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The New York herald., 1862-10-13

side, opposite tho town, there were indications cf
rebel Of at least three thousand men, The smoke
Of numerous camp fires visible among the trees, and
during or three hours Of be day Friday full
regimen, was seen drawn up line the edge Of The
woods.
Al intervals yesterday occasional discharges Of
kerry were heard the direction Of advance bu, tho
result was not known.
suspicious individual was arrested by the Eighth
Maryland regiment during their retreat who pretended
TO be a Maryland rarner. He has been identified as
wealthy secesh farmer and the individual who guidec
the rebel General Lee through Maryland both in his al
and retreat The man refuses % any ques
tion and is sullen and gloomy in his manner.
II has been ascsrtaned that a native OF that county
named Logan has acted guido for the enemy in this
last raid II was repbrted that four hundred horsea
taken by the rebels at Mercersburg.
Captain Coles independent company Of Maryland ca.
vary made reconnaissance Urbanna this forenoon
and have Just come in with fifteen prisoners captured
that place. They were straggsrs who had fallen
behind the main body.
second brigade Of infantry arrived hero by specia
train from Harpcrs Ferry about o'clock this after
noon. There is q sufficient force here TO guard
against any possible surprise.
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FREDERICK, Oct IL, 1862.

FREDERICK, Oct IL, 1862
The near approach Of the rebel cavalry to this city last
night proved that tho ancipatons Of possible danger
were not unreasonable.
AsI advised you last night, Colonel Allen disposed tho
cavalry force here pickets and scouts as prccau
touary measure Abou, midnight General Wilcox bri
gade arrived from Pleasant Valley and quietly occupied
our So quietly this done that but few Of the
inhabitants Of the fact until daylight showed
the streets TO be full Of armed men.
The rebel cavalry, coming from Chambersburg via Get
tysburg, by scouts about midnight, their
advance occupying New Market about eight miles north
OF this city. They passed through woodsboro and
there about three O'Clock morning. making for
the river.
They are reported TO havo with them large number
Of ed horses, TO procure which was probably one OF
the objects Of the incurson From New Market they
went Monrosia and there 10 Urbana and towards
the river doubtless intending at one OF the ords
near pcolesville.
1t reported that they captured and robbed two sut
ers wagons New Market tore up short piece o.
the railroad track at Monrova.
The telegraph wires upon the railroad In work
ing order early this morning and doubtless cut by
them. They all right again halfpast nine, how.
ever.
General Pleasanson. with two or three regiments OF
cavalry passed through this city about daylight, and
Immediately passed on in pursuit Of stuarts forces
Thcre have great excitement and some anxiety here
this mcxnins but the peoples fears qoIeed and
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REPORTS FROM wILLIAMsPORT.

wrIIAxsroRr, Nd, Oct. IL, 1859.
The Eighth Maryland regiment which was on duty a.
Dam No 5, where tho rebels crossed succeeded in
eecug retreat to wiliamsport where they we're joy.
fully received as Il supposed they have been
cut Oh.
General Henley Immediately sent for rcnforcemcnts,
and made preparations hold the 10 the last Ar.
tillery was placed SO 10 command the various ap.
proachcs to tho town. the streets barrcaded
to prevent sudden charges Of cavalry through them
In conversation with officer Of the Eighth Mary.
land I learned that the rebels crossed in fun
view OF the pickcis Of his regiment lie judged that
there were about twenty-five hundred OF the rebel
cavalry followed by three pieces Of artillery and two
ambulance wagons. The crossing effected under the
protection Of two heavy guns the Virginia side As
soon as head Of the column landed on the Maryland
side our pckets opened lively skirmish with them, in
which Of the Twelfth Illinois cavalry was killed
The loss OF the enemy not ascertained.
At Mercersburg they seized large amount Of postage
stamps. giving receipt for them.
There was yesterday general movement Of our troop
towards Dam No. 9, where u was then thought they
would attempt recross. In the woods on the Virginia
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REPORTS FROM HARPER'S FERRY.
GARlER's EEaRy Jet -. 1862


