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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04
Evacuation Of fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg was evacuated on Saturday
afternoon by General Burnside A conside:.
able quantity Of government property and
number of bridges were destroyed during the
final evacuation Of the place. For several days
rumors of successes and defeats both Of Pope
and Jackson, were prevalent in Fredericks-
burg The Confederates in that vicinity conc
tinued in a jubilant frare Of mind over re-
ported defeats of the Federal forces in the bat
ties which were known to be in progress, and
their expectation that General Burnside's ar
my was about. to evacuate the place, and fall
back to Aqua Creek In this crisis the real
feelings and sentiments Of many Of the citizens,
especially the women, were plainly exhibited.
Shus matters ,yent on during Friday until
about five 2. NJ, when the Federal plckets
fell back, and announced that Confederate
force was approaching 1.-THE city. Upon this,
quite panic arose, and the Union citizens
with the negroes retired across the river.
The exodus Of the negro population was gen
eral, and hundreds of them could be seen, with
their household effects upon their heads and
accompanied by their. large families ofchlldren.
retreating from the town.
The Federal troops commenced leaving the
place on Saturday morning. A large machine
shop, where the railroad engines have been re-
paired, was undermined with powder, and at
the last moment was blown up with a tremen-
dous noise The destruction Of the three
bridges across the Rappahannock was accom-
plished by covering the woodwork with pitch
and hay, and setting fire to this combustible
material after tie troops had eft the city. At
Falmouth, on the other side Of the Rappahan~
mock, all the newly erected government bake
houses, constructed for baking bread for the
army in that vicinity, were demolished. The
railroad depot was burned in the same manner
as the bridges. A large amount Of lumber at
the depot was also destroyed The retiring
troops marched over bad road from Frede,-
icksburg to Aqua creek. Burnside himself
superintendent the removal Of the troops and
stores Two hundred barrels Of flour were
among the articles destroyed Everything was
conducted in perfect order. The troops at
Aqua creek are under full protection Of the
gunboats of the Potomac fotilla, and are pre-
pared to meet the enemy at the place they
now occupy.-N 7: E|cpress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04
Affairs on the Lines.

1snecal Correspondence Of the Baltimore American
WASHINGTON, Sept 2, 1S62.-The excite
ment that prevailed in this city on Sunday
and Monday has considerably abated, and no
fears are now entertained Of further disaster.
General Pope had been largely reinforced at
Centreyille by fresh troops, and his communi-
cation by railroad with Washington had fur
nshed him with abundance Of supplies and
ammunition. His wounded were rapidly ar
ri7ing in Washington by railroad and ambu-
lances, and it was thought he would be ready
to-day for active offensive operations, having
made an advance yesterday. In all these res
poets he has the advantage Of the enemy, and
has of course been able to recuperate and bring
his army again into fighting condition more
rapidly and effectively. The writer's predic
dictions have not been fulfilled as is now known
byEall] ..-
General Franklin's Corps Of the Army of
the Potomac, with the commands Of General
Sumner, had already joined him, together with
che command Of General Banks, which was
temporarily cut off by the reverse Of Saturday.
General Mcclellan has taken command of
the defences Of Washington, with all the troops
and new levies IN and about the city, his old
troops having been all forwarded to General
Pope.
Many speculations are afoat with regard to
the condition Of the enemy for supplies and
water, but there can be no doubt that the
plan Of drawing Gen. Pope to the south side Of
The Rappahannock, and then making dash in
his rear, was contemplated for a long time per-
yious to its having taken place, and they had
doubtless concentrated supplies there for the
emergency.
The rumored death of Gen: Ewel and the
wounding Of General Jackson, is not at all
credited, though in SO fierce q conflict they
have doubtless lost many officers. :"
The propriety Of making an immediate ad-
vance on the enemy is extensively discussed,
some preferring that time should be given for
the organization and drill Of the new troops,
and others that the blow should be struck at
once, before the enemy has time to recuperate.
General Pope, however, knows the condition of
tie enemy better than those who discuss the
point, and will doubtless take such course as
will be most to the advantage Of his cause
lie is still being reinforced. .~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04
WAR NEWS.

