Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-24


command OF Colonel Chestnut last summer |
was still a, home, but not able to supply our
Commissary Department as before. Three
rebel soldiers found in Jail were released and
at their own request sent to the rear as pris-
oners OF war The force which General Xii.
patrick had compelled to fall back preopitate-
ly 10 the South side of the Rapidau, was found
to be an old brigade Of General Toombs, now
under command Of Colonel W. V. Lee.
Prisoners taken confirm the reports Of the
southern march OF Longstreets corps, but say
he will return in time for the approaching
battle with General Mead
Thoroughfare Mountain which day before
yesterday was occupied as rebel signal sta
ton, is this morning in possession of our
signal corps. Clark Mountain seven miles to
the left Of Culpepper is still used as look
out and the rebel flag can be seen flying.
Nearly all the mail inhabitants of Culpep-
per have been arrested and are now il the
charge OF the Proves, Marshal Guards have
been placed around the residences Of leading
secessionisls aud no one allowed to enter
them. Several prominent citizens who pro-
lessed Union sentiments, were discovered
communicating with the enemy, in order to
prevent this the entirely innocent as well as
the guilty must suffer. A heavy cavalry re-
connoissance is now in progress and by to-
morrow evening, will have reported the posi-
ton Of the enemy. Though the enemy has
considerable force in the vicinity Of Cor
douvile, but only one brigade Of cavalry is
on this side Of the Rapedau.
TIE HcrdldS Washington dispatch says
party of guerrilas crossed the Potomac Tues
day, on horses stealing, but we're overtaken
near Rockville by portion of scouts, 900 and
driven back to Virginia with loss OF several
killed and wounded
! On Wednesday a train and guard of one
officer of Heintzelman's staff was attacked by
guerrllas nine miles from Alexandria, after
firing few shots they left in hurry escap-
ing through dense woods.
The Time Washington dispatch says, the
orders to Burnsides to reinforce Rosecraus
left here the l4th, and could not possibly
have reached him before the 18th He was
then at Jonesboro where he expected to
encounter Longstr5ets reiniorcements going
to Bragg, He could not possibly get to
Chattanooga, 100 miles in time to help meet
Bragg attack on the 20th.
i Messrs Mcdonald und Leonard Brunk, Of
the Sanitary Commission arrived at Norfolk
from Richmond Mr.. Brnkle, another mem
Der of Sanitary Commission still detained as
prisoner.
Brgader General Ripley, late Chief Of Or
dinance bureau has been placed on the re-
, tired list
Brgader General Fitz Henry Warren has
been ordered to report Immediately to Gener
al Banks
reconnaissance by the First New York
cavalry up the Shenandoah Valley last Sa.
turday returned with thirteen prisoners and
/ fourteen horses.
! The 7Tibunes special Norfolk letter
says
Lee has been to Charleston within the las
I few days and probabilities are he will superin
. tend the final struggle for Chattanooga.
3 Ewells corps is alone in front OF Meade ant
/. Richmond depends upon him and snch ney
/ force rs can he raised for its protection,
:. Rebel sympathizers here admit that tn
l. Capitol is in imminent danger should Mead
IS move against it,
Longstreet and Hills corps we're in the lat
Il fights
Further reinforcements have been sen
to Bragg from Richmond
n The 7Sfbuaes Washington correspondent
e says, letters from Europe contradict the ru
n NOR that the Provisional Government c
5 Mexico sent a special agent to Richmond
establish friendly relations.
IS The pretended deputation of Vice Presideu
Stephens to bargain Texas and Louisiana fc
Il the armed Intervention of France, is also
canard
s General Forrey will resume operation
lg against the remaining forces Of Juares, at th
n end of the rainy season, and expects to di
g pose OF them easily.
lis considerable number Of French Officer
e. have been appointed instructors of Mexica
.' soldiers and 10000 uniforms and stands
arms have been forwarded from France
= to equip the Mexican army.
The acceptance of the crown by Maxim
ny lien is a settled fact
he Not the least credit is to be given to rumo
N of the recognition Of the South by France
The French Government positively diselaim
ON any such intention and the subject has new
We been introduced in the Cabinet Council
.,HIe' THE OPERATIONS OF THE FLORII
ns ABOUT "DRIED UP"
ers NEw YORK September 24-A Nashyi
letter in the World contains a rumor Il
.he Roseerans is to be reinforced by Sigel, who
as to be placed in command of a corps.
np The Times Paris letter says the Flori
ish cannot finish her repairs before two mont
me Two leves have been made on her for clai
ey, due French citizens, and another will be
TO the seizure of certain bars of silver belongi
for to European houses. So it is hardly proba