FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC: Another Reconnoissance Across the River; The Rebels Found Near Shepherdstown (10/2/1862)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 10/2/1862

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HEADQUARTERS OF GEN. MCCLELLAN's ARMY,

Gen. PLEASANTON crossed the Potomac this morning at Shepherdstown, with a force of cavalry and artillery, for the purpose of making a reconnoissance in the enemy's rear -- information having been received that their army had fallen back from the line of the river. Wednesday Evening, Oct. 1.

: He came up with them, near Shepherdstown, and drove them to Martinsburgh, from which place they were soon shelled out by the artillery. His loss was two men wounded. The rebels had one man killed and two wounded. A rebel Lieutenant and two men were taken prisoners, and a number of wounded were paroled.

Very few rebel troops are believed to be at Winchester, the greater portion of them being encamped between that place and Martinsburgh.

The work of reconstructing the railroad bridge at Harper's Ferry is rapidly progressing and will be completed to-morrow.

Generals MCCLELLAN and MARCT and their Staffs paid a visit to Harper's Ferry, Bolivar and Sandy Hook to-day.

OUR SPECIAL WAR CORRESPONDENCE.

OPERATIONS BEFORE WASHINGTON

Effect of the President's Proclamation of Emancipation-Important Expeditions-Canon and Arms Recovered

CENTREVILLE, Va., Monday, Sept. 29, 1862.

The command of Col. MCLEAN returned to Centreville last evening, having accomplished the object for which it was sent out. Under the direction of Gen. STAHL, this whole valley has been pretty thoroughly canvassed by our cavalry and infantry, much to the injury of JEFF. DAVIS & CO., who had everywhere commenced to enforce the Conscript Act. A majority of the people liable to do military duty under this act have, when brought within our lines, expressed the greatest repugnance to the Confederate service, and delight at being aided to avoid it. Their statements bear the impress of truth,

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From the Army of the Potomac: Another Reconnoissance Across the River – 2
The War in Kentucky: Gen. Buell’s Army Again Moving Against the Rebels – 2
News from Washington: Simeon Draper, of New-York, Appointed Provost-Marshal General – 3-4
Editorial: Southern Peace Propositions and the Northern Peace Party – 4
Controversies Among Army Officers – 4
Editorial: Gen. McClellan’s Official Reports – 4-5
Editorial: The New Rebel Fleet – 5
What Do They Mean? – 5
Large Fire at Newark, N.J. – 5

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