Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-05
movements OF the ContendIng Forces on
the Potomac.
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FAIRFAX, Sept. ga skirnifh took Place last
night near LewinsYille, iu which the enemies were
again defeated and driven back to their entrench-
meuts.
Word was brought in the evening that AcClel-
Ian was advancing with considerable force for the
purpose, it supposed. Of throwing up batteries
at LewinSville, and of terrifying himself there.
A body Of men, consisting Of four regiments
Kershaws South Carolina the ninth GeOrgii, and
two Virginia regiments belieSe-were at once
sent forward 10 meet him. The enemy had along
a corpse Of engineers and large collection of tools
and implements used in the construction of fed
works and kad these ready TO commence operations
as soon the infantry bad gained command Of the
positions. But these positions were never gained.
Col. KershaW was 10 lead the Advance, and vas to
be supported by Col. J. g. Stuart, of the cavalry,
now in command of the outpost, under Gen. Long
street.
The advance was made cautiously, and as soon
as the first of our men came in sight, the Federas
opeRGd brisk fire upon them, throwing two or
three shells close to the Virginia cavalry but for
tunately doing I'd damage. The fire returned
promptly, and in short time tie czemy was thrown
into confusion and forced TO retire, closely pursued
by our men. By some accident Colonel Kershaw
had taken the wrong route sud displayed his force
little too This gave the FedeFEis some time,
which was improved by hurrying their tools to the
rear as rapidly possible. They were actively
followed by our men, who succeeded in capturing
a quantity Of their implements, which in the hurry
of retreat they could net save. They were again
driven to their strOngholds and we still hold the
positions at Lewinsvle they have tFice tried to
occupy.
The loss on cur aide was one man killed and twp
or three wounded but Whist is was on the other
side it is impossible to conjecture. 1t Was probably
slight as the artillery was little used, and the abe
IiSG soldiers took very good care to keep "a far
from tbs Infantry possible. F.0m the first indi-
cations, and frOS4 the large force brought out by
Mcclellan, it was supposed that general engage
Hent you'd take pace but re either did not intend
it, changed his plan of operations on the field.
These are the statements current in FairfsI, but
| must get further particulars In the morning from
a more respectable source.
About O'Clock this evening the Provost Marshal
cane into eur hotel with a female prisoner, which
had been sent to him from the Generals headquar>
ters. As every bed In the house was filled, it was
hard to imagine what to do with her; and, bstween
his duty as officer and his courtesy man, the
Marshal had difficult time of it. Finally, gentle
mans room was seized and he was forced ROlsns
,,oIsnS to seek accommodation in of the csnps
The prisoner ia q young lady, apparently about Il
or % years of age, and rather interesting. COM
panying her are two little girls, her sisters whS
were brought along because there no person
left to take care of them. The young lady resided
on the line between our pckets and the enemy, aud
was suspected of making signals 70 the tedSF2s by
waving a white handkerchief from her window.
Her father ID brother were arrested Also but her
mother says the interesting captive, away from
home, and she vas houSekeepar. She denies in
toto any sympathy with the enemyj says she is
Virginia raised, has lived one year IN Washington,
but thea removed into the country again. Her ex
animation comes OF this morning in the Provost
Marshals Office. .-.s .....
Dark heavy clouds have been thickening for EeVe-
raj hours, and write, havs burst into shower,
There is prospect of a storm tomorrow.
FLRF4I Sept. 27.-One of the prisoners brought
in yesterday was from Lewinsylile. A party of
Yankees haI purchased q load of provisions from
him. but through mistake he carried his pigs to
the wrong market, and his wares and worthless |
carcass both fell into our hands. This morning |
young man by the name of Carver was brought in, |
who left Washington three days ago, and came on !
to join our army. He is a coachmaker by trade |
and tells very simple aud straightforward story
For long time his mind has been made up TO leave |
the city if possible but pass was difficult to be
obtained. a few days age he heard of lady who |
lived near the lines and who hsd left many Of her