New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18

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The Confederates acted the very same way In
Hsserstown a. they did here; they robbed every
boot shoe, clothing, and army store in the town.
In every case where it would be accepted, they
gave Confederate money in payment, but most
Of the storekcepers refused 1t, considering it TO
be worse than useless. There were ga barrels
Of -four and 20 sacks of salt at the railroad depot,
which they carried with them. small squad OF
Stuarts Cavalry made a raid beyond the Pennsyl-
vanis line, which is only five miles beyond Hsgers-
town. They drove back some cattle and horses, the
cattle and horses being loaded down with corn,
sheep, calves, and in fact everything they could
bring.
Four-ffths Of the inhabitants Of Hagerstown are
sterling Union people, and the other fifth confess
thai they are 70 ashamed Of the filthy looking crowd
which make up the Secesh army, that they repudiae
them and are longing TO he nd Of them. think
their wish has been gratted ere this, and the
threatened invasion Of Pennsylvania is at an end.
Two hundred prisoners, which were captured by
Coxs Division of Bumsides Army, were brought in
las. night; among them are four captains and two lieu
teuants Abont $50 sick Secesh which left here
arc in the old German Reformed Church on Church
street tho new arrivals were marched into the
church-yard behind the zane church and guard
placed over them. They made themselves very CON-
Portable and had good nights sleep on the fine long
grass in the yard.
Another batch Of $50 arrived here this morning.
The whole lot are the most miserable looking
dressed men that the eve ever rested on. No words
Of mine could describe their thness and disgusting
appearance barefooted bareheaded, and barebacked.
The only way the Captains known from the
crowd is by an arrangement OF yellow tape on the
shoulder in imitation Of officers. was speak
Ing with some OF the Captains. They think it was
the only mistake their Generals made In bringing
them into Maryland. The Captains cursed the Mary
landers and called them deceivers. They estimate the
force of the Rebel army at 10000 men, They speak
very highly Of Mcclellan they say he is the only
man their Generals are afraid off.
The Provost Marshall is much embarrassed to
know where he will coniine all the prisoners which
have arrived and are reported to be at Middetown
and on the road. The that brought the prisoners
in have remain here to guard them, AZ he has no
men for that duty here. When think Of the 5000
or 1000 struggling robbers that line the roadside
from here to Rockville, l regret that force of
cavalry is not sent out from Washington to drive
them on. Every back street and ally-way in town
is crowded with the stragglers that have arrived,
all the hotels in town are crowded to excess,
churches and schoohouses being taken possession
Of for hospitals.
At Middletown, every house is hospital, and
there are not half enough of surgeons. Surgeons
and doctors are wanted very much. ! notice Mr..
Kane Of the Pennsylvania Relief Association has ar
rived here with u large supply Of hospital stores;
lie was the first on the ground. l understand the
Government has placed transportation at his disposal
which, no doubt, accounts for his timely arrival.
1t is almost impossible to get to the battlefield or
even to Middletown; the road is full such jam
was never seen in Broadway. l am afraid your
special messenger will get in in time for the train
as have seen horsemen who had TO return, owing
road, which is choked up with ammunition
and supply trains On this account, send you all we
know here concerning the late battles. Certain it is
that we have bagged an immense number Of the Sc
cesh army, and in every case We have licked them,
40 far.
The probability is that the largest portion of their
army will be captured. A train of ambulances went
out yesterday after the wounded, and though the
field is only sixteen miles from here, they are not
expected to-day, owing to the crowded condition OF
the road. The weather to-day is rather warm. In
this town, everything is quiet No sympathy what
soeyer has been shown to the Rebel prisoners by any
Of tue inhabitants. p.LI,