The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-11

OUR DARNEsTowN CORRESPONDENCE.

OUR DARNESTOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
DARNsrowN, Md, Oct 8, 1861.
Rebels Birondcking Opposite the Seneca Ri,er-7ae
Rirer Stiu High and Ou.rfocing-Trduel Obstrueted-
Seizure @ Liquors by Order Of General Banhs-Prorot
Marshal Sone-Hoo to Send Let1ers-Pennsylrdnid
Election Tckets in Camp, dc.
Last night during the violent storm two regiments Of
the enemy bvouackcd the Virginia bank opposite tho
mouth OF the Seneca river Their fires distinctly
seen by the picket Of sharpshootcrs belonging to the
Thirty-fourth New York regiment, Colonel IaDcu. A
portion Of the enemy took possession Of house hitherto
unoccupcd and remained there this morning. The
spot has frequently been the mark Of the battery attached
to the Thirty fourth, Lieutenant Newton commanding
This force Of the rebels no doubt portion Of the
body Of rebels 5000 strong which had been float
ing between Edwards Ferry and Chain Bridge for some
time past, doing what damage they could to the Union
forces but operating particularly for the apparent
purpose OF drawing out and testing the strength and
range Of our guns on the Maryland bank Frequently
trials of skill Of this description occur but without
teral damage either side The river is to-day higher
at the fofds at and between Muddy Branch and Seneca
river fords and vicinity than since the recent rise All
the small streams cmptying into the Potomac at those
points swollen 10 overilowng by tho rain storm Of
yesterday and last night and Of the bridges have
been swept away. The bridge erected the
Little Seneca, at Pleasant Hill, within few inches
Of being overnowed this morning. The travel on the
roads has Of course been temporarily obstrncei but
Il high wind and bright Of this afternoon rapidly
rendering the highways more passable for horses and
wagons The storm, violent it was, did not have the
effect Of preventing long midnight march by tho Fifth
Connecticut Colonel Ferry, who struck their tents and
pursued their way with cheering and In the most
exhuberant spirits So glad were they to leave their
quarters that several barrels Of good and wholesome
hard bread sold for twenty 1--WE cents per barrel
Upwards of 81 500 worth OF quors-contraband-wer
seized yesterday by order OF Major General Banks Pro-
Marshal Stone discharged the duty assisted by his
aids-Captain James Wcnrick, Of Company X,
Twenty ninth regiment. and Captain joseph
Stone has under charge some twenty five prisoners
including the murderer anahn, and, among prominent
political prisoners, the Rev. Mr.. Wilson, Of Baltimore,
who denies the report that he refused TO preach to the
provost guard and others. There have been a number
Of females detected in the garb Of men following the
army. Some act az rSoondtcres
Letters destined for the Fifth Connecticut regiment
should be directed TO Wilamsport Md except those for
II Patton, and prvates Henry $. Coe and Charles -,
who have been detailed from the regiment for special duty
with the Provost Marshal.
recent visit to Pooesvic Edwards Ferry and there
abous throw your correspondent into the company Of
Generals Stone Lander and German Their several bri
gades in superb condition and all eager for fight.
General lander with his accustomed ndomtabe energy,
end his extensive experience Of mode Of warfare whose
Is activity and rapidity Of movement burns with
a desire for Lively work. General German has the
crack Minnesota First regiment Under his particular eye
and care; and without liability TO charge OF partiality,
il may be stated that the Mnnesoans not only among
the first in name, but in drill discipline and spirit in the
service.
few days ago General stone. accompanied by Colonel
Lee Of the Massachusetts, Twentieth, and Colonel Hns
of the Massachusetts, Nineteenth, had look at and
talk with the enemy across the river before the late
rise There two encampments Of the rebels and
two wagon trains. The pickets complained, through
loud tongued spokesman Of a want of pay.
There has been election for State officers to-day in
the Pennsylvania regiments in Major General Banks com
mand. Some OF the voters complained Of want OF va
rety in the tickets presented for their sufrages decar
ing that they toe much Of one stripe
There is TO question the beneficial ef
fects of introducing politics, in. practical way,
in the field during state Of war. The polls
in the Provost Narshas Guard--thcse who are men,
bers OK Company X, Twenty-n.nth Pennsylvania (Mur
ply 81 regimcnwercs superiatended by Captain James c.
Wenrck, Judge and First Lieutenant VIM. j. Augustine,
Inspector of Election. OF eighty five voes cast,
nearly all for the Union democratic candidates
General Banks has been visit towards Washington
He has appointed his star Lieutenant Colonel Andrews
and Lieutenant Copeland, both OF the Second assachu
sets regiment Colonel Gordon, Of the regiment,
has already been appointed Brigadier General.