Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06
St. Joseph. Mo-. Sent. 9.

PolndeXter, the notorious rebel lead
er of the guerilla bands in Missouri,
was caught last night on the N. NJ. r.
r., two miles from Hudson, asleep in a
house. He is condemned as a spy and
will suffer death.
Washington, Sept. 8.
Yesterday p. m. ct o'clock, there
was considerable fighting between Fair
fax Court House and the intermediate
space toward Washington.
The rear guard ronsiste J of Hooker1s
and John Peiter's division. who did
etfectaai service IN checking the enemy,
a. onr troops We're moving into the fnr-
ftlticatlonS protecting this city on the
Virginia side. As to the report Of the
Chain Bridge being DESTROYED, it is saf
ticient to say that several days ago the
planks were removed by our authorities
as precautionary measure, and the
city is comparatively free to-day from
excitement '.'..
The reports of rebels having crossed
into Maryland, find believers, but moth
ing TOO day was reliably known of it
1t does not seem probable, for the troops
lining the Upper Potomac shore are
sufficient to check the progress Of any
forces making such an attempt. ..
The weak points Of defence have
been considerably strengthened.
Later information has reached here
that the rebels are making demonstra-
tons on the river, and have already
reached Leesburg, spreading between
there and Chain Bridge, as if design
ing to cross in the neighborhood of
Poolesville. Cavalry and artillery left
for there to assist in guarding the fords.
Winchester is reported evacuated,
and the rebels appeared in force in the
valley. Our troops, though much darn
aged by late severe service, are being
recruited and Improved fast
.-. ass. Washington, Sept 3.
Gen. McC.ellan's position is arcu-
rately defined in an official order issr Il
to-day. He romnandS the detcnces At
Washington. There Is general acuui-
escence in this appointment, which is
the same that Gen Wadsworth has
heretofore held. 1t will necessarily
give him much to do with the organic
ing of our new army, for which he is
supposed to be fitted, and call Into ex-
erclse his skill as defensive general,
in which ne is supposed to excel.
Cincinnati, Sept. 40 a. m.
Active military preparations contin-
ne. All business is still suspended, ex-
cepting butchers, provision dealers and
bakers. ....
Kirby Smiths forces were posted
yesterday at Lexington, Versailles and
Georgetown. Their position is d good
one before an advance upon either Gin
cinnati or Louisville. Troops continue
to arrive rapidly.
p. m.-Paris operator evacuated
his office at II this a. m. He reports
the rebel infantry and cavalry entering
the town. Information at headquarters
says the rebels are in force sixteen
miles from the city Great excitement
here. Citizens are rapidly being arm
ed and hurrying across the river.
Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 4.
Gov. Yates IS in receipt of letters
from prominent Union men in the
Southern part Of the State, complaining
OF the insecurity of their lives and prop
erty One prominent U0iou man of
large property, who has done = great
deal to benefit the State a4ricaICuraiv
/ writes that notices have been posted
upon his houses and fences, threatening
him with death if he does not leave
that part Of the country within SO ma
ny days.
Quincy, Sept. +.
Guerillas are getting more bold to-
day. Yesterday they came within six
miles Of West Quincy and unhitched
three horses belonging to different par.
ties, from the wagons, and made off
with them, telling the owners to charge
them to the Southern Confederacy
Rowing bands of from five to thirty
are plenty all over Missouri, opposite
this city, robbing and plundering every
body that happen to come III their way.
The Grenada Appeal confirms the
federal evacuation of Baton Rouge, but
does not say the place is destroyed
Washington, Sept. +.
Report was made at the Surgeon
Generals Office to-day Of the number
OF men wounded in recent battles. -
The report includes the wounded in the
hight Of Wednesday night at Bristow's
Station up to the fight beyond Fairfax
on Wednesday. <I..
The whole number reported wound
ed IN the recent battles is 1892; l,8u0
are still upon the battle field.
- 1t is generalIy believed tina. tn
militia VINO are to be drafted wiz be
| emDloyea to hold and occrnv th. r...