The New York herald., 1862-09-15

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headquarters The scene Is described most grand
The waving of nags and hsndhcrchcrs universal,
and even the women and children screamed words Of
welcome at the top Of their voices.
Our advance guard entered FredeT'ck on Friday even
ing at ave o'clock and had shrmsh on the streets
with suart's cavalry Several killed and wounded
on both sides and Colonel Moore, OF the loyal Virginia
cavalry captured by the rebels and carried or but
afterwards recovered.
The rebels did not destroy any OF the three turnpike
bridges the Monocacy but left nothing but the piers
standing Of the splendid iron railroad bridge
A rebcl train OF hundred ammunition and subsist-
cnce wagons was captured by General Franklin and
about hndred and Gfy prisoners had been 70
Frederick. t
THE REPORTS FROM PHILADELPHIA.
PmLADELPrnA, sept. IA, 1861.
The special correspondent Of the Press, who route
direct sieCcans army, which he left las, night,
tclcgraphs briefly from Baltimore that his good.
The rumor about tho repuIse Of Burnside is false.
THE REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
wsHlNGroS, Sept 14--Midnighh
That the fight has been progressing in the direction OF
Harper's Ferry beyond question Both on the Vn-
gina and Maryland sides Of the Potomac heavy firing
has been heard all day, with but brief interruptions
The reports audible two miles from the city. The
thus far received through private gives
promise OF beneficial results 70 the Union cause and has
accordingly elated the spirits Of all loyal men.
Mail communication with Frederick will be resumed
tomorrow.
WASnNGros, Sept IA, 1sc2
Officers who left Frederick this morning report that
a. ~fln~
that columns Of the rebel army should proceed by
way Of Middleown, Of them destined for GresnCaS
tie, Pa, with all possible expedition, and the other 70
proceed by way OF williamsport Shepherdstown,
at discretion 10 engage the Union forces at HarDsrs
Ferry.
During yesterday afternoon heavy and rapid firing Of
siege guns the direction of Harpers Ferry heard
at Frederick and last night feared that the small
force under the command Of General Miles would be over
come but during to-day the firing has been renewed ana
evident that General Miles is still sustaining tho con
ct He has strongly intrenched position on Bolivar
Heights and s reported has sent courier TO General
Mcclellan stating that he could hold out.
II is stated that the column attacking Harper's Ferry
is under the Of General Longsreet and there
reason believe that additional force 1Lder johnston
from the Shenandoah valley, has participated in tho as-
saut Up late hour this afternoon the sounds Of the
conflict were still heard, but further reliable advcss
had been received.
The only apprehensons entertained are for the safety
of the small under General Miles at HaTpers Ferry
but If they able to hold out until this evening
sufficient ienforcemcnts have, no doubt reached them
1t is reported that dispatches received here to-
night requiring hospital accommodations TO be cent TO
Frederick for four thousand wounded men, stating that
skirmishing had been going all day, and that these
hospital equipments ordered n expectation Of o
general engagement
From received there had been no
battle but IL evident that the rebel guard w
the best possible defence 10 enable the main body
the army the Potomac They dare rot leave
Harpers Ferry possession upon the flank Of their
movement II would afford opportunity for General
Mcclellan to throw large body Of his troops in front OF
the reireang rebel army and dispute their passage at
any OF the fords.
No information has been received showing that recent
rains have ocasioned q rise in the Potomac such
extent prevent tho fording Of the at almost
any point above Harpers Ferry where roads down
to the bank. II the attack upon Ilarpers Ferry
can delay the progress Of troops for sufficient time
tho principal portion Of General Lees forces may be
enabled the Potomac OF the upper fods
and get Into Virginia.
AS was indicated time ago this correspondence,
IL s now evident that there will be attempt the
part of the rebel troops to cross the Maryland line
They will be very fortunate they able TO get into
the Shenandoah valley without experiencing defeat
and the loss of the principal part Of their army
appears that the representations as to the number Of
wagons attendance upon them he incorrect, and the
fifteen hundred wagons .ad TO have passed through Ere
derrick dwindled down to only hundred and
ny capable of carrying stntcd raons FOR the estimated
forces Of the rebeis for sing'c day.
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Heavy aud continued firing, apparently in the drcctin
Of Harpers Ferry, commenced The afternoon Of the,
18th lasted during that day and all o. this hs 14th)
SAEErY 0E PENNSYI.XANIA,S STATE CAP.