Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-09-03
WASHINGTON Sent 9

ASHiNGTON, sept. Il
The excitement 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 CentrevilIe by fresh troops, and his com
munication by railroad with Washington had
furnished him with abundance of supplies
and ammunition. His wounded were rapidly
arriving in Washington by railroad and am
balances, and it was thought he would be
ready to day for active offensive operations,
having made an advance yesterday. In all
these respects he has the advantage of the
enemy, and has of course been able to recu-
perate and bring his army again into fight
ing condition more rapidly and effectively
Gen. Franklin's Corps of the army of the
Potomac, with the command of Gen. Sumner,
had already Joined him, together with the
command of Gen Banks, which was tempo'
rarily cut off by the reverse of Saturday.
Gen. 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 doul that
the plan of drawing Gen. Pope to the South
side of the appahanuock, and then making
a dash in his rear, was contemplated for
long time previous to its having taken place,
and they had doubtless concentrated supplies
there for the emergency.
The rumored death of the rebel Gen Ewell
and the wounding of Gen. Jackson, is not
generally credited, though in sc fierce a con-
fict they have doubtless lost many high
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 stricken
at once, before the enemy has time to recu
perate. Gen Pope however knows the con.
dition Of the enemy better than those who
discuss the point, and will doubtless take
such course as will be most to the advantage
Of the cause lie is still being reinforced,
which indicates an intention to advance at an
early day on the enemy, rather than fall
back on Washington.
From the West we receive the official
dispatches detailing combined naval and
military expedition on the Mississippi, plan
ned by Gen Curtis and Capt Davis, of the
fotiIla. The Rebel transport Fairplay was
captured with a heavy cargo Of war mater
iel, consisting Of over five thousand rifles
and muskets, large quantity Of ammu-
milton, four field guns, and small arms
The military force landed and destroyed
the railroad station and telegraph at Mon,
roe, La. Two camps Of a Louisiana regi-
ment were destroyed, and eight cars burnt.
The expedition then proceeded up the va
zoo river, where a battery Of IL Founders
and two field pieces, and a quantity of am
munitioD were captured The heavy pieces
were destroyed and the field pieces brought
away Thirty five prisoners were captured
and several guerilla bands dispersed. The
arms captured were designed for Hind
mans forces in Arkansas.
General Blunt has chased the guerilla
bands under Quantrell and Rams out of
Missouri into Arkansas. a company Of
militia from St. Joseph.s No, few days
ago, surprised guerilla camp near Union
Mills, captured sixteen horses, ten or
dozen shot guns, fcrty pounds Ct lead and
twenty-five Of powder From Kentucky
we also learn Of the defeat and dispersion
Of seye al guerilla bands.
More iron clads have been commenced.
The kcels cf two were laid near Pttsburg,
Pa, on Saturday wecl,. These are in
tended for river service chiefly. The Gov
crnment is also negotiating for the pur,
chase of two Mississippi steamboats,, with
the view Of making mailed ships Of them.
The ChQctaw and Fort Henry liron clads),
now pretty we'll advanced at St. Louis,
were not originally intended for Govern
ment duty, but are expected to make very
serviceable craft, nevertheless. Nearly a
hundred vessels have been chartered re
Gently for temporary service by the Navy
Department