Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-18
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owDrw OF THE MARCH.

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afternoon SAYS the column of the extreme
right is commanded by Gen. Hunter; the
right center by Gen. Tyler, and consists OF the
Maine first and the first and third Connect
cut regiments, under Col. Keyes, the New
York second, and the first and second Ohio
regiments, under Brigadier General Schenck,
and the New York thirteenth, sixty ninth, and
seventy.nintb, and the first Wisconsin, under
Col Corcoran, probably with Sherman's bat
terry and six pieces of the New York eighth
and, also, a detachment of the second cavalry
under Capt. Harrison and Lieut., Tompkins
Gen Tyler's column bivouacked last night in
and around Vienna, four and a half miles from
Fairfax Court House.
Col Niles, of the army, commands the left
center colum, and among other troops, he has
more than $500 regulars He probably moved
up by way of the Little river turnpike yester-
day afternoon, to join within five miles OF Fair
fax Court House, if not nearer. A portion OF
the troops forming his command were two
hours passing Bailey's cross roads, yesterday
afternoon, the intersection OF the Columbia
with the Little river turnpike.
Col Heinzelman commands the column ON
the extreme LETT, composed of the New York
others, including the regular cavalry and light
artillery. His route was by the way of the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and the
country road in that vicinity. A portion of it
doubtless reste4 last night at Springfield sta
ton,
Falls Church was occupied last night by a
portion of Gen. Tyler's rear. There must
be at least $4,000 troops actually upon the
march under Gen. Mcdowell, exclusive Of his
reserve, which is still resting in and around
his late entrenchment.
From nighttall last night, the city was full
of rumors that Beauregard had abandoned
Fairfax Court House without firing gun,
but no such Information of a reliable character
had reached the department up to II o'clock
this morning, though that course on his part
was not unlocked for.
Col Hunters division proceeded doubtless
By way OF the Leesburg turnpike and by way
of Langley to the neighborhood of Vienna,
there to form junction with Gen. Tyler.
This morning the march of tue grand column
of some 25, 900 men started before aybreak
THE FORWARD MOVEMENT.
WASHINGTON, July 17.-Great anxiety is
felt to hear from Fairfax. 1t is understood
that an attack was to be made at eight this
morning. and the enemy would be assailed at
once in flank and front There is no news of
a battle yet. 1t is currently reported that Fair
fax is occupied.
Early in the morning siege train was sent
out on the Fairfax road, each gun being drawn
by six horses. The artillery was followed by
a number OF wagons, containing immense
supp lies of ammunition. The scene on the
Columbia turnpike road was unusually inter
estng in consequence of the brisk movement
of the Rhode Islanders, who were preceded by
500 regular cavalry and battery of mounted
artillery. In the same division march Raw
sons battery and the West Point battery Col.
Ellsworth's Zouaves marched on foot on the
line of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
early yesterday morning. Later in the day,
two trains OF cars loaded with soldiers moved
over the same road. The brigade under Col
Howard, consisting OF the third, fourth, and
fifth Maine, and Vermont regiment, moved
in the afternoon. Col Wilcox's brigade OF
Michiganders moved during the day.
NEW YORK, July IA Washington dis
patch to the Commercial says that messen
ger to the war department states that Fairfax
Court House was occupied at sunrise, the reb.
els having previously abandoned the place.
The forward movement OF the troops has
nearly cleared out the hospital. The sick are
unwilling to be out ofthe ranks when an action
is anticipated. Last tight the picket guard.
extending seven miles beyond the camp,
brought in eleven prisoners belonging to the
Prince William county militia, who were or
dered on picket duty with whatever arms they
could collect. They reported two companies
of rebel cavalry at Occoquan. The prisoners
say they are Unionsts and escaped into our
lines to avoid impressnent.
RuNrI II.
15-Rea the agent of the Associated Press,
has been honorably discharged and has Joined
the advance column of the army under a spec.
ial permit from Gen. Patterson, who gave as
a reason for the arrest that Reas knowledge of
the military affairs and topography of the val
ley rendered his dispatches calculated to give
information desirable to be withheld from the
public. The army now having moved he is
given the largest liberty.
The army moved, Monday morning, 25 900
strong, for Winchester. encamping on Bunker
Hill at night, which they took after a slight
skirmish with rebel cavalry, routing them and
arresting two Some of the rebels were
wounded, but they were carried off. The
march will be resumed Tuesday morning, and
the troops will encamp in the vicinity OF VIM
chester the same night. 1t is said that john
st0n has masked batteries between Bunker
Hill aud Winchester, but this is doubted GEN
Patterson and his staff left Martinsburg Mon
day morning with the troops.
The first Pennsylvania regiment is guarding
Martinsburg, and two Pennsylvania regiments
of reserve are now moving towards Williams
port, Thus experienced troops will be thrown
to the front. The present opinion is that
johnson will skirmish heavily, but with no
pitched battle.
HARPER's FERRY, Wednesday COL Ken.
ley's Maryland regiment is guarding the canal
from WilIiamsport to this place. A party of
forty thee Union men, from Loudon county,
forded the river at Point of Point of Rocks to
day, seeking protection from forced enlist
ment. More than hundred have arrived
within few days. The canal will be open to
Washington, Friday where coal is wanted.
THE REBELS DRIVEN FROM FAIR
FAX COURT HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, July 17-Eveniag Ex-senator
Lane, ant, Representatives Vandever, Cofax,
Verrc, Wd.Soo.,urn, and Porter, went with the
advance gusql to Fairfax this morning, and
returned ar this evening, having LETT that
village at half past 4 this afternoon. They
report that the skirmishers reached Fairfax
Court House at 1l.30 to-day, and the advance
guard entered the village exactly at noon