The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-09-26
THE -JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT.

at Williams point opposite, 10
prevent the right of our army from cross.
ing. TIE woods are lined with guns,
blankets and havcraacks Of the rebels.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 2O.-Dispatch by
mail, dated Antitam battle field, Wedres
day, P. NJ: We CLEAN the following ad.
ditional particulars Mcclellan rode
along the line and was most vocferously
cheered, which attracted the attention Of
the rebels, when they commenced throw.
ing shells, some Of which fell in the ranks
of the l28th Pennsylvania. They began
to fall back, when Mcclellan himself raj
lied them, and they soon regained their
former steadiness. No prisoners taken
from us by the rebels. One Georgia reg
imeut taken entire Total number Of reb.
els captured, 1000. One piece Of woods
after being desperately fought for four
hours, gained by our troops. 1t contained
at least 800 dead of both sides. Gen
erals Meagher. Weber and Dona, wounded.
The Washington Star Of this evening
says that reconnaissance made last night
by part Of StonPman's force to Harpei's S
Ferry, found only 600 sick and wounded
rebels had been crossing the river above
Harper's Ferry, into Virginia, all day yes.
terday. McClelan's advsnce was close
upon the rebels rear. The Star says a
gentleman who left the front Of our army
yesterday noon, assures US that among
the rebel dead left unburied on the field
on Wednesday last. was a Major General,
besides many officers of all grades.
HARRIsBURGu, Sept. 20.-There seems
20 be difference Of opinion as regards the
whereabouts Of the rebel army, in official
circles. Wounded soldiers represent Nc
Clcllan's right and left wings resting upon
the Potomac, while Sigel and Ricketts, are
keeping lookout for them on the oppo-
site side. The State Militia lately sent
10 Hagerstown and BoonSboro, this after.
noon was sent back into Pennsylvania
Report says our pckets were driven in
three miles outside Hagerstown, that skir-
nishing had taken place during the whole
day.
Yesterday the last OF the rebels left
Ilarper's Ferry, after having burnt all the
government property, including the pom
toon bridge and storehouses. They made
four distinct attempts to blow up the piers
of the railroad bridge, but were un-
successful. The superslrucIure was dam.
aged.
BATTLE FIELD OF ANTrETAM, Sept, 90
Yesterday our lines advanced towards the
enemy, when ;he discovery was made
that the rebel army had relreated during
the night, leaving their pickets along the
entire line of the army, TO prevent our OBJ
tanning knowledge of the retreat. Those
left behind generally deserted as our skir.
mishers approached. The rebel rein.
forcemenis expected Friday, did not ar
rive. They decided 10 cross the river, as
they were in no condition to fight another
such battle as the l7th. They crossed
he river at different points in the vicinity
oi Sharpsburg at several fords within two
miles o that place, although contrary rep.
as soon al Ge re,rea, become SHOWN
Beyond capturing a few hundred strag.
g!ers they Inflicted little injury upon the
eHemy.
About mile from the river quite con-
test took place between part Of Porter's
corps, which was in the advance, and the
enemy. for possession Of two guns. The
rebets were finally compelled to abandon
them. one of which they spiked. Their
trains all got of. They seemed TO have
taken position on the opposite side, but
did not reply to our guns this evening
with the exception of three or four shots.
An attempt was made to cross and flank
them, but they were in TOO good a posi-
tion to be attacked with success. In his
retreat the enemy left 500 wounded at
houses and barns, where they had estab-
lished hospitals. A captured negro who
knows Jackson states that he saw him
with his arm in sling or Friday, upon
the field. General Stark is killed, A
prisoner states thst General Joe Johns on
died recently at Richmond, from wounds
received at Fair Oaks.
FREDERICK Sept. 2O.-The shelling was
kept up at the enemy across the river at
Shepardstown, until Friday. A report
came into Frederick that rebel force
were crossing at Williamsport. That
part OF our army was sent TO meet them,
H0avy firing was heard TO day in the di-
reclion Of Sharpsburg. Up TO toni ght
there has been no intelligence received
There is no evidence to show Lee or
Longstreet were wounded, 10000 stand
of arms were found on the field belong
ing to the enemy.
FREDERICK, Sept. 81, A. M.-From
headquarters, Saturday evening. we learn
that the Michigan 4th, with a few men
from Sykes brigade, crossed the river at
Shepardstown ford .ate yesterday after
noon to reconnoitre. They met with a
stout resistance from the enemy but sue
ceeded in reaching this side with but slight
loss, bringing with them four pieces OF ar
tinery captured from the rebels.
The occupation Of the Virginia shore
was attempted again this morning, with
less success. Acting Brgadier General
Burns with his command, portion oi
Sykes Brigade, some cavalry and two
batteries. crossed and took position on the
Virginia shore. Shortly after The troops
had been placed in position, the enemy
emerged with a line of infantry mile
long.
The troops soon became engaged, wher
an order was given to retire, which wa:
done in good order, the enemy following
closely. When they came within range
| the Foderals opened fire from twenty