Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-06
GOvBRNOR TOD,s LATEST DIsPATCH.
COLUxBUs, Sept. 5.

CoLUNBUs, Sept. 5.
To the Press Of ClerelaHd;
The response to my proclamation asking
volunteers for the protection Of Cincinnati,
was most noble and generous. All may feel
proud Of the gallantry Of the people Of Ohio.
No more volunteers are required for the pro-
lection Of Cincinnati. Those now at Cincin-
natl may be expected home in few days
I advise that military organizations
throughout the State formed within the past
few days, be kept up, and that the members
thereof meet at least once a week for drill.-
Recruiting for the old regiments is progress
ing quite satisfactorily, and with continued
effort there is reason to believe that the re-
quisite number may be obtained by the 18th
instant.
For the want of proper accommodations at
this point, recruiting officers are directed to
report their men to the camp nearest their
locality, where they will remain until prOVi-
sion can be made for their removal.
Commanding officers Of the several camps
will see that every facility necessary for the
comfort Of them.
(signed) DAVID TOD, Governor.
FROM WASHINGTON.
washington, Sept. 5.
The quiet of the city still continues. No
ture an exciting rumOr.
There is no disagreement whatever in
the belief that the rebels are extending
their lines into the Valley of Virginia,
with a view to cross into Meryland. In
front of our army to-day, six or eight
miles distant from our most advanced out
posts, clouds of dust and other appear
ances indicate activity among the enemy.
The sound of cannon for short period
seems to confirm this. Whatever may be
the fact, no damage whatever has resulted.
1t appears from a private letter that our
troops had been withdrawn from Acquia
Creek, if not altogether, at leastin part.
The stores have been placed beyond the
probability Of falling into the hands of the
enemy.
Five or six gun boats were at the last ae-
counts lying in that vicinity.
The rebels do not occupy Fredericksburg
with any force, as the troops designed to
hold that town have been sent forward to
augment Jackson forces.
The citizens are performing guard duty
at Fredericksburg.
A rebel prisoner now here, whose rela-
tions reside here, represents that the
slaughter of the enemy in the recent bat
ties was extremely heavy, and estimates
the numbers far greater than the exagger-
ated losses upon our side. A rebel mail
recently captured in the vicinity of Fred
ericksburg confirms the report of the enc
my's losses, especially among the officers,
including Gen. Ewell.
The following is CLEANED from newspa-
pers and private sources:
1t is believed the rebels have crossed in
some force this side of the Point of Rocks,
and subsequently the most part re-crossed
into Virginia as though hesitating to make
the experiment Of getting a lodgment in
Maryland.
The rebels have thrown shells across the
river at canal boats, &C., which did nc
damage. -t.
A man protesting to have make his es-
cape from the neighbOrhoOd Of Leesburg,
Wednesday, reports that Jackson had en-.
tered Leesburg with his troops and wa:
pushing towards Harpers Ferry, and that
Longstreet was marching in the same di-
rectiOn.
The rebels are well supplied with artil
lery.
Most of the Union people about Win
| chester and Leesburg had made their es
cape into Maryland
Others were captured by their secession
neighbOrs while making the attempt, anC
were thrown into prison
Upon receipt Of the intelligence tha
Jackson was marching towards Leesburg
rebel flags were displayed by many of tn
Inhabitants in token Of joy at his coming