from Peoria; one now moving from Cairo to Springfield; will order that to Saint Louis. They may be reluctant to go. Will telegraph earliest intelligence.

H. E. PAINE,

Brigadier-General.

SEPTEMBER 27, 1864.

Brigadier-General PAINE,

Springfield, Ill.:

Thanks. When will they leave and arrive here?

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

SPRINGFIELD, September 27, 1864.

Major General W. S. ROSECRANS:

The veterans go to Saint Louis to-morrow. The hour of departure will be telegraphed. The others are in different parts of the State. Means have been already adopted to send them, if possible, without delay.

H. E. PAINE,

Brigadier-General.

SPRINGFIELD, September 27, 1864.

Major General W. S. ROSECRANS:

Veterans started at 8 o'clock to-night. Some go by next train. Three regiments leave Chicago to-morrow if transportation is furnished. The others have not yet reported.

H. E. PAINE,

Brigadier-General.

PHILADELPHIA, September 27, 1864.

Major-General ROSECRANS,

Commanding:

Dispatch just received. Shall return at once.

A. PLEASONTON,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, MO., September 27, 1864.

Colonel CALLENDER,

Chief of Ordnance, Arsenal:

The general commanding asks how do you get along issuing arms, and could you issue any small-arms in the night, or very early in the morning, if it should be necessary?

FRANK S. BOND,

Major and Aide-de-Camp.

ST. LOUIS ARSENAL, September 27, 1864.

Major BOND,

Aide-de-Camp, Department Headquarters:

Telegram received. Getting along very well. Can issue arms night or day. Will come up to see the general this evening.

F. D. CALLENDER,

Colonel, &c.