The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-09-24
Quincy. Ill. Sept. l6.

Col. Mcneil had 3 two hours nght with Poe.
ter's gang of guerriIlas near shelbourne, result
ing in the route Of the latter with loss OF two
killed and number wounded. Mcneil! captured
twenty wagons and a number of horses and
guns.
Frederick, Sept Is.
The following is TO the Baltimore american
Intelligence from the front this morning, is of
the most cheering character, notwithstanding
bad news from Hsrper's Ferry. Gen. Mcclellan
Was pursuing them with vigor most destructive
to the enemy.
Gen. Mcclellan pursued the enemy on Monday
morning with his reserves and large body of
fresh troops. The enemy took the road towards
the river At Hsrper's Ferry and Shepardstown.
and be was pursuing and shelng their retrea.
With great loss. In several contests on Monday,
where they made stand, our troops charged on
them With such vigor that they fell back from
point TO point in great haste.
The battles and advantages obtained Monday
are thought to be superior 10 Importance to those
of Sunday. Drayton's South Carolina Brigade is
entirely gone, either killed, wounded or prison.
ers. The I'm Michigan, ner regiment, done
up this regiment, frst Nth bullets and finally
rith 6ayonets. Howell Cobb is wounded and
taken prisoner.
Gen. Mcclellan was pushing on them last eve
ming closely, and had already sent to the rear
6, 900 prisoners and four batteries.
The federal armies are in splendid condition.
The men are in light marching order, with buoy
ant spirits over their successes. Several regi
menls of new troops were in the fight on Sunday,
aud behaved with great bravery.
Our total loss won't probably exceed $500
killed and wounded, With proportion killed.
Can learn Of few field officers killed. The death
of General Reno is mourned throughout the
whole army.
Washington, Sept. IL.
At three O'Clock this afternoon intelligence
was received, that since $50 this morning, the
6ercest and most sanguinary battle of the whole
var has oeen in progress. All the corps de ar
NEE which Mcclellan had taken with him to
Frederick, were massej at the point Indicated
aud the engagement is believed to have been
between the whole armies.
There is reason to believe the losses on each
side very great, preparations for medical stores
aud arrangements tor wounded men to be sent
to Rochersvile Immediately, we're larger than
have ever been made at any time.
Information has been received that Gen. Nc
Clean destroyed the aqueduct bridge OF Ante
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eh,r IL,
of the retreat of the rebels in the direction OF
Hagerstown.
Later reports from Hagerstown say the rebels
are retreatng in great disorder, and Subsequent
heavy and rapid firing was heard in the iiection
of WilliamspOrt, which induces to the belief that
Mcclellan has pursued the retreating rebels to
that point and that they made stand there to
cover their passage across The Potomac
Reconnoi. ances made by Col. Davies cavalry,
who made the dashing foray towards Hanover
Junction and Fredericksburg, aud now under
the command of Heintzemsn, show that since
Friday last, the rebels have evacuated Leesburg,
and that force of 10000 men, with 80 pieces
of artillery and supply train two miles in length
have gone in the direction of Harper's Ferry
Information received here, which however, il
deemed not altogether reliable, says that large
rebel force is marching nOrthward upon the 9th
er side OF Bull Run mountains. Measures will
be promptly taken to ascertain the truth of these
reports.
gentleman of this city, who is cOnversant
with everything about Sharpsburg, says the Pc
tomac can be forded at Shepardstown, Antastan
Creek, at Dam- No. Four, and at Harpers Fer
ry.
A letter received to night from Lieut. Russell,
Goth Pennsylvania, states their loss in the battle
of Blue Ridge at $50; Major Martin and Lieut.
Dougherty killed.
special to the New York Herald, dated
Harrisburg, 18th, says:
"The evening reports just come in, state that
the shole rebel army have been driven this way
and are retreatipg to Hagerssown. d. II. Hill is
killed.
10000 Pennsylvania militia will meet the foe
at Hagerstown, to invade Pennsylvania back
wards.
An engagement occurred yesterday between
our army and the robolc, near Sharpsburg, in
which the enemy was well thrashed in terrific
slaughter 500 of their dead were buried by US
early as 9 A. N. to day, and the work is still go.
ing on.
This morning the battle recommended near
Gettysburg. jackson joined Gen. Ewelfs forces at
Antietam Creek, while our forces were reinforced
by so, 600 men from Washington. Jackson's re-
Inducements to Lee reported 10000 up to nv
last advices. Victory illumined our standards,
and the impression prevails at Hsgerstown, that
the whole army of Virginia is annihilated. Con.
6dence prevails here, and enthusiastic admira-
ton of Mcclellan and his army. We have I'M.
doubtedIy won great and decisive victories, both
Yesterday and to-day. Among our trophies are
whole batteries, and thousands of small arms and
prisoners.
Washington, Sept. II.
A demand is made from headquarters of the
army of the Potomac, for surgeons and medical
supplies Surgeon General Hammond according
from Eastern cities, first class surgeons to the
number of loo. He also dispatched thither a
large train of medical supplies. Immense hos
pital accommodations are being provided about
Washington.
Gen. Hatch arrived here to-day. He was
wounded in the RICH; leg.
Baltimore, Sept. Ia.
Over 1900 rebel prisoners, captured in the
recent battles, arrived here this evening, and
will be sent North Tomorrow