Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-14
From Gen Banks, CsIvwu,

SANDY HooK. Aug l2-On Saturday nIe he
ergesnt TomPkins, Of compsny A, Second Cav
aIy, Wa sent out In Charge Of picket and Il was
observed that he took with him bis entire ouIp-
mems Amer stationing tue hrsi picket, he dis
appeared and has not since been heard rom ~
sstated here that COnpk fathsr IL a colorel
one orotoer captain aid mother nrst lieutenant
In the Confederate army, snd there 10 but little
the rebels e
James GiddIngs a wealthy farmer nj Pe,.,.
vile district, Frederick county, 4, again unde,
arrest In the camp Of the Fifth Connecticut eQd-
ment He was heretofore arrested for prowlfnR
ly released. IL now stated that be has two sons
ones lieutenant, In the Confederate army. and
that proof exists that be has been communication
with the Confederates. Hisson, the lieutenant, IL
said Ia kave been IN the Confeder ate cavalry At
the ScOusville affair 81 last week
-Four refugees from Martnsburg were this morn
ing brought Into camp by Col. Gesry's picket.
They report that the notorious Mcdonald with
eigh rebel cavalry, were in Martinsburs ye.-
terdaY pressing men into the service Of the seces
sioniss. Several Unionists refusing were Inn
prisoned. These men left there at O'Clock this
morning. The Federal flag on the court-house
had been hauled down by McDonaldS men and
they were about 20 seize upon some three or four
oeeve, len there by our army. The refugees left
TO avoid being pressed into the rebel army
The term Of service Of the PhiIsdelphia CITY
Troop having expired, they departed this morn
ing Tor hagerstown, escorted on their way out OF
camp 6y Col; Gearys whole regiment, a we'll
deserved tribute TO their gallantry Their services
have been fully appreciated by Col Thomas Of
the regular cavalry, who parted from than with
deep regret. On returning 20 camp Col Geary,
who was formerly resident Of this ses;on, ad-
dressed few remarks 10 bis regiment thanking
them for their attention 90 bis Instructions COM
mending their discipline, but warning them not
TO use any alcoholic drinks, stating that he had
never known In this region Of the country an in
ebriate who waI attacked with Intermittent fever
recover.
Ii 10 but just to say that the 2Sth Pennsylvanis
Regiment are noted for their sobriety and orderly
conduct.
The weather 10 warm but rainy. Diarrhea and
dysentery are the prevailing ailments in camp,
attributed, perhaps, to San abundance Of green
fruits and vegetables.
The refugees from Martinsburs have no
knowledge Of any large bodies Of rebel regulars
in that section. Those they have heard Of are
generally small, and composed Of irregular caval-
~.
SANDY HOOK, Aug. I3-Six Of the Point OF
Rocks prisoners were sent hence to-day under
guard IL is supposed they have gone TO Port
Various reports are circulating in the camps
that the Confederate militia are collecting az
various points In upper Virginia; that regiment
was at Shepberdstown on Sunday, and that an
encampment was visible from the Maryland
heights There 10 great activity al headq uErters.
Maryland secessioniss continue 70 be brought
In for prowling along the lines. Some important
arrests have bern made
No attack is anticipated at present nom the
enemy.
The work upon the bridge at Hsrpers Ferry
10 progressing, and II viii shortly be passable.