, 1864-07-06
SHE is SUNK IN A NAVAL
FIGHT WITH THE
kEARSARGE,
.Amiable Conduct of our
British Cousins.
How Semmes Escaped=.-and What
May Come Of it.
LAST HOURS OF c0NCRESS--ITS
ADJOURNMENT,
List OF Acts Signed by the
President.
FROM THE SHENANDOAH.

| v NAsnIH6ToS+ Tuesday, July s,
Washington is much less excited relative
to the recent rebel raid toward Maryland
than over those Of former years. Reports
are various and contradictory to the last de.
gree, but 1t is not believed in well informed
quarters that Eweu and Breckenridge arr at
Martinsbutg, as has been reported.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.-There are numer.
ous reports floating abont TINT the rebels a1e
crossing the upper Potomac River ut Falling
Waters.
The Inquirer publishes special dispatch
from Gettysburg. July 4th, stating fhat there
| Is much excitement there and In the country
south Of Harrisburg In consequence Of 1u-
mors that large body Of rebels are making
raid on MARYLAND and Southern Pennsylva-
min, md had already crossed the Potomac.
The following Was received from the head
/ quarters Of Gen. Couch:
CHANBEnsBUI1, July 4.-The latest information
T. that email cavalry force had crossed at Falling
y MassEf. and the n.in body was within three miles
force Of z,o0 cavalry VAS reported crossing Dam
No. Last night.
HARRISBURG, Pa, July 5.-Oficial informa-
ton from the border, received by the Cover
nor last night, indicated that the enemy is
morning, at O'Clock. Sige1 was attacked at
Lcetown and Darkvil1e, Va, by large force
Of the enemy, said to be under Early and
Ransom, and driven from his posltion, with
slight 1oEs-
Sigel eays there were 1000 cayalry-tbo
number Of infantry is not known.
dispatch just received by the Governor
says tifteen rebel cavnlrymen were seen with
in five miles Of Ras:erstoWn this afternoon.
Other reports, considered reliable, say there
are no rebels this side Of the Potomac. The
object OF the enemy is to advance as far Us
possible into Pennsylvania. and steal horses
and provisions.
OF Gen. Couch's movements 1t is improper
to speak. He will be in consultation with
Gov. Curtin and will have sole management.
The old Pennsylvania Reserves are ready to
respond, and are on the way to their posts
The Governor Will no doubt issue pro-
cla1natlon tomorrow. There is Some excite
ncnt and apprehension here, but in official
circles there is no fear but that Gen. Couch
will succeed admirably.
COntrabanas are coming North like clouds
before storm.
SECOND DISPATCH.
HARRISBURG, Tuesday, 5.-The rebels had
not crossed the Potomac at o'clock this
morning, at which time the telegraph Office
was open, and In communication with Gen.
Conch.
The fears of the people along the border
considcpotIe e,orn a,;1 eTists, w t4fE i ~
certain Mhthcr fhe rrhe1s msr a. ~ ~ = ~ n.y., ~
strong force.
GtT. Curtin returned to his post yesterday
morning. He did not reach Gettysburg, as
t;tttcn m;irs inn Gar,is,e VILLA "'ou'
.Grer n66 hnrsee n.sscd tbror,, co+tva-
burg Yesterday, owing to scare In that sec
tion, and in other counties there Vas similar
alarm.
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selaay moIAuos, ~, ~ Eoue s,Vo casa1y
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~ lne 1's'""e e'aee7 @na' nautet' "1tn n'S
whole force in good condition, is moving to
tnwart the designs Of the rebels on their
raid,pr excursion into MARYLAND,
LATER DETAILS.
BALT1HonE, Tuesday, July E.-It wae reported
and believed yesterday morning that HasefstoWn
was in possession Of the rebels the operators there
hoa EVA, 5etu1ned about O'Clock in the afternoon
and reported that all Wis quiet, and that there
W,.%spo W1ta as4i nom IL to ten es a.tsnt o% aaa
the Potomac where the lines said lighting was go
ing On yesterday p. n,
going on at Or neaT sbarpsbufg. he Fede1ai troops
being commanded by General sigel.
PrtT1ous reports from Hn1per's Ferry had loca-
TED Gen Siee1 during Sunday nirht, at Shepards-
town, to which point he had fallen back from |
Martiusburf where junction WAs formed with
him By Col. james 4. MullIgau, with force rom |
Leetown.
Ths fst O. sSnde a. TT es heow
Mari land side Of the Potomac to secure Mary |
land Heights, Il he Is attacked BY the 1ebels.
O'clock yesterday (Monday1 morning. By force
estimated Ut 900 cavalry With more than a. many
infantry. Gen. Weber, however, set about |
making vigorous defense, and, up to the latest |
accounts, vas holding his own.
Nothing has beeu heard up to O'Clock In The
afternoon at Harpe1's Ferry IRON either sisel's Of
Mnl1ean.e forcea, which Is accounted for perhaps