The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-10

This afternoon. Scouts coming IN bring intelligence
which the impression that New Creek or Cumber
land will be threatened, not actually attacked. That
such should be the case does not seem strange. NOT
at all unlikely that tho enemy wl make demonstration
several points, for tho purpose diveting attention
from the beeaguered garrison at Petersburg, also 70
prevent possible, endorsements from being sent 70 10
aid.
TIE RzsEI FORCE.
From all the reports that reach seems that the
rebel force advancing in three main columns, and a
parenty marching towards points enabling them to con-
centrate in The direction Of New Creek Now this may
be 10; but all these movements must DO looked
upon with great suspicion, because y ID not as
all uncommon for few mounted men 70
be sent out scout and report themselves as the ex
sreme advance Of heavy column Of troops plainly
evident that the intention Of the enemy TO confuse
40 much possible with regard 70 the direction Of his
main In this matter IL 10 very probable We
are not much deceived.
"A prisoner whom We took stated that the
rebels were sent out to cut the railroad
Of the Baltimore and Ohio line, 70 prevent General
having been reported that General Hooker WAS returning
with his command TO the Army OF the Potomac. On
questioning the prisoner closely was evident that ne
rebels but he knew this much that troops had arrived
At Lynchburg from Iongstreets corps Can u be that
the present demonstrations against General Kelley are
made for the purpose OF covering runaway movement
from General FOSTER
The excitement in Cumberland tonight s tolerably
great There is great deal OF expectancy-of many
things Many OF the storekeepers are prudenty taking
has been showing ali day, and now the ground 10
thickly covered with the 'heecy white Notwthstand
ing the unsettled state OF military affairs the citizens
talk Of seghs and bells and joyous rides, while the
bids fair the principle Of the wonderful
gourd before morning. ,
is hundred and eighty miles from Baltimore, the
berand and the eastern terminus OF the great National
Road to the Western States II is peculiarly situated,
with great mountains on every SIDE containing vast beds
Of superior bitumipous COAL much Of which mined by
New York capital, and consumed by ocean steamers and
manufactures at the East. The population OF Cumber
land rs about ten thousand
PASSENGER TRAINS STOPPED.
For prudential the passenger trains were stopped
Wheeling was stopped a. Piedmont, place located two
hundred and seven miles from Baltimore Piedmont, as
rs, us a. sne INC o. 6s sna ahIa
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. IL owes its origin
and rapid growth entirely 70 the railroad. Piedmont 10
distant seventeen miles from Atamont, the latter place
being two hundred and twenty four miles from Baltt
more. Atamont, At "the top Of the mountain" two
Thousand seven hundred feet above Baltimore-the
greatest railway altitude in the United States The
ascent Of the grade (hough impercepble from s ease
combined and nature DO found anywhere in this
country
determined TO defend II to the last extremity.
The citizens not nearly ~ much excited OVER these
movements have observed them similar occasions
in other parts Of the country.
CUMBRlAsD, Nd, Jan. GA. M
Tue town this morning ID alive with activity Rein
forcements arriving. They look like carloads Of
theatre ghosts they 10 sight, thcky 10 the
sDow distributed upon their uniforms General Kelley
feels confident In his ability 70 hold this place. Fzhugh
Lee has under his immediate COMMAND three regiments
pieces Of artillery.
MILITIA FORCES yRosrEuRG
have volunteered 70 help defend Cumberland. Major
Kraez the commandant Of This poe has accepted their
services and holds them readiness to be used to defend
exposed points.
The streets are thcky covered with snow, and not
withstanding the activity prevalent among the military
the citizens all with seighs and bells enjoying
the pleasure OF quick smooth glide, that oppor
tuny offers for the enjoyment Of so favorable an outdoor
amusement.
IMPROVED MILITARY QUARTERS
The incoming troops are Of course without tents and
hence is that shelter be provided for those
the falling snow, 6cstores churches balls and
public buildings being rapidly turned into military
Quarters The soldiers are IN she best Of Spirits and seem
The rebels continue TO in q intended 70
likely that they have discovered returning the
compliment by peplcxing them as 20 the nature Of our
affair. Each party 10 cautious, but active beyond
ordinary degree
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Dec. SPIN.
RKskl PICKET LINES.
Colonel Muiean reported from New Greek to day that
a rebel picket stationed Al RdgevDe, small place
situated in Hampshire county In very mountainous dis
trict Of the country, and at point between eight
pine miles from New Creek.
This afternoon the snow continues TO fall fast and
heavily. beyond question that this snow storm viii
very seriously affect the rebel movements.
SCOUTING.
Eav'ng made all possible preparation 10 defend
the threatened points scouts force have been
10 discover the whereabouts just at this time Of she
rebel columns, while parties have bean despatched
10 give invitation take up their beds and
waikiki other words TO compel them TO fight fall
back.
rHE CIVILIANS VOLUNTEERING.
II General Kelley had sufficient arms and ammu.
milton be could have repealed the rebel raiders with
only the citizens OF Allegheny county. who either
willing 70 and defend the railroad
line Cumberland or New Creek The citizens Of Frost.
burg, Mount Savage and other paces volunteered In
large numbers, their services 20 the government the
occasion to be used in any necessary mapper The 10y
srGy ss,pnshns The free and Cenerovs manner reu II
VIII CD they volunteered 10 meet the requirements the
the best test OF thew loyalty that the
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Jan. 6, 1904
sPRreYIID.
About thirty rebels yesterday got INTO Springfield
(Which very great distance from cumoerland)
and after remaining short time hastily left the
They dad particular damage the line OF their march,
seemed DO looking around for adults press them
into the rebel service.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Tonight Colonel Kraetz commanding this post forwards
by rail large batch of prisoners Wheeling Deserters
commence TO our lines in goodly numbers
They come 10 US with the old story Nothing 10 wear
nothing TO cat, and tired Of the war;. great MANY of
ihan foreigners. These foreigners say thew were
pressed into the rebel service against their will one
Ina ha had