The national Republican., 1861-10-22
FROM THE GRAND ARMY.
THE BATTLE OF LEESBURG.
THE GALLANT BAKER LIED
AT THE HEAD OF HIS COLUMN.

OF excitement yesterday, by.the report mat q
battle was in progress In the vicinity OF Lees
burg, but nothing authentic was known until
the publication of the following telegram from
Gen. Stones command to the headquarters
here:
"EDwARps' FERRY, October 81, ls6l.-This
morning, at one O'Clock, five companies of the
fifteenth Massachusetts, crossed the river, at
Harrison's Island, at daybreak. They had pro.
ceeded to within a mile and half Of Leesburg
without meeting the enemy. They still hold
on, supported by the remainder Of the regi.
ment and part Of the Twentieth.
"A gallant reconnaissance was made, early
this morning, by Major Mix, Van Allen-cav-
airy, Captain Stewart, A. A. G., frC m Edwards
They came on the Fourteenth Mississippi regi.
ment, received their fire at thirty Ave yards,
and returned 1t with their pistols, and fell back
in order, bringing in one prisoner.
~" We have possession Of the Virginia side of
Edwards Ferry"
Another dispatch received here yesterday
afternoon, stated that the rebel Gen. Evans,
had four pieces of field artillery and three
pieces masked. 1t is supposed that his force
consisted of four thousand men. A prisoner
who was taken says that reirforcements were
expected.
A still later dispatch received at official
quarters says that General Stone was of the
opinion that he could take Leesburg and hold
1t against the enemy.
Also, that he had telegraphed to General
Banks for reinforcements, and they had arrived
to his assistance.
1t is also said that Gen. Banks has advanced
as far as the river.
Late last night, we received the painful In
telligence that Gen. Baker, while in the act Of
making q gallant charge at the head OF his
brigade, was killed. 1t appears that about
eight in the morning, he crossed the river to
reinforce Gen. Stone, when he was attacked by
| large rebel force under Gen. Evans. He i'm
medlately prepared for action, and placing
himself at the head of his column, made dash
ing and brilliant charge, when be fell to rise
no more.
We trust in Heaven that there will be no
more sacrifices like this, bat that If anything in
earnest is to be done that it will be done
quickly. We have had reverses enough, and
the whole country is beginning to demand
something more.
| COL. KEYES RECONNoITERS.
Yesterday morning, a detachment from Col
Keyes's brigade went on reconnaissance and
captured large quantity of hay and oats.
LEFT THEIR CANNON.
We ascertained yesterday, by person re-
siding near Fairfax, that when the rebels fell
back from the front of our army, in the direc-
tion Of Fairfax, the roads were 80 muddy, that
they were compelled to leave six of their can
| M hrt NH To- III
force and carried them off,
| GENERAL M'CALL.
Saturday, General Mccall advanced as far
as Drainesville, AID went out to the right with
his accommodating party as far as the river,
which is three miles distant from the village
Also, reconnaissance on the left as far as the
Loudoun and Hampshire railroad In the
latter reconnaissance, party of the rebels
were met, and sharp firing ensued, when five
of the rebels were killed. One of the number
belonged to the Louisiana Tiger Zouaves
None of our men were injured.
| ANOTHER REVIEW.
Yesterday afternoon, eight regiments, the
Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth New jersey
the Thirtysixth Pennsylvania, tae Fourth
Rhode Island, the Philadelphia Zouaves, and
the District regiment, were reviewed in the
open field, beyond Columbian College, by
General Casey and staff. large number of
ladies and gentlemen were in attendance, who
seemed greatly pleased with the fine appear.
ance and regular movements of the troops.
The review lasted several hours, all the reg.
ments acquitting themselves remarkably we'll.
Competentjudg pronounced the double-quick
step of our District regiment to be unexceled
by any other-a well merited compliment to
the officers by whom they have been drilled
| FORT LINCOLN.
Situated OH Prospect Hill, GEAR Bladensburg,
Is to be christened this afternoon, at 4 o'clock
at which it is understood that the President
and Cabinet will be present
| FLAG RAISING.
A hag-raising will take place to-day, at 4
o'clock, on the corner of Twenty Second and Z
streets, near the Observatory.
RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT IN THE ARMY.
Letters from the army announce that, In
some of the regiments, the Christian young
men are organizing religious associations, by
way of resisting and counteracting the vices of
the camp. In one regiment, l6O men had thus
united.
The major of Massachusetts regiment had
given leave to a few praying men to clear out
room, filled with Lumber and rubbish, and to
occupy it for place of prayer. At their
second meeting, two young men arose, in deep
distress Of mind asking for prayer in their be
half. From that time, revival spirit CON-
menced which went abroad among the men,
and many were awakened, and some converted
The chaplain, who knew nothing about revivals
did not know how to help nor how to hinder,
and go he let the meetings alone.
| THE POTOMAC.