Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-09-18
THE OPERATIONS OF MONDAY.

FREDERICK, Md, Sept 16.-After the battle Of
South Mountain Gap and BurkittsvllIe Gap,
fought res spectiyely by the forces of Burnside
anu Franklin on Sunday, the enemy having
been driven from their position, fell back rap
idly to Boonsboro, and thence southwark to
Sharpsburs, and began crossing the Potomac
above and below ShePardstoWn.
The purs ult by our troops was rapid, Hooker
following by way of Boonsboro, supported by
sumner and Banks, and capturing one thousand
prisoners during the morning. The enemy
breakfasted at Keedys Vile, three miles from
BoOnsboro, but our cavalry soon drove their
rear guard from that place. -..
Porter's and Reno's corps took q shorter road
over the mountains, and arrived at SharpsburG
al ateundoWn, capturing hundreds of prisoners
on the way. a
Frunkliu's corps, supported by Couche's di.
which he captured so handsomely, striking the
road leading direct from Boohesboro' to Har-
per's Ferry, and thence n1oyingin the diree ton
of the latter place, gaining Elk Ridge Noun
iatn, which nanked the enemy's position, and
brought them within good range Of our artil-
lery. taE- . y
Franklin's corps fought brilliant battle on
Sunday evening, at Burkitts Vile Gap. The
enemy was terribly repulsed, though having
great ad yantages of position. Uancock's brig
ade made a charge mp hill and captured 4
battery Of six pieces, Howell Cobb and nine
hundred Of his Georgians. Cobb is wounded
and q prisoner. The 10th Virginia regiment
was taken snurs, and fragments of many other
regiments. -.. .......... ...
On Sunday LOnkstreet marched back from
IaFcrstown 10 reinforce those troops fighting
at the Gaps. He arrived in time TO Join in the
Strange, Of the 18Th Virginia, and Col James.
of the Sd South Carolina battalion, were ali
killed at South Mountain Gap on Sunday eve
ming. We have taken since Friday last about
six thousand prisoners, with less than the Us ual
proportion Of officers.
The mountains are full of struggling star wing
and dsmorallzed Rebels, who are giving them
selves up us fast they can find their way into
our lines. On Thursday last, Jackson crossed
the Potomac at Williamsport, and marched to-
wards Hnrper,s Ferry, which place he in
vested. On Saturday he captured Maryland
Heights on the north, and Loudon Heights on
the sOuth side of the river On Sunday he at
tackled the ftrry, but was repulsed. On Mon.
day morning ut daylight he renewed the at
tack, and the place was surrendered by Colonel
Dixon = Miles at seven O'Clock. This dis
astcr viii enablc the Rebels to cross the Poto-
mae with the greater portion of their forces.
Yesterday evening, previous to this news
Mcclellan and Burnside were RAPIDLY making
sICh dis positions as would have resulted in the
complete defeat or capture Of nearly the entire
rebel host. Our troops pressed their rear holy
last evening, and the prospect was most bril-
liant, until We learned that Harpers Ferry was
no longer ours. About 3 o'clock the pickets Of
Gem hhowe's brigade captured one of General
Stuart's aides, who was on his way to General
Lees headquarters with a adespatch from Jack
son, announcing the capitulation of the place
across the nto strona aaas
hon, a great battle will probably be deferred
several days, until anew combination Of move
mente il resolved upon.
The Union army is in splendid condition.
The men are all in light marching order, with
buoyant spirits over their success. Several
regiments of new troops were In the fight OF
Sunday, and behaved with great bravery. The
18th Michigan, out only two weeks, fought till
their ammunition was exhausted, then retired to
the wagons in good order, reflled their boxes,
returned, and made terrible charge over .
stone " all, and into the timber, almost annihi-
latng Drsyton's South Carolina brfga gads. Our
total loss VIII probably not exceed twenty -nvs
hundred In killed and wounded, with q very
email proportion Of killed. The death Of Gen
eral Reno u mournsd throughout the whole
I army.