|
at Fairfax Court House to the points occupied
by the army Of the Potomac previous to the
peninsula campaign. AS the troops moved to-
wards Washington the Confederates followed
closely, harrassing the rear with shell, but no
damage is reported. There was no fighting
yesterday A considerable portion Of the Con
federate army is believed to lie massed at Vi
emma, twelve miles from Washington, while
large bodies of their troops have moved up the
line of the Potomac as far as Leesburg a
strong force is said to be near the ford oppo-
site Poolsville Maryland, and it is believed that
if an attempt is made by them to cross into that
State, it will be in that vicinity. 1t IS under
stood that the !. S. governmenthas made am
pie preparations to meet any such movement
Gen. Mcclellan has assumed command OF the
entire Federal forces in and around Washing
ton, and established his headquarters in that
city. On Monday night, General Burnside was
on the east side of the Potomac river, about
six miles from Fredericksburg, IN strong po-
sition Confederate cavalry were in the viclnl-
ty and had attempted flank movement with
out success. The above is brief summary OF
the news of the army movements as published
in Washington journal of last evening A
dispatch received since the above was written
states that eleven hundred soldiers taken prl-
soners by the Confederates IN the recent bat
tles and paroled, arrived in Washington last
night Gen. Lee, they report, has established
his headquarters short distance beyond Bull
Run, on the road to Warrenton Gen. Stuart
was at Fairfax Court House with bis cavalry.
The Washington Star says Sergeant
Burnham, Of the Metropolitan police, who
went to the battlefield Of Saturday, returned
this morning. From him we learn that one
hundred and fifty wagons, driven by negroes,
were sent to the field under flag Of truce to
bring away the wounded The rebels consent
ed to the removal of the wounded, but took
the negroes Burnham noticed that many OF
the dead and wounded were stripped Of their
clothing, and happened to speak Of it loud
enough for Confederate officer to hear. The
latter exclaimed, Shut up, you s-~of a b.,
or we Il take you, clothing and all . A rebel
officer, once merchant in Alexandria, said to
Burnham, Don't mind him, he is drunk -
The dead were stripped in violation Of Gener-
al Lees orders, and he says that those who
did it shall be shot .
The Washington Republican says that on
Tuesday night, at the Chain Bridge, some Of
the Federal troops mistook each other for
enemies, and commenced brisk skirmish,
which continued long enough to do consider
able damage before the mistake was discov
cred.
Gold in New York yesterday was quoted at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

Losses. 1t seems to be generally conceded
that General Pope somewhat exaggerated the
Federal loss in the dispatch fixing it at eight
thousand in killed and wounded, and decidedly
exaggerated the enemy's loss in placing it at
double that number, The record Of all the
battles, including that Of Saturday, will, how
ever, show, as is thought, loss froml0,0 900 to
$4,000 at least on the Federal side, in killed,
wounded and prisoners, The loss Of the
enemy is thought to have been less, since they
fought much as usual behind cover. Many OF
the artillery horses, at which the enemy di-
rected many Of their heavy guns, were shot
down and several batteries captured.-N I.
E'rpress
Capt. NJ. ?. Engle, late Of Gen. Casey's
staff died in Washington yesterday, Of injuries
received from bad fall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-04

The St. Paul Press of the 28th ult., contains
2 clear narrative Of the recent massacres in
Minnesota, by Outer-Day, friendly Indian,
which throws great light on its origin and ex-
tent. It states that secessionists had nothing
TO do with It's origin
Though the rotunds, Senate and House halls
and the corridors Of the Capitol, have been has
uly converted into hospital-cots and beds
being placed in every available place-no pa
tlents have as yet been admitted but, as the
beds are now ready, they will be taken in at
any moment that may henecessary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

