New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-05
PROM MARPRR's FERRY.

The Baltimore ana WIZ
.,ruc,isn or Government Prepersy-Af-
tack on Harper's Ferry BY |V'OOV H'eo'
cIs-Ths Whole Force RepuIsed-Ncw'
from winchester-Fremont ana snle'e'
Fighting jackson.
Fro" 0S' "F'S HARpBRs FERRY June 1852
To faithfully picture this place with mere wofo'
wouh be utterly impossible. Desolstion relgns su'
n,.me. and in whatever direction you may turn,
rims and wrecks meet the eye. On the left bank Of
the Potomac at this place are the RUNS Of the Cneo
States Armory, which figured so prominently Id inc
history of the John Brown raid. The man BUILDING
was inward of 500 feet in length. Portions OF tne
walls are still standing. and among the debris inslde
and out are heaps of iron, machinery, &C.. used In
tho manufacture of arms. On Shenandoah street,
within stone throw of the railroad station, are the
ruins of tho Armory. Further up into the town
houses have been demolished in whole or IN part,
and yesterday looked at many fine residences IN
this vicinity, minus doors and windows, and with
the shinged roofs half torn up. Most Of the bu6'
inps hereabout have been occupied by the roops,
who. from their careless and negligent habits have
not much improved their appearance. The railroad
bridge across the Potomac, which was destroyed by
the RebeJs has been rebuilt, and az soon as Govern,
ment will permit, the Baltimore and ONO Railroad
COMPANY will continue their trains hence 70 alar-
tinsburg and onward. The bridge across tne cue
pandoah River has also been rebuilt, and the same
company are only awaiting the orders OF the Gov
ment TO run their trains to Winchester. A little
over a week spo, you will remember this fine road
was open az far as Winchester, but the late ATTACK
upon Gen Banks and his retreat to Martinsoure
caused q suspension of operations, ana since theh
the company have only been permitted to run tneir
cars between here and Baltimore. Within tie last
two or three DAYS number Of visitors have arrived,
but nearly all took the return tram, short time SUI
fcng to saisfy their curioeity. About the lIst oo
ieel mat meets the ey 10 the wreck Of cars and loco
motives in the bed OF the Potomac River, on one side
of tho bridge then the ruins OF the Arnory, tne
Arsenal DIV ellngs, &c. The entire place presents
one grand picture Of desolatlon.
On Thursday night last, Brig Gen. Saxton who
had assumed tue command here after the departure
of Gen Banks received Information that Jacksoa,
with his army, was pushing this way, and had
already driven in our plckets, who was stationed a
mile or more ont We then occupied Bolivar flights,
but tue General knowing that he had not force enough
10 maintain them, ordered the troops during the
night TO fall back upon the hill commanding the
to1yu 10 THE move there was some opposition,
many Of the colonies considering themselves ana
men able TO hold the position and repel tie enemy.
The order was obeyed, however, and The men upon
occupying the position proceeded to throw MP breast
works. Nisht was now closing in. After much
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SAXON II large battery OF pahlgrep guns was plant
Ell npon MARY land Highis. Batteries were ALEC
tlantsd upon lie ill commanding the town. The
herculgan task OF mounting he battery on Maryland
High,s--for it was Indeed work Oh great magni,
tuoe-hayiug been accomplished, our men waited
Iai,nrly for the approach Of the enemy. Prepara-
lions were also made for retreat across the bi!nee
IL case of defeat, and men held in reserve - de.
stroy the bridge, To prevent the Confcderae from
advancing into Mary land.
ffurly EriraN rlckcfr
in and attack made upon the town. The enemy Wa
allowed 10 advance rs he desired, ana Ten. Saxton
aeon learned that he adj extended his line around 70
the Sh uandoah Valley with the intention o. creep
ir,, m that way. Between y and o clock stanton
Battery commanding the bill opened on the enemy
hpe IN front and the firing OF certain number 90
rounds was the signal for the battery Oh Ma.y L.d
flights TO open lire, winch II DID with a vengeance.
Our eightv-iour pound sbot and shell few thick and
fst. ana spe ding their way distance OF 4 or
nil,s icll IN Tie midst OF tie enemy lines on The
right. at London Nights, by which thsy intended
fsnking and bsgging orr forces. Ibis fun WAS kept
MP for over honr, bat IL was evident The enemy
Odd u't sec H. az information tat he was
falling back toward Cbarlestowu.
About noon Mai. Gardner of the 3tb New-l crk
Cavalry went beyond our lines for the purpose Of
making reconnaissance. Seeing the enemy IN con-
siderable force in toe woods be deployed, and
sent for cannon III order 10 maintain his position
III. better TO observe he enemy movements. Later
III the day the enemy fell back on Charle-town and
ss near az could be ascertaued, with seven killed,
aud fifty wounded. Capt Wheeler OF the Jth New
York Cavalry had his horse shot under him, but no
{ ther casualties were reported on our side. To-
ward evening escaped private from the Coincide
rate ranks came within our lines, and gave himfelf
up as prisoner. lie informed Gen. Saxton that the
enemy was 10000 or 2JOVO stroDB, and that on
Thursday he heard Gen. jackson order Brig adiers
Ewol and 1urnbull to storm Harpers Ferry, and
take il nj all hazards. The tonfederatcs amazed
at being received with shot and shell from Msryls
lights while they were crossing London Nights,
aud where they made four attempts Thursday night
to plant battery The parting ralute OF the Rebels
was u discharge OF four guns at Maj. Gardners
Of the sbot killing Capt. Wheeler's
hOIse--anOther breaking a spoke in the caisson
wheel the othens did no damage.
Messrs. Nal and Tyler, the telegrsPhie operators
at this point, had everything 60 arranged III their
office that, in OF "A retreat, they would be on
win their instruments in a few minute learn
from these gentlemen that one OF their associates,
Frank Drummond was killed during the recent
attack upon Winchester. tie remained in the office
sending dispatches this way until nearly all OF our
troops had passed fLrough the town. Iii, last words
10 MIR. Nail were Here they come meaning the
Rebels). bleaching lis instruments, he ran from the
Office bul had hardly gone bali block before citi.
zen OF the town shot him through the head. Ope-
rntors Buell., Moore, Lamb, and McIutosh we.e
taken PRISONERS.
Yesterday afternoon Major Gardner, II the 5tb
Cavalry, resurDed from u scout 10 Charlestown.
They reported the road clear. On their way they
met two cOntmbands who were formerly their SER |
wants, but who were taken prisoners at Winchester
The contrsbands reported that the Rebels were
eyacuatng Winchester all day Saturday ANA SUNDAY,
but b,pgin jail they Were unable TO find out what
was goDg on. The bridge at that place had been
burned They further stated that Oh Sunday light |
took yiace between Fremont aud Jackson beyond |
Wip chester. We have no information further than
tbs. Shields had joined Fremont and both were fol-
loSlng up the Rebel.
The information telegraphed nom here bys T,Aies