, 1862-09-20
Mcclellan Assigned to the Wash.
ingtOn FOrtifcatiOns.
HALLEoK SECRETARY OF WAR.
Reported Death of Gems. Stevens and Kearn
DATES TO SEPTEMBER 9TH.

(hy.) ned IN confusion, falling back towards Gov
ington, (Ky.) which point is, as so is Cincinnati
threatened by Humphrey Marshall, with some
10000 rebels.
Troops focking in for defence of Cincinnati
Marshal law declared Gen. Lew Wallace Com
mander there
Banks reported to have arrived at Centervlle
with his command safe.
Federal Generals Stevens and Kearny reported
killed.
Sigel wounded in the right hand in recent bat
ties near Bull Run.
Rumors and stories of most extravagant char
acter prevail, but they are not traceable to any
reliable source.
Federals are being largely reinforced.
Gen. Mcclellan has been assigned to tortifca-
tons of Washington
Pondexter, the Missouri guerrilla, has been
captured and sentenced to death as a spy.
1t is rumored that the guerrilla Forest, with
his whole force have been captured near Alexan-
dria, KY
The foreign news is pacific All English Jour
mails modified their articles on the rebellion.
New YORK; Sept 5.-New Orleans papers of
Aug. 25th, do not mention the surrender of forts
below the city. Reports to that effect un-
doubtedly false
The troops from Baton Rouge were encamped
near Carrolton.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-From careful calcula-
ton it is believed our wounded in recent battles
will not exceed 5000. The prisoners will not ex-
ceed 1000, principally taken while Struggling
All of them have been paroleG.
CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-Dispatches from Cincinna-
ii, to-day mention no change in State affairs there
Troops from various portions of the State arriv-
ing constantly. Citizens doing all that is requir-
ed for defence.
1t seems somewhat doubtful whether it is the
intention of rebels to attack this place. Had
they intended to do SO they could have arrived
there on Wednesday or yesterday. Every hours
delay on their part only strengthens the ctys de-
fence.
WASHINGTON, Sep. At has been ascertained
that rebels in recent engagement did not fight
with their entire force, having a powerful reserve
to be made use of as exigencies might require.
The most reliable among the conflicting reports
is that the rebel force, comprising at guess 100
900 men were still moving through Thoroughfare
Gap, branching off into the valley and striking up
toward Harper's Ferry
Paroled prisoners say rebels express confidence
of crossing into Maryland in heavy force In the
attempt.
There is nothing new to-day
Quite number of officers are in the city in
cluding Generals Pope and Sumner.
Five rebel scouts crossed yesterday at Edwards
Ferry and were seen at Poolsville they did not
remain long. Such reconnaissance is thought to
be frequent
A regiment of cavalry was at Edwards Ferry
yesterday and amused themselves by saluting our
men on the Maryland side with their field pieces,
doing no damage
1t is ascertained that the rebel troops seen at
Vienna were for the most part worn out soldiers
that went there place of refuge.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The city maintains
usual quiet. There is nothing new from front /;
feeling of security everywhere prevails.
Burnsides troops are by this time in proper
position.
CINCINNATI, 6th.-Dispatches from Falmouth,
dated this morning say accounts report rebels
to be within four miles of that place with artil-
lery.
dispatch from Pomeroy, Ohio. says Spen-
cer Roam County, (Va.) has surrendered to the
rebels.
WASHINGTON, 4th.-Rebels appeared in force
at Fall Church, Thursday evening, drove in our
pickets. Our artillery wagon train fell into their
hands, but troops rallied and recovered it yes
terday. Rebels fell back shortly afterwards, 60
ing towards Leesburg.
New YoRK 4th-HeraIGs correspondence
says a detachment of New York mounted rifles
on a scouting expedition from Suffolk few days
ago, captured, near South Mills, company of
rebels with train of twenty-eight wagons en-
routs for Richmond.
A special to the New York WOrld, says: We
are reliably informed and believe that on Thurs
day, Secretary Stanton handed in his resignation
of the portfolio of Secretary of War, which was
promptly accepted by the President, and Halleck
asked to take the post. Halleck accepted
WASHINGTON, Sept 6th.-Most of the Union
people about Winchester and Leesburg have
made their escape into Maryland others were
captured by secessionists and thrown into prison.
CINCINNATI. Sept. 6th.- The Times, which was
suppressed made its appearance again to-day
A bridge of boats is being built across the river
at the foot of Walnut street. it will be completed
tonight. =
Citizens are required to be in their houses at
nine o'clock in the evening.
Troops continue to pour into the city.
The gunboats are constantly patroing the river
| for miles above and below.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-There is no difference
whatever IN the belief that the rebels are extend
ing their lines into the valley of Virginia with a
view to cross into Maryland.
In front of our army, yesterday, six or eight
miles distant from our most extended outposts
clouds of dust and other appearances indicated
artillery among the enemy, and the sound ot
!
this; whatever may be the fact no danger has re-
suited. The rebel prisoners now here represent
the loss Of the enemy in recent battles as extreme
" heavy. The estimate of the number IS fal
greater than the suggested reports of the loss on
our side.
A rebel mail recently captured in the vicinity
of Fredericksburg, confirms the report of eremy'
losses, especially among officers, including Gen
Ewell.
WASHINGTON, Sept s, 70 M.-Reports from
the Upper Potomac say that heavy firing was
heard yesterday in the direction of Noan's Ferry
The reported crossing of the rebels yesterday al
the Point of Rocks is confirmed. They did not
however, venture any considerable distance from
the river The force consisted of battalion o.
cavalry and four pieces of artillery. After re
naming a short time they re-crossed. There il
no doubt that the rebels are in a strong force anC
are posted at several points the opposite shore
Considerable bodies of rebel infantry were plainl,
visible from this side during the day, and camp
fires at night indicate the presence of large
force of rebels than was at first supposed.
Boston, Sept 6th.-A letter from the steame
Cambridge, off Beaufort dated August %, say
that the new gunboat Octoroon captured larg
English Steamer off Charleston, which had land
ed with satpetre, ammunition and arms.
WASHINGTON, Sept 6.-The arrest of strag
Cling officers continues daily. During the las
forty-eight hours, several hundreds have been sen
to their respective regiments under arrest.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6th-The Washington
National Republican says that it was currentl
reported on the streets and in the hotels last eve
ping, that Gen. Pope had been relieved of hi
command to bring charges against Gems Fitgoh
Porter and Sumner and Gen. of Artillery 70
disobeyng orders.
CHICAGO Sept. 8th.-Gov. Morton of Indiana
has ordered all abe-bodied citizens, between tn
ages of 10 and 40, residing in counties borderin