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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
The Brittle ON sunday.

From Our Special Correspondent.
FREpgRICK CITY. Tuesday noon, Sept IT, 1862
Another battle yesterday. The Confederates were
well beaten on Sunday, and driven from their
intrenched position on South Mountain. The battle
Of Sunday, l4tb was fought mile TO the west of
Boonsboro and right on the turnpike-road where our
artillery planted. The news from the field yes
terday is to the effect that troops under Burn
side, overlook the retreatng Rebels, under Hill and
Longstreet when dreadful battle took place. Ii
commenced at II O'Clock yesterday and lasted until
P. NJ.
Our forces gained a complete victory, and took, ac-
cording 10 all accounts 1000 to 1900 prisoners.
Gen. Fitzbugh Lee il prisoner, and Longstreet Is
killed. flag Of truce sent into our lines after
lis body II IL is not true that Fitzhugh is prs-
oncr nor that Longstreet is killed. certain it H. be-
yond doubt that the Union army are driving the
Confederst before them the wind drives chaif
and our troops sending back prisoners in bands OF
200 and more. | met "A gentleman last night, Dir.
Samuel Koode, resident Of Hagerstown, who had
Just arrived from that town. lie left there on Satur-
day morning. When bc left, the Rebels had full
possession of the town, but their forces were not
large; they consisted of Tombss brigade, 500 Of
Stuarts cavalry, and battery called the Washing
ton Artillery.
Mr.. KBode informs me that to his certain knowl-
edge, when he left Hagerstown, jackson, with at
least 10000 men, was at Williamsport, on the
Potomac, and ready to cross The COnfederstes ct
Uags1stowp may also have escaped " Williams
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
The Rebels Supposed 10 be Retrcating.

PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, Sept. II, 1852
The Bulletin has the following special dispatch:
HARRISBURG, Wednesday, Sept II, 1862
At Hagerstown this morning heavy firing was con-
stsn.y heard in the direction of Sharpsburg, but nc
definite information from that quarter had been re-
ceived.
1t is supposed that the Rebels are making a most
desperate push TO reach Wiamsport, and get across
the Potomac.
Union scout, who left the battlefield at eleven
o'clock this morning. had reached Hagerstown
He reports that the fighting has been perfectly
terrific.
The Rebels have been desperately hard pressed by
our army.
force has been detached from the Union army
TO destroy the Williamsport Bridge, to block the
ferry over the Potomac at that point.
The Rebels are supposed to be retreating.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
A Glorious Victory.

HARRISBURG, Wednesday. Sept. II, 1867
A great battle has been fought, and we are VIC
torious The carnage both sides was awful.
Gen LOngstreet was wounded and taken prisoner.
HAERrsBuRe, "Wednesday, Sept II. lo62-lop m.
Dispatches Just received at headquarters from Ha-
gsrtOwn say;
"we have achieved glorious victory. Long
street is not killed, but is wounded and prisoner.
GSh. Hooker was wounded in the foot No Particu'
lars sre received"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
THE WAR FOR THE UNlON.
The Great Battle near Sharpsburs'
A Glorious Union Victory
TERRIBLE CARNAGE ON BOTH SIDtS'
Canal Bridge near williamsport Destroyed
REBEL SUPPLIES THUS CUT OFF.
GEN.LOSGSTREET WOUNDED ANDAPRISONER
REBEL SUPPLIES THUS CUT OFF.
EN.LoSGSTREET WOUNDED ANDA PRISONER
GENERAL HILL TAKEN PRISONER
GEN. HOOKER SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Sept. II

WARRINGTON, Wednesday, Sept l7-lop. m
DISPATCHES from our army up to o'clock this even
inc have been received. They are somewhat meagre
&c regards details but state in general erms that the
most terrific battle that ever was fought this con.
siueut has been going on all day near Sharpsburg,
the contests being entirely with artillery, and shat
the enemy has been driven back two miles. The
slaughter has been prodigious.
No facts are given on which an opinion can be
based respecting the Rebels future designs. Long
street lie wounded and prisoner. bridge over a
creek had been destroyed by forces so as TO sso
late one of his wings in an attack upon which our
troops were massed.
No official dispatch up to this hour confirms the re-
port that Harpers Ferry has been reoccuped by GU
troops or abandoned by the enemy, and it is doubt.
less untrue, notwithstanding psroled prisoners say
trey saw the enemy skedaddliug much faster than
they came it.
II they did SO, ii was with the design Of moving
rapidly up to Shepardstown TO re-enforce the army
.. Sharpsburg, taking with them doubtless the 80
pieces of light artillery which they are said to have
captured. Nor is there any official confirmation Of
tie statement that Col Miles has died of his wounds,
though it is believed upon the testimony Of paroled
prisoners who have come in.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18

