The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-09-06

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New Fork Sept. 2.
Richmond pagers OF the 18th contain
highly colored account Of rebel successes
ON the Rappahanuock. -.
Jackson ~ % o. Wayvepton on the z4to,
aud telegraphed 60 Richmond to hurry up
the remainder Of tho army-not to delay to
prepare prosisions, ss be mad captured
enough, to feed their whole force for some
sime. sss'sg assa"ps.'-s=
In the rebel House Of Representatives,
Foote offered : series Of resolutions favor
ing an es,gve war, and 'aiso favoring
declaration % the north western States, Ut.
feriug guarantee for the free navigation
OF the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, Prov
ding they deslss from further prosecutor
Of the war.
3 ID ~ is,ii Ia Washington, Sept. 2.
"A gentleman from the battle field says
that 10 oil of Saturdays 6ght our troops
attacked the enemy in the woods. from
which the latter opened numerous batteries,
causing great slaughter OF Our men, who
fell back, leaving the dead and wounded on
Our informant says our main forces were
Eve miles from Centreville on Sunday IN
battle array, prepared for all emergencies,
having been strongly reinforced.
All the wounded have been removed from
THURSDAYS and Fridays battle-felds, which
were on Sunday still in our possession
The field of conflict Of Saturday was held
by the enemy. .s4.s,
Our informant, when passing through
Centreville, saw thousands Of stragglers,
but they were returning to their regiments.
They appeared cheerful, and anxious to
Join their comrades. 49,
From all that can be gathered, We have
suffered severely. Our men are, however,
confident Of retrieving their loss OF Satur-
day. It was owing to their impetnos,ty
and daring. in charging the enemy in the
woods that they suffered SO many CASUAL
A large number of stragglers are on the
way to Washington. "a #11 s3
There was only occasional diminishing
on Sunday, when compared with the fierce
conflicts Of the three previous days
Ii was evident both parties were repairing
damages that afternoon. 2GaN 10 l4g4
Several trains of cars whech were
ut Manassas junction, with stores and am
munition, were burned by the military au.
thorities to prevent their falling i-to rebel
hands, which seemed to be imminent. The
bridge at Boil Run having been destroyed
by the rebels, the properly was therefore
cut of from retiring to place of safety.
bs,-. o Cincinnati. Sept. 2.
The excitement has been very great here
all morning. Our citizens are being rapidly
enrolled; large numbers are working on
the fortifcaions on the Kentucky bills
The enemy, estimated ut from 20 to $4,000,
are reported to be at Boyd's Station, 80
miles d slant they are expected to arrive
opposite the Notifications on Thursday.
Gen. Gilbert's forces. which fell back
from Lexington, reached Frankfort to-
night. Tome apprehension was felt for its
safety. No telegraph communication south
Of Falmouth. Ma,..s5g .Sazeg.. h
gasi ASA Louisville, Sept. g.
q Martial law has been declared 10 this
County. The Mayor Issued his proclama.
ton ordering the citizens to enroll them
selves, which being nobly responded to.
There is great excitement throughout the
CITY. Many are removing their valuables
across the river, .earlDg rebel attack.
The Legislature met to-day. Resolutions
1ookin- to vigorous defense of the state,
and expressing determination to drivet .
rebels from its lines, were introduced. =
Washington, Sept. 2.
Recent advices from the late saDgu.nary
conflicts in Virginia, report rffairs CON par
atively quiet. The news 10 extremely mea-
ger. Rumors and stories OF most ex-
travagant character are in circulation but
not traceable to reliacle sources.
Parties Who left Centerville yesterday re-
port that Banks command had arrived ~
that point Outing the afternoon. This Is
considered reliable, as the informant says
that he witnessed the arrival, aud further
says that the command marched twenty.
Eve miles during the Cay to reach Center
Vile. e sts.
The greatest attention is being given TO
the condition Of our wounded. An over
abundance Of physicians and nurses have
rendered their services. Large numbers of
Relief Societies are also assiducus in their
endeavors to alleviate the sufferings Of our
wounded.
~ Washington, Sept. 2.
Kearney's division did not leave the bait
tlefeld on Saturday until II O'Clock, p. NJ,
there was no firing after 9 O'Clock. On
Sunday some shells were thrown into the
enemy's lines, but no response was made.
Washington, Sept. 2.
Gen. Mcclellan has been assigned to the
command of the Notifications at Washing
ton. and Of all the troops for the defence
of the Capitol. sas 1a@ aE ssisa
Washington, Sept. 2, s,
By the direction of the President. all
Clerks Of civil departments and employees
in the public buildings, will be Immediately
organized into companies, under the direc-
ton Of Gen. Wadsworth, for the defence
Of the Capitol. $500, 49,, q II, .e.5
5as Washington, Sept. 2.
The Navy Department has advioes Of the
capture of three schooners on the southern
coast, while attempting to run the block.
ade. Their cargoe = consisted Of cotton,
salt, sc. .gsasis'h salizo4$us afsts
Eg b sssf Washington, Sept. g.
At six O'Clock last night our army was
Withdrawn behind q hill 1T Centeryille, as .
feint, it is believed, TO draw on the enemy,
but they did not a pce. This morning
our army again advat u two miles toward
the old battle field. 39s,.s. 1a st7 ,tsssRe
The large reinf0rcaments which has ar
rived at Centerville, consisting of infantry
and artellery, makes our army perfectly
safe. 4a1s Is