The New York herald., 1863-07-15
Mr.. J. C. WILSON'S DESPATCH

HAOERsTOwN, MO. July IA, 1905
General Ice, with almost his entiro army had crossed
the Potomac river by daylight this morning. The enemy
passed by fordng and on floating bridges
Lot mo explain. On Monday morning lott Grceucastle
with the intention OF going TO Hagcrstown Al this time
the Union forces In HaRerstown also Green
castle; but, unknown TO mo- they were 10 force be-
tween these two places. I was captured aud
takeu prisoner by q portion OF Stuarts cavalry.
when within three miles Of Hagerstown. I was imme.
datey taken to the headquarters of General Stuart
Thore saw Generals Fi,xhugh Lee Robinson Rhodes and
several others On finding who was General stuart
ordered that be treated with tho most distinguished
consideration.
About six O'Clock last evening, tho Union forces under
General Fitzpatrick. out from Hagerstown and A.
tackled the rebel position the Hsgerstown and other
roads, The Union cavalry charged with great gal anty
but were not successful in driving the from their
position, which high ridge, the being for
tilted with breastworks for miles along The en-
gagement was very spirited affair. the whole ar
1t from the top Of house. The rebels fought well with
small until hard pressed and then opened with ar
tilery. Tho artillery firing was not long continued
Night coming on the Union forces ceased their dem
stratons against tho euemys works. aud retired back
towards Hagerstown.
On inquiry found the rebel loss 70 be quite light
The enemy captured one captain, who was wounded
After the Hght, and amid mud and darkness, Iwas
taken to wiamsport. Here again treated IN the
most kindly manner.
While think of Il will mention here that in the agh
referred TO the enemy employed only dsmounted ca.
valry, men Of General Robnsous brigade and three
pieces Of artillery YET necessary, tins cavalry force
could have been supported BY General Johnsons infantry
command, which was 10 position the williams
port pike.
On arriving at my place Of confinement found
sn~- .x.
ing commenced Saturday afternoon Previous 70 this
the enemy had succeeded in constructing kind OF ra
which resembles q floating bridge. The wounded, Who
had bccn placed In houses used hospitals at williams.
port, wore put In ambulanoes and over then 10,
lowed the ammunition train. Some Of the wagons went
BY the ford for must be stated the rebel crossed
10 two columns, one on the bridge and one
through tho water. The was conducted In tho
most orderly Tho Southern troops arc In no man.
ner dsmoraized they eager for fresh encounters
Tho principal part Of tho rebel Infantry crossed yssssr
day. In order TO blind the Unionists enemy bua
long line OF high earthworks built camp nres and during
all the heavy rain that fell during the night drsuchsd -
they were with rain their and marched 70
wiiiiamsport and crossed before daylight
At about sx O'Clock this morning nothing but ono
brigade Of infantry remained on this side With this
we're few pieces Of artillery.
got away from the enemy AT daylight this morning.
General fitzpatrick left Haserstown at an early hour
this morning and attacked the rebel brigade on
this side. brisk nsht ensued, tho enemy
holding his position for a long time. He was
enough TO be supported II necessary from tho op
posite bank These again crossing the for ihas
purpose, do not knew wha, the finale OF this last
ngnt and think Il very probable the enemy left Tits
side all together, inking his raft with him
IN conclusion, let mo remarkable think General
Lees army has been defeated although ths campaign Of
invasion has ended in the stated. write this
from facts, without being Influenced by any other con-
sideratiOns other than desire report The pure and
simple truth known TO be the truth from actual observs
iicu and unpregudiccd criticism OF What saw sud
heard.
General Longstrce Is no, dead but ooce more safely ON
the sacred soil Of virginia. The enemy found scod
fording place for crossing
General Hampton is recovering from his wound.
THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON.
wAsmsoroS, July IL, issa
This has been gloomy day IA Washington the tvous
an,icpa,ious o baggiue the whoc Of Lees army Ncrc
this afternoon disipaied by the oci, Information tina,
the rcbei army had escaped and succeeded In crossing
the Potomac without another battle and leaving IN our
hands ouy about fifteen hundred prisoners ana ,wo
pieces OF artillery.
The disappointment aggravated by the ,,,.,repeo
ccnng every hour o. The Increasing vim encc a tho
le'pe y New YORK ard hc spreading cf the ,scheaous
spirit among the towns q England. Noshi,a ESQ
h's ben thought or t,sed og hero to-day.
Much chaern express otlcal c.rvles al Gceess,
f.4fs IA Attf gnd