The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-22
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TO THE FREEMAN.
7 O'CLOCK, A. M.
TO THE FREEMAN
FHGnfT NEAR hHsEsHsURsG
OUR TROOPS DRIVEN BACK.
GENERAL BAKER KILLED
TX acknowledgements GOis$ For
ward.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2l

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81.
Intelligence has just been received that fight
is going on opposite Leesburgh between the for
ces under the command of Gen. Stone, and a
large body Of the rebels. Gen. Baker is killed
1t is reported that the rebels have an i'm
mense force in rear of Leesburgh. Farmers
from the vicinity of Centrevillc, cay that the
rebels have been moving in the direction of
Leesbursh since Friday last. 1t is reported,
ALSO that they are supplied with batteries of
great strength. You may look for exciting
times to morrow.
Gen. Stone crossed the Potomac this morning
with one portion of his command at Edward 8
Ferry and another at Harrison Island Skir-
mishng between the enemy in uncertain num-
bers, and part OF Stones command began as
early us O. clock in the morning, and continued
without much effect until about 5 clock P. NJ.
when large rentorcements of the enemy ap-
peared upon cur right, which was commanded
by Col. Baker.
and were attacked by force supposed to be
from 5000 to 10000 At this uncture Col.
Baker fell at the head of his brigade while gal
lantly cheering his men on to the conflict In
medlately before he fell, he despatched Major
Young to Gen. Stone to apprlse him of the con-
dltiOn Of affairs, and Gen. Stone Immediately
proceeded in person towards the right to take
command, bnt in the confusion created by the
fall Of Col. Baker the right wing sustained u
ropulse with considerable loss.
Gen. Stone reports that the left wing retired
in good order. lie will hold possession of Har-
rison Island and the approaches thereto Strong
requirements will be sent forward to General
Stone during the night The remains of Col.
Baker were removed to P"olsyile, and will be
brought to This city on Wednesday.
NEW York, Oct. q.
Col Pratt's regiment at Kingston, Ulster
County is ordered 10 leave for Washington en-
Wednesday next.
Gen. Mcclellan and Staff reviewed 10000
Infantry troops on the Virginia side to-day
Forging parties Of Federal troops daily ven
turo as far as Mount Vernon The rulDor Of
Fremont's removal was received to-day.
Bermuda adyces of the LIST, state that the
steamers Niagara and Hmalaya, are expected
with troops from England.
Gov. Andrew and lady left in the steamer
City Of New York, for Boston, this evening -
The Governor was waited upon at the residence
OF Col. Howe to-day by numerous distinguished
citizens.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. q.
Union scouts report the total number of armed
rebels in south eastern Missouri at 5000. A
man direct from Prices army says Jatkson 8
rebel Legislature is in session at Stockto &C.
dar County, which place NiCCullocl was march
ing upon with 5000 to - 600 re-cnlorce,uents
for Price.
The Statement Of the Washington CORES
pondent of the New York Iri5unc, that Capt
Prince, the commandant at Fort Lcavenworth.
refuses to acknowledge his superior officers, is
false,
CAIRO; Oct q.
The gun-boat Costenoga made a reconnoi-
sanco up the Tennessee river as far as the State
line, and reports strong rebel force near the
Tennessee line. She returned this evening,
having seized two barqes laden with flour, des-
tined tor the rebel camp. 1t is reported that
the rebels were in strong force in Dlondville on
Saturday also that lIardee' force at Richmond
Mo-, is G0O0.
JEFFERSON City, Oct 81.
The steamer Perry which arrived here tonight
with 50 wagons and $50 mules from St. Louis,
was attacked Ivy the rebels at Portland and mar
rowly escaped Being captured. Her captain
thinks there must have been 700 rebels ut that
place.
ATCuIsoN, Kansas, Oct. 10.
Orders were issued to-day by the President
of the Pike PEEK Express Company, to stop
the running Of the Pony Express as soon as the
California telegraph line is completed, which
will probably be in the course Of Z week
WASHINGTON, Oct. q.
On Saturday, when two companies Of the 22l
n. Y Regiment belonging to Gen Reyes brig
ade advanced to within u mile of Fairfax Court
House, they ascertained from the inhabitants of
that neighborhood that when the rebels retreat
cd the condition of the roads was such they were
compelled to leave six pieces of artillery behind
them, which remained there until Sunday, when
the rebels returned in force and took them
away.
On Saturday night private in the 4th
Michigan regiment, while on picket mile be-
yond Barrett's Hill, on the Leesburgh Turnpike
received severe wound IN the arm from a rebel
From the description of the latter he is sup
posed to be Mr.. Williams of Alexandria, who
was confined for some ten days in slave pen IN
that city, but released by Governm ent, and who
is now acting us a scout Orders have been is.
sued that in the event Of his capture, he be
hung forthwith.
A Government construction train advanced
out on the London and Hampshire railroad to-
day, a mile and q half beyond Falls Church,
finding the road that tar IL good condition.
Major Johnson of the 18th n. Y regiment,
who commands the pickets of the regiments on
the Leesburgh Turnpike reports that rebel cav
airy made their appearance to-day within
mile of his outposts. A detachment was sent
out to effect their capture, butSthey succeeded in
making their escape.
Capt. Mundee, Adjutant General for Gen.
Smith S division, with small escort advanced
on the road leading from townsville to within
a short distance OF Vienna, on fOraging expe-