Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1862-09-18
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LETTERS FRom MARYLAND.
rCorrc1urndence OF the Richmond huq"''e''j
FnsprsICx City, MARYLAND,
September ii, 1862.

ICorrc:;u,;ndence OF the Richmond Enquirer
FssprsIcx City, MARYLAND,
September ii, 1862.
M-srrs. Editors: The onward iha,''I VI
the Confederate army irIln GordonaVliie haa;
for the present, ended ut this beautiful Guy ol
Western Maryland. The troops, IN hne heaitl,
and shirts after the arduous tolls ana painful
casualties of the last month, are resting IN
country Of great fertility and singular beau-
tv awaiting further orders FROM their accom-
plished commander.
You arc of course, curious 10 learn the
condition Of things in Maryland. Inc pas
sage of the Potomac river was elected near
Leesbu,r. The river was low and easily lord
ed, without obstacle or opposition from FED
era} or other force. upon this side; nor has
orr onward march thus far been interrupt
ed Without great outward demonstration,
we bave entire occasion to fcllclta'e our
selves upon the character OF our reception IN
MARYLAND 4 large portion Of the intelligent
and influential people are with our cause IN
feeling, the ardor of its expression, however,
is restrained by, probably, not unnecessary
caution. However, our enthusiastic young
MARYLAND friends already in the army, VINO
deserve no ordinary praise for their u'eus Oh
prowess done and perlls passed are utt''eiy
engaged in recruiting additional forces ior the
army, particularly in the arms OF ih'antry
and cavalry. They seem highly encouraged
| bv their success thus tar, and hope that the
wealthy, popuo'S AMI intelligent county Oh
Frederick wIli Iarrlsh large anu valua'le
| .dd ,tion TO the service
Th.r. Is ,:ucI 10 encourage the belief that
N,,vl,n. will enlist thirty thousand oil her
truc and gallant SONS in the Southern army
o,d shak. off the letters Of the hated Lincoln
5rnastv at some not distant day. The news
rom Baltimore indicates the greatest excite
ment and heartfelt enthusiasm in THAI noble
c;tv. There have been no active movements
f,r two or three days The railroad bridge
ut Monocacy Junction has been destroyed
and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal cut OIL.
You will ses from consulting map the
strength of this position TO consist In Its Ia
city Of communication with others Ill al
most every direction. In consequence of this,
various speculations are rife in regard to our
operations and future movements.
Information renches Us to day that heavy
Federal force has been fastened TO Harrls-
burg to meet a contemplated attack at thai
no,nt. Whatever the disposition of tho enc
MS army this may be held fer certain that
our army is prepared either 20 receive or
make ali attack at the proper time ana place.
The presence Of our army Ill Maryland Is
attended by favorable results. Prejudice and
alarm have rapidly subsidized, ana the eHem-
plary conduct o. ouT men, their decent de-
portlnenr and delicate regard Tor persons and
property dIsarrn censurs aud dissent.
| finer spirit could no; possibly perVade our
| ranks, and our men are prepared to 40 and
dare as notwithstanding more need be said
on that point.
When the army will move is, OF course, IN
certain; but of nil that transpres will en-
dcsyor 10 keep you duly advised. linden.