Morrussey, T McDenisor rell, Wm Phillips PW Weland, J Heine, ran, © Stanton, @ Hithott, M Sinith,’S Lynch, B Fer- ria.” T Tiles, Mb Toomey, J, tenon, 'C Bibo, A aesatre ERO dist Phan ates: Poway. f Higains.D Carrer, W Babcock, M Kinsley, J Welsh. B Gile ten, J Fitzpatrick, J Hoyt, J Gorman, P Forney, D Sears, J Campbell, L Bulson, H Lent, & W Christy, EU MeKoy. D Gondklin, C'Burd, t Torney. T ‘MeGown, # van Valen, W Wright, J Hurley.’ J Morrie, I tilipa, W Odell, P Herne, LD West, B Petorson, P Ball, P Murphy, P Tenney, LB Odell, P Savage, Wrights G8 Stierxond, P Brot nelly. L Berythold, T Burd, J Slapp, B Rumsey, 1 Ch PBroply. @ Dowd. W Duna. Patrick Quian. W Waldron, D Torney, W A Beaman, L Gronnome ters, 8 Phillips, R Lint. J Chariestown, J A Knapy JM Andrew P Conklin, © Smith, E Brockway, F Riley. W Hearernes, F Hackett, 8 Babcock, fi;Geisler, DW Guriner, E King, J Holley. P Deren, T McDermott, J Downing, J Cas. se!), P Benneit, G D secor, M Cavs T Flynn. ‘Veonklin, LL Knapp. J Meduire, T Doherty, M McDeriuoti, J Gilroy, 4 'R Rose, J Cassels, W Car. a M Smith, Imendorf, ‘A A Hudson, C Allison, Garver, 8 J Kilpatrick, J 40: Shelley, Jing: Mackaroy. Photon 'W aor Bier JA Wiliams, M Colt, JH nD Denosles, 8 Odell, U'T Wasnburne, A Mulcarn iiiard. T Honner, & Babe cock, W Ryan, H@Cameron, 'M Dufacy, J Mesonzhflin, nson, Jr.'& Rhodes, M ‘Doll, A Tenevck. GW Wasn: burne, C’ Williams, W' Mott, M Lawber, P Chapman, J Meguide, B Thorse, J Brownell W. kant, Tt Davis, O Orumm, EB 8 Cosgrove, cnualley, Gargory, 1.5 Crumm, N'Keach, P Conner. A Bushnell, NC T Diking, D Anderson, 8 Rose, J. Hanniga Babeock, D Patton G Lent, W James, TH ja WH Blockson, W McElroy. D Miller, J Nolan. T ¥ P Mulligan, 8 Pheips, J Reiiy, J Doherty. & r, JR Brower, T Concklin, Decker, Flanuigan mM Mavus, WH Williams, J Hall, J Do Groot, D Cameron, J Lord, F Devins, 8 Davhison, D Stevens, J Coline, Mi vd, W Smith, AT Remson, R J Murphy, arin, b Powers. AD Verbalgin, A Lorer (col Strickiand, W Ryan, P sweeney,’ M Coy liey, Cat Morrison. RAMAPO.—QUOTA OY 4, T Hayden, W Maithic, RQurnee, JR |. B Christopher, E Morris, WS louse, S Grennin, 9 Star, AR Forshay, JH Frederick. J 1 Tupert H P Fox. A Brown, W Brooks, M Pord, T Van Houton, EB bord, © ran, J Friviand, BH Secor, W Rachling, J, R Southerland, J Quinn (colored), ‘TOs joClavin, W Cllough, PF Barbarow,J A it Centt, A BiPleauveit.J Vanstlo, GJ Hopper, AB Bleau: x, H Sherwood. JH Taylor J A Mi ger. #, J H Wannamaker, D Waldron, J Harrison (co riendly J D Bleanvelt, © Forshay, n Schantdt, H Forshay, Jones, BF Jones, E Crummy, D Abrais, A Sherwood, rimpter, W Johnvon, G Wallace, M Wykoll, A Smith, A H Post, JG Bogart, V Storms, W Norris, € A’ Jot Austen, A M Dater, J Youmans, WJ Waldron. W 3 W Ackermann (colored), N Brandage, J Z Minnem Wannemaker, R Polier, a Doremus, W Staniter, © one La lopper, I. Cooper, boy ram, laGreene, GM Debons, M Cailiin. J J Gurney, HF Poa, J Lsperman, T Harper, A Iseman, 8 Tines (colored), € Cail, 1 or. Ata meeting of tho Poard of Enrolment, beld shortly aficr the completion of the drawing, the following resola- tions were passed unanimously — Resolved, That the thanks of the Board of Enrolment of the Tenth district, State of New York, are due to Inspec- tor Dilks, Captain Copeland, and the men under their re. spective charges, for their geatlomanty bearing and effi ciency im preserving order during the time of ses for this district. MOSES G. LEONARD, or Mad Marshal. JAMES RYDER, Com, Board 0: Enrolment, Tenth district, N. ¥ G. H. UPDOWN Surgeon Board of Muroiment, Tenth district, Resolved, That the thanks of the Board of Enrolment for the Tenth distrivt,oState of New York, are due the Board of Inspectors representing the three countios com. ‘wing this district, for the patient and impartial manner which they bave discharged the duties relative to their position. SES G. LEONARD, Captain and Provost Marahal, &c. © Draft Matters See Fifth Page. Fer Ot! Theatrical. NIBLO’S GARDEN. Mr. Forrest played ‘‘Kiog Lear” last night, This even- ing Mr. Bandmann appears for the first time as Hamlet. It to his benefit night, and positively tho last of his en- it. UNION SQUARE, VIA LONDON. We clip the subjoined from the New York corrrespond- ence of the London Standard. It is seldom that we get news from Union equare by way of London, and we do not believe thit— W. B. Astor, George Law, and the eatate of the late Tenty Parish have subscribed the sum of three hundred | thousand doilars to build «new theatre for Wm. Florence, | the actor of irish charaoters. It ia to be built on the orth side of Union Park, and upon the preperty on the “northweat corner of Seventeenth street and Broadway, extending back to Eighteenth street, ou the same block as the Everett House, It will be two bundred and fit; fees (rent and two hundred deeg. It is the old Parisi property. Mr. Florenee i# aaid to be one of the best buni« ness men in (he (United States—a qualitieation essential for the m: rof atheatre, it is called the “Union Theatre,” and Presideot Lineoln and hia Cabinet have ac cepted an invitation to be preseut at its opening on the 1m of April next. PARK THRATRE, BROOKLYN. This Little theatre is havi remarkable