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The New York herald., 1862-09-18

the rebels acknowledge that they have been badly
beaten in all the recent engagements, except at
Harper's Ferry, and find that the invading Of
Maryland is disastrous undertaking. they are
yet retreatng as rapidly as possible to the Vir-
ginia side, and General McClelan's army is in full
pursuit. All that they are fighting for now is to
get away and across the river.
Cannonading was heard yesterday, but no re-
ports of fights have been received here up to noon
to-day,
The entire Union force who were captured at Har-
pers Ferry have been arriving and passing through
the town to-day They are ordered to encamp
near the Monocacy bridge, about three miles from
the town. They are looking well, and are greatly
chagrired at the surrender Of Harper's Ferry,
which they consider entirely unnecessary. The
number Of killed and wounded is said to be CON-
paratively small. The abandonment Of Maryland
Heights, and the spikng Of the guns there, is said
to have been entirely unnecessary. All agree that
the position could have been held against any
force that the enemy could bring against it, and
that while in our hands they could not have
crossed the river with any considerable force.
There are some seven to eight hundred rebel
prisoners in and about this city, and they continue
to be sent in. What disposition will be made Of
them is not known. No officers Of Importance
are among them.
The fighting yesterday was only artillery fight
ing, between a rebel battery Of about dozen
A. M. the enemy commenced shelling the road
near Sharpsburg. A train Of wagons was on the
road and behind it and beside the road were
massed the corps of General Wilcox, formerly
Reno's, and division Of General Summers corps
The shelling was rapid and severe, and the shells
fell and exploded among the train upsettng
number Of wagons. As soon as possible the train
was withdrawn out Of range. The men were par
tally sheltered by ravine, but a number were
killed and wounded.
In a few minutes two Of our batteries opened
upon the enemy from the brow Of hill near by,
and an artillery duel ensued which lasted for about
half an hour, when the guns Of the enemy were
sienced and withdrawn from the top Of the hill
About haApast eleven they commenced firing
again from the same position. At this time our
wagon train and ambuances had been taken out
Of range, and the men were in better position,
and were sheltered more than during the first
attack.
In addition to the batteries frat engaged on our
side another battery had been placed upon an ad.
joining hill which was very effective. second
artillery duel took place. which continued for about
an hour, when the enemys battery was again with
drawn, and they appeared to be moving OF towards
the river Clouds OF Dust could be seen in the dis
tance, and there was every evidence Of large mum.
bers Of infantry moving OFT
General Mcclellan made a reconnaissance in
person, which occupied about one hours Tine
Upon his return he ordered General Burnside to
The New York herald., 1862-09-18
CALL FOR SURGEONS.


WASHINGTON, Sept. II, 1862.
To Drs. DErMoLD, HAIs1ED and STosE'-
Dr. Leterman eegraphs for surgical aid and says the
need is urgent win twenty Of your best surgeons pro
coed to Rohcrse Frederick and give aid to Surgeon
Letterman2 W. A. HAMMOND, Surgeon General.
invited assemble this morning, at eleven o'clock
at the house Of DR.. Detmod, 104 Ninth street.
DR.. DETMOLD,)
Br. STONE, r. Executive Committee.
DR.. HAISTED,
Surgeon Letterman the Medical Director on General
McClelan's stan.
WASHINGTON, Sept. II, 1852
MEDICAL SUPPLIES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WANTED.
Demand day made from the headquarters Of the
Army OF the Potomac for surgeons and medical suppes'
and Surgeon General Hammond has accordingly sem
from Washington and caused to be sent from the Eastern
cities first class surgeons the number Of one hundred
He has dispatched thither large train Of medical
supplies.
Immense hospital accommodations are being provided
in and around Washington The Harewood hospital
encampment at Corcoran's farm already accommodates
hundred patients, and DR.. Mitchell has been ordered
enlarge its capacity TO tho number of three thousand
beds Dr. Luckley preparing the Second cavalry bar.
Seventh street, the reception Of one thousand
patients and DR.. Webster Of the Douglas hospital s
engaged in enaging the capacity Of that institution to
an equiv alent number Of beds.
The New York herald., 1862-09-18
THE REPORTS FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Sept. II, 1862
The following is from the Baltimore American-
The cannonading on Tuesday afternoon was
very heavy, and continued, with some inter-
mission, long after night. This wednesday,
morning it was resumed at daybreak with vio-
vicinity, who have watched the progress Of the
FIVE days contest, say entirely unprecedented.
1t was one continuous rattle Of heavy guns, and,
from the position occupied, General McElellans 3
right appeared to rest on Sharpsburg and his left
on Catoctin creek. The rebels destroyed bridge
over this creek yesterday, but General Mcclellan
had it rebuilt during the night. The position oc-
cupied by General Mcclellan seemed to be advan-
tageous. One Of his guns seemed to be stationed
on range Of hills, from the apex Of which the
little white clouds of smoke rolled up in the dis
tance, marking distinctly the line Of conflict
The reports were SO rapid as to be without in
termission, and sometimes three or four reports
would strike the ear at the same moment
This cannonading commenced at daylight, and
was heard distinctly up to one o'clock, causing
the impression that the great battle of the cam
paign was in progress.
The wounded were being carried towards Ha-
gerstown and Boonsboro, so that little could be
heard direct from the field in the direction Of Mid
dletowD.
Those reports that were received, however, were
highly favorable, forces having at the time the
best position and the battle being principally with
artillery, in which we have great superiority.
Soldiers who were on the field during Tuesday
state that il consisted entirely of artillery that
day. 1t commenced early in the morning, and
continued till late at night General Mcclellan hav-
ing at the close of the day driven them about half
q mile, and obtained an elevated position, from
which he was operating to-day. The fight yestcr-
day was, however, sharply contested by the
enemy, and IL was only at the close Of the day that
the slight advantage mentioned was gained
The rumors anoat were various, among which II
was ssid that Jackson and Hill were again crossing
the Potomac in the rear Of General Lee, by way of
Shepherdstown, thus coming back from Harper's
Ferry to the succor Of their commander This
would be practicable; and the rapid manner in
which they cvacuated'Earpcr' Ferry woald seem
to indicate their sudden appearance at some point
where least expected.
THE REPORTS FROM FREDERICK.
FREDrRIcE, Nd, Sept. IL, 1859.
A deserter--a sergeant major of an Alabama
L l.. -
The New York herald., 1862-09-18
THE BATTLES At sHARPsBuRa, ND.

