The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-10-24
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Latest From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Oct %, l86l.-Gen.
Stone crossed the Potomac this morning,
with one portion Of his command, at Ed
wards Ferry, and another at Harrison's
Island. Skirmishing began with the en-
envy as early as nine o'clock in the morn
ing, and continued without effect until tive
in the afternoon, when large reinforce
ments of the enemy appeared on our right.
which was commanded by Col. Baker,
Senator from Oregon. The Union forces
engaged numbered about 1900, and were
attacked by from 5000 to 10000.
At this juncture, Col. Baker fell at the
head of his brigade, gallantly cheering
his men to the conflict. In consequence
of confusion created by his death, the
right wing sustained a repulse, accompa-
MED with considerable loss. The left
wing retired in good order. Strong rein
forcemeuts will be sent forward to Col.
Store during the night
Later: No more news has transpired.
The information thus far received is not
entitled to full credence. The remains of
Col. Baker were to be taken to Washing
ton.
Handsome Union Victory.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 16, 1861.
A gentleman from near Harper's Ferry
furnishes the particulars of fight between
six companies, consisting of parts of the
28th Pennsylvania Regiment, the Sd Wis
consin, and the the 18th Massachusetts
Regiment, under command of Col. John
w. Geary, and 5000 Rebels.
Early yesterday morning the Rebels
showed themselves on Bolivar Heights,
at Harper's Ferry, and commenced an at
tack with artillery upon three companies
under Major J. 2. Gould, stationed on
the north side of the Potomac.
A constant fire was kept up for some
hours, when three companies of the Sd
Wisconsin Regiment crossed the river,
formed into line, and drove the enemy
back, and succeeded in capturing one of
their heavy guns. They were, however
compelled to retreat, which they did in
good order, to the river. Here they were
re-entorced by three other companies, and
they then, with Col. Geary at their head,
marched upon the enemy, and, after hard
fighting, drove them from their position
and recaptured the 2-pounder, colum-
biad.
Our forces had but three pieces of ar
tillery, aud these were fired from this
side of the river until the enemy retreat
ed.
The enemy had seven pieces of artillery
and 500 cavalry, together with their in
fantry, and were completely routed and
driven back some three miles.
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over seven, while that of the enemy is at
least one hundred and fifty Col Ashby,
who was at the head of the enemy, is
among the rebels killed
Presentation of a Regimental
Flag.
PITTsBURG, Oct. II, 1S61.-Gov. Cur
tin and suite arrived here in the midnight
train, and were escorted to the Mononga-
hela Hotel by Gen. Negly and staff, and
Capt, MNultys brigade.
The object of the Governors visit was
the presentation Of State regimental flags,
which took place this afternoon in the
presence of an immense concourse of peo-
pie, and was quite imposing.
The Brigade, numbering about 5000
hardy, well-disciplined, and well-equippe1
troops, marched from Camp Wilkins,
through the principal streets, to Allegheny
Common, where the ceremonies took
place.
Gov. Curtin, in presenting the flags,
made an appropriate and patriotic speech,
which was neatly responded to by Gen.
Negley, after which there was a grand
review. The Brigade left the same night
on five steamers for the West.
Battle at Lynn Greek, Missouri.
SYRACUSE, Mo-, Oct. 20, 1S61-It is
reported that Acting Brigadier. General
Wyman, who left Rolla ses eml days since
with about 2, 800 men, has arrived at Lynn
Greek, where he dispersed body of reb-
els, killing considerable number, taking
over 200 prisoners, and capturing eighteen
loads of goods, belonging to MClurg &
Co., whom the rebels had robbed
A later dispatch confirms the report
The place was surrounded on the 14th by
Major Wright's cavalry, the same that
routed the rebels near Lebanon, and a
company of rebels under Capt Robbins
and a number of other prisoners, including
the Sheriff of the county. A rebel cap
tain and lieutenant were killed in the af.
fair near Lebanon, and Lieut. Col. Somers
taken prisoner. All the prisoners taken
at both places, "A in number, have arrived
here.