success, The comedy of ‘ Fatnt Heart pever won Fair Lady’ has been played several uights this week, with Misa Henrietta fr. ‘ving, an excellent actress, as tho Duchess, This mace room laet night for the comedietta of © Who sponks The fairy extravaganza, “ Beauty and the | Roast,” foNows. It is put upon the stage in capital stylo, | and 8 most laughter provoking. Miss Mary Shaw por. forms the rel* of Beauty in an admirable manner, nd THE GUERILLAS IN MISSOURI. Oar St. Louis Correspondence. . Sr. Lous, Sept, 22, What the Giertias are Doing—The Kfforts Making '# Cap- ture or Destroy Th.m— General Schofield and the Abvition Preas—Refug e-—Enile:—Governor — Gamble—General Hunter—Generat Blair—Operation in Arkansas—A Little Fight in the Seneca Nation, fe., @e. ‘The first subject—what the guerilias are doing—is aa exteasive one, Should | say all that I could on that, t should have little need to say anything elas for one day, a8 you would have little room te print or your readers occasion to road anythiog more in a single issue, ‘They are simply doing anything and everything that comes into their heads—anything they ploase ia fact. Among their latest exploits ia the capture of the steamboat Mar cella, at Dover Landing, on the Missouri river, ten or fifteen miles below Lexington. As she was approaching that point a band of guerillas made their appearance 0a the bank and ordered hor to the shore, Inatead of putting on all steam and rushing by, Captain Dozier ordered her to land, and the boat was at once boarded and pilaged by the bushwhackers. About one thousand dollars in money wag obtained from the boat and passengers, bosides & large amount of goods, which worg,takon from boxes, loaded on horses and carried’ away. One passeuger, Jabez Shotwell, of Lexington, lost something like one thousand dollars’ worth in “this way. Having sstod themselves with plunder, the outlaws next turned thelr hands to murdering. Four soldiers of Company A, I’i(th Missouri State Militia—Ed. Ross, Chris. Sele, Martin Fisher and Charits Waggoner—were on board, en roule for their homes in Lexington, on a furlough, They were taken from the boat end marched of, with the assurance that they would be paroled or exchanged for othér prisoners. About two miles out they stopped and divided the money and pluader, which occupied about an hour, after which the prisoners were put in line and the ordor to fire given instantly. Ross, Sole and Fisher feli dead, but Waggoner, finding himself uninjured, sprang away, and, though fired at, finally es- cxped into the brush and made his way to Lexington. Cobb is roving through Ralls county, stealing horses. Dorsey is committing depredations in Pike county. A squad recently visited the house of aman named Ellis, four miles (rom New Lowdon, and whipped him nearly to death. Petty banda are prowling all through that section of country, and everything goes to show that these thieves and outlaws are rapidly tmoreasing all through Northoast Missouri, They are well armed and mounted, desporate aud determined, aud go in bands varying in numbers from ten to filly. In the centre or the State it is about the same. On Wednesday night last the store of Mr. Hounyberger, twelve miles from Joffersou City, on the Vorsailies road, was robbed by guerillas of about $600 worth of goods. In boone county a notorious rebel, named Bill Hill, at tha head of an armed gang, is ranging the country, levying ‘upon all the horses and other valuables they can find, Johnson's dry goods store aud Jenk' drug store, in Platte county, were piliaged a few days ago, On the game night twelve very valuable horses were stolen from Major Jesse Morin, Deputy Sheri(f of Piatto county, living about three anda half miles from Platte City. The samo night a Mr. Field was stopped on the highway, near Major Morin’s, and robbed of all the money in his posses- sion and other valuables. ‘These are but examples of what is occurring dally and nightly all over the State, Quantrell is hiding some- where, making ready for another raid. A band is rang- ing the country west and south of the Iron Mountain Railroad, and so on, What offorts are making to stop this is @ very antural inquiry? It is hard to say exactly what, but it ts evident that they are far jess than thoy shoujd be. Now and then a party of militia go out and kill two or threo, or may bo a dozon of them, but there is and bag been no regular organized effort to break up, capture, hunt down and kijl these disturbers of the peace and defiers of law. Exactly how it ts all expected to end ja more than can be said; bat it would seem now that the bushwhackers do much as they like. Perhaps nothing can be done, but at least wo shonid like to see some: bing tried. The few that are Killed are more than replaced by new arrivals; and so these bands are constantly increas- ing. Should this continue-how long will {t take to render them tho ruling power, und place us at the meroy of a roving banditti, whose only object is plunder? The pic- tore is not a pleasant one, yet unless something is done we may have to look it in the face. General Schofield has lately laid a heavy hand on the abo- Ution press of the city and State, by issuing bis