Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-07-11
Between BOOnsbOrO' and Ha-
gerstOEn.
His Force in Line Of Battle
Battle Expected Every Hour,
SITUATION AT HARPER'S FERRY
GEN. NAGLEE IN COMMAND.
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
MrnnrrprrRY Mn Inlr
Special to the Times:

Special TO the Times: &
The number Of wagons destroyed by our
cavalry is over 500. Buford destroyed
200 on Monday, and Dahlgreen 170 on
Sunday. Saturday and Sunday they
burned between 200 and 300. Fully one
third the transportation of the rebel army
has been destroyed, and the damage to
them of fully twice what they are able to
carry out of Pennsylvania. g..
On Saturday the enemy pressed our cav
airy to BOonsboro', and on Sunday threw
a few shells into the place. Buford then
dismounted, his horses being very much
exhausted, and fought the rebels for two
hours, driving them clear back to Ante
tam Creek.
From a captured letter, we learn that
the enemy is trying to get a portion of
their forces and their wounded across the
river.
A special to the Tribune, dated from the
front, July 9th, says that intelligence has
Just been received concerning the cavalry
fight of yesterday near Hsgerstown, with
a portion of Stuart's forces, supported by
infantry, which trok up a strong position
in the woods south Of the town. After de-
termined resistance on their part, the ar
rival of General Buford towards night,
resulted in gallant charge by our men.
The 9TH Michigan distinguished itself
particularly, driving them from the woods.
Our forces occupied the ground first
chosen by the rebels. WI
We lost from so to 100 killed. The en-
emy lost.abOut equally, with an addition
of about 80 prisoners. f-'
General Fitzpatrick, enormously report
ed killed, charged the enemy in person,
and drove them at least three miles. -a,
One thousand prisoners passed through
Frederick on their way to Baltimore to-
day. Among them are several officers.
News from the Upper Potomac is
more encouraging 1t is almost certain
that Lee will be brought to battle this side
Of the river, and under great disadvan-
tages. ea-
1t is ascertained that Lee has only man
aged to cross his wounded and part Of his
Pennsylvania spoils, he having SO far as
is known no bridge, but large number Of
boats. --rr
The two armies, at last accounts, were
not more than ten miles apart, General
4 Lees army stretching from HagerstoWn
to Williamsport, and Meade's being upon
the march from BOOnsborO, on two roads
toward him. Our telegraph is already
four miles beyond Boonsboro, our advance
| being at that point. 79E-
SHIPPENsBURG, Pa, July 8.
] % The armies of Generals Meade and Coucl
are rapidly concentrating in front Of. tht
Army Of Virginia. The headquarters Of
General Couch are here tonight. -='aa
News to-day from Waynesburg showi
that portion of Lees army is only three
miles from the forces Of General Smith
The enemy's cavalry paid a flying visit to
day to Greencastle, probably for the puT
pose Of watching movements and gather
ing supplies. % .-.-.
Lees headquarters are still believed t
be at Hsgerstown. .... go 7
Exciting events are likely to take plGcl
during the next two days.
BOOEsBORO', MD., July Q.
No active operations on our front o-day
After the cavalry fight Of yesterday, tn
enemy drew in their forces towards IIa
gerstown, and formed in line on the ele
waited g.ound from FunkstoWn, on tn
right bend Of the river, and below vii
Transport on the left, thus uncovering tn
ShepardstoWn crossing.
Scouts and accommodating parties repOr
Lee entrenehing his front, drawing ammu
milton from his train on the Virginia side
and making general preparations for an
other battle.
1t is contradicted tonight that we hav
force in Lees line Of retreatin Virginia
1t is not likely a general battle viii b
delivered tomorrow. 7EFatr " -...