Pennsylvania, two weeks ago; looks downeaat and
seems TO consider the rebellion bad investment.
Hammond il Of notorious family here, and s still
impenitent and impairment; be was IN the mob
which broke mp the Republican "wigwa in 1850,
in this city. lie says he passed through HarPer''
Ferry an hour after its surrender yesterday, and
adds with great apparent satisfaction, that the booty
consisted Of 1000 niggers, beside the 1900 Yam
KEGS with Col. Miles. lie represents that Siuarts
Cavalry came forward 10 the vicinity Of Leesburg
and tina. he, with a,quad Of men, was scouting IL
the direction Of Drainesville to pick up strae
glers."
The Star Of this evening contains the following,
We believe IL ia not known here to-day precisely
how many men that i'll starred Of men Col. Miles,
surrendered 20 Jackson on the day before YESTERDAY
. 800 Of HE cavalry made good their escare, how
ever and psyformed the brilliant i.at Of capturing
| Longstreats ammunition train by the way, as We
mentioned Yesterday. There can be no truth In the
current rumor that Gen. Mcclellan retook lIarl
Ferry in "a few hours after Col Miles surrendered
it," Col Miles loss before eurrendering, s believed
10 have been but 90. He was wounded Just after
bis surrender by the explosion OF stray shell. Tie
authorities here at noon believed him dead from his
wound.
AZ 5 a. m. yesterday, Jackson marched much Of
lis force out Of Ilarpers Ferry tie Winchester
road IA though aiming to retreat by that road,
either 10 Winchester or Martiusburg. This move
mcnt looks strange to us, for II If singular that he
did not hasten by the road to the Autetarn Ford TO
the relief Of the main body of tie Rebel army.
Evidently Fastening thither before Mcclellan pnr-
suing forces Jackson in leaving IIarpers Ferry,
LEFT A. i. Hill in command there, doubtless to gather
up and carry off the spoir. We should have men
toned that it il believed here that Miles before
rendering, not only destroyed bic ordinance, but also
blew mp and otherwise destroyed all his amrnu-
ni,ion"
| The Star also has the following
| 1--WE have most interesting information concern
ing the progress OF McCclans army in pursuit Of the
main body Of the Rebel army under Lee, Longstreet
and others. At noon yesterday they were over
taken by our advance division, when they formed
in line Of battle the crest of the hill skirtng the
west bank of Antietam Creek, in the immediate
vicinity Of Sharpsburg.
"Shortly afterward more Of our troops arrived on
the ground, and at p. III. both armies were in bat
tie array, ours the east side and theirs on the
west side OF the creek, explained above. At half
past our forces attacked them, and heavy battle
ensued, until by p. N. the Rebel army was believed
TO have been surrounded almost, and we'll nigh out
of ammunition well M provisions. Our army
rested for the night just where the last Of yester
days fighting left them, and expected to renew the
engagement at daylight this morning. This informa-
ton, we believe, is trustworthy. 1t comes both by
way Of Harrisburg and Booneboro.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
The Enhancement on "wednesday.

HARRISBURG, Wednesday Sept. II, 1862
In the battle to-day our right wing rested on
Shsypsbarg and our left this side Of Auetam Greek
near Parkerstown. The Rebels are falling back on
Harpers Ferry, much worried and dispirited.
TIE wounded are arriving at Hagerstown.
The bridge reported destroyed by the Union forces
was the canal bridge at or near Wiamsport. Tie
destruction of this bridge is of great importance, as
!, impedes The Rebels from bringing up supplies.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
Gen. Longstrcct Exported Killed.

HARRIsBuRG, Pa Wednesday, Sept II. lso1.
The battle fought yesterday between Sharpsburg
AMI addletown closed without definite result.
No firing has been heard from Hagerstown since
4o'clock yesterday.
Straggers coming into Hagerstown report that
Gen. Longstreet had been killed. and that the Rebels
lad been surrounded
The sragglers also say that the ammunition and
provisions Of the Rebels have run completely out.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
Bumors i'm Baltimore Of Rebel Victories
The BODY Of Gen. Reno.

