The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-09-26
WAR NEWS.

BATTLEFIELD, hNTlETAM, koept, ~.
Yesterday our lines advanced toward the
enemy, when the discovery Was made that
the rebel army had retreated during the
night, leaving their pickets along their en-
tire line to prevent us gaining knowledge
of the movement. Those left behind gen
erally surrendered as our skirmishes ad-
vanced.
The rebel re-enforcements expected on
Friday did not arrive. They decided to
cross the river, as they were in no condition
to fight battle such as that of the 18th.
They crossed the river at different points
in the vicinity of Sharpsburg. There are
several fords within two miles Of that place,
although the contrary was represented
Our cavalry started in pursuit as soon as
the retreat was known. Beyond capturing
few hundred stragglers, they infected
little injury upon the enemy.
About a mile from the river quite con
test took place, between part of Porter's
corps, which was in advance, and the enc
my, for the possession of two guns. The
rebels were finally compelled to abandon
them, one of which they spiked. Their
traius all got off. They seemed to have
| taken position on the other side, but did
not reply to our guns this afternoon, with
the exception of three Or foul shots An
| attempt was made to cross and flank them,
but they were in tco good position to be
attacked with success.
| In the retreat the enemy left 500 Of their
wounded at the houses and barns, where
they had established hospitals. A captured
negro, who knows Jackson we'll, states that
he saw him withdraw in a sling, on Friday,
upon the field.
Gen. Stark was killed. One of the pris
oners states that Joe Johnson died recently
at Richmond, from the wounds received at
Fair Oaks.
j IUKA, MISS, Sept. 20.
| TO II. ,W. HaHeck, Conaaaander-in in
Chief:
Gen. Rosecrans, with Stanley's and Ham
ilton's Divisions and Misener's Cavalry
attacked Price south of this WALLACE, two
hours before dark yesterday. He had d
sharp fight until night closed in.
Gen. Ord, who was to the north with
5000 men, had some skrmishing with the
enemy This morning the fight was re
newed by RoseeraLs, who was nearest town
t but it was found the enemy had been evae
uating during the night. Hamilton and
Stanlev's cavalry are in pursuit. The loss
: on either side in killed and wounded wa
e 1000 to 5000 ~ The enemy's loss IL
: tents arms, etc., will be large We hav
S $50 prisoners.
i I have reliable intelligence that it wa
Prices intention to move over into Eas
: Tennessee. In this he has failed. Anon.
d the enemy's loss was General Little, killed
+ and Whifford, wounded. Prices force wa
: about $4,000.
= Signed U. S. GRANT.
o FREDERICK, Sept. 20.
Smelling was kept up at the enemy acros
the river at Sheoardstown until Friday.
d The report came into Frederick tha
d there is force crossing at Williamspor
d and that part of army were sent to NEE
= them.
- Heavy firing was heard at noon to da
/ in the direction of Sharpsburg. Up to to
e night no intelligence has been received
s. There is no evidence that Lee or Long
h street were wounded. Ten thousand stan
of arms We're found on the field belongin
to the enemy.
HARR1sBURo, Sept. 20.
i There seems to be difference of opinio
IL in regard to the whereabouts of the reb
st army in official circles Wounded soldie
~ represent McClellan's right and left wing
:, as resisting on the Potomac, while Siegel
and Rickett's are keeping lookout ft
q them on the opposite side.
r The State militia, lately sent to Hager
h town and Boonesboro' this P. NJ, were SCI
O. back into Pennsylvania.
Fl Report says our pickets were driven
three miles outside of Hagerstown, and th'
III skirmishing has taken place during Il
;e whole day.