The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-11-06

New York OF the details OF the great naval ex |
petition. 1t will .urprise 10 one to hear that
newsboy was arrested this morning BY our picket
this side of Fairfax, with an unsold quantity of
the New York Times of Saturday, which he vas
going to market among the rebels.
Secretary Cameron has authorized the estab. I
Iishnent of depot for prisoners of war at John.
sons Island, in SaLdusky Bay, Lake Erie. An
experienced builder of Sandusky has contracted
to erect seventeen buildings. capable of accom-
modating 1000. They are to be finished by De |
cember 10, at cost not to exceed 81, 900.
The following is from q refugee from Lees |
burg: When the intention of throwing the Fed |
eral troops across the Potomac river 6rst became
apparent, the rebel force in the neighborhocd |
offer any resistance. Reinforcements, however,
coming up from back OF Leesburg. and with the
force thus gathered, not altogether exceeding
5000, il was resolved to make stand Both
parties, it was admitted at Leesburg, fought des
perately. The Confedeistes feared they would
De surrounded by a large force, which it was an
tic pated Banks would throw across the ferry,
just above where the battle was fought, and thus
most desperate efforts were made 10 defeat Col
Baker before the expected reinfOrcements .:
Banks could come to his relief. Our informant
saw over 100 rebels dead. Numerous farm
houses were occupied as temporary hospitals.
The number OF Federal soldiers captured our in
iormant did not know. He saw one party Of
. taken off but he understood that Two other
equals had previously been sent away. The ex-
peclation at first prevailed that the National
troops " uld DC able to advance in overw helm
lug numbers to Leesburg, and created the utmost
excitement among the Unouists, Of whom there
are a large number in the vicinity, who we're
prepared to receive and welcome the army,
whilst many Of the prominent secessionists made
preparations to leave. After the battle the reb-
els rapidly hurried up reinforcements. Ii 10 nov
estimated that theytad from 10000 to $4,000
men at Leesburg aud Waterford.
The Government has been furnished with the
following dispatch:
HEADQUARTERS NEAR MEANWHILE, Oct 26.
To Capt McKiver, Assistant Adj General
Yesterday afternoon Major ZAgoni. at the head
OF my guards made most brilliant charge upon
body Of the enemy drawn up in line Of battle
in their camp in Springfield, 1000 or 1900
strong He completely routed them, clearing
,hsm from the town, hosting the national Gag
upon the court house, and retired upon q rein.
torcement which he has already joined Our
loss was not great This successful charge
against such very large odds is a noble example
to the army. Our advance will occupy Spring.
field to night.
| (Signed) j. G. FREMONT,
Msjor General Commanding.
| FremOnt's body guard numbered 800.
| The Government is rapidly preparing for en-.
fore ne the confscaton law passed by the last Con-
gress. Attachments we're served against some
furniture belonging to man named Shields, who
is Captain in the rebel army, ana owns q num-
Der of houses and lots in Washington. This is
not to be special case If the law lie sustained
Government will at once proceed to con6scate
property of every known rebel as fast a. it comes
within jurisdiction of our arms.
The folio ing letter from Garibaldi, has been
received BY the U. s. Consul, at Antwerp:
| CAPREREA, Sept. 10th. 1851.
inform you that shal not be able to 20 10 IL:
United States at present 1 do not doubt of the
triumph Of the cause of the Union, aud tina,
shortly, but il the war should unfortunately con.
tinue in your beautiful country, shall overcome
; all obstacles which detain me and hasten to the
defense Of people who are dear to me.
| (Sigued) GARlBALDI.
| To Mr.. Qaiggle, U. S. Consul at Antwerp.
The First Regiment of FusiIeers, in rendex
vous at Marshall, is full, and contains $50 men
above the maximum number.
| Positive information is received that recent oc
currences tive OccasOned division of the rebel
army of tie Potomac. Large roiuforcements
have been sent to Leesburg with the expectation
of renewal Of the attack on that point; also
that immense forces have been congrega,ed al
Norfolk, under the impression that the expedi
ton fitting out in Chesapeake Bay was intended
to make a demonstration there. The centre oil
much weakened by the Withdrawal OF these for.
ces on the rioht and. left. Gen. johnson is the
commanding General. Beauregard commando
the forces opposite Washington, and GUSTAV.
W. Smith commands the forces at Leesburg.
| 1t was stated tina, rumor was current at Rich
mond few DAYS ago. that an important advance
movement of the whole rebel army was to be
made before the first of November, but perhaps
the fight at Balls Bluff, and the sailing of the
great laval expedition have rendered . change
Of programme necessary.
| The FIST telegraphic message from the Pacific
to the Atlantic was sent by Chief Justice Field,
Of California, to the President, as follows:
| SASFRANc:sco, Oct 24-7:40 P. n.
To ABRAHAM LINCOLN. President of the o. S.
In the temporary absence OF tie Governor oil
the State, am requsted to send you the frs,
message which will be transmitted over the
wires Of the telegraph line which connects the
Pacific with the Atlantic States. The people Of
California desire to cong, stuate YOU upon the
completion OF the great work. They believe
1t will be the means Of streI gthening the attach
ment which binds both the East and the Yves,
TO the Union, aud they desire in this, the first
message across the Continent, to express their
loyalty to that Union and their deter mination to
stand by the Government in this its day Of Trial
They regard that Government with affection, and
will adhere TO il under all fortunes
l>lgaedl STEPHEN J. FIELD,
Chief Justice of California
| This message was received at Washington BY
the President at 1880 A. NJ. on the 25th.
Among other things accomplis led BY Gov.
Yates. at bis recent Washington visit, was secur
ing Is field batteries, consisting of the 6nes,
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