THE REPORTS FROM HARRISBURG.
HARRISBURG, Sept. II, 1862.
At Hagerstown, this morning, heavy firing was
constantly heard in the direction Of Sharpsburg,
but no definite information from that quarter had
been received.
Il is supposed that the rebels are making most
desperate push to reach wilamsport and get
across the Potomac.
A Union scout who left the battle field at eleven
O'Clock this morning had reached Hagerstown.
He reports that the fighting has been perfectly
terrific.
The rebels have been desperately hard pressed
by our army.
A force has been detached from the Union army
70 destroy the williamsport bridge, or to block
the ferry over the Potomac at that point.
Tho rebels are supposed to be rctreating.
The battle fought yesterday, between Sharps-
burg and Mddletown, closed without definite
result.
No firing has been heard from Hagerstown since
four o'clock yesterday
straggers coming into Hagerstown report that
General Longstreet had been killed and that the
rebels had been surrounded.
The stragglers also say that the ammunition and
provisions of the rebels have run completely out.
A despatch from Harrisburg to Governor Curtin
states that the battle at sharpsburg recommended
early this morning, and ragged with the greatest
fury up to quarter to ten A. M.
Our latest advices from Harrisburg say that
the State troops are pushing forward to the
border.
HARRISBURG, Sept. l7-P. N.
This has been an eventful day in Maryland, and
at the latest advices everything was favorable.
The rebel General Lopgstreet was killed, and tho
rebel General Hill is prisoner.
In the battle to-day our right wing rested on
Eharpsburg and our left this side Of Kitoctan
creek, near Porterstown. The rebels are falling
back to Harper's Ferry, much worried and dis
spirited.
The wounded are arriving at Hageretown.
The bridge reported destroyed by the Union
forces, was the canal bridge at or near Williams
port. The destruction Of this bridge is of great
importasce, as It impedes the rebels from bring.
ing up supplies.
HARRISBURG, Sept. l7--Eveaiag.
Reports just come in here state that the whole
rebel army has been driven this way, and are re-.
treating to Hagerstown.
Longstreet is repof,ted captured, and D. II. Hin
killed.
Ten thousand PennsylvSna militia will meet the
foe at Hagerstown 10 invade Pennsylvania back.
wards.
A severe engagement occurred yesterday be.
The New York herald., 1862-09-18

advance. The forces were then moved cautiously
mp the road, and took positions behind the hills
where they remained through the night.
A fight is going on ct the front, and heavy can
nonading is plainly heard here.
Colonel Geo. L. Beal and Lieutenant Colonel
Jas. Fillebrown, Of the Tenth Maine regiment,
have been brought here wounded during the fore
noon. The former has flesh wounds in both thighs,
not regarded as dangerous and the latter is seri-
ously wounded in the breast. They represent the
battle as very severe, and the fighting on both
sides as desperate.
It is reported, but whether correctly or not
have not been able to ascertain, that large force
Of the enemy recrossed the river last night into
Maryland.
There is good deal Of anxiety here to learn the
result Of the fight
The New York herald., 1862-09-18

