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From Kentucky and Missouri Eagerness of McCulloch's troops for a fight — the late engagement of Gen. Jeff. Thompson--the collision of forces at Greenville, &, &c. The following intelligence from the contending forces in Kentucky and Missouri we gather from our Southern exchanges: Thompson — particulars of recent Engagements, &c. An interesting letter appears in the Memphis Appeal, of the 29th ult., dated "Columbus, Ky., Oct. 26," from which we extract the following: The current of news has been almost stagnant here recently, though the waters were again "troubled" yesterday afternoon by the arrival at headquarters of a courier from Ben. McCulloch and one from Gen. Jeff. Thompson. Mr. Connor, the courier from McCulloch, brings information that the command is now in Benton county, on the Osage river, some 430 miles from here, and in communication with Gen. Price, though these two Generals have not yet see fit to form a conjunction.--McCulloch's tro
ort has the following: Brilliant charge of General Fremont's body Guard upon two thousand rebels. St. Louis, Oct. 27.--The following dispatch was received here this evening: Headquarters, in the Field, Near Harmansville, Mo., Saturday, Oct. 26. Capt. McKeever, Asst Adj't Gen'l: Yesterday afternoon, Maj. Seagoyne, at the head of my guard, made a most brilliant charge upon a body of the enemy, drawn up in line of battle, at their camp at Springfield, 2,000 or 2,200 strong. He odds is a noble example to the army.--Our advance will occupy Springfield to-night (Signed,) J. C. Fremont, Major-General Commanding. Gen. Fremont's body-guard numbers three hundred. Official report of the victory. Springfield, Saturday Oct. 26. --The following is a special dispatch to the St. Louis Republican: The following dispatch has been received, announcing a most brilliant victory at Springfield by Gen. Fremont's body guard, numbering 150 men: Five Miles ou
e following: Disastrous rout of the rebels at Romney. New Creek, Va., October 27. --Gen. Kelly marched from this point on Friday night, and attacked Romney yesterday afternoon, routing the enemy, capturing many prisoners, three pieces of cannon, and all their wagons and camp equipage. The rebels retreated toward Winchester. Our loss is trifling. That of the enemy has not been ascertained. Gen. Kelly's official report. Washington, Sunday, Oct. 27. --Lieut. Gen. Scott to-day received the following dispatch, dated: Romney, Va., Saturday, Oct. 26, P. M. --In obedience to your orders, I moved on this place at 12 o'clock last night, attacked the enemy at 3 o'clock this afternoon and drove in their outposts; and after a brilliant action of two hours, completely routed them, taking all their cannon and much of their camp equipage, and many prisoners. Our loss is but trifling, but cannot say to what extent Brig. Gen. E. F. Kelly, Commanding.
uthern ports to the commerce of the world, and thus satisfy all demands, and obviate all difficulties about a supply of cotton, and the efficiency of the blockade. Fourthly — To form unclei in the Confederate States, near which the long-suppressed loyalty and good sense of the people may find safe and appropriate expression, and encourage and stimulate this reactionary feeling, of which we have seen such remarkable and encouraging manifestations in North Carolina. Fortress Monroe, Oct. 26--The fleet sails to-morrow. One hundred thousand rations have been distributed to the fleet, and sealed orders have been given. Several transports, with men and horses on board, have suffered severely during the gale which has prevailed during the past few days. Absconding of Captain Dupont's Private Secretary. New York. Oct. 29. --The Tribune says its correspondent on board the Naval Expedition writes from Hampton Roads, that the private secretary of Commodore Dupont has
the arrival of the stranger, and during the day the Emperor's Consul took the steamer Aid and proceeded down the bay, a boat from the war vessel meeting the Aid inside the harbor. A second boat from the Frenchman in the meantime reached the city in charge of an officer, and having on board W. E. Molyneaux, the British Consul at Savannah, and lady, who were passengers from New York. The man-of-war is the steam corvette Prony, commanded by Captain De Fontanges. She sailed from New York October 26th, and has touched off this bar to communicate with the Consul. She is armed with six guns. From the coast of North Carolina. The Wilmington (N. C.) Journal, of the 1st inst., says: From present indications it would appear that the Federal fleet has already, or is about collecting, off our bars. Pickets who left Camp Wyatt this morning, at 2 o'clock, report heavy cannonading in the direction of Fort Caswell, previous to their departure. Similar reports are said to have bee