The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-09-10

House, between portion Of Gen. Pops's army
and Jackson's forces.
Our loss vas heavy, but the enemy were div.
en- mile, and We occupied the Geld Of battle a
8 o'clock this (ruesday) morning.
Cineinnasi 10 P. n, Sept 4
The excitement has been high al the after
noon. Citizens ere enrolling themselves rapidly
in different wards, and large numbers are work
ing ON Notifications on Kentucky hills
Gov. Todd arrived this afternoon snd ID in con
sultation with the military authorizes and the
utmost exertions are being made.
The enemy, it is estimated At from 10000 to
sc, 900 strong. are reported At Bride Station. 80
miles from this city. They are expected 70 Ar
rive opposite the Notifications Thursday.
The 4sth and 99th Ohio regiments are falling
back already to Covington. Our piekets are 10
miles cut.
All steamboats, are ordered to remain on the
Ohio side Of the river.
Gilbert's command which fell back from Lex.
ington reached Frankfort to night Some ap
prehenson was felt for ito safety.
No telegrspbic communication south of Fal-
mouth.
Philadelphia, Sept. 3.
The Inquirer, Of this city, makes the following
statements:
Baton Rouge has been completely destroyed BY
our troops Gen. Breckinridge had demanded
its surrender.
I'll hal non tod hr ns,pt
The wounded Who were in the hospitals at Falls
Church have arrived at Washington.
Stonewal Jackson is on his way to Baltimore,
via Leesburg, with 10000 men. He intends
crossing near Edwards Ferry.
Latest accounts from Gen. Pope's headquar-
tiers cay that his whole column was falling back,
and thence to Washington.
The railroad bridge at Bull Run has again been
destroyed by the rebels.
Washington, Sept. 8.
The following is the correct form in which the
order in reference to Gen. Mcclellan has been
issued:
War Department, Adjt. Generals Odce,
Washington, Sept. 2.
General Orders No. 1872.
Major General Mcclellan will have command
of the Notifications of Washington and all the
troops for the defence of the Capital.
By command of Maj. Gen. Halleck.
(Sgned) ED. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Cincinnati, Sept. 8.
Business is still suspended and active prepare.
tons continue for defence. Martial law is in full
force, and all citizens are compelled to enroll
themselves in thor respective wards, organized
aud put ON duty on the fortino..;nn.
Reports are conflicting as to the whereabouts
of the rebels. Telegrapbic communication is
open TO Boyd's Station.
Philadelphia, Sept. 8.
The following report is published in the En-.
Yuirer:
We have report that Jackson is on his way
to Baltimore via Leesburg, with 4G, 900 men, and
that he intends crossing at or near Ed~ard's Fer.
~.
Washington is quiet The excitement has
subsidized. The disposition OF troops in the last
"a hours has restored confidence.
Cincinnati, Sept. 8.
Regiments from camps and companies from in.
terror towns have been arriving all the afternoon.
The military authorities are very active.
At six on the afternoon of Tuesday the rebels
occupied Lexington, 5000 strong.
Railroad and telegraphic communication was
re established to Paris at O'Clock this after
noon.
A accommodating engine proceeded within ten
miles of Lexington. where they found burnt
bridges.
1t is not known whether the rebels still occu.
py Lexington or not.
A train OF twelve wagons vas captured 2 miles
from Cincinnati this morning.
Large numbers of negroes are being sent
across the river to work on the Notifications
Washington, Sept. 4.
Colonel Berdan is not so badly wounded as at
first supposed. He was stunned and his left
shoulder blade badI, bruised by piece of shell
but lie is still on duty With his regiment.
The city maintains its calmess.
Cairo. S,pt. 8.
Disatches received at headquarters from Jack
con, the I'd, say Bolivar is reported invested
by heavy force under General Price. There is
also large force of the enemy within seven
miles threatening an attack. Villipigue Is repor-
ted to have crossed the Hatchie River at Browns
Vile, on the night Of the lst, and is probably
making towards Bolivar. We have whipped the
enemy in every skirmish yet.
The Grenada Appeal confirms the Federal
evacuation of Baton Rouge, but does not say
that the place vas destroyed.
Cincinnati, Sept. 4.
Preparations Tor defence are undated, and the
city was lively all the afternoon with the march.
ing of troops. There is no alarm. Proners Of
armed men have been received and accepted
from q large number of towns in Ohio and Indi-
ana. and they will arrive in large numbers to.
night and tomorrow.
st. Louis, Sept. 4.
special to the Missouri Democrat, dated
Memphis. I'd, Gays: The Grenada appeal of
September I'd save: "The forts below New Or
leans have surrendered to feet of Confeder
gunboats.
Baton Rouge has been evacuated by the
Federals, and the forces taken to New Orleans
to defend that place.
Washington, Sept. 4.
The work Of getting the army into good posi-.
ton has been accomplished with entire success
So we'll conducted has been the process of fall.
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