The New York herald., 1864-08-08
Rooccupation Of Hagerstown
by Our Cavalry,
detailed Account Of tho Movements Of
the Union Troops,
Ear. Theodore o. Wilson's Dispatches.
In THE FIELp, DEPARTMENT or THE SUsouEHASSA,
Aupust 7-Eyennp. (
A BATTLE EXPECTED.

Ear. Theodore Q. Wilson's Desp atches.
In FIELD, DEPARTMENT TIVE sUsQuEHASsA,
August 7-Evenng !
EXPECTED
High authorities acquainted with the general military
cituaton in this vicinity believe that heavy engage
,nent will come of at Sharpsburg Boonsboro,
che old Antetam battle field, or perhaps further up
cowards Gettysburg. The movements Of our and
che enemy's forces indicate such a result.
REREIs coNcENrRATISG-rRiNG HEARD
Certain it is the enemy concentrating for some, per-
hapa, desperate strategic purpose. report Is in
circulation that of engagement has already
occurred firing heard yesterday in the direction
where it probable General Crooks command may be
at this time.
OPPORTUNITIES.
During the last two days 1ne opportunities have been
Cost which, il used, might have resulted in successful
attacks the cnemy's and fanks Thcy were lost
because Of lack of force for the venture. What pity
St is that Generals Couch and Cadwaader not then
armies in themselves, to make the attacks, and thus
oatisy the expectations Of the uninated OF all parts
Had had only one-hfth OF that force kept in
accountable dleness elsewhere the crossing Williams
por and the occupation Of Hagerstown would have been
prevented.
BoyDs CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE.
Colonel w. H. Boyd, with cavalry force made recon.
osance this afternoon towards Hagersrown for tho pur
Tose, if possible or developing the suemv's strength
ekedadde Of citizens, with their Stock towards Gettys
burg. is great
REBEL COMMANDER.
report comes TO through who arrived at
shippensburg from vlliamsport and who has been in
and out or the rebel nes that the rebels said Lopgsect
would command the next advnnce.
HAGERsTowS, August 7-Evening.
We occupy Hagerstown with cavalry tonight.
Our Special Washington Despatch.
WARRINGTON August Z, 1854.
Tho result f recent operations and reconnoissances
upon the Upper Potomac been to show that the rebel
force operating there is only Eary's command, and 10
iscred the reports that they had been extensively
fnforced preparatory TO making serious attempt at tn
vasion SO far only comparatively small parties have
crossed the Potomac for radng and robbng purposes
while the main force has been engaged in gathering the
srops in the Shenandoah valley.
It is understood that General Sheridan will take
and OF all the forces In the field operating against the
remains IN command OF the department. General Torbet
IAkes command of the cavalry orce.
1t Is settled that General Hooker Is not to have com
nd Al present. But will hsve leave Of absence visit
AAs relations in New York.
Reported Rebel Movement ON Wheeliux.
BALTIMORE, August 7-945P. II
is reported here that force Of rebels crossing
che Potomac yesterday beyond Hancock and going
IN the direction Of Wheeling. The authority says
shat Early has been, Is being, reinforced by Long
streets corps, and that Wheeling the point TO be aimed
at. We have ascertAining the reliability ol
ehis report, but think IL is rather unreabla
VAe Anticipated Battle.
WASHINGTON, August Z, 1904
After careful investigation Of rumors and inquiry
at tho military headquarters IN this CITY, 1t has been
ascertaned beyond doubt ths< there has been
siderable contest fought in the neighborhood d the old
Antietam battle ground to six O'Clock this evening
This made certain by the fact that have elcgraphc
communication with Hagerstown and that tho military
operator there his usual dispatches addressed to these
headquarters during the day. has not even referred to
rvmor Of battle.
difficult 70 ascertain where the rebels postel
But the impression among military men hero Is that
collision will take place Mddetown sbous twelve
miles north OF Frederick. .@
General Hunter has beon superHc me raj Sheri-
dan In command OF the army operat ID the Upper Pc.
fomac
Major General Couch has returned from Ptsburg, and
Is at his headquarters in this city.
OPCR hTyOTg or CEN. UREHTsC COWNAYD.