famous Order No. 96, prohibiting the writivg or publication of anything calculated to foster disturbances among the troops or weaken or embarrass the military authorities in the discharge of their duties. The expediency of such orders is questionable; but if ever general had occa- sion to issue one {tt is General Schofield. For mouths the columns of the abolition shects have teemed with abuse, misrepresentation and ridicule. The militia have been told that there was no law for sending them into the field, and thus incited to mutiny and rendering them practically useless. And ina thousand other ways he has boon thwarted and abused, and weakened and em- barrassed, until, tn self-defence, he ta eompelled to issue this order. Its effect has been salutary, the said organs being now as meek as lamba. An occasional grow! is heard yet, buta reminder of the order, with its pains aud penalties, is sufficient to bush them into sileace again. Refugees ere flying from the border in every direction. ‘The Lexington Union says that more than tye thousand have crosred the river at that paint, nine teuths of whom were from the border counties. Cass county bas beea thor: uzhly depopulated, Many farilies have left all the furniture in their houses, and, iu some instances, their clothing, baving no means of removing it. Very many have come to this city, some of whom remain bere, while othere go to their friends in other States. Large numbers bave algo goue into Kansas, Yesterday twenty-oue southern sympathizers wero sent South by the steamer City of Alton. They were from ‘various parts of the State, St, Louis county having three representatives among them. Nove of them were per- sons of auy note or standing in the cominunity, Accom panying them were nino ladies, wives and daughters of men in the rebel army, who weut at their own golicita- tion, bearing their own expenses. Ihe whole party were in charge of Captain Ladue, of the First Nebraska, and will go to Memphis, where they will consult with General Horibut as to future movements. They will probably go to Little Rock, but whether overland from Helena, or by White river to Duvalt’s Blui, is to be settled. Governor Gamble returned from Philadelphia yester- day. His arm ia still weak and stif’,e0 much so that it cannot be used. Consequently he will not devote bim- welt to executive jlabors yot. Meanwhile Liontenant Governor Hall discharges the duties of the*gubernatorial office with ability and genoral satisfaction. Among tho notables in the cily ie Major General Hun. ter, who comes as the President of a military commission to invertigate the circumstances attending tbe burping ef the steamer Ruth, witha large amount of govern ment funds on board. The Genora) is looking well and was warmly reeelved by his numerous friends in this city. Another military bero with us now is Geooral Blair. Everybody knows him and overybody respects him as @ soldier and a statesmay, He keepe rather quiet with his family, with whom he {s spending « fow days previous to leaving for his command in the South. Our latest advices leave General Etecle resting in Little Rock, while General Davidson, with bis cavairy, is pur- suing the fiying rebels. Arkadelphia, ninety miles south- westof Little Rock, and at the head of navigation on the Wachita river, isthe piace where they are repre- sented as having made ® temporary halt, The place is Not susceptible of defence, aud it is thought that they will hardly rest this side of Texas. A vigorous campaign now would destroy all the rebels in arms weat of the Mississippi river. In the Seneca Nation a little Agbt, resulting ina brik. amt Union victory, Oeourred op the 14th. Colonel M. La Rae Harrison telegraphs to Genoral McNeill that on that day he attacked the combined foress of Coffee Brown, one mile west of Enterprise, at the mouth of Butalo creek, aud after an agement of two hours completely routed them, driving the) southward in disorder, As the engagement occurred dense grapevine thicket, it s impossible to estimate tho enemy's nnmber or their lors. Five are known to have | beee killed, and a Captain R. M. Jobnéon ie among them, Colonel Harrigon lost none in either killed, wound- ed or missing. ‘The rebola report their forces variously at one thousand to four thousend, His force was three hundred strong. From no other quarter of the department is there any. thing worthy of note, Here in the city everything is quiet and dull, Business i# growing brisk and the prow | pect for the fall trata is good. The weather is cool ond pleran:. TKMBER 26, M'DOUGAL HOSPITAL, FORT SCHUYLER. stances Attending its Mreetion—Its Com- Plot #& Medical Estublishment= The Surgeon in Onarge, Exceutive Ofi= cor and Employes—Description of the Hospita), the Sick Wards and Attached Bulldings»—Henovolemce of the Ladies of Weatches ko., Ko. It is now some twolve movtha sinos the government, on the recommendation of some able medical mon, selected the hea'thiul and beautiful piece of ground on Throg's Neck, commonly known as Fort Schuyler, na the location of a United States military hospital, Plans for the pro- posed buildings neceasary for the purpose were drawn up and submitted by Dr. Robort Bartholow, sssistant