says that the Potomac can be forded at Shepherds
town, at the Antietam creek, at Dam No. 4, and
at Harper's Ferry.
A letter received here tonight from Lieutenant
RUSSELL Of the Ninty- sixth Pennsylvania regiment,
states their loss at the battle of the Pass of the
Blue Ridge to be one hundred and fifty. Major
Martin and Lieutenant Dougherty were killed.
The New York herald., 1862-09-18

On Sunday, September a., portion Of General Burn
Sides corps about seven thousand in all engaged the
rebels the eastern slope Of the Blue Ridge, where Is
crossed by tho old national road TO Hagersown, about
Ave miles west Of Middleton, and drove them the
The New York herald., 1862-09-18
STILL ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE.
important Victory at Centreville,
Maryland.
CALL FOR SURGEONS.
Evacuation Of Leesburg, Va, by
the Rebels,
&C., &C., &c.
IMPORTANT BATTLE At cEnTREyllLE.

WASHINGTON, Sept. II, 1862.
Wounded officers who arrived here tonight from
Western Maryland say. that when they left, at
seven o'clock this morning, the battle commenced
at Burkittsville, which 10 about two miles from
Centreyille.
The New York herald., 1862-09-18

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. II, 1862.
There is an apparently well founded rumor that
. great battle took place to-day at Centreville
(Maryland, not virginia), on Kittoctan creek.
which resulted in our success.
The New York herald., 1862-09-18
VERY IMPORTANT.

-~~~
The Battle at Sharpsburg Re-
commenced Yesterday and
Raging with Great Fury.
THE FIGHTING TERRIFIC.
The Way StOnewan Jackson
Reinforced Lee.
xhe Rebels Surrounded and Ont Of
Ammunition.
..0~-~~~~~~~rc~~~~>,
The Great Rebel Invading Army
Annihilated.
The Rebel Generals Longstreet Killed and
D. II. Hill Captured.
The Pennsylvanians Rushing
to the Border to Inflict
the Finishing Blow.
Five Hundred Rebel Dead Buried by
Our Troops on the Field.
STILL ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE.
important Victory at Centreville,
Maryland.
CALL FOR SURGEONS.
Evacuation Of Leesburg, Va, by
the Rebels,
&C., &C., &c.
The New York herald., 1862-09-18

tween our army and the rebels near Sharpsburg,
in which the enemy were well thrashed, with ter
rife slaughter.
Five hundred of their dead were buried by ~ -
early a. nine A. NJ to-day, and the work was still
going on.
This morning the battle recommended at i've
o'clock, near Gettysville. jackson joined Lees
forces ct Catoctin creek, while our forces were
reinforced by thirty thousand men from Washing
ton. Jackson's renforcements to Lee are reported
at forty thousand men.
Up to my last advices victory illuminated our
standards, and the impression prevails at Hagers-
town that the whole rebel army of Virginia is
annihilated.
Confidence prevails here, and enthusiastic admi-
ration Of Mcclellan and the army.
We have undoubtedly won great and decisive
victories both yesterday and to-day.
All the facts ! previously telegrsphed you
have not, however, been fully confirmed up to this
moment.
Among our trophies are whole batteries and
thousands of small arms and prisoners.
The rebellion is virtually subdued.
HARRISBURG, Sept. l7-l0 P. M.
A great battle has been fought and we are vic
torious. The carnage on both sides was awful.
General Longstreet was wounded and taken pri-
soner.
Dispatches just received at headquarters from
Hagerstown say
We have achieved glorious victory. Long.
street is not killed, but is wounded and prisoner
General Hooker was wounded in the foot. No par
ticulars are received.
The New York herald., 1862-09-18
THE SECOND FIGHT OF THE DAY.

