New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-13
The New Fortidcations Of Winchester
Their Destruction and Evacuation
Other Points Evacuated and Defcn-es
De-trsyed-EIpeetcd Attack nj Hsr-
per's Ferry-Movements Of the Rebels.


HARPERs FERRY, Sept. 6. 1862.
Your readers will remember that after Jackson's
departure from the Valley Of the Shenandoah al the
time Of his putuit by the army under Fremont, II
was determined to fortify Winchester. Operations
were commenced forthwith, and continued with
vigor up to Tuesday last, at which time fla hours
work would have brought the whole 10 completion.
The principal works were upon the nights back Of
tue town. were sklfuly planned, constructed with
the greatest care, and deemed impregnable. The
armament was very formidable, embracing heavy
siege guns, rihed cannon, and mortars OF various
sizes. Capacous warehouses WIRE erected within
tue fortfcatons for comrnssry and quartz rmas,ers
stores and these were filed In anticipation Of
siege. But, while the work Of Terrifying Winehes-
ter was progressing, military operations in Virginia
were undergoing the changes which have been
called victories, but which have resulted in bringing
the wolf to our doors. The Of our armies upon
Washington, followed by portion Of the Rebel
forces the advance of Secesh troops upon Maryland
in what strength nobody seems 10 have any clear
idea, completely changed the programme in this de-
partment The rumored advance Of one column Of
the Rebels upon Winchester and Hafpers Ferry
called forth All order 70 Brig. Zen. j. White 10 evac-
uate Winchester, which was done on Tuesday night
last. The Notifications, near completion, were
destroyed, the commssary and quartcrmasiers stores
which could not be removed upon the cars or train,
at the disposal Of the forces were burned, the
magazine blown up, ordnance stores destroyed,
and the heavy siege guns spiked and thrown
into the trenches Everything which could be taken
away was brought Of still the value OF property
destroyed was large. The troops retired IN the
direction Of Murtinsburg. Consequent upon the
adyices as 10 the Rebel advance tins place. already
considered well fortified, was again the scene Of
renewed activity, and new batteries have been
placed in position old ones strengthened, and every
preparation made TO successfully repel attack from
any quarter. Considerable excitement has pre- vailed
during the past few days, excited by the exaggerated
reports brought in by frightened neigubofs and
scared stragglers, and ali attack hiss been expected
AT any moment. II all the Rebels reported nc these
headquarters to have crossed the Potomac have
crossed into Maryland, there cant be much If
Confederate army elsewhere. / think the cominu-
nicaions of your other correspondents will set the
public mind at rest upon thai point. On Friday
the Coniederates were reported 10 have crossed in
force said TO be 80 900, at Point of Rocks and were
marching upon Frederick City. The troops stationed
at Monocacy Jnncton-the 18th Ncw.Jency and
part OF the 9Th u. ). Batlery-order-d To eyacuate
upon the appearance OF the enemy, did 30 somewhat
IN advance aud thus left the bridge al that point un
guarded. The company stationed AT Frederick City
10 guard the barracks and hospital also retired
orders, destroying the barracks aud quartermaster
stores. The seeming Tecksssness Ia the destruction
Of these stores il explained by the fact that they
were old stores, lett there last Winter by Gen.
Banks's corps, hardly worth removing, and the
were occupied IN removing goods Of more value.
Friday night will long be remembered In FREDERICK
City, as the Coniederaies were momentarily ex-
pected. The night passed without any appearance
on their part although reports reached here to-day
that they had advanced upon the place and burned
| won { pretend 10 say wbat-whether the city or
few houses Later advices state that they had re-
treated TO Point OF Rocks with the intention of re.
crossing 10 Virginia. The force in all prObaf Ility
consisted Of cavalry, who foraging and de- |
stroyng property. Gen. A. l.. Iii with force OF
about 5000, has posted himself at ioyettsylle, Va
nearly opposite Berlin, Md, and has commenced III
trencbing himself, for what purpose, It 10 difficult 10
tell lie has three guns, sufficient 80 obstruct travel
on the Baltimore ana ONO road. Oar troops at |
Berlin amused Themselves by shellng his petition
this afternoon. Telegraphic communication is shut
of East, and no cars hre running beyond Berlin
going East and only 10 Frederick City coming
West 1t is possible that they may not be- able To
reach that point now. West, train from Cum
berand reached here tonight.
There are rumors OF Rebel column marching
around this place 10 attack Wllllamsporl or Mari s
burg but our scouts have seen nothing OF IL yet
A number of inhabitants have evacuated in anucipa-
ten OF the attack although where they 20 TO be
safer III thtte times Oh uncertainty us 10 htDcl
movements, IN a mystery. We retire 70 reposs. not
molly certain but we may be aroused by Rebel
ia the shape Of 2i-pOund shot.
MoEDAY, Sept 8, 1862.
Sunday passed without the expected attack. Oh
,ervations, reconnoissances and direct reports con-
irm the entry of the enemy into Frederick CITY.
where brisk business was done in shoes, dry goods
&c., Confederate money being used the circaat-
ing medium. The citizens were respected in their
rights other than the worse than stealing-tbe pur
chasing of goods with worthless paper. telegram
was received from Gen. White 1t Asrtinsbusg yes