The New York herald., 1862-03-10
THE CAPTURE OF LEESBURG.

osaAs Dana esialy reports the capture ef this place
In the following lansuage;-
PooI1uIls, March ., leo2.
10 BRIeADm CnuRAL 8. r. wnIum-
Lsssburg was entirely evacuated yesterday morning
by the rebels.
The reports That Colonel Gearys advance ID there.
NIT. DANA, Brigadicr General.
The details Of the affair are the effect that Colonel
Gsary left Lovettsvs the night Of the 1th nsant'
with his whole command and marched by two distinct
routes through WhsatAnd and Waterford Leosburge
capturing prisoners by the way scattering the rebels
pel NELL In consequence or his taking routes the
military necessarily entered LsesburR on the easerly
and westerly sides, which movements they doubtless
effected at the moment after taking possession ot
Johnston which has been rsohristened Fort
Geary. They entered the town with all tho military
glory OF q victorious commald, the rebels tr atine
rapidly as the Union troops arrived. Tho mmand after
capturing many prisoners and quantity Of stores too
possession Of the bank, post Office and public buildings.
Forts Beauregard and Evans have also been ca, urei
SKETCH OF COLONEL JOHN w. GEARy.
Colonel j. W Geary, who commended the advance, hao
figured extensively in recent national events He COM
manded the Second regiment Of Pc syvana volunteers
In Mexico and noted for the great frmness and the
rigid discipline TO which he subjected his When no
first went to the in that unfortunate republic he was
Lieutenant Colonel OF Roberts regiment Of Pennsyl-
where he held chief command Of his regiment, was
wounded, but notwithstanding led his men into the
terrific battle fought at the de Bolen cato just pre-
vous tho capture Of tho city Of Mexico. For his
gaantry that occasion he promoted to tho rank
of colonel, his commission bearing date November s,
1S47. He received special mention at Cerro Gofdo
After the war, in 1S4s he lived in San Francisco, OF
VIII. .ch place he was appointed Postmaster, and was
afterwards elected the first Mayor Of the city, hold
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organization Of the Vigilance Committee. He was next
appointed Governor of Kansas under the Buchanan
regime and after his recall settled at Greonbury West
moreland county Pa. in the Congressional districs
OF John Covode. He leading agrcunrst for
the greater part Of his life, and always admintra-
tion democrat supporting in the recent elections o. Fos
for Governor and John c. Breckinrdge. His adven
turous disposition could not remain contented tho
breaking out Of this war, and he left young and baau
tful wife to Philadelphia and organize regiment
Many of his old Mexican followers 1ocked to his standard
from all parts Of the State and he has the largest
regiment believe, in the United States service They
splenddly equipped. and armed with Enfield rfee
and sabre bayones Colonel Geary is tall, powerful
man. and his bravery has long made him prominent in
the military service. His command has figured some
what extensively during the present by their
bravery and stubbornness under fire. On the Upper
Potomac they have, than occasion,
Datteu VIII TepelS, anu tnlB present
only adds another sprig to their already well earned
laurel wreath. We have every hope that this is the
last occasion shall have TO speak well Of Colonel
Geary's command.
SKETCH OF LEEsBURG.
Leesburg Is . handsome post borou gh in Loudon
ty, Virginia, Of which county It is the capital. 1t
situated the Kittoctan Mountain three miles from
the Potomac river and hundred and fifty miles north
Of Richmond the capital Of the State. The streets are
well paved, and the town is built in neat and subsan-
tal manner 1t contains court house, bank, three
churches, post Office academy and had previous to
the rebellion, newspaper Office. It is surrounded by
FERTILE and what also well cultivated
try, which presened beautiful variety Of landscapes.
These have Of course much injured by the horrors
Of The population Of this place in 1850 691,
and in 1854 1000, and steadily advancing.
THE OCCUPATION OF LEESBURG.
CHARLErowN, Va, March 9, 1852.
The report last night that our forces had occupist
Lessburg is ofncaly confirmed. The enemy evacuated
The town Friday morning. taking all their supplies ana
baggage 10 Mddebury but II s not known whether ths
troops retired thther started towards Winchester
Colonel Gsary occupied the town unresstsd yesterday
morning. capturing considerable property accredited -
the rebel army.
All was quiet on our frontiers last night.