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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-18

again and again and suffered terribly but :,
length charged in such overwhelming numh.'
that our men spiked their guns upon !,
Heights and rolled them down the mopn,a;D
The enemy attempted to plant their Cana.
upou the same hill, but were unable TO do
eing in range of our artillery on the o,b.
side of the river.
Their loss is thought to be very great On,
is about $50 in killed and wounded. Pass
gers by the stage IRON Frederick, which LE
at o'clock this morning, say that 6 00S
pri-oners, taken 10y our troops, mostly at SouI
Mountain had arrived there.
Letters from Frederick City, little beh,
time, continue to reach Us. One, written ~
Saturday night, contains a glowing account "
the reception OF Gen. Mcclellan and bis srnr
by the people of Frederick.
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DE~ The latest news from the West is that
the rebels he'd blockaded the Ohio river at
Hamilton, nine miles below Risig Sun, Indiana,
stopping the passage of boats from Louisville.
At MunfordsViIle Colonel Wilder was still hold
ing out gallantly againts the rebels. He had
Been reinforced as had the enemy also, it was
said, by Generals Polk and Buckner. Their
force is estimated at twenty-five thousand
General Buel was reported at Dripping Springs
on Monday morning ; and it was said on Tues
day that he had got up to the fight and was
then engaged.
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B9~ The reorganized army corps are now
commanded as follows :-1st-Maj- Gen. 10,
seph Hooker, born in Massachusetts,, appoint
ed from California 2d-Maj Gen. Edwin Y.
Sumner, born in Massachusetts, appointed
from New York 3d-Mai Gen. Ssmlel P
Heintzelman, born in Pennsylvania, appointed
from the same State 4th-Maj Gen. Eras-
mus D. Keyes, born in Massachusetts, ap,
pointed from Maine 5th-Maj Gen Fitz
John Porter, born in New Hampshire, ap,
pointed from the District of Columbia 6th-
Maj en-. William B Franklin, born in Penn
sylvania, appointed from the same State eth
Maj Gen. John A. Dix, born in New
Hampshire, appointed from New, York 9Th
Maj Gen. John E. Wool, born in New Y ork,
appointed from the same State 9th-Maj.-
Gen. Ambrose L. Burnside, born in Indiana,
appointed from Rhode Island l0th-Maj-
Gen Ormsby NJ. Mitchell, born in Kentucky,
appointed from New-Yor llth-Maj. :, Gen.
John Sedgwick, born in Connecticut, appoint,
cd from the same State 12th-Maj. G en-.
Franz Sigel, born in Germany, appointed from
Missouri.
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Mason AND SMDELL COMING BAcK.-We no.
tce in the proceedings of the reble Congress
that it has been determined to recall Mason
and Slidell from Europe. Perhaps this has
been done with the hope of thereby securing
recognition OF the confederacy, on the same
principle that skiful angler slowly withdraws
his bait when he wishes the fish to make an
eager rush for the hook. The question is, how
ever, how are these diplomatic rebels to get
back? F? We know that the Navy Department
is about dispatching Commodore Wilkes with
a feet to the Welt Indies, with instructions to
allow no more Anglo-rebel vessels to break the
blockade. Commodore Wilkes, therefore will
be on hand just in time to renew his acquaint-
ance with SliCeil and Mason. 1t is doubtful
if they will consent to run the risk of another
interview with him.
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THE NEWS IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Monday, Sept. ID, Isl

