The New York herald., 1864-07-11

WASHINGTON AND BALnxoRR sAFK

WASHINGTON AND BALrMoRR sAFE.
No fears entertained for the safety OF Washington
or Baltimore. Veteran troops continually arriving
and going to the front. The admirable dispositions made
by General Augur, commanding this department. has
aayed the excitement TO very great extent, and the
public mind s tonight less alarmed than it has been
the last thirty-six hours.
RsBEts caossED-rHnR PLAN or ACTION
From the latest Information it appears that Breckn
ridge crossed above Harpers Ferry, and operated at
leisure, west Of South Mountain, with view Of
drawing our forces In that direction, to enable
Early with the main body to cross at
Edwards ferry, 30 as to flank and capture
our command advancing upon Breckenridge. Failing in
this tho whole rebel force united this side Of Frederick
and commenced operations towards the lines OF commu
ncation to and from Baltimore.
TIE WORKS PROPERLY SECURED.
These works, however, protected TO prevent
any damage being done them None Of tho bridges can
be destroyed without an attack by the entire force
GRANT DISTURBED BY TIM RAiD.
The Congressional Commttee which has just returned
from City Point reports everything there 70 be 10 most
satisfactory condition, General Grant entertaining
fear results in this quarter. One week Is given
the longest period required utterly expel
from Maryland rebel forces threatening capital
WASHINGTON, July 10. 1854.
Nothing has beon heard Of the enemy Fairfax since
yesterday, cavalry coming In to-day from Leesburs
wishOu, seeing any rebels few guerlas reported
to be prowlng about Fairfax station but further
annoyance has been given lines the people In the
vicinity. Many Of the loyal residents remain upon their
farms without moiestaton
The General Press Dispatches.
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1854.
The reports which have been received state that up
TO this the rebels had movement In.
dcatve OF the purpose Of following General Wallace in
the direction OF Baltimore
Information has reached here that satisfactory body
Of already In position which they
can reach either Washington or Baltimore before the
rebels appear In force in front Of either city The
very largo brigade Of men employed in the Quarter.
masters Department here and In this vicinity
this morning At their rendezvous, and will meet for drill
this afternoon They ready for instant service II Il
ia necessary to call them out.
despatch received at headquarters late hour last
night from Edwards Ferry states that the rebels have
not crossed there reported neither have they
their appearance In the vicinity.
The rebels have not yet made their appearance
anywhere within the Department OF Washington Gene.
Augur and his staff officers bus,ly engaged day
making ample preparations to receive them should they
show themselves within this department
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1854.
Although there naturally much socitude every.
where felt for the safety OF washngon In view Of the
intelligence which has from time to time been received
to-day, and which has caused excitement in our
community. still there indications whatever or
panic among our citizens.
The military measures which have been taken tend TO
give of the security Of this capital from rebel
invasion.
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been in Washington day: but this may be more
suspicion. rebel scout war; however captured to-day
not far from Washington and has been brought hther
Tho mail carrier who runs between this place and
Rockville about fourteen miles DISTANT hastily returned
from Rockville this afternoon bringing repor, that
bel troops in that immediate neighborhood He says
he saw them but had no idea Of their numbers