Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-15

tomac, eludeu the vigilance OF uenerh
Mcclellan, and taken the hourishinl
town of Chambersburg- The following
are some of the details:
HARRISBURG, Oct. II.
1t is reported that Chambersburg wa
surrendered on condition that private
property should be respected, but publ,
property should beremoved or destroyed
Chambersburg urendered as r~esistanct
would be useless. no violence WAS Offered
TO the people.
We were pushing forward troops durin,
the night and are sending them on still
as fast as possible. We have nothing o
a force between Chambersburg and Han
cock.
HARRIsBURG. Pa, Oct. IL.
This morning the rebels destroyed the
machine shops, railway and rolling stock
of the Cumberland Valley railroad which
were at Chambersburg, and burned the
railroad bridge at Scotland Fire Mills, cas-
of Chambersburg. They have seized
about 500 horses. Thep have also taken
a large amount of Government clothing
which they at once exchanged for theil
own apparel. A portion of their force
moved about 10 o'clock towards Gettys
burg. 1t is impossible to learn fully what
the intention Of the rebels is. Means
are beinging devised to secur their en-
tire party. 1t has been ascertained thai
the re bells crossed the Potomac early
yesterday morning and entered Pennsyl
vania by Blair's valley.
A dispatch from Gov. Curtin to the
Mayor, states that no troops are needed
from this point. The rebels are already
reported, falling back.
A large numcsr of artillery and cavalry
passed through Hagerstown this morning,
General Franklin was there.
The rebels carried off the Mayor and
Council of Mercersburg prisoners.
The prevailing rumor was that the reb-
els are moving in force through Thornton's
Gap, in the Blue Ridge, to reach the Oh
ange and Alexander Railroad. This is
considered as nrees ,nAt the rebel raid in
SsyIyania is a feint to cover the re-
treat, obtain suPpE0unu distravtMvGfri-
Ian, while they fall on Sigel.
CARLISLE, Oct. IL.
A person direct from Williamsport says
We lost 60 men in the action near Han
cock, where the rebels crossed The river.
Cox's Brigade, or a part of it, was the
force probably engaged, as they were sent
in hat direction several days ego.
The loss of the Cumberland Valley rail
road isabout $40, 000. Government prop
erty lost. about $1,000. Two warehouses
containing State Military stores, were
among the pro perty consumed.
H%ARRIsBuRG, Oct. lilo P. NJ.
Dispatches arebeing constantly received
at Headquarters of the proceedings of
Stewards rebel cavalry, The rebels re-
spected all private property except q
boot and shoe store.
About five miles from Gettysburg the
farmers assembleain considerable numbers
and captured one of the rebel advanced
guards.
A large number of troops have offered
throughout the State to Governor Curtin,
but none are excepted, as a sufficient
force has been sent to meet the enemy
already.
HARRIsBuRaH, Oct. II.
The rebels encamped at Emmetsburg
last-night.
The operator at Carlisle telegraphs that
scouts report the rebels moving on that
place. The utmost excitement prevailed
there.
LATER.-The enemy left Gettysburg last
night. They crossed the Baltimore and
Ohio road at New Market-destroyingthe
road and telegraph, and then struck for
the Potomac, east of Monocecy.
Our calgary is pursuing, but will prob
ably be too late 10 capture them. McClel-
len may intercept them, but IT is doubt
full.