surgeon, United Staves Army, and, being approved of at Washivgton, orders were issued for the immediate com- moncement of the work. Under the supervision of Dr, Bartholow rapid progress was mado, and in a very litle, time the buildings were roady for tho reception of pa. tienta; but got a moment too soon; for the bat tles of Fredericksburg and Ohanoeilersville wore fought about this time, and «@ large aumbor of wounded @oidiers were brought to the bospital requiring tho unceasing care of the surgeon io oharge and an experienced oorps of assiatunt gurgeons. Dr. Bar- tholow took care to secure the servicesvof able assistants, and notwithstanding the great number of pationts sub- mitted to their care the pains of the wounded mot with prompt and ready alleviation on every od. After seeing tho hospital, in all ita departments, in efiicient working order, confiding ite future, and tho welfare of the brave mon whom the fortune of war might from time to time consign to ite wards, to the experience of the medical oMovrs in charge, and leaving a worthy though youthful successor in his stead, Dr. Barthoiow, 8 obedience to orders from the War Department, betook himself to another i id of labor, By the kindness of Dr. James Outter, the surgeon in charge, our reporter was yesterday permitted to inspect the hospital buildings, offices, wards, library, church, workshops, &@., the whole forming au interesting epitome of such active life, where everything haa to bo done for thoso who are unable to holp themselves, aa is rarsiy seon. THE HOSPITAL proper is a wooden structure, 1,600 fest in length by 400 wide. Within thia building aro the medical neadquar. ters, comprising the offices of tho surgeon in charge and the executive officer, Dr. Stark; the clerka’ room, store- rooms, printing office, post office, laboratory, disponsary, &c, A great number of persons are employed here, who, under the oxoelicat aad watchful supervision of Dr. Cut- ter,and of the executive officer, Dr. Stark, are evor within tho prescribed hours continuously avd profitably discharging thelr stated duties. On entering the building ‘the first room to the left is Dr. Carter's office, while on the right are tho executive officer's room and the day room, or rather, in this case, night room; for bere @ ro- liabic man is stationed each night, who receives reporta from tbe night nurses as to the cordition of their respective patievts, and whose duty it furtber is, when summoned, to visit the wards, and in case of necea- sity to arouse the surgeons of any partioular ‘ward where a patient may need immediate attention. In this room a large board is suspended from the wall, hay- Jog in square slides the names of all the doctors connect od with the hospital, and also the names of the stewards, with other slides opposite each namo, on which aro placed slips of paper notifying the presence or absence of each Of these officials, with the cause of absonce of any such, ‘when instances of absence occur. Every morning a care- fully drawn up report of the night's duties is made out and handed to the surgeon in charge. y ‘The medical storeroom is woll stocked with a variety of necessary articles, such ag the more costly medicines, whic are under the special care of a trustworthy per who is enjoined not to give out avy of these particuls medicines without a signed requisition trom the surgeou in charge ,or executive officer, who, it may be hers stated, has his residence withta the butlding, and which he leaves but on vory taro occasions, and only when bis place is filled by the su-ycon in charge, Here also ure stored tbo hospital liquors, which oome within the cate- gory, as to issuance, of the costlier medicices. The printing office and post office are in the aame room. An excellent compositor is here always found at his post— 80 assistant with him—who when seen yesterday were busily evgaged in turning off with tne usual despatch very neatly printed hospital documenis, while at tho other end of tho room the postmaster was just as busy, sorting the morning letters brought from the city by the ‘Thomas ¥. Way; and from the pile of correspondexce bo- fore him it was easy to surmise tha’ the patients wore not forgotten by sympathizing friends at bome. ‘The clerks’ room is spacious and well Gtted up, so for as desks, seats and racks, of smooth planed pine wood, and ali the appliances for their spociai duties go. \/e-e ven young wen are employed—men who early jet ke Usioa army in defence of the govorument, Ube cvassituiion and y , igh i whic and privations, are yet qualified t» dwcharge those duties which @ wise ond® humane pelicy has exclusively confined to temporarily disablel so ‘They are ali exceedingly intelligent y. wog men, 6 oft of BO mean’ pretensions, as their «: the rooms testify. One ii particular D. B. Geyser, formerly of the United States: fo, corps, has drawn several beautiful scenes repre incidents of the battle Geld, of bivowacs aad giv hunts, which are highly prized by hig officers aud com ig also within this baitding. Hero ded ali kinds of ples and tarts, appocizing and nourishing condiments—not provided for by the ro gulations—by the fair haudsof the lady visitora who daily in rotation come from their homes to minister to the wants, aud by thelr progexce and gontle sympathies sooth mauy a poor fellow whose brow is wrung wila pain aud anguish. Tho ‘extra kitchen!’ reocives {te designation on account of the supplies brought to it, sud from thence furnished tthe very sick, and which ure provided by an association of charitabie Ladies of Weet chester county, two of whom, fi regular rotatio tend every day to see to the proper cocking and dir tribstion of the good things on the day's bill of fare, This kitchen I* d good orsler, but, in jarge kiteben iu £0 (ay as the paratis, utensils, Boing emaiter and the considerably less, less tine and labor are re quirod ip arranging and keeping things in order. The laboratory i# under the main or ground floor 1865.-TRIPLE SHEET. @rpartment—the : rh the exception of the purses and «ne arid oa ‘io the extra kitchon, har aro employed. Iu conclusion, i¢ must be said that w visit to the Mo~ Geuoral Hospital at Fort schuylar will be well rewald by ‘he great interest amt nieuws are to bo Oxcited ad enjoyed by all wh desire (0 see the suiler 4. gs Of the brave soldiers of the Union alleviated by all tho curstives and by all tho atiention aud care that @ bu- mane and fostering government (av furnish aud bestow, undor the.aktiful and charitable f tho uttendant eure ‘ally oulanced 1 fails to reoout: 1, which is doing Throwh the kindne-s of Capt. sity im gelting aboard, the cap Wilson thore ts no dl tain invariably gonding bik boat for the vistiors 10 the fort, On board the proverbial courtesy of the Amertoan naval 0" cor i& experienced, Cajt, Wilson and bis officers pointing & Call objor Atorest wilh a minntencrs aud Suavity which greatly add ty the pleasure of @ visit to | Fort sobuylor and tho gunboat Naugatuck, | AFFAIRS AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL, Our Washington Correspondence. Wastinaios, Sopt. 24, 1863. INTERESTING REPORTS OF RALBASED PRISONERS FROM RICHMOND. Tho agents of the Sanitary Commission who wero ro- leased and left Richmond on Tucaday Inst arrived hero this morning. From Dr. McDonald, and the Rev. Mr. Soandlin, somo intercating particulars in regard to a‘tairs at Richmond havo been obtained. The three gentiemen Were not unconditionally relessed, ag from the nature of their humane mission tt was oxjocted they would be, but woro paroled in the usuil manner, not to boar arms Against the confederaccy until regularly exchangod. Leonard Brengle, the other ompioye of the Commission was, not released, because at the time of his capture ho was not strictly engaged in the performance.of his duties as an agent of th Commission, and was carrying suppHes toa beleaguered Uwion force. ‘They make some interesting atatementh in regard to the condition of the rebel force atter their defeat at Gettys burg, which confirm previous accounts of their domora lized condition, and the extreme terror ivat a vigorons attack should be mado uyon them before they could suc: ceed in getting across the Potomxc, They represent the People at Richmond aa very muoh depressed at the con Blant succeasion of defeats which bas attended thom for Sevoral months past, and the extreme diticults of keeping an effective army in the field. i was wel) known at Rich. mond that Longstree}’s and Ewell’s corps had boen detach ¢d from Leo’s army and sent to Bragg. The reports of the batiloa near Chattanooga were publisted in Richinond on Monday, There was no protense that they had gained a victory, but, on the contrary, they felt gloomy aud dis Appointed at the result, having boen confident that Brigg would succeed in completely destroying Rosecrans’ ermy with the heavy force that had been concentrated for that porpose and the consequent recovery of East Tennessee. There are at present scarcely any troops in Richmond their only dependence in case of a sudden attack being upon the militia. ‘Tho advance of aforce from General Foster's department to A@Rom Bridge, about two wecks since, oreated the greatest consternation in Rich mond, the bells being rung for an alarm from half-past cleven at night vntil four o'clock the next morn ing, and every man and boy capable of carrying a musket being out under arms, in the expectation that (he Yankoos would at once make their appesrance iv the city. There are at present confined in Castle Phundor about three hundred Union citizen prisoners, one bundred aud fifty Southern citizens on charge of disloyalty and treason to the confederacy, and about one hundred deserters trom our army. Among tho prisoners confined bere are Messrs, Bulkley, correspoudent of the Hxxany; Richard- fon of the Tribune, and Brown of tho Cincinnati Com mercial. They aro well, but thoir long and close contne ment is beginning to wour upon them somewhat. There are fa all about si hundred Union officers in the Libby prison. Only two deaths among our «ficers have oc curred during the two past months. The Libby is used exclusively for the incxrceration of officers. The civilian prisoners are confined in Castle Thundor, and the privates until Monday last in tents or in the opon air on Belie Island. On account of the suffering ‘rom the ro- cent cold weather among these