Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-11

After crossing, they succeeded In checking
the advance of the enemy and held htm here n
long time About 10 a m desperate attack
repulsed, and notwfth standing they Repeatedly
tried TO dislodge our men from the position
they could not succeed. Their loss here was
very heavy, our men having the advantage OF
rifles, while they had only. carbines I After
fighting till 3 p. m, a heavy body of the enemy,
four regiments. were discovered to be moving
on our left flank having crossed the river some
distan ce below; and, in consequence, our troops
had to abandon their position and fall back,
the enemy following about three miles. but
without inficting much damage. Our loss in
the action is said to be about 1000 In killed,
wounded, and prisoners.
Gen. Tyler was in command Of some one
nunafea Gays men, and how he got captured
The enemy levied q tax on MiddIetown OF
S2u,OOo, ana tne women are reported as having
been insulted, their clothes, etc. stolen, and
numerous other outrages committed
They are believed to be Ewell's corps, and
are now reported to be marching on Washing
They set fire to the depot at Frederick, and
barn close by.
! a battery, engaged on our side. having nm
favorable ground on which to maneuver, was
not so effective as it otherwise would have
been.
BALrIMoRR, July 10.-Some 400 wounded
haSs arrived during the aay and are now
The l4th New Jersey suffered very severely.
They were on the left Of the line when the en-
emy appeared on their flank.
The reports from the line Of the Northern
Central Railroad are somewhat confused, and
probably exaggerated. The enemy are report
ed to have struck the Northern Central Rail-
mp the track. They also burnt the bridge nc
Ashland, and, report says, the Ashland iron
works, very extensive establishment
Seven p. NIT is reported that the advance
of a rebel cavalry force is within ae ven miles
OF this city on the York road.
BALTIMORE, July 1916 p. m.-The Northern
Central railroad, as before reported, has been
cut between Timoneum and Cockeysville, and
bridge is reported as now burning, supposed
to be the bridge at the Ashland works.
The hridee acrns. Gnnrowdar creek 10 also
burnt. The bridge at Hanover Junction is also
reported burnt The trains and engines were
ali sent down the road, and it Is believed all
have thus far escaped.
stropg-probably An exaggeration-crossed tho
Northern Central railroad, above Cockeys-
vile, this forenoon, gong toward the Philadel-
phia railroad. They expected to reach there
| before night, and cut that road or destroy one
of the bridges; but it Is hoped the force now
| guarding the road in that direction VIII be
strong enough to drive the raiders away.
There are many wild rumors again afioat
this afternoon, but confidence in the ability Of
our forces to hold the city is gaining strength,
and, as consequence, there is less excitement
Among the rumors just started is one that a
portion of the rebel force which, engaged Gen.
ton railroad, near Laurel factory but this, 1t is
thought, is incorrect. At all events, the tele-
graph line to Warrington is as yet uninter-
rupted and il is belle ed the troops are in such
position by this time as to effectually protect
our comm unications with Washington.
As matter Of precaution, the valuables,
records, DO, Of our banks and other institu.
tions have heen placed on board a steamer in
the harbor for safety.
The report seems to be well founded that .
portion Of the force were this evening WITHIN
seven miles Of the city, on the York road: but
1t is not believed they will attempt to enter it.
or that they are by any means in suf1eiens
force to do so, should they feel disposed TO
make the effort. 81"
As the hours pass by, and each of the many
apprehensions prove to be unfonnded, the con-
fdences of our citizens becomes more firmly
established, and at this present writing very
little apprehension whatever is entertained for
the safety of this city from the threatened
raid -- ~. ts.-g ~ r1f
1t is believed that the forces which were re-
ported to be moving in the direction OF the
Philadelphia railroad have retraced their steps;
certainly they nave not struck that road az yet.
and If they venture near either OF the bridges
this side OF the Susquehanna, they will be se-
yerely punished, as sextensivepreparahons are
made to meet them.
.a. The Rebels 4O, 900 Strsns. co.
HARRIsBURG, July 1a-10.30 p. MA reliable
dispatch received here estimates the strength
Of the enemy at 10000, the most Of which is now
in Maryland -... ,-,-.. .,7. ~
PHILADELPHIA, July 1O-The War Depert.
ment has authorized General Couch to muster
in by companies, with the express under.
standing that the term of service of theone hun.
dred davs men is to be reckoned from regi.
mental muster. BY order Of the Governor. -
r. BIDDLE ROBERTS, Col. and a. A. G.,
READING, Pa, July 10--An immense meet.
ing was held here this afternoon, ana rHe ORA.
nization OF full regiments is going on rapidly
with no doubt Of success. : ..f''
Another meeting is now organized in Penn
Square, amid great enthusiasm.
Public opinion is oyerw helmingly in favor
OF a sweeping CONSUMPTION of every man be-.
tw cen the ages OF 16 and 40 toput down the
rebellion at onoe -.- ~. - -
?, Col. Seward not Prisoner and Unhurt.
The Secretary OF State has received the fol.
lowing despatch from Gen. Wallace: ~ =
ELLiCoTTs Mills, July IO.--Hon oWs. B.
Segard, Secretary Of State: have the pleasure
Of contradicting my statement of last night.
Colonel Seward is not prisoner, and am
now told is unhurt He behaved with rare,
gallantry. LEW WALLACE,
~. Major General Commanding.