The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-26
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washington letter, Oct ~ in Philadelphia lnquirerl
neherai McClelans headquarters at Etwards
Ferry on Thursday morning Since closing my despatch
yesterday, Generals Mcclellan and Banks returned from
% o SIDE OF the Potomac, and at about ten O'Clock
Ioue WIN strong cavalry escort up Conrads Ferry
ur troops have been all brought from the island to
snu Mar and Shore and the Virginia shore thcky
as.ieu WIN rebels. They made attempt To fro upon
NJ M troops, but were very bold in showing themselves
% M snots were fired by men, and after consua ation
oup mtroons, except picket guard marched to
,nos, ,, ny. mo appearance Of some of them tho
osI distressing sight ever witnessed Many of them
@ W.T. nearly naked; some had nothing but overcoats
uhiy pair Of pants and but few with shoes; most
VI tnem were without arms ammunition Most of tho
wounded had been sent to oolsvc and TO the nearest
camps Captain Vaughn, who was sent over will Gao
truce 10 got permission TO bring of tho dead and render
the wounded what assistance was in our powar has moi
returned rev. r. up 70 the hour which we write eleven NJ,
ana y no doubt sent to tho enemys as prisoner "
About four 7. M yesterday the rebels showed them.
selves In force upon the hill about two miles and half
i'rt. II was soon found that they had two regiments
therc and at the large force was repo ted ad-
Scg on our left on the left of Goose creek, from tho
uneouon Oh Fairfax Court House Our force was AGAIN
prepared to receive them Generals Mc can and Banks
VINO VINO mad Just arrived took up position On the high
plun on TINS side. From there could sec the whole
country before u.s. for two three mos back and some
eight up and down the country. Our batteries were
ranged along the hill and General Mcclellan on foot with
large marine glass, watched the whole field. Every
moment he was issuing orders TO battery to watch
.a m s ROAD ana that ied and 70 be ready TO re
as the word was gwen large force of infantry wero
called up and marched to the river some of them upon
the double quick.
boats were run out from the canal into the rvor
the men In. Every fifteen minutes M ssengers would
come over ana report from our pckets and II soon be-
came evident that we were not 10 be attacked before
morning, and the enemy only drawing up their re-
inofcemens in order TO surround little force and
e.er take an prisoners or else enact the Conrads Ferry
disaster again.
Aboutsixp 7. NJ orders ss led to have tho troons
al brought back and those who mad embarked go over
were unloaded aud returned to their camps Then com
meme. the work Of bringing them back safely. II was
done by canal boats They would be loaded and tn n
lan1ip hale
where they started. All reached here four A. NJ and
the appearance Of some Of them painful indeed.
Ihey had stood In line Of battle from twelve fourteen
hours without moving, and whhot water food They
had no sleep for two days and nights, md were nearly
exhausted Some dragged their muskets along by tho
end and seemed to sleep as they walked along.
The Minnesota First the near st exhausted OF any,
but we heard no one grumbing Alsecmod thankful TO
have got over safe was injured the recrossinp
nor baggage ost-everythng came over safe Gene.
rails German and Stone personally superntendcd the
crossing, and were the last TO leave General German
has been in the saddle for two days and nights
About daylight squad Of four five came run.
ming down to the store and with glasses
10 be our men, who found themselves left and afraid
they were lost boat was sent over after them. The
rebels had not found out that had retired least
had not made their appear ancc then.
About nine O'Clock their cavalry scouts were seen rang.
ing along the opposite hills but did approach
than mile, and none were seen on the fort.
wood TO our right distant about miles, Is report
ed 70 contain the Mississippi Brigade, who were in tho
battle at Balls Run.
Generals Banks and NcCelans quarters are moved To
the rear OF the BuiI this morning, and finely sheltered
by piece Of wood. None Of General hcCieans body
guard have yet come up Captain Col.is' company of
Zouavcs acting guard tho Official quarters
where we are now writing, and Captain Fitysmmons's
company Of cavalry to tho left All around Ms arc
thousands OF fires and the fields dotted with
tents for miles The military telegraph has been
here and little negro hut front ntains tho
Office where the telegraph instrument flashing orders
and reports steadily night ard day
Nothing but military business done, and must
horse express to Washington in order 10 have
port teegralhcd. II Is over forty miles Distant and
seuueutly must be several hours behind Great
credit is due to General Baker for his heroic attempt to
stem the current Of retreat and hold tie ground t aid
could come, or night cause cessation OF hostities From
/ all those with whom have convcrscd we barn that
the terrific lighting done with muskery all that kept
the cbes from either taking all force prisoners
| killing them
lie knew they could get across if they went down
to the river. and they would only be huddcd In small
space the rivers edge, and could escape tho
by the rebels from the hill and woods few hundr ed
| yards distant.
The official report Of tho wounded and miss ne syc have
made arrangements 10 nit as arly practicable
From The uttered positions wounded 1t ID
i difficult to obtan statistics.
| We watching momenarily for some important
move II now looks though would have the grand
| engagement Of the campaign ar here.
The rebels had large force last night less than three
| miles OF.
| From Washington Despatch Of October 20.
One Of General Mcclellan aids tccg a,hed 10 the sur
geon in charge at Poolcsyle last night nqui ing about The
wounded IN the engagement Of Monday. The following
reply rcturned.--
The wounded arc not coming 10 Washing ton: they
well taken OF here, and are doing rkasywell
letter from Edwards Ferry from agent Of the
Sanitary Commission, received here this mGrAng VS.
There are 175 wounded in hands. Forty-s even
dead were buried yesterday by permission II the rebels
Probably fifty drowned in attempting to Cross the
river Probably four hundred or hye hundred arc prso