Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-22
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
The Rebels have succeeded in
crossing the Potomac.
They are erecting Batteries on the
Virginia Shore.
GENERALS DANA AND WEBER
WOUNDED.
Later from General ROsecrans
BROW lie sEAT on WAR.
PHILADELPHIA, Sunday, Sept. 20.
The Inquirer has the following:


FREDEEIcK, Sept. %.
am just from the front of the army. The reb-
els succeeded IN crossing their entire army at
Blackford's Ford, three miles east of Sharps-
burg, between nine o'clock on Thursday night
and daybreak. On Friday morning we were en-
gagged in shelling the woods on the opposite
bank, preparatory to crossing. The rebels plant
ed several batteries at Williams Point opposite
TO prevent the right of our army from crossing.
The woods are lined with guns, blankets and
hauersacks of the rebels.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.
Dispatch by mail, dated Antitam battle field,
Wednesday, P NJ: We CLEAN the following ad-
dltiOnal particulars Mcclellan rode along the
line and was most vocilerOusly eheered, which
attracted the attention Of the rebels, when they
commenced throwing shells, some Ofwhich fell
IN the ranks Of the l2Sth Pennsylvania Thev
began to fall back, when Mcclellan himself raj
lied them and they soon regained their former
steadiness. No prisoners taken from Us by the
rebels. One Georgia regiment taken entire.
Total number of rebels captured, 100. One
piece of woods after being desperately fought
tor four hours gained by our troops. 1t con-
tanned at least 1900 dead of both sides Gener-
ais Meaghsr, Weber and Dona, wounded.
The Washington Star of this evening says that
a reconnaissance made last night BY a part of
Stoneman's force to Harper's Ferry, found only
COO sick and wounded rebels. They learned that
the rebels had been crossing the river above Har-
pers Ferry, INTO Virginia, all day yesterday.
McClellan's advance was close upon the rebels
rear The Star says a gentleman who left the
front Of our army yesterday noon, assures US
that among the rebel dead left unburied on the
held on Wednesday last, was Mrjor General,
besides many officers Ofall grades.
HARRIsBURGH, September 20.
There seems to be a difference Of opinion as
regards the whereabouts of the rebel army, in
official circles. Wounded soldiers represent Nc
Clellan's right and left wings resting upon the
Potomac, while Sigel and Ricketts, are keeping
lookout for them on the opposite side The
state Militia lately sent TO HagerstOwn and
BOonsbOrO, this afternoon was sent back into
Pennsylvania. Report says our pickets were
driven IN three miles outside HaRerstOWn that
s,kirmishing had taken place during the whole
Yesterday the last of the rebIs left Harper's
Ferry, after having burnt all lthe government
property, including the pontoon bridge and
storehouses. They made four distinct attempts
to blow up the piers Of the railroad bridge. but
were unsuccessful. The superstructure was
damaged.
The wound Of General Hooker is through the
he5hy part Of the foot symptoms of lOelxaW are
setting IN which causes great uneasiness among
his friends.
BATTLE FIELD OF ANTIETAM, Sept. 90
Yesterday our lines advanced towards the enc
my, when the discovery was made that the rebel
army had retreated during the night, leaving
their pckets along the entire line Ofthe army, 10
prevent our obtaining knowledge of-the retreat
Those left behind generally deserteda rs our skir-
misheTs approached The rebel reiHf0rcements
expected Friday, did not arrive. They decided
to cross the river, as they were IN In no condi-
ton to tight another such battle as the 18th They
crossed the river at different points in the ycini
" Of Sharpsburg at several fOrds within two
miles Of that place, although contrary represent
ed. Our cavalry started ia pursuit as soon as
the retreat became known. Beyond capturing
lew hundred stragglers they inflicted little in
inry upon the enemy.
About mile from the river quite a contest
took place between part of Porters corps,
which was in the advance and the enemv for
the possession ottwo guns. The rebels we're
hnally compelled to abandon them, one ofWhieh
they spiked. Their trains all got on. They
seemed TO have taken position on the opposite
side, but did not reply to our guns this evening
with the exception of three or four. shots. An
attempt was made to cross and flank them, but
they were IN too good a position to be attacked
with success In his retreat the enemy left 900
wounded az houses and barns, where they had
established hospitals.
A captured negro who knows Jackson states
that he saw him with his arm IN a sling on Fri
day upon the field General Stark is killed. A
prisoner states that General Joe Johnston died
recently at Richmond, from wounds received at
Fair Oaks.
FRDERrcK, Sept %
The shelling was kept up at the enemy across
the river at ShcpardstOwn, until FRIDAY A re-
port came into Frederick that rebel forces were
crossing at Wilamsport. That part Of our army
was sent to meet them. Heavy firing was heard
to day IN the direction OF Sharpsburg. Up to to-
night there has been no intelligence received.
There is no evidence to Lee or LOngstreet were
wounded. 10000 strnd Of arms were found on
the field belonging to the enemy.
IAEDEhlChs sept IL A. n
From headquarters, Saturday evening,we learn
that the Michigan 4th, with a few men from
sykes brigade, crossed the river at Shepards-
town ford late yesterday afternoon to recOnnoitre
They met with a stout resistance from the enemy
butsucceeded in reaching this side with but slight
loss, bringing with them four pieces of artillery
captured from the rebels.
The occupation Of the Virginia shore Wifs at
tempted again this morning, with less success.
Acting Brigadier General Burns with his COM
maed, portion of Sykes's Brigade, some eaval-
ry and two batteries, crossed and took position
on the Virginia shore. Shortly after the troops
had been placed in position, the enemy emerged
with line OF infantry q mile long.
The troops soon became engaged, when an
order wasl given to retire, which was done in
good order, the enemy following closely. When
they came within range the Federals opened
hre nom twenty pieces. Our artillery, advantu-
geously posted, was worked with such effect Us
to compel the enemy to retire. Their loss must
have been heavy from the explosion Of our
shells, as they were seen to make large gaps in
their lines. Our loss IN killed and wounded IS
about $50.
Information was received to-day Of the evacu-
alton Of Harper'a Ferry. Their artillery was re-
moved from the line OF the Potomac last night
Ii IS believed their army s falling back IN the di-
rectiOn of Charleston and Winehpsrpr