Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-24

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four mile from the first position with very
heavy loss. We have driven them to the ry-
er, cut off their provisions and ammunition sup
plies. and have chance of surrounding them
completely Tomorrow. The rebel dead found
on the field seemed short of provision. Their
haversacks were entirely empty, and some of
our men state positively that they fired stones
from their cannon. We also learn direct from
officers of General McClelan's staff, that they
consider an important victory has been gain
ed, and that if the troops now on the march
arrive in time in the morning, the rebels will
be completely routed. May God grant such
result.
Hagerstown is filed with troops from Pa.
The streets are lined this evening with batter
les from Philadelphia. ! hear that Capt By
ers is here with the Dauphin county cavalry
company, but have not seen him. They are
to march to Williamsport, to prevent the reb
els from crossing the river at that place, and
l am sure they will be successful.
Position on Thursday.
From THE BATTLE FIELD. KEErYsvxLLE Sept
lS.--I was on the battle field again this morn
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Oarown wounded had been removed from the
field and the dead buried as rapidly as their
last resting place could be prepared. The
rebels asked for armistic this morning to
take their wounded from the field, which was
granted; and they Were slowly engaged in
their removal but it seemed that they cared
but little for their dead as they were found
lying neglected in every direction. A corn
field and piece of woods were literally cover
ed with dead rebels, The body of Gen.
Evans, rebel, found among the dead !;
at least the papers found in his pocket gave
his name as Evans
The loss in officers has BEEN as usual very
large, and believe that their uniform dress
had much TO do with it. Rebels can tell our
officers at distance while their own can
scarcely be recognized from privates. 1 am
crcditably informed, that General jackson
dresses plain as any of his men, and that
he changes his dress daily. Col Crossdale of
the 12Sth Pennsylvania volunteers, (new reg
iment,) was killed. Warner, of Reading, who
Reading, escaped nnhurt. and I>have it direct
from an eye witness, that he behaved most
bravely and that be led his regiment up to the
enemy most courageously. We met him this
morning in excellent health, and ready again
to face the enemy. Col. McNiel, of the Buck
tails, is among the killed. Gen, Mansfield
an old army officer, was also killed. General
Meagher is badly wounded. Gems. Max We
Der, Donelson, Sedgwick and Hooker were
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General Frank lin was not wounded at all, al
though it was positively stated yesterday, that
he had been slightly wounded.
Very little firing took place to day both par
ties were engaged in burrying their dead, and
attending to the wounded. The rebels have
fallen back some two miles, and are located
in a piece of woods on elevated ground Some
little skIrmishing took place on the right
wing of our army. Our army is now extend.
ed 10 the river on the left and right wings
and the rebels completely hemmed in
They must now cut their way through our for
ces If they wish to escape. l am satisfied that
we are prepared for them in any emergency
Large reinforcements Of fresh troops have ar
rived here. The whole of Banks division ar
Militia were sent this morning to Williams.
port, Md, where they are expected to check
Jackson S retreat. 1t is also stated that Gen
Segel is On the other side Of the Potomac
watching their movements, and am sure if
he meets the rebels, he will throw shot and
shell into them abundantly.
At about twelve O'Clock Gen. Mcclellan and
staff rode up to .he headquarters of Ger. Sum
ner. where he cordially greeted those present,
and after receiving Introduction to the he
ro of the day, we retired. The General en-
tered at once into earnest conversation with
Gen. Sumner. All along the lines where the
General passed he greeted with loud
cheers, which he properly acknowledged.
1t is impossible to give an accurate estimate
of the number of killed or wounded The
list is very large, but am satisfied that the
rebels lost at least three to our one. The bal.
tie field shows it plainly.
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