The citizens of Ottawa met in mass
at the Court House on Tuesday evening
July Odd. 1862. The house was crowded
to overHowins- leaving because
they could not get in.
A. A. Fisher, Esq, was chosen Pre.i.
dent, NJ Osman Vice. President, and H.
Nash Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been
stated by the chair, the meeting was adj
dressed by Messrs, Wade, Glover, Red.
dick. Delano, and Lieut. Stone, of Mission,
and just in from Gen. Curtis division, in
Arkansas.
Mr. Glover then offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopt
ed:
Resolved, That we recommend to the
Board Of Supervisors of La Sale county,
that they call a special meeting to con.
slider the call Of the government for more
men; that said meeting be made public,
aud the public generally be invited to
attend
Mr. Reddick offered the following reso-
luton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resofced, That we request Gov. Yates
to appropriate, as a bounty, any sum OF
money he may see fit to those who volun-
teer. and that We pledge ourselves to send
members to the Legislature who will
sustain his action
On motion, Geo, Stebbins, J. O. Glover,
and W Reddick were appointed q com
m:ttee TO secure a call for meeting of
the Supervisors, in accordance with the
resolution of Mr. Glover
On motion, it was agreed to hold q
general county mass meeting at the Court
House in Ottawa, on Saturday next, at
2 o'clock Pm
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

At q mass meeting Of the business men
and farmers of La Sale and vicinity, held
at Cody's Halt, July 10th, 1862, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
lst WHEREAs, money being q medium Of
exchange and the measure of value a. the
yard-stick is the measure Of quantity, it
ciusiyely by the national government.
Therefore
RESOLVED, That it is the rightful rrero-
gative of the national government to regu.
late and control the currency of the
country by furnishing q circulating me.
dium Of equal value in all parts Of the
Union. and Of uniform volume at all
times, and in which all shall be alike
interested.
ID Resolved, That the issue Of treasury
notes made q legal tender in all domestic
transactions In denominations to suit the
wants of the business interest, receivable
for all government dues, and convertible
into government stock at the option of
the government, bearing interest at the
rate Of three per cent per annum, payable
in any lawful money, is the true financial
policy for the government to adopt to
meet the demands upon the treasury and
wants of the business interests in the
present emergency.
Sd. RESOLVED, That we Invite the CO.
operation of all loyal public journals,
statesmen, capitalists, railroad managers,
manufacturers, mechanics, farmers, mer.
chants, as we'll as the whole wealth pro.
ducing classes throughout the entire
Union in all laudable efforts to secure the
adoption of the national financial policy
indicated in the foregoing resolutions.
This must be the work Of the people; 1t
will not do to leave it to the merely int
rested inanciers and professional politi.
clans Resolutions and memorials de.
manGing the adoption Of. this system
should 60 up to Congress-, ano the finan'
| cial agents of the government from every
| city, town. and hamlet in the Union. Its
adaptability to the present wants of the
government and people, the economy Of
its workings, and the equity of its bear
| ings on all classes and interests, canno,
fail to commend it to every unprecedented
mind.
4th. Resolred, That the suggestions and
arguments contained in a pamphlet emit
| tied, The true American system OF Fl
nance, adapted to the genius Of our
| institutions, the present wants Of the
Government and business interests of the
country, and a guarantee for the future
integrity of the Union" by Alexander
Campbell, meets our approval, and we
commend it to the consideration of the
press and public generally.
5th Resolusd, That the Secretary fur
nish q copy of the preamble and resolu'
tons to the Chicago Post, Tribune, Time.
and Journal and to each of the papers
printed in this county; also, that he fur
nish q copy of the pamphlet entitled
The True American System of Finance,
by Alexander Campbell, to each of the
above named papers, with a request tina,
they publish the same.
E. D. TAYLOR, Prest
F. CoRwIx, Sec'ty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

