Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-26
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the United States, died very suddenly this
morning.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 90. 1t is stated john
ston and Beauregard intended to make no
stand this side Of Centerville, on the flights
of which, however, if followed. they would
oppose the Union forces for a while, but when
pressed, weuld retire to their old position be-
yond Bull Run.
Ministers at London and Paris assert posi-
lively that neither of those Governments has
entered into arrangements with Spain's eX-
pediton against Mexico. Government has
been assured that the object of these Powers
is merely to protect their citizens and obtain
reparation for past outrages.
JEFFERSON CITY, Oct 2O.-Lexington, Mis-
souri,, has been surprised and captured 10y
$50 Union men under j. White. The seces-
sion force numbered 800 men,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2l.-A writ of habeas
corpus was serve ed yesterday by city law
yer, upon Provost Marshal Porter-the Pres
ident having instructed the Marshal of the
District to serve no such writ--the District
being practically under martial law. The
lawyer was promptly arrested, and District
Judge Herrick, before whom the writ was
returnable. has been placed under surveil-
lance and his pay stopped.
Rumors prevail that Fairfax Court House
had been evacuated, and it is SO announced
in this evenings Star, but information from
the advance shows it to be incorrect On the
contrary, the indctions are that the rebels in
large force are in the rear of Fairfax, and
are reinforcing the rebel army at Leesburg.
Gen. Stone crossed the Potomac this morn
ing with one portion Of his command, at Ed.
wards Ferry, and the other at Harrison Is
land. Skirmishng began between the enemy
in uncertain numbers and part of en-. Stones
command as early as nine o'clock in the
morning, and continued with much effect un-
I'll five Z. NJ. when large reinforcements of
the enemy appeared upon our right, which
commanded by Colonel Baker. The
Union forces engaged were about l,S00 and
were attacked by force supposed to be from
5000 to G,000. At this iuncture, Col Baker
fell at the head of his brigade while gallant
ly leading his men. Immediately before he
fell he dispatched Major Young to General
Stone to apprise him of the condition Of af-
fairs and General Stone Immediately pro-
ceeded in person towards the right, to take
command but IN the confusion created by
the fall of Col. Baker, the right wing sus-
tanned repulse with considerable loss Gen.
Stone reports that the right wing retired in
good order. lie will hold the approaches to
to General Stone during the night. The re
mains of Col. Baker were removed to Pools
vile, Md, and will be brought to this city
Wednesday.
The Harriet Lane arrived from Indian
Head last night and reports new batteries
being erected at Matthias Point The Free
born and Island Belle, in making reconnois-
sances at that point yesterday. threw some
shot into the woods. The fire was returned.
Immediately thereHpon the woods and the
trufh were cleared away, exposing the bat
teriee to view. Vessels in passing are obliged
to hug the shore and are exposed to fire from
distance of four or five miles in doubling
the Point. The rebels have a number of
seine boats and long boats concealed in creeks
aud iolets between Aqua Creek and Aqua
Bay, aud are busy building launches, either
with view to cross into Maryland or seize
vessels coming up. The report needs confr-
maton
The rumor that Lumber of vessels bound
down have beea taken uy r-Lels :. ua-
founded
Reliable accounts from the upper Potomac
this morning state that our troops returned
TO their positions in far better order than an
ticipated, and held the Virginia side Of the
Potomac.
Judge Merrick too day sent letter to his
brother Judges Of the Circuit Court relative
TO his arrest. Soldiers guard him in his own
house as prisoner.
FREDEgrCKsrowN, (Mo, J oct. % In con-
junction with G,tter's command from Cape
Girar9eao, We have routed the rebels of
Thompson and Lowe, estimated at 500. Our
loss is small and confined principally to the
Third Indiana Cavalry. We had four heavy
guns Lowe, the rebel, was killed in charge
en- IA battery.
PntLADELpHtA, Oct. 22.-The death of Col.
Baker has created intense excitement in this
city. Flags are shrouded and at half mast
The greatest anxiety prevails to hear further
details of the engagement; much anxiety is
also felt in regard to the California regi-
,nent which is composed mostly of Phila-
delphans.
The Circuit Court has commenced the trial
of W. W. Smith pirate of the jeff. Davis
who was captured on board the schooner
Six of the jury have been selected.
The following is an extract from a cores
pondence of the Philadelphia Exchange;
Steamer Flag was off Charleston on the
10th We saw ship standing in intending
TO run the blockade. We pursued her She
was run ashore and all hands escaped before
overaking her. We boarded, and it was the
Watson of Philadelphia, but now owned in
Charleston. from Liverpool, laden with salt,
flannel and blankets. The best articles were
taken out and the ship fired. She was near
ly consumed when the Vandalia sailed. All
we'll on the Flag
WAsHtNGroN, Oct 22d-Flag- g-oflicer Cra-
ven has Just arrived from lower Potomac, lie
reports the river at last effectively closed,
and batteries commanding il at every point
below Washington.
General Harvey is state ned in the city of
Baltimore 1t is reported he will soon be as
signed active service.
The Court to-day made an order directing
General Porter to show cause why he had or.
dered the arrest of Judge Merrick, thus OBJ
structing the course of justice.
LEXINGTON, (ky Oct. 22d-A courier ar
rived at camp Dick Robinson" early this
morning, and reports fighting on the DIST be-
latter was epcamped at camp Wild Cat with
1900 men Zollicofer had from 5000 to L.
600 He made three different attacks during
the day upon the camp, being repulsed each
time with considerable loss in killed and
wounded Just the courier left camp Wild
Cat the 18th Ohio and force of artillery ar
rived to reinforce Garrard.
WAsuINGToN, Oct. 22d-The Washington
Stars account of the fight at Edwards Ferry
says that both wings were attacked as early
as o'clock A. NJ but the enemy was repuls-
ed wherever they appeared. About five
o'clock p. NJ. the right wing found itself con-
fronted by nearly 1000 of the enemy, under
General Evans, with artillery. Gen. Baker
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