The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-09-07
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FROM WASHINGTON.

FROM WASHINGTOv.
Probable Engagement Across the EsofO-
nac---Hengy Cannonnding Henr5 from
Georgetown Heights.
WAsHSGroN, Sept. 6-Gentlemen who returned
from Georgetown Heights since one o'clock to, da y
report that heavy and continuous firing could b.
heard between eleven and twelve ocirck.
They counted during that time over one hun
dred reports. Some appeared tn be in the vicinity
of Munson's Hill, and others above tho Chain
Bridge. Previous to the firing a balloon was yisi-
bic tor an hour over Fort Curcoran.
On It's being lowered a bright calcium light was
exhibited from high point, the coors, red, white
and blue being distinctly visible at distance of not
less than seven miles. Immediately the light
being eXtingushed the firing commenced. The
occasion OF the firing has nos yet been asceraned
here
Affairs Across the Eotomac--Battery Prac-
ice--MOvements Oi the Confederatcs.
The reporter ot the Associated Press made n re-
connosance to-day along the whole frontier of the
Federal army in Virginia, from a point opposite
the Chain Bridge, to Alexandria.
The heavy firing heard this morning was from
battery practice, which persons miles distant con-
Strued into an engagement, battle having from
day to day been predicted by many, owing to the
near approach of the two armies.
The C0nederates have taken up position on n
hill about ne mile south of, and commanding the
residences OF Gilbert Nsndernccker, and Gilbert
FandeTberger, four miles from the Chain BRIDGE
ihey have erected earth works the hill and hOs
"t these houses occupied by'our pickets while
the rickets of the enemy are clearly within sight
The firing between them and us is frequent, each
party avaiiHg themselves of every opportunity tor
shot. 1t is feared that the Con nfederates intend
Smelling those houses which belong to well-known
Union men.
Last night while on picket duty in the neigbbor
hood OF the residence of Mr. Vandernecker Sergeant
lreus and private William Fugarty, of company
9th Massachusetts, regiment, were taken pris ners
Gen. Mcclellan crossed the Long Bridge last night
and passed along the outposts of the army, return
ing by way OF the Chain Bridge, to personally sat-
q he pf atll lirs nd riy
back IN " Washington before midnight.
Narrow Escape.
An anonymous teegraphic despatch to the re-
porter ot the Associated Press dated Chain Bridge
says that Capt. Strong, of the I'd regiment Wscon-
sin Volunteers, had narrow escape this morning.
lie was on picket duty three miles in front of our
lines on the Virginia side Of the river opposite the
Chain bridge. Being mounted aud in advance of
has men, he was suddenly surrounded and taken
prisoner by six Contederates-four infantry and
two cavalry.
Alter taking him short distance to the rear,
they demanded bis pistols thinking this his only
cnance OF escape, he drew revolver, fired and shot
two OF his captoTs Then putting spurs to his |
horse he started for camp in full run. The remain
der OF the party fired upon him, one ball passing
through his canteen, and another through his coat
grazing the skin; and third through his left |
cheek, passing out his mouth. Nevertheless he |
ternnon, ready again to enter upon duty, Cant /
Strong fought bravely at Bull Run
The Pennsylvania Troops
WAsHTHGToN Sept 6.-Hon. Joseph Covoda ar
rived here to day, and effected an arrangement so
as TO prevent any conflict between the Federal and
Pennsylvania State authorities. Governor Curtin !
will be instructed to commission all the regiments
from that State now in the field and those author
lied to be raised in Pennsylvania by the War De- !
partment, giving all volunteers the benefit of the
STATE appropriations, while the United States viii, .
clothe and ganize them.
Washington Items.
WASHINGTON, Sept 4 1t is probable thateilher
Gov. Briggs, "f Massachusatts, or MI PARTRIDGE of
Maryand, will be chosen Umpire of the New aran-
ada and United States Commission. All the cases
for Indemnity arising from the Panama riots and /
massacre ot April, 1856, have been filed up tohe
Isl instant. New Granada has, by the Conventhn,
three months in which to take testimony aDdor |
this hr Carlisle, the counsel for that republic will
probably avail himself. Judge Dean and Hm
cases, and lions. Revcrdy Johnson and Trumn
Smith, and Mcssrs. Davidgc and Cox, Of Washing
ton. are counsel for other parties.
The War Department yesterday sent an order to .
Gen, Wool to permanently held IIatteras Inlet.
The Pension Bureau has already commenced per
50n'ng soldiers wounded during the present war
The new steamer Pensacola will leave heron a
few dayt, probably for New York.
The War Department is receiving troops 8 last
as they can be conveniently armed and Ssigned
Positions.
=, Vommodore Stringham transacted his business at
thn Navy Department to-day.
lhumaS, VINO was arrested as philtlcal .
prlS9net has been released, on the ground that he
Is hrlt'4l subject, and has committed no offence
iF"ieSso' Lowe, from his balloon reconnaissance,
reports the position Of the Confederate army as :
ABOUT 'e same as it was three days ago. ,s.,,
Munsoo flnights are still occupied by them.
Wh! w nave planled two heavy pieces of ordn.ncc
The Confederate pickcts conlinne to fire at the
mouse oi Mary Hal, ou the right of Bars Cross
foadS, where our pickets are sheltered
a Al order was Issued to-day for the shooting Of
so'oler next Monday, for sleeping at his pot.