New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-12
RR0M HARPER's FERRY AND
BALTIMORE.

Amir. M Escnpo Of . Union
Mnn-Arrivsi and Reception Of Colonel
KssIy-Particulars in Regard 70 the
Attack on His Command.
From Our Special Correspondent ..
BALTIMORE, Juns s, Ie62
Your correspondent reached here this morning from
Harpers Ferry and Martins5rg, both Of which places
he left in state Of quielude, and strongly protected
by our forces
Last evening met Mr.. Eichberg, formerly OF N.
Y, but recently of Winchester, at which place he
opened business after the occupation OF the town
by our troops. He was standing in his doorway
when the attack was made upon the army under
Gen Banks, but wac obliged to seek shelter else
where on account of the bullets that whizzed over
and into bis store.
TIE attack was made BY the LIST Louisiana Brigade
and the % and Sd Virginia Brigade who rushed into
and through the town after our retreating forces,
yelling and shouting ike mGdmen. With his part
ner Mr.. 4. went bis clearinghouse and there
remained until Monday, when they went to their
store, which they found broken open, and several
Rebel soldiers and officers inside.
TIE officers catechised them, and learning that
they were Northern meD. sent them under guard to
the prison. During fui eral that passed the street.
Mr. l.. managed 10 clip out Of the incosuIe and was
told by the guard, who happily did not recognize
him az prisoner, 10 get out OF the way, and not
crowd the mourr ers--wbich he did
From Winchester he walked 10 Harrers Ferry
meeting on the road few squads Of Astby's Cav
ally, whom he scared by telling them 20 hurry up:
that the Unionsts were being re-eniorced and were
about making another attack. MIR. T.. says there
were about 500 prisoners takeu, among whom were
40 officers and Gu civilians. The Rebels had burned
the bridges between Cbsrlestown and Winchester
He further says the Rebels did no! generally trea.
their prisoners in brutal amer.
While = Union cavalry man was standing in front
Of his ore Rebel officer rode mp and called upon
him 10 devev but before the former had chance
TO SPEAK or make the least notion tbe latter raised
hs revolver aud shot him through the head, killing
him Instantly. The prisoners, such as were not
wounded, were sent to Lynthburg under escor, Of
two regiments OF cavalrv.
Col. John X. Kenly Of the LIST Maryland Infantry
arrived here this morning on parole and learn the
following particulars in regard TO the attack upon
his command iron, Capt n +. Faithful, Company
c, Of the Potomac Home Brigade: About L o'clock
y. IN. las. Friday week he attacked at Front
ROYAL by about 900 cavalry under the immediate
command of Col. Sheets who killed in the early
part Of the engagement.
Kenly WIS not supported by any cavalry, but had
battery OF two pieces. During the afternoon,
however ne WAS re-eniorced by about two section.
of cavalry seveniy-Gvc men, or more. His engage
nent was successful until toward suns I, In keep
ing the enemy at bay, and making bis retreat slowly
and in good order across the Shenandoah, wien the
Rebels cane up with their infantry led by the
Louisiana Tigers, who houted and yelled ike
parcel Of devils.
Col. Kenly finding himself overpowered. aud see
ing prospect Of maintaining his petition or OF be-
ing reinforced wss compelled TO surrender The loss
oil the Rebel cavalry wssover killed and wounded,
while that Of Col. Kenly's Regiment during the
whole fight was not over - killed.. Between 40
and 500 of hi. men and officers were taken
prisoners and marched under guard 20 Front Royal,
where they we're imprisoned ia the Conrl. House.
Subsequently they were taken TO Winchester.
Out of all the prisoners taken OILY Col. keny and
Capt White of the rame regiment were paroled.
Surgeon " mite was liberated uDconoitonally-t
plan having recently been adopted During the
engagement Of the Maryland Regiment, Col.
Kenly received siber aud psiol-shot wound III the
| h.ad-both severe scalp wounds. All Of the pris-
oners exceedingly ~ II treated.
Col. Kenly came from Winchester TO Martinsburg,
thence TO Wihamsport and Baltimore by way Of
Hagerstown and Frederick. He was received at
Frederick with demonstrations Of joy aud was
eerenAded last night ty the citizens. Several hun
bred people received bim al the Baltimore ind Obio
RAILROAD depot this morning III clock, with
cheers and other demonstrations Of joy. He was
conveyed TO Lis residence Oh B-timOro street where
/ he was visited by large number OF friends.
During the engage inent with Gen. B inks at Win
chester ,he Rebels tool about 900 prisoners. Tho
Rebel forces uD der jackson, Ewel and Johnston
numbered from g, 0OU 10 35,OJD men comprising
large body of cavalry, ray 1900 men, and 90 pieces
OF artillery Tie whole Of The Mary i'iid forces ~
the Confederate army wero III the engagement at
Winchester The lOss Of The COifedrrates at W III
chester and Front Royal is estimated by Capt
Faithful at about 100.
Cant. Faithful, PIovo-t Marshal OF frederiek
and Gen. Ed Sbrner Of that city, accompanied Inn
hither His WOUNDS Hfe healing rapidly, ana thc
Colonel hopes that an exchange VIII De ihade, 30
that be may 20 into service at an curly day.
Throughout the whole line there is Tn Impression
that all Of taken prisoners have been re-
captured. On account OF hir wounds, Capt White
Of the lot Maryland Regiment was left at Hagere-
BALrIAoRs. Friday. June G. 1862.
During tie past week ae have had but u few
hours of sunshine the hoodgates OF Heaven beng
omen the remainder OF tie time Yesterday after
noon left here by rail aud proceeded many miies
into the country, for tie purpose Of asceraning the
extent Of damage oobe by the'freshes; 1t is almost
incaculab,e. The streams Oh the eastern slopes oi
the Allegbanes and both sides OF the Blue Ridge
were terribly swollen by the heavy rains Of Wednes-
day and the preceding days, and the country wac
threatened with inundatou.
The Potomac Patapsco, and Shenandoah Rivers
and all the creeks and mountain streams leading
thereto. rose rapidly "Wednesday night creating
serious apprehensors for The safely OF tho railroad
bridges Oh the Baitinicre snd Ooio Railroad, many
of which were OF Temporary construction. The orig
nal bridges destroyed By tie Rebels were m"gnli'
cent pieces of work and calculated to withstand
these mountain ffesheis
The greatest damage done IL 10 tbs destruction OF
the immense bridge over the Potomac und Shensn-
doah rivers at Harper's Ferry.
learn from Mr. w. l.. Smith, Master OF Trans
portatnn ON The HiLilmnrc and Ohio railroad, that