Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-11
OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
The SITUATION.


Daily and nightly reconnoisancss over the river
show that Beauregard's army, or at least the adj
vanced portion of 1t, is constantly shifting most
Of Its positions.
Thus, on the night before last Il was discov-
cred that Its pickets near Falls Church had been
drawn in to very near the village boundaries;
while those upon the Georgetown and Leesburg
turnpike had also been considerably drawn in.
Nevertheless, the impression prevails In military
circles here that Beauregard is now massng most
Of his troops between Fairfax Court House and
Leesburg. That those moved few days since
rom Manassas junction, were advanced TO that
vicinity a. explained above.
II 10 further believed by the best Informed here
that everything that Davis has been able to scrape
together in the way Of. fighting material, not
absolutely required elsewhere, has been hurried
on to Beauregard; and that the latter's army has
been thus recently greatly increased. His pur-
pose Is now, apparently, to tempt or to provoke
General Mcclellan to leave his intrenchments in
modated; as he mrst advance sgainst them or
decline the battle the secession authorities have
been so long seeking, their ne wspapers allege
The latter course on his part will be scarcely
less disastrous to his cause, under existing cir
cumstances, than defeat
None here doubt General McClellans entire
readiness to receive the enemy whenever they
may imagine themselves strong enough to ad-
vance further In this direction, whether above,
in front Of, or below the Federal Metropolis
THE CASE OF Mr.. SULLIVAN, ONE OF THE rCLIr1-
CAL PRISONERS AT FORT LAFAYETTE.
The Secretary of State has addressed the follow
Ing letter to Daniel Lord, Esq -, of New York:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. }
Warrington, September 10, 1861.
To Daniel Lord, Esq, Ne,c York.
Sir: have received your letter Of Yesterday re-
latng to Algernon 8. Sullivan, political prisoner
now in custody at Fort Lafayette. This Depart
ment is possessed Of reasonable correspondence
OF that person which no right or privilege Of a
lawyer or counsel can justify or excuse The pub
lie safety will not admit Of his being discharged
In view Of the many representations made to me
In this case, pray your excuse for giving this
letter to the public.
With great respect, sir, your obedient servant
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Ut will be remembered that Dir. Sullivan above
referred to was acting counsel for the privateer
prisoners a. New York;
No OFFICERS CAPTURED
The stories saying that detac hment under
General Smith, on the night before last, captured
Confederate major and a captain, are incorrect
That detachment captured two priuatss of Viz
ginia cavalry at Lewinsville on that OCCASION and
killed two. No secession officers have fallen into
Gen. McClellan's hands since he has been in COM
mand Of the Army of the Potomac.
ARRESTED.
As the matter has been made public by our CO.
temporaries, we suppose there can be no harm In
stating that Mr.. Chas. Fl. Winder, Of this CITY,
has been arrested by the authorities, on a charge
OF reasonable practices, and is now in durance
NAVY YARD.
Arrest of an O6fesr-Ne,os from old Point.
Yesterday, the new gunboat, Ceres, was COM
pieted, and taking on her armament, went down
the river with force Of marines, under lieuten-
ant, to the u 8. steam sloop -of-war Pocahontas
on Indian Head, where they arrested Capt Dove,
OF that vessel, and returned with him to the ward
about 10 O'Clock p. m. He 10 confined with ex-
Paymesser Gallagher on board the steamer Phil
ade!phia, under guard Of marines It is not
Thought among the OH ;ers the yard that he IL
guilty Of any greater misdemeanor than that of
making a few imprudent visits to friends on the
Virginia shore, which led to the arrest in order
that an investigation might be had as to whether
he was Indirectly giving the enemy information
or not 1t Is believed that he will resume his du
ties on board the POca hontas soon The Ceres
Immediately returned down the river again last
night and Joined the fotlla. She 10 under the
command Of Capt. Elliot. who claims the addi-
tIl nj
many as the " Fighting Parson." We shall look
for good report Of himself and his trim little
craft
The steamer Mount Vernon, Captain Hannum,
arrived from Old Point yesterday afternoon, re-
porting all quiet with the Potomac fotilla and a,
Fortress Monroe. The Mount Vernon bore dis
patches from here to the comma ms ing officer a,
Old Point bringing back dispatches from Major
General Wool and Commodore stringham who IL
tarrying at Hygeia Hotel.
The U. 8. steamer Seminole and the Rescue
came up with the Mount Vernon from the block
aiding feet, and Joined the fotilla on the Potomac
The U. s. frigate Minnesota arrived at Old
Point from New York, whittier she had taken the
Hatteras prisoners, Tuesday evening
The bell OF the steamer Gipsey has been taken
of and put up in Fort Ellsworth, near Alexan-
dria.
Several schooners with heavy cargoes Of pine
piles have arrived at the yard, where they are to
be used In making the foundations for the new
buildings about to be erected. ..
Several huge rified cannon have been broup bit
out Of the shops and placed near the naval battery
In the yard dnring the last few days Some Of
them are to be placed on board the new gunboats
for the hotilla, which is daily becoming more
effective.
sklRMIsH NEAR LBwINsvILLE.
Federal Soldier Killsd-Tpo RsbsI SoLdisys
Captured.
Especial correspondence Of the Star
CHAIN BRIDGE, Sept. IL Editor Star A large
scouting party left here night before last under
Command OF Gen. Smith Between Townsville
and Mr.. Cruikshank's farm, on the Leesburg
turnpike they fell In with pretty large party Of
secessionisfs, when a sharp skirmish ensued
John Dwinell, Of Company Fl, New York 18th
(Highlsnd) Regiment, was killed, and another
member Of the same regiment wounded. We no
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