Latest Northern news.
the Federal account of the fight at Leesburg — important news from Missouri.--more newspapers Mobbed in Lincolndom, &c.The reception of Northern newspapers from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, enables us this morning to present our readers with the latest and most interesting news transpiring in Lincoln's dominions. We need not remind our readers that in many cases truth is a stranger to them, and therefore allowance should be made for their falling when reading extracts from their journals:
The Leesburg fight.
Seconnoissance towards Leesburg — the Federal forces on the Virginia side, &c.
Washington, Oct. 21
--The following dispatch from Gen. Stone's command to the Headquarters here has been received: ‘
Edward's Ferry, Oct. 21.--This morning, at 1 o'clock, five companies of the 15th Massachusetts crossed the river, at Harrison's Island, at daybreak.
They had proceeded to within a mile and a half of Leesburg, without meeting the enemy, and they still hold on, supported by the remainder of the regiment and part of the 20th. ’
A gallant reconnoissance was made early this morning by Major Mix of Col. Van Allen's cavalry, and Capt. Stewart, Assistant Adjutant General, from Edward's Ferry, towards Leesburg, with thirty cavalry.
They came on the 14th Mississippi rebel regiment, received their fire at thirty-five yards, returned it with their pistols and fell back in order, bringing in one prisoner.
We have possession of the Virginia side of Edward's Ferry.
Additional accounts say that up to 3 o'clock to-day, Gen. Stone hold his own position, satisfactorily, though his comparatively small force upon the island is engaged with some 4,000 of the enemy.
Later — the rebels expect reinforcements-- Gen. Stone holds his ground.
Washington, Oct. 21.
--A subsequent dispatch, received late this afternoon, says: ‘
General Evans, in command of the rebel forces, has four field pieces and three pieces masked, and about 4,000 men. A prisoner, who was taken, mentions that he has 4,000 rebel troops, and expects reinforcements. ’
Gen. Stone, at that time, believed he could occupy Leesburg to-day, and hold it. The dispatch is dated Edward's Ferry.
Latest and important particulars — fall of Col. Baker.
Washington, Oct. 21
--Midnight--General Stone crossed the Potomac this morning with one portion of his command at Edward's Ferry, and another at Harrison's Island.
Skirmishing began between the enemy in uncertain numbers, and a part of General Stone's command, as early as nine o'clock in the morning, and continued until about five o'clock in the afternoon, when large reinforcements of the enemy appeared upon our right, which was commanded by Col. Baker, Senator from Oregon.
The Union forces engaged numbered about 1,800 and were attacked by a force supposed to be from 5,000 to 10,000.
At this juncture Col. Baker fell at the head of his brigade, gallantly cheering on his men to the conflict.
Immediately before he fell he dispatched Major Young to Gen. Stone, to apprise him of the condition of affairs, and Gen. Stone immediately proceeded in person toward the right to take command; but in the confusion created by the fall of Colonel Baker, the right wing sustained a repulse, with considerable loss.
General Stone reports that the left wing retired in good order.
He will hold possession of Harrison Island and the approaches thereto.
Strong reinforcements will be sent forward to Gen. Stone during the night.
The remains of Col. Baker were removed to Poolesville, and will be brought to this city on Wednesday.
He held his commission as Colonel from the State of Pennsylvania, having lately received it at the hands of Gov. Curtin, as commander of the California Regiment. 