prisoners on the island, and the inability to provide blankets for them, an order waa made on Sunday last for their removal to buildings in the city of Richmond. The rebel authorities claim all citizens of Maryland, Kentucky aud Missouri that may fall into thetr hands as Southern citizens, and, whenever jpructicable, conscript them into their army. if prisoner acknowledges him- self a Southernor he is immediately taken away and mus. tered into the rebel army as ® conscript, unless he will volunteea or absolutely refeses to serve under any cir cumstances. Some have volunteered in order to get out of prison with the intention of escaping to the Uuion lines at the first opportunity. All lotiers iotonded for cittzea prisoners should be ad- dressed to Castle Thunder, for, if directed to the Libby, thoy are taken there, aud the chances of their reaching the parties for wh%m intended are very small. Letsers for officers must be addressed to the Libby. Acting Master Spencer Kellogg, of the United States gunboat Eesex, is being triod by @comrt martial as a spy and a deserter {rom the robol army. ite bas been kept tu prigon for twelve months, and until all the porsons pou whose evidence be relied to prove bis iupoceuce of these charges have gove away, and then called upon to stand his trial at fifteen hours’ notice, and wituout the privilege of counsel. U these circumstances ho regards bis conviction as pre Some rebel officer should be held asa hoatoge for safety, this having proved the ooly course which will induce thom to regard either justice or humanity ip their doalings with prisoners The prevailiug inpression among the rebei officers ta Ruehmond aud on the re to City Powot was§ that the telegrams from Bragg pablished in the Richmond | apers of Monday and Tueslay would prove to be greatly oxag gerated, Thoy Bragg is in the habit of seoding at rst cheering despatches of successes, which afterwards ia supphed with everything weediui to make it really what its ame inports, Untside of the hospital batldiog #8 the dwolling house or residence of the surgeons and sta? of employes. Up stairs are the sleeping and sitting rooms, all of most un comfortably minnte dimeasious. Below’ are sows oltices and lower still} the messroom, near which is a billiard yoom, in which we found a game in progress ona very fine table, parchosed from the proceeds arteing from a tax of ten cece @ man per month, which & suiler pays for the privilege of selling pipes aud tobacco and othr extras to the men. There is « second billiard table of tte carpeu- provided in the same manner, ou which the , hospital stewards and some other employes are, in Togular rouution aod at stated hours, permitted te amuse themselves. 3 THE Warps are connected with the hospital building proper by corridors, rupoing in parallel linea from north te south, and formaing & walk about oue-third of a mile in length: From these corridors, at measured distances, run ob- Hiquely the sick warts, some fifty in all, each of which, with the.exception of some half doven short wards, capa: ble of giving accommodath.n to fity two patients. The bede aro on from stretebers. (he ¢ vering-suiliciently warm, and exceedingly clown. At the head of each bed, tothe right the patient, I# ® *inail square table, with a drawer, on which be cao thing he rejuires within easy have reach, and in a drawer of which, as @ patient progresses to able tw send cheering words to wife or friends, be can keep bis pen and ink and preserve and ha on the sick and wounded lew weeks ago there ‘were twenty, and unhappily too mach work then for all, ‘This was in Coorequence of the great addition to the pa. tients Drought there after tho battles of Gottysburg and the attack on Fort Wagner. Dr. Cutter states a circum every pentout; aod ts rendered exc singly plesaant the yey laid out, jored exceedingly t to just turned from the scenes within wards, Dy ta t flowerbeds, In the contre of this dis the jasecting house, @ platform leading to it from either ‘the ousy convey. fide, on which is laid an iron track ance of pationta to and from the diferent wards. This tron track 16 laid along the whole of the corridors, expo diting communication and the furnishing of meals to the different seetions into which the wards are laid out, At meal hours trucks are seen rolling Along kden with provisions, and sopping ‘and delivering their cargoes with wonderful colerity and despatch. By their aid and one oF two bands to push them along, and the nurses of the different wards to receive their supplies, rations for five thousand men ean be distributed iu bait ‘a0 hour. 4 pliances for cleanlines# are all that can be de. sired. rooms, washrooms, laundries, drying rocma, &c., ate ail thoroughly and percosty supplied, while the pertons eugaced li the several mere menial departments give Gvitenee (a their own perarvs of the rigidnens and Fuccoss of the superviion which directa and conta tne dwindle int mificance oF positive deieat SURGKONS AND CHAPLAINS IN THE LIBBY PRIKON aT RICITMOND The following {8 a list of the Cuton su sand chap Jaing still beld as prisoners in the Libby Prion at Rich mond, coutrary to ali the positive and definite agreements hitherto