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The Daily Dispatch: January 25, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 21 (search)
illed Colonel Ellsworth. She was brought to this city and committed to the capital prison. Reconnaissance towards Fairfax Courthouse. Capt. Mott, of Mott's battery, attached to Gen. Smith's division, in defiance of rain, darkness and mud, started out last evening on a reconnaissance towards Fairfax Courthouse, accompanied by Col. Lord and a detachment of dragoons. He returned a little after daylight this morning. They scouted first about Hunter's Mills, and around Peacock and Freedom hills. Disgusted at coming across none of the enemy, they pushed for Fairfax Court-House, where they found a body of cavalry pickets. Capt. North threw up a signal light, and gave the command of "fire. " This bold demonstration frightened the mounted pickets. Returning the fire, they plunged spurs into their horses and sped away at their utmost speed. Our men did not pursue, and none were hit by the exchange shots. Captain Mott ascertained the fact, that the rebel picket lines have been r