The weekly Butte record., 1862-09-13
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Eastern News.

across the continent, concerning the lighting II
front Of Washington during the past twi
weeks, the following under date Of Washington
September Sd, gives an idea OF the result
We record il with feelings of shame and indig
nation. bat the fact Is nevertheless distinctly
known, that our army was whipped on tht
York Peninsula Fredericksburg is now il
possession of the rebels, and the Union forces
have been driven from GordonsvilIe, through
Manassas, the old Bull Run battle field, Cen
treville, Fairfax Court House, Falls Church
and a into the Notifications protecting the
city Iof Washington on the Virginia side =
There has been no battle since Monday
September lst That was desperate. One
took place in the vicinity Of Fairfax Court
House, which resulted in a most substantial
success. Our loss was about thousand killed
and wounded, including large number Of
officers
Reports Of the rebels having crossed into
Maryland find believers but nothing today is
reliably known of it. The weak points along
the Potomac have been and are being conside-
rably strengthened. 1t is reported that firing
was heard in the vicinity of Leesburg but We
have no means Of ascertaining the truth.
Information has reached here that the rebels
are making demonstrations on the river, and
have already reached Leesburg spreading be-
tween there and the Chain Bridge as if de-
signing to cross in the neighborhood Of Pooles-
vile. Cavalry and artillery have left for there
to assist in guarding the fords.
1t is reported that Winchester was evacua-
ted and the rebels appeared in force in the val
ley Our troops, though damaged by the late
severe service, are improving fast.
There was considerable fighting between
Fairfax Court House and the intermediate
space towards Washington yesterday afternoon.
1he rear guard consisted it is said, of Hook
sf's and Porters Divisions, who did effective
service, keeping the enemy IN check, as our
troops were moving into the Notifications pro-
tec,ng the city, on the Virginia side. The
city to-day is comparatively free from excite
ment.
The movement Of the enemy on Monday was
repetition Of the old game, to get between
Pope and Washington. When the movement
became known, the necessity of guarding
against it caused the whole army to abandon
Centreville, and it was masSed this side of
Fairfax Court House. Yesterday, at noon,
they again marched and by evening the ad
vance was in sight of Munsons Hill. Gen
Mcclellan rode out to meet the army and was
received with great enthusiasm.
Aqua Creek has been evacuated by our
troops. Fifty-eight cars were burned and
quantity OF stores destroyed. Before the
transports got out of sight a squad of rebel
cavalry appeared few miles from the river
vi were scattered by shells from the gunboats
FoRTRESs Monroe Sept 9Th
1t is reported that the Merrimac No. has
been seen below Fort Darling, evidently max
ng toward Newport News There is no
loubt that a reconnaissance has been made of
ames river by two or three rebel gunboats
within day or two.
LArER-'rhere is a great excitement here
p consequence of the report that the Merrimac
80. had reached the vicinity of Newport
News, and had an encounter with one or two
Eanboats and had driven them before her. All
he shipping here has been removed to a place
safety.
WASHINGTON. Sept. s.
The following has been received from the
PIPER Potomac, dated IL o'clock last night
A rebel force is in the neighborhood of
Jamestown and Clarksburg. estimated at
600 strong, composed entirely of cavalry
body of the enemy, 1900 strong. crossed
be river last night at Whites Ferry They
re supposed TO be en- route for Frederick
airy land
NEW York, Sept S.
From the Times correspondent who has
st returned from Poolesville. Maryland, we
rn that on Thursday night the rebels com
enced to cross infantry and artillery. crossing
three places besides the bridge. No resis-
nee was offered to their crossing Some
ederal cavalry who were watching them were
tackled aud chased to PooleSville. About
lsk General Lee marched into PoolesvilIe at
e head of four regiments of infantry. crossed
e Monocacy, and passed along the bank OF
E stream towards Frederick Maryland
WASHINGTON. Sept s.
The intelligence received last night and con-
med this morning. of the occupation of Fred
lex, Maryland. by the rebel forces. naturally
cites much surprise mingled with indigna-
pn and alarm. There is but limited opportu-
Y for obtaining information from that vcIni
almost all the intelligence coming here via
lltmore. Last night immense bodies of our
Pops were in motion for the Upper Potomac
i elsewhere. Today military operations
ntinue. Nearly all the rebel troops have
parenty been withdrawn from our front
great force remains.
WASHINGTON Sept 5.
The Federal forces are stated 20 have fallen
81 from Frederick to IIarpers Ferry On
1rsday night they burnt the hospital and
nmisSary stores aud removed the sick and
|uuded. On Friday afternoon the rebel
kets advanced as far as Newmarket, eight
eS southeast Of Frederick.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.
There is no doubt that large endorsements
rebels were yesterday passing from Ashby'S
p, south Of Leesburg, as if intending to cross
Potomac at Smokers Ferry, which is be
eu Point of Rocks and Edwards Ferry.
rebels move in solid columns first caval-
next artillery, and then infantry, with bag
e in cars. These were again followed in
same order by other divisions. The people
he valley have contributed to the suSteuance
he rebels. aud doubtless furnish them with
needed information.
Nothing has been heard from our troops at
rpers Ferry and Martinsburg. They are
off from reinforcement by the rebel move
ITS towards Frederick.