Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-09-28
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AFFAIRS AT CAIRO.


AFFAIRS AT CAIRO.
HosT1LITIIs N MISSOURI
hiraicers Jeff Darts and S'natr.
1stiny II . HississilN 1sginsak
Mssiss;ppi Reyimest "Goes Home"
The Pony Express arrived 1t the
Station, 257 miles cast of Fort Church
i'll, yesterday, bringing the following
dispatches to the Associated Press:
VIA Orrsa SrAssox, Psei1c fslesnpA,l
| les miles west II Ksassy,
September II.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Z.
The rebel OutpOsts are now but five
miles distant from the Presidents
house, aud three miles from Arlington
Heights. At daylight this morning a
relief guard OF Federal troops was fired
upon BY considerable body Of the en-
envy, near Hunters Chapel, Oh the
Virginia side of the Potomac. AT SUM-
rise two companies OF our troops were
sent out to reconnoitrc, and discovered
that the rebels had taken position at
Bulls Cross Roads, and had thrown
forward two regiments during the
night. Three regiments are now post
ed along the little creek in wood near
Hunters Chapel. The enemy's force
on Munsons Hill is busily engaged in
drilling, and occasional shots are fired
at from them the Federal pickets.
The following is special dispatch to
the Cincinnati Commercial:
WASHINGTON, Sept. Z.
From the best judgement can form
after careful inquiry and estigation,
l am satisfied that general conflict be-
tween the opposing forces in this vicin-
ityis not impending atpresent-all New
York sensation reports to the contrary
Notwithstanding. The only possible
point of contact apparent now would
result from an attempt to dislodge the
rebels from Munson's Hill, but do
not think that is regarded as II military
necessity, or will DO Immediately uu-
dertaken.
CAIRO, Sept. Z.
Generals Pillow and Polk are at CO.
lumbus, Ky, with 1000 rebels. JEFF.
Thompson is. in Missouri directly oppO-
site, with the balance Of the forces.
800 Federal troops left to-day to rein
force Padncah, aud another regiment
follows immedi teIy.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.
Gen. Mcclellan has issued general
order, commanding more proper
observance of the Sabbath.
The War Department has received
dispatch from Gen. Roscncranz in camp
near Sutton, Va, dated September 9th,
from which it appears that all is well
with his command.
The President to-day made the fol.
lowing appointments; Charles w.
Thurston Of Indiana, Willis German Of
Minnesota, and d. ButterfieId LOT New
York Ito be Brigadier-G Generals.
John Clark! of Massachusetts, N. j.
Sappingham OF Indiana, James L. San
dersoN of California, Josial, NJ. Lucas
of the District Of Columbia, Alexander
NJ. Floyd Of Pennsylvania, Samuel
Carnage Of California. Ju,lson NJ. Sher-
man Of New York, Benjamin p. Wal.
ker Of IN llama, James p Fre,leiicks Of
New York, and EFT. Schenck of Ohio
Ito be Conimissaries Of Subsistence Of
Volunteers: with the rank Of Captain.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. I.
Considerable anxiety exists on &C.
count Of the occupation Of Hickman
and Paducah, by the opposing parties,
which has been increased by the alb
se"ce OF news from that quarter to-day.
A special dispatch to tho Cincinnati
Commercial, dated Camp Smith, Vir.
ginia, Sept. 9th, says: Gen. Rosen.
cranz left the camp yesterday, and
swept over the mountains in force.
The rebels are reported strong q few
miles ahead. Our pickets were fired q
four miles beyond 10 this morning.
The fight will come of soon. ais
LouIsvILLs Sept. 8.
The Charleston Mercury of tie 6th.
says that Capt. Coxesta Of the brig
Jeff. Davis had arrived there, and wsS ,
presented with watch, etc. The Can
tain says that for two weeks he wss
cruising for the yacht Rs6eeca, Capt
J. q. Bennett, Jr., without success.
The Charleston Obxvier at the "a, |
aays that the whole coast Of St. AuGus-
tine il blocl.ded. Il ssports that w. !
sels knded with cnl6s and fruits nm