The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-07-18
From the Potomac Army.

w ASIINGTON, July IZII.-A ueo-
patch from Headquarters dated eight
O. clock this evening, says all squlet.
1t does not seem that the enemy
has crossed the river, nor that he
can or will cross without giving bat
tie. There has been a heavy rain
for three hours.
New York, July 18th. A special
to the World, dated Frederick, 18th,
says it is reported that Lee has
brought his forces together on a
tongue of land below or near ford,
which strengthens the belief Of a
general and desperate atfray to-mor-
row or Wednesday.
SMppensJwg, Pa, July 1.-THE
position of the rebel army was def
nitely stated at Headquarters to-day.
Long strects forces were at Shep-
pardstown, Ewell's at Hagerstown,
and Hills between Hagerstown and
WiIliamsport. Their estimated force
is from $4,000 to 10000, with about
$50 pieces of artillery.
1t is rumored that Beauregard has
large force near the Upper Potomac
to cooperate with Lee.
Gov. Curtin intends being with
this army when it is called upon to
cross the river.
The invasion has probably cost
Franklin and adjoining counties ST.
10000.
Headquarters A,my Potomac, July
12M.-The rebels have fell back to-
wards Williamsport, and reconnols-
sances report that they are throwing
up entertainments within 2 miles Of
Hagerstown.
A scout from Winchester yester-
day reports the enemy moving an
other pontoon train and train Of
ammunition to Williamsport.
Neac York, July 12.-Harrisburg
dispatches to the Herald, says intel
ligence from Loudon, on Sunday,
states the enemy are pressed in trent
and on both TANKS by Meade, who
new holds them tightly where they
are. The Potomac has not fallen.
1t is raining tonight.
GreencasHe, July, 18th, via Cham
bersburg The corps of Ewell and
Hill returned and occupied Hagers-
town at two o'cl k yesterday. They
have strong picket force four miles
this side Of the town. Hills corps
passed through town taking the
Gettysburg turnpike. Capt. Boyd
with one company of cavalry got
within one mile and a half of Ha-
gerstown on the national road, when
he discovered a large body of rebel
infantry moving into that town by
way of the Williamsport road. Fir
ing was heard to-day in the direction
of Clear Spring and Gettysburg,
probably occasioned by our troops
driving in the enemy's outposts.-
There is no good reason known for
Lees army evacuating Hagerstown,
and then reoccupying it within few
hours. with the same troops, unless
he was disappointed in his facilities
for crossing the river.
Philadelphia, July 15,-The En-
quirer has a special from BooDsboro
of the 18th, stating our forces are
steadily advancing and are in sight
of the rebels. The enemy made an
attempt to turn our right near Ha-
gerstown. but were repulsed.
Frederick, Nd, July 12th.-Ac-
counts from the front represent Lee
as surrounded at or near Williams
port Our 9Th corps occupy Hagers-
town, and 18th corps Funkstown.-
We are rapidly pushing Lee to the
river. Gen. Kelley is reported on
the Virginia side Of the Potomac to
stop the progress of Lee. The best
information shows the rebels have
not crossed, but got over most of
their wounded. and rc-crossed their
ammunition.