The Nevada Democrat., 1862-09-23
TELEGRAPHIC FROM THE EAST.
THE BATTLE AT sHARPsBURG.


PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l9.-Midnight.-T
following intelligence has just been received
from McClelIan's army: Early last night the
enemy commenced crossing the Potomac at
Shepardstown, by the bridge and fOrds above
and below. During the night Mcclellan ad-
vanced his batteries and shelled them from the
surrounding hills. The dead and wounded
found this morning evinced the ability Of our
officers in directing the fire of the guns.
Gen. Pleasanton was despatched this morn
ing in pursuit, with two batteries and two regi-
ments of infantry, through the gap in the hills.
He succeeded in cutting off their ammunition,
supplies; ETC., besides small portion of a
South Carlina brigade. Plcasanton shelled the
enemy with effect as they passed through ra-
vine. The last seen of them they were flying
in the direction of Winchester. 1t is supposed
that they would retreat precipitately to Rich
mond.
Our entire army had crossed the Antietam
creek and was massed between there and the
Potomac, opposite ShepardstOwn. There is ev-
cry evidence that Mcclellan would cross the
river.
The loss of our generals and field officers Of
our army is so large as to be unaccountable.
Rebel deserters represent their loss in officers
to be equally severe.
1t was understood that Burnside had crossed
into Virginia via Harpers Ferry, and was NOV
ing on the enemy.
Deserters report that the recent movement
of the rebels in escaping into Virginia is con-
Quoted solely by Stonewall Jackson, the other
chief officers-Gens. Lee, Longstreet, etc-be-
ing either wounded or too much fatigued to be
efficient.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
Sept 20.-The rebel army has succeeded in
making their escape from Maryland. They
saved the greater part of their transportation,
and carried off all their wounded except 300.
During the engagement on Wednesday, nearly
every house in Sharpsburg was struck by our
shells. The name given to the battle is Antie-
tam. After our forces had the whole field, the
rebels loss was found to be far greater than
supposed, full $500 we're found on the field,
while much larger number were buried the day
before by friends. Their loss in killed and
wounded will not fall short of 10000. The
Rebel Gems. Ripley, Walker and Hays were
wounded, and Gen. Clark killed. Our troops
are in excellent spirits over the result
FREDERICK, Nd, Sept. 20.-Gentlemen who
left Boonesboro last night, say that considera-
BILE firing between Federal and rebel batteries,
across the Potomac had occurred-the latter
endeavoring to prevent our pursuit at the river
bank.
Burnside is on the Virginia side of the Po-
tomac pursuing the rebels. The rebels on their
of their ammunition and artillery, to prevent its
falling into our hands.
BATTLE AT INKA, MISS.
CAIRO, Sept. 20.-Considerations of public
policy have prevented the mention of the move
ments Of troops in the vicinity of Corinth till
now.
On Thursday, Gen. Rosencranz marched
from Cornth in the direction of Inka, Miss,
where he met Gen. Price, with force fifteen
thousand strong, who seemed to be making for
Eastport, with the intention of crossing the
Tennessee river, and joining Bragg, in Ken
lucky. At four O'Clock yesterday, heavy skir-
mishing commenced and continued till night
fall. Early this morning the fight was renew
ed and continued till noon, while the enemy
gave way, retreating southwark. The Federal
loss is not far from 500, killed and wounded.
The rebel loss not ascertained but must exceed
ours; among them are Gen. Little, formerly
Gov. of Miss, killed; Gen. Whitfield, severely
wounded and prisoner. We took five hun
dred prisoners. Our army is in full pursuit of
the retreating rebels, and hopes are entertained
that we shall be able, at least, to capture the
enemy's artillery.