The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-25
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Sept "a, 1851
KTFECR OF THE DISASTER AT LEXINGTON MO.
The gallant defence of Colonel Nullgan is the theme OF
admiration among leading military men, II was no. until
last night when despatch received from General
Fremont that the previous report Of the surrender WAS
fully though reluctantly credited. The latter, while in
forming the Department thai he The of start
ing with heavy FORCE expresses tho hope that he will be
able dsodge the rebels from the position they
Cupy Lexington The deepest interest continues 10 he
everywhere manifested conserving that point.
While the from Missouri Is unpleasant, arrange
ments have been made by which the Kansas boys will
bag Price and retake Lexington.
AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY.
A delegation OF Kentuckans, headed by Hon Green
Adams arrived today, and held consultation with the
President tonight the condition Of affairs in that State
They represent the sentiment Of the people for the
Union.
AFFAIRS ALONG THE LINES OF THE ARMY.
There news Of any movements on the part of the
rebels against lines from any column in the depart
ment Of the Potomac.
The telegraph announces, at eleven O'Clock 10 night,
that everything quiet along the lines of the grand army
Of the Potomac. Tho rebels unusually quiet, know
ing that our sharpshooters on the lookout.
BRISK sKIRMIsu WITH THE ENEMY.
For time past the rebels Munson's Hill have
been in the habit Of having strong picket guard
old bnrn, about quarter or uiiH from That place
ind about half mile from Baieys Cross Roads. From
this place the rebels have kept up an ncessant fire the
Union troops About week ago Lieutenant Dahgren,
Of the navy, attempted 10 Use the barn by throwing
projeetile from the ordinary musket but his at
tempts failed Of success At dusk last night Captain
Brethsnyder, with detachment Of the Second Mich
jgan regiment, approached within a safe distance Of
the barn, and by means Of firing rcd hot sluss at
It succeeded In destroying the obnoxious building
N xtiuCl sh
flames but repused by the we'll detected muskeuy
fire from the Michiganders. Three as9e aycocks and
corn crib destroyed at the time -Four Of the
enemy killed. Ia the skirmish.
CESSATION OF PICKET FIXING ON DOTH slDx.
Tho order Of General Mcclellan, prohibiting the Union
troops from firing the rebel pickets, except repel
the assaults OF the hitter, Is being faithfully carried OUT
The enemy to be DESTROYS 70 initiate the order Of
Gen Mcclellan and day there bcneYa sensation
the usual muskety ushde along the lnee This fact has
had the effect bring the pickeis of both armies within
speaking distance, and to-day many social oonabs took
place between the soldisry Captain Morse of the Michigan
regiment had conversation with Georgia captain In
which the latter stated that he happy hear that
General Mcclellan had issued tie humane order regard
10 firing pkets and said that the rebels would recip
rocate.
COMMISSIONS ISSUED TO THE COUNT DE PARIS AND
THE DUO DE CHARTREs.
Commissions to-day issued the Count de Paris
and Due de Charres aids 70 General Mcclellan They
expressly stipulated that they will receive compensa
Sion for their services.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS POR GARRISON DUTY.
General Mcclellan has issued order calling for fifty
volunteers from each regiment tho south side Of the
Potomac to be temporarily attached the regular SER
vice in garrisoning the fortiacaIons of Washington
When the force shall have been raised 1t will be put
under the tuition Of regular army officers.
PAYMENT OF THE TROOPS UNDER GEN. RIonARpsos
General Richardson's brigade will be paid two months
pay tomorrow. It will take enc hundred and fifty
thousand dollars 70 accomplish this. One half OF the
payment will be made in Treasury notes.
MORE REBEL EARTHwoRKs GOING Up
The rebels throwing up earthworks the purpos,
Of fortfying Rdses Hill miles from Alexandria
on the line Of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and
two miles this side OF Springfield station There is how
ever, no large force there.
LADY vIsITHRs TO THE REBEL WORKS ON MUNsoN's
HILL.
To-day large number Of ladies visited the rebel works
Munsons HILL and walked the parapets with the sauo
rod Of veterans. With powerful glasses the shade of
their dresses could by the Union pckes
near Baeys Cross Roads.
REVIEW OF THE CAVALRY AND ARTILLERY OF TEE
GRAND ARMY.
One Of the finest displays of cavalry and artillery ever
witnessed upon this continent, made this after
noon, on the parade grounds, mile east of
the capitol. There two thousand cavalry and
eight batteries of artillery in line. Each battery con-
sss Of six pieces mfking forty eight pieces About
an equal proportion OF thirty-two pound hoxtzers,
Parrot raed cannon James' rfed cannon and Napoleon
guns constituted the character Of the ordnance The
cavalry was under tho command Of Gen. stoneman and
the artillery under the command Of Gen. Barry both
aids to Gen. Mcclellan, and desiied to the several
vices named The whole revewed by Major General
Mcclellan at four o'clock The General was accompanied
by Gen Vleet Quartermastcr of the Department of
Potomac Inspector General Marcy, Capt Sykes and Ca p
Hudson, Of General McClellan's staff General Mansfield
and sta General Andrew Porter and STAFF General Ftz
John Porter, General Bicigs, General Keyes General