Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-15
The Rebel Raid into Pennsylvania
Preparations for their Recepti0n.

Harrisburg, Sept. l3-From intelligence
lately received, q comparative feeling Of Sc
eurity Is prevailing among the people resi-
ding in franklin and adjoining counties,
because Of the activity displayed in for
Warding troops. Regiment after regiment
continues to leave for various positions in
the valley, and notwithstanding this in
creasing drain, our city is alive With SOL
diers splendidly armed and ready to meet
the foe. They continue to pour in by thou
sands and much faster than transportation
can be procured. The capitol building is
filled from base to dome, and the grounds
around is one grand camp.
Should the rebels attempt an advance
they will meet force that will forever free
the soil OF Pennsylvania from the tread Of
traitors. Policy would probably dictate
. falling back further into the State before
bringing on an engagement, which Is inn
minSnt, In order that there could be no
return for the enemy. Gen. Reynolds is
now In command, he is we'll and favorably
known as a Brigadier General, who com.
manded portion Of the Pennsylvania
reserve corps during the seven days bat
ties in front Of Richmond. The Governor
places implicit confidence in his ability TO
preserve as from the horrors of an invasion.
HARRIsBURG, Sept. l3.-Iuformatiou in
regard to the rebel army in MsryIand re-
eeived from a gentleman who visited their
camps aud spent considerable time within
their lines. Col. John X. Murphy of the
10th Pa. volunteers, arrived here this morn
ing endeavoring through the Governor to
effect an exchange. BE offers his services
to the State in any manner acceptable
Major III. Scott is also here on business
with the Department. There is to truth in
the report of martial law being declared
here. Everything progresses (ineIy, troops
still pouring in from all sections of the
State. They are being srmed as fast as
possible and sent 70 Camp Curtin for in
struction before proceeding to Chambers
burg. The rebels occupied Middleburg to.
day With three Thousand infantry, followed
by large wagon trains.
Locality of late firing not definitely
known, but supposed 10 have been between
rebels under Jackson and Federal force of
$500, under White, at Martinsburg, or
Miles at Harper's Ferry. Our pickets ex-
tend two miles beyond New Castle. Rebels
occupy State line with 500 cavalry, under
Lieut.. Col. Brinn. Late movements, which
have been going on in various camps here
and other parts OF the State, have resulted
in organization of large force of cavalry,
infantry and artillery, which are now leav-
sufficient to protect Cumberland valley and
check any advance of rebels on capital OF
State. Strong reserve force will be retain
ed at Camp Curtin, to march at moments
notice under control of Col. Chas. Camp
bell.
Heavy artillery firing was heard at
Greencastle and Chambersburg this morn
ing, in the direction ct Williamsport. The |
main body of the rebel army does not APP
pear to have gone to HagerstOwn. Long |
streets division Is only there numbering |
from 10000 to 10000, apparently to supply |
forage and supplies for the balance of the
army. The main body of the rebel army |
Is at BoonsbOrough. The Pickets we're |
driven in to the State line. Troops con-
tinue to arrive and leave for Chambersburg |
as fast as transportation can be forwarded. |
Gen. Lee is said to be at Hagerstown. The |
rebels claim an army Of 10000 men in |
also 225,0O0 in Virginia, with |
which they intend menacing Washington |
while the army in Maryland sacks the |
border and invades Pennsylvania. A ru- |
NOR has got circulated that the Governor |
wants no militia from Philadelphia. by |
authority this is emphaticAlly denied. |
Send them ON as fast as possible for they |
are now urgently required.