Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-07-15
REBEL INVASION of MARYLAND
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NJ; that our forces were at length overpow-
cred by the superior number Of the enemy,
and were forced to setrcat in disorder. He
reports that Col. Seward Of the New York
heavy artillery was wounded and taken pris-
oner, and that Brig. Gen. Tyler was also ia
ken prisoner that the enemy's forces num-
Der at least 100000 and that our troops be-
hayed well, but suffered severe loss. He is
tetreating on Baltimore.
T.. NJ. STANTON, Sec'y Of War.
BALTIMORE, July 0-3.15 P. NJ.
Our forces have evacuated Frederick and
fallen back to position south of the Monoc-
cy. The rebels occnpy Frederick, in what
ioroe is not poaitiyely known report says
10000, and that they are under Breckenridge.
There are also reports, seemingly we'll foun-
ded, that another rebel force has crossed the
Potomac near Edwards Ferry, and have NOV
ed in the direction Of Urbans, in what force
is not known. This is supposed to be an ef-
fort to flank us.
We are hourly gaining strength by rein
forcements and will doubtless Illustrate this
rebel movement.
PHILADELPHIA, July 9.
The Bulletin has a dispatch from Harris
burg that the corps Of Ewcll and Breckin-
ridge and Rhodes forces are all on this side
of the Potomac.
BALTIMORE July l0--7 p. NJ.
The troops engaged in tho fight at Mono
cacy bridge yesterday formed in line Of bat
tie on the left OF the railroad and on this side
of the river The ID Ohio. regiment was
thrown out as skirmishers. The latter wac
attacked at 1850 in the morning by the enc
my from Hagerstown pike, when they fell
back across the river in good order and with
slight loss, fighting all the way.
After crossing they succeeded in checking
the advance of the enemy, and held him here
a long time.
About 10 a, m, desperate attack was
made by dismounted cavalry, which was re-
pulsed A; and Notwithstanding they repeated
ly tried to dislodge our men from their posi-
ton, they could not succeed. Their loss here
was very heavy, our men having the advant-
age in using rifles, while the rebels had only
carbines.
After fighting until p. IN. heavy body
Of the enemy was discovered moving upon
our left flank, having crossed the river some
distance below, and in consequence our troops
had to abandon their position and fall back.
The enemy followed for about three miles,
but without inAicting much damage.
Our loss in the action is said to be about
100 killed, wounded and prisoners.
Gen. Tyler was in command of some of the
100 days men and how he was captured is
not known.
The enemy levied tax of $40 900 in Mid
dlotown. The women are reported to have
been insulted, their clothes stolen and num-
erous outrages committed,
The rebels are supposed to be Ewell's
corps. They are reported to be now march
ing on Washington. They set fire to the
Frederick depot and barn adjoining.
The battery on our side having unfavora-
bic ground to maneuvre upon was not as eff
fective as it otherwise would have been.
New YoRK, July IL.
Gold, 1884 10.
The Times Washington dispatch dated the
10th, midnight, says: The telegraph cable to
Fortress Monroe has been broken by drag
ging anchors, and Gen. Grant is cut off.
John Covode reports that Gen. Grant is
very hopeful and confident of ultimate sue
cess. He attaches no importance to the
Maryland raid, as Lee would not dare to de-
tach any considerable force from in front Of
the Union lines, before Petersburg.
BALTIMORE, July IL.
Gen. Badly Smith arrived here this morn
ing with the 18th corps to look after the
raiders.
The rebel cavalry burned the residence of
Cor. Bradford this morning. 1t is only four
miles out from this city, in the Charles street
road. A squad of the rebels set it on FIRE
They ordered out the Governors family, per-
hitting them to take only few valuables
and then driving them out, destroying furni-
ture and everything. The Governor was in
he city at the time and thus escaped capture.
The rebels are now operating on the Phila-
delpha RAILROAD.
The 10th corps from New Orleans has just
arrived.
1t is reported that Gems. Hunter and Wal
lace have united their forces and are now
driving the main body of rebels.
WAsHINGToN, July H.
The War Department has ordered all the
troops in the Army Of the Potomac in the
field from North Carolina and Virginia to
constitute the 18th Army corps under Gen.
w. f. Smith. Gen. Butler will command
the remainder of the corps with head quar-
tiers at Fortress Monroe.
Gen. Reynolds is ordered to the command
of the 10Th corps, but not to effect Gen.
Banks position as Commander of the Cult
Department.
New York, July Ill 80 P NJ.
Gold, 50 IS.
The rebels captured passenger train at
Magnolia about | S miles this side Of Balt-
more on the Philadelphia and Wilmington
railroad.
All lines closed working at 1915 p. m. I
PHILADELPHIA, July IL.
The break in the telegraph wires is under
stood to be at Magnolia, II miles this side
of Baltimore and 10 from Havre de Grace,
between Bush and Gunpowder rivers. A
passenger train between Havre de Grace and
Baltimore is said to have been captured
A special dispatch to the Bulletin this
morning says there is nothing reliable con
corning the movements Of the rebels. Rebel
sympathisers are believed to be at the bottom
OF much Of the mischief. Business is being
transacted as usual. Citizen soldiers are on
duty at the Notifications.
PERRYvILLE, July l2-2 A. M.
All the passengers captured on the trains
have arrived here safe and gone north. Bush
river bridge is not burned. Gunpowder
bridge was burned but slightly The damage
can be soon repaired. The rebels have left
the line Of the railroad and gone towards
Bellair, Hartford county.
The streets of Baltimore are being barrica.
ded to guard against rebel cavalry. General
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