Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-09-17

HARRIsBURG, Sept. 13.-Hcavy artil-
lery firing was heard at Green Castle and
Chambersburg this morning. in the direc-
ton of Williamsport. The main body of
the rebel army does not appear to have
gone to Hagerstown. Longstreet's divi-
sion only is there, numbering 10000 to
10000, apparently to supply forage and
supplies for the balance of the army.
The main body of the rebel army is at
BOOnsboro'.
Our pickets were driven in to the State
line Troops continue TO arrive and leave
for Chambersburg as fast as tr1lnsporta-
tion can be forwarded
General Lee Is said to be at Hagers-
town. The rebels claim an army of 190,-
600 men in Maryland, and 225, 200 in
Virginia, with which they intend menacing
Washington while the army in Maryland
sacks the border and invades PENNSYLVANIA
A rumor has got circulated that the
Governor wants no militia from Philadel-
phia. BY authority this is emphatically
denied. Send them on a fast as possible
They are now urgently required.
Information In regard to the rebel army
in Maryland was received from a gentle
man who visited their camps and spent
considerable time within their lines.
Col. Jno. X Murphy, OF the 29th Pa
Volunteers arrived here this morning and
is endeavoring through the Governor to
effect an exchange He offers his servi-
ces to the State in anv manner acceptable
Major VI. Scott Is also here on business
with the department.
There is no truth in the report that
martial law is being declared here.
Everything is progressing finely, and
troops are still pouring in from all sec
tions of the State. They are being armed
as fast as possible and sent to Camp Cur
tin for Instructions before proceeding to
Chambersburg-
The rebels occupied Middleburg, Md, =,
to-day, with 5000 infantry followed by
large wagon trains.
The locality of the late firing is not de-
finitely known, but is supposed to have
been between the rebels under jackson
and federal force of $500 under White
at Martinsburg, or Miles at Harper's
Ferry.
Our pickets extend two miles beyond
New Castle
The rebels occupy the State line with
five hundred 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 the or
ganization of large force of cavalry, in
fantry and artillery, which are now lea
wing for their destination. force consid-
cred sufficient to protect the Cumberland
valley and check any advance of the re-
bels on the capital of the State Strong
reserve forces will be retained at Camp
Curtin to march at a moments notice,
under control of Col. Chas. Campbell,
acting Brigadier; Captain G. d. Hand.
acting Adjutant General; Capt Eldridse
McConkey, acting Assistant Adiutant
General; Major r. II. Mccoy, CHIEF
Quartermaster
From the intelligence lately received, a
comparative feeling of security is prevail.
ing among the people residing in Frank.
lin and adjoining counties, because of tn,
activity displayed in forwarding troops
Regiment after regiment continues to leav,
for various positions in the valley, and
Notwithstanding this unceasing drain, ou
city Is alive with soldiers splendidly armed
and ready to meet the foe. They con
tinue TO pour in by thousands and mucl