Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-10-23
THE WAR NEWS.

important reconnaissance was made oy
norton of Gen. McClellan's forces from
Harper's Ferry to Charlostown, Virgin
ia, on Thursday, the 10th inst, for the I
purpose of ascertaining where the main
body of the rebels were stationed. The /
division of Gen. Hancock left Harper's /
Ferry early in tho morning, and driving
in the enemy's pickets, they found the
rebels formed in line of battle within a
half mile of Charlestown. An artillery !
fight then ensued for two hours, when
the enemy retreated, and our forces en-
tered the town about twelve o'clock. Our
loss was one man killed and eight wound
ed. Capt. Smith, of the Richmond ar
tillery, and eight rebels were wounded
and taken prisoners, which is the only
loss known. The enemy left in Charles
town 100 of their wounded in the battle
of Antietam. At four o'clock our troops
again advanced and drove the enemy
from the hills, and at dark occupied
position two miles beyond the town At
two o'clock, Gen. Mcclellan arrived and
remained over night. .... .s..a
Gen. Hancock and troops returned to
Harper's Ferry on Saturday unmolested
by the rebels. They brought with them
the 100 wounded, who will be parolled'
At the same time that Hancock adj
vanced, Gen. Humphrey with a body of
troops crossed the Potomac river at Shep-
hardstowu ford, aud at night encamped
between Leetown and Kearneysville he
met with but slight resistance from their
mounted pickets. On Friday morning
he advanced and met Hancock's cavalry
at Smithfeld, five miles from Bunker
Hill. The enemy were found to be IL
large force. On Saturday the enemy
followed him with cavalry and artillery
to within short distance of Shephards
town, and opened with the latter when
ever they could get within range. Ou
loss was one killed and six wounded, an(
the enemy had between 40 and so kille'
and wounded. The command safely re
crossed the river, bringing with them
number of prisoners. .oE.r
The Reconnaissance was successful
and there is no doubt but the rebel gen
erals intend to give battle at or neal
their present location. .... .
KENrUCKY.-The rebel forces under
Gen. Bragg are in full retreat out of thu
State of Kentucky, their retreat being
accelerated by Gen. Buell., who is clos'
on their heels A letter to the N. Y
World, dated at Louisville on the 9tl
instant, says: 1--WE think we see The
outcome of this whole Kentucky raid
All that the rebels have gained is nov
apparent. 1t is too much, but, after all
not enough to lament over. The enem,
succeeded in getting an immense amour
of provisions, between 10 and 10000 re
cruits, some medicines, and alas that i
should be so, several thousand small
arms, and some cannon and ammuni
ton. We were temporarily put on tn
defensive, but are now moving rapid
behind Them in triumphant pursuit. Gu
new levy, and the superior travelling ia
cilities by boat, enabled US to outfan
and outnumber them '...
missouri. = The enemy have bee
driven out of southern Missouri into Ar
kansas. Adyices received at headqual
ters at St. Louis, October 18th, state
that General Schofeld with the advanc
guard Of his army, has left Cassville fe
the Arkansas line. His scouts had pei
etrated as far as Cross Hollews, but ha
been driven back by the enemy. r.
ports from Paris, Monroe county, civ
the news that many bushwhackevs al
surrendering aud asking for mercy
They are Immediately placed in confn'
ment. .. 81.
Capt. Sperry, commanding at Bird
Point, opposite Cairo, just returned fro
scouting expedition. reports the rebe
in Mississippi county, as very activ
The secesh of the surrounding COUNT
are Aocking into camp at Little river fe
ry, twenty miles from New Madrid.
is thought the forces in that vicinity
from 1000 to l 500 strong.
ARKANSAS. From East Arkansas il
:elligense has been received that reb
force Of about 1000 had been conce
trated at Pocahontas under McB-ide.
Gen. Carr, in command at Helen
reports the rebel Generals Holmes al
Hindman with considerable force
the west side of the river. threatening
attack him. 1t is thought that he has
sufficient force to make his position SAT