made in regard to these classes of prisoners:— Surgeons W. M. Houston, One Fiunlred ant Twenty cond Obio, captured June 15, W. F. McCurdy, kignty seventh Penusylvauia, June 15, Alston W. Whit ney, Thirteenth Massachusetts, Jane 0; W. A. Rodg- ors, Phird Tennersce, June 19; W. Spencer, Seventy third Indiana, April 20, J. L. Morgan, Tench Massachusctta, May 13; C.K. Goltsborough, Fifth Mary. and, June 15; Lewis Applegate, Goe Hundred and Second S wk, July 2; TC, Smith, One Hundred and Six- teenth Ghio, June 15; A. A. Maun, First Rhode Island cavairy, June 18; R.P. MoCundiess, One Hundred ana ‘Tenth Obio, June 10; A. 8. Looker, Sixth Ilinois cavalry, May 20; C. T. Simpere, Sixth Moryland, June 16; F. M. Patton, Twolfth Virginia, June 15 0. Nellis, Second Virgi pia cavalry, July 19; W. W. Myers, United States steamer Georgia, Moy 14; M. F. Bowen, Twelfth Pennsylvania cavalry, Jaly 15; J. L. Brown, One Hundred and Sisicenth Objo, June 15; —= Ketchum, Eigbty.tbird New York, June 20; D. B. Wren, Seventy-fifth Ohio, Jume 26. Chap- Jaina, James Harvey, One Hundred and Tenth Ohio; C. C. McCabe, One Hunéred and fwenty.second Ohio; Goorge Hi Hammer, Pwelfth Penosyivania cavairy; F.0. Ambier, ‘Sixty seventh Peansylvania;, B. W. Beady, Ove Hundred and BixteentR Ohio; Joseph Brown, Sixth Maryland; —— Eberhart, Eighty-sevenih Pennsylvania; Oliver Taylor, Fifth Michigan cavalry; Lewis L. Bondrye, Fifth New York cavalry. DISTRIBUTION OF SEND WIEAT AND RICB. ‘The Department of Agriculture will in afew days re. ceive aud have ready for distribution a quantity of supe- rior Mediterrasean whoat from Odessa. The Commis. sioner has received a letter frem s gentfemaa tm an offi. cial position at Sierra Leone, Africa, saying that he will fend & quantity of upland rice for seed as soon as the new crop is gathered. This gentleman wok out with bim some cotten seed, which he bas distribated, and desires that a large quantity of the best varieties of cotton soo! may be forwarded to him for the purpose of testing the adaptability of the country for growing the Amerioin vn. rieties of cotton. CONSULS RECOGNIZED. ‘The President has recognized Gauldree Boilleau as (1 sul of France, to reside at New York, and Charles Ferd) and de Cazotte as Consul of France, to reside at San Francisco. RECOGNITION OF CONSULS FROM DRYMARE. ‘The President bas recognized John E. Brown aa Vice Consul of Denmark for the State of Maine, to reside at Bath, and C. J. F. Moller as Viee Ooneul of Denmark for ‘Wisconein, to reside at Milwaukee, COLONEL LEONARD APPOINTED TO DUTY AT BOSTON. Colonel &. A. Leonard, of the Thirteenth Massachusetts rogimeat, commanding © brigade in the First arty corps, ‘aod woo wassevorely wounded at Gettysburg, the effecta of which he bas not yet Fecovered from, bas been tempo- whole, Fourteen Women are emoloved in the taundey | rarily detailed for duty In Sostqn harbor, INTERESTING FROM ARKANSAS. Suecessful Movements of the Union Army. THE EVACUATION OF LITTLE ROCK. The Rebels Qutflanked and in Re- treat fer the Red River, OUR GENERALS ACTIVE, a, &e., &. Our Expeditionary @orreaponaence, Dovar's Buury, Ark., Sopt. 11, 1863. FIM OCCUPATION OF LITT ROOK, Alten o'clock this moruing dospatches were received by Major Graves, commanding this post, from Genoral Stools, datod Little Rook, september 10, P, M. The main body of our forces did not enter the city, but excumped some four miles to the oastward, General Stecie and bis stat, howover, with a suilicient force to prevent disturb ance from any comer, evtered the city about noon on the 10ch, F TAR REWRIA PULLING UP BTAKES, The robolr had evidealy been ovacuating for several day; bat thore isno doubt that thetr departure was hurried by General Davids n'a flank movemont on their right, At the lust despatches trom that officer he was in rapid pursuit, With such a One onvairy division as he com- mands he ought to be able to give them a good deal of trouble: HMNORL PULIC PROVERST. Reports differ as to the public property left or destroyed by the robels, some of the escort from General Steele's headjnarters saying that the old United States Arsonat wus destroyed by fire or gunpowder, and others being equally coufident that it was not injured The same dis crepanoy exists rugarding the transporte Talojuab and Sunay South, and tho partially finished iron-olud or ram Pontchurtrain, all of which were above the point whore General Davidson crossed the Arkansas on the 8th. TOME RDORTH IN RETKEAT. The only affair since the departure of the expedition from Helena that bad the appearance of even a serious skirmish, was at the Bayou Metaire,on tho 27th ult, Officera at. this place give it as their opinion that the rebels wali not stop north of Red Kiver, The health of tho army ta not as good as it ought to be, Thore is a great deficicucy in medical stores, and the climate and water are instrumental in sending scores te the sick List daily, RAILPOAD COMMUNIOATION. The railront between Little Rock and this place has not beon matoria damaged; and if Govera! Steele found at its western terminus any considerable portion of ite rolling etock uniijured it can be put ia rushing order in a fow lays. POPULATION OF LATFER ROOK, Previous