Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-09-26
The war News.

ststtng OF aftilery, nianuy tnu cavalry, loit 3l-
gels headquarters under the command Of Lieut.
Col. Fitzpatrick, on reconnaissance towards
Leesburg. On arriving at Goose Greek the pas
sage Of that stream was disputed by a squadron
of rebel cavalry, who, however, were soon putto
flight by our artillery. Our force then proceed
ed to Leesburg, which place they found occupi-
ed by one regiment Of rebel infantry and bait
tallion Of cavalry. After short engagement,
the enemy were driven out Of town with con-
siderable loss. Our loss was slight. We cap
tured the regimental flag of the enemy, NUM-
Der Of prisoners and guns The 10th n. \. Reg
inent behaved with great gallantfy driving the
enemy through the town at the poiit of the bay
onet.
10 H. W. Hagcck, Gcnora,- lin Chief:
Headquarters Army Of the Potomac Sept. 10.
$3.50 A. M.--But little occurred yesterday ex-
cept skirmishing. Last nightt the enemy nban-
doned his position, leaving his dead and wound
ed on the field
! We are again in pursuit. do not yet know
whether he is falling back 10 an interior position
OF crossing the river. We may safely claim a
Gro. b. McCLEILAS, Maj. Gen.
70 H. w. Rdilcck, General in CRief:
Headquartefs Army Of the Potomac, Sept. 10.
--l0:30 A. N--Pleasanton is driving the enemy
across the river.
! Our victory was complete. The enemy is
! Pennsylvania are now safe. [Sgned1
! GKo b. MCCLELLAN, Maj. Gen.
New York, Sept. 2O.-A Washington despatch
states that a cavalry reconnaissance from Hent-
zelmau's headquarters yesterday morning ac-
complished one of the most rapid and brilliant
achievements of the campaign. They went
within three miles of Thoroughfare Gap, per.
forming distance of so miles in less than 2C
hours Near Thoroughfare Gap they discover.
. lo1 q vol No nm In uva
who was in an ambulance badly wounded
Three of the body guard were captured, togeth.
er with about 30 more prisoners, several ofwhon
were officers, aud some wagons.
| Frederick, Sept. 20.-The rebels succeeded il
crossing their entire army at Blackford's Ford
three miles east of Sharpsburg, between
lo'clock Thursday night and daybreak Friday
morning. We we're engaged shellng the wood
: on the opposite bank preparatory to crossing
The rebels planted batteries at Williamsport, OF
the opposite side, to prevent the right of oui
army from crossing. The woods are lined with
guns haycrsacks, blankets, &C. of the rebels
We caused great slaughter among them.
Headquarters army of the Potomac, Saturday
morning, Sept. 20.-The rebel army has succee-
dcd in making its escape from Maryland They
lcommenced to leave about dusk Thursday even
ing and by daylight yesterday morning were
ali over except a small rear guard They saved
all their transportation, and carried off all thor
wounded but about 300. Between 300 and 400
rebel stragglers were taken during the day, by
Pleasanton's cavalry who took the advance.
| Nearly every house in Sharpsburg was struck
] by shells. Two were burnt Citizens who re-
manned escaped by staying in their cellars. The
name given to this battle is the Antietam. Af-
ter our forces occupied the whole field, the reb-
el loss was found to be far greater, especially IN
killed, than was at first supposed. Full 2,50t
were found lying on the field, while large
number had been buried the day before by theii
friends Their loss in killed and wounded viii
not come far from $4,000 to 10000. Gen. CLARK
of the rebel army is killed, and Generals Ripley
Walker and Hays wounded
The rebels Thursday night burnt the Railroad
bridge and several houses at Harpers Ferry
The citizens of Sandy Hook were fleeing into
the country on Thursday night TO escape being
impressed into the rebel service, and carried in
to Virginia. The rebels are still visible on the
opposite side in force, and have posted a large
amount of artillery to prevent our forces from
crossing the river.
| Philadelphia Sept. 20.-From despatch by
mail, dated Antietam battle field, Wednesday
/ s D. m., we CLEAN the following additional par
ticulars: Mcclellan rode along the line and was
most vociferously cheered, which attracted the
attention of the rebels, when they commenced
throwing shells, some of which fell into the
ranks Of the 1913 Pennsylvania. When they be-
gan to fall back, Mcclellan himselfrallied them
They soon regained their former steadiness.-
N o prisoners were taken from us by the enemy
Wecaptured one Georgia regiment entire. Tn,
total number of rebels captured at this battle i
200. One piece of woods after being desper
. ately fought for four hours was gained by ou
troops. 1t contained at least 500 dead of boil
sides. Generals Meagher, Weber and Dane ar
wounded.
The Washington Star of this evening says
reconnaissance made last night by part of Stone
; mans force to Harper's Ferry, found only 60t
sick and wounded rebels. They learned tn,
rebels had been crossing the river above Har
per's Ferry into Virginia, nearly all day yester
day. At nghtfall McClellan's advance wa
close upon the rebels rear.
The Star says gentleman who left the from
of our army yesterday noon, assures us tha
, among the rebel dead left unburied on the fielt
Wednesday last, was Major General, beside
many other officers Of all grades.
. Yesterday the last of the rebels left Harper
Ferry, after having burnt all the governmen
property, including pontoon bridge and store
houses. They made five distinct attempts
blow up the piers of the railroad bridge, bu
! were unsuccessful. The bridge was damaged
Battle Field, Anteiam Sept. 20.-By specia
messenger to the Associated Press:-Y esterda
our lines advanced toward the enemy when tn
! discovery made that the rebel army ha,
retreated during the night, leaving pickets alon,
of the movement. Those left behind generally
( surrendered as skirmishers approached :
Rebel reintorcoments expected Friday cid no
J arrive. They decided to cross the river as they
were in no condition to fight another battle sucl
as the 18Th. They crossed the river at dfferen
points in the vicinity OF Sharpsburg, there be
ing several fords within two miles of that place
although the contrary is represented.
/ Our cavalry started in pursuit as soon as thei
retreat was known. Beyond capturing a few
hundred stragglers they inflicted little iniurl
upon the enemy. About mile from the rive
quite contest took place between part Z
{ enemy, for the possession of two guns Tn
/ rebels were finaliy compelled to abandon then
one of which they spiked. Their trains all GO
: off. They seemed to have taken position on tn
q other side, but did not reply to our guns thi
q afternoon, with the exception OF 3 or shots
j An attempt was made to cross and flank then
e but they were in too good position to be al
y tackled with success. In their retreat the enc
d my left 500 of their dead and wounded at hous
G es and barns where had been established hospii
Z ais. We captured negro who knows Jackso
;. well. He states he saw him with his arm in
: sling on Friday, upon the field. Gen. Stark
i killed. One of the prisoners states Gen. Jo
n johnson died recently at Richmond from wound
II received at Fair Oaks.
Frederick, Sept, 20.-Shelling was kept up {
the enemy across the river at Shepardstown un
: I'll Friday. A report comes iuto Frederick ths
force is crossing at WilliamspOrt, and that pal
o Of our army is sent to meet them. Heavy FL
C ing was heard at noon to-day in the direction
8 Sharpsburg. Up TO tonight no intelligence ha
n been received. There is no evidence that lie
7 or Longstreet was wounded. 10000 stand (
ARMS were found on the field haion0ino 20 ~