New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-13

estimates their number AT about 0OUo al ffede1ck,
ooA hos no doubt that both Lee and Jackson are
across the river
The news received last evening Of the capture Of
Hagerstown relieves the anxiety OF the citizens Of
Baltimore for the safety Of this city at present, the
enemy being apparently intent upon grand raid
into Pennsylvania. They can gather what cattle,
horses and forage they may require and recross The
Potomac into Virginia at Wilamsport, only seven
miles from Hagerstown. This is believed to be
their programme. 1t was reported here this MORN
ing that they had destroyed the Monocacy bridge
and were fortfyng themselves on that river, leav-
ing a strong enough force there TO prevent McClei'
Ian from following their great Pennsylvania foragng
party.
The Secessioniss in this city in constant COM
munication with the enemy, it only being necessary
for a man to prove himself from Baltimore to insure
his good treatment in the Rebel Army and safe
passage home. The position of the traitors here Is
somewhat singular. They comprise great majority
of the wealthy real estate owners-men VINO, II
they were not blind, would recognize the inevi'aoie
loss that must fall upon them in case OF IN a''aek
upon The city-the ruin that must follow Rebel
success. The aristocracy" OF this city Is I'M
blushipgly traitorous, while the majority oil the
citizens irrespective Of class, are loyal here, aS
elsewhere, the women are more violent than the
men. They speak of the American flag as " that
old rag" and say they will never disgrace them
selves bv seeing il float from over their dwellings.
1t is only on taverns lsger.beer saloons and the
residences of the low classes that you see the dirty
thing |" they say. They refuse TO get into street
car that contains u. S. soldier; they avoid con-
tact with uniform in the street. Ii is base, vu-
gar, pinchbeck aristocracy and, God willing, 1t vii
fall when this country shall be made free.
\ Speaking Of these women, a friend here said he
would like to see them compelled TO ride, close
packed in car with the Rebel soldiers. az they are
now circumstanced at Frederick. My informant
there saw the poor half-nsked fellows, sitting on
fences and on the ground, relieving themselves and
each o,he- of vermin, with which they literally
swarmed All for the feelings of the dainty Secesh
danes sitting beside some Of these, their gallant
champions.
Alexanders Battery left this city yesterday morn
ing for Pikesve, seven miles from here, where L.
s. Arsenal is situated. They followed to-day by
regiment of infantry. While immediate invasion is
not feared all precautions are taken against SURPRISE
The result of strong advance Of the enemy would
undoubtedly be the destruction Of the city by the
heavy guns on Federal Iil and at the various forts.
1t is believed by persons here that the Rebel
property owners in town have been informed by
Gen. Lee that he would not advance on the city, ii
being the belief among the Rebels that an advance
into Pennsylvania, marked by severe " chas'ise-
ment of the inhabitants, together with continued
threatening of Washington, and expected partial
or entire defeat of Mcclellan, will induce the United
States Government to grant peace which shal
allow Maryland, as State, 10 take which side she
pleases. In that case, they have implicit confidence
that she will vote herself into the Confederacy spite
of the loyalty Of the majority in the large towns
This view seems reasonable, and is quite generally
B adopted. There too many offs" in 1t to rende
!. a safe investment for spare wsgers.
Meetings Of one or two Of the Ward Union
o Leagues, Of which there are twenty in town, wer
1t held last evening, were fully attended, and yer
enthusiastic They are branches Of the great
e society for the defense Of the Government of whic
spoke in my last letter. The State League meet
this evening. This organized and drilled body is
great foe to treason. Pity it does exist outsd
u of the towns.
3 Since the above was written, Gen. Lees procla
nation dated near Fredercktown the 9Th, has beef
+ received here. You Will undoubtedly have got II
: by telegraph before this reaches you. Its toni
strengthens my idea regarding the intentions Of th
= Rebels in this State and Pennsy lvania.
A few moments since had q conversation with
strong Secessionst The thinking that / also was
traitor. lie was confident that on the day befor,
yesterday Tuesday Rebel pckets were within
twelve miles of this city, but that they have sine,
retired. doubt this believing it to be canard Of
the same feather with the fight reported on tn.
Liberty road. ! give it for what it is worth. W.
The Latest Overland News from Frederick
Intention of the Rebels TO Get Between
Mcclellan and the Capitalize Union
Relief Association-Tbe Sixth Massn-
chusefts Regiment.
From Our Special Couespon dent
BALTIMORE, Sept. IL, 1869.
saw last evening gentleman who left Frederick
on Wednesday night, reaching this city by private
CONVEYANCE. He states that on Wednesday the