to tho beginning of the rebellion the perma. nent population of Little Rock was between five and Bix thousand, The city iiself is not particulariy valua- ble ina military point of view, and probaply it woald not have been molesied by our forces so goon if the rebels bad not shown a disposition to doiend it Morally, however, ita capture will tell, It being the capital of, and the largest city in, the State of Arkansas. It is located on the Arkansas river, somo three hundreé miles above Napoleon, and was almost from its infavoy” until a short time ago considered rather a desirable place Of residenco; but not of much account as regarded enter- prise or trade. The residences of the better class evince considerable taste, the buildings themeelves having com- siderable architectural pretensions, and the grounds and teees surrounding them are larger and more numerous than are generally found in small citios or large villages North. ‘The finest residence in the city belongs to Albert Pike, a Now Englander by birth, but a resident of Arkansas for thirty years or more. He bas written come fair aad @ good deal of indiffercat poetry, and his influence'upon the politics of Arkansas was for a long time as great as that of any other politician in the State. Since the commence- ment of the rebellion he has bad command of a brigade of Indians. DEATH OF A NAVAL OFFIORR. Surgeon Ballontyne (or Valentine), of the flag ship of Captain Phelps’ squadron, died on board at this place te- day. He was apparently in his usual state of health tem minutes before he was found dead in his room. He wag from Pittsburg, where, it is said, his wife and obi reside. Miscellancous Political Intelligence. Towa Sexstor.—Tho Legisiature wf Iowa will this yoar elect a United States Senator, in place of Hon. James W. Grimes, whose term of service expires on tho 4th of March, 1865. A republican will be chosen, and a0 doubt Mr. Grimes will bo the man No Duart iw Inriasa.—The authorities in Washingtow have aacortained that the State of Indiana has seat more men to the han was called for by the various pro- clumations of the resident. It has been ascertained that the districts hich gave the largest democratle maj rites have sent the greatest number of troops. Tax Maive Exxcrox.—Roturns are reported from four hundved and sixty one cities, towns and plantations In the State, though in some the majorities only are as yet givens They show the relative proportions of the gubernatorial vote without giving the fal argrogsto amount. ‘ihe fole lowing ts the oxhibit given by countie: 1862. divry, Colne. Jameson. Bradbury, Comps 3 mom 2. a Be Counties Androscoggin. Aroostook Cumberland Fravklio Hanewk. Keu ebec Knox Tineoin 1,070 Sa gad shoc Somerst.. Walao Wasbington Pine isen ve 6a Total ...... 198 7,487 06,935 48,706 The majority of Cony (republican), am thus reported, is 18,279, Thore are tn the State 558 cities, towas and plan. tatious, or ninety two more than have been heard from; bot many of these are plantations not organized, from whieh no vote will be reported. There are a few towns And rome twenty-five plantations in which the polls were open, from which returns are to he received. Last year jo the towns and plantations not yet beard from 606 votes were given for Bradbary and 619 for Coburn, Meconn: Usrtep States Saxatora.—The radical etman- e.pation ciodidetes for the two vacant seats in the Ual ted States Senate are Benjamin F, Lean and B, Grats Brown. Minyasors.—We announced some days ago that the democratic State ticket of Minnesota was tumbling to pieces. Since then the Central Committee have rubstituted James 3, Norris in place of A. D. Ladue for Lieulonant Governor, and Amos Cosgrel] for Secretary of State, in place of A. K. Welch. The candidates for Treasurer and Clork of the Court of Appeals baving declined, their places are yor te be filled, Ramu. Govmnon ov Tevemem.—Judge Robert L. Ca. ruthers has Beem elected Confederate Governor of Ton- nessce. He is one of the most honest, as he is certainly one of the ablest and best, in Tennessee. A con- tervative of the old Henry school, it was hardly possible for him to be a socessionist, Until the act of se- cession in 1861 and the) collision of arms begun he wae staunch friend of the Uniom. After that, siding with the South, Be became @ revolutionist, and allied himself to the Southern confederacy. He was at one time member of Congress, representing Mr. Bell's old dirtrict. In 1944 be canvassed the vee ea Sanaa have the lected Supreme Jadge of the State tn 1862, and heid the (caition aptil 1861, He was a member of the Peace Con. <roes that assembled in Washington the same year, and cverted bimself to devise some measures to avert the di. inembermeat of the Unies. A Tunuat.-The repablican stump speakers jn Ohio tel? the people that if Vallandigham 9 elected Govervor the draft will be three time ae severe as it will be if he is see Ono Vorsa.—Mr, Jobo Robertgen, of Wold Me, aged one hundred years last August, voted for Cony, 19 detog the first time he has ¢rerciay? that right since 1829, wheo be voted for Jeckson. paemome Livcoty Regewinren.—The Savannah (Me,) | Miaindealer nominates Mr. Lincoin ap ine own Gucceeners,