At six O'Clock this morning stuarts cavalry were in
Urbanna and passed few miles east Of Frederick, but
did not enter the town. They leading nearly
thousand horses captured during the raid into Pcnnsy
vania.
They are said TO be now crossing the Potomac Nolans
Ford below Point Of Rocks. Both the railroad and the
telegraph wires broken Monocacy, but are now
reopcned
Cannonadng has beard here from the direction OF
Noans Ford most OF the day II reported there has
been but little lighting, and that the rebels will be in
Virginia tonight
Gen Banks received despatch from Gen. Stoncman
to-day dated Poolesvle apprsng him Of the appearance
of stuarts and Hamptons force with six pieces of ae
ry at daylight this morning. pursued by Gen Ploasanton
cavalry When they arrived in sight Of the river they
broke up into small bodies and for several fords'
Tho troops sont intercept them WERE Of course
obliged to divide and engage the enemy at number OF
points.
The rebels finally crossed between Conrads Ferry ard
Point Of Rocks The stolen blue uniforms which Suarts
men wore made il difficult distinguish them from
men.
There is no further confirmation Of the report that the
rebel army retreatins from Winchester skful gene.
rails herc predict that IL docs the valley /,
will be for the purpose Of attacking General sigel with
which purpose is supposed that Stuart's excursion
into Pennsylvania may be connected General Sige how.
ever keeps bright lookout His viii tell him Of
the rebels approach days before their appearance.
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NEWS FROM. the POTOMAC.
Retreat Of the Rebels from Pennsyl-
vania with their Plunder.
THEIR ESCAPE INTO VIRGINIA.
The Preparations for Their
Capture.
How They Managed to Elude
he Union Forces.
Pursuit by General Pleasanton's
Cavalry.
Destruction Of Property by the Re-
bells on their March.
About One Thousand Horses
Carried Of.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-
Heavy Firing Heard in the Diyec-
ton Of Edwards Ferry,
&C., &c, 10.
REPORTS FROM FREDERICK.
About One Thousand Horses
Carried OF.
Heavy Firing Heard in the Diyec.
ton Of Edwards Ferry,
REPORTS or FROM FREDERICK.

REPORTS FROM FREDERICK.
FREDERICK, Oct. II, 1862.
There has been considerable excitement hereabouts
to-day In consequence Of the rebel ncurson into Pennsy
vania There arc who fear that they may attempt
TO reach this place. though that is hardly probable.
Colonel Allen Military Governor, has out the
cavalry here scouts and pckets precauton
airy measure.
The last reliable information received OF the move mens
Of the rebel cavalry is that they left Cham mbersburg
this morning for Gettysburg, Pa is therefore tn ought
that they will attempt tho into Virginia
at some point below Hancock II also thought that
this raid is intended TO attention from retrograde
of Lee's army In confirmation Of this gen.
tleman who passed through the from Harpcr's
Ferry this afternoon stated that he had good au
thority that the body Of the rebel army
passed through Thorntons Gap towards warrenton.
The of the rebel cavalry may be sufficient.
y rapid escape before they bo intercepted the
unusual low stage of water in the Potomac, resulting
from long drought will enable them to ford it al.
most any point Indeed believe a report that they
have already rocrossed the river.
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REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. II, 1852.
Information has been received tonight that j. +. B.
Stuart has managed escape the Potomac in the
vicinity Of Edwards Ferry, notwithstanding all the
Efforts to arrest his progress The execution Of this raid
entirely around our Army of the Potomac has demon.
sraed the necessity for increase Of cavalry force,
or at leas its better and complete organization and
equipment.
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poIacc Intelligence

