The New York herald., 1862-09-19
New York. Friday, Sept. 10, Is62.
THE SITUATION.

THE SITUATION.
We have no information as to the proceedings
of our army in Maryland yesterday later than ten
O'Clock A. NJ, up to which hour the battle had
not been renewed. Our news to-day from that
quarter is, therefore, confined to the details OF the
magnificent fight of Antietam valley on wedncs-
day-the greatest Of the entire campaign. The
position in which this terrific conflict LETT the enc.
my when darkness put an end TO the ARRAY affords
guarantee that its results will be most cheering
rebels was engaged, led on by all their pro-
Miaent generals, one Of whom-General Long
ssreet-with his whole division was captured and
is now prisoner. Our own list OF general officers
wonnded in the battle is pretty heavy, and in
ciudes Generals Hooker, Richardson Hartsua'
Sedgwick, Meagher, Sumner, Dana, French, Rick
ctts and Duryee. General Mansfield was kill
cd. The loss on both sides is reported to be
nearly equal, ana will number in killed and wound
ed aboat six thousand on each side. We have cap
'urcd il the different fights since Sunday not less
than fifteen thousand rebels -....---.-
The accounts of the battle which we give to-day
will be read with intense interest. The action
lastod from i've o'clock in the morning until seven
o'clock at night, without moments ntermission.
TIE result was the cutting off from the enemy of
the fords at Williamsport and Shepardstown
leaving them only Dam No. 4 to cross at.
Our troops-even the new regiments who had never
been in the field before-fought splenddly. When
General Hooker was shot through the foot, and
carried from the field, General Mcclellan immedi-
stely proceeded to the right, where he was
enthusiastically received, and by his presence
added much to the Success in recovering
the ground lost He was in the centre,
and on the left ~ well, during the day, anxi.
ousiy watching the progress of the battle and
giving directions as to the manner Of attack. He
was in his tent on Wednesday night, say our dcs.
patches for the first time since he left Frederick
City. When the gloriousfght was over the gal
liant cheftain sought brief reposs, after four days
Of incessant toll and vigilance.
The only despatch published from General
Mcclellan on the field OF battle, was received at
Harrisburg oD Wednesday, and contained simply
the two words following Glorious Victory
The pause of yesterday was doubtless caused
BY the exercise Of those humane Offices, which
even in the midst Of carnage receive respect and
care Of the wounded. To-day, in all probability
the confict will be renewed with such heavy
masses on both rides, as must render victory
absolute to which ever army il shall fall.
1t is needless 20 say that every favorable
symptom is on the side Of General Mcclellan; q
strong position, vigorous and victorious army,
abundant supplies and ammunition and vastly
superior artillery. The enemy, hemmed in within
o confined space, and lighting for the prospect OF
retreat across the river, viii doubt fight des-
perstely, If they do not surrender without
isnd at atcst accounts. Meantime large rein.
forcemcnts arc arriving 10 General Mcclellan.
There seems no longer any room for doubt that
portion Of General Burpside's forces has taken
possession Of Earpcr's Ferry. and that strong
guards have been l9sted al all the fords between
that poin, and wfBaffspor,.
!. The news from Cincinnati states that the rebels
were falling back from Florence, KY, On wednes.
day. and at last accounts we're between Demass.
willie and Falmouth. having destroyed the bridges
on the Covington and Lexington Railroad In their
way. A scouting party Of ffty.three Of the Tenth
Kentucky cavalry engaged hundred rebels near
Florence on Wednesday night, and killed FIVE,
wounded seven and routed the remainder. Our
loss was one Killed and one wounded.
Tue steamer Ocean Queen arrived from New
Orleans yesterday morning, bringing us later news
from that port, Pensacola, Texas and New Mexi-
CO. The dates from New Orleans are to the 9th,
and the letter Of our special correspon dent con-
vcyng the latest news, will be found very inte-
resting. The news from Texas and New Mexico
l. Of great importance. The Sibley expedition has
proved a complete failure, and the Texans, enrag.
ed at the overthrow Of their pretensions, bsrba
rously assassinated General sibley and another
officer Of the rebel army. From the Upper Mis-.
sissippi we learn that Natchez has been bombarded
ssd compelled to surrender to the Union iron gun.