u011GCkS
President Lincoln, under date of July
q, issues an order, :" that Major Gen. Il.
w. Halleck be assigned to the command
Of the whole land forces Of the U. s. a.
General-in.C Chief" to have his head quar-
tiers at Washington, and enter at once upon
the discharge of his duties as such officer.
Gen. II. arrived at Washington on We'd
nesday, and hence is installed in his new
position.
The object of the Presidents resident
trip to Gen. Mcclellan's head quarters, it
il now said, was to offer this position to
Mcclellan, but that he preferred to remain
at the head Of the army of the Potomac
and, conformity with Gen. Scott, urged the
appointment of Halleck, recommenda
ton which the President adopted.
This movement, Of course, amounts 10
q virtual deposition of Secretary Stanton
IS Commandments Chief of the army, and
is an acknowledgment that the plan
adopted by Stanton in April last, Of d.
viding Virginia into three separate depart
ments, under three separate heads, vir-
tually rendring impracticable anything
like effective cooperation between them,
was blunder, which the appointment Of
Halleck is intended to repair.
The appointment of Halleck to this
importcnt position is one which cannot
fail to DO attended with the happiest
results. Adopting the language of the St.
Louis Republican, the country has conf
denee in Gen. H AZ an able, discreet, saga
cious and successful strategist As a master
OF the theory of war he is believed to have
few superiors in America He is eminent
ly fitted for the planning of campaigns;
and FOR the concentration and disposition
Of troops he possesses an extraordinary
talent He is thorough military man,
earnestly devoted to his profession, and
to the noble cause in which his labors
have been so signally employed from the
time of his arrival in St Louis up to the
present. He is not politician, and has
never suffered partisan calculations to
interfere in any manner with his own
actions or those of his subordinates.-
Having at heart the efficiency of the ser.
vice, he has turned an unwilling ear to
all complaints by one officer of another,
proceeding from jealousy or personal
chickering's. Whilst waging vigorous war
upon the enemy, he has been noted as a
peace maker in his own camps. A strict
disciplinrian, there has been nothing
about him at all savoring of the tyrant.
In every way he has endeavored to econo-
mise. the expenditures of the government
and the labors and trials of his command.
Such a man is needed at Washington, and
we feel assured that the country may
have the utmost faith that his duties will
be performed with an eye single to the
welfare of the armies, and the safest, sur
est and specdiest suppression Of the
rebellion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26
Laboring Mems, Meet ing.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of
laboring men was held in the school house
near DR.. Woolleys, in Grand Rapids, La
Sale county, Saturday July 18th, pursu-
ant to call published in the Ottswa
Republican Of July 5th.
The meeting was called to order by
electingJ j. NJ Hullon Chairman, and r
T. A. Alburty Secretary.
On motion, . committee Of FIVE was ap-
pointed to report resolutions expressive
of the sense Of the meeting.
j. D. Wy kof, Lewis Soule, Albert Camel,
Zapher futile, and Nathaniel Mcintyre
wero appointed Said committee.
After . spirit.ted discussion, the reso-
lu;ioas presented we're adopted, as follows !:
WaEsEAs, Civil liberty is the sacred of
all mes, implying solemn allegations
for its maintenance; and whereas, the
encroachments Of tyranny are willy anu
stealthy - they arc gradual and sure,
therefore,
LIST Revoked. That We witness with
painful forb Ddinzs q growing indifference
among tho people in regard to the cha.
racter and class Of our men who are pro-
NOTED 70 official stations in our country.
I'd. Reselved, That our present compli.
pljcated legislative and judicial machinery
Is frightf1l source Of public extravagance
which should be remedied by discardine
all ambiguous aud complicated legal
forms end enactments and resortInR to
the most concise and simple forms of
executing Justice between man and man.
3D. Rssotpe4, That Is the producing, and
consequently. the sustaining class in the
nation, We will insist on fair amount of
influenoe in our legislative councils.
4th. RESOLVED, That the time has como
for united and vigorous action BY the in.
dustrial classes in the promotion to Office
of such men IS are by education and asso-
cistiou one with as in interest and feeling.
3S6. RIaofek, Thst the members Of this
eonvession unite in urging upon all the
towns n tie county the importance Of
holding towa and neighborhood meetings
to consider the foregoing and kindred
subjects, preparatory TO 70 united and
cbnoentrated action.
9Th. Resolved Thata committee Of three
be appointed 70 correspond with any SINH.
Lar committees, appointed in response to
he. foregoing cell, and that this committee
be authoriseH 20 oall local meetings, and.
with other SoDmunities Of like character
thas may b appointed, county conven.
ton.
Z The chair appointed ]. D. Wykof and
GOPHER Tuttls, Of DtookAsld, ?. D. adde's
6eesee, aeA. Dr. II. Woollsy, II GnAnd
Hapids, r., q Addesss OtAawA said com
mitaee j. II H0f1or, Chairman.
r. I. A. ALBun1T, Sec'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

