Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-10-01


BALTIMORE, Sept. 26.-Thc Americaa'S
special correspondence from Sheridans army
contains some additional facts in regard to
the battle of Fishers Hill.
Early had boosted to the citizens of the
surrounding country that he would hold his
position at Fishers Hill against any force
which the Yankees could bring against him,
and If Sheridan would only romain a few
days in his front, he would stake his repu:a-
ton on capturing his whole command
Probably he expected reintOrcements to ar
nye by the way OF Cu!pepcr, and moving
down the Luray Valley, to get in Sherdan's
rear; but, alas for poor Early, Sheridan has
spoiled his nice little plans by capturing his
stronghold at Fisher 5 Hill. and again put
ting his army to flight. Who're lie will
again make a stand with the remnant of his
shattered and demoralized army, God only
knows, for his men are now in no condition
to encounter our victorious troops, who, ella
ted with the brilliant success of the past four
days, would whip more than double their
number of the enemy.
The degree of dcmorilization at which
Early's command has arrived, may be iudg-
ed from the following fact Among 1900
prisoners captured in Thursdays engage
ment, was rebel colonel, commanding Il
brigade. When brought in he threw down
his sword at the feet of the provost marshal,
cxclaiming, "the Confederacy is gone to
HI; the men won't fight any more, neither
will l."
Another incident worth recording was re-
lated by citizens of Woodstock, who sympa-
thized with the rebels, and who are perfectly
reliable, as they can have no interest IN mis-
stating facts:
They state that a number of rebel soldiers
passed through Woodstock early on Thurs.
day morning, and told some of their COM
rades who were sick THAT they had bet.
ter push on, rs the Yankees had arrived
opposite Fishers IIill and would make
Early pull up stakes and put ~
From despatch captured on Confede,
rate staff officer, 1t appears Early was in
structed by Lee to hold the valley at all
hazards. How he expects to fulfil his in
structionS with his whipped and demoralized
command is more than | can see General
Sheridan is still pursuing him, and picking
up prisoners all along the road. 1t is stated
on reliable authority that the number cap
tured within the past three days will num-
Der at least 5000.
No fear need be entertained of the enemy
making raid in any considerable force on
Sneritans rear, by crossing through the
Luray Valley.
DIR. Ochensila, of the artillery brigade at
tached to the 9th Corps, was captured near
Summit Point on the morning OF the 10th,
after our forces had passed out towards
Berryville, and whilst on his way from
Charlestown to the front. He returned
yesterday to this place on parole, and says
that after his capture he was taken before
General Early, who inquired, among other
things, If Grant was not commanding our
forces,
The Doctor replied that he was not, but
Early would not believe him, and told him
that it was no use in him lying to him. as he
had positive Information that Grant was
commanding in person, and he knew from
the way our troops fought and were hand
led that Grant must be there.
Winchester is one vast hospital. and there
cannot he lOss than 5000 wounded in the
town at the present time.
Every hotel, vacant store, and house Is
iull TO overlooking, aud the groans OF the
suffering humanity are really awful.
Our men here bear their suG,rings with
out a single complaint, and as each fresh
despatch nom the front, detailing additional
victories, is read, they are carried 10 such a
degree OF enlhusiasm that they eagerly hong
Tor tue time Ia arrive when, with rrslnfed
health. they can again take their positions
In the rank. Of the victorious arpy.
Col falien, commanding a brigade In
brcekinridges corps. died yesterday lie
VAS mollaliy wouHdea 10 the light of Mon
daA&nd carried 10 Mr. Williams house, la
thistoSn, from whence he will he bsried
to-day Gen, karly scot dag Of truce 90
den' aheildaa to Inquire respecting him.
Coloael kdsafds, Commandant AZ thi.
point, haa been bnsily engaged ir colleciing
aEuis ifom the baiils nsld as we'll a. those
sesfsied ~ the cititsns 10 their houses sfisT
the isbesa bad thgosn them Assay la their
hufy IA cspale ifom the iahksss he hss
.ife.dy collsslesi 5000 shd ihsFe sTe yst .
sfssi usey mpfs ~ eoHss IN