Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-10-31

New YoRK, Oct. 20.-The He~alds spe-
cial from the Army of the Potomac. Of the
18th, says it is now definitely settled that
the rebels are falling back towards the Rapi-
dan and our army offers them battle by adj
vancing.
The railroad has been repaired as far as
Bristow Station to-day. Tomorrow supply
trains will run to or beyond that place.
Trestle Bridge. near Bristow, was burned
by the rebels and the track between Manas
sas and CutleN's Station was almost torn up
by them.
Slight skirmishing to-day does not indicate
a general engagement probable and the cam
paigu, except the pursuit of the fleeing rebels,
may DO considered closed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Yestcrday Whites
and Moseby's guerriIlas, numbering 1000,
came down upon Aldie, near Chantlly, and
taking the Frying Pan road succeeded in get
ting between our army and the defenses at
Washington. One gang came within mile
of Chain Bird e and fired into one of the RI
fe.pits of one the forts. Several officers were
captured together with six men Of the 18th
New York cavalry and number of surgeons.
Our cavalry went in pursuit of them and a
brisk fight ensued in which the rebels were
defeated with considerable loss. .e.
Military authorities have not reached any
positive conclusions as to the strength or
position of Lees army, but the general opin-
ion is that he has fallen back to his old posi-
ton.
Buford's cavalry division visited Chintily,
Aldie and Drainsville without discovering the
enemy. They discovered that Stuart and his
cavalry had passed tie day before n the d.
recton of Aide, and yesterday towards Lees
burg. 1t is believed they are en- route for
Maryland.
The rebels are certifying off the Rappahan-
mock. They are taking up the rails and de-
stroying all the bridges along the route.
a Richmond paper has the following: 1t
the number Of prisoners with which we should
BIZ accredited and all arrangements for the
present are knocked in the head.
New York. Oct. 2Oih.-The Tribune has
the following important announcement in its
editorial columns:
We understand upon authority from WASH
ington, which we deem trustworthy. that
Gen. Rosecrans is about to be- removed from
tho command of the Army Of the Cumber-
land.
Washington, Oct. 19.-Thero is no truth
in the statement that Meade is within the de-
fences of Washington. AS yet no tidngs Of
Lees whereabouts.
Charleston. Oct. 15.-Firing from our forts
continues. The Federals are making no re-
ply, but continue working an additional num-
Der Of transports.
Lynchburg, Va. Oct l6.-27 regiments
of Yankee cavalry, and mounted infantry,
numbering 14,O0O men passed Grccnvillc.
Tenn, bound eastward, to make raid OH the
Virginia and Tennessee railroad, and attack
our forces west of Greenvile.
On the 1lth, our forces withdrew to Hen
derson, ten miles east fr Greenville. The
enemy succeeded in getting into our rear
when our forces fell back to ZollcoAtr, and
the Yankees heavily reinforced, advanced
upon them and We again retreated to Bristol.
Our loss in both days fight was 800 killed
and wounded. Our wounded fell into the
hands of the enemy.
Wednesday night the enemy advanced OH
Bristol. and it is reported they have advanced
towards Abingdon with heavy force of from
5000 to 10000.