s,,,ors STAINING ARRAY men named Pat McCartY
"a lanes Davis we're arrested yesterday charge Of
sabbur Michael Ring in several places In tho abdomen.
THO aYsv took place at late hour saturday night IN
p,re street, between Water and South streets. The
scrused we're taken before Justice Osborne, who com-
n,t,sd themto await the result Of the wounded mans
INJURIES who lies III very precarious state IN tho
NeU York IIospital
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OA0Th0usand Prisoners and One Hun
&red and Sixt Wagons Captured
by WoOIf0rd's Union Cavalry.
.>,~,-~>~-D~>>~l~~-~~~r-~-
The Struggle Of Wednesday
Near Pcrryville.
~~>-~-->>~--~-~-->>>->.~-
DxsSsry and Determination Of
the Western Troops.
Desperate Charges and Fearful
Slaughter.
>~~>~>~~~~~~~~~~-~--~
Hand 10 Hand Contest for the Possess
sion Of the Battle Field,
&c. &C.. &e.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. IL. 1862.
We have news of another great battle and of
another victory.
Private dispatches. just received from Le-
banon state that there was great battle yes
terday between Harrodsburg and Danville,
heavier and more severe than that of Wednes
day last at Pcrryvile.
Colonel Woolford, Of the Kentucky Union
Cavalry, captured one hundred and sixty
wagons and thousand prisoners.
The rebels were retreating to Camp Dick
Robinson.
THE BATTLE FIELD.
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This number OF killed and wounded rs admitted by the
rebel medical director OF General cheathams division
despatch from member OF the First Wisconsin says
that regiment lost ty eight killed and one hundred ana
twenty four wounded Among The wounded are haJo'
Mitchell and Captain Green
Dispatches received at headquarters state that Colonel
Lytes wounds very slight lie has been paroled and
will arrive tomorrow evening.
II is reported that Woford's cavalry captured one
hundred rebel wagons thousand prisoners and one
battery Friday between Pcyville and Harrodsburg
General Dnmont is at Frankfort.
Marshall it is said left Lexington Sunday last with
his whole force OF thousand infantry and four hun
dred and fifty cavalry.
IT is believed that Marshall the forces driven from
Versailles are at Nichoasville.
Dr. Head, Medical Director here has been required TO
prepare for the reception three thousand of the Perry
vile wounded
Colonel Richard j. Jacob, OF the Ninth Kentucky
cavalry, has arrived hore suffering from extensive,
but not serious, flesh wound. :
Kirby Smith left Lawrencebarg, with his whole com
mand. on Friday morning, and effected junction with
Bragg on Friday afternoon.
Our forces were massed friday between Perryvlle
and Harrodsburg. They reported TO formed
line Of battle about six miles from Perryvle.
Captain Watson, Of Company G, Eightich Indiana,
wounded somewhat seriously has arrived here He left
Perryv'he Saturday and ovcrtaken by messsn-
ger who loft Pcrryvie hours later. The messenger
reports the rebel force about 10000 They heard
heavy and constant firing for many miles after they
left. Rumors prsyo that severe engagement between
the whole Of each army progressing yesterday, on
the Harrodsburg road, wherein Buell. drove the rebels
towards Camp Dick Robinson.
Paroed prisoners say the rebels making for tho
camp At Perryville. The rebels crippled Wed
nesday that they could not carry away pieces Of
artillery they bad captured. We captured hundred
and six thousand rounds Of their ammunition. They
buried their dead, and their wounded for.
skirmish took place on Thursday, near Lawrence.
burg Bowen county, Of nineteen regulars and First Ohio
cavalry, against Colonel scotts rebel cavalry Colonel
Scott wounded and is prisoner at Bardsowp.
Ons hundred and thirty rebel prisoners from Psrrys-
vile, including ton licutenants, arrived here tonight.
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may abse 70 escape without fight, notwithstanding
the forces that arc after him.
AL sorts Of wild and improbable rumors are hying
about but the above 10 undoubtedly substantially cor
rect
FREDERICK, Oct. !.

FREDERICK, Oct l2-11 IN.
Cannonadng has been heard here for the last hoar
There evidently artillery fight going on supposed a.
Nolans Ferry where stuarts cavalry intend to cross.
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There are doubtful rumors. in town that the
rebel Generals Bragg and Chcatham were
killed in Wednesdays battle. The report yes
terday was that Polk and Cheatham had been
killed.
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FREpHMCK Oct I2-5 NJ.
The excitement is subsidng and the general impression
tina, the affair is about over number OF persons
who been down Nolans Ferry report that the re-
bells did attempt to cross that point bR made for
Edwards Ferry II was at this ford probably that the
firing took place.
The general opinion the rebels have succeeded in
rocrossing the Of their forces There seven
prisoners instead of fifteen captured had brief inter
view with one Of them He says that tho rebels crossed
in three divisions, under Generals Stuart, Cobb and
Hampton; that the men strictly ordered not to
disturb private property and that il was respected
during their whole trip After leaving Gettysburg they
pursued the route indicated in my previous despatch
e. His impression that Cobb and Hampton with their
divisions recrossed ford above the North Mountain
The object Of the expedition according to my informant
was procure norses Of which they very much in
need and he says they obtained about thousand. The
number actually obtained wa probably about six OF
seven hundred.
messenger has just arrived from williamsport, with
dispatches Of to-day. The people up there are still
frightened and expecting the rebels to return that way
not having As yet heard of their in this direction
The rebels took nothing from the people except hams,
chickens and horses. or the latter hundred which
they had sslssd had been rctakon by troops. No
particulars of this affair are gwen.
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REPORTS FROM HARRISBURG.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. IL, 1892.
Tho rebes encamped at Emmettsburg last night. The
operator at Carlisle just clcgraphs that report the
rebels moving on that place. The utmost exctcmens
now prevails a: Carlisle. The excitement here 10 alss
very great Trains eav ing for Carlisle loaded with
troops frsm Camp Curtin and the rounding country.
The encmy left Gettysburg last night, crossed tho
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at New Market, destroyed
the railroad and telegraph and then struck for the Poo
mac east OF Monocacy Our cavalry in pursuit, but
will probably he too late to capture them. Mcclellan
may intercept them; but II Is doubtful.
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HARRISBURG, Oct. u, 1862.

