New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-15

after crossing the honocacy, Gen. Mcclellan snc
staff passed through Gen. Summers corps, who
opened their ranks for tina! purpose. The enthusiasm
with which 10 received by that veteran corps j,
beyond description.
Before the Rebels left Frederick they sacked and
destroyed the Union newspaper Office. The ladies
here were forced to hide the American flags about
their persons TO prevent the Rebels from carrying
them of.
In the artillery duel yesterday, which lasted till ]
o'clock, between Gen. Pcasanton and the rear-guard
of the Rebels, we had three horses killed aud two
wounded. The Rebels fearful Of being surrounded
by infantry fell back three miles beyond the noun
tains to Middletown, from which place they were
during the night.
Sunday moraing.-There is no probability that
our troops will remain inactive.
There is now no fear Of an invasion of Pennsylva-
MIA The troops are In excellent spirits at their re.
ceptioD by the people Of the State.
The sick and wounded Rebels left here have been
paroled.
Yesterday afternoon the sth Illinois Cavalry, COL
Farnsworth, charged on two Rebel regiments of cav
airy and three guns, short distance above Middle.
town, on the road to Hagerstown. We had three
wounded and took 10 prisoners This charge is rep
resented as having been splendid affair.
Later in the afternoon, four squadrons of the Sd
Indiana Cavalry charged on regiment Of cavalry,
supported by artillery, the road leading from Mid
dletown to IIarpers Ferry. IL was q desperate
affair. We lost 80 men killed and wounded The
loss Of the enemy in killed and wounded during yes
terday was double that Of ours. Our cavalry go
pushed the enemys wagon trains yesterday that they
were forced to burn half mile Of wagons 10 prevent
their falling into our hands.
A man who left Harpers Ferry yesterday after
noon reports that Longsreet was repulfed there
in the forenoon. At this writing, A. m. the battle
has been renewed in the direction Of Harpers Ferry.
The firing is rapid and heavy. Our main column
will come up with the enemy, it is thought this
afternoon, when battle, it seems must take place.
The forces engaged by our troops yesterday were
those covering tho Rebel retreat. The men are in
fine spirits and anxious to be led forward 10 rid the
Marylanders who have treated them 30 well, Of all
invaders.
PHILADELPHIA Sept. H. 1862.
The special correspondent OF The Press, who ID en-
route direct from McClean's army, which he left
lar; night, telegraphs briefly from Baltimore that
has neDs q, good The rumor about the repuse Of
Burnside is false.
HARRISBURG Sept. IT, 1862.
Information from Rebel sources received at head
quarters at o'clock this evening, state that the
Rebel pickets had retired from the State line into
Maryland, and that our pckes had been extended
southwark. No signs Of the enemy were visible in
the ueighborhood Of Mddleburg and Waynesbero,
Pa.
Yesterday portion Of our cavalry appeared within
three miles Of agerstown, without any signs of the
enemy. On Saturday their scouts were reported to
DO three miles south of Greencsstle.
Heavy cannonading was distinctly heard at Green
castle this morning in the direction Of Harpers Ferry
up to one o'clock, when II ceased. A to the result
nothing has been received,