The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1862-09-27
WAR NEWS

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teresting. The report that the Confederates had
again crossed into Maryland, in the vicinity of
Williamsport, proves to have been correct. A
force Of Gen. Stuart's cavalry, with some artil-
lery crossed at that point on Saturday evening,
and some firing took place between them and
the Federal force sent to prevent the movement
The Confederates retired into Virginia during the
night and nothing was seen of them on Sunday
morning. Maryland Heights, opposite Harper's
Ferry, were occupied by the Federals on Friday
On Monday the town of New Castle, Kentucky,
with its garrison of one hundred and twenty
Federal troops, surrendered to force of Confed-
crates without firing gun. 1t is reported that
the town was afterwards burned. New Castle
isin Henry county, twenty-six miles northwest
from Frankfort. At Grangersville body of
Confederate cavalry attempted to burn a bridge,
but were repulsed with considerable loss
Owensboro', on the Ohio river, in Daviess coun-
ty, was the scene of engagements on Friday and
Saturday last. The Confederate force of eight
hundred, which attacked the town, were repulsed
with a loss Of thirty-eight killed and wounded.
The Federal loss was three killed and eighteen
wounded. It is reported that Gen Buells force
attacked and repulsed General Braggs rear
guard near Horse Cave on Thursday last A Ia
ter despatch states that General Braggs forces
had escaped from General Buell. and are rapidly
approaching Louisville the citizens experimenting
an attack within forty-eight hours. All busi-
ness was suspended and the women and children
ordered to prepare to leave the city without de-
lay. Gen. Nelson was preparing to defend the
city. f "s 3''
The Confederate forces under Gen. Villipigne
are reported to be stationed about twelve miles
from Memphis, and the army Of General Breck-
inridge at Holly Springs. An expedition, with
transports conveying Federal troops, left Helena
Arkansas, on Wednesday week, landing some of
the forces twenty miles above Napoleon. The
object of the movement Is not known.
General Wright commanding the department
of the Pacific, has issued an order, notifying all
concerned that the provisions of the confscation
act passed by the last Congress, will be enforced
throughout the department.
Late Southern papers publish dispatches dated
Knoxville, September 10th, stating that the Fed
eral forces under Gen. Morgan evacuated Cum
berland Gap on last Thursday night. A des-
patch from Mobile on the 10th says that Gen.
Price had driven the Federal forces towards
Eastport Miss, capturing large quantity Of
stores. The battle near Iuka occurred since the
date of the telegram.
The Confederate steamer Nashville is reported
to be in Ogeechee river, protected by powerful
battery, waiting for favorable opportunity to
come out.
A despatch from Salt Lake City states that
party offfteen persons, bound for the East, were
recently attacked by the Snake Indians at the
City Rocks. They fought the Indians for twen-
ty miles, losing six killed.. two wounded and
their outfit Reports Of Indian depredations
northward are coming in daily, and much trou-
bic Is expected to emigrants.
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