Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-10-24
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
DATES 70 OCTOBER lG,


sharp fight ensued, the result of which was
that l25 rebels were killed and wounded and
500 prisoners and four pieces of cannon cap
turcd. The rebels are in full retreat and our
forces are pursuing them. The casualties on
our side are not known.
The telegraph is now working to Chatta
nooga. The railroad will be in running Or
der to Bridgeport tomorrow.
Louisville, Oct. lO.-Latcr adviccs from
Shelbyvillc say but three buildings were
burned by the rebels. A number of prison.
crs were taken, and the town was plundercd
throughout. The rebels also captured a
train of 2jO wagons, and 1877 of the guard
at Waldson's Ridge. Five hundred and
eighty prisoners were taken by the rebels at
McNIinville.
Washington, Oct. Q. - Gen. Sherman,
commanding the 18th Army Corps, reports
to hoadquart RS that many of the best inhab-
itants of Mississippi are now elamorng for
peace on terms acceptable to all who do not
aim at the destruction of that part of the
United States. He thinks also that no Fed
cral army would be required to visit the intc-
rior of the State.
Cincinnati, Oct. 10.-A guerilla band en-
tered Owingsvilc Ky. burned half of the
town and stole considerable money and NOV
/ able property. The squad OF Federal sol
dicrs in the town was attacked, and eight
killed and several wounded. Gucrillas arc
reported on the Nashville road Fears are
entertained that Galatin will he attacked.
/ Reports prevail of an engagement and Fed
cral success at Lebanon, Ky. No particu-
/ lars.
Washington, Oct. 1i.--A letter from
headquarters Army Of the Potomac, says for
/ two days past the enemy have been conccn-
tratcd heavy forces at Madison Court House.
! Friday night and Saturday morning, they
moved ont OF" town in northcastcrly dircc-
ton. Divisions of infantry and large bod
les of cavalry and considerable artillery arc
occasionally seen by our signal men. The
object of the movement could not he deter
mined. Reports from front represented carly
in the morning a cavalry brigade attempted
to rcconnoitrc On the South side of the Rapi-
dan, where they were met by large body of
cavalry. A fight cnsucd and continued an
hour, when or troops fell back on their in
fantry supports. After another severe con-
test the infantry finally gave way, a consider
cradle number being captured. A detach-
mcnt of cavalry then dashed upon the enemy
and rccapturcd nearly all the prisoners taken.
Our entire force pushed back towards Gull
pepper, diminishing on the way, and con-
testing every foot Of ground. Heavy firing
this att crnoon indicates the contest resumed.
The signal station on the top of the Thor
ougharc Mountains was nearly cut off, but
the entire party with the property escaped.
From appearances generally believed, the
main body of Hills corps passed from left
to right along our front pursuing obscure
routes near the Blue Ridge, intending to
make demonstrations there.
Should the rebel movement be simply
rusc to cover heavy attack on our front we
are prepared, as ground has been cleared and
everything calculated. Hills advance will
probably commence moving on Thursday
from Madison Court House, and by this
t;,~. between Uoruonsvllle 4 ork and As
thacm river.
New York, Oct. 1.-THE Times Wash
ington dispatch says:
A letter from an officer in Steers Arkan-
sas expedition, dated Little Rock. Sept. 80,
states that dcserters from Prices army are
coming into our lines by hundreds and en-
listing in our army. Guerllas still continue
operations but with diminished success.
Several gangs have already thrown down
their arms, and returned to peaceful pur
suits.
Washington, Oct. ll.-Richmond papers
received here last night arc very dolcful over
the enterprise of a genius named Livingston
who represented himself as connected with
a great Alabama business house, and bcguilcd
Richmond bankers out of 500, 900 exchange
on London, and escaped into the Federal
/ lines.
Memphis, Oct. 9.-Littlc Rock letters of
Oct. I'd, says:
1t is rumorcd that Kirby Smith with a
bined force is marching ON Little Rock.
The Military authorities are making due
preparations to meet the attack.
Washington, Oct. l3.-Gen. Milroy has
been exonerated from all charges preferred
against him.
The Eren;ag Star says there has been
some very skillful maneuverins in which
Gen. Meade, checkmatcd his astutc advcr-
sary without loss of any sort, and by which
he placed himself on the other side of the
river, and in position in which he can and
| is prepared to accept battle. lie seems to
have considerably bothered the rebels, who
do not seem inclined to fight unless with In
dian-like advantage. The change of posi-
ton was made by our army without the
slightest confusion. Everything that was
behind was destroyed, and would not make
q carload altogether.
The loss in Gen. Greggs divisions of cav
airy is said TO be severe. The 9th and 14th
PENNSYLVANIA and 10th New York suffered
most Sunday night our forces crossed the
R,rnahonnock Monday morning two cOrns