Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-08
TELEGRAPHlC NEWS.
THE INVASION.
Movements Of the Rebels-Variety Of Con.
flicting Rumors-A Great Battle lmmi-
nemt
The Rebels 1t Hagerstswn sending up
Signal Rockets.

The Rebels at Hagerstswn sending up
Signal Rockets
HARRISBURG, August6 t6-Numerous rumors
are anoat regarding the rebel invasion, but
very few can be traced to any reliable source.
We still have communication With Green
castle, and dispatches thence indicate no ex-
citement, and refer to no forces OF rebels in
sucn close proximity as rumors place them to
It lie still certain, however, that the rebels
hold HagerstOwn. Yesterday they advanced
small force to Middleburg.a point north of
the State line, and between which and Hagers-
town their toraging parties are reported to
nave conducted themselves with great brutali-
From rumors this morning, it is evident that
this force has been withdrawn from Middle.
burg, and once more posted at Hagerstewn,
where the rebels evidently pause in their pro-
gress for reinforcements. The fact that they
were signalling by rockets last night at Hagers-
town is an Indication that there is either force
in close proximity to that place, or those in
possession OF the town desire to inform ap.
preaching parties OF their whereabouts.
The Rebels Evacuate Hagerstown and
Retreat up the Potomac.
HARR1sBURG, August GA dispatch re-
ceived here at noon, by the Cashier of the
Harrisburg Bank, from the Cashier of tie
Bank Of Chambersburg, states that the rebels
evacuated Hagerstown this morning. This
was subsequently confirmed by dispatches to
headquarters, which added that the rebels
are now retreating along the Potomac in the
direction Of Shepherdstown.
The last dispatch from the operator at Green.
castle stated that he was about to proceed to
the State line, and from thence to Hagerstown,
to open up telegraphic communication.
A Battle in Pregress-General Wright
Engaging the Enemy.
HARRISBURG, August 6.-The following dis.
patch has just been received by the Governor:
estate LINE, August 6, 10 a. m.-Heavy
musketry firing has just been heard in an
q
quiet around here. The troops of Gen. Wright
are thought to be engaged.
Retreat of the Rebels.
HARRISBURG, August 6.-Passengers by the
Cumberland Valley train, at noon, report that
the rebels have left Hagerstown, not having
committed any depredations whatever thus
far. The rebel picket line at Middleburg has
receded. The telegraph line. however, is cut
particulars. This whole movement is regarded
as feint to cover grander movement on the
Potomac, but has failed in every way.
From. Cham bersburs.
CHAMBRRsBURG, August 6-The rebels are
this side Of Hagerstown. They have made no
advance since yesterday morning.
General CadwaIIader,s Appeal to the Cit;.
Zens of Philadelphia to Volunteer
HEADQUARTERS BRANDYwINE DISTRICT,
HARRISBURG, August 6.-To the People of Phil
ddelphtd and its sfcfnity: The rebel army is
again upon the border OF our State. The Gov
ernor has called for thirty thousand volunteer
militia TO be mustered into the service OF the
State, to serve during the emergency for it's
defense. / appeal to your patriotism and State
pride to respond promptly to this call, and I
earnestly urge that you will Immediately
niZe companies, to proceed forth with to this
city. You will be furnished with transporta
ton by railroad, and on your arrival Won will
be organized into regiments, subsisted, and
sworn into the service Of the State for State
defense during the period Of the existing emer-
gency. GEO. CApwALLADRR,
Major General Commanding.
Engagement at Cumberland Mt
Information Concerning Rebel plans
Averiii Moving on Bedford.
We have received the following special dis.
patch from high official source, and are as
sured that its details are perfectly and thor
oughly reliable. Its revelations are yerv i'm
portant-Ph,ladelphia Press.
HARRISBURG, Aug. 2.-Adviees have bean
received from Allegheny county, Md, dated
August 2, which say:
Heavy firing of artillery has beer heard in
the neighborhood of Cumberland all day.
1nfol nation has been received from rebel
deserter named Walker, who says the rebel
cavalry under johnson, McCausland and Jack
son, is the party advancing on Cumberland
and this State, and they are to be Joined by
Early and 1mboden.
The whole force is to center at Cumberland
and march on Pittsburg and Wheeling Their
whole strength is about 25, 600 or 80 600. Should
they be successful, they will then match on
Cincinnati and cross into Kentucky This in
formation is received from persons whose
names it would be imprudent to mention.
The rebels have burned all the bridges on the
Cumberland turnpike, and felled trees across
the road. ~
1t was the 9Th Virginia cavalry that burned
Chambersburg. They have in several cases
ravished women on their route.
Gen. Averill will be compelled to move to-
wards Bedford in order to operate against the
rebels Averill is doing all he can.
Preparations for the Enemy
PITTaRuRG.
ley, commanding this district, (Mononganela,)
! learn that his scouts yesterday were at Oak
land, Piedmont, Cranberry Summit and Cum
berland.
At this time there are no advices or signs of
raiders west of Hagerstown.
The passes OF Laurel Ridge, through which
are all we'll guarded II they persist in the
movement westward, they will come through
Northwestern Virginia In either case Gen.
Rowley will be prepared. Scouts are out, and
we have also good batteries.
Excitement Subsidins.
BALTIMORE, August 7.-Passengers from
Harrisburg and Frederick report ali q uiet and
the excitement somewhat subsiding.
No fighting has been heard of. A dispatch
from Westminster tonight says quiet pre-.
wallis. ...f .-.. ~ I....
The Evening Bulletin, of Baltimore, was
suppressed yesterday by General Wallace for
indiscreet publications.
. The heat to. day has been intense-thermom-
eter 80.
Wheeling the Objective Point.
BALTIMORE, August Ut is reported here
that a force of rebels were crossing the Poto
mac yesterday beyond Hancock, and were
going in the direction Of Wheeling.
The same authority says that Early has
been or is being reinforced by Longstreets
corps, and that Wheeling is the point to be
aimed at There is no means Of ascertaining
the reliability OF this report 1t is probably
mere conjecture.
No Battle Yet-One Imminent.
- HARRIsBURG, August AFTER careful in.
vestigation Of rumors, and on inquiry at mill
tary headquarters in this city, 1t Is ascertained
beyond doubt that there has been no con-
siderable contest fought in the vicinity OF the
old Antietam battle ground up to six o'clock
this evening ..-z...- ....... ...-5
This is made certain by the fact that we have
telegraphic communication with Hagerstown,
and that the military operator there. in his
usual dispatches addressed to these headquar-
ters during the day, has not even referred to o
rumor of q battle tl-E-
1t is dificult to ascertain where the rebels are
posted, but the impression among the military