Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-10-09
WAR NEWS.

Lafer from Morris kland-.No trouble be-
f,ceea Gilmore and Dahigren-A Jorni-
dpbie expedition sailed from Fortress Mon
roe-Latcr ne,cs from Tennessee.
NEw YoRs, 9th.
The Herald Washington despatch says
full official advices of a late date have been
received at the Navy Department, and very
satisfactory, although frem their nature
their publication at this time wonld be high
ly indiscreet They show that neither
Dahlgren or Gilmore is idle, bat that they
are pushing forward the preparations for n
renewal of active and efficient operations
These two distinguished commanders have
too much interest in the cause at heart, and
Are busily engaged in forwarding their
Preparations for the reduction OF the forth
fcations, and the capture of the city to
waste time in the foolish pickering and leal-
ousics ascribed to them by certain newspa-
pers correspondents and others. On the
contrary, they are working cordially and
heartily together, and the results OF their
corporation will be interpreted before long
in manner which will convince B,aure
gard that all the barbarsm was not e1hauat-
ed in the Smelling Of the devoted city.
New YORK, 9th.
A Fortress Monroe letter to The Herald
says an expedition on large scale consisting
of artillery, caval y and infantry has ben
organized and in conjunction with several
army gunboats, started from here yesterday
=. NJ The weather was all that could be
desired. Its destination is unknown even To
those participating in the enterprise. The
troops left under sealed orders which are not
to be opened until they reach certain
-, e 4 h,s haan
pointed where the various commanders are
to meet and adopt such measures as will en-
sue the success of the expedition. Gen
Foster planned the campaign, If the gcner
oil instructions are carried out, no fears need
be entertained of promising and satisfac-
tory issue. The rebels will be compelled to
concentrate large force to meet this exped-
ition.
New YoRS, 9th.
The HeratFs Washington despatch says
that Col Lowell, of the ID Mass, Cavalry,
commanding the cavalry brigade in front OF
the defences of Washington, has removed
his headquarters to Fairfax Court House
The instructions of his scouts and squad
rons actively engaged in the pursuit OF Mos
by's men, are to burn every house where
rebel is found. This course has been adopt
cd by Colonel Lowell as the only means to
rid Fairfax and Loudon Counties OF the dar-
ing maraudiny band who have caused an
noyapce and committed dcpredations that
have been tolerated too long.
Last night the guerillas entered Fairfax
Court House and Sc izad a considerable quan
.ity of dry goods, the property OF suffers
doing business in that place.
New York, 9th.
Tie Herald has the following
Nashville, Tenn, 5th. IN unusual de-
gree of excitement prevails here today in
consequences Of the rebel General Forrest.
with 1000 mounted men having made raid
on our line of railroad communication be-
tween this place and Bridgeport or thattAn-
ooCga.
Just at this particular time no trains
were leaving for the direction OF the front.
Yet this circumstance need give no partcul-
ar cause for alarm. The enemy can do but
little injury to our line of communication. -
Forrest may succeed in interrupting the
communication for a few hours, but we have
not only the force to Drive him back but to
defeat an immensely heavier force There is
no need of fear for Gen. Rospcrans' success
in holdias his position at Chattanooga
lie is to strong at THAI point Tor tie enemy
to attack him with even 4 show of success.
To- day skirmishing has been going on In
the neig hborhood of Murireesboro. The en-
envy made an attempt to destroy bridge OF
considerable Importance to us in railroad
point of view. The present raid is not an
unexpected one to us. We were looking for
it. Cavalry movements do not surprise US,
as it is only when heavy bodies of infantry
move on our lines OF communication or link
that We prepare for serious engagements.
In conclusion let me assure The loyal pep
pie that fears for Gen. Rosecrans' rear and
for the safety of Murtreesboro need not be
entertained unless the enemy moved on our
rear flank in iu,l fore. and u gentleman well
qualified to know assured me that there
was no knowledge of an attack on Chattan-
eoga up to the cutting OF the wires bet" cen
here and Bridgeport, Ala, the said cutting
having taken place at Daylight this morn
ing.