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The Xenia Sentinel
Xenia, Greene County, Ohio
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Reports from Washington and Army of the Potomac headquarters indicate ongoing quiet in front of Petersburg with minor skirmishes, rebel cavalry movement, arrests of spies and citizens, and an order to muster out veteran officers; steamer from City Point confirms quiet at the front.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.—The Chronicle says fighting by the Army of the Potomac may be expected within one or two days.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Sept. 26—Quiet still prevails in front of Petersburg, broken only by the usual picket firing and occasional artillery duels, the effect of which is to consume a large quantity of powder. A good deal of heavy firing was heard yesterday and today in the direction of James river, and is supposed to be from the gunboats.
A large body of rebel cavalry are reported this afternoon to be moving on our left. If so, their object has not yet been developed.
Three spies were arrested within our lines yesterday, and evidence has been obtained which is said to be strong enough to convict them. Two citizens have also been arrested on the charge of giving aid and comfort to the rebels.
An order has been issued that officers who have served three years may be mustered out of the service, the time which they may have served as prisoners not being counted.
According to reports, brought from the Army of the Potomac, the present comparative quiet in military affairs does not promise to be of much longer continuance.
FT. Monroe. Sept.—The steamer Swan, from City Point has arrived, and reports all quiet at the front.
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Petersburg
Event Date
Sept. 26 28
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three spies arrested with evidence to convict; two citizens arrested for aiding rebels; officers with three years service eligible for muster out, excluding prisoner time.
Event Details
Quiet prevails in front of Petersburg with picket firing and artillery duels; heavy firing from gunboats on James River; large body of rebel cavalry moving on left; expected fighting within one or two days; steamer Swan reports all quiet at front.