The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-11-28
RUMORS ABOUT JACKSON.
Rebels at WarrentOn.
SIGEL FALLING BACK.
RISE OF THE POTOMAC.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2l.-Advices from
the Army of the Potomac say the rebels
still occupy Fredericksburg in small force
to dispute the passage of the river. Some
guns were yesterday brought to bear upon
two ravines on opposite sides of the river,
through which the railroad passes. The
result is that no trains have attempted to
run since. 1t rained heavily yesterday af-
ternoon, swelling the streams to an unusu-
al height.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2l.-The Balti-
more Anericom publishes letter dated
Williamsport (20th) yesterday. General
SaXton sent q reconnaissance from Uar-
per's Ferry towards. Charlestown. He en-
countered 400 rebels above Hallstown and
drove them through Charlestown, shelling
them at every opportunity. Several
houses in Charlestown were fired by our
shells, and one or two rebels killed The
rebels made slight demonstration on our
outposts near Falling Water, on the Vir-
ginia side.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE PoToMAc ARMY,l
Nov. 2, IL Nj. !
General Patrick, Provost Marshal Gen
eral of the army, this morning crossed the
river to Fredericksburg, under flag of
truce, conveying to the civil authorities of
that city the following letter demanding
its surrender:
To the Mayor and Common Council of Freder-
icksburg:
GENTLEMEN Under cover of the houses
of your city shots have been fired upon the
troops of my command. Your mills and
manufactures are furnishing provisions
and the material for clothing armed bodies
in rebellion against the United States.
Your railroads and other means ftrans-
portation are removing supplies to the de-
pots of such troops. This condition must
terminate, and by direction of General
Burnside accordingly demand the surren-
der of the city into my hands, as the rep
resentative of the United States, at or be-
fore five O'Clock this afternoon. Failing
an affirmative reply to this demand by the
hour indicated, sixteen hours will be
permitted to elapse for the removal from
the city of women and children, the sick
and wounded and aged, &C., which period
having expired I shall proceed to shell the
town.
Upon obtaining possession of the city
every necessary means will be taken to
preserve order and secure the protective
operation of the laws and policy of the
United States Government.
am, very respectfully, your obedient
servant, E. V. SUMNER,
Brevet Major Gen. U. S. A., Comm ding
Right Grand Division.
On arrival on the opposite side of the
river, General Patrick was conveyed to
the guard house by the military, where he
was detained until the reply was ready.
In the meantime his communication was
conveyed to General Longstreet, whose
troops are encamped short distance out
side the city. AS the demand was made
upon the civil authorities, the Mayor sent
an answer which was evidently written at
the dictation of General Longstreet, to the
effect that the complaints enumerated
should be remedied, so far as firing upon
our pickets and furnishing supplies and
material to the Confederate Army was
concerned.
Also that the rebels would dispute the
occupancy of the city by the Government
forces.
He complained of the short space of time
allowed for the moving of the women and
children and sick soldiers. The giving of
any more time as requested, is now under
consideration.
Permission has been given to citizens to
run one train from the city, but only for
the conveying of women and children.
The news to-day received from Jackson
shows that he had rented house in Win
chester for his family. His troops are in
front of the city, with regiment of caval-
ry at Martinsburg.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21.-The Wash
ington Star of this evening has the follow
ing:
We learn that a considerable body of
rebel cavalry, claiming to be of Stuart's
cavalry, 800 strong, reached Warrenton
day before yesterday, and proceeded
down to Warrenton Junction. They de-
sign, it seems to be, to make dash at
some portion of the lines from Acquia
Creek to Fredericksburg, and then trust to
their horses to get off,
LRRspuRa, Va, Nov. 2O.-Whites band
of rebel guerillas has again made its ap-
pearance in this vicinity. They are said
be about $50 strong, and so far have done
us no damage, being well watched.
Aoou1A CREEK, Va, Nov. 2o.-Last
night number of guerillas were seen in
this vicinity, looking out for opportunities
doubtless to murder or plumber. They
keep out of the way in the day time; we
hope some of them will be captured and
hung.
New YORK, Nov. 22.-The Times COR
respondent at Fairfax sends the following,
dated 81: We have pretty reliable in