The New York herald., 1862-10-19
NEWS FROM M'clELlAN's ARMY.

WeWS fkUM M'CLElLAN'S AhMYs
Return OF the Reconnoitering Expedi-
tions-Capture or n Number OF Stuarts'
Rebel CsvaIry-Prccausions Against
| Spies. SC.
BsAperARrsAs, I
AMY op IsI Po,oSAc, Oct. is, 1892.
The troops under Generals Hancock and Humphreys
who left Thursday morning TO make the reconnaissance
in the direction of Winchester after arriving at
smthded, ave miles from Bunker Hn. None Of theene
my ntercrcd with the return Of General Hsncocks som
| mand.
With General Humphreys it was different. The rebels
followed him with cavalry and artillery within short
distance of shepherdstowp opening with the latter whom
ever they cond get within range Our loss
killed and six wounded
The troops safely shoberdstown ford last
evening" bringing with them n number of prisoners The
rebel wounded, numbering hundred left at Charles
town, brought within lines yesterday forenoon
where they will bo raroled.
The rebels had between forty ana hfty Killed and
wounded on Thursday night disputag the advance Of
General Humphreys troops.
ON the recommendation OF Dr. Letterfan. Medical
Director of the army, medical board consisting o. sur
gecn George suchlcy and surgeon Pine, United States
Volunteers aud Assistant Surgeon Weson, United States
Array is ordered 10 for the examination OF such
medical officers may be ordered before H. All sur.
geons about whose competency any doubt exists will be
compelled TO undergo strict examination, rid
the army of NIL uossiifai Surgeons.
HEADQUARTERS, Army o. rBr Poroahcl
October, t3-Eyenmg
All Is quiet again along the inos The reconpoitcring
scuron returned to camp, having effected the object for
which they We're sent out One hundred and fifty OF the
cavalry engaged in tie recent raid Pennsy have
beon captured on this side Of the river They sag
g'ers from tho main body Most of them dressed Ia
the United states uniforms and it probable that there
may be few yet lurking about watching for an oppor.
unity "a escape Six Of them captured few nights
since in the midst OF General Ricketts, camp sevsra,
officers are included in the lists Of those already captured
Tho hospitals around Shsrpsburg are filed with the
rebel wounded. Besides this, there is very large num-
Der Of rebel sick end wounded in shepherdstown Some
estimates place them high four thousand The NOR
ality among them is yory great Those even who are
Only slightly wounded very feeble and emacatcd from
lack Of proper attention and beurshmcnt Every atten
tion as far medical attendance is concerned ID now
given to them. Large number Of their convalcsccnts
decline TO accept the usual parole but tnkc tho oath
lcgiance aud travel North
Stringent orders have recently been issued relative 10
passes within and OF the lines the army Civilians
and officers even, required to have passes in
visiting tho several commands, and civilian IL allowed
to the river above Harpers Ferry upon any pretex
whatever Fhs measure is intended and doubtless will
have the effect TO check the system OF rebc espionage
which tsy have successfully maintained since the battle
of Antic'am Until within few days the enemy
have, without doubt, been accurately informed by
their spies OF forces and position. Only night or
two since body Of rebels crossed the river Shep
lardstown, and penetrated to within few yards Of br
sadc headquarters before they were repuscd As the
enemy have succeeded in procuring quantity Of cur
uniforms, pehels liable DO deceived and un
ICES the greatest precauon observed disastrous con.
sequences might ensuc.
Day before yesterday Gen. Paul arrived here took
command OF Gen. Palricks old brigade. Gen Patrick
Is now Provost Marshal Of the Army OF the Potomac.
The troops are receiving winter clothing.
large quantity 0; medicine and forage secured by
the late expedition.
south Carolinan captured last night at Dam No.
in citizens dress He Is believed 10 have been spy
though possibly he may be Of STARTS men attempt
Ing TO make bis way the river His case is being
investigated.
sssnrRDsrovS, Va, ost Is, 1902.
0artroops engaged in the reconnaissance now
turning camp, ing accomplished the object OF the
expedition. AS no correspondents allowed TO &C.
company h- columns send what facts have been able
t6sat'or from parties engaged in the movement.
After advancing Thursday within mile Of Ksarney.
vile oar troops came upon two regiments Of rebels and
battery. brsf enga cement ensued when the enemy
Gcd TO the hills beyond. In this engagement artillery
skrmsh rather, We Iosi killed and four wound
ed The rebel. loft four dead bodies upon the field.
our advancing column continued 70 drive the enemy
before them oil the afternoon and until night shslng
them from hill 10 hin. There infantry firing er
cept from our skr1 shers, vino were from regiments be-
longing 10 Gen. Sykes div zion.
Our loss during the day did not exceed six killed and
ar
Illinois cavalry, three 70 Gen Sykes division saae
Mulen Of tho Ninth Massachusetts,, was wounded by
piece OF shell which took on his right and inflicted
dangerous scalp wound. havc not yet asccrtained
tie names Of the others killed and wounded.
The rebel loss unknown bu, supposed 10 be
severe than ours.
Tn the march our troops passed through the camp re-
Gently occupied by General s,usrs rebo cavalry Every
thing indicated that they bad made preciptats retreat
captured prisoner that General Stuart was TO have
entertained a. his headquarters party Of ladies' about
the time OF the arrival OF This prisoner saws
that he rebels have been lying inactive, waiting Tor re-
nlorcements.
Yesterday morning our forces advanced TO within q
mile Of smIthve, meeting farther opposition, and
communication was optnad with General Hancock a.
Chariestowu.
AS only two dsys Ialicns were taken, they commenced
their return yesterday sfternocu will all doubtless
in camp In the u the day.
These reconnaissance have established tho fact that
there considerable rebel forces In the immediate vi
ciny Of the river and that whenever shall DO deemed
advisable Tor army % advance they prepared to
aI back, At least far Winchester where they pre-.
tend 10 be prepared to give us battle.
wAsHsorsS, Oct. Is, 1882.
The Scv says lhst circumstances conspre to induce the
general suppression among military here that the
rebels 10 General NcCiesn 'front.' viii scen light, he is
evidently crswdng them and aud they have not
evincsa disposition 10 give back. Tho fact that IL
they prefer rotreatns he may, moving upon tho are
Of the Circle through part Of fs Biuo Ridge
ret before Rchpond soon, Il nst sooner, than they
lnanh lhat mimi hr marching the valex