The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-06-27
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Summary for the Week.
The Invasion Of Pennsylvania and
MARYLAND.

The Invasion of Pennsylvania and
Maryland.
HARRISBURG, June pa dispatch
to the Herald states that Jenkins
passed through Green Castle last
evening with roo mounted infantry
in the direction of Waynsboro.
> The rebels are reported to have 10
pieces of artillery.
With their large force they occupy
the South bank of the Potomac be-
tween Cumberland and Harper's
Ferry Rhodes has 10000 men at
Williamsport.
Opinions in official circles at Har-
risburs is that the rebels have serious
deigns on Baltimore, their move
ments indicate this, and fears are
entertained for the safety of THAT city.
800 Rebel Cavalry fred MERGERS
burg in several places.
A Chambersburg dispatch says If
the rebels remain where they are we
may expect a fight OF Tuesday
The rebels are securing the count
ry for horses, and have got about
1000 head of cattle and 1000 horses.
jenkins left Greencastle tonight
with eight days ratons, on forag-
ing expedition.
HARRIsBURG, June 81. A dispatch
received here late this evening, states
that the rebel cavalry in force, is
within s miles of Gettysburg, and
had crossed South Mountain, evident
ly advancing east to attack the Nor
thern Central Railroad. An ample
force is prepared to resist the attack.
New York, June williamsburg
dispatches to. night, contain the fol-
lowing:
The rebels are reported 40, 600
strong at Hagerstown, and tortlIy-
ing. -,
Milroy's headquarters are still at
Bloody Run. The troops here are
expecting marching orders immed-
lately. 1t is feared that Ewell is in
Williamsport, but the opinion here
is that he is not at that point, unless
Lee is about to cross below. Heavy
rains may have raised the Potomac
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Gov. Curtin tonight received a
dispatch from Cham bersburg, stating
that Jenkins had arrived at Way
nesboro, and threw out pickets 5
miles this side, but withdrew them
this morning.
No information at Waynesboro of
rebel infantry being at Hagerstown.
Jenkins has been plundering horses
among the mountains.
Gen. Couch received adispatch to-
night confirming the report Of the
rebel cavalry at Gettysburg.
BALTIMORE, June 81, Noon. The
rebels made their appearance at
Frederick, about 5 o'clock yesterday
evening, and about 7 O clock g. body
of cavalry reached Monococy bridge,
i miles this side of Frederick.
The rebels parolcd all the sick in
hospitals, and every government
employee.-They searched stables
for horses, Selling all marked ~.
S."
A very large force of rebel infantry
cavalry and artillery crossed at An
tietam during yesterday. Refugees
say they number from 10000 but
pickets report them at Is, 900.
Earthworks are being erected ar
ound the west and north sides Of
Baltimore, thus completing the chain
of Notifications. A line of fortlfica
tons has been erected within the
city, extending from the east to the
southwestern extremity Of the city.
They will be defended by Union
League men, who are being armed
By General Shenck.
The uuioa men feel entirely con-
fdent that the rebels will not be SO
rash as to attempt a raid in that
direction. Disloyal persons among
US are evidently uneasy, and begin
to realize that any hostile movement
of their friends against Baltimore
might react disastrously upon them
selves.