The Shasta courier., 1864-07-16
Latest by Telegraph.

l1e star says sAiImicHiuS On t1sc fsucA-
vile road commenced at an early hour this A.
~, and was followed by an advance of the
rebel force to a point about four miles west
of Tenlytown. Their progress on the road
was stopped and they disappeared in some
o.ber direction. Subsequently we heard them
skirmishing betheen ii and II o'clock on
and around the Seventh street turnpike, near
Clagget's farm and the residence OF p
Blair. 1t is reported TO day that the rebels
burned Blair's residence. Ttere were 500
infantry IN force encamped at Rockville last
night, though panic stricken refugees arriv-
ing to-day from Edwards Ferry report them
in large numbers, rarlously estimated from
Il, 900 to 80. 600 Breckenridge issbelieved
to be in command of their advance in this
direc ion Imboden commands cavalry now
hanging around our fortifcations. All quiet
in front of our picket lines upon what is
known as tue river road, up to noon to-day.
The Star says the numbers and purposes OF
the rebels is confusedly conflicting. 1t Is
said the rebel force is not OF weight sufficient
10 undertake any serions attack ON the fortl'
tieaiions of Washington, and 1t Is not their
purpose to do 81. On the contrary, we have
just receieed the following from a source
which, on repeated occasions. has had the
earlst and most accurate informaton,of the
rebel movements in Virginia: The rebel ar
my for the invasion of Maryland down the
Valley is As 900 strong. including 5000 cav
airy. under Breckinridge. Rawson, lmboden
and McCausland. Longstreet was at Cor
donsville on Tuesday last with additional
forces to join the rebel army of INVASION
The purpose of the army is to attempt the
capture Of Washington by surprise. The
Virginia Central railroad has been repaired
and is now in running order from Richmond
to Staunton. In the fight at Aldie, Mosehy
captured 81 Of our cavalrymen, killed 21 and
captured one II FOUNDER. kinchilles com
mand of one company is operating near Far
fax Court House and near Occoquan.
Larer dispatch says up to quarter past two
the state Of affairs in vicinity of Rabbits
Ranch p. O. continued about same. During
A. NJ. there has been no general engagement
but cavalry skirmishing going on at intervals.
Enemy not made made appearance anywhere
within range of our guns so far, and shown
no disposition to do so.
New York, l2th.-Raiders destroyed all
lines of telegraph on Turnpike between Phil
adelphia and Baltimore.
World prints the following private letter I:
Lexington, l2th.-Y esterday we marched
at midday being quickened in our advance by
sound of Cooks guns engaged with McCaus-
land, who held the place. they defended it
with great obstinacy, burned bridges and
playing on hills as we came up, with shells.
Bushwhackers firing from behind every tree.
This madness on their part. as We had beaten
them before, being joined by Generals Cook S
and Morrill,, were now of course able 10 whip
them again. 1t seems, however, McCaus
land was waiting for Breckenridge, who had
been detailed with his division from Lee IS
army, to drive us back, or at least hold US be-
tween there and Richmond, or Lynohburg,
whichever we strike for. Supposed plan as
to put the broken brigades of Valley under
Imboden, jenkins, Mandeville, jackson, Me
| Causland, Jones, &C., and rallied together
upon division of Lees veterans, then give
us another trial for Valley, This A. NJ. we
| destroyed The Virginia Military Institute.
To. o.morrow We move at dayl ght, but have no
idea in what direction. Our situation is
pressing and critical and if Lee is not fully
employed by Grant he can sead down troops
enough via Lynchburg Ra lroad t ovcrwhelml
us: but if Grant will hold ali Lees forces in
| Richmond. the column will make rebel CAPT
tai untenable in . few days, cutting off last
main artery of supplies
| Baltimore. l4tn.-W ashington Chronicle
to-day SAYS: Rebels first made their appear
ance at Colesyille, north of Washington, al
p. NJ. llth. Informant says from what he
could learn the rebel force on the north side
of the Potomac consists Of Johnson's, Early 4
and Hills divisions. Saw most of johnson 5
and Early's mea pass through Cslesvile
when they came into Maryland. nearly all
on foot, but they picked up nearly all the
| horses in the country, and now most OF them
are mounted. Johnston took the road east
from CoIesvile towards Beltsviile. Early S
| division moved towards Washington on 7th
street road 1t was understood that IL lrs
division also marched towards Washington
on line west OF Early. Our informant con
versed with several officers, and thinks il
wasn't the intention to take Washington. but
to distract the attention of Grant from Rich
mond. Johnston had pieces of artillery.
hut informant didn't see any with Early.
Tuesday A. NJ. II pickets of Johnston's and
Early S divisions firel into each other through
mistake, near Coesviile. +. Z. Blair res
idence was headquarters for re els viii e in
the'vieinHy. Nothing there was disturbed,
owing to former friendly relations between
Rreckinridge and the owner. Several wound
ed were left at his hou e. Residence OF
Montgomery Blair burnt, with all its con-
| tents. At an early hour yesterday A VI
rebels fell book from position north of fortifi'
cations at Teniytown to Rockville, closely
pursued By our cavalry. These engaged the
enemy throughout the day with varying sue
cess. r ,ckvil was in ur possession hail
dozen times, but reinf, rcements would reach
enemy and they would re-occupy it until our
turn came again. Such was the fighting IN
the vicinity of Rockville Yesterday. Neither
party gained any decided advantage.
Philadelphia, l4tn.-A special to the En-
aurer dated Washington. this A. NJ. says
The enemy hegan to retreat across the 70
tomac at midnight. They had held Rock
vile, five miles from the Potomac, as base
This A. NJ. onr forces started IN pursuit.
They are carrying their plunder as we'll as
impressed citizens, with them. Our losses
| altogether will not exceed 500. We made
considerable captures.