HAKFIsEUh VCt IdOZ
Official dispatches received here that the rebels
succeeded In escaping They crossed the Potomac
the mouth Of tho Monocacy, having made u march Of
ninety miles in twcntyfour hours. General Pleasan,
toms forces arrived the crossing just they had
ishcd and engaged their artillery but nothing
of the result His forces marched seventy -eigb, miles
during the last twenty four hours.
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FREDERICK, Oct. 12-6P.M
The cavalry are undoubtedly, across the river, and
the affair substantially is reliably stated that
they at various places from Point Of Rocks down
TO Edwards Ferry prevent anything like general
engagement and TO enable them to themselves and
their punder.
There was artillery firing and skirmishing, the
full details of which have not yet been received; but
nothing effective was done towards preventing the re-
crossing OF the rebel cavalry.
They have accomplished their object and escaped, as
the peculiar character Of cavalry movements would
able them TO do spite of any watchuness over
such extent Of country with the river in such con-
dton as to be fordable at almost any point ! should
have the previous despatch that the main body
of the rebels proceeded from Monrovia via Hyattsvc,
when a 1ankng party only went via Urbanna.
The damage done the railroad but trihing, and
train came through from Baltimore this afternoon Trains
will be run regularly tomorrow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-01
Our Armu Correspondence.
FROM THE EIGHTH REGIMENT.
ALGtERs. NEW ORLEANS
pAn1au. Lnne %. 1860.


Ma EptroR-Sir IL suppose some Of
your readers are anxious to hear what We are
about: which is simply nothing, except guard
duty, and three companies are at Bayou Des
Almands. some thirty.two miles up the rail-
road When last wrote we were on the
point of moving towards where our friends
hid been so covertly assaulted, and with so
sad a result There was not single man in
the entire regiment but what was anxious to
90. and avenge the death Of those gallant,
comrades who had fallen, in the unequal con-
aict: but after a battery had arrived, and the
ORDER been given to be ready in an hour, an
order from the Gen. countermanding the
f.rmor one. was received, which came upon
MS like a thundetbolt from clear sky, cast
ing d damper upon our hopes and as aspirations.
II we're to task myself to write the various
expressions Of feeling manifested on the oc-
cason, it would indeed prove irksome. But
military order is arbitrary, and must Of ne
cessity be obeyed but it will no doubt prove
satisfaction to the friends Of those who feH,
as 70 did 10 rs, to learn that two Of the cow
ardly Guarrillas. were killed; while several
others were severely wounded.
To-day we celebrate about, as usual, al
though we raised large Union Flag in the
morning, and fired few guns, at intervals
during the day. A sort OF jubilee was held
across the river in the city, and the regi-
ments stationed there had quite a time
noticed a few who were evidently having
what is termed here, an inrard celebration.
lt is curious to see how the news one way, or
The other, will sway the public sentiment,
though distrustful Of their own sources Of
Information. Last evening ! saw Mobile
paper that stated that British squadron
were blockading the mouth Of the Mississippi,
and Mcclellan was MORALLY wounded, his
whole army routed and taken prisoners.
a mai, steamer has Just arrived bringing
news from New York to June 2jth and let
tors from home, almost as late 1t is anus
ing to as here, who not only understood the
necessity for, but the practical working Of,
the order Of Cen Butler in respect to the so
called ladies of New Orleans to learn by
the press of the sympathy manifested in their
behalf on the other side of the Atlantic ana
the doloiu bowls at the Gen for issuing the
infamous o der, as they are pleased to term
it) assure you sir that previous to issuing
the above order, an officer or soldier could
not traverse any considerable portion Of the
city without being insulted by abusive cpl
thcts. or ribald songs and this too among
those who prded themselves as belonging
TO influential and aristocratic families. But
since, according to my own observation, and
that Of our officers generally, nothing of the
KIND has transpred; showing conciusively
THAT it had the desired effect
Lieut. Holton, who it was feared was NOR
tally wounded, is doing well and will prob
ably recover. Private Ackely also, who re-
ceived three buck shot in the head, is still
alive and apparently on the gain. r. p. X.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-01