WASHINGTON, Monday Sept. 10, 1852
The news from the Upper Potomac relieves,
in q great measure, the city from feeling Of
insecurity which has prevailed in it ever since
the army fell back from Centreyllle behind the
Potomac intrencbmeDts. AS dispatch after
dispatch announcing that tho victory was
more and more decisive arrived, the city was
quietly joyful over the good news.
The questions remained, first, whether Col.
Miles had been able TO maintain bis position
at Harper's Ferry, and whether any cou>dtra
ble portion Of the army of invasion which had
been allowed to cross the Potomac would be
enabled to rccross it.
At this writing neither doubt is removed
for "a certainty, but hopes are entertained that
Col Miles was so far strengthened Ill determi-
nation by he welcome sound Of approaching
artillery as to hold his own until relieved !;
that the energy which has been shown since
the battle begun, if we may believe the dis
patches that reach Us, will continue TO be
shown until the victory be made complete
that hot only its immediate fruits but those
which legitimately belong TO it ,nay be gath
cred.
1t is hoped that the army which has been
routed and demoraliZed will never be allowed
a moments rest to reorganlze and recuperate,
but will be followed remorSeleSSly antii not a
regiment remains entire, and not a guerrilla
party lufestS any part OF Virginia. On TO
Richmond is cry in which all may join
now, without fear Of rebuke. Richmond is
considered the true point at which TO inter
cept the retreating foe. A column of 5000
men, supported by guaboats, unless our infor-
nation as to the condition of the Rebel Capt.
tai be false can take it, and make jeff. Da-
Wis aud his Congress skedaddle.
Gen. Reno was killed while accommodating
in the woods to the left Of our batteries A
Rebel sharpShooter shot him dead instantly.
Gen. Garland, who was in command of a
North Carolina brigade. was instantly killed
by one of our shells, which struck him Oh the
head.
The Rebels were driven at every assault,
and complete victory was gained.
Our loss was computed to be from | 100 to
| 200 in killed and wounded the enemy's is
thought to be much greater, and thousands Of
their men have been taken prisoners. Within
space of four rods over twenty dead Rebels
were counted.
Hospitals were made of the Lutheran, Ger
man Reformed, Episcopal, Methodist and Pro-
testant Methodist Churches in Middletown,
which is about three miles from South Noun,
tain, where the battle was fought.
The Thirty, sixth and Eleventh Ohio Regi.
ments captured l30 prisoners The Twenty.
third and Twelfth Ohio Regiments 100 more
The enemy were behind stone wall, upon
which our men charged, and spriDgng over,
captured their hidden foes, all of them LAYING
down their arms, and surrendering themselves
prisoners.
Of the Harper's Ferry fight Oh Saturday,
we nave the following particulars -
Col. Miles was attacked on all side s. The
morning was occupied with artillery fighting
and sklrmishing.
The enemy attempted to attack cur forces
and to capture our guns, They were repulsed
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STATE SENATOR.
Sept. Is, 1862.

1t will be seen by the proceedings of the
Senatorial Conference, which will be found in
another part of our paper, that Mr.. WV, J.
TU2RELI, of Snsquehanna County, was placed
in nomination by the Conference as a candi.
date to represent this district in the State Sen
ate for the ensuing term. Mr.. TURRELL, is
a man of acknowledged ability, aud will
Gil the ostion with credit to himself and con-
sti'uents. Owing to the late hour at which
we receive this Intelligence, we are unable to
make any extended remarks, but will refer to
this subject hereafter.
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\. l.. RUSSELL, Adjutant General Penn'a.
Headquarters PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA, !
Harrisburg, Sept. 10, 1862. {


