Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-11

The gunboats now lining the Potomac are doubtless
designed to prevent any attempt to interrupt the navi
cation of that river.
Very Lacest from Washington.
THE cRIs1s-THE WHEREABOUTS, OF THE TWO ARMIES
Especial correspondence of the Philadelphia Enquirer
WASHINGTON, Sept 3.-There seems to xst an idea
that at the War Department there has BEEN for few
DAYS hurrying to and mounting of steeds in hot haste
but there is nothing of it. All is as tranquil to the
outward world though there was nothing TRANSPORTING
out of the usual course of events A dozen contra
bands well dressed fill the aisles guard the different
rooms from improper calls. A few officers and few
civilians move quietly from door to door.
AS we entered tall, gaunt-ookng man, with a
worn look, brushed by u.s. noticing no one all seemed
to fall back bis presence seemed to be open sesame
be soon disappeared into the Secgetarys soon
the Old weather-beaten hero (Eientzelman} followed
The sharp features Of Sgel and the rayhaired "chie
passed from room to another aiter-nothing
was said.
What all thought we would have given good bit to
know; what OF them SAID rot long before we do
know" that retreat, which commenced on Satur-
day noon, was caused by not receiving our rein
orcemenis twentytOur hours earlier, and that it might
have been saved subsequently had they been managed
differently wien attaCked!' But are We
sate?" we asked an official. Safe? yes, but BaIt
more and Harrisburg are not yet'
How about the valley OF Virginia Well, our
forces have fallen back to the Baltimore aud Ohio Rail-
road and Leesburg The body of the Rebel army lies
near Drainesvle They must cross into Maryland for
supplies starve, fall back to the Rappahanncck-
They will, no doubt risk crossing. Can we prevent
it? A few days will determine it.
hope we can, and have no fears for the Capital
But beware what you publish you must not alarm the
people and get up panic? We do not wish to get up
panic, but think the people have q right TO ka0tD
what the Rebels are doing
GENERAL NJ CLELLAN COMMAND
The following is the correct form in which the order
with reference to Gen. Mcclellan has been issued
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1872.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTAET-G ENERAL's
OFFICE WAsHINGToN, SEP. 2, 1862
! Major-Generai Mcclellan will have command Of the
Notifications of Washington, and of all the troops for
The defence OF the Capital By command of
Maj0r-General HALLECK,
E. D. Townsend, A. A. G..
From the Knoxville (Tenn.) Register.
From Riyhmond Ky.
RICHMOND, KY, I
Sunday August Both, 1862 {
| God blessed with great victory yesterday, and
this morning finds enjoying the blessings of the Yam
ke camp. Skirmshng the evening previous indicated
the proximity Of the two armies, We camped with
Geu Smith Is miles from Richmond, and early next
morning proceeded to meet the enemy who were
miles from Richmond The road was crowded for miles
with Infantry and artillery, so that Gen. Smith had to
pass through the hsds in order to gain the front
he passed along the lines never heard sucn cheering
for Gen Smith. think troops never were more eager
for battle nor more sure of success. About o'clock
the boom Of artillery evidence that the ball
now opened Soon the contest became hot and general
Volley after y0lley of musketry poured in upon
them and for about two hours the battle ragged with
great fury The fight lasted about four hours when
they gave way, falling back two miles Gen. Cayburn
wounded early in the engagement, and Col. Eiz-
gerrel, of the 10th Tennessee, killed. Alter
freshDg short time on the contents OF Yankee haveT-
sacks they were again attacked and routed a second
hooly
had been marching fer weeks and enduring al the pr-
vatioD8 nearly that could endure, they fought Ike
they had been resting for month.
| Three miles from town now Capt Owens Go. Cav,
with skrmishers either side of the road marched
down the pike towards town. taking prisoners all along
as We went When we came within sight OF town we
found tie enemy drawn up in line OF battle this sde
in front of the graveyard The Brigade which had been
sent out on the Crab Orchard road by Gen. Smith, was
now forming the hill to the right We took some
prisoners in front Of their lines and them looking at
We returned back and the infantry and artillery moved
up, and third attack was made about p Tie
artillery played awhile and then the fight entirely
with small For about halt hour the fight was
the hottest heard They could not stand the
erring fire from undaunted Inen any longer, ald
they gave way third tine in utter confusion, leaving
ali their artillery but one piece, which the cavalry
took
81 O'Clock the army entered the town, amid the
dead rumOlDg of flying artillery, the frantic shouts Of
The great excitement and confusion did not prevent the
kind hearted ladies from coming 10 the edge Of the
streets with buckets Of water to relieve the almost FAM
shed soldiers and welcome them friendly VISITORS
The artillery rushed to the far side of the town and
few shots fred at the retreatng foe, and then the
cavalry turned loose Coils. Scott Sarnes and Morris
son. had made circuious march while the last battle
was being fought, aid got in the rear of the enemy
A bout ten O'Clock the that the whole army
was captured and demorazed.
Their number was estimated by Gen. Smith at
10000. They lost about 1000 to 5000 killed
wounded and prisoners all their artillery, ammunition
wagons, comnssaries, sc. The rout complete
and their loss about five to one of Gen. Bull
Nelson was wounded and reported captured. Gen
Manson, second in command captured One
General killed. After the fight was over Gen. Smith
rode along The lines and never never, have beard such
shouting and rejoicing. Gen. Smith raised his hat anc
s2d Il arrah my brave boys, you have done the bSs
days work ever done in the Southern Contederacy'
May this only be the commencement of a series o
brilliant victories to Gen. Smith. May his aures bt
bright and lasting bis marching has been hare
and tOiling. II. NJ :.
Gen. LEE.-A correspondent Of the Charleston
Courier, writing from the army, says of Gen. Lee
You cannot imagine palmer or more unoStenta
tons looking than the Commalder-in-C Chief OIL
the Confederate armes-GeDeral Lee. Take human
FORM say five feet eight inches in height, its con
suens we'll knit together full in its proportions, anC
yet without supaf1ty. Add to it well shaped
souarelv built bead with front whose every line il