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ARoUSING ENTHUSIASM.
Great War Meeting Held at the
Capitol

Capitol.
THURSDAY. August Z. 1862
THE GREAT WAR MEETING YESTER-
DAY.
AN IMMENSE GATHERING AND
GREAT ENTHUSIASM
PRESIDENT LINCOLN PRESENT AND
ADDRESSES THE ASSEMBLAGE
The war meeting yesterday evening was
q great success. Long before the hour
announced for the commencement OF pro-
ceedings crowds thronged the avenue and
proceeded to the Capitol. On the board
portico and steps of the east part of the
Capitol building large platform had been
erected. which was appropriately deco
rated with the American flag With view
70 night display. gas pipes and numerous
burners had been extended over the arch
In front of the platform. one set of jets ap-
propriately taking the form of q star. The
platform was occupied by the President Of
the United States (for a SEASON. and q por-
ton OF his cabinet, councils Of Washing
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WEDNESDAY, September 3, 1862.

THE ENEMY IN FORCE AT VIENNA.
This afternoon, We hear. has been occu-
pied by our troops. for the most part, in
getting into positions IN front of this city
The points occupied by them are those gen.
orally occupied by the Army of the Poto-
mac previous to its departure for the penin-
Sula.
There has been no engagement whatever
this forenoon. The rebels in the immediate
front are doubtless massed most heavily
about Vienna. twelve miles from here: yet
not in such numbers there as to change our
opinion that they aim to cross the river
above into Maryland.
We trust, IL such is their disposition, that
Mcclellan will indulge them in 1t to their
hearts content Let them cross unmolest-
ed, leaving the Potomac in their rear.
We know well the hardness of the union
ism of the mass Of the people inhabiting
the region they must first enter, IL crossing
into Maryland, where they must cross if
essaying such an undertaking.
Our forces will make short work Of them,
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SPIES AND THE DRAFT.
Pen Picture Of Belle Boyd in Wash
ington.
SATURDAY. August g. 1862.

SATURDAY, August g. 1862.
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
An army officer. writing from Harrison's
landing to a gentleman in Washington,
says:
"AIl is quiet on the James river. One
corps after another is being reviewed by
Gen. Mcclellan, and the troops making
fine appearance. The soldiers are in good
spirits and will be ready to deal heavy
blows when called upon to strike the en-
envy. If New England, the great west and
the middle states will only do their duty
now this wicked rebellion can be crushed
forever. God grant that the call for more
men may not be in vain
SATURDAY. August .. 1862.
DEFENSE OF WASHINGTON.
Measures are being taken to organize
brigade for the defense of Washington.
Among the employees of the departments,
it is said that 1000 clerks can be enrolled
for that purpose
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In charge OF Medical Director Rough ana
Hospital Steward Maurice F. O'Shay.
TUESDAY. September 2. 1862
MRPE InSpITAI 9


The great Influx OF wounded soldiers has
made 1t necessary to convert the George
town College upper story of patent office.
which some time since was used as a hos
pital for the Indiana Regiment and which
mas recently been emptied and a portion OF
the Capitol. into hospitals. The arrange
ments for the reception OF the wounded
have been completed and they are rapidly
hling up. Several other buildings are in
course of preparation.
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GEN. POPE COMES UP WITH THE
ENEMY AND ATTACKS THEM
AGAIN THIS MORNING
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FRIDAY, August %. 1852.
SATURDAY, August %. 1862.
Mr.. Lincoln's Views.

AIETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, August %, 1862.
Hon. Horace Greeley:
Dear Sir: | have just read yours Of the
10Th addressed to myself through the New
York Tribune If there be in it any state
,,ents mr. assumptions of fact, which l may
krozv 70 be erroneous. I do not now and
here controvert them. If there be in 1t any
interferences which l believe to be falsely
drawn I do not now and here argue against
tbs,n If there be perceptible in 1t an i'm
natient and dictatorial tone. l waive 1t in
Reference to an old friend whose heart 1
have always supposed to be right.
Az to the policy l seem to be pursuing,
as you say, Have HoI meant ~ leave ahy
one in DOUBT. ..
the shortest way under the Constitution.
The sooner the national authority can be
rastorad the nearer the Union will be the
"IInion as it was If there be those who
would not save the Union unless they could
at the same time save slavery, l do not
aoree with them. If there be those who
would not save the Union unless they could
at the same time destroy slavery. I do not
agree with them. My paramount object in
this struggle is to save the Union. and Is
NOT either to save or destroy slavery. If
7 couId saue the Union without freeing any
slaves. I would do 1t. and if could save it
by freeineiall the slaves 1 would do it; and
if could save it by freeing some and leav-
ing othersoealone, I would also do that.
What I doc abdst slavery and the colored
race do because L believe 1t helps to save
this Unions andr what 1 forbear I forbear
because Uio not believe it would help to
save the faionss shall do less whenever
I shall believe what am doing hurts the
cause and L shall do more whenever
shall belieNs doing, more will help the cause.
I shall tryto correct errors when shown to
be errors fand.eb shall adopt new views so
fast as they shall appear to be true views.
I have here stated my purpose according
TO nv yieW,of- official duty; and intend no
modification Of my oft expressed personal
wish that all men everywhere could be
free. Yours A. LINCOLN.
TUESDAY August 26. 1862.
EMIGRATION. OF COLORED PERSONS
TO CENTRAL AMERICA.
Senator s. c. Pomeroy has, by request of
the President. consented to organize emil
grafton parties Of free colored persons for
settlement in Central America. and been
commissioned accordingly. This gentle
mans former success in organizing emil
grafton expeditions for the settlement of
Kansas and Colorado affords guaranty of
a happy contamination of the present plan.
The government proposed to send out the
euMgrants in good steamships and provide
them all necessary implements of labor, and
also sustenants until they can gather a
harvest. Ns =
WEDNESDAY. August q. 1862.
ANOTHER IMPUDENT EXPLOIT OF
LEES CAVALRY.
A rebel raid. similar to that made ON FRI
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THE BATTLE FOUGHT ON THE IDEN-
TICAL BATTLEFIELD OF
BULL RUN.
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day night last at Cat}ett's station. VS. sue
cessfuily accomplished last night, not only
at Bristow. but also at Manassas Junctfoni
The attacking force, variously estimated at
from 500 to 20O0 cavalry. Is supposed to
have been a portion of Col. Fitzhugh Lee g
force that made the raid on Friday night
referred to above.
From all we can learn of the facts land
most of the information on the subject that
had reached Washington UP to noon today
comes through "skedaddling' federal SOL
diers, who. running on the first ALARM were
brought up all standing near Centerville
by federal pickets), the first assault was
made upon cars on the railroad at Bristow,
four miles beyond Manassas. A train was
fired into there. with what resulting dam
age we know not.
FRIDAY, August 20, 1862
GEN. MCCLELLAN IN COMMAND OF
THE ARMY OF VIRGINIA.
Gen. Mcclellan yesterday assumed COM
mand of the Army of Virginia. Gen. Burn
side is to command the Army of the Po-
tomac and Gen. Pope to command the Army
of the Rappahaunock
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WEDNESDAY. September :. 1862


The rotunda, the Senate and House halls
and the corridors of the Capitol have been
hastily converted into a hospital-cots and
beds being placed in every available place.
No patients have as yet. however. been ad-
mitted; but as the beds are now ready they
will likely be taken In today.
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WEDNESDAY. September 2. 1862

GENERAL ORDER.
War Department, Adjutant Generals Office.
WASHINGTON, September 2 1862.
General Orders No. 122-Major General
Mcclellan will have command OF the for
tifications OF Washington. and OF all the
troops for the defense of. the Capitol.
BY command OF Major General Halleck.
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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pected. 1 avail myself Of my privilege of
saying no more.
The President retired very shortly after
the delivery Of his address, amid applause.
CLOSING OF THE MEETING.
Mr. Clephane, the temporary chairman,
then said that the speaking from the plat
form was closed. He now desired the au-
dience to do some speaking. He proposed
three cheers for the Union. They were
given with a will Three for the President
of the United States were warmly respond
ed to. Three for our army and three for
the navy Were then given. amid the martial
strains of Yankee Doodle" by the band
and the crowd dispersed at about II o'clock,
some having stood patiently and with deep
interest in the proceedings during the entire
six hours Of the great war meeting.
District Quota.
FRIDAY, August s. 1862
THE DISTRICT REGIMENTS.
The Washington correspondent OF the
New York Evening Post writes
This District has sent two regiments to
the war, but they were raised with great
difficulty. The cause is obvious enough
Almost all the able bodied men here are
in the employ of the government. or at
least large proportion of them are, and
they are exempt by that fact from military
service. There is talk. however of raising
three or four more regiments. 1t is simply
ridiculous. 1t would take every man liable
to military service from the District If
through the enthusiasm caused by the meet
ing tonight and the bounties offered By the
city government single regiment can be
raised the District will have done as we'll
in proportion to the number of its actual
militia as any other part of the country
1t has been proposed in certain quarters
that government officers be obliged to take
their chances under the draft and be COM
PEELED to procure substitutes or resign their
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Draft Ordered.
TUESDAY, August s. 1862
THE NEW ORDER FROM THE WAR
DEPARTMENT

