Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-05
LATEST NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.

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REBEL ACCOUNT OF the EVACUATION OF NUN.
sons HILL.
correspondent Of the Dispatch writes from
Fairfax Sept 2sth, az follows:
81 Last night the Federals advanced upon oul
pickets, who fell back from the line by Munson',
and Mason's hills to Falls Church. The enemy
pressed forward and occupied our lines for some
distance. The 27th Virginia was In advance, b Il
on the approach Of the enemy, fell back, leaving
panv, who Were not notified Of the removal Of
the regiment by the sergeant-major who posted
them. Through the night they maintained theil
position until ordered, at halEpast this morn.
ing, to Join their regiment. Their absence gave
rise to the belief that they had been captured by
the Federals, and Major Gribsey, the officer In
command Of the 9th, Immediately started out In
pursuit Of them. As wrote in . previous letter
the night was dark and stormy, and the poor fel
lows had a dismal time Of IL; for watching fsl
Yankees a dark night. with everv thread OF
ones clothes saturated with water, with chilled
body, and with small streams trickling down
Into ones boots, Is by no means cheerful occu.
patton. They were found all right, however
very wet, cold and hungry, but with their usual
enthusiasm and vigilance undated by the storm
On approaching the regiment the "Grays" were
received with great pleasure by their companions
who supposed them lost, and cheer after cheer
burst forth at their safe return. For once, al
least, the "Grays' have had their metal tested
for II is such trying circumstances as these tina
bring out the true qualities of men.
About ~ O'Clock day a large number of the
enemy came up to Masonhs Hill, and made prepa
rations for an easy time They could be seer
smoking, chatting, playing cards and amusing
set down to dinner, Col. Tom Taylor, OF the 1s
Kentucky regiment, came up to the foot OF tbs
bill and prepared to drive them from it
The regiment was formed In line Of battle a
the foot of the hill, and two companies one Oh
either side deployed as skirmishers It was tn.
work OF moment, and the column was ordered
forward at double quick Up the hill they tum
bled with tremendous yells, and down the hill
carry them Several of the enemy's horsemer
started also, and leaping over fences at a break
neck height, made hasty tracks for the distan
Notifications. But few shots were fred on eitbe
side; one company Of the Kentuckians disc charged
their rifles at long range, and three Of the FEEDER
ais Were killed. After giving them big scare
and seeing them some distance on their journe,
home, Col Taylor withdrew from the hill Late
in the evening party of ten went back to recover
some property, ana accomplished their erranC
without being molested.
About the late affair at Lewinsville have nothing
further to say. Although the Yankees ran at thu
first ntimation of the approach Of our troops ther,
was such oosh" made Of the whole affair tba
1t did not rebound much TO our credit The hgh
was flash in the Pan-a complete "frzle, )" to us,
common but not very elegant ex precision.
As write, 1t is reported that the Federals, so
strong, have taken possession Of Falls Church
Ihe fact. or the report, has caused quite a STAN
pede among the ladies who have been board Ing
here. There is also considerable excitemen
among the residents, who know well that II tn,
town falls into Federal hands again that not ,
building will be left Falls Church is about 81,
miles from the court house.
TIE DEFENSE OF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA
Inc IhariUtte IN c. Democrat Of Monday las
says:
We learn that Gov. Clark is now doing all be
can to defend the coast, and is sending for ward
companies and regiments az fast as they can b.
pnninnpA oaha II
rotary Of War, that few well drill I'd regiment
be sent to our coast, promising TO send forward Il
virginia an equal number Of new regiments o.
North Carolina troops. But the request has no
been complied with by the Confederate Govern
ment We suppose North Carolina 10 ex pected 4
defend her coast herself, and therefore vigorou,
exertions should be made for that purpose with
out delay, which we are assured Is being done
and that liberal citizens Of the east are aid ng tn,
authorities all they can by private funds and force
MARYLAND BATTALION
The RichmOEd Examiner says there are from
500 to 900 able-bodied citizens Of MARYLAND now
In Richmond, who have called meeting to form
battalion which is To lead In an attempt to driv,
the Federal troops from their native State
THE CONFEDERATE LOAN
The Examiner says:-lt 10 thought that Con
gress will be easily Induced to pass a measure o
relief for the planters, in the case of prolonueI
the crops subscribed to the produce loan Th,
bureau charged with the neg citation of the loan
under the superintendence Of ]. d Debow
Esq, will, we understand, shortly issue anotbe
circular letter to the planters, advising them O
the prospects OF Congressional relief as there ba
been some restriction Of the action of the plant
ers, rom the apprehension that the governmen
NAV have TO resort to forced sales to their owr
prejudice and loss. Subscriptions to the loar
still continue constant. We are Informed tina
not day passes without the incident of visits o
applicants, offering to sell. not only produce bu
every other conceivable article, for Confederat,
bonds.
SECESSION IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
=, Several Of the Presbyteries of the Old Schoo
Presbyterian Church in the Confederate State,
have held their regular fall meetings, and with
out exception. have passed acts Of separation from
the General Assembly Of the church. and appoj Mt
ed delegates TO attend at Augusta, Ga , on the 4tt
OF next December, for the purpose Of forming .
General Assembly Of the Southern Confederacy
portion OF the denomination.
THE FLEET OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST
The fleet which was Off Fort Macon saws tbs
Wilmington Journal, pro badly left there last sun
day, and there are indications Of its gathering IL
tne vicinity OF Cape Fear The steamers Were of
New Inlet last week. That. 1t will be remem.
bered, Is new passage TO Wilmington coming
into Cape Fear river above Forts Johns n and
Caswell, and within eight or ten miles Of Will
mingtOn
SENDING AWAY THE SICK
IL has been reported on the streets for seyer.I
days past that In view of the pros pective
movements at Manassas, that the General com
hiobuins Los ucttfUlueu 10 BenQ from the hos
pitfalls at that point all our sick and convalescen
soldiers. The rumor was confirmed Yesterday. a.
far az the arrival Of go soldiers could add con.
frmation thereto.
THE DEFENsEs OF NOBLE
The Mobile Register says This work 10 poinp
on rapidly. The people Of Mobile have met tbs
call Of the Mayor for 200 hands with Character.
lsic liberality, and hands and money In commu.
taton have been so far freely supplied to meet the
demands. We are indebted to our Mississippi
friends for liberal offers Of negro labor
RELEASE OF MRssRs MAGRAw AND HARRIs
The Examiner says:-Messrs. Magraw and
Harris who Improperly came within our line,
from Washington, d. c., after the battle of Man
assas, on the Dist Of July, and who were detained
In custody therefor for two months past in tbi,
city, have been released bv the Secretary of w ar
nothing appearing to show that they were eithe,
allen enemies or inimical to the government o.
the Confederate States. Their position as priso
ners heretofore, should not deprive them of thei,
reputation as high minded and honorable gentle.
men In justice to them we will state a fact
communicated from a reliable source az TO Their
future destination. Mr.. Harris will leave In few
days to join his brother Kentuekians and Mr.
Magraw, native Of Maryland, will return to hi
own State
THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
IL seems that the administration Of the postal