The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-09-07
Proclamation by The Governor oil
Virginia
Arrival of George Francis Train

CNuSNAu, Sept Ito A. M.-Ae,iye
military preparations continue. an bu-
sinoss siill suspended rxccpiiug butchers,
provision dealers, and bakers.
Kirby Smiths forces were reported
yesterday At Lexington, Versailles, and
Georgetown. The position is a good one
Tor an advance upon either Cincinnati or
or Louisville Troops continue TO arrive
rapidly.
one p. M--The Paris operator eyac-
uaied his Office at eleven o'clock this
morning, reporting the rebel infantry and
cavalry entering the town. Information
az headquarters SAYS the rebels are in
force sixteen miles from this city. There
is great excitement here. Citizens are
being rapidly armed and hurried across
the river.
WAsmNGToS, Sept. 3 -Later infor-
nation reached here says The rebels are
making a demonstration on the river and
have already reached Leesburg. spread.
ing between there and Chain Bridge as
if designing TO cross in the neighborhood
Of Poolsville. Cavalry aud artillery have
left for there TO assist in guarding the
fords.
Itis reported that Winchester is evaeu-
a'ed and the rebels bad appeared in force
in the valley. Our troops, though much
damaged by late severe service, are being
recruited and improving fast.
Trbane's Dfspst u
There IS high authority for saving that
the Government will Immediately insti-
tute enquiries into the causes of certain
receIu events. It's believed whoever is
found TO blame, Major General or Briga-
dier, will be punished
The Hon. Jos. Holt, Of Ny, has been
appointed Judge Advocate General. an
office created al the last session of
Congress
Gen. Hooker commands his own and
Gen COUGHS DIVISION.
IIrilds rispatoh
Immediately after accepting the chief
command of al lhc Union forces in Yir-
ginia and ihr nrighburhoud of Washing
ton, General Mcclellan proceeded 10 in
spect the troops and Qualifications on lhe
other side Of the river.
This duty occupied him until after
midnight last night. Ills reception by
The officers and soldiers was marked by
the most unhoundcd enthusiasm.
The rebel force under the five Generals
Jackson, Longstrect EwelL hin. and
Smiih--do not number less than 2I5.OOO
at the present time. a gentleman Just
from the rebel camp states that Jacks
Lougslreet. Ewell, aud Hill are now con-
>olidated al Manassas, while Smith is
marching with column 3OOOOsirong on
Fredericksburg.
Gen Buttcrfcld, in The battle Of sat
urday, commanded that portion Of Nor
rell's division which took part in The en- =
gagemcnt General Morrell was with
General Grhin's brigade, which took, no
part in the lght Colonel Weeks. of the
! 2ith New York W ho commanded General
| Butteriicld's brigade. was shot through
both legs. Colonel Roberts. of the I'd
Maine, who commanded General Martin
dale's brigade had his horse shot under
him.
Al the regiments engaged fought gall
lanily. The loss is said 70 reach forty
per cent OF those engaged Captain Ri
der, Of General DutterGeld's siaT. was
shot in the head and Captain Spear, of
General Martindalc's star. in the riehi
hand.
Mr.. Dennis, military aecn. here FOR the
| state OF Indiana, has received a letter
| from Col. Meredith, Of The 18th Indiana
which statea that the I'd, 9Th. and 7th
! Wisconsin, regiments form Gen. Gibbons
/ brigade. On Thursday evening thew
encountered Hills rebel division, from
whom they took battery which they
are reported as still possessing. They
| held the battlefield. but Col. Meredith
was the only field officer who was not
hurt lie had three horses shot under
him. Our entire loss in this brigade ia
/ killed, wounded. ard missing was us
The 18Th Indiana lost POI. The brigade
was not in The Fight on Friday, but was
/ in on Salur ay, and held out 10 The close
/ Of the day; loss unknown.
The rebel mortality has been enor-
NOUS aud their own captured officers
and surgeons admit o loss Of from 10000
/ 10 1900 in killed and wounded up to
Saturday night last When General
| Franklin arrived on the battle ground on
Saturday afternoon, the fortunes Of the
. daY had been decided and the command
was halted near Cub Run, Major GEN
eral Slocmm, seeing that General pope's
/ left wing was falling back towards Gem
trevillc, formed his division in line of
battle across the road aud deploycd a
squadron Of cavalry attached 10 The corps
as skirmishcg General Smiths division
was also drawn mp IN line ofbatue half
a mile la the war. When the troops
came back they were brought 20 a halt
and not allowed 10 pass ,his point, aud
numbers Of siracgiers were collected
General lockers and kearncy's divi-
siuns came back ia good order
WASSuNGpoS, Sept 3-l yesterday a.
four p NJ. there was considerable fight
ing between Fairfax Court house and the
intermediate space towards Washington.
The rear guard consisted, DO Is said, OF
Hoohtrs aud Fitch john Porters
divisions, who lid effective service la
keeping the enemy inchcck. as our troops
were moving into the iOriiGcations pro-
tccung this rity on the Virginia side.
As 10 the report ol ihe Chain Bridge
being DESTROY eel. 20 d. Sufficient 90 saw
that several days ago Toe pauks were
removed by our authorities as a preven-
tive measure and the city Is compare
lively free to-day from excitement
The reports of rebels having crossed
into Maryland find believers, but nothing
lo-day was reliably known of g. 10 does
H.t s.m probable BE- tha ifo0ps liu.nr