, 1864-07-30

last night Witnessed an enthusiasm among
the troops, and the army Ia III masntncent
condition.
FROM THE SHENANDOAH
The Rebel Esatd-Conatcting Humors
-1<tghicheVer you Please, &c.ss
Especial Dispatch 10 the Chicago Tribune.1
PHuADK1pu1A, Friday, July %.
The news from the Shennnoah Valley
would seem to indicate that our Government
had made ample preparation to meet what
ever force the rebels may have in that region
Tie situation just now is represented as
highly interesting, and the critical moment
is lear at hand which shall decide which
force is 10 be master Of the Valley aud its ap-
proaches.
After their evacuation Of MartinBburg, the
rebels are eaid to hare relied on Winchester,
and It is believed at headquarters, In Ba}ti-
more, that the enemy is massing his forces
at that point, with the Intention ofgiving us
battle when our army shall come up with
them.
The movement Of forces under General
Wright has uncovered the lower forda Of the
Potomac, which We held until yesterday
Fears are entertained that the rebels may
march from Murtlnsburg through Leesburg
to Edward's Ferry. This would be daring
but not impossible movement. AL move
ments, however, are predicated on the sup
position that the enemy Is maseing his forces
near Winchester with the intention of making
stand to give battle.
Whatever tie rebels may do, great conf
dcnce is felt that Gen. Wright has force
enough, as well us skill, to not only check
mae them, but give them thorough chas-
tiscment, In which 1t will be decided whether
there is to be an invasion Of Maryland and
Pennsylvania, aud who is able to hold the
Shenandoah Valley.
Dispatches from Baltimore represent every
thing In military circles Us very busy. Troops
and munitions OF war are hurryfng through
the streets In considerable numbers.
There are reports tn5 Baltimore that Nos
By, with 400 cavalry, has crossed the Poto.
mar at Edw,ra.s Ferrv. There docs mt
uae u. Ia"uoo te.49' 1nel9 uu1e NV
eee" to oe any glouno 4o5 oelle'1ps luis 1"'
NOR.
Yesterday VAS the Seth birth day of Com
~ reare a.. - y ph11ods,nht.r h7 h,rth
.",41n1 - ..' 49,,
naFl1g peeh pofn ID tnls c11y July 1ota, 1Ho'
During bis military career he has been in
over forty engagements. Among others was
that Of the bombardment of TrtpoH, August
'oi p,11 aev. .nr, ,rr, Friday 1r,y oo-a snec,a1
AA4AAos1fa' f4tuas' "u1' opssts.
dispatch from Lancaster, announcing that
the rebels we're crossing the Potomac at Viii
Transport, is without foundation.
U.pp1snruc pa Friday :Ip1r oo-Thc
rshe!s nave clossea anu fecfosseo LIE foIo-
mac at Falling Waters, and have ngatn
crossed. or we're crossing Yesterday and last
a,an3nr Thov ua-o i, forca md s,;d m ha
- ~ 60 o' .,,as. .1..a 49,
7o'~o stlong. AZ aancocA 'uey were aieo
NAV cet to Bedford Springs, where Governor
Cnrt;n now ;s
a.. ,,,: e,
LIZ epeeMa ~ 1ne tos' sH,e uu,,seo t nout
the army ol Int fotomac sho" tnat 1ran1
has secured Il very important strategic posi-
ton above Bcr1nnd. Hundreds as the result
Of the engagement of Wednesday, It gives
N. oo,,,aea cro ooo5 boae or arnn},aa on1r
1ae .ou'ia4u ~ So 1 vs. NPf117 'AAA'
'cn a. lones'on n'sn,t'Iu =, ~,
Inc special 10 the fh1ladclpnla ba-eo"
dated Gifts Point, July 2S, ria Washington,
Jul; g, sa5e: AL last hight and this notn-
fpg tv ednesday), there has been very heavy
S 80. 49, 49, .1ao - ~. s,.a:at+.,.
bring on the other side OF the Appomattox'
There IS rumor IN circulation here that enc
Of The rebel rims has sunk one Of our gun.
hoste. anfl that +hr INNS cootemp1ate an ~.
o,~stn., !. - *,,,a ,,ana Trn os ~ N,~,,te-s
su!e4ou W .n'e p'nse "a oa' 'Aot11o'a
nave gone uo ING 1iser.
| BALTIMORE, Friday July .9-Hnrpef'
| Ferry is once again in Its varied experience
during this war the scene OF active military
| ororat,ons Tt,s mnch 7 ranr sar w1thon,
| epe1a,aooe .s...1-. Aa9 ~ aa1 a.: 80, go. 49," ~
lmpl11ns any 1l1osAhat!on ~ tue euem,' lo!
by the time This Goes into print theY "n
knoW that before Maryland can be invaded
| a,o3n. thn Question la; to b. decided yhf
-s.u 80. l., 49, .,1a- ~ +ta charo.
snall oe n.ustef III sne 'a''ee u 'ne 4'nSoan
doah. Without touching on contfapant
news by any referedce to the troops whic1
m onr side a.e to be- employed in settlins
th;s 1roh1s, ,hafr numhers commsn3cr:
.A'S Pleo' ..e U,,.. '+,N..,
&c., mag say that the mlltary authorities
have pushed forward their couater-nloye
merits against the schemes cf the euemz
with an unusus1 degree OF vigor, sagacltj
and sccrecy.
|. If the rebel force fingers any where neal
Winchester battle Is au'ous the pEobabili
ties uitbin the next few Gays. II fought a
tbat ought, md believe viii give Us sue
cess. It Ill not bc fight in which p0r
ton OF our forces are opposed to their who'll
| strength. There will be no whipping u
this time By detail. We shall not be Obliged
to fight against superior numbers Of 1h'
enemy, and 1t will be bad management OF
| our Tnrt II we are whipped. The rebel
will haye 10 show d larger force il