The New York herald., 1862-09-24
INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH.
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THE MARYLAND BATTLES.
Rebel Account Of the Capture
Of Harper's Ferry.
THE PRIVATEER 0RET0 At MOBILE.
The Circumstances Under Which She
Run tho Blockade.
Rebel Proposals for q Treaty Of
Peace,
L. Ia Ia
THE PRIVA1EER oRETo At MOBILE.

We have received large batch Of Richmond papers Of
the 18th and Goth anst from which compile the sub
Joined items Of interesting The papers Of the 10th
published days after the battle Of Antistam say
thing Of that aar-showing evidently that the rsbel
Generals have not had time enough to concoct story
magniiying their inglorous defeat into . victory
The Richmond Wing OF September 20 says-The battle
at Booncsboro Middetown, Maryland was brought
by Mcclellan with view to relieve the federal garrison
at Harper's Ferry. We think it extremely improbable
that he can have had 20 many 900 men, since
Hills single corps darmee found SUFFICIENT TO check
his progress. The next day Longstreets corps joined
Hills and defeated Mcclellan.
The his speaking Of the capture Of Harpsrs Ferry,
says
The number Of prisoners is probably greater than
those taken by the federal forces at Fort Doneson
the Confederates IN the battle before Richmond. II
claims the capture fruitful and the most momentous
Of the II expes the last remnant or the
that rich country 10 the confederacy 1t relieves Gene
raj Lee from all apprehension Of danger in his rear and
opens safe line Of communication with Richmond.
In Charleston, on Wednesday, negro bricklaycr was
sold for 81 500 cash Also seven negroes, aged from
SIX thirty years sold for 81 1885, tho highest price
svcr obtained in Charleston.
resolution introduced in the Virginia Legislature
nquirng whether martial law further required in Rich
mond and other places in the State.
II also resolved that much OF the GOVERNOR q
message refers TO granting Of amnesty TO those who
have taken the oath Of fidelity TO the Lincoln
be referred to the Committee Of Courts Of Justice also
expressing heartfelt acknowledgements OF the services
Lee and Jackson claiming for the latter tho genius Of
inspiration"
In the rebel House Of Representatives the amendments
Of the Senate to the House b providing FOR the further
issue Of Treasury notes. were concurred in.
The Virginia Legislature adjourned the 17th in order
10 AFFORD the members opportunity Of participating
the services Thursday-that day being apart by
the President q day Of thanksgiving and prayer Al
mighty God for the victories that had crowned
their armies
The Richmond Examiner Of September 1s says:-Flag
Of truce will depart to-day for varina carry down 2eo
occs and prvates Of the Yankee prisoners "about the
last OF the Mohicans" remaining at Richmond, cxcep
600 sick and wounded who still cucumber the hospitals
Bridges have been rebuilt the Rapdan and Cedar
creek and the the Orange and Asxadda Railroad
have passed over them. Rebuilding the bridge over tho
Rappahanock is about being commenced.
Twelve clerks from Lincon's sovornmsnt at Washing
ton have reached Richmond With foresight eaough 10
desert a sinking ship, they come to seek emoluments
under better auspcesat the eleventh hour, when the
heat and burden Of the day is past.
The Richmond papers also contain despatch from &c.
neral McKown commanding tho rebel forces In Fast Ten
nessee dated Knoxville Sept 49, stating that the Union
forces evacuated Cumberland Gap Thursday night the
18th nst and that General Stevenson pursuing them
IL was supposed by them that General Morgan had been
completely hemmed In.