Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-16
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WASHINGTON, July 4.-A dispatch re-
ceived last night announces Sherman's ar
my within six miles of Atlanta.
Up to ten o'clock this morning it was not
ascertained that the rebels had recrosse d
the Potomac, though they had sent over
most of their plunder.
An extra says information has accumu-
lated which strengthens theconclusion that
the rebel force was $4,000 strong, all arms.
They entered Maryland with thirty-four
pieces OF cannon. Many of their troops
were dismounted cavalrymen.
Gen. Gilmore was this morning thrown
from his horse at the head of his troops now
following the rebels, and severely injured
in the ankle. Emery has temporarily ta-
ken his place. ,c'
1t was reported that the rebels were YES
terday crossing their main forces at Seneca
and opposite Poolsville, and their advance
was this morning along the road in Lou
don, leading in the direction of Ashby's
Gap. Cannonading was heard in the
neighborhood of Seneca early this morn
ing. Our cavalry has been .harassing and
annoying the rebel rear. No definite re-
suit of operations has yet been received
other thansthe number Of prisoners which
had been captured. -'''
Nothing is known here of the occupation
of Petersburg by Grant nor have we any
intelligence as to the intentions of Gen.
Sheridan. -.-.-
- Especial to The World.l ~ >
WAsHINGToN, July 14.-The rebel COL
umns have continued to retreat toward the
upper Potomac fords since their abandon
ment Of the position held in front of Wash
ingt0n, and some of their forces are report
ed as having crossed into Virginia, though
the indications this morning were that the
main army seemed disposed to make stand
between Rockville and Poolsvilie, either to
accept battle or cover the crossing of their
vast quantities of supplies. Our forces are
In close pursuit. The military authorities.
have; ;informationt that the enemy intended
on Monday to attack the weakest point in
our lines in large force, but abandoned it
on unexpectedly finding veteran troops
The rebel General Holmes was severely
wounded at the battle of MonOcacy on Sat-
urday.
[Herald's Special
WASHINGTON, July 14.-There are proba-
bly, tonight no rebels in Maryland. This
morning their rear guard was at Rockville,
and sufficient time has since elapsed to
enable them 10 safely recross the Potomac.
Our troops have doubtless reached the fer
ry by this time, and may have been in sea-
son to attack the enemy while crossing,
but of this nothing Is known. The first in
timation the rebels received of the presence
of;veteran troops, was given them Tuesday
evening, by charge by part of the Sixth
corps, at dark. Their wagon trains were
started back In great haste; citizens report
ing that the drivers were lashing their
teams and making every effort to get out of
the way of the retreating column. Their
badly wounded were left in houses along
the line of retreat, and many Of their dead
abandoned on the field. From facts in our
possession, there is no doubt that their
casualties greatly exceed ours. There Is
little doubt had the enemy attacked our
defenses previous to Monday night, the
works could have been taken with COM
parative ease. @'' Da@'
Tribune Washington Specall
NEW York, July 15.-Detailed informa-
tion has been received In Washington con-
cerning the invasion, from which It appears
that Halleck, on the 9th received an inter-
cepted letter from rebel Colonel, saying
EwelPs corps, with Hampton's cavalry, ma
king over $4,000, was ordered to march to
Harpers Ferry.
Washington was left almost destitute of
men, and was only defended by a few
militia. 1t is thought our force is ample to
take the city. Although the orders read
Harper's Ferry, my own belief is we will 90
more directly to Washington.
Washington was to be attacked on Sum
day night, but was delayed till Monday,
when Early received such information as
to make him abandon the attempt, causing
great dissatisfaction among subordinate
officers and men, who believed everything
entirely safe.
The Times Washington special says while
military men estimate the rebel force at
thirty thousand, Union scout avowed to
Secretary Stanton that he slept the night
before In Longstreet's camp, and his forces
were encamped near Manassas Junction.
The washington Star OF yesterday says
our pursuing forces were In Montgomery
county, Maryland, near Fulton cross roads.
The rebels are crossing the Potomac with
their main force opposite Poolesville.