Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20
THE NEWS.

Early Thursday morning the enemy
occupied Hagerstown, Nd, in force,
and portion of their cavalry advanc-
ed to Grcencastle, a fourishing post
village Of Franklin county, Pa, on the
line Of the railroad from Hagerstown
to Chambersburg, forty-six miles south
west of Harrisburg. The authorities
at the latter city have Information that
Stonewall Jackson's immediate force
numbers 10000, and believe that the
aggregate rebel force in Maryland is
over one hundred and fifty thousand;
also that their first design is to capture
our troops at Martinsburg and Har-
pcr's Ferry, and then attack Washing
ton and Baltimore in detail. 1t ap-
pears probable, however, that the en-
emy will move on Chambersburg and
attempt the capture of that place, if
our forces do not interpose between
him and the Potomac. A cavalry
force has been sent to Chanbersburg
to prevent any advance of the rebels
against the town.
Dispatches from Cincinnati state
that the rebels have advanced to with
in two miles of our lines. Thursday
there was skirmishing along the entire
line ofthe West Licking river,in which
we lost two men killed. Thursday
evening the enemy was throwing up
hreastworks in front Of Fort Wallace,
but it is stated that lie would be
shelled out Friday. Several regiments
from Gen. Grants army arrived at the
city Thursday, and others are en- route.
In addition to these, reinforcements
from other quarters have reached the
city, so that little apprehension is felt
in regard to its safety.
General Wool was expected to arrive
in Harrisburg, Thursday, to assume
command of the state forces. The
people have responded enthusiastical
ly to Gov. Curtin's call to arms, and i,
is believed that fifty thousand will be
in Harrisburg within a few days
There are abundance of arms on hand
Trains will continue to run to Balti
more over the Northern Central road
Governor Curtin has issued a call f,l
additional forces as the exigencieS O.
the service may require.
A dispatch from Gen. McClcllan'
army, dated at Rockville, Tuesday
evening, says that Poolesville, abou
ten miles from Rockville, is the far
thcst point up the Potomac that ha
been occupied. No news had beel
received of Col. Mills command
which occupied lIarper's Ferry. Th'
opinion prevailed that he had lei
that position, as it would be i'm
possible TO hold it while the enc
my occupied Frederick and threatened
Hagerstown. There was no doubt bu
that the enemy was throwing all hi
available force into Maryland. Hi
supply trains continued to come int
that state, but none were known to re
turn.
Gen. Robert E. Lee, commanding
the rebel army of Northern Virgins
has issued proclamation to the pee
pie of Maryland, giving his reasons 10
invading the State. lie argues tha
the national government has tyrranize
over them, and in support of this asset
tion recapitulates several instances {
alleged usufpation of state rights.
is not denied that Jeff. Davis desire
Maryland to unite its dcstinies wit
the southern confederacy, but the az
mission is coupled with the statemer
that the State must decide for ITSELF
In conclusion, General Lee says til;
the people shall be protected in the
rights, and the rebel army will respe'
their choice, whatever it may be.
It. will be remembered that on /
9Th inst, a report from rebel source
to the effect that Gen. Rosencranz ha
attacked the enemy at Tupelo, Miss
and had been repulsed, was telegraphe
from Memphis. This report is no
known to be without foundation, as {
the day the engagement is alleged
have occurred, Gen. Rosencrans az
his army were at Iuka, Miss, and h;
NOT encountered the enemy.