GENERAL oRDER-No. 30.
In view of the danger of invasion now
threatening our State, by the enemies of the
government, it is deemed necessary to cali up
on all the able bodied men of Pennsylvania to
organize Immediately for the defence of the
State, and be ready for marching orders, upon
one hours notice, to proceed to such points of
rendezvous as the Governor may direct
1t is ordered
l. That Company organizations be made in
accordance with the number required under
the laws of the United States, to wit ::
One Captain,
lst Lieutenant,
ID Lieutenant
80 priyates as the minimum, and 98 pri
Yates as the maximum standard Of each com
pany. The company officers to be elected by
each organization.
2. AS the call may be sudden, it is desira-
BILE that the officers and members Of each COM
pany provide themselves with the best arms
they can secure, with at least sixty rounds OF
ammunition to suit the kind of arms in posses
sion of the soldier. Such persons as cannot
secure and bring arms with them, will be fur,
nished by the government after their arrival
at the place of rendezvous.
3. Each officer and member Of the company
shall provide himself with good stout clothing
(uniform or otherwise boots, blanket and
havcrsack, ready to go into camp when called
into service.
4. Each company organization to be per-
fected as soor as possible, aud report the name
of officer in command, the number of men and
the place of its headquarters, to these head
quarters in order that they may be promptly
notified to move when their services are re-
quired.
5. Organizations, when ordered to move,
will be furnished with transportation by the
government.
6. On arrival at the place of rendezvous,
they will be formed into regiments or snch
other organza tions as the Governor, Com
mander-in, Chief Of Pennsylvania may direct
7. So far as practicable and as may be
found consistent with tho interests of the pub
lie service, companies from the same localities
will be put together in such larger organiza
tions as may be formed.
s. Organizations formed under the recent
proclamation are earnestly requested to adopt
without delay such measures as may be neces
sary to comply with this order.
9. Organizations called into the field under
this order will be held for service for such
time only as the pressing exigency for state
defence may continue
By order of A. G. CURTIN,
Gorernor and Commander in Chief.
A. i. RUSSELL, Adjt Gen. Penn.
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THE RESPONSE TO THE GOVERN
OR'S CALL,

HARRISBURG Pa, Wednesday, Sept. H.
The Governor states that $4,000 men bare
responded to his call for the defence Of the
State, and that he expects that the numbe'
will be increased to 100000. These men are
being furnished with equipments and moved to
the State border as rapidly as possible
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Hy~ The London Herald of the ID inst.
says Mr.. Mason, the Commissioner from
the Southern confederacy, is at present paying
a visit to Scotland. On Thursday he was at
Glasgow, and on Friday proceeded to Glen
quoich, the residence of the Right. Hon. Ed
ward Elce. He had previously been the
guest of Mr. Stewart, of Murdoustoun Castle,
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BayH We learn from Cincinnati, by dispatch
dated Tuesday, that the Rebels again advanced
on Monday and drove our pickets two aud
half miles this side of Florence. Another dis
patch states that the Rebels are intrenchiug
south OF Florence. They had been Joined by
Humphrey Marshall
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-18

BSg~ Maj Gen. Pope had a fine reception
in Chicago On Friday night In his speech he
declined to speak of recent matters so far as
personal to himself, save to say most emphati-
cay that all stories of unkindness or disa-
greement between himself and Gen. Sgel were
unfounded. Their relations had been and
were like to be entirely cordial.
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White, however, have probably rendered him
perfectly safe
This is pretty fair record Of our armies in
Maryland, and gives n quietus to the hopes of
the rebels in that State: and will probably
put an and to their designs upon Pennsylvsn-
H. although it Is reported in Baltimore that
this State.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-18

BE- Between the valleys of western Mary
land there are two ridges. Frederick is upon
one side, Hagerstown on the other, and Mid
dletown between A turnpike connects three.
Where the easternmost ridge encounters the
Potomac is narrw gap just wide enough to
allow the railroad and canal to pass and known
as the Point of Rocks. From Hagerstown to
Frederick is twenty five miles, and from Point
of Rocks to where the turnpike crosses is ten
miles. After their retreat from Frederick, the
enemy crossed this ridge, and of course defend
ed it. General Mcclellan pressed upon them,
and, after desperate defence, the rear guard
was defeated, and the gallant Hooker was, at
last advices, in hot pursuit, destroying and
capturing at every step. The left of the army,
led by gallant PenusyIvanian-General
Franklin-was equally successful. The chase
was made as far as Mddletown, and the enc
my's baggage trains and troops seem to have
paid deaIly for their excursion across the Po-
tOmac.
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AFFAIRS All HARRISBURC

HARRISBURG, sept. Is
Militia continues to arrive here every how.
The spacious Capitol grounds are filled with
tents, and the whole force is very large.
Troops are sent on to Chamberburp yc,,
rapidly Spencer Miller's howlzer 6a,,ery
went Yesterday
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Dispatch from Gov Curtin.

