The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
MOVEMENTS OF HIOOKER,S
ARMY,

NFw YORK, June 16. 1t is ascertained
that Hooker left the station near Falmouth,
on the morning of the 18th, and proceed
ed towards Dumfries, where there was a
rest for the night. Early on Monday
morning they proceeded on the road to
Fairfax Station, where they probably ar
rived on Monday night.
Previous to the departure of Hooker
the Sixth corps, which lay on both sides
of the river below Fredericksburg, pro-
ceeded northward, and reached the vicin-
ity of Dumfries on Sunday night
Belle Plain and Acquia Creek were
evacuated, and all public property has been
shipped or otherwise secured
The effects destroyed were such as were
not worth removing.
Up to Monday morning our army held
the line of the Rappahannock, from Banks
to Kelly's Ford, the rear being protected
by sufficient troops to hold the ehemy at
bay should they attempt to recross the
river below.
Sunday evening cannonading was heard
in the direction of Thoroughtare Gap
thought to be an effort OF the rebels to
cross in force.
SECOND DISPATCH.
NEW York, June l6 1t is ascertained
that the main portion of the Army Of the
Potomac have retired from the line of the
RappahanuOck - movement rendered
necessary by that of the enemy. AL the
wounded "a large number have been
brought away, and transferred to hospitals
in the vicinity of Washington.
Tho yrbaraokOutc of Can =,
supposed to be near Or at Thoroughfare
Gap.
a battle was also in progress at Win
chester yesterday. Result unknown.
Gen. Milroy repuleed Eweli on Saturday,
and said he could hold out until reinforce
ments reached him. If unable to sustain
his position, he would have TO fall bach. on
the line to Ro'nney, as the Harper's Fer
~ and MartlnsbErg loads are hell by the
enemy.
The estimates of the rebel force in the
Valley are so wide apart that they can
form no data for any conclusion
No damage was done to the Baltimore
and Oiio railroad as far as known. No
cars CT locomotives on the line are expos
ed to capture. Orders we're sent to the
exposed front yesterday, and no less tl,an
seventy locomotives and | 200 cars were
brought TO Baltimore in safety Asa
precautionary measure no trains will be
ran beyond Harper's Ferry for the pre-
sent.
PHILADELPHIA, June l5.-The Evening
Buiajss publishes the following news:
From dispatches received at Pennsyl-
vania Railroad C0mpany's Office, 8 des-
patch received to-day from Balloons sta
ton on Northern Central Railroad, says
Gen. Tyler had retreated from Martins
burg at eight O'Clock last evening, and
that our force ut Winchester had probably
been captured.
The enemy is in force, probably 10000
strong, at Hagers5own.
The despalch adds that danger is great,
as the enemy are advancing in heavy
force.
A private dispatch states that the rebels
appeared near Chambersburg this MORN
ing, and it is probable that the place has
already been occupied by them
A dispatch from Green Castle, Pa, da-
ted half past 10 "A. NJ, reports as follows:
Our troops are now passing :ere in re-
treat from Hagerstown to Chambersburg.
Hagerstown has been evacuated and the
rolling stock of the railroad and all stores
have been removed.
Rumor fixes the rebel force at 10000,
but this is probably exaggerated.