This fight took place At Crampton's Pass the Catoc
tin Mountain, about Ave miles south Of the scene o
General Burnsidcs victory and the town OF Burkitts
vile.
FORCE.
But little over hvc thousand troops were actually
engaged side, comprising slocum's division OF
Frankln's corps.
the REIwfs ENGAGED
principally from the division Of General McIaws.
IL was brief and brilliant battle and resulted signal
success for us, the enemy driven from the town
ha eastern slope Of the caocn completely over the
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05
Anolher reason Why thess Jayhawk

Another reason why these Jayhawk
s~anctioners have opposed this mixed up
organization, is this: Itappears TO them
that if II its members had been truly anx-
ious to preserve the entire public peace,
thew would have taken advantage Of the
companies slrsady organized, completed
those organizations, and thereby made
them effective, But it UOuld and does
appear that these companies were de-
fectire; that a peculiar organization,
with special tendencies, was necessary and
therefore suen a one was formed That
they were successful in forming such a
company, we all freely admit.
Not wishing to occupy more space than
necessary, 1 close by expressing the hope
that our most glorious and beloved U
try may speedily arise from the sad con-
dition in which we now view her, and be
again united, peaceful, happy and pros
porous. The welfare Of my country first,
individual interests afterwards.
OSCAR.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05
BY TELEGRAPH!


Jesse ID. Bright will be expelled from
the Senate, but probably not until Tues
day, as there will be a long executive
session on Monday. The Commissioners
now engaged in st. Louis in examining
the accounts of the Western Department
have written here for authority to require
Gen. McKinstry to render his accounts,
without which they profess themselves
unable to proceed with the inquiry.
Letters received in Washington from
persons abroad, confirm the impression
that the governments Of France, England
and Spain mediate an early recognition
of the independence Of the Confederate
States. This recognition, it will be pre-
tended, is made in the cause of humanity.
It is now confidently asserted that there
are not ten Republican members in the
House who are prepared to advocate the
immediate and unconstitutional emanci.
patton Of slaves. All hope of legislation
favorable to this class Of politicians is
abandoned, and the administration pro-
gramme of preserving the Union and
Constitution, and enforcing the laws, is
omnipOtent in the House.
The President, Secretary Of Wal and
Quartermaster General have been in
consultation with parties from the West
to-day in regard to the frauds in the
Quartermaster's Department at Cairo
Frauds in the way Of contracts are said
exist which will be investigated 20 the
extent.
The Investigating Committee find that
parties IN Philadelphia claim from
government for army supplies of different
over SIG. OO0, OOO-specimens Of
some Of the goods for the payment Of
which a portion Of this enormous sum is
demanded, were brought here by the COM
and is positive evidence that the
government has been defraUded. Messrs.
Jovode and Odell report the result of
heir investigation to the Secretary of
Var to day.
The Richmond Dispatch admits that
be aggregate force of the rebels now in
be field is bat 100000 men.
FoRrREss MONROE, Jan. %.
The only incident Of news yesterday
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05
Letter from Col. S. S. FRY.

The Louisville Journal, of January
2sih, says: Mrs. Fry, wife of the gal
LIANT ConOnel s.. S. Fry, of the Fourth
Kentucky Regiment. received a letter at
Dai1ville Of Friday last, from Col. F.,
written after the battle near Somerset
He details in the letter the name in
which he killed Gen. Zollicoffer, which
varies somewhat from the statements we
have seen. Col. Fry was in the act of
leading his regiment into a charge upon
the Mississippians when Gen. Zollicofer
accompanied by his aids, rode up to him
and said.-SYou are not going to fight
volr friends, are yo02 These men,
(pcinting 10. The Mrssissippians) are all
yotr friends, In the meantime Zolli-
golfers aid fred upon Col. Fry, wound
ing bis horse, from which wound the an
imal died. Col. Fry then turned and
fired upon ZollicofFer with fatal effect
Gen. Zollioofer evidently labored under
the impression that Col. Fry was a rebel
officer. The stories about the old intima-
cy of the two officers are all untrue. They
had never met before, nor did Col. Fry
know the rank of the officer upon whom
he fired, as the evidences of his rank
were covered by a cloak which Gen. FOL
lic0fer wore in battle.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

author lied to appoint a Brigadier-Gen
raj for the division north Of the Platte
river, which person 70 appointed shall
hold his Office for one year from the date
Of such appointment, and until n shall
be elected as provided by law, and the
Governor shall commission the person so
appointed, and Brigadier Generals have
power and they are hereby authorized to
appoint one assistant Adjutant General
and two Aid-de-C Camps with the rank Of
Colonel, and q inspector, one quarter
master and one paymaster with the rank
Of Majors.
Approved Jan. lst, 1862.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

The telegraph says, a commission ap-
pointed for the purpose by Gen. Pope,
have been sitting the Army at and near
Sedalia; and ~discharging all minors, in
valids and others unfit for service. A
column moved off on the Sd under Col.
Fuller, of the Twenty-seventy Ohio.
Several majors, it is said, will be dis
charged from the Nebraska Regiment.
The telegram announcing the promo
ton os Col, Frank Steele to the rank of
Brigadier General, was received with
great satisfaction by the troops here
They believe him prompt, safe, appreci-
alive and brave, and viii follow him on
the march or on the field with great con-
fdence and alaCrity.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