The following dispatch was telegraphed TO
Philadelphia at midnight, On Sunday, by Gov
Curtin to personal friend
HARMsBUEGH, Sunday, Sept. II.
4 battle is reported to have occurred to day,
in Middletowu Valley, and our last advices is
that Longstreet marched with his division to
reinforce the rebel army. We have not as
yet learned the result.
invoked the people of Pennsylvania to
take up arms for the defence Of the State, of.
ter careful Ge!iberation, with all the knowledge
| could gather, and with the :approva and di-
rect authority of the President of the United
States
| believe that destructive raids would have
been made into the State, bu. for the raising
of the people of Pennsylvania, and the actual
presence OF troopS on our border. If our Ma
tona army is defeated, no one can doubt that
Pennsylvania is i'll great danger.
Having done what is my duty, l cannot be
more earnest in my appeal to the people The
people are responding to the call, and | feel
that this will prove the most brilliant event in
the history of the loyalty and patriotic devo.
ton of Pennsylvania in this rebellion.
In addition to the army of the State now
passing into active service, it is to be hoped
that all the men fit for military service will en-.
roll themselves, to be prepared for future calls
to meet any emergency that the fortunes of
war may bring to US. We are pushing for
ward troops and Gen. Reynolds goes to Cham
bersburgh in the morning to take command in
person. A. G. CURTIN.
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HEADQUARTERS THE ARMY OF THE foloAAo'i
Three Miles beyond Middetown, I
Sept. lI-9:40p IN.
To Maj. Gen. II. w. HALLECK, Gene'df-tn- ChJ
SIR: After very severe engagement. the
corps of Gen Hooker and Gen Reno have
carried the height commanding the Hagers
town road by storm.
The troops behaved magnfcently. They
never fought better.
Gen. Franklin has been holly engaged on
the extreme left | do not yet know the re-
suit, except that the firiug indicated progress
oD his part
The action continued until after dark, and
terminated leaving US in possession OF The en
tire crest.
1t has been glorious victory!
| cannot yet tell whether the enemy will
retreat during the night or appear in increased
force in the morning
| regret to add that the gallant and able
General Reno is killed.
GEO B. MCCLELLAN, Maj Gen.
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The Draft in Pennsylvania Postponed till
September 25th.

HARRISBURG. Sept. Is,
The time for drafting men is postponed until
the 25th inst, by the Governor.
ELI SLIFER,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
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HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE PoToMAC.
Sent. Ii. 1862. 3 O'Clock, a. IN.

sept l0i looZ, CloCh, d. M
lIajor- Gen. II. W. HALLECK, Gensratin- Chief:
SIR: | am happy to inform you that Gen.
Franklin's success on the left was as complete
as that on the center and right, and resulted
in his getting possession of the Gap, after a
severe engagement in all parts Of the line.
The troops, old and new, behaved with the
utmost steadiness and gallantry, carrying,
with but little assistance from our own artl-
lery, very strong positions, defended by artI
lery and infantry.
| do not think our loss is very severe.
The corps of Generals d Ii. Hill and Long
street were engaged with our right.
We haze taken a considerable number Of
prisoners.
The enemy disappeared during the night.
Our troops are now advancing in pursuit. |
do not know where he will next be found.
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
Maor-Gemeral Commanding.
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rea. Col. CHARLES CAMPBELL, we under
stand. is to lead the advance of force that
is to proceed from the camps in this locality
up the Cumberland Valley. He is as brave
a man as ever drew a sword or struck a blow,
and the best soldiers may consider themselves
fortunate to follow in his lead. He will have
command of & fine body of infantry, sufficient
artillery for any emergency, until reinforced
by other columns, while his cavalry will not
be small The Cumberland Valley will be
swarming with armed men, and from what we
learn there are already large forces marching
from various points to that locality. An in
vadng column of the rebels will find an ene-
my behind every tree, in every fence corner
and in the very earth, which would be polluted
by its approach.-Harrisburg Telegraph.
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HEADQU QUARTERs, ARMY OF THE P0ToMAC,
BOLIVAR. Monday, Sept. lie, am.