ExcHAHaE or PRIsoxxsA-It Is annouuc.
ed from Washington that an arrangement
has at length been effected with the rebel
powers At Richmond for . full exehanss
of prisoners The arrangement WAS con.
Guided betwefn Gen. Dix and the rebel
General Hill Jt6-to include Cen. Buck.
ser, who appears 70 have been the only
obstacle in the way Of such an arrange.
nent months sgc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

OuR Loss AT RrcHxoxD.-A statement,
coming from An official source, which, it
is said may be relied upon - . perfectly
correct enumeration Of the Union losses
during tho six days battles before Rich
n:ond, foots up the Federal killed At sos;
wounded, 7,7Ol; missing, 5,5e5-making
q ieraud tctal in the different corps Of
10 pa. The e.emy admit . loss in the
same a.e;es Of haAtiss of 10000. but claim
70 have taken 9,o0o federal prisoners
They claimed to havs taken Gems Summer,
Rankin, and about 40 other high o6icsrs
prisoners. who are safe aud sound with
Mcclellan. s-rs.-lEs p
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

Stonewall jackson was not killed in the
late battles before Richmond At last
accounts he was preparing another raid up
the Shenandoah Valley, doubtless with
variations on the old plan, ~ it is never
very safe in war to attempt to play the
same game twice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

SENSIBLE FKLIow-CYRrs B. IxGHAx, ESQ =,
editor Of the Kendall County Union, is not
only . witty writer but . man of hard
horse sense all tho time" Hear him
talk: !
THE OTTAWA FsEE TaAnEs, q staunch
Union paper is on hand rs an Err. 1t
looks a. bright and smiling a. it used to
in "long ago" Its editorials are rs pi
quaint and pointed as ever. 1t is among
the pillars of that thriving city, Ottawa,
being in the 23d year of its publication.
May it live thousand years!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

BArrrRY RAr.rD.-Tho Bio ard of Trade
in Chicago on Monday opened a subscrip-
ton to raise and equip q battery. BY
Wednesday $4,000 were subecribed, and
l10 men enlisted, each recruit getting
500 bounty. The Board propose to raise
a further sum to equip the battery in
spleRdid style aud 10 arrange for taking
care of the families Of the recruits in their
absence, &c That battery will be worth
belonging to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

EURoPE-European dates are to the
18th. The news of the battles before
Richmond had reached England and
largely engaged the attention of the
Press. They were generally regarded as
= severe reverse to the federals, and as
placing Mcclellan in a precarious position.
Russia and Prussia have acknowledged
the kingdom Of Italy, in retu rn for which
Italy is said to have renounced the enter
prise Of taking Rome and Va nitia. Com
merciai news favorable
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26
War News of the Week.
FRox GEx. McCLELLAx's Army.

FROM GEN. MCCLEI.LAN'S Army.
The week has been . very quiet one on
James River Keinforcements continued
to arrive daily at McClellan's quarters,
among which have been Gen. Stevens
Comuand from Port Royal. There are
no serious apprehensions that the rebels
will suceeee in blockading James River
below Harrisous landing. although they
are making efforts to dose. They evident
ly fear An advance by Mcclellan up James
river, and have an army Of 10000 men on
the south side to protect fort Darling and
the Instructions in the river. Wounded
prisioners were daily being exchanged be-
tween our army and the rebels in Large
numbers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

REArrR TRIAL-The trial Of Reapers,
under the auspices Of the State Agricul-
tural Society, commenced at Dixon. on
Tuesday, and at latest dates was still in
progress. There appears to be large
attendance Of spectators, and some forty
or fifty different reapers and mowers.were
on trial We notice in the list Rugg's and
Ccgswelfs from Ottawa. One of the nov
elites Of the exhibition was q binding
machine. which can be attached to any
reaper, and by which one man can bind
with ease as rapidly a. any machine oan
cut 1t is simple in construction and
worked beautifully" 1t halls from At
kinson, Henry county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-26

JM LAxE AcAIS.-It was supposed, after
Lanes great military fizzle last winter, he
would never again be heard Of rs gene
ralasimo. 1t appears, however, the Presi-
dent has given him authority to raise
brigade in the West without regard to
color. and that he promises to raise ono
regiment Of white men and two of negroes
in Kansas and Missouri within a month
Go II, Jamea