The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-29

! ASIlIEGTON, Oct. 2l.-Gen. Stone
crossed the Potomac this morning with
one portion Of his command at Edward
Ferry, and the other at Harrison's Island.
Skirmishing began between the enemy
in uncertain numbers, and part of Gener-
al Stones command as early as nine o.
clock in the morning. and continued
without much effect until five p. NJ.
when large achievements Of the enemy
appeared upon our right which was COM
manded by Col. Baker. The Union for
ces engaged were about 1900, and were
attacked by force supposed to be from
5000 to 5000. At this juncture Col
Baker fell at the head of his brigade,
while CALAMITY cheering on his men to
the conflict. Immediately before he fell,
he dispatched Major Young to Gen Stone
to apprise him at Leesburg of the condi-
ton of affairs, and General Stone imme-
diately proceeded in person towards the
right TO take command but in the con
fusion creaied by the fall of Col. Baker,
the right wing sustained repulse with
considerable loss. Gen Stone reports
that the left wing retired in good order
tie will hold the approaches, Strong
renforcements will be sent forward to
Gen. Stone during the night.
The remains Of Col Baker were re-
moved to Poolsvlle, and will be brought
to this city on Wednesday,
PILOT KNOB, Oct. 23-The following
dispatch was received here this morning
and forwarded to Headquarters, ST.
Louis
FIELD Of BATTLE, FREpERIcKsrowS, Oct. %.
In conjunction with Col. Plummer's
command we have routed the rebels of
Thompson and Lowe, estimated at five
thousand. Their lnss was heavy. Ours
was small, and confined principally to
the first Indiana cavalry. We captured
four heavy guns. Lowe, the rebel leader
was killed. Major Gavitt and Captain
Hywan, Indiana cavalry, were killed in
a charge on a battery.
The command of Col. Plummer refer
red to above, was on Friday morning last
ordered forward by Gen. Grant from
Cape Grardeau, with instructions to
move towards Frederickstown and cut
off The retreat of Thompson's and Lowe 5
army. This force consisted Of Marsh S
18th Illinois regiment, section of Tay
lor's battery, and Stewards and Lohereus
companies of cavalry-all from Cairo.
Also a part of Plummer's llh Missouri,
a part OF Ross 2lst Illinois, and a sec
ton of Campbell's battery, all from Cape
Girardeau. The force from this point
was composed of the 38th, Col Starten
33d Illinois, Col. Harvey Dist Illinois,
Coz. Alexander 9Th Wisconsin, Col.
Murphy lst Indiana cavalry, Col Bank
er; Captain Hawkins Independent Mis-
souri, Cavalry aud four six Founders, and
two twenty four Founders cannon under
Major S;oield OF the LIST Missouri Light
Artillery
FT MONROE, Oct. 21.-A severe gale
which has prevailed has somewhat retar-
ded the preparations for the great expe-
dition. The gale is now modelating
Two hundred and fifty men of the Mass
achusets battalion, who were sent out
from Newport News this morning for lu.
81, were attacked by the rebels and stood
their ground. The lst and 7rh New
York regiments had been sent out to
support them when the steamer left for
/ Old Point.
| New YORK, Oct 22.-The Trial of the
Savannah pirates will commence in the
United States Court before Judges Ship
man aud Wilson tomorrow. Their in
dicment is for piracy.
WAsnISGroN, Oct 22.-Special to
Post Flag officer Craven has arrived
here from tie lower Potomac lie re-
ports that the river is at last effectuslIy
closed. the rebel batteries commanding
it at every point below Washingion.
Gen. Harvey still! remains in this :ity,
but it is reported that he will soon be
| assigned TO active service.
LEXINGTON, Ky, Oct. 22 "A courier
arrived at Camp Dick Robinson early
This morning. He reports fighting on
the LIST between Zollicoffer and Col Gar
rad-the latter encamped AT Camp Wild
cat with 200 men. Z1llcofier had g.
900 to 1000. He made three different
attacks during the day upon the camp,
being repulsed each time with consider.
able loss of killed aud wounded The
Federal loss is four killed and twenty
wounded. Just as the courier left Camp
Wildcat the l4th Ohio regiment and
force Of artillery arrived to reinforce
! Garrad.
New York, Oct. 24.-The steamer
Nc Clellan arrived from Southwest Pass
18th, Fort Pickens 18th, Tortugas 10th,
and Key West 10Th.
On the morning of the 9th, about half
past three o'clock, the enemy attacked
Colonel Wilson's position in force. Co.
E Sd infantry, Capt. HID, and 81 men
Co. A lst artillery, Lieut.. Laylor, 85
men in all, under Major Vodgz met the
enemy some distance above Camp Brown.
Major Vodgz was taken prisoner imme
diately. Captain Hill taking command
engaged the enemy. Our loss was TWEEN
zone wounded and eight prisoners.
The enemy's loss was much larger.
Eleven of their men We're found in one
heap.
Major Arnold arrived after daylight to
the assistance of CaDtain Hid The