Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-07-14
REBELS DRIVEN OUT
OF FREDERICK!
Large Rebel Hauls Of Hor-
ses, Cattle &c.
Sensation RumOrS of Capture of
Washington.
&C., &C., &c.

l1ANRE DE TRACE July Il.
There is no doubt Of the capture of
Gen. Franklin, which is confirmed by
Lieut.. Col. Michell Inspector Of the 9th
corps, who was present at the time, and
afterwards escaped.
The rebels have destroyed 450 feet Of
Gunpowder bridge, including the draw,
and 500 feet more were partially destroy
ed, the strong pieces and cross ties being
burned. The repairerS expect TO finish
their work within four days, but may
REQUIRE q week The construction train
which started this morning for Gunpow-
der bridge and Magnolia, returned safely
this evening-the railroad and telegraph
men having accomplished their objects.
The steamer Lancaster, which started
last night for Baltimore, has been ordered
back tonight, tits probable the steam
er Maryland will also be used by the
government for the transportation of
troops.
The rebels only destroyed a dozen of
the telegraph poles at Magnolia.
PHILADELPHIA, July -.
The widest rumors are afloat here Of
the capture Of Washington, &C,
NEW 1 OkA, q uig -.
There is probablyno truth in the Phil
adelphia story about the capture Of
Washington.
BALTIMORE, July u.
We have nothing from Washington
but idle street rumors No dispatches,
no papers. no train. The American has
| received information from Frederick
that Yesterday the rebels were again
driven out Of that city, and that the
| old flag again waves over 1t.
About nine o'clock yesterday morning
q division Of Coles cavalry came dash
| ing in. Fighting took place in the
| streets between our troops and small
rebel guard left there of only one hun
dred men.
The rebel captain was killed, and the
balance of the rebels drive out, and
pursued in the direction Of Monocacy.
The rebels had demanded contribution
Of $4,000 in greenbacks.
| A committee Of citizens was appointed
to negotiate with them for the safety Of
persons and property, and peldge was
finally given that if the money was PAID
none would be molested either in person
or property, which pledge was kept, anC
the money paid down.
The only property destroyed was The
Government stables, which were fire(
on Sunday, 81
During the time the rebels were Ii
possession their for aging parties wer
sent out into the country to secur
horses and cattle, and came in witt
large droves OF cattle, pigs and sheer
At times the main streets of Frederick
were literally filled with horses and cat
tie all of which were driven down t
|, the fords, and sent across into Vii
! ginia.
Our informant states that he came {
, the city by the Baltimore Pike, and tn
; only rebels he met on the road wer
{ some fifteen cavalry near Carrolrs Ma
I nor, fourteen miles from Baltimore
They enquired of him if he knew any
, thing OF the whereabouts of Bradle
Johnson's cavalry. He replied he di
7 not, butshortly after learned that Joht
d son had crossed the pike at Carroll
d Manor at 9 O'Clock yesterday mornin
! with an immense train of capture
horses going towards the Potomac.
. he had command of the raiders liz th
= vicinity it may be presumed they hay
: all gone towards the Potomac. TT
d rebels did very slight damage to Il
J. Monocacy Iron Bridge. 1t was t.
e strong The conductor of the 8 o'cloc
IS Washington train reported that the
had been no lighting up to the time
left, at 3 quarter to one o'clock. I'll
e telegraph was cut.
d learn from Annapolis Junction TIL
d the rebels obtained possession of Il
I road al Beltsville and Bludensburg abeV
Z seven O'Clock, and up to the latest adv
Z ces still held IT, amusing themselves
DC destroying bridges and tearing up Il
track. They are said to be in conside
able force.
= Troops Going 30 washington.