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We have received a copy of the Baltimore Sun, of the 9th inst. The following is a summary of the latest news taken from its columns:


Federal Telegrams.

Highly Important from Missouri--Federal report of the Engagement at Belmont — heavy Losses on both Sides.

Cairo, Ill., Nov. 7.--The expedition under Gens. Grant and McClernand, from this point yesterday, landed at Belmont, Mo., three miles above Columbus, Ky., (which is on the opposite bank of the Mississippi river,) at 8 o'clock in the morning, to the number of 3,500 men.

Our troops engaged the rebels, who were about 7,000 strong, at about 11 o'clock, the battle lasting until sundown, when the rebels were driven from their entrenchments across the river, with great loss.

Their camp was burned, and their stores, with all their baggage, cannon, horses, mules, etc., and one hundred prisoners, fell into our hands. Subsequently our troops retired as the enemy received reinforcement from Columbus.

Col. Dougherty, of III., was wounded and taken prisoner. The rebel loss is not known, but must be very heavy. The Federal loss is from three to five hundred in killed, wounded and missing.


Further particulars of the battle.

Chicago, Nov. 8.
--A special Cairo dispatch says that the Federal troops cut every step of their way to the rebel camp, doing sad havoc among the enemy, capturing twelve pieces of cannon, two of which were brought away. After the destruction of the rebel camp it was ascertained that another force of rebels were crossing from Kentucky to attack our troops in the rear, when they commenced retreating. Whilst retiring they encountered the reinforcements from the Kentucky shore, causing a severe loss. As far as ascertained our losses are three hundred missing from two of the regiments. The entire loss is not yet ascertained. We lost also one gun, but took two hundred and fifty prisoners.

A flag of truce was sent to Columbus, from Cairo, with fifty wounded rebels.

Col. Lamon, of the Federal troops, is dangerously wounded.

Major McClerken was wounded and taken prisoner.

Col. Wright, of the rebel army, was killed. The loss of the enemy is said to be immense, the fire from the Federal gun-boats mowing them down while covering the retreat of the Federals.

The rebels were commanded by General Cheatham, General Polk being at Columbus. It is reported that General Johnson was wounded.

Rolla, Mo., Nov. 7.--Capt. Stevens, who left Springfield Tuesday, has reached here, and reports that on Tuesday morning the Federal pickets were to be extended beyond the old battle-ground at Wilson's Creek, the advance guard of the enemy having retreated from that position. Their advance guard at that point numbered 7,500 strong.

Gen. Wyman had been appointed Provost Marshal of Springfield and the Federal lines were strictly guarded, no person being allowed to pass West or Southwest.

The expedition under Col. Dodge, which left Rolla a few days since in quest of ex-judge Freeman's band of rebels, took possession of Houston, in Texas county, on the 4th instant, and captured a large amount of rebel property, and several prominent Secessionists, including some officers of the rebel army. A large mail for the rebel army was also captured, containing information of the position of the entire rebel force in Missouri.

Capt. Wood, with his rangers, has gone forward to Spring Valley, to attack the main body of Freeman's band, stationed there.


From Washington — affairs across the Potomac.

Washington, Nov. 8.
--On Wednesday a party of sixty rebel cavalry made their appearance at Burk's Station, on the Orange and Alexandria railroad, fourteen miles from Alexandria. On the Federal troops advancing, the enemy retired.

A reconnaissance in force from Gen. Smith's division was yesterday made in the neighborhood of Vienna. Two miles beyond that place the rebel picket guard were forty strong, beyond which they had regiments in reserve.

The wife of Dr. Hunter, who was taken prisoner on Wednesday, came within the lines of Gen. Smith's division to-day and obtained a pass to Washington.

Two privates belonging to a Pennsylvania Regiment, and commented to Gen. M division, were that in mistake on Wednesday night, and by their own comrades, while on picket duty near Pobick Creek.


Reception of the Swedish Minister by the President.