THE NEW ORDER FROM THE WAR
DEPARTMENT.
BY the order published elsewhere 1t will
be seen that COO 600 troops have now to be
raised by the loyal states. OF these 300
900 were called out by the President on the
1st of July last, and 100000 more are called
out now. II those ordered on the LIST of
July are not ready on the 18th instant, they
will be drafted on and after that date;
those ordered today (being nine months
militiamen) will be drafted Immediately 1t
VIII thus be seen that, In addition to the
100000 volunteers which We are now oc-
cupied in raising. the government ordered
100000 militiamen to be drafted All doubts
are now at an end. AS soon as Secretary
Stanton shall have prepared the necessary
regulation the draft will commence through
out the north for 10000 militiamen for
nine months And as there are very slight
prospects that the several states quotas
ordered by the President on the LIST of July
last Will be filled on the 18th of August,
the deficiency of volunteers will then also
be drafted. Thus by the LIST of September
It is designed TO have a fresh army Of over
half million in the field.
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THE ENEMY IN FULL RETREAT To
WARDS THE MOUNTAINS.
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assured.
WEDNESDAY, September 5, 1862.
TO BE ORGANIZED AS MILITARY
COMPANIES.
By direction of the President. all the
clerks and employees of the civil depart
ments and all employees on public buildings
in Washington Will be organized into COM
panies under the direction of Gen. Wads-
worth, and will be armed and supplied with
ammunition for the defense of the capital.
Back to Old Lines.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
WEDNESDAY, September 3. 1862.
By o'clock last evening the whole of the
army of Gen. Pope had reached the posi-
ton it had been determined 1t should as
sumo for the present before the stanch for
tifications on the south side of the Potomac,
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THURSDAY. August 81. 1862.
RECEPTION OF TROOPS.

THURSDAY. August II. 1o6Z.
RECEPTION OF TROOPS.
AS large numbers of troops are arriving
daily, it may not be amiss to inform the
public as to the arrangements for receiving
them. Near the depot are several large
buildings erected for their accommodation
one being used exclusively as an eating
room, which is known as the Soldiers
Retreat" and the others as temporary
quarters.
The Retreat" Is under the direction of
the commissary department. and Is super
intended by Thomas H. Donohue and j. H.
Searles, commisSaries. who have employed
about twenty-five hands. The dining hall
is about 100 feet long, and contains fVe
tables capable of accommodating 600 men.
Behind the dining hall Is the kitchen. in
which are twelve large boilers, capable Of
boiling for 10000 men per day, and four
roasters capable of roasting for 1000 per
day. Still further back are the store rooms
and quarters for the hands employed. I'm
mediately on the departure Of troops from
Baltimore.e or other points. the commissary
is notified Jas toswhat hour they will arrive,
and the nIen are set Immediately TO work.
one gang Of men cutting the meat. another
cooking, and a. third gang In setting the
tables, so that when the soldiers arrive
hot and substantial meal is ready for them.
At the same time they are partaking Of
their meat II they are to leave immediate
ly, days rauons for each Is cut and
cooked, and by The time the repast is over,
they may ;5tartaon their journey, as far as
the commissaries are concerned.
If they Ore not to start Immediately they
are marched to the Rest" few yards
from the Retreat" which Is under the SUI
perintendence q Mr.. Smith, the agent of
Captain Camp Of the quartermasters de-
partment, when theys find quarters until
orders are received for their departure.
Owing to the large number of men quarter
ing in the buildings, and the uncertain per-
iods at which they arrive, 1t has been found
difficult to keep them in as good order as de-
sirable; but a force has been put to work
whose special duty will be to keep the
quarters in as clean condition as posi-
BILE.
The arrangements by Major Beckwith and
!! Captafn Camp as to the reception and for
Warding the troops to their destination are
excellent.
Besides the soldiers arriving from the
north A large number of convalescentS are
daily sent here and quartered and subsist-
ed until they can be forwarded to their reg
iments.
FRIDAY, August o. 1862.
The Sd District Regiment has been raised
under the Immediate auspices Of Brigadier
General Wadsworth and is filling up hand
somely. Captain Langran, late OF the coast
survey Office, has been authorized TO re-
cruit Company A. and any DESTROYS OF vol
unteering can have their names enrolled
at Emrich's Hotel, corner 18th street ana
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. We are informed
that the clerks and employees Of one of the
public offices propose contributing an
amount of money adequate to the support
of the families OF any VINO may volunteer
in this company.
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TUESDAY. August ;. 1862.

REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT.
This morning President Lincoln inspected
the forts and troops on the south side Of
the Potomac. commencing about 10 o'clock
at the Chain bridge. He was most enthus-
fastically received by the troops at all
points Of the route.
The firing heard across the river TODAY
which occasioned some inquiry, was from
salutes to the President on his round in
review
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WEDNESDAY. August 20, 1862.
THE, NEW NIL 1t AIRY PRISON

Waters flour warehouse on High street.
Georgetown, has been fitted up as mill
tary prison.. and is capable Of accommodate
ing from 500 to 600 prisoners. About 100 are
at present confined there. Captain Lansing
and the Georgetown Provost Guard has
been assigned to the command. and Captain
Ellsworth Of the s6th New York has been
detailed to the duty Of examining the pris-
OnerS.
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since, the prospect now is rendered doubly
sure that there will be left only a few
rebels in arms in Virginia.
learn from parties just down from Fairfax
county. We trust the fact means sur
render of the rebels, and do not see how 1t
can mean aught else.
The railroad was regularly run this after
noon from the town of Warrenton to Bris-
tow, SO 1t is already clear that the only
damage remaining to be repaired Ito the
railroad Is to rebuild the Bull Run and
Rappahannock bridges. The former should
be completed tonight-the latter may be In
four or five days.
NURSES AND SURGEONS WANTED.
There is pressing need for the services Of
surgeons and nurses (males) to attend to
the wounded Of the great battle recently.
We are requested by the War Depart
meut to call for such volunteers from this
point to repair at once to Alexandria, pre-
pared to stay near the scene Of action for
some days at least.
On reaching. Alexandria they will find at
the railroad depot provisions made for their
prompt Transmission to points where their
services may be needed
SMELL OF BATTLE.
Not only was the sound OF the cannonad-
ing of the great battle near Centerville to-
day distinctly heard there, but the smell Of
eunpowder was quite perceptible at times,
when the wind freshened from that quar-
ter.
MONDAY, September 1, 1862.
THE EXCITEMENT TODAY.
The city was last evening. and is still to-
day, full Of exciting rumors. The seizure
of vehicles. private and public: the order
preventing the sale OF liquor, and the con-
tinuous passage of the provost guard up
and down the streets, together with the ru-
mors from the seat Of war, which find their
way to the city. all tend to keep everyone
alive with excitement. The hotels, tele-
graph offices and other places are thronged
with anxious inquirers. Every one has
question to ask, and no one Is satisfied, but
by a direct answer.
The later advices from the battlefield and
from our army are, however, sufficiently
reassuring to cause the faces Of the Union
folks to brighten. and those Of the secession
to lengthen to a corresponding degree.
MONDAY, September 1. 1862.
ARRIVAL OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
This morning. two trains arrived bringing
about 1.300 soldiers. all but about leo were
wounded in the late battles In Virginia
The balancs were SICK ihe nrst train Was
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A TERRIFIC BATTLE YESTERDAY
LASTING FROM DAYLIGHT
UNTIL DARK
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THE ENEMY DRIVEN FROM THE
FIELD.
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OUR LOSS NOT LESS THAN 5000; THAT
OF THE ENEMY AT LEAST
TWICE THAT
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South Mountain.

