, 1863-10-31

retreating to Shreveport, and the Federals
would advance as soon as reinforced.
Washington, Oct. 16.-Some 200 or 300
guerrillas on this side of the Rapahannock
and South of Meade's army arresting Union
men and committing depredations on their
property.
From information received from the Army
of the Potomac tonight, it appears that a
body of the enemy was seen passing south
ward opposite Blackburn's Ford of Bull
Run last night. Our batteries shelled them,
and they replied for full half an hour and
then disappeared. Our army is in a pretty
safe position, prepared to repel any attack.
Rebel papers Of Oct. 9th contain the fare
well address of Cen Polk to his command.
The same papers have report that JEFF.
Davis is about to assume command of Bragg 5
army.
New York, Oct. 1.-THE World spe-
cial Washington dispatches of the 10th
says;
The Army of the Potomac has retreated
thus far closely pursued by Lee A battle
would probably have been fought on the old
Bull Run ground yesterday had Meade ac-
cepted it. Lee moved heavily on Meade's
flank, and Meade feeling alarmed r. fell
back. 1t is intimated that Lee is going into
Maryland again.
News of October goth.
New York, Oct 20.-The HeralGs, special
from the Army of the Potomac, of the 18th,
says it is now definitely settled that the reb-
els are falling back towards the Rapidan and
our army offers them battle by adyanc-
ing.
Slight skirmishing to-day does not indicate
a general engagement probable and the cam
paign, except the pursuit of the fleeing rebels,
may be considered closed
Washington, Oct. 19-Y Yesterday, Whites
and Moseby's guerrillas numbering 200,
came down from Aldie, near Chantilly, and
taking the Frying Pan road succeeded in get
ting between our army and the defenses of
Washington One gang came within mile
of Chain Bridge and fired into the riAe-pits
of one Of the forts. Several officers were cap
tured with six men of the 18th New York
cavalry and number Of surgeons. Our cav
airy went in pursuit ofthem and brisk fight
ensued in which the rebels were defeated with
considerable loss.
Military authorities have not reached any
positive conclusion as to the strength or po-
sition of Lees army, but the general opinion
is that he has fallen back to his old posi-
ton
The rebels are fortifying on 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
appears there is a wide difference as regards
the number of prisoners with which we
should be credited, and all arrangements
for the present are knocked in the head
New York, Oct. 20.-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
the command of the Army of the Cumber-
land.
Washington, Oct. 19.-There is no truth
in the statement that Meade is within the
defenses of Washington. AS yet no tidings
of Lees whereabouts.
Charleston, Oct 15.-Firing from our
forts continues. The Federas are making
no reply, but continue working an additional
numbers of transports.
Lynchburg, Va, Oct, 16.-27 regiments
of Yankee cavalry and mounted infantry
numbering 4,000 men passed Greenville,
Tenn, bound eastward, to make raid on
the Virginia and Tenn. Railroad. and attack
our forces west of GreenYllle.
On the 11th our forces withdrew to Hen
derson 10 miles east from Greenville. The
enemy succeeded in getting into our rear
when our forces fell back to Zollicoffer, when
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 ofthe enemy.
Wednesday night the enemy advanced on
Bristol and it is reported that they have ad-
vanced towards Abingdon with a heavy force
of from 5000 to 10000.
Yreka, Oct 2l-Line down to-day.