The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-09-03
FROM WASHINGTON

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WASHINGTON, Sept Some frightened
drivers imagined that Gen. Stuarts rebel
cavalry was dashing up, and accordingly gave
the alarm. The panic spread almost with
the speed of electricity. and doubtless would
have been prolific 81 serious consequence.
had NJ. - Guards on the roads rus..s4 forth
with pointed guns aud threatened TO shoot
the drivers unless they retured ~ .s ac'd
This conduct on the part OF the guard had
! the desired effect. as after a while inc .slbu-
lances again reached the field and performed
their appropriate duty in bringing away the
wounded. There seems 10 be no doubt that
the pckets OF tho enemy were lowering
around the persons engaged in their humane
work on the field, but up 70 an early hour
this morning. they had not been interrupted
Ambulsnces are constantly arriving here
With the wounded and small proportion Of
the SICK
From all that can be gathered we have
suffered revC.e'r. Our men are confident
of retrieving our loss of Saturday II was
owing TO their impetuosity and daring in
cha ging the enemy in the woods. that they
so mauy casualties.
: 'ar~r number of strarglcrs on their
way TO Washington aud Alexandra. .esc
picked ~ hv the rebels during last night.
Sunday; only occasional skrmishing or
few shots poured into tie woods from time
to time on the enemy, as If TO try the range
of our guns
From the severe conflicts previously IL was
evident that both armies were engaged in re-
pairing damages.
About 10 o'clock yesterday p. m, several
trains of cars at Manassas Junction with
ammunition and stores, were burnt by the
aailitary authorities 10 prevent falling into
the hands OF the rebels. which seemed 10
be imminent. the bridge of Bull Run having
been destroyed by the rebels and the prop
ersy therefore being cut Off from retiring TO
a place of safety.
HEADou AErERs OF rHE ARNYs
ApJ'r GINS. OTFIcE, Sept. ?
BY direction of the President Mai Gen.
Mcclellan viii have command Of the foFtif
cations Of Washington. and of all the troops
for the defense Of The Capital. BY order of
tho Secretary # War
(Signed.. J.. ID. TOWNSEND.
A. A. G..
WAsmINeroN, Sept. "A train 0f ears
having on board 500 or 600 soldiers, who
were wounded in Saturdays night. come
down this morning from Fairfax.
They represent amor other. the 2Jih
I
number of 9TH. regiments
4 guard a'-o came Town. having in charge
seven Confederate prisoners
WASHINGTON. Sept. l.-Our army has al
vanced two miles towards the battle ground
The killed are being buried and the
wounded removed under flag OF truce -
About $500 have thus Ear been removed
rom the various fields Of battle.
SPECIAL TO rcsr
wAsnISerey. Sep, "A long train 81
wounded soldiers has just come ia iron
Fairfax.
II i reroricd that two OF three Depart
ment clerks Who went out nurses. have
fallen into the hands OF the rebels.
Senatsr Fessenden j. expected here TO
night His son Samuel was killed n tn
battle Of Friday, and was buried at Centre
Vile.
Goaeral Ashie,. Of Ohio, has arrive
here.
WAsBs~sro~. sept. 2--By direction 9
the President all the Clerks and employees q
!, tho Civil Departments. aud all the employs
la the Public buildings IN Washington wi
be Immediately organized into companis
= under tie direction q Brig Generals. an
will be armed and Supplied with ammuntio
Tor tho defence OF Capital
= " .su4~oro~. sept. l--Recent adsic,
received from the vicinity of the late ssngul
9 nary conflicts in Virginia Nth the enem,
!. report Affairs ia that locality a. being com
paratiyely quiet. The news IN that quartz
Q to-day has not considering the intense e,
a , element and hustle prevalent. decided
meagrc rnmOrs and stories Of the most e,
= trnvarant nature have been circulate
z throughout the city 4 great majority
H.. 10 - rrf.4
= abe
T. P.rt'cs 81, "a Cenueville yesterday
II. q, - ~. the commsDd Of Gen Bank
j. which haa oeea ~nrnorcd cut OF. arrived
= that point sbout ; o'clock yesterday. The
can be very little doubt II The correctness
"a this report. a. eur informant states that
j. witnessed the ARRIVAL of this command.
q = further stated that march Of , mil
~ was accomplished IN orsier 70 reach that r
- si,ion
The greatest Attentions ). beng given
- the condition Of the woap6cd. wbo are co
> veyed wiih ali possible promptituds 20 q
- various Departments for their reception.
over ABUNDANCE Of Physicians and nurs
- have tette-ef their services, and II : me
"a as.afellx true hat the brave men . bo Ia
r fallen IL f-sc-ss ~ ne National honor. -
,.ei want lof sympathy and ~ -''r-4sDn
se tf,esr suffering The ressel a-socis'io-
- l.,sa male af,d female which have been q
- canned. mary ~ them lately. are sssidno
n 4. thesr eiEoft. - alleviate the sdfcfin< 81
dliion Of CT s1uaufd.
-. II IS stated 81 q former letter. tha,
- large number % strs<gicrs ~ere. yetterd'
rickod up ~ the onemys oafalrT j
Al raids was aade bstseel faiffat Col
"A Eouse and Ceatrcxiile
Within The rses two days ne fr,ees Of 10
re Ia provisions have nearly doubled. OF
% sfe Increased demand TOE them. and I
u e.ssnify reepis iriug Interrupted IN u
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