Posted on 10/13/2021 4:49:40 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
WASHINGTON, Saturday, Oct. 12.
During to-day the rebels advanced in large force in the direction of Prospect. Hill, driving in our pickets to that point. The result was that the Division of Gen. McCALL was soon formed in line of battle with orders to advance. It was supported by cavalry and artillery. Several shots were fired by the rebel battery, but being out of range no injury was sustained by our troops. The Divisions of Gens. SMITH, PORTER and McDOWELL were also soon prepared for an apprehended emergency, but nothing further in addition to what is already stated occurred to induce an advance hostile movement.
Gen. McCLELLAN was on the Virginia side of the Potomac during the greater part of the day.
About twenty rebel cavalry pickets appeared on Barrett's Hill, three-quarters of a mile from Fall Church, to-day. They moved about indifferently and seemed to have no purpose in showing themselves to our pickets.
DESTRUCTION OF A REBEL SCHOONER AT AQUIA CREEK.
SPECIAL DISPATCH FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Saturday, Oct. 12.
NO injury was sustained by our troops. The Divisions of Gens. SMITH, PORTER and McDOWELL were also soon prepared for an apprehended emergency, but nothing further in addition to what is already stated occurred to induce an advance hostile movement.
Gen. McCLELLAN was on the Virginia side of the Potomac during the greater part of the day.
About twenty rebel cavalry pickets appeared on Barrett's Hill, three-quarters of a mile from Fall Church, to-day. They moved about indifferently and seemed to have no purpose in showing themselves to our pickets.
DESTRUCTION OF A REBEL SCHOONER AT AQUIACREEK.
The Navy Department this morning received the following dispatch:
U.S. STEAMER UNION, AQUIA CREEK, Oct. 11, 1861.
SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report for your information:
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