Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-07-16
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/ John Covode, of Pennsylvania, returned yes
terday from visit to Headquarters had several
| interviews with Grant, who said, - Don't at
tach much importance to rebel raid he did not
believe Lee would detach much force from front.
Heraids special says: From late information
| it appears that Breckenridge crossed Potomac
and advanced west of South Mountain, with view
of drawing our forces In that direction, while
another body crossed at Edwards Ferry and so
flank and capture our command, while rebels
united this side of Frederick. Our cavalry com
ing to-day from Leesburg saw no rebels, and few
guerrillas rowing about.
New YoRE, llth.--Dspatch dated near Peters
burg, 7th says enemy was discovered erecting
fort in front of our left and center. Battery of
32-pounders opened them from lines of 5th
Corps. and suspended operations. All day our
guns were believing forth their thunder. Most
OF rebel shots fell short. Richmond papers 9th
are jubilant over excitement they imagine raiders
are creating in Maryland.
| HARRISBURG llth.-Philadephia Wilmington
and Baltimore all right this morning. Telegram
| from Glen Rock on Northern Central road states
that body Of rebels 200 or 500 strong. are
destroying rolds fifteen miles south of that pl ice
Rebels appear to have relied on Western Nary
land.
PnnADRLrHIA, llth.-Special from Baltimore
this morning says nothing reliable about army
movements Rebel sympathizcrs believe story
of burning Governors mansion, Citizens, COM
panics aud soldiers o. duty at forts ii ave just
heard that combined forces of Hunter and Wal
lace fighting and driving rebels The 18th
Corps. an Ter B lldy Smith arrived this morning.
New York, llth.-Arrlngcments have been
made to receive news from Baltimore and Wash
ington 10y boat to Perrysvilie.
New YoRx, Sth-Semmes official report of
fight with Kearsarge siys soon after commence
m cnt of fight enemy's shot and shell began to
tel our hall, knocking down, killing and dis
abing number of men il different parts of ship.
Our shells did Lille execution. Resort had
to solid shell After fight OF near two hours
ship was ascert lined TO be sinking. enemy's
shells having exploded in our sides between
decks, opening rye apcrtures through which
water rushed freely. My hopes of being able to
re'ch st caused me to give snip all sail avail
able. Ship filed so rapidly tn before she
made much progress fires extin2uished, and she
evidently sinking. | hurried down
colors to prevent further destruction OF life, and
di>p ltched boats to inform enemy of our condi
ton. He says KearsdrJe tircl five times after
co!orS struck lie slyS Ksarsarye WAS heavier
than Alabama in battery ani crew.
la France says Kearsarye returned to Cher
bourg Sunday afternoon, and landed sixty-fve
of Atd5dma s crew, fifteen of whom were wounded.
Loadsn COMMERCIAL says Capt. Winsow still
ciaims Semmes as prisoner will deliver himself
up, making it personal question between Of
Gcers. Winsiow did fire after white flag was
hoisted, owing to its ret being seen
MEMPHIS. Iith.-Washbourne's recent order,
detailing guards Of prominent rebels on railroad
trains has resulted in entire cessation of firing
into trains by guerrillas.
BALTIMORE, Iath-ll, P. M.-Evcrything quiet
in city. Force of rebels passed through James
town last night to join main body.
CntcAGo, l2th.-ImpoSsible to obtain anything
relative TO rebel raid. Dispatches contain ru
mors chiefly. Wires have been cut by rebels
between Baltimore and Washington, and reliable
information cannot be had.
| New YoRK. l2th.-Sunday night orders were
received at Navy Yard to dispatch at once to
! Baltimore as large force of sailors rs could be
mustered here, to man impromptu batteries in
that ncghborhood. Admiral Paulding mmedi-
ately answered call, sending large number from
Scholarship North Carolina.
BALTIMORE, Eth, p. N.--Nothing known of
State Of affairs at Washington.
| HARvE DE GRACE. l2th--Rebels destroyed 45e
feet of Gunpowder river bridge, and partially
destroyed remainder.
BALTIMORE l2th.-No dispatches, papers or
trains have arrived. american has information
! from Frederick that rebels were driven out at
/ 9, A. NJ, yesterday. Advance of Colds cavalry
dashed into streets, where sharp fight took place
! between our troops and rebels, driving them IN
direction of Monocacy. During time rebels had
possession, foraGng parties were sent out thro
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droves of them and other stock Main street
was filed with live stock. which was subse-
quently sent to Virginia. Bradeys and john
stons cavalry crossed pike at Carroll Manor at
., A. NJ, yesterday, with immense herd Of cap
tured horses, going towards Potomac. Con-
ductor of train from Washington at 9, A. NJ. yes
terday repor,s no fighting up to time of leaving.
| At quarter before l oclock telegraph was cut
between Annapolis Junction and this place
Rebels held road at Bladensburg at l o'clock.
Latest advices say they still held it, amusing
themselves by destroying bridges and tearing up
railroad.
New YoRK I3th.-HeraId has following in re-
gard to capture of trains sonth of llarve de
Grace, twelve miles from Gunpowler bridge.
pistol shot heard train stopped and paSsen-
gers pistols clllcd for Watches and money
also taken at the point Of cooked pistols. Cars
were then set on fire. Gen. VIM. d. franklin,
passenger, being asked by rebels who he was,
replied, =. Nobody of any account, and gu iri
p,ssed on bat afterwIr Is heard who he was.
and reiurne and Icman led his papers and took
him prisoner Rebel force was go strong
Lady prisoner; well treated, AMI appeared ac-
quainted with many rebels, who were affection
atcly greeted. Rebels took boots, coats, hats,
shirts. Get, from passengers Among prisoners
are several OIL cers who afterwards succeeded in
making their escape.
CnlcAGo. l3th.-S2ccial to Tribune from Pail
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place near Biadensburg. Rebels have been
plundering Ann Arundel county and designed
making demonstration on Annapolis. Sufficient
force there TO repe attack. Passenger from
Frederick who WAS in consultation ut Hendquar-
trrs at Baltimore says he counted rebels rs they
pissed through Frederick that they numbered
80, 90 infantry, with 10 pieces OF artillery.
New YORK, l3th.-Acting Master Gibbs, L.
:. Navy, captured and boarded steamer Electric
Spark and found important statement in regard
to pirate Florida. She carries four 6o-pound
riled broadsders abaft m lin-mast, a l20-pound
err rihed pivot gun, and four smlll r;iled guns on
broadside forward. She has one heavy gun I'M
, mounted-calbre Unknown. Crew numbered
: 200 men, but seemed undisciplined. She is said
to be short of engineers. Supposed Electric
Spark was to be used as tender for Florida.
indianapolis, l2th.-Democratic State Con-
!, veution adopted resolutions denouncing arb
trary arrests, suspension of habeds corpus, sup
preston of newspapers, against general policy
| of Government, and in favor of speedy peace
r. you bet."] Resolution endorsing Vallandig
him, lost, and substitute adopted pledging