Washington. Nov. 8.
--The new Minister resident from Sweden and Norway, Edward, Count Piper, was presented to the President to-day by the Secretary of State. He addressed the President as follows:

Mr. President: The King, my august sovereign, having vouch safed to name me as his minister resident near the Government of the United States of America, I have the honor to deliver the letters which accredit me near you, Mr. President, in such capacity.

The King, my sovereign, having sincerely, at heart the desire of maintaining the good relations which have at all times subsisted between his kingdoms and the American Union, has ordered me to become, near you, Mr. President, the organ, and of the sentiments of the friendship which animate his Majesty, and of the value which his Majesty attaches to cultivating and cementing still more the relations so happily existing between the two Governments.

Upon my part, Mr. President, I shall be happy if, during the period of my mission, I may be enabled to maintain and strengthen the bonds of perfect understanding which, at all times the profit of international interests, have so happily united the two Governments, and I shall not fall, believe me, Mr. President, to give my entire zeal to contribute thereto.

To which the President replied:

Sir:
I receive with great pleasure a Minister from Sweden; that pleasure is enhanced by the information which preceded your arrival here, that his Majesty, your Sovereign, had selected you to fill the mission upon the ground of your derivation from an ancestral stock identified with the most glorious era in your country's noble history, and your own eminent social and political standing in Sweden.

This country, sir, maintains, and means to maintain, the rights of human nature, and the capacity of man for self-government.

The history of Sweden proves that this is the faith of the people of Sweden, as we know that it is the faith and practice of their respected Sovereign.

Rest assured, therefore, that we shall be found always just and fraternal in our transactions with your Government, and that nothing will be omitted on my part to make your residence in this capital agreeable to yourself and satisfactory to your Government.


Political mission of distinguished citizens to Europe.

Washington, Nov. 8.
--Archbishop Hughes left New York for Europe on Wednesday, and Mr. Thurlow Weed was to have left by the steamer of to-day. It was understood that they will be followed in a few days by Bishop Mclivaine, Protestant Episcopal Church of Ohio, and the Hon. Edward Everett, of Massachusetts. The simultaneous visit of these gentlemen to Europe seems to be made with the approval of the Government, as they all have recently been here in consultation with the President and Cabinet.


Gen. Scott on the war.

New York, Nov. 8.
--Lieutenant-General Scott received the members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Union Defence Committee to-day. He spoke highly of the President, Gen. McClellan, and General Hallock, saying that under the command of the two latter, and the Brigadier Generals, he had no doubt our armies would be led to victory, and he had also no doubt they would achieve an honorable peace within a few months.


Destructive fire at St. Louis.

St. Louis, Nov. 7.
--The bagging factory of John Bull, at the corner of Mullaughly st., and the levee, with about 1,000 bales of hemp, was burned this morning. The loss amounted to about $120,000, on which there is but a small insurance.


Arrest of Matthew J. Maury.

Cleveland, Nov. 6.
--Matthew J. Miury of New Orleans, was arrested here to-day by United States Marshal Bell. His trunk contains a large number of letters to parties in the rebel States.


Destruction of a Lake propeller by fire--twenty Lives lost.

Chicago. Nov. 7.
--The propeller Hunter, of the Buffalo and Chicago line, was burned this morning, while lying opposite the ware-house of Sturgis, Smith & Co. The boat was valued at $40,000, and fully insured.

Twenty persons, whose names are unknown, and supposed to be deck hands, were lost.


Wisconsin election — large Democratic gains.

Milwaukee, Nov. 7.
--Late returns show large Democratic gains in Racine county, which usually gives 1,000 Republican majority, but is now supposed to have gone Democratic. The result is very close, and only the official returns can settle it.


Election in Kansas.

Leavenworth, Nov. 6.
--The election yesterday for county and a portion of the State officers passed off quietly. In this county the officers are about evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats.


From San Francisco.

San Francisco, Nov. 6.
--The steamer Uncle Sam has arrived from Panama.

Trade was dull to-day. Isthmus butter 27½ cents; lard 13½ cents; candles heavy.

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