Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-10-08

them, and are untiring in their willingness
TO aid them in any way that can give re-
hefor comfort
Harper's Ferry, which reached this
moment from Sharpsburg, is now the GEN.
ter of important movements A firmly
constructed pontoon bridge already crosses
the river, and the reconstruction of the
railroad bridge is being pushed forward
with all the expedition that can he gained.
by employment of large force of me
chanics, under the direction of the railroad
company. The completion of this bridge
has an important connection with the
army, as il would be impossible for it TO
move far into Virginia without COM
pletee line of railway communication with
its base of supplies.
1t would be an easy thing to march our
men, who are now rested and in fine con-
dition, TO Winchester or Martinsburg, but
1t would not be so easy to feed them after
they were there. When the bridge is
completed, and the railroad can be brought
into use, and as the army advances, we
shall see active operations resumed, and
that time Is not very distant
Our advance Is four or five miles out.
and rebel force, composed of brigades
of Louisiana and North Carolina troops,
are in our immediate front. and show a
disposition TO contest our further advance.
a spirited cavalry and artillery skir-
mlsh took place this morning, in which
our men did well and drove the rebels
some distance. y cavalry officer and
squad of men were captured in a house,
which WAS surrounded by our troops, and
the officer was brought into Harper 5
Ferry, but | did not learn his name.
There are reports that the rebel army
are fortifying both Winchester and Mar
tinsburg, but they are not generally credi-
ted in military circles. 4 sudden rebel
dash on Cumberland is regarded as more
probable, and measures have been taken
TO check-mate any such movements.
WHOLESOME REQUEST FROM GENERAL
HALIECK.
The following circular has been issued
from the headquarters of the army:
CUcUIdr-Erom casualties in the field.
and from absence by reason of sickness.
many volunteer regiments have not a
sufficient number of officers to command
them. Ii Is important that vacancies
caused by deaths and designations be filed
with the least possible delay. The Go
vcrnors of the several States are earnestly
requested to fill these vacancies by pro-
noting officers. non-commissioned officers
and privates who have distinguished them
selves III the field, or who have shown a
capacity for military command. With
out the hope of promotion there is 10 Ell
couragemcnt for a faithful performance of
duty, and no stimulous 10 deeds of valor
Moreover. the dicipline and efficiency of
an army depends in Il great measure on
the character and qualifications of its Off
GERS Without good officers the very
best soldiers soon become a mere military
mob, the inefiicicncy of which Is increased
by the increase of It's members.
III. W. HALIECK, General-in-Chief
ARMY AFFAIRS AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29.-Three hundred
and sixty-three disIoyal citizens of Carroll
! county, Mo, have recently been assessed
eleven thousand dollars by the Board of
Commissioners appointed under General
! Order. No ;, for killing and woundin.
| loyal soldiers and citizens. and for taking
| property belonging TO said loyl persons.
| The sums levied ranged from two to three
hundred dollars on each person assessed.
If the amount is not paid in ten days their
! property will be seized and sold
Gen Curtis and staff paid a visit this
morning To- the Notifications surrounding
the city, and expressed himself highly
pleased with their appearance and the
manner in which the military arrange
ments are conducted. The appearance oi
Gen Curtis and his formidable staff on
the street collected quite crowd of cit
| liens
The Thirty-third Iowa regiment arrived
this morning and marched out to Benton
Barracks, making an imposing appearance,
and receiving many warm enconiums from
the citizens.
COURT MAHTTAT-STATE PRI>OSElsS-
| WASHINGTON, Sept. 3O.-A court mar.
tial has been ordered to meet at For
Columbus, \. Y, tomorrow, for the tria
of Orderly Sergeant Bulsom. charged Will
brutal and unprovoked assault on Capt
s. NJ. Sprole, of the Ninth Infantry
L. s. \.
All prisoners of State now ON parole
by authority from the Headquarters o
the Military District of Washington, vii
report in person forthwith to the Nlilitar,
Governor of this District. This is will
a view TO their exchange for Union prison
srs now at Richmond.