From Our Special Correspondent
BALTIMORE, Tuesday, Sept l6-p. n.
Spite Of the cold reception given the ragged Rebels
by the majority Of the citizens Of Frederick County,
and the warm greeting received by Mcclellan, there
is still very strong reasonable feeling in the State
and there is plenty Of it still left in this city.
| On the Corn Exchange this morning, where many
Secesh" do congregate, it was said-and believed
| by some-that q citizen of Frederick witnessed
Sundays battle from church steepe, and saw the
Yankee soldiers "skedsddling' with the Rebels after
them. 1t is only necessary to state that there no
point in Frederick from which the battlefield which
lies beyond the first range of hills, could be seen
This absurdity did not seem to strike many of the
Rebel sympaihizers probably because they wished
believe in the defeat Of the Government forces so
strongly that they would swallow any statement
Either with or without cause, a very strong conf
dence exists among the Rebels here that Mcclellan
had not OH Sunday met the entire Rebel force, and
that he would be whipped when he did. They are
mysterious about it, but they say that the fight is
not over yet.
Tho remains of Gen. Reno were to-day placed in
an alright coffin and transmitted TO Boston, where
his family resides. A very large number Of persons
viewed the body during tho forenoon. W.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18

0poVIH DI'PaIcb 70 TIE \. =. Tribune.
W"HScToS. "Wednesday, Sept. II, 1862
ihe report to which We alluded last night, TO the
effect that Gen. Burnside had reoccupied Harper .
Ferry which the enemy had abandoned in such haste
a. not to parole all his prisoners, still lacks conrma
Sion, and is probably incorrect. Many of tho pris-
enc" whom the enemy did parole, however, including
~ telegraph OPERATOR. have arrived within our
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH-CAROLINA.
INVESTMENT OF CHARLESTON
COMMANDMENT OF FORT SUMTER.
THE FORT SERIOUSLY DAMAGED,

BosroS. wednesday, Sept. II, 1852
The reported investment Of Charleston by the
gunboats has some confirmation by letter received
in this city from on board the U. s. steamer Bib,
VIII ich says I" Fort Sumter has already received q
preliminary dose Of shot and shell, which resulted in
serious damage"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
The Response to the Governor's Call
100000 Men Rush 10 Arms.

HARRbBvKG, Pa, "wednesday, sept II, I5oz
The Governor states that $4,000 men have re-
sponded to his call for the defense Of the State and
that be expects that the number will be increased to
100000 These men are being furnished with equip
ments and moved to the State border as rapidly as
possible.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
Gen. Sickles's Excelsior Brigade-Gen.
Bnsteed Making Arrangements for the
Draft.

ALBANY "wednesday, Sept IT, I5bZ
Gen. Daniel E. Sckles 10 here, and, after an inter-
view with Gov. Morgan, has succeeded in securing
prompt payment of the State bounty to the Volun-
teers for the Excelsior Brigade.
The most strenuous exertions will be made by the
Governor and the State War Department to secure
promptly the filling up of all the regiments of Gen.
Sickless Brigade in conformity with the earnestly
expressed wish of the War Department at WASH
ington.
Gen. Dick Busted is also here on important bust
ness connected with the draft, which will probably
be made on the first of next month.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
Gen. Longsireet Killed and Gen. Hill
Taken Prisoner.

HARRISBURG. Wednesday, Sept II, 1862
This has been an eventful day in Maryland, and at
the latest advces everything was favorable.
The Rebel General Longstreet was killed, and
Gen. Hill ia prisoner.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08
The COUNTY Pair.

The unfayorable state Of The weather On
Wednes lay, Thursday, ard Friday, the
three days to which TIE Fair had been adj
journed, came near making It failure
The attendance was quite limited, and but
few articles on exhibition Scarcely any
thing from distance was presented. And
yet there was sufficient to show that the
past season has not been entirely without
profit to tie Farmers. Several fine sam
pies of wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, turnjps
and other vegetables found a place upon
the stand In the Fruit department were
some excellent samples. We noticed some
thirty varieties of choice Apples, several
ofPears, Grapes &c which would have been
credit to any Fair.
We were gratifed to see on exhi-
bition several pieces of cloth, the manu-
iacture of the good housewives Of our stur-
dy farmers. But little attention has here
tofore been paid TO this branch of indus
try, but the quality Of the articles on exhi-
bition were such as to satisfy US that just
as good domestic wares Of this kind may
be produced in Iowa County as can be pro
cured in the Eastern market We hope
at the next county Faic to see this depart
ment more fully represented than ever
before
But very few cattle, hogs or sheep were
entered, and those on exhibition not of a
superior quality Several very fine horses
were on the ground and attracted much
attention.
On the whole the fair was quite as good
as could have been expected, after taking
into consideration the unfayorable cireum-
stances under which it was held. The
attendance, on the last day showed that
there is still an interest felt by the people,
that under more favorable auspices, viii
insure complete success.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08
Headquarters McClellan's army.
MplnnsLin-- Oct

