Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-10-17
DISPATeHEs.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Financial--The Details of the Re-
cent Fighting,
ITO the Chicsgo Tribune.I

WASHINGTON, October 10.
Remittanees on coin checks, covering the
November interest on United States bonds,
will be made to the National banks in sea-
son for collection by the let Of November
There is no need to send here for coupons.
Acting Secretary Chittenden's remarks
about foreigners investments in our bonds,
are calculated as reported, to convey
wrong impression. Although three hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars were re
ceived in one day, it was an exception.
The whole amount received from abroad in
the past fifteen days is one million dollars.
Of course the further statement that for
eign capitalists have invested enough to
pay our whole army up to November lst is
incorrect.
ITO the Cincinnati Commercial.l
WASHINGTON, October 10.
Army OF THE PoroMAC, October b.
Public suspense, regarding the Army of
the Potomac, may be set at rest The army
is safe, and able to maintain its position
against the entire armies of the rebellion.
The retrOgrade movement was voluntary
on Meade's part, not forced by any action
or movement of the enemy, and with the
ayOWed purpose to draw the enemy from
his fortifcations and base. 1t was wholly
successful.
Lee has followed closely, skirmishing
constantly with our rear, but without tenn
porary successes. Our batteries and cav
airy have been able to hold them in check,
from point to point as emergencies re-
quired, but several pretty severe skirmish-
es resulted.
The Sd Corps, moving on Monday night
from Rappahsnnock Station to Sulphur
Springs, to get possession Of the turnpike
to WarrentOn, fell in with an overWhelm-
ing force Of the enemy, and Immediately
deplOyed and gave battle, routing the enc
my after fight Of nearly two hours. Our
loss was from thirty to forty killed and one
hundred wounded, falling mainly on Gra-
hams brigade, 1st Division, which had the
advance. The Corps moved that night to
the right, and the following morning the
ID Corps met the enemy in the same posi-
tion, in increased force. The enemy were
in cOncealment and opened on us by sur
prise.
The fight was desperate for short time
when the I'd Corps fell back, with consider
able loss. It was unable to get the turn
pike. The retreat, therefore, was confined
to the road following the railroad. The
troops moved with the utmost rapidity,
and in fine order, the trains having the sd-
vance, protected by the main body of the
army. The march was continued all Mon
day night and Tuesday night on Broad
Run. The retreat was resumed at day
light yesterday morning, the I'd Corps COW
ering the rear.
The enemy appeared in force this after
noon, when q heavy artillery fight COM
menced. The battle is still raging with
great vigOr. From the nights of Center
vile the roar of cannon is continually
heard. and by the advancing darkness, the
explosion Of shells and the flash Of guns
mike magnificent spectacle.
Great credit is due to Colonel Nc Callum,
who, ~ personal attention and untiring
energy and perseverance, brought every
pound of stores off safely.
The general impression Is that the enc
my viii give battle here.
All hands are confident OF victory, with
every advantage, save numbers, in our fa-
vOr, A contrary opinion is held by some
that having crowded US into our defens-
es, Lee would repeat the movement Of q
year ago, and cross the Potomac into
Maryland. In either case he will regret
the step.
General Meade has shown himself q
match for the willy rebel. He has not
been Out-genersled in a single step. Pru-
dence and military sagacity mark all his
movements. am unable to give the three
days skirmishing in the rear, but it was
not very serious. The affair this after
noon is the most serious Of all, the enc
my having made determined effort to
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