Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-03
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Gen. Banks Column.

oBsERvANcB OF NKw YRAR's DAT AT FRKDKRIcK-
sKIRMlsHTNG NEAR HANCocK-sHARP WORK BIT
THE FIRST MAINLAND REGIMENT.
FRBDKRfcx, Jan. 2-This pleasant little city
yesterday welcomed the advent Of a new year In
aspirited and very agreeable style. The presence
Of large number Of military officers, and gen.
classes to enjoy the day, gave the streets a more
lively and fashionable appearance than ever wit
messed by the ''oldest inha habitant." The mansions
Of the q. more wealthy portion and middle elasse:
"calls' consumed the forenoon. The officers re-
siding In town were not behind In rendering the
hospitates Of the occasion TO their less fortunate
brother oficers and citizens. Gay uniforms re-
fected the bright sunligh ht In every street, and
oflovers. 0'-I = u = = =
Ing and whirling in all directions set In towards
the headquarters Of General Banks, and, whilom,
the residence Of his accomplished lady. Every
mansion poured into the general stream its trib-
ute OF manhood, beauty and youth.
From midday till dark the stream continued
towards and from headquarters. The visitors
Were received by General Banks and introduced
TO his lady; thence they were escorted to the ad-
joining refreshment room The excellent band
OF the Massachusetts Second discoursed sweet
and patriotic music The full staff were present
IN the reception room, and like the General him.
self, arrayed in full military dress The day and
Its festivities will long be remembered by the
citizens Of Frederick
In the AFTERNOON company B. Forty sixth Penn
sylvania regiment, Capt w. l.. Foulk, and the
regimental band came in from the camp three
miles distant, and paid their New YEARS. re-
spects to their captain and his lady, temporarily
In the city. After partaking Of his hospitality
they marched through the principal streets pay
Ing musical tribute to many prominent citizens
oY whom they were cordially received On ar
irving at the Dill House they found a sumptu-
GUS repast, prepared by order Of Capt oulk.
AFTER dinner and dress parade they returned to
camp This was the only corps, with the excep-
tion CT the provost guard, seen in the streets du-
ring the day. The best Of order prevailed
w bile all were cheerful and happy, not a single
instance OF disorder or intoxication was noticed
by your correspondent. This, in great measure,
was owing TO the excellent arrangements Of Col.
Rugner, provost marshal, and the watchful ener-
gy 81 his guard, the Wisconsin Third.
Official advices yesterday from Williamsport
show the necessity of making some correction of
the previous statement In regard to the affair of
Tuesday on the railroad.
Detachments Of the 18th Massachusetts and 1st
Maryland participated in the repulse and rout Of
the Confederate forces. Our men killed and
buried twenty mine Of the enemy and IL is sup
posed many afterwards died Of their wounds
Our loss is reported by private sources to have
been hve wounded-none killed
AT Berlin, above the Point Of Rocks, an affair
occurred on the 31st, which shows the necessity
OF extreme caution In dealing with our enemies
Two men approached the river on the Virginia
side, with flag OF truce, and begged To he
brought over, stating they were refugees. Cap
tain Pardee, Of Company A, 2Sth Pennsvlvania
regiment, gave orders to so dispose Of his force
as to cover boat TO bring them OF, In the
meantime entertaining those on the opposite
side by conversation, to distract their attention
When all was ready, he dispatched a sergeant
and two men In boat to bring them Off AS the
boat sPProached the shore, COMPANY of dis.
mounted Confederate cavalry showed themselves
on the hill above, and fred volley upon the
boat: The crew threw themselves overheard to-
wards the Maryland shore, and thus protected,
pulled the boat across. In the meantime Par.
dee's concealed rfhemen opened on the cavalry
with such effect to cause a stampede with
great loss In wounded, at least. One Of the boat
men had an ear lacerated by ball from the cav
alry.