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The Daily Dispatch: September 20, 1861., [Electronic resource]

Major-General G. W, Smith. --The President has confirmed the important commission of Major-General upon Major G. W. Smith, late Superintendent of Streets for the city of New York. General Smith is a native of Kentucky; and was one of the distinguished class of cadets that graduate at West Point in 1846. He graduated at the hGeneral Smith is a native of Kentucky; and was one of the distinguished class of cadets that graduate at West Point in 1846. He graduated at the head of his class, and beat McClellan for the highest honors of the institution. He went into the Corps of Engineers of the army, and in that capacity served through the Mexican war, winning a higher reputation in army circles than any other officer of his grade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that the

ade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that these three Generals present an array of talent and skill not to be equalled on the continent. ade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that these three Generals present an array of talent and skill not to be equalled on the continent.

Major-General G. W, Smith. --The President has confirmed the important commission of Major-General upon Major G. W. Smith, late Superintendent of Streets for the city of New York. General Smith is a native of Kentucky; and was one of the distinguished class of cadets that graduate at West Point in 1846. He graduated at the head of his class, and beat McClellan for the highest honors of the institution. He went into the Corps of Engineers of the army, and in that capacity served through the Mexican war, winning a higher reputation in army circles than any other officer of his grade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that these

ajor-General upon Major G. W. Smith, late Superintendent of Streets for the city of New York. General Smith is a native of Kentucky; and was one of the distinguished class of cadets that graduate at West Point in 1846. He graduated at the head of his class, and beat McClellan for the highest honors of the institution. He went into the Corps of Engineers of the army, and in that capacity served through the Mexican war, winning a higher reputation in army circles than any other officer of his grade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that these three Generals present an array of talent and skill not to be equalled on the continent.

Major-General G. W, Smith. --The President has confirmed the important commission of Major-General upon Major G. W. Smith, late Superintendent of Streets for the city of New York. General Smith is a native of Kentucky; and was one of the distinguished class of cadets that graduate at West Point in 1846. He graduated at the head of his class, and beat McClellan for the highest honors of the institution. He went into the Corps of Engineers of the army, and in that capacity served through the Mexican war, winning a higher reputation in army circles than any other officer of his grade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that thes

Major-General G. W, Smith. --The President has confirmed the important commission of Major-General upon Major G. W. Smith, late Superintendent of Streets for the city of New York. General Smith is a native of Kentucky; and was one of the distinguished class of cadets that graduate at West Point in 1846. He graduated at the head of his class, and beat McClellan for the highest honors of the institution. He went into the Corps of Engineers of the army, and in that capacity served through the Mexican war, winning a higher reputation in army circles than any other officer of his grade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that these

Major-General G. W, Smith. --The President has confirmed the important commission of Major-General upon Major G. W. Smith, late Superintendent of Streets for the city of New York. General Smith is a native of Kentucky; and was one of the distinguished class of cadets that graduate at West Point in 1846. He graduated at the head of his class, and beat McClellan for the highest honors of the institution. He went into the Corps of Engineers of the army, and in that capacity served through the Mexican war, winning a higher reputation in army circles than any other officer of his grade in the service, and was brevetted a Major. By the universal attestation of all the old army, he is a man of extraordinary abilities. Gen. Smith goes up to Manassas this morning, and will take command of the army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Gen. Beauregard retaining command of his own. Gen. Johnston will assume general command of the two columns. It may be safely said that these

From Missouri.the Confederates at St. Joseph. St. Louis, Sept. 14. --Advices from North Missouri, (through Northern sources,) state that since the withdrawal of the Federal forces from St. Joseph, the Secessionists of that region are arming again. Some 2,000 are concentrated in Andrew county, under Major Poller, and about the same number of Unionists, composed of Missourians and Iowans, under Colonels Croner and Andrews, are stationed in the same region, and both are preparing for a battle, which is shortly expected. Washington telegrams of yesterday announce that St. Joseph is now completely in the hands of the Confederates. This news confirms the following: Hannibal, Mo., Sept. 12. --All we hear confirms the previous reports that the Secessionists have full possession of St. Joseph and are doing pretty much as they please in that city. It is reported that they have taken control of the municipal affairs of the corporation, preventing egress and ingress of both

St. Joseph, the Secessionists of that region are arming again. Some 2,000 are concentrated in Andrew county, under Major Poller, and about the same number of Unionists, composed of Missourians and Iowans, under Colonels Croner and Andrews, are stationed in the same region, and both are preparing for a battle, which is shortly expected. Washington telegrams of yesterday announce that St. Joseph is now completely in the hands of the Confederates. This news confirms the following: Hannibal, Mo., Sept. 12. --All we hear confirms the previous reports that the Secessionists have full possession of St. Joseph and are doing pretty much as they please in that city. It is reported that they have taken control of the municipal affairs of the corporation, preventing egress and ingress of both goods and travelers. They have also levied heavy contributions on several stores, taking just what they want. From all we can learn the Union men and their property in St. Joseph and the surro

From Missouri.the Confederates at St. Joseph. St. Louis, Sept. 14. --Advices from North Missouri, (through Northern sources,) state that since the withdrawal of the Federal forces from St. Joseph, the Secessionists of that region are arming again. Some 2,000 are concentrated in Andrew county, under Major Poller, and aboupletely in the hands of the rebels, and demand the immediate interposition of the Federal arms to save them from annihilation. A Northern Rumor. St. Louis. Sept. 14. --Tom Harris, with 1,000 men, crossed the Missouri river at Artien crook on Tuesday last, bound for Price's army. Six hundred Secessionists, under Col. Hus were captured. Another rebel camp was broken up at Spenceburg, Parke county, on Monday, and sixteen prisoners were taken. Another. Jefferson City, Mo., Sept. 14. --A special to the Republican says the steamer Sioux City, just arrived from above there, brings the intelligence that the fight at Boonville, yesterday mo