BOLIVAR, Monday, Sept. lj-lO, a. III.
To H. W. HALLECK, Generdi-in Chicf
SIR: Information this moment received
confirms the ront and demoraliza-
tion of the Rebel army.
Gen. Lee is reported wounded, and Gar
land killed
Gen. Hooker alone has over a thonsand
more prisoners seven hundred having been
sent to Frederick.
1t is stated that Lee gives his loss as fifteen
thousand
We are following them as rapidly as the
men can move.
GEO b. MCCLELLAN Major. 8 eneraI.
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HEADQU ARTERs, ARMY OF THE Potomac,
Sent. u. = a. d.

HENRY W. HAILEcK, GeneTu!-in Chief:
SIR have just heard from Gen. Hooker,
in the advance, who states that the infOrma
ton is perfectly Trustworthy that the enemy
is making for the river in Il perfect panic, and
Gen Lee stated last night, publicly, that he
must admit they had been shockingIy whipped.
| am hurrying everything forward to endeavor
TO press their retreat to the utmost.
GEORGE T. MCCLELLAN.
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General Orders.
HEADQUARTERS, PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA,
Harrisburg, Sept. II, lSG2.
GENERAL oRDER-No. 80.


BY authority of the President of the Uni
ted States, G(ty thousand of the freemen Of
Pennsylvania are hereby called for immediate
service to repel the now imminent danger
from invasion by the enemies Of the country.
Officers in command of company organiza-
tions as authorized by General Order, No. 80,
dated Sept. 10th, will at once report by tele
graph, the place of their headquarters, SO that
orders may be issued from these headquarters
FOR transportation to Harrisburg for such com
panies may be ordered to move.
Further calls will be made for additional
forces as the exigencies of the service may re-
qure. The formation of Companies under
the General Order of September 10, should
continue to be made as rapidly as possible un-
til all the able, bodied loyal men of Penosyl-
vania are enrolled aud ready for service.
BY order of A. G. CURTIN
G0renor and Commander-in- Chief
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THE INVASION OF MARYLAND.
Desperate Battle at South Mountain,
A Great and Glorious Victory.
GEN. WCLELLAN's OFFICIAL REPORTS.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE PoroAAc,
Three Miles beyond Middletown'
Sent l4-940D !
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TOWANDA:

Thursday Morning, September Is, 1867
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The following dispatch was telegraphed to
Philadelphia at midnight, On Sunday, by Gov
Curtin to personal friend
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-06-21
THE HOSPITALS

We are grstified to notice that the hospitals in
different parts Of the city being rapidly vacated
by their late occupants, many of them contain.
ing not more than ne-fourth the original number
Of ps,epts While death has done its work on
,sw, . great majority have been taken to their
homes by friendE have been sent to the country
and to the health inspiring mountain regions of Vir
GINA But few now remain, except those long and
tedious cases Of fractures Of some of the larger
bones, or those upon whom amputation has been
performed The ladies are still assiduOus in their
attentions aud, 1t may be superfuous to add, their
hbors have been productive of vast amount Of
good We are told that in the battle Of Shiloh,
where the wounded had little attention beyond that
given by the surgeons, and where the only nurses
were soldiers detailed FROM the different regi
msnts four-6fths Of those upon whom capital
operations wefs performed, afterwards died In
THIS es.~ NE venture TO say not above fifth died
af'er operations This " not owing to superior
medical or surgical skin but to the careful atten.
ton the men have receiyed--.o the matte nj. con-
constant and tender nursing Of the lud,., NJ Rich
mond. We have no data upon which TO hssa a
s.atemost as psycentsgeof deaths resulting from
serious wounds, but believS il to DO very suali
much les. indeed, than could have been ex cted
In the ordinary of events. The weather has
been favorable for rapid reooveries, and We are
gra.iaed TO notice how soon many have been able
to leave their pallets In the hospitals and 80 ont
into tao pleasant summer air. Every train thai
leaves the city now has numbers Of eonvalescenfs
UPON IL