The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-11-14

enemy uid not occupy them, ana the next
day Colonel d'Ulassey sent over four com.
panies who brought away four guns and
a wagon load Of ammunition Alter the
evacuation Of Maryland Heights, Colonel
Miles sent word to Mcclellan, then at
Fredrick City, that unless reinforced he
would not hold out forty eight hours.
Mcclellan threfore dispatched a mes.
sage 10 General Franklin. who was en-.
gagged with the enemy at Crampton's Gap,
wholly unable to give the needed assist
ance, or to give II in time. Mcclellan ap.
pears to have made no other efforts to re
leye the place. The enemy attacked
Harper's Ferry on the morning OF the
i6th, and at eight A. M. the surrender
was agreed on, Colonel Miles representing
TO the brigade commanders whom he con
suited, that his ammunition was nearly ex-
hausted, and they concurring in his dis
! crelion 10 surrender. The commission
acquit General White, Colonel d'UtasSy
and Colonel Trmble of all blame for this
surrender, and praise the capacity Of the
former. They find that Colonel Ford was
given by Colonel Miles discretionary
power TO abandon the MARYLAND Heights.
but that the exercise OF this discretion was
premature. that he conducted the defense
with no ability, and ihat his exhibition OF
lack Of capacity disquaIifes him for com
mand, Col. Miles is convicted OF incapacily
and criminal neglect, especially in neglect.
ing TO fortlfy and hold Maryland Heights,
the key of the position, and evidence
stated in the report concerning his course
with the rebels is such as to raise the
strongest suspicious o! lreachery. Also,
General Wool is gravely censursd for
placing so incapable an officer as Col.
Miles in command.
Concerning Mcclellan. the evidence ad I.
duced in the report and the opinion rx
pressed by he Commission are most di-
rect and damaging. The General.in.
Chief testiies that Mcclellan, after re.
ceiving orders TO drive the enemy from
Maryland, marched on an average only
six miles per day in pursust. and that in
his opinion. he both could and should
have relieved and protected Harpor's
Ferry. In this opinion the Commission
fully concur.
WAsnINeToN, Nov. Especial TO
the Tribune. y Gen Schenck has been
designated Ms the successor of Major Gen.
erai Wool and will probtbIy be we'll
enough to leave for his post within day
or two.
A private letter from New Orleans says
Gen. Butler has recently taken possession
OF two large plantations near that cily,and
has transferred a large number Of loyal
blacks 10 them for active service.
The number Of fugitive blacks in the
Department Of the Gull is increasing at a
rapid rate, bul by employing them in this
way, says the writer, paying them small
wages and charging :hcm for heir cloth.
ing, the Government will be fully REIN.
bursed for any expense they may have
been 10.
One OF those brilliant affairs which
shed lustre upon cur volunteer cavalry,
occurred on Sunday morning at Fred.
rcksburg. .
Captain E. Dahlgreen, Of Gen. Sigels
staff, with sixty Of the lst Indiana and q
small detachment Of the 9Th Ohio cavalry,
dashed into Frede ticksburg early in The
morning, where they found eight com
psnies OF Virginia cavalry. Withou. Civ
ing the enemy 20 form. Capt. d. fell upon
them with sky of his men, when des.
perale. hand TO hand fight ensued. lasting
for three hours, when the rebels were
routed. .. '
Capt. Dahlgren lost only one killed and
three missing.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 Special to tho
Herald:
have news from Richmond up to tho
! 9Th, Leo arrived thore about two weeks ago,
and has been thcre ever since. H. has re.
sumed his position as COMMANDMENT. Chief
and military adviser to the War Depart.
| mpnt.
| Gen. Joe Johnston succneds Leo to tho
| active command Of tho rehol armios north
OF Richmond, and now has his hea iqnarters
at Culpepper.
StonewaIl Jacksop's corps has bocn 10
creased 10 SO coo men, a..p
| The advance of tho Army of the Potomac
was known in Richmond, and the situation
we'll understood.
| Tho rebel plan OF operation was said to
| DO 10 mass thnir forces on tho Rappahan.
mock and then fight the groatest battle of
the campaign. .H --
| The new Merrimao is completed, and has
been below Fora Darling for several days
with steam up, and her toll compliment aud
crew aboard, She is rosdy for fight. and
may be expected At tho mouth of the James
river at any nonNnt. Sho passed tho Oh
strnctions in the james river coming down,
but owing to their peculiar nature it is i'm.
possible tor her 10 get back to Richmond.
Ii worsted i1 an encounter with our navy.
sho can only seek protection under the guns
OF Fort Darling. .-...- -.
| WASHINGTON, Nov. Cen. Mcclellan
and staff lett Trehton at ii O'Clock today
On reaching tho junction salute was fired
and troops drawn up in line. Gen. Nc
Clellan in response 10 calls for a speech
said; ! wish you to stand by Burnside al
you have stood by mo and oil will bo woi
i Good bye. r..r r.st -..
Accounts from Manassas Junction. to.da,
saws tho Railroad is in good order from
Caile,ts TO Washington Junoiion, iDclu
ding the Cedar river bridge, and all tho way
up to Rappahaunock station. .... ....... .. -
, 'Coutrabands coming into our lines a
, Rappahannock station, report Longstroo
a in com mand of the rebel forces at Culpep
I per, and that Lee, who comnauds the Who'll,
armv. also has his headquarters there
Thoy say that General A. +. Hills fore,
. continues With Stonowall JACKSON some