The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-07-07

Of the county brought his own story OF fabulous
numbers Of Rebels Just about 10 enter his par
tcuar settlement and some had actually seen
the Rebel forces in their neigbb rho0d.
They we're reported again as crossing at Han
cock at North Mountain Stations at Williams
port at Sheppardstown; at Falling Waters at
CCarspriug at ali the Dams, and ut every other
point where it was possible for man 20 get
across the river; and had our reporters applied
any common system Of arithmetic to their state
ments, the Rebel army cou d not have been made
less than amiIlion-just as 1t was computed the
day before. But the uniform extravaganza Of all
the rumors, and the positive aud persistent adj
herence to them by their authors, at last became
tarciCal and they were discussed on the corners
as practical jokes Of the day.
BY noon general confidence was restored as II
became manifest that II q raid up Chambers
burg had been intended Il W. been
clearly developed before that tin IF O.
maiuder Of the day was deyotr .s-
sion Of the tcrrOrs of invasion L
nc the ludicrOus incidents with VIE. ., t
human history General tranqunr NJ.
thereafter, with the exception of a littivF-
introduced into the programme on Monday
by the operator at HageTstown, supported BY
courageous lieutenant Of the Speak init dc
sword persuasion.
The operator finding that the Robols were
moving on his works again about D p. NJ, he
skedaddlcd, and did not re urn rs ual 70 inform
General Couch that be was msinfgmed. He
took bis instrument TO Greeucastle, and from
there save the account Of the advancing Rebels.
The Lieutenant reached here in the course o' the
night ana reported the number OF Rebels thlt
had entercd HagCrstown, the exact time Of their
entry, and knew pretty much all about the Rebel
force this side OF the Potomac, which embraced
certainly Early's and Breckinridges commands.
Hagcrstown being cut of by the departure of the
operator, rumOr had Fair plav, and a general
stampede Of horses aud willing attendants took
place about 10 Z. NJ.
Just while the officer was detailing his strategy
in Guiding the large force OF Rebels in Hagers-
town and beyond, a despatch was received from
Mr.. Bard, who had gone to Hagcrstowu on a
hand car, stating that all was quiet-that there
had been no Rebels there, and thar none were ON
this side Of the Potomac. Our hcent repOr-
torial corps Immediately had n consultation and
unanimously resolved TO recommend the lieCten-
ant for promotion. Lest Jealous aspirants should
conspire to deprive him OF his laures, we with
hold his name.
THE REBEL MOVEMENT.
The truth Of the Rebel movement is now clearly
manifest. Hunter had retired from Lynchbnrg
to West Virginia. leaving the Valley uudeicnded,
aud IL was known to the Rebels that vast stores
had been loaded at Mdrliusburg 10 be sent 10
Hunter. The train had been started up the
Valley; but owing to Hunters movement had
returned; and the cavalry and mounted infantry
of the force that had resisted Hunter from Staun-
ton to Lynchburg, made dash down the Valley
to capture the much coveted stores and stock
That Sigel outnumbered the attacking forces
we cannot now doubt; but he had long line and
large and valuable trains TO defend. He there
fore wisely ran no risk in being overwhelmed; !;
but retired in safety with his entire trains 70
Sharpsburg, where he now has his headquarters.
At the time of this writing TUESDAY noon) sc
have seen no evidence that any more than scout
ing squads or p.ckets iIom the Rsbels have
crossed the Potomac at any point; and as Sigel Is
in position 10 operate from Sharpsburg; We
Der from Harper's Ferry; Kelly from Cumber-
land, and Couch from Chamhersburg we think
Rebel raid into Pennsylvania as highly i'm
probable.
The risk would be too great, while the adyan-
tage could not be substantial even In case of sue
cess. BY the promptness of General Couch all
the valuable stock was got OUT of the southern
part of the county, and there was therefore
nothing to gain by movement into this State.
To the decision, skill, and tireless energy of
General Couch and his staff the people owe their
present tranquility and safety.
FUGITIVE FARMERS STOCK.
Certainly not less than 1000 horses passed
along the Harrisburg turnpike to Shippensburg
and points adjacent and many more were sent
TO the northwestern portions of the county.
On Monday very many returned, and all day
yesterday steady stream was passing back to
their homes again. The golden fields are ready
for The reaper; and protected as the border now
is, the rich harvest of the Cumberland Valley
can be gathered without fear of Interruption
ChGm6eTs6urg Repository.