The Shasta courier., 1861-11-02
~ TELEGRAPH TO THE COURIER.
From our Extra Of Saturday last.

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Baltimore, Oct. l9th.-The venerable
Thos. Wildey, the founder ofOdd Fellowship
in the United States, died suddenly to-day.
Washington, Goth, 1861. is stated that
johnson and Beauregard intend to make no
stand this side of Centerville, on the heights
of which, if followed, however, they will op-
pose the Union forces for while, but when
pressed will fall back upon Manassas.
The Department of the West is be re Or
ganized and Fremont removed.
Jefferson City, 2O.-Lexington, Missouri,
has been surprised and captured by $50
Union men, under j. White. The secession
force numbered 300.
WASHINGTON, Oct 21.-Gen. Stone crossed
the Potomac this morning with one portion of
his command at Edwards Ferry, and the
other at HARRISON Island Skirmishing be-
gan in uncertain numbers, with part of Gen.
Stones command as early as nine O'Clock in
the morning, and continued until five O'Clock
P. NJ, when large reinforcements of the
enemy appeared on our right wing, which
was commanded by Col. Baker. The Union
forces engaged were about 800 and were
attacked by force supposed to be about
5000. At this juneture Col. Baker fell at
the head of his Brigade, while calamity lead
ing his men. Immediately before he fell he
dispatched Maj. Young to Gen. Stone, to ap-
prize him of the condition of affairs. Gen.
Stone went Immediately in person, towards
the regiment to take command, but in the
confusion created by the fall of Col. Baker,
the right wing sustained repulse with con-
siderable loss. Gen. Stone says the right
wing retired in good order. He will hold
the approaches thereto. Strong reinforce
ments will be sent to Stone during the night.
The remains Of Col. Baker will be removed
to Pooleville, and will be buried in this city
on Wednesday.
FREDERIcksrowN, No., Oct. 22d.-In con-
junction with Cotter's command from Cape
Girardeau, we have routed the rebels under
Thompson and Lowe, estimated at 500. Our
loss is small, and confined principally to the
Third Indiania cavalry. We had four guns.
Lowe, the rebel, was killed in charge.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22d.-The death of
COL Baker has created intense excitement in
this city; flags are at half mast. The great
est anxiety prevails to hear further details of
the engagement. Much anxiety also exists
in regard to the Colonel's regiment, which is
composed chiefly of Philadelphians. 1t is
said that 150 Mississippi rifles were aimed at
Col. Baker when he fell Gen. Harney is
stationed in the city of Baltimore.
LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 22d.-A courier ar
rived at camp early to-day, and reported
fighting on the 2lst between Zollicoffer and
Col. Girrard The latter was entrenched at
camp "W.ld Cat" with 1,20O men. Zolli-
Golfer had between 5000 and 1000. He
made three different attacks during the day
upon the camp, being repulsed each time
with considerable loss in killed and wounded.
just as the messenger left, the 18th Ohio
and a force of artillery arrived to reinforce
Girrard.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22d-The Washington
Stars account of the fight says that both
wings were attacked, bnt the enemy was re-
pulsed, whereupon they disappeared. About
o'clock P. NJ. the right wing found itself
confronted by nearly 4, 900 of the enemy un-
der Con. Adams with artillery.
Col. Baker gallantly essayed the charges
in which he was killed. The officer in COM
mand Immediately ordered the men to fall
back to the river, where they could be sup
ported very conveniently by Gen. Stone
the portion of the army that effected a
crossing.
The men obeyed in good order, carrying
off all the dead and wounded. On reaching
the position selected, the right wing turned,
though under fire of the enemy, which grad
ually Stacked up till midnight, when it ceas-
cd. Throughout the night Gen. Stones COM
mand crossed the river and threw up tempo
rary works that rendered his position secure,
and enabled him to protect the crossing of
division of Gen. Banks to their aid in the
movement.
Evans attacked Col. Baker in front and on
both flanks.
information thus far this morning is that
Gen. Banks army arrived at the Maryland
landing of Edwards Ferry last night, and
have been crossing the river since daylight.
The President was greatly affected by the
death of Col. Baker.
Major General Mcclellan left for General
Banks headquarters in the field this morn
ing.
The fight was a desperate one, and large
numbers were killed on both sides, although
the enemy was much larger than ours 1t
is regretted that Col Baker should have en-
gagged the enemy. According to reports, ne
was ordered to make reconnaissance, and II
attacked to fall back and not fight.
Col Baker made his will on Saturday last,
and deposited it with Col. Webb, and when
he left for the field he said. shall partlci,
pate in the battle in As hours. If fall
request you to take charge of my body-p
An effort is being made to supersede ten.
Mcclellan with Gen. Halleck, who is ON his
way from California. This change would
create new revolution in military and civil
circles.
The Times's dispatch says at Cabinet
meeting to day it was decided not to inter