MONDAY, September Is, 1892.
A GREAT BATTLE FOUGHT THROUGH
OUT YESTERDAY.
THE ENEMY DRIVEN FROM THEIR
POSITION
WE HOLD THE BATTLEFIELD AND
THEIR LATE POSITIONS.
THEY RENEW THE ENGAGEMENT AT
DAYBREAK THIS MORNING.
1T NOW RACES FIERCELY.
GEN. RENO KILLED.
Yesterday morning about o'clock, Major
General McClelian's army came fairly UP
with the enemy posted the east side of
the south Blue Ridge mountains, and
stretching on line from north TO south.
from points Immediately opposite Middle
town and Jefferson. both of which villages
are eight or ten miles from Frederick; Mid
dietown on the road to Hagerstown, and
Jefferson on the direct road to Harper's
Ferry. Our right. commanded by Burnside,
rested on Middletown, and our left, under
Franklin, on Jefferson. A general engage
ment Immediately commenced: General
Mcclellan necessarily attacking the enemy
In the latter's very advantageous position.
The battle was obstinateiy contested until
nearly o pm, by which time the enemy had
been gradually driven up the South noun.
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SATURDAY. August 30, 1862.

NEWS FROM THE BAT
TLEFIELD! OFFICIAL REPORT
OF GEN. POPE, DATED
O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
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ia A little incident, which occurred yes
Ierday. still further illustrates Secretary
Stewards patriotism. During the morning
ne sent note to Captain Narrower (who
Is engaged in recruiting District soldiers).
requesting him to send to his Office eight
recruits. They were sent. and as soon as
they appeared before the Secretary he
handed one Of them neat little package,
upon which they retired and opened the
mysterious envelope. when to their surprise,
they discovered $50 treasury note for
each one of them
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One Rumor-

again. making . large proportion Of the
missing at present
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MONDAY, September 1, 1852.
THE EXCITEMENT TODAY.
MONDAY, September 1, 1862
ARRIVAI. OF WOJJNDED SOI .DJER!

This morning. two trains arrived bringing
about 1900 soldiers. all but about leo were
wounded in the late battles In Virginia.
The balance were sick. fhe first train was
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WEDNESDAY, September 10, 1862
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM RICH
MOND.
THE REBELS CLAIM TO HAVE l5OOOo
IN THE VICINITY, AND ANNOUNCE
THEIR PURPOSE TO TAKE FED
ERAL METROPOLIS.

Copies OF the Richmond Dispatch OF the
9th and 9th instant have been received in
this city, and from them We CLEAN the fol-
lowing important particulars:
The Dispatch. states that the confederate
force now operating against Washington is
10000 men, and that they are determined
now TO take the federal metropolis. They
estimate the federal force for the defense
Of Washington at 100000
Jefr. Davis has issued a proclamation for
day Of thanksgiving for their recent VIC
tories at Bull Run.
At those battles General TrimbIe was
shot in the foot, and General Ewell was
badly wounded in the knee.
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FRIDAY. August % 1862
SECOND BULL RUN.

Caused Excitement and Fears for the
City.
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SATURDAY. August 16, 1862.
TH Il u Eel Al Z NlNS

THE NEW REGIMENTS.
Arrangements have been made by the
government for the reception of troops
raised under the new call and on their way
to this city. AS fast as the regiments ar
rive they will be sent to camps of instruc-
ton across the Potomac. The camps are
under the command OF General Casey.
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WEDNESDAY, August q. 1862
ANOTHER IhfPUDENT EXPLOIT OF
LEES CAVALRY.
A rebel raid. similar to that made. ON FRI
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Senator Germans Company.
TUESDAY. September 8, 1862.
AN-0TIIICIl

TUESDAY. September 8, 1862
ANOTHER MILITARY ORGANIZATION.
The employees of the United States Senate
have perfected military organization. and
yesterday met and elected their officers.
The company numbers forty rank and fle
and style themselves the "Hamlin Guards"
When the employees have all returned to the
city they will be able to muster 100 good
men. A resolution was adopted to report
to General Wadsworth that the Hamlin
Guards were ready for any duty that might
be assigned them.
The officers elected are as follows: Cap
tain, Isaac Bassett; first lieutenant. A. 2.
German; second lieutenant John w. Jen-
nings; sergeants, Dennis Hanlon, John
Kiltz. ]. II. Goliath. A. H. Pagan; corpor-
ais, w. H. H. st. John, James Smith, R. B.
Griffin, w. P. Blackford.
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THURSDAY, September II, 1862.
HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The hospital accommodations at the Cap
itol are for ,00A patients: at Mr.. Corcoran's
park farm, for 2,400; at the patent office,
for 800; at the Georgetown College, for 600.
Accommodations for 5000 more patients are
to be prepared.