Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-10
Frsm Gen. BANS C.nm.nd.

SANDY HOOK, August a-Gen Stone has been
assigned TO separate command, 60 be stationed
at the Point Of Rock, where IL is presumed the
rebels intend ultimately 20 establsn q strong
battery 70 intercept the transportation 81 supplies
and troops from Baltimore and the lower Poto-
mac.
Col Hamilton, Of the Third Wisconsin R.ei-
ment, has been appointed To the command Of the
third brigade Of this division, in place Of Gen
stone, transferred TO the Point OF Rocks
The report OF Yesterday purporting that two
reoel regiments, with six guns, were approaching
from Leesburg towards the Point Of Rocks, 10 dis
credited. That point 10 now guarded by the
Twenty-eighth New York, Colonel Donnelly.
strengthened by detschments from other regE
ments.
The section Of Virginia opposite the Point OF
Rocks, through which the enemy must pass to
attack US there, is thoroughly secuted day and
night
Two gentlemen of the sanitary commission have
been here several DAYS, and have examined the
camps. Among those examined they speak in
particular commentator Of the sanitary and
police reg ulations Of the Wisconsin c,mp as au
example Of neatness and discipline They visit
the Twelfth Massachusetts and perhaps others
to-day.
The medical purveyor,, department Ia, been
removed from Hagerstown 70 Frederick, and
orders have been issued for the removal of the
general hospital TO the sane place; the latter will
be located at the old State barracks, built by the
English In IT'S, which are still in q good c0ndi-
ton, delig htfuIly situated high ground on the
southern limits Of the city, with an abundance Of
cICcllent "htSr.
Last evening Major Doubledsv's siege battery
was tried upon the Loudoun Heights. Shot and
shells were thrown entirely over the summit from
the smooth bore guns, while Eagle Rock, q hint
pinnacle In the mountains, was SUCCESSFULLY
struck and shattered by the percussion shells OF
the rifed guns. The estimated range Of the latter
shots 10 IL miles. The accuracy with which
thOse prcjectiles were thrown ELECTED bursts Of
applause from the beholders.
Good health and discipline pervsdes all the en-
campments General Banks daily inspecu some
Of the regimental camps, and notices, with the
eye Of q veteran campaigner, any little delin-
quency which may have been disregarded by the
commanders Not alone this, but he has paid
points around our position.
Col Mann's Second Pennsylvania Reserve now
promises to become very encient. General salts
faction exists since the reception OF the new mus
kets and a better quality Of food. Additional
clothing and shoes are now on the way from Penn
sylvania for this regiment.
Col. Porter, U. Z A, Is acting se juisnt Of the
division, in place Of Capt. Robert W illisms, who
is expected to return from Washington to-day.
Reconnaissance by the engineer start are daily
kept up. Weak points are strengthened by ad-
ditional forces.
The Point Of Rocks prisoners are still In cus-
toby, although great efforts are being made 70 get
them released, but Gen. Banks 10 determined 20
ferret out the truth Of all the statements bearing
upon their case.
Runners az to movements Of the enemy In this
vicinity are plenty, but unreliabls.