The New York herald., 1862-01-15
NEWS FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC.

WGWS fKum ISe VPfen pOJuHIRSs
| FREDERICK, Md. Jan. IL, 1862
Last night, while guard duty 1t the railroad station,
Lewis Hoas, Of Company /, Third Wisconsin regiment,
was accidentally shot and instantly killed by Of his
| comrades.
On Friday night magnificent reunion was given to
the officers Of army by Colonel Maulsby the Mary
Land Home Brigade It took place at the Colonss man.
sion, one mile from town. the Harper's Ferry turn
pike The mansion itself object or interest. Besides
being the largest private dwelling in the State, Its
sruction dates back before the Revolution built
Of brick imported from England. Some idea Of mag
ntade can be formed by the fact that cstons
| 'ormed and performed In the hall at time.
At the front entrance OF the large trans
parency ettered "wecomc you defenders of our coun
uy and at the end Of the hall another "The Union one
and nseparabe 1t must and shall be preserved Car
rages containing the officers and their ladies'
arriving at eight O'Clock p NJ and continued until ten
1t estimated that about four hundred and y ladies
and gentlemen present The delegations of officers
from all the regiments represented proceeded in body
from the auteroom to the paror and individually
introduced to the proprietor of the mansion and to his
accomplished wife and daughter The hall was decorated
with the Stars and Stripes and State flags Of the reg
ments, producing delightful effect upon the senses.
After an hours promenade in the hail. tho ball
opened by General Banks with Mrs. Mausby followed by
Colonel Maulsby and Mrs. Banks, and q full floor.
Dancing continued until midnight, when the side rooms
were thrown open, revealing delicious repast.
subsequently dancing again and continued
ct intervals until three O'Clock in the morning. when the
wearied but delighted guests sought their respective
homes.
General Banks entire STAFF with their ladies, as also
those Of Brigaders Abercrombie and Hamilton, were
present. ~, ,t
Several Union citizens and their families added charm
to the OCCASION but would be nvidous correspond
cnt to particularize any individual grace beauty
complishment in such numerous assemblage.
Last week five exchanged rebel prisoners stopped
here few hours their wsy homeward. Their names
we're Jonah Orrson, Robert Drain, Arthur Dawson j. H.
Cusck and Joseph E. Murphy part Of them were very
defiant threatening to return TO the army revenge
what they considered gross III treatment during their
captivity.
Private intelligence from Hancock goes 10 show that
one day last week portion Of the Connecticut Fifth
and New York Twenty eighth regiments crossed the
river and advanced four i've miles into Virginia to
house whore they found and brought away cannon
and twenty muskets and sabres, also considerable
amount Of minor implements Of warfare.
When the rebel troops under Cen. jackson approached
Bath previous to their attack Hancock, two compa
MES and section Of Union artillery retreated back
wards the latter place. On arriving nearly oppo
site, where there was . portion Of o Penn
sylvania regiment, all rotrcd the river, leaving
behind their camp equipage, etc. Shortly afterwards
General Jacksons force appeared and sheled the town.
doing scarcely any appreciable damage On his retiring
troops recrossed into Virginia and repossessed them
selves of most Of the property left there.
Sergeant Bingham, OF the Twelfth Indiana regiment,
killed tho mouth Of the Antetam last week by
the accidental bursting OF loaded SHE'LL appears that
he bad walked the river the icc and return
ing found ore Of tile enemys shells, which, IN attempting
to ignite, burst wounding him severely that be died
in few hours. He was brother oDCaptan Bingham
Of General Banks DIVISION and
had just previously received the appointment of Second
Lieutenant.
The wagon camp Of our division has been marked
state Of activity for some days past 1t is located in
large field adjacent to the city. Capt. G. X Marks, OF
Pennsylvania, the chief wagonmaster, is untiring and
very efficient in his position He is greatly aided in his
arduous duties by Mr.. Francis Pfeier nephew Of the
celebrated European tourist who is the chief mechanic OF
the train and who personally superntends all tho
featuring and repairing shops Just at present horseshoe
ing among the principal smployments, and thirty 10
forty good workmen in this line OF business would be
immediately engaged on application to Mr.. reiGer.
Advices from Martnsburg of the 9th inst state that
there regulars Of the rebel army there All ths
troops at Winchester excepting hundred and Gty
militia, had left for Morgan county to join the command
of General jackson, who. it understood, 10 at
tack Rorney.
II was reported at Nartinsburg that aght had actu.
ally taken place at Romney and that the rebel loss
hundred killed, seventy wounded and two hundred
taken prisoners This reported by rebel militia
captain Tho militia speak unqualified language about
their opposition the Confederate government and live
only hopes that will take possession of thor
country and maintain ground. Coffee when
il could be obtained sold for nfty cents pound sal.
50 $40 per sack, and the only quality to be obtained
the sediment Of last years Ash barrels.
Pass - are issued Martinsburg well known
sionists only the interior. They printed
very common Kind Of brown wrapping paper, two and
q nsf by four inches, and read as follows
PRovosr MARsHAL's OFFICE, -, 1852.
BY order Of Major General T. J. JACKSON.
| j. Q. A. NADESBusa, Provost Marshal.
Ten cent calico sold for forty cents The supplies were
| obtained from Richmond.
In addition to the hitherto reported force under General
Jackson may be added that General Carsons militia
| were present, against their will at Hancock.
On New Years morning the citizens Of Berkeley county
erected cheap Union Dag near Dam No. 4, which re-
NAMED aying for four days, when party from shep
hcrdstown and took down, and traied II through
the streets Of tho town, until il torn into shreds
During their visit they called al the house Of James
Greenwood (whose has heretofore been mentioned
in this correspondcnce) searched for another flag
said he there but which his family had concealed
Greenwood, who Is refugee had previously clothed his
children 10 dresses representing the Stsrs and Stripes"
| In defiance OF secession threats.
Capt. colfis, Of General Banks body guard, has
celyed appointment Major from Governor CuDin,
and will increase his corps 10 battalion, including
engineer company his services as Judge Advo
| cate bo dispensed with without detriment.
The First Maryland regiment Colonel Keuly, have
strongly nrencbed themselves at Old Fort Frederick,
above Hancock where they frequently reconnorsd
at distance by small bodies Of the enemy Colonel
Keny has sufficient ordnance 10 maintain himself there
as well a. 10 command the railroad opposite.
I have yet received no definite intelligence from
| Romney. visiters here to-day from Hancock report
that the enemy have burned the town Of Bath and will
burn other towns TO prevent their being occupied by our