Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-09-26

Total loss in Gen. sumner corps, 52l0
THE loss in missing may be somewhat reduced by
stragglsfs returning
The train of ears crossed the Monocacy The
road is now open TO llarpers Ferry where there is
sufficient Federal force for all purposes. The re-
bells in the hasty retreat from Maryland left be-
tween 100 and 1900 wounded.
Twcnty-six stands Of colors were taken during
the battle OF the Antietam, and have been recei,
ed at headquarters. More are known to have
been captured, and in the hands OF the differ
eut regiments that took them
HEADQuARrERs Army Of Potomac,
Sept. 22-Eyening.
Information received to-day from d servant
who deserted from the rebels yesterday,
shows that their loss in general officers IN
the late battles was greater than ours. Gen.
Wright of Ga. was wounded in two places
Gen Branch of n G. was killed General
Longstreet was woduned Mai. Gen. Anderson
was wounded, and Gen. Colquit of Ga. killed.
The rebels admit their loss to be 20 1000
since they invaded Maryland.
The Alabama brigade commanded by Col.
Corning acting Bugader General, has not
been able to muster so men since the battle
The residents of this section of Mary land
have suffered considerably since its occupa
ton by the armies. In many cases families
which a few days ago were IN comfortable
circumstances are now wanting the necessa-
ries Of life. The claims OF those whose farms
| have been laid waste and buildings destroyed
/ during the battles are referred TO the au-
I thoriues at Washington Tor a settlement
/ people so loyal, and who have sacrificed
so much for the union as those IN this section
Of the state are not only deserving OF the sym
patty OF every lover of the union, but the
government should take the matter in hand,
and instantly relieve their wants The
movements OF the re bells are Mysterious
The military authorities here feel fully sat
isfed that the whole rebel army is still ON the
[ opposite side OF the Potomac, information to
that effect having been received o-day. Gen.
Lee is also there. Their intentions are no.
yet fully developed, An attempt to rcoccupy
Mary land must be considered lmpructicable.
Without shoes, tents, blankets, &c, the
present position Of the rebel army would be
very uncomfortable il cold rains occur.
Harpers Ferry is in our possession. We
stand in position TO check the Tecrossing to
this State to recommenee offensive operations.
/ The army is not idle. New regiments are re-
ceyng instructions necessary TO perfect them
as soldiers--lor though their dash in the
great battle was everywhere referred TO with
admiration, it is not less true that they were
not equal TO the trying position in which they
were sometimes placed in-ihe emergencies Of
the iight.
The rebels showed themselves on the edge
of the woods but made no demonstrations -
! he village is literally overwhelmed by the
army. Soldiers swarmed everywhere and reg
iments and civilians move in so many direc-
tions that the eye becomes confused in the
attempt to study or detect the purpose OF
what Is going on.
T The army moreover is not still-large
columns were IN motion to-day going in d
direction 1t Is not proper 20 mention reg
iment of cavalry crossed the river last night
about thee miles from Sharpsburgh on a 1e-
oonnoissance
Gen. McClellan's headquarters are in the
vicinity, and he can be seen several times a
day moving about, overlooking and directing
the movements in progress. just outside o
shaEpsburgh is small enoampment Of hosp
tai tents accommodating the wounded LEFT
oy the rebels in their retreat
p They number 800 to 400, and include many
: severe cases Two OF their surgeons remain
win ana have charge of them, they also re-
ceive from our surgeons all the attention and
supplies they need The battlefield o.
Wednesday is daily uampled by small arm,
OF curiosity seekers from the north and east
The fields now are well cleared Of ali mate.
rial evidences OF the struggle. The dead
have all been buried except The black and
putrid bouies Of some poor fellows who hac
erept into secluded corners, and thus escape,
the search Of the burying parties.
The wounded have all been removed, ihos,
who could be were transported to Hagers
town, Chsmber,bursh, liArusburgh aud olhe
paees. \ humbcf 8" thr more dangeruusl,