Gen. Hunter has issued an order pro-
hibiting any band Of armed men. whether
U, S. soldiers or not, from crossing form
Kansas or Nebraska into Missouri, unless
ordered by Govt. Officers All cOmpa-
MES in Kansas, whether organized under
permission Of the General Commanding,
or from the proper State Officers, are or
dered to disband Immediately aud return
home.
A similar order has been issued by
Gen. Halteck; but we have not yet seen
il.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

his wife, residing IN this place; dated at
Georgetown, Mo-, Jan. 18th, 1852:
"lst Lieut.. Majors is promoteds.to be
Captain. in place Of Capt. Thompson, re-
signed I'd Lieut.. Berger is promoted to
be lst Lieutenant, and a Mr.. Ivory, of
Nebraska City, is appointed I'd Lieute-
nant in our company. 1t seems hat Col.
Thayer did not think any of US Nemaha
men worthy of the Office, and SO he inn
ported this man and placed him over US.
Ivory is an unpopular man in the regi-
ment, and Is and aEUays has been p%artic-
ularIy obnoxious to our company, for
when we went to Omaha. there were sew
eral of our men at Peru, and the steam
er was to stop for them, and did SO, but
we were so late getting to Peru, hat the
men thought that she would not be along
until the next morning, and some of them
went to their homes 10 sleep. The
steamer could not wait, and we had to
proceed without them. When we got to
Omaha we were four men short Of the
number required 81 law. Ivory was there
In command Of some men known as Boyd
ston's company. Capt. Thompson went
TO them and stated the case, told them
that six or even men wOuld be up on the
first steamer, that we would be continu-
ally getting men from Nemaha, (which
was true, that we were %anxiou; to be
mustered into the service that day, that
we might commence drawing rations and
pay, and wanted them to furnish four
men, and that we would iraasfer them
back at any time when they wanted them.
The men were willing to this, but Ivory
made a speech to them, and persuaded
them not to go; and we would not have
been mustered in until the arrival of the
next steamer, had it not been for Captain
BlaCker, who loaned US his men. The
consequence was that our company and
Capt. Blacker's were mustered into the
that day. Boydston's company
was disbanded, and some of his men are
company E and H. Ivory entered as
a private, was prompted to be Sergeant
end now to be ID Lieutenant of
our company.
Our men got up (withOut my knowl-
a paper asking Ivory not to come
into U company. and l am told that over
seventy signed it. and it has been handed
him. He knows that the men wanted
ne to be I'd Lieutenant, and I am told,
Dlames me about the petition, but / had
to do about it.
Company G, had a vacancy, and the
men of the company were allowed to,
and did elect a Lieutenant. Company
A, also had a vacancy, but One of their
men was appointed to ill it; and
company c had a vacancy, although
are the largest company in the regi-
ment, and have had to give to other COM
panies over 90 men that we had rot
room for in our own, a man is imported
10 Re an officer in our company, and that
nan, The most obnoxious one in the whole
regiment
You have heard, or probably viii hear,
hat recruiting parties are to be sent to
he Territory. I have no idea that any
Of them viii be sent TO Brownville, or, if
is one sent there, I do not believe
hat any Of our company will be sent.
We have no influence in the regiment,
md unless The people of Nemaha bring
influence to bear for Us, we viii get
favors from the 'Powers that be-"
We will be paid off in a few days.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05
test papeFs

Messrs. Westfall, Walter & Chambers
started for Salt Springs on Wednesday.
Although going in a cold season, they
had everything provided necessary for
comfort, On their sleigh runners was
built a small house, a la Daguerrean Gal
lery, which contained a stove, beds, &c.
The salt springs will prove a mine of
wealth of this Territory.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05
The Markets.

OF late the prices have been 50 low
both here and at St. Louis that we have
thought it unnecessary to publish them
in the paper. But as the time for navi-
CATION approaches, our farmers begin to
manifest a desire for information o. this
subject.
Here Wheat sells at from 30 10 so cts.
per bushel; Flour at from 81 rs to 1920;
Corn at from 10 to 10 ID cts. cash-in
trade sometimes as high $ $50 cts; Pork,
81, rs to 1925; Butter, s to 10 cts.
ST. Louis prices we quote from the La
test papers:
Wheat from 20 TO so cts.
Corn-25 to 80 cts.
Oats-No demand.
Flour-S1,7 to 81, 80.
Whisky-17 cts. per gallon.
Hogs-S2,75 to So 800, net.
Sugar-10 to IL 10 cts.
COfee-2l to % cts.