Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-30
Prom Washington.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-The Posts special
says:
Since the encounter at Bulls Bluff the rebels
have been emboldened. and are again reported to
be at Fairfax Court House in full force.
The object of the Government is of course to
be in a position 70 protect their army toward Lees
burg.
No little difficulty is experienced in conse-
quence of the closing of the Potomac in getting
freight from Baltimore. A wagon express has
consequently been organized, and even hay is
now brought forward on wheels. A large num-
Der Of transports heavily laden have arrived at
Baltimore. and their cargoes are being transfer
red to the Railroad as rapidly as possible.
Several prominent Congressman are here con-
sulting with the Cabinet as to the conduct of the
war. Among the rest is Senator Harris. They
urge the most active and energetic prosecution Of
the military operations.
The rebel steamer Page is in rather a critical
situation. She was lying near the captured
schooner Fairfax yesterday evening. and was sup
supposed to be aground.
On board the fotilla ut Indian Head. heavy
firing was heard Yesterday afternoon in 4 south
e%asterly direction.
Two schooners bound up with stores ran the
blockade night before last, without receiving a
shot.
In the Circuit Court this morning, the Judges
N sAC ~ a hNA oCtA ehI iCtutH W
the writ issued against Gen. Porter, the Provost
Marshal. The Clerk answered that there was
none.
District Attorney Darlington, in behalf of Dep
uty Marshal Phillips, presented n paper with an
affidavit of Mr.. Phillips, stating that the writ had
not been served because he had been ordered by
the President not to serve it, and because :he
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus had been
suspended for the present by the order of the
President.
In regard to soldiers in the United States army
within the District of Columbia. Mr.. Darlington
offered to submit an argument to the Court in
behalf of Marshal Phillips. but the Court an
nounced that il did not propose to take any steps
against him, as the return presented a grave ques
ton. The Court desired to hold it under advise
ment and an adjournment was made until Wednes
day morning next.
While Lord LYONS was prevented by an acct
dent from receiving the invitation to attend the
funeral of Col. Baker in time to avail himself oil
it, the French Minister similarly excused himself
to the Secretary of State, and the Envoy from
Prussia SAYS his absence on that occasion was
caused by indisposition. for which he expresse:
regret.
The Reliance came up from the hotilla las
night bringing up Capt. Fox, Assistant Secretar,
of the Navy, and at / O'Clock she left the navy
yard to rejoin the fiotilla.
1t is reported that the ice-boat, which has
battery of four guns, and another steamer run M
past the Matthias Point battery.
Another of the Posts specials says:
Two companies of the Cd Vermont regimen
under ommand of Lieutenant Colonel StannerC
have jest made a reconnaissance in the enemy
country. They left the camp of their regimen
in Virginia and marched 10 miles and back il
one day, taking one prisoner and obtaining val
liable information.
1t is reported that two Of our war vessels hav,
ran past the rebel batteries ut Matthias Point.
All is quiet along our lines to-day.