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The Daily Dispatch: September 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Moral epidemics. (search)
he enemy were upon him and made him a prisoner. Captain F. was from New Orleans. The others of his party escaped. More skirmishing. The following is from the Washington Star: Alexandria County, Va., (near Bailey's Cross Roads,) August 28.--Yesterday, shortly afternoon, our picket guard, 12 men strong, at Munson's red hill, a mile above Bailey's Cross Roads, was surrounded suddenly by a force of about 300 Secessionists, who opened fire upon them, killing one man. Another was killon's hill. Heretofore that guard has been but a single company. I do not believe that it will soon again be set upon in any such fashion, unless a general attack be designed by the enemy. Skirmish over the river. Arlington Heights. Aug. 28 --Col. Hoffman, of the 23d New York (Elmtra) regiment, with Capt. Dingree's company and one other, started yesterday afternoon to the vicinity of Ball's Cross Roads, for the protection of our pickets in that locality. Near Ball's Cross Ro
The Daily Dispatch: September 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], "Order Raigas in Warsaw." (search)
inia, having given proof of disloyalty, is dismissed from the service of the United States, to take effect immediately. From the Upper Potomac. Hyattstown, Aug. 28 --A gentleman from Harper's Ferry to day reports that the Unionists are leaving there in great numbers.--There are no rebel forces in that neighborhood, excof Confederates at Hanes' Prairie, sixteen miles North. A sharp cannonading was heard in that direction this morning. Various Telegrams. Bridgeport,Conn., Aug. 28 --The Sheriff of this county went to Chesnut Hill, five miles north of Bridgeport, to- day, and hauled down a Secession flag that had been raised there.--Ament of not less than thirty days and a fine of not less than $100. Prudential committees are being formed throughout the State to squelch secession. Boston Aug. 28.--The resigned officers of the frigate Congress, (Robert Tansill, of Virginia, Captain of Marines; Thomas Wilson, of Missouri, Second Lieut.; Henry B. Claiborne a