Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-27
battlefield OF ANTIETAM,
September 20

~ Special -HeS5enqer to the 1<SrctU
ted Press. -Iv>tcrtitv oar lines al
vaacc4 .as> ards the pn~my. Whvn ,s,.
discovery WAS ,nadr that ,he rruel
army hat retreatrd during the ni-ht,
leaving picketS along the entire line,
to prevent us from gaining knowledge
Of the movement. Those left general
" surrendered rs our skirmishers APP
preached.
The rebel reinforcemeutS expected
on Friday did not arrive. They deci-
ded to cross the river, as they were IN
no condition to fight another BATH
such as that of the 18th. They crossed
the river at diferent points ID the vi
clnlty of SharpSburg at several fofds
within two miles Of that place. Al
though contrarily represented, our cav
airy started in pursuit as soon AS the re-
treat was known. Beyond capturing
a few hundred .traggers they inflicted
little injury upon the enemy.
About mile from the river quite a
contest took place between part of
Porter's corps which was in the ad-
vance, and the enemy for the possession
of two guns. The rebels were finally
compelled to abandon them, one Of
which they spiked Their trains were
all got of: They seemed to have ia
ken position on the other side, but
did not reply to ouE guns this =. m.
with the exception Of three or four
shots. An attempt was made to cross
and flank them, but they were in too
good position to be attacked with
success.
In the retreat the enemy left 500 of
their wounded at houses and barns,
where they had established hospitals.
A captured negro who knows Jack
son well, states that he saw him with
an arm in sling on Friday, upon the
field, and Gen. Stark was killed.
Our prisoners state that 10. Johnston
died recently at Richmond, from
wounds received at Fair Oaks
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc, !
September 20, 1852.
The rebel army has succeeded in ma
king its, escape from Maryland
They commenced to leave about
dusk Thursday evening, and by day
light yesterday morning were all over
except a small rear guard. They saved
all their transportation and carried off
their wounded but about 800.
Between 800 and 400 Eebel stray
glers were taken during she day by
Peasanton's cavalry, who took the
advance
Nearly every house in sharpsburg
was struck by our shells, two were
burnt. Citizens who remained, escap
ed injury by staying i'll their cellars.
The name given TO this battle is the
| Antietun.
After our forces occupied the whole
field, the rebel loss was found to be far
greater, particularly in killed, than was
at first supposed. Full 2,5OO were
found lying on the field, while a large
number had been buried the day be-
fore by their friends Their loss in
killed and wounded will not come far
from IS, 900 to 10000. Gen. Clark. Of
the rebel army, was killed, ana Gems.
Ripley, Walker, and Hays were woun-
ded. The rebels, Thursday night,
burnt the r. r. bridge and several
houses, at Harper's Ferry
The citizens of Sandy Hook were
fleeing into the country on Thursday
night, to escape being impressed into
the rebel service and carried into Viz
ginia.
Large details Of men were made
this morning, TO bury the remaining
dead, which had become offensive.
Our troops are in excellent spirits.
The rebels are still visible on the op-
posite shore in force They have
posted large amount Of artillery, to
prevent our forces from crossing this
river.
Philadelphia, Sept. 20.
The Press of this city publishes a
special despatch dated MiddIetown,
Sept 18th, giving the particulars Of
the re-occupation Of Harper's Ferry by
Burnside's corps, the rebels retreating
and leaving behind cannon and stores
and several hundred Of Miles men.
The Federal troops crossed on the
bridges which were uninjured and
pursued the rebels as far as Martins
burg.
Harrisburg, Sept '24
A gentleman from Williamsport this
morning, says no troops had passed in
to Virginia up to o'clock p. H., Meth
er had any Of the different divisions
received any orders for a, forward
movement. Impression seemed to
prevail among soldiers, that when they
did move they would proceed into
western Virginia, crossing at Williams
port.
The enemy, he says, will undoubted-
| ~ dispute the crossing here, and whe n
Mcclellan orders forward movement.
a battle will no doubt take place at
this point.
This gentleman denied being at the