Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-10-17

The rad Of Stewards cavalry in Pennsyl-
vania has terminated, the rebel force having
| recros.ed the Potomac into virginia. After
leaving Chambersburg they went in the di-
rection Of Gettysburg, then turning south
passed through Emmettsberg, WoOdbOrO,
New Market, and crossed the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at Monrovia, early Saturday
morning. At MOnroyia, they cut the tele-
| graIh line and tore up few raIls From
Monrovia they NOV towards L)gln's Ford
It the mouth of the Monocacy
1T the Ford we had the Al and 4th Maine
regiments with a battery of artillery. The
rebels were severely shell. d and replied with
y.or, but not much damage was done u
either side. Having no cavalry force there,
our forces could not p lrsue the rebels, who
finally moved down the river in the direction
OF Edwards and Conrad's Ferries. where it is
believed they crossed over Saturday after
noon. They numbered $500 cavalry and
pieces Of artillery. They had no trains ex
cept few ambulances. The rebels respected
ali private property. The only exception
was where they entered d store in Chambers
burg and carried off about $500 worth Of
boots and shoes. They destroyed tie machine
shops. railway and rolling stock Of CUNT er-
land Valley Ri road Company, which were
at ChambeTsburg. They seized about 500
horses and also a large amount Of government
clothing which they at once exchanged for
their own dilapidated garments.
Our troops were unable to intercept them
on their march. Gen. Wool was at Carlisle,
and force was moved up from Hagarstown
to intercept them should they turn back,
while Gen PleasantOn's cavalry pushed on
d. Er..Aar1ab Of L. L.
aid his force rode IS miles in 81 hours, but
as the rebels marched 80 miles in the same
time they crossed the Potomac about two
hours in advance of Pleasanton. Large
nun bers Of troops were offered to Gov Cur
tin from all over Pennsylvania, but their ser
wees were not needed. Near Gettysburg the
farmers assembled and made a stand to op-
pose the progress of the rebels in that direc-
ton Where the rebels first eros ed the Pc
tomac at Hancock, It is reported that we
lost 60 men, probably from CO1's big ide
which was in that vicinity.
\ Frederick dispatch says a gentleman
who lett Richmond Monday and came via
Staunton and Winchester reports none Of the
ensmy's forces are moving towards Rich
mono, but quite a number, supposed con-
scripts, were moving this way. Most Of the
rebel forces, he states are ia near W inches
ter. Great numbers Oi peoI le are daily COM
d.. over TO avoid the conscrIptIon. The pre-
v.uiing rumDr at Frederick was that the
rebels were moving IN force through Thorn
TONS Gap in Blue Ridge 50 t. reach the Or
ange and Alexandra railroad. This Is con
sIdered a. proving the raid into Pennsylvania
c. b. only a leint TO cover their retreat and
distract Mcclellan while they TALL on Sigel.
Passengers from Harper's Ferry give similar
reports The I5mes' special with Sisel
writes from Crntreylie that the rebel army
is reported to be approaching from Winches-
ter. but a reconnaissance has failed 10 dis
cover any hostile forces IN the vicinity iudi.
Gated.
The following IS Gen. Buell. 5 report Of the
battle near Prrryyille.
10 MAJOR General Haioc.
have already advised you OF the move
meats Of the army under my command from
Louisville. II re OF less diminishing has
occurred daily with the enemy's cavalry
Since then 1t was supposed the enemy would
fight 40 BaristOWn. My troops reached that
poutJn the 4.h inst driving out the euemy's
rearguarl Of cavalry anu artillery. The main
body retired towards Springfield, whittier the
pursuit was continued. The centre under
Gen Gilbert, moved on the direct road ir5m
Sprn- field to Perryville, and arrived On the
eth instant within two miles OF the town,
where the enemy was found 20 be IN force.
The left column, under Gen. McCoOk, came
upon the Knoxville road about ten O'Clock
Yesterday, theS til inst. 1t was ordered into
position to attack and a strong rec0nnOlss-
ance directed.
At four clock | received a request from
Gen. McCoOk for relnfOrcs ments, and learned
that the left had been severely engaged foi
severi hours, and that the right anc left OF
that corps were being turned and severely
pressed ReinfOrcements were Immediately
sent forward from the centre.
Orders were also sent to the right cJlum Il
under Gen. CrIttenden. which was advancin z
by the Lebanon road. TO push forward and
attack the eLemy's left, but it WAS impoSsi-
ole for It to get IN position in time to produce
any decisive result. The action continued
TIL dark. Some fighting also occurred IN
:ae centre. The enemy were everywhere re-
pulsed, but not without some momentary ad-
vantage on the left.
The several corps were put in position dur
Ing the night, and moved to the attack at
SIX O'Clock this morning. Some skirmlshing
occurred with the enemy's rear guard. The
main body had fallen back in the direction
of Harrodsburg. | have no accurate report OF
our loss yet. Ii Is probably pretty heavy IN
Guiding valuable officers.
Gems jackson and Terrill, | regret To say
are among the killed.
D. Z. BUELL.,