The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-10-16
The Rebel Raid into Fennsyl.
VanfaS


Stewart into Pennsylvania, together with
the announcement of his escape back into
Virginia, laden with spoils of every de-
scription. 1t appears that he, with two TO
three thousand cavalry, crossed the Poto-
mac at Hancock, where the Chesapeake
cana, terminates, and took days ride into
the Cumberland valley, the towns along
his route capitulating on his approach.
At Chambersburg, theg pillaged private
property, captured lot of army stores,
and destroyed the depot and other prop
erty of the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
Thence they left in the direction of Get
tysburg, striking off, however, to the
southwark before they reached that point,
passing close to Frederick, Nd, and re-
crossing the Potomac at Nolin's Ferry
thus making a compile circle around NJ
Clellan's army, and escaping almost scot
free to the main body of the Rebel army.
Gen. PIeasanton, with force OF cavalry,
attempted to cut off his retreat, but the
bold Rebel got the start Of him, and kept
it. the Federal forces coming up with the
enemy just AFTER the latter had crossed
the river.
That fearful responsibility rests upon
somebody's shoulders for the non perIor
nance Of duty in filling to take measures
for the prevention of Rebel outrage Oh
our borders is a matter patent to all, and
a full investigation should be demanded
Pennsylvania will not soon recover from
the disgrace Of h;s blow.
HARRISBURG. October 10.--Governor
Curtin has just received the following
despatch from Colonel Mcclure
CHAMEERSBuRG, October lQ-Mercers-
burg was oc eupied by Stuart's rebel cavalry
10 day, and they are now advancing oD
Cham bers5urg.
They took the horses and all other prop
erty they wanted at Mercersburg, offering
rebel scrip for it.
They did no injury TO individuals, that
| have heard of.
They will certainly give Us call to-
night We had the rumor at fur o clock
but it was not credited. We can make
no resistance, as it would only exasperate
and cause the wanton destruction Of
property and life:
CHAMBERsBURG, Oct l0--S p. m.
About ID men on horseback are in town
with carbines and flag Of truce. They
want to see the principal men OF the town.
They have = large force about one mile
from town, who will enter i'll an hour
Col Mcclure and Provost Marshal
kimmel have just gone two miles from
the town to meet the Rebel commander.
Nothing can be done except surrender.
We look. for the whole io!ce in half an
hour. They crossed the Potomac at Han
cock, and came over the country TO the
Pittsburgh Pike The deposits of the
Cham 5ersburg Bauk have not been re-
turned irouI New-York since the late
raid.
HARRISBURG, October 10.-Desp patches
Just received from Shippcusburg, confirm
the news of the rebel occupation OF Cham
bersburg
The advance force consisted of 1900
cavalry and six pieces of artillery. The
rebels have cut the Cl,ambers5urg ,eie-
graph wire.
HARRIsBURG, Oct. 11-Dispai chcs are
constantly being received at headquar-
tcrs of the proceedings of Stuart's Cavalry
since they left Chambersburg. Private
property was respected. The only exeep-
ton was the entering Of store in Cham
oersburg, and carrying off about 500
worth of boots aud shoes.
After leaving Chambersburg they pro-
eecded in the direction of Gettysburg.
About FIVE miles from Gettysburg the
farmers throughout the county assembled
in considerable numbers and made bold
stand. They succeeded in capturing one
of the number Of the advance guard, who
was taken into Gettysburg, and Is now OH
his way, in charge OF a guard, to Harris
burg.
The railroad to Ifagerstown is now in
running order. The brid ge on the Cum
berland Valley Railroad, at Scotland, not
having been destroyed, as previously
reported. Telegraph communication is
also open direct to Gen. NJ MClellan's head
quarters.
Largo numbers Of troops have been
freely offered to Gov. Curtin, throughout
the State, but as yet none have been
accepted, as a sufficient force has been
already sent forward to meet the present
emergency. Gen. Wool is now in com
mand of all the forces in Pennsylvania.
Gen. Brooks is in command at Hagers-
town. where everything is quiet.
HANOVER, Oct. l2.-10.05 A. M.-We
heard message from Gen. Emory to Gen.
Wool read, stating thar .hereie from twotp
three thousand strong, passed through
Woodboro, Liberty, New Market and Ur