II is idle to discuss the past, save to predicate
action foi the future The whole can bc easily
summed up we were 0ufRWmbcytd as see ARRAYS
hare been, we stopped recruiting Davis calculated
Immediately the strength of our army, passed the
CONSUMPTION act doubled his forces and drove us
of, 50 here we are, but we have one consoling re-
Election, they could not drive us from single field
while the battle progressed. The war will be-
prolonged foreign Intervention rendered probable,
and the debt increased To all Of which only ask
"irby mere ne not reinforced M time
The loyal States should resort to drafting. II
is not fair that a small portion Of the available
military strength OF the Union should work while
so many hang back We give up busness-iiC
plans aud throw ourselves into the vortex at the
risk of life aud health, aud our ncighbors get ricl
ON the business we leavc--enioy the blessings o
peace our lives have won. Are there not men al
home who should to-day be in the fronty Noun'
tccrs there may be in plenty think there are
and thus the great imperishablc glory that grows
brighter aud brighter every succeeding year. But
are there MT some who stoUid be forced 10 help
That is il in plain Englsh-Forccd to Help.
Yours, DC.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-01

correspondent Of a newspaper, dating off
NiCksburgh, has stated that the cause of the
almost criminal delay in taking Vioksbmgh
is attributed To instructions from the Secre-
tary of the Navy to Commodore Farragut
compelling him TO remain silent and inactive
before that devoted city The fact is the Sec
rotary has given no instructions of such a
character. In the language of a distinguish
ed officer, our vessels could not climb hills
and the condition Of the army of the West is
such that a cooperative land force is not avail-
able, The pac- could not be held by the
navy If the batteries were silcnccd. as Van
Dorm with large bel force is lyin1 back of
The city. The navy is co-operator with the
land force in the capture OF cities as Vicks-
burgh Is by land and water defenses. Our
naval vessels have not been idle before Vicks-
burgh, but success has been DELAYED owing
to reasons stated.
letter to the Tribune, dated Memshis the
18th, states that rebel telegraph operator
recently for four days read all the dispatches
between Gen. Halleck, commander Davis,
Gen. Curtis aud the commander at Memphis,
at point within fifteen miles Memphis, and
made good his escape after it was discovered
that some one was tampering with the wires
A copy Of the Mobile Advertiser of the
IA mas been received. II makes a fattering
aIusion to portion of the population Of
louisiana II says the loss of New Orleans
AS aroused the Southern cities The word
as gone forth that there will be no moro
'urrenders Of Southern towns except in asbes
Buffers rule has intensified the Southern
hatred Of Yankee rule. We mean to fight
for our independence with such means a. God
ma Ia. t..f.. a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-01

GENERAL BuRNsiDE.-A CORES pondent OF
the New York Times, writing from Old Point
10th inst speaks OF General Burnside in the
following terms:
Among our distinguished arrivals, to-day were Gen.
L. Stevens and Gen Burnside II is strange what an
elecuiPng influence the latter produces wherever he
goes His manly appearance and alilble bearing
coupled with the magic Of his dashing bravery make
nun tower OF strength 10 the Union cause aud his
moe presence among MS induces people 10 feel that
lhngs VIII come out ri2h side upwards soon a, he Isl
iMflY cooperating with his sehoolmate, bosom friend
ana brother hero. Mcclellan This is a nice place 10 see
SOM Tunes htle practical democracy The arstoorats
81 Europe "ould have stood aghast few days ago TO
see lnl uub great man-' hose Is being nov en-.
WANen alongside Of m litay heroes of oden time--rid
ing unostenlatously along our dusty wharf In cart
win few mechanics who we're good enough To give
MN mn As then stole glance Al the man whose
nam, vas ai that moment filing the world, / confess
w 81 ms noble and handsome form seemed loom up in
most gigantic proportions. There is no afectation
WIN zen bnrnslae FOR his aihlliiy aud gentle charac.
Ter are proFesbiai No worthy man however humble Is
cneaih bis notice. and the poorest private is sure Of
ms 'onial recognition, where some supsrcous Young
puppy In epueis would pass without scarcely doignng
to notice the salute Of an Inferior"