Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-24
DEATH OF AsBURY DICKENS.
This Mornings Report.
IMPORTANT FROM THR POTOMAC

WASHINGTON Oct, ".
The Washington Stars description Of the
hght at EdWard's Ferry, says beth wings
were attacked as carly as A. NJ, but the
enemy was repulsed wherever he appeared.
At about s P. NJ. the right wing found
itself confronted by nearly 1000 Of the
enemy under Gen. Evans, with artillery.
Gen. Baker calamity esssyed the charge
in which he WaA killed. The officer left in
command immed lately ordered the men to
fall back near the river bank, where they
could be supportt by Gen. Stone and the
portions Of the AZ my that had at that time
effected crossing. The men obeyed in
geod order, carryh lg off all the dead and
wounded.
The object Of Gen. Stones movement
was to enable his command with General
Banks Division to he safely transferred to
Evans attacked Cd. Baker in front and
both fanks. Col CeggsWsll was probably
taken prisoner.
Our information 80 far this morning is
that Gen. Banks army arrived ct Mary
land landing at Edwards Ferry last night,
and have been rOssing the river securely
since daylight.
On reaching the position selected, the
right wing turI led, though under the fire
Of the enemy, v hioh gradually slackened
until midnight, when it ceased. Through
Rf6iesh Re tshs Rjght bhe ffnRfR ufshss
pOrary works that render his position Sc
cure and enabled him to protect the cross
ing Of the diyifion Of Gen. Banks.
The Preside ut was greatly afflicted by
the death Of Col. Baker. -----r
Hersld's dispatch;
The latest news tonight is that the whole
Of Stones column has crossed the Potomac
and is in full pursuit Of the enemy, and
that Gen. Banks column had reached the
banks Of the river and would speedily
follow aud support Stone.
Information received late tonight from
Ge1. Stones command announces thst the
fight vas 9 desperate one, and that large
number were killed on both sides, although
the enemy was much stronger than Gen.
Stone. He was falling back before the Rd-
vance Of our troops, and would undoubtedly
been. totally routed but for the fall Of Col
Baker, which produced sudden confusion
among our troops.
Gen. Gustsvus W. Smith, commander Of
the rebels, private dispatch asserts
was shot from his horse and carried of the
field.
Gen. Banks, with his command, is now
supporting Gen. Stone, and being q Major
General is in full command.
E Gen. Mcclellan LETT for Gen. Banks
Head Quarters in the field this morning.
Il Is subject Of regret that Gen. Baker
should have engaged the enemy, when &C.
cording TO the report he was ordered 10
make reconnaissance only with strict in
structions If attacked to fall back and not
fight
General Baker made his will on Saturday
last, deposited it with Col Webb, and when
/ he left for the field he said to the latter:
81 shall participate in battle in 48 hours,
if fall request that you take charge Of
my body"
An effort is making to supercede Gen.
! Mcclellan with Gen. Hslleck, who Is on
way here on from California
This change would create q new revoiu-
tioll in military and civil circles, where
the greatest concern is entertained for
Gen. Mcclellan.
l. Col. Gesry reports that the four men who
we're killed ct the battle of Bolivar Heights
we're afterEard charged upon By the cavalry
and stabbed through the body, who strip
ped them Of all their clothing, not except
ing shoes and stockings, and left them in
perfect nudity. One was laid out in form
Of crucifxion, with his hands spread, and
cut through the palms with dull knife.
Tribunes special:s
The report made by Adjutsnt General
Thomas Of his recent examination into the
administration Of the Department Of West
Iby Major General Fremont, was this morn.
ing considered in full cabinet meeting
with the reluctance which hesitates to in
jure q distinguished man and dissppoin
the friends whom q popular leader gathers
l in hfs career. All the members Of The
cabinet slowly pronounced their Judgment
that the interest Of Missouri and Of tht
Union required that Gan. Fremont Should
be superce6ed in his command by Msjo
General Hunter. The order to this effsc
win be issued tomorrow.
> Times dispatch:
/ At the Osbinet meeting to-day, Il VA
decided not to interfere for the pTesen
|, with Gen. Fremont and his command.
Judge Davis, of Illinois, Wss commits
, stoned to take testimony in reference I
! contracts mHdein the Western Department
i and ali bills that be passes will be paid.
4 Trustworthy information received thi
4 morning from Fsirfsx Court House state
# that only the rebel piokets are present 8
!. hat place.-A small force, however, is sta
toned at GernsantoWn, mile and hal
distant. LnZ 1 El---
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
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