The New York herald., 1862-01-07
IMPORTANT FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC.
ne REBELS SHELLINc HANCOCK. MD.
HaINFORCEMENTs FOR THE UNION TROOPS.
FiE REBELS COMPELLED TO RETIRE,
&e., &c., &c.

FREDERICK Md. Jan. Q, 1852.
Advices from Hancock, Nd. show Gen. Landers arri-
val there also that Gen Jackson with large force, and
one twenty four and two twelve pounders appeared op
poste Hancock, and threatened to shell out troops
unless they evacuated.
Gen. Lander gave them fitting response.
TAey commenced shelng, which continued up TO the
stest advces last night doing little injury to tho town
md none to our troops
Atan early hour this morning the Third brigade loft
here for Hancock leaving the Forty sixth Pennsylvania
atWaliamsport.
she of the division under preparatory ORDERS
thsh complete, and they awaiting the order TO
march.
- PoiT or Rocks, Jan. g. 1862.
jackson, the rebel, summoned General Lander yester
day to surrender he would lombard Hancock Gene.
raj Lander took notice of his summons his flag CT
truce.
The rebels then bombarded Hancock, injuring some
buildings and sending shell through the hotel Our
artillsry REPLIED compelling them to retire They also
set FIRE to the Cacapon bridge and destroyed il.
Tho communication s still interrupted with Cumber-
land
section Of Knapps artillery have gone to Hancock
Our loss In men, If any, is unknown
Bodies Of the enemy have been observed moving up
tho river for some days at this point
Colonel Geary arrived here from Frederick to night
The rebels have six pieces Of cannon
FREDERICK, Md, JAN 8, 1862
To-day General Banks and staff, accompanied by their
ladies' took special train hence and joined the Vico
President and family at the junction They proceeded
thence to Sandy Hook.
Atthe Point Of Rocks a national salute was fred by
Caram Knapp's battery attached to Colonel Geary $
command. After reaching Sandy Hook the party pro-
ceeded TO the Maryland Heights, where, arriving at
the battery, they entertained by exhibition Of
shelDg picket station between Harpers Ferry and
Bolivar whore the Union residents stopped in their
intercourse with each other The party then returned
| this city.
Tonight general invitation issued for officers and
citizens call the Vice President and ladies' Gen.
Ranks headquarters. From to O'Clock, not
withstandng heavy fall Of snow several hundred Ia
dies and gentlemen paid their respects to Mr. Hmin, his
lsiy daughter and several other ladies' The excellent
band OF the Ninth Now York regiment present and
performed several Of their best pieces. The Vice Pres
dent and his rctnue took lodgings at the United States
I Hotel and will return to Washington in tho morning.
The great feature OF to-day the installation Of the
nav elected officers of Columbia Lodge No S. of Free
and Accepted Masons. procession formed at the
lodge consisting Of resident and visiting
sons (he latter being composed principally of officers
oa grades privates from the army headed by the
baud OF the Second Massachusetts, regiment After pass
g through Of the principal reefs the body pro-
seeded the Lutheran church, where the following OH
were inStalieu lOr the ensuing year-dcOrEc
Rrd, W NJ Herman c. Keller, S. W.; Gideon Bantz, j.
w. Henry olienberg Secretary, and John b. Overton,
casurer An eloquent and interesting Masonic address
was delivered by Rev. Brother Qunt, Chaplain Of the Se
cend Massachusetts, At three p NJ the body adjourned
u the Dill House. where sumptuous rcpast was pro-
pared, after discussion OF which series Of regular
teasts, mostly Of BtnATioic character. drank
Your correspondclk feels compelled to acknowledge the
courtesy the Committee Of Arrangements by special
invitation and q toast and remarks euoeistc OF tho
press which were happily responded to by Capt Foulk,
Of Pttsburg The day Of unaoyed pleasure and
will long he remembered In tho annals Of masonry In
Frederick. Gen. Banks prevented from partcipat-
ing the affair by the arrival OF Vice President Hamn.
The Court Martial continues ts daily labors and has
disposed Of many important cases. On the occasion OF
General Banks New Years reception, the Court paid
their respects to him in full uniform, forming striking
| feature Of the day. The General compmcnted them
upon the faithful and rapid execution Of their arduous
duties and intmated intention Of continuing them
| permanently for the division.
The military telegraph has been completed to Romney,
with branch TO Willamsport. Messages have been sent
from Cincir natl TO Alexandria a single circuit.
Refugees continue to arrive here from Virginia by way
of Harpers Ferry williams ort and Hancock and after
aprelimnary examination here sent to Washing
ton This morning gentleman arrived here from the
South with large package Of letters to various persons
in the North, most Of which were unobectonabe IN thc
| character.