New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-19
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER ~. 1862

in lse Of battle one mile from this village, IN the
direction of Shsrpsburg. furious cannonaae naS
opened on both sides. The country Is hlly but clear
from wood, and splendid opportunity Will De
afforded for geperalshp, if the Rebels stand we
are now but six miles from the Potomac, Six from
Shepberdstown, and 10 from Williamsport' Hen'
I.ongstreet, as he passed through this village 'as'
night, inquired about the roads to WIilamspoi,,
which has led many to suppose that no intends sun
IN mako an effort TO cross some of his force at that
point. IL.
Gen. Sumner has just passed along the line oil bis
corps drawn ND in line Of battle, and has been re-
ceived with tremendous cheers. Sumner ana hooher
with their entire commands are upon The grouho'
Skrmishing upon the extreme light ana ielt nus
commenced, ard Rebel prisoners are beng Drought
from the battlefield Rebel Captain and two
Lieutenants have Just passed by. Keedysville like
all the towns we have parsed through in Maryland,
EXCEPT Peekyille, is thoroughly loyal. The ladies
gre tearing up strips of linen in anticipation OF the
wounded who will soon come in. Churches and
school.houses are Icing prepared for hospitals, ana
every effort il being made to provide for the comfort
of the unfortunate wounded. One reason why our
soldiers fought so well yesterday was that they have
been so kindly treated by the citizens OF Frederick
County that they were anxious to reward them for
it by driving these cut Threats and barbarans from
their soil. Before the setting Of the sun l hope
to chronicle another victory, and to be able
10 write that not Rebel soldier treadS upon the
soil of loyal Maryland.
E.s;h qeioek P, ~.-The SIM b.. be s;cne down. and
still the Rebel host confront us in line of battle.
The cannonading this afternoon has been very
splendid spectacle to witness but no apparent favor.
able results have been gained by it. Not a man hxs
been wounded on our side-how many upon that OF
the Rebels, u course we cannot tell. Many OF our
shells struck directly their batteries, and doubt
not that many were wounded. Reports are coming
in that We have the enemy surrounded, and that he
will be compelled to fight the most terrible battle OF
the war or surrender. The Generals commanding
corps are very active, and look satisfied with the ap-
pearauce of things but keep close tongue, US IT IL
proper they should. ! am afraid, however, that
before o-morrows sun streams over these bills the
enemy will again have reached the sacred coil OF
Rebel Virginia.
/ The battle-ground reminds me Of the rolling prai-
res Of Iowa and Wisconsin. From the headquar-
tens Of Gen. Hooker the entire field can be seen
with the naked eye. Another correspondent, who is
stationed there, / doubt not will give YOU fine de-
scrpton OF H.
Officers this evening speaking in high terms OF
the manner in which Gen. Gibbons, of Gen Kings
division, led bis brigade into battle last evening.
The corps Gen. Hooker, composed Of the divisions
of Gens Mccall, Ricketts,, aud King, all of which
were engaged in the fight on the right, takes rank
from to-day AZ one of the first in the army for the
defence of Washington
The news Of tie defeat Of Gen. Miles at Harpers
Ferry has Just been received, and has quite a de-
pressing influence upon the officers. IL releases
y. 900 Rebel soldiers who will probably reenforce
the army in front Of us. The mort prominent officers
on Gen. McClellan's staff think great battle can
not he avoided TO morrow.
Tie Rebels have chosen their ground well, but
we are confident of victory, troops tonight all
seem In such excellent spirits
Gen. Coxs official estimate Of his loss yesterday
he commands the left wing, is 90 killed, $50
wounded and 300 missing-he places the 800 misc
ng among the wounded and killed who have not
been reported, as be lost no prisoners.
Tie battle line for tomorrow is arranged ~ fol-
] lows: Burnrlic hhs the fRht, summer the center,
Franklin the left, and Porter the reserve center.
Tie entire army is up, infantry, artillery and
cavalry, and il the enemy give battle the struggle
will probably be which viii settle the success or
failure Of tho Southern Confederacy.
To console in part for the loss Of Harpers Ferry
we have JUS. heard Of the capture Of Jacksons am
munton train Of 60 wagons near Wlliamsport.
/ IL taken by Gen. Miless cavalry which succeed
ed in escaping from liarpers Ferry. a staff officer
Of Gen. Stuart while conveying the news Of the cap
ture of IIarpers Ferry 10 Gen. Lee in front OF rs,
was taken prisoner, and is now at Gen. Mcclellan :
Headquarters. lie expresses great confidence in
Gen. Lees ability to escape from or whip us, aocor-
dinghy as he deems TIE other the wsest
to pursue. Harpers Ferry was taken by Gen. Jack.
sons corps alone. s.P.
Capt Tomlinson, 9fN II. Francr, {. Spa n.
Lieut., Jackson. X, II Pa Rec 81 Gaunt. Is. . Pa X
Capt Brady, X, II Pa II. r. Weed H. - \. y.
. n l.. 70. . u