New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-16

II he Gnthcring OF the lSeotis ntnr hAarpefS
Pcry-Gcn. 5fiIcs's Preparations Of de-
Gn-, The Intentions Of the Rebels, as
Rcporrsd by Prisoners.
FIom Our Special Correspondent,
HlnyyR's FganI. Sept; 10. 1892
f..t ~, ,.Dg and this morning the atmosphere NJ
tie line of the Shenandoah WIS marked by thai
smoky appearance indicating the presence OF en-
oampmenis. Az no body Of cur troops were in that
direction the conclusion naturally arises that they
were Confederate soldiers. Information received
this morning confirms the supposition by the state
ment that a column Of ID, COO or 10000 Rebels bad
lett Leesburg, and were marching through Smokers
Gap toward Beuyve. Tie destination Of this
column u.s. up to the present time matter Of copjec-
ture only They may march upon Cumberland, via
Winchester and Romney, or they may come down
the Shenandoah and attack this place. Tie column
embraces, it is undentood, the three arms of tie
service, infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Marching
direct on Cumberland, they meet with no obstacles.
Coming round to pay US visit, they are put under
medical treatment, and forced TO take iron pills,
which, unlike the iron known in materia med'cd,
spoils digestion instead Of promoting It, and weakns
the body rather than strengthens IT, Then, again,
we have further rumors OF column coming around
from Frederick via Boonsboro Sharpsburg, kear-
neysville aud 70 down upon that way. This
column exits only in runor, however. Undoubt-
edy if an attack ia made upon this place, it will be
from the two directions Indicated and also the
nights on the Mary lard side As before remarked,
Col. Miles has taken every precauon in his arrange
monls. and each new probability to which rumor
gives weight receives careful inspection aud prompt
attention. Much az one dislikes IT," there is still
another one in the Gaze. II tie enemy are defeated
at Frederick in the battle which must take place at
that point with 100 600 troops massed there they will
be foreed retire above the line OF Iarpers Ferry and
through Maryland into tie Shenandoah Valley.
Crossing the Potomac in face oi our troops would be
madness and a safer retreat lies the other way. IL
is therefore important to prevent them from making
IA Judgement here. The officer commanding the
reconnaissance toward Frederick reports that the
Rebels have no supply trains and but very few wag
ons for any purpose. Tents were also scarce and
their men could be seen lying tie sidewalks and
in the streets. They are evidently determined upon
fighting desperately. The prisoners who have been
brought in, speak very confidently of their ability
and determination to whip us before Frederick, and
also out Of this place. On being told that they had
only come here TO steal provisions supplies and
forage, they replied that they had TO give
us taste of war in our States, and tLat there
WAS no necessity for stealing as they had enough
given to them. Prisoners who are captured are par
oiled under the recent understanding, and because
there il no place TO confne number Of ,hcm. Trains
are still running upon the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road--one q day-from Wheeling via Cumberland
and Martinsburg Telegraphic communication Ii
also open. Last night We received Wheeling papers
of the 9th inst, announcing the change in the Cabi
net and filed with Washington gossip, which did
not amount to much however A train is expected
mthe West every moment, and will return imme-
diately after. OF course nothing but supplies are
brought down, and the words scarcity of provisions
have no meaning with Us, even now. Daily recon-
noissances are made and every precaution taken TO
keep thoroughly posted as to the movements OF the
enemy.
Our troops are in excellent health aud spirits.
notice very little bravado, but quiet determination
70 do their best to make name for their regiments
This is promising, and doubt not the promise will
be filed.
Scoutsjust in report having seen column Of 1000
strong marching from Frederick upor Hagerstown
and Williamspor. The wagon train is represented
y being a least five miles long, Ills changes the