Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-01
WAsn1ra ror. JulY 2G -EYaninr.

WAsHISGros, July 90 Evening.
Reliable information, received here to-day corffm;
the belief that A. p. Hills corps has joined Early In the
Shenandoah Valley and is operating near Wilamspor
IL ls believed that the enemy will threaten Pennsy Iva
MA with cavalry and email force Of infantry for the
purpose OF drawing forces u that direction while
the main body dOWL south Of the Potomac against
Washington.
Ample preparation, however, has been made for auy
such demonstrates
pect there is doubt that incurson into Penn.
sylvana viii be madefor the purpose OF stealing horses
| and cattle.
The authorities here regard the Reinforcement az
b'i1g simply diversion for the purpose of inducing
the Withdrawal of Grants army from before Petersburg,
aud profess to be fully prepar I'd for the emergency.
Bat little Is really known h re in regard to the battle
which took place between the rebels and Hunters forces
but is really certain chat the reported death of Gsns
Crook and Averil s nco rect Co. Mdlgan is no doubt
severely and it is reported MORALLY wounded.
L. is believed now that the report of The losses in
that 6ght are exaggeTa ed
Washington and Baltimore not regarded as being
ing aRy danger from the present moveuen aud unlt as
the rebel ceu nm IN larger than there is any
son 10 suppose their will be very BRIEF and any
antcpatons Of plumber will be cut short We are not
as before destitute Of troops to repe and punish the
Audacy aud temerity Of the rebel hordes and OF tn
they will very rhOrty and very readily be convinced.
Ixo1rINISF II BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, July 26-9 P. M.-Thers is considerable
excitement 10 the city TO might the
ig the recent army operations in the Shenandoah Val.
lev Toe reports which have been received very
indefinite and unfrt leny contradictory il their
details
A FALSE MOVE.
The withdrawal of tbs pursuing column, composed Of
the 6sh and 10 corps which started ION Washington
and which had fallen bacS in the direction of Rock
vile and lolesvle seems to bavs been premature and
10 have afforded the enemy opportunity 10
trate their forces against Hunter, who still continued
the pursuit down the Valley IL reported that in
engae ement the rebsls forced him back to Harpers
Ferry, with considerable loss
Tae statement, however, that two regiments Of the
cavalry aud two batteries OF artillery captured is
said TO be erroneous.
OCCUPATION CT HARRISBURG.
An officer, direct from Harpet's Ferry, informs me
that Martnsburg occupied by the enemy aet night
aud this morning the Rsbels again were set to work
destroyug the railroad At the time of his departure
the telegraph wires had been dstu,bed. IL is sup
posed the Rebels bad policy IN allowing the wires
remain intact. There are tel in the possession of
the enemy for taking the messages from the wire and
il IA supposed this is the ca se why the telegraphc
communication nave been let uudis urbed. There are
no trains running hence Yves. of the gerry.
REPoBTED BATTLE At w1ScHEsrER
Ia regard to the battle said have been fought south
of Winchester, we learn that the enemy made atsnd
in an advantageous position, and being attacked Leaf
Saturday, and Sunday by iro( ps driven back.
This is supposed TO have b5en In consequence of the
enemy recpigi timely achievements from the armv
arouad Richmond. Nothing vas known as to AverilTs
death.
ANOTHER IGHT'RTFoRTED.
Rumora are current that another light has taken place
in the vicinity OF HarpeF's Ferry, but clear or de-
6pito results given IL is said that Gen: Hunters
army has been badly wors.ed; but expect that more
reliable Information on this subject viii undoubtedly be
received here tomorrow.
Large numbers citizens from the West sre seeking
refuge here. Everything is sctive and will be found
better prepared this time. II matters not what may be
the force o! the enemy, we are ready to meet him.
PRE- DE RArcHE,.
WAsHIEeToN, July &c Gen. Crook met the enemy
on Sunday near Winchester aud waa repuged and dri
ven back TO Wil!iamsport, by Eay OF MArtusburg.
BALTIMORE TKLBGaANs
DALTIMoRs, July 26-Tbe city last night was full Of
Tumers of rebel mOvt ments in the Shenandoah Valley,
together with vague accounts OF disaster the force
under Gen. Averil which laEt week attacked and de-
feated portion Gen. EMy near Winchester.
Among the rumors prevalent was the death OF Gen =
erals Kelley and Aver Il, and of Colonel Null GAM
Toe bcs as far have bsen able 10 afcsrian them
are that General Aver after bis successful eocounter
with General Etrlys forces pursued to the moul tlnB
beyond Winchester, where Early made stand, and
after heavy fighting on Saturday and Sunday tho reb
es having, in the antms, been reinforced, General
AveIill compelled p fell back TO Harpsrs Ferry,
bringing WITH him the forces at Bunker Hill, and
Ming alsO the evacuation of Matiasbufg The req.
els sppar to have pursusd him en- his retreat aud yes
terday afternoon sg In occupied harrisburg where
they cut the telegraph wires and commenced again tho
deatructiOn Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Our
forcee, accord ng to tho last adVcss ooncen-
tTadpg at Hnpsl's Ferry, under the command OF Gen.
Hunter.
AZ m tho exta,. ~ A. d,.a.1.. A.. On. froea In the
fight beyord Winchester We have no authentic couhr-
nation have 20 any confirmation Of the deaths Of
Gens. AverlI aad Kelley and Cen Mdlligsn.
That The efioal intelligence from the Valley last
night was not as favorable could be desired may be
Inferred from the tact that Gen, Wallace convened the