, 1861-11-07

The venerable Thomas Wildly, the founder Of
ODD Fellowship in the United States, died sud-
denly to-day.
f WASHINGTON, Oct GOTH
Il is stated that johnson and Beauregard in.
tend TO make no stand this side Of Centervle,
on the right Of which, however, If followed,
they will oppose the Union force for while, but
when pressed, will return to their old position at
Bull Run.
The Department of the West is to be reor.
eanized, and Fremont removed.
JEFFERSON Cry, Oct goth.
Lexington CIissouri) has been surprised and
CAPTURED by 100 Union men under j. White.
The secession force numbered 800 men.
WAsHISGToS, Oct 21st
Gen. Stone crossed the Potomac this morning
with one portion of his command, at Edwards
Ferry, and the other at Harrison Island. Skir-
mishing began between the enemy in uncertain
numbers and part Of Gen. Stones command, at
nine o'clock this morning, and continued with
effect until 8 PM, when large reinforements Of
the enemy appeared on our right, which was
commanded by Col Baker. The Union force en-
gagged numbered about 800, and were attacked
by force supposed n be about 5000. At this
iuncture Col Baker fell at the head Of his com
mand, while calamity leading his men. Tmme-
diately before be fell he dispatched Maj. Young
to Gen. Stone, to apprise him Of the condition of
affairs, and Gen. Stone Immediately proceeded
in person toward the right to take command,
but in the confusion OccasOned by the fall OF
Col Baker, the right wing sustained a repulse
with considerable loss. Gen. Stone says that
the right wing retired in good order. lie will
hold the approaches thereto. Strong reinforce
ments will be sent during the night.
The remains Of Col. Baker were removed to
pooivilIe MARYLAND and viii he brought 10 this
city on "Wednesday.
FREpERrEroS, Oct, %.
Z, oor,,r.,;or With Co,,or,s command from
r,.na C;ysrdean wa have ron,ed the rehels of
Thpn,nson snd Low es,;mo,rd Al ZOO. Onr loss
!. s.mail "nd nod nr;nc;nallv N Tho al Indi.
a.. rs";msn, we bad enr Suns Low Tho
80 - 49,. .L;i,.d n cho,oo on a ha,,.r,,
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rHLApE'n'A' oct 20
TIL death Of Baker caused intense excite
Tnent in this city flags are shrouded and at half
mast. The greatest anxiety prevails to hear
further details Of the engagement Much anx-
ietY is also felt IN regard to the California reei-
ment, composed mostly Of PhIadelphians. Il is
said 100 Mississippi rifles were aimed at COL
Baker when he fell.
Gen, Harvey Is stationed in the city of Balti-
more. Iii reported that he will soon be assign
ed 10 active service.
iExNcroS. Oct e3.
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oS s"eI s..;n s.r'eu ga,y "1aH, gaoot. S.u
and Col Girnrd. The latter was entrenched at
camp Wildcat ZoRcoffer had from 5000 to
1000 men, He made three different attacks
during the day upon The camp; and was repulsed
each time with considerable loss in killed and
wounded. Just as the messenger lef, the 18th
Ohio and sofce 6r artillery arrived to reinforce
GiTard'
wAsHNdroS, Oct. 2s.
The Washington Stars account of the fight
savs thai both wings were attacked. INT the enc.
nv were repulsed whenever thew appeared.
Abont y M ,he r;oht wing fnpnd ;tssIf con.
ffonted Nv about 900 Of the enemy nnder
C,eneral Evans. whose artillery Gen. Baker aal.
iantlv assaulte,i The charge in which he was
kiIea the officers in command Immediately or.
Jered Inc men 10 fall hack 10 The river where
thev could he sunnorted yerv conyen;eptIv bv
Gen. Stone and he portion Of the army that had
ehected a crossing The men obevcd in good
order, CARRYING on all the dead and wounded.
On reaching the position selected, the right wing
turned, though under the fire Of the enemy,
which ceased at midnight Throughout the
night the balance Of General Stones command
commenced crossing the river and threw up
temporary wSIks mat IenueIeu n's Posuon sue ~
snc enao,eu nun 20 pro.ecL tne S'oSS.ug Hg OF Ine
division Of Gen. SanSs % tnelr a,d. Inc move;
men! was 70 enSc,e tne comunna" y, ., v; ven DanAS
N''O" " " '~y ""
Evans attacked Col Baker in front and on
both Hanks Col Coeswell was suddenly taken
prisoner. Our Information Tor TINS y morning y
isnd;n. A. Ed~.rd's e., Nv .nd have besn srosS.
inc ths r;vsr sirce S.vl;obt
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news OF the deatn OF COi' BAKER. MAJOR Oen.