Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-19
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Rumored Movements Of Lre-No part .
his Force Across the Rappahannock-
The Union Army Prepared TO Meet ANY
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Rumored Movements Of L~e-No part .
his Force Across the Rappahannock-
The Union Army Prepared TO Meet Auy
Movement
The New York Tribune has the subioined
dispatch:
WASHINGTON, Aug. l7.-From the Army of
the Potomac We have the following, dated
August 10:
Deserters report movement of portions of
Lees army in the direction of Dumfries. for
the purpose OF thanking Gen Meade on the left
Scouts report, however, that all is quiet as 70
any movement.
The rebels are engaged in thro wing up earth .
works. Partof Longstreet's corps are at United
states Ford. proper dis position OF our forces
has been made 10 prevent any advance of the
enemy.
August 17.-Eyery thing continues auiet. The
rumor that Lee bad crossed II portion of his
force over the Rappahannock, has been proved
untrue by our cavalry. The army holds itself
in READINGS IS 10 move at q moments notice. so
that any attempt on the part of Lee 70 advance
Will be promptl' met.
The following is from the Herald:
Reconnaissance of the II ebels in Force
Probable Esacuation of CuIpeper and
GordonSyille by the Enemy.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Va, Aug. ia colored drummer deserted
from Gen. Lees army yesterday tore noon, and
came within our lines. He reports that on
Wednesday morning the whole of Gen. Lees
army, with the exception OF Gen. A. p. Hills
the Fredericksburg road. He also con firms the
stories Of the Generalization Of the North Oar.
olina, Tennessee and Alabama troops Those
from North Carolina in Hills corps have openly
revolted, and swear they will fight no longer
The Mississippi troops are clamorous 70 be
sent home. s.r-. s-tz.
The contrahand deserter's story OF The move
ments Of the rebel troops is fully confirmed by
large force OF rebel infantry and cavalry, with
some artillery, made its appearance on the
south bank OF the Rappahannock. above Fall
mouth Another story is that they crossed at
Fredericksburg on Friday night but con-
slider the report Of their crossing highly i'm.
probable. A5'i + II II sss-s - J .a : =
] 1t is not generally thought that Lee intends
to make any violent demonstrations by this
movement towards Fredericksburg; but rather
that he is making show OF strength in our
front to deter US from sending troops to
Charleston harbor or elsewhere.
Gen. Humphreys, who is temporarily in
command OF the army, is fully aware Of the
rebel movements, it not of their designs; and
l may say, without trespassing upon forbidden
ground, that such disposition OF our own forces
have been made as will llcheckmate any con-
templaled coup de main on their part
The news from the front this morning is
cheering, inasmuch as IL points to the terrni-
nation. OF our term OF non action. We are all
momentarily expecting orders to pull up stakes
and vauose the rancho. E2
! Heavy firing has been distinctly heard since
three O'Clock this morning in asoutheasterly
direction, apparently in the neighborhood Of
Banks's or Tinted States Ford, or possibly as
far away as fredericksburg The firing is
rapid and constant
6 ! Rebel Reconneissance in Force.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Th.s morning the
enemy made u demonstration on the left Of our
army, and heavy cannonad ens ued fer some
time. No intelligence concerning the re esults
have reached Washington TO day; but it is be-
lieyed that the movement was nothing more
than a reconnaissance in force for the purpose
Of feeling our position
: Lee army is reported TO he moving in a
southeasterly course, and there can be no doubt
thai that the region about Culpeper and Cor.
dons vile will soon be entir-1 ytevacuated by
the 'efssmy-Herdfd dispatch. So tS = =