Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-26

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LOUISVILLE, Sept. 20.
Lebanon junction is the farthest southern
point open TO Geographic communication
There are about 800 rebel cavalry at Lebanon,
and about 10000 rebel infantry are reported
encamped last night about two miles east of
Muldraiver's hill, on the pike. The advanced
cavalry pickcts Of this force passed through
New Haven this morning en- route for Bards
town.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.
The Sunday Transcript, has the following
from the District Attorney, now at Harris
burg:
Harrisburg, Sep. 20.-Accounts from the
battle at Sharpsburg, do not give any satisfac-
tory results to the public. was on the fleld
and saw ALL 1t was a splendid triumph
McClean's modesty has prevented him from
letting the people know what his army really
has accomplished
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 20.
The Inquirer has the following:
"Frederick, 2Oth.-I am just from the front
of our army. The rebels succeeded in cross.
ing their entire army at Blackfoot ford, three
miles east of Sharpsburg, between nine o'clock
Thursday night and daylight Friday morning.
This morning we were engaged in Smelling
the woods on the opposite bank preparatory
to crossing.
"The rebels have planted batteries opposite
Williamsport to prevent the right of our army
crossing.
"The woods are lined with guns, sacks Of
blankets, &c, of the rebels. We caused great
slaughter among them"
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.
Dispatches by mail dated Antietam battle
field Wednesday, P. NJ, we CLEAN the follow
ing additional particulars. Mcclellan rode
along the line and was most vociferOuSly
cheered, which attracted the attention Of the
rebels, when they commenced throwing shells,
some Of which fell in the ranks of the 120th
Pennsylvania. They began to fall back when
Mcclellan himself rallied them. They soon
regained their former steadiness. No prison
ers were taken from us by the rebels. One
Georgia regiment captured entirely. Total
number of rebels captured 1900.
One piece of woods, after being desperately
fought for for four hours, was gained by our
troops. It contained at least l 800 dead of
both sides.
Gems. Meagher, Weber and Dana were
wounded.
The Star says gentleman who left the
that among the rebel dead left unburied on the
fed Il ed Wednesday last was Major General,
besides many officers, Of all grades.
Yesterday the last of the rebels left Har-
per's Ferry, after having burnt all Of the gov
eminent property, including the pontoon
bridge and store-houses. They made five
distinct attempts to blow up the railroad
bridge but were unsuccessful. Superstructure
damaged. ----.-
Hooker is wounded through the fleshy part
of the foot. Symptoms of lockjaw setting in
causes uneasiness among his friends.
FREDERICK, Nd, Sept 21-morning.
Headquarters, Saturday eveniog.-The 4th
Michigan, with few more from Sykes brig
ade, crossed the river at Shepardstown ford
to reconnoiter. They met with stout resist
ance from the enemy but succeeded in reach.
ing this side with slight loss, bringing with
them four pieces of artillery, captured from
the rebels.
The occupation of the Virginia shore was
attempted again this morning With less sue
cess. Acting Brig. Gen. Barnes, with his
own and portion of Sykes brigade, some
cavalry and two batteries, crossed and took
position on the Virginia shore.
Shortly after the troops had been placed in
position the enemy emerged with infantry and
envy came within range, fire opened from
Maryland hank, with such effect that they
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been heavy as the explosion Of our shells
seemed to make large gaps in their lines
Our loss in killed, wounded and prisoners,
about $50.
Information has been received Of the enc
my's evacuation of Harper's Ferry Their
artillery moved from the lire of the Potomac
last night. 1t is believed their army is falling
back in the direction Of Charlestown and VIM
chester.
BATrLE-FIELp ANrIErAM, Sept 90
The following is received by special mes
senger to the Associated Press:
Yesterday our lines advanced towards the
enemy, when the discovery was made that
the rebel army had retreated during the night,
leaving pickets along their entire line to pre-
vent our gaining knowledge of the movement
Those left behind were generally Surrounded
as our skirmishers approached.
The rebel reinforcements eXpseted on Fri
day did not arrive, and they decided to cross
the river. as they were In no condition to fight
another battle like that of the 18th. They
crossed the river at different points in the Vi
cinity of Sharpsburg-at several fords within
two miles of that place. .5s 81 -. r.5a al--s
As soon as the retreat was known our cav
airy started in pursuit, but beyond capturing
a few hundred stragglers, little injury was in
ficted on the enemy
About mile from the river quite contest
took place between Porter's corps (Which was
in advance) and the enemy, for possession OF
two guns. The enemy was finally compelled to
abandon them, one Of which they spiked
Their trains all got off. They seemed to have
taken possession Of the other side, but did not
reply to our guns this afternoon, with the ex-
ception of three or four Shots An attempt
was made to cross and flank them, but they
were in too good position to be attacked with
success. In retreat the enemy left 500 of
their wounded at houses and barns, where
they had established hospitals. sfs
4 captured negro who knows Jackson we'll,
saw him with his arm in sling % Friday
on the field. Gen. Stark was killed. A pris-
oner states that Jos. Johnston died recently
at Richmond, from wounds received at Fair
Oaks.
IuKA, MISS, Sept. 20.
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