The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1858-1864, 1862-09-20
03dteklp Butte Retoro
Eastern News.

uSiE SCSuIS ~ bc no uDuOL Audt y s@SccSi
has recrossed the Potomac. Two railroad em
ployees who we're taken prisoners BY him wer'
released aud have arrived here.
ELizABErHTowS, Ky, Tept. IA.
The rebels under Duncan attacked oui
forces near Mumfordsville, this morning at
o'clock The SIGHT lasted till IL o'clock. the
rebels being repulsed with heavy loss They
sent a flag Of truce, asking permission to bury
their dead, which was granted.
HARgIsBURG, Sept. IA
Midnight-A battle was fought at Middle
town to-day Longstreet's division was moving
along the Boonesb0ro road in the direction Of
Williamsburg, with the intention no doubt, OF
crossing the Potomac, and by that feiut was
engaged by the Federals. No official infor-
nation has been received as to the result up to
this hour.
II WASHINGTON, Sept IA.
Nidnight-It seems to be beyond question
that fight is progressing in the direction of
Harpers Ferry. both on the Virginia and
| Maryland side of the Potomac Heavy firing
being heard all day. at brief intervals.
The news thus far through private sources
+ gives promise of q beneficial result to the
Federal cause
Advices from Cumberland Gap to August
3lst, represent the Federal army in fine spirits.
and foraging on the country in all directions
. They will hold out until relieved. The enemy
Is still in force 10 front, bat not in the rear.
All the troops in Kentucky have joined Kirby
Smith.
WASHINGTON, Sept Is.
Mcclellan telegraphed from three miles be-
yond Middletown, last night:
To General Halleck After q very severe
engagement the corps of Generals Reno and
Hooker carried the nights commanding the
Hagerstown road, by storm. Franklin has
been hotly engaged on the extreme left l
don't know the result, except that the firing
indicates progress on his part. The action
2ntinued until after dark, and terminated in
our retaking the position. with entire success.
1t has been a glorious victory Can't tell
whittier the enemy withdrew during the night
or will appear in increased force 10 the morning
Gen. Reno was killed during the action
HARRISBURG, Sept. Il.
Heavy cannonading was heard this morning
ht Hanover, Greencaste and Chambersburg,
proceeding probably from an action between
McClellan's army and the rebels in the direc-
tion south from Hanover.
GALLIoroLIs, Sept. IA.
From Western Virginia we have the follow
ing:
n CpiuiiJ VI tuC III my O.Duj StTtUI- aktACk-
I'd two regiments stationed at Fayette on
Wednesday. A desperate fight ensued and
continued until dark, our forces cutting their
way out with loss OF 100 killed wounded
md missing. Another column approached
iauley bridge from Lewisburg road, aud sue
Feeded in cutting off the 10th Ohio and two
Companies OF the ID Virginia cavalry, camped
here, since which time nothing has been heard
rom them.
Under these circumstances Col Llghtburn,
commanding the bridge. being threatened in
he rear with an overwhelming force, was COM
(elled 70 eyacuate, which was accomplished on
thursday morning. After destroying Gov
rnment property he could not bring agay, he
loved down the kanawha to Elk river, near
harlestown. skirmishng the whole way At
harlestown he made stand on Saturday
Orniug. A desperate battle ensued, lasting
Il near noon. The issue of the fight is not
hown, as nothing has been heard from Lith-
urn since o'clock last evening. Charles
WA was burned by our forces
Col. Lightburt brought an immense train of
Pc loaded wagons safely 10 Elk river Con /
lerable anxiety is felt for the safety of our
oops there, as well as at Point Pleasant and
alioPolis. The people were hoeking over
ON the surrounding counties. The enemy
represented il lb.VNu etouBi Win pro-
rtionate artillery force.
WASHINGTON. Sept Is.
4 dispatch to Gen. Haleck from General
cClellan, sent this morning. says he had Just
ned from Gen. Hooker who is in the ad-
nee. that the enemy were making for the
FER in perfect paulc.
Frauklin'S success on the left was as com
ete as that IN the centre and resulted in bis
81 .. 4 ia,
gagements at all points of his line. The
rps of Longstreet aud Hill were engaged on
right. We have taken considerable
mber of prisoness.
The enemy disappeared during the night
d our troops are in pursuit as rapidly as we
move. Gen. Lee is reported to be wound
and Gen. Garland killed.
WASHINGTON, 18th, l0P
Information has Just been received confirm
the cutting of and decentralization of the
bel army Oar loss is not stated. but tho't
TO be severe. Our troops both old and
W, behaved with great steadiness. CALAMITY
FRYING, with but little assistance from the
illery, very strong position, defended by
antry and artillery 1t is stated that Gen
e gives his loss at fifteen thousand
FREDERICK, Sept. 10
NFe regret to announce the surrender of
srperS Ferry, with all the forces and stores
Pre, TO the enemy, at nine O'Clock on Monday
brning. The rebels commenced the attack
Friday at noon on our forces, on Maryland
ghts. Shirmishing continued throughout
day. The enemy were driven back with
nsiderable loss. The attack was renewed on
turday, when the enemy approached in over
Ginning force Orders were given to spike
guns and throw them down the mountain
{ whole force from the flights returned to
ferry in satety-the guns from Camp Hill
cking the enemy when they attempted to
sue our retreating men. On Sunday at
bn the rebels appeared in great force on
udon flights. The FederalS shelled them
"a point to point, which they replied to.
e cannouading continued throughout the
and was resumed on Monday morning.
en- the white flag was raised. The rebels,
viewer. continued firing for lhree-quarters Of
hour afterwards. Twenty three hundred
an, ,ssr II,