Pleasenton crossed the Potomac this
morning at Shepardstown with force OF
valry and artillery for the purpose OF
making a reconnaissance of the euemv's
rear, information having been received
that their army had fallen back from the
line Of the river. He came mp with them
near Shepardstown, and drove them to
wards dartinsburg, from which place they
were shelled out by our artillery
Our loss was two wounded The rebel
loss was one killed, two wounded. a reb-
el lieutenant and TWO men were taken pris-
oners and number Of wounded were pa
rolled
Very fe@ rebel troops are believed to
be 1T Winchester, the greater portion be
ing encamped between that place and Mar
tinsUurr
The work Of constructing a bridge Mt
Harper Perry IS evidently progressing.
1t VIII be completed ta-morrow.
General Mcclellan and his staff visited
Harper's Ferry, Bolivar and Sandy Hook
to-day.
Washington, Oct. l.
Captain lowell, of McClellan's staff.
reached here this morning from the head
quarters OF the army of the Potomac in
charge OF the trophies, flags, dc, taken at
South Mountain and Altman.
A special dispatch to the \. B. Fre,,-
iag Post says Col John Cochrane arrived
today from Harper Ferry. lie expresses
opinion that Lee army Is exhausted and
must retreat
Navy Yard, Washington, Sept. SO
SIR:
Lieutenant Commanding 3Tagav reports
the destruction Of the rebel bomb-proof
had instructed him to blow up. They
were seven in number, and the work was
heavier than was anticipated A small
body Of rebel cavalry made its appear
ance, but dispersed upon the discharge of
4 voliey of muSketrv from our side.
(Signed.) AxnRt,xv II ,Rn-ooD.
Com. cenmand'g Potomac Flotilla
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08
Died

In this City the Ist inst. Mr.. EDwARD HAMPTON
aged 80 years
September Sd 1862, Mrs Lucy AVN VAN METER, wife
OF j. H. Van Meter, who is old inhabitant of the
Town of Moscow, Iowa County, Wis.
She was good woman, a afectionate wife and a
warm fr end Of the Episcopal Church, of which she
was a communicate Seldom, if ever, have pronoun-
ced the words the remains any one with greater
assurance of their appropriate fitness: Blessed are
the dead who die in the Lord so saith the Spirit
for they rest from their labors" She was intelligent in
her conversation, refined in her manners and seasoned
az her intercourse with the cultivated piety of an
ghtened mind And with her house order she looked
forward to the close Of her pilgrimage upon earth with
satisfaction
" Now rests her soul in Jesus arms.
" Her body in the grave sleeps scs0."
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08

CoUSTr OFFICERS At the Convention
on Saturday next Candidates are to be
put in nomination for the several County
officers to be elected on the 4th OF Ne
vember As is usually the case, we pre-
sumo delegates from different parts of the
County will have their favorite eandi-
dates to present, but we trust all will have
an eye to the public good No favoritism
should be allowed to govern in the ch0ice
of candidates which is not conferred upon
the best men for the offices Let the Con
vention bring out a ticket composed of
the best men in the County, and we have
no fears of the result.
Our political opponents were never as
well organized as at this time Circulars
have been sent out by Pump Carpenter,
of the Madison Patriot, urging immediate
action on the part Of the Democracy in
procuring such organization rs viii Sc
cure the success Of the party on the
Ryan Platform, and his suggestions are
well executed. We say, therefore, if the
Republicans would succeed in the cleo
ton Of their ticket, it must be made IA
of men fitted for the positions for which
they are nominated Let Us have a ticket
that even our political opponents VIII re-
spect if they do not support.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08
THE REMOVAL OF GEN. BUELL..

Gen. Buell. this morning received orders
TO turn his command over to Gen. Geo Ii.
Thomas and report for duty at Indianap-
oils Ills removal has been long demand
ed Gen Buell. has lost the confidence of
his troops, and was no longer fit to,com-
mand them. Never a popular man with
his army, he has forfeited the respect of
ms officers, and his troops look upon him
as no true man. Among other faults was
his hardness He was so slow that Bragg
succeeded IN escaping him when 5urroun-
ded. lie moved heavily, and succeeded
in reaching the enemy only when the lat
ter was compelled to stand. Gen. Buell.
was probably aware that an effort was be
ing made t. remove him, and that the
principal complaint about him was his
slowness. He was engaged IN making
preparations for a rapid offensive cam
paign, but is now cut short in his career
L do not know but that the exchange is
out of the frying pan into the fire, for Gen
Geo. H. Thomas * a slower man than Blu
ell 1t takes Thomas half an hour to say
mo, and he never has been known to deal
in the affirmative.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08

THE CROPS IN IowA-The yield Of wheat
IS estimated at 20,00000O bushels this
year, being 100000 bushels more than
the crop Of 1861. There have been l.
10000 acres cultivated this season in
corn, which will yield 100000 bushels,
or an excess over the crop of last year
Of 1899, 600 bushels. Oats Will reach
100000 bushels; hay i,0JU, SEQ tons;
sorghum 100000; and potatoes double
last years quantity. The State will e
able to export this year rs 600 cattle and
10000 hogs The increase of sheep mas
been about one-third during the past year
making the number in the State $50, 900
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08

nlIt is reported that Gen. Buell. was
yesterday relieved of his command of the
Department of the Ohio and Gen Thorn
as appointed TO succeed him. Gen Thoni-
as however, telegraphed to Washington
and was lacked by nearly all the other
division officers, recommending the reten-
ton Of Gen Buell. We are happy to state
that the application was successful and
Gen. Buell. was restored to the command
IN which he has won the confidence of our
people. and we are confident that he fully
deserves il
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08
Correspondence Cincinnati Commercially
What Bragg came TO Kentucky fo

Bragg doesn come to fight. He does
not intend 10 fight He has no army with
which to fight Gen. Buell., slow, and they
say sure-canlot make him fight. Bragg's
expedition hal not in view such objects, AS
fighting Disciplined armies 1t was in
tended by JEFF Davis as a demonstration
to keep the men of the West, the Western
sinews of wal from going beyond the Al
leghanies to ad Mcclellan, while the best
OF the Southern troops, the largest of
their armies, penetrated into Maryland
and fianked Washington and captured it.
Is not all this scheme applausable to a
man whom we have looked upon as made
desperate by his Ill success of the spring
And has the irst part of the programme,
the holding off of Western supplies
from the Pobmac, proved successful :?
not atCincinnati large force2 Have we not
at Cumberland Gap 1000 men? Have
we not - men at Nashville ? And
are not all these occupied and held at BAY
by 10000 men .cattered through Kentucky
and only yesterday surrounded? | know
OF but one answer to these questions
They are undeliable facts. The latter
the statement tlat Bragg has but 10000
will be the frs denied. ] believe it to be
true tn 1t Braec, Kirby Smith and Hum
phrey Marshal have not more than 40
900 men-a force the most ultra Buell.
man viii admt to be hardly sufficient to
demonstrate before such an army as
ours
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08

DEMOCRATIC NoAIINEE.-The Democratic
convention held in this city on Wednesday
put in nomination for Congress, Hon. p.
B. SIMPSON, of Shullsburgh The eonven-
ton was thinly attended, only thirteen
delegates being present
The candidate of the convention is a
gentleman of ability, and but for his ultra
party bias, might make good Congress
lnnn
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08
~ Refneees from Richr

Ig- Refugees from Richmond PRO
nounce the rebel war steamer Nerrfmuc
No, a humbuc, and believe that from
the first She has only been intended as
scare, They say the rebel Governments
has never meant 70 use the machine for
any other purpose than as floating bat
terry Tor the protection of the city. It's
depth otwater alone would prevent II get
ting down the river 1t Is plated with
railroad iron and pierced for ten INNS
four on each side. and one forward and
one aft
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-10-08
--latest N ewS y
Another Battle,
Federal Tictary at Corinth

The rebels under Price, Van Dorm and
Lowell, 10000 strong, made an attack on
the federal forces at Corinth on Friday
last, when severe engagement followed.
The rebels were repulsed with great
slaughter on both sides. AT last accounts
Rosenerans was in pursuit, and the rebels
IN position that they would be compell-
ed to leave every thing but their small
arms if they escaped Quite large
number of federal officers were killed or
woUnded
ne have but few particulars.