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HARRIssuRa, 6th.-DispAtch received at noon
from Chambersburg states that rebels evacuated
Hsgerstown this morning. This report was SUBJ
sequently confirmed by dispatch to Headquarters
which says the rebels are now stretching along
the Potomac in the direction of Shepardstown.
BALTIMORE, 6th.--Thsre Is nothing definite in
regard to the movements Of the rebels. The
opinion is still entertained that the essential OBJ
ject of the rebel demonstration is to gather the
crops Of the Valley, and that an invasion will
not be seriously attempted. The rebel forces
which drove our cavalry out of Hagerstown on
Friday, 5th, were mostly dressed Ia Federal
uniforms. 9e
WAsaraarvS, sth.-Aa Army of the Potomac
letter dated Friday, sth, says quite engage
ment took place this moening between rebel
battery GA the north side of the James aud our
gunboats. The battery was finally forced to
tire.
Charleston papers of August Sd have an At
tanta telegram dated August lst which say. the
city was shelied for half an hour last night. The
enemy is still moving his force our left. The
Macon and Atlanta trains are running regularly.
LOUISVILLE, 6th.-Sevcn hundred rebel cavalry
attempted to cross the Ohio at Uniontown on the
9th. They were prevented by gunboats.
NRw YORK, sth.-The Heralds City Point dis
patch dated August 4th says Grant and por-
ton of his Staff left for Washington the day
previous. The Hsrdlds correspondent in the
Department of the Susquehannah, says high
authority acquainted with the general military
situation in this vicinity believes that heavy
engagement will come of at or near Sharpsburg,
Boonesborough, the old Antietam battle-ground,
the field of Gettysburg, or perhaps further up.
The movements of our own and the enemy 5
forces indicate such result. 1t is supposed
that Longstreet will command the rebels.
WAsHINGroS, 7th.-It is difficult to ascertain
where the rebels are posted, but the impression
among military men here is that collision will
take place near Middletown, seventeen miles
from Frederick.
Gen. Hunter has been superseded by Sheridan
BALTIMORE, 7th-EvENING.-lt is reported here
that q force of rebels was crossing the Potomac
yesterday beyond Hancock, Nd, going in the
direction of Wheeling The same authority says
Early has been, or is being reinforced by Long
streets Corps, and that Wheeling is the point
aimed at. We don't consider the report reliable
New YoRK, Sth.-The Trbune's special dis
patch says Gen. Ames was seriously wounded in
the charge made by the rebels after exploding
their mine at Petersburg.
NEW YoRK, sth.-Supply steamer from Mobile
reports iron-clad Manhattan, with full head OF
steam went close in nnder Slnd Island to en-
counter rebel ram Tennessee, which was Mt anchor.
Half II mile distant three other iron and cotton
clads were stationed. A number of our vessels
were at entrance of harbor, ready and ANXIOUS
force entrance
w,surxcrox, sth-Dispatch from Gen. Butler
20 President, says: Richmond papers of this
morning have following: MOBILE, 5th.-To ].
A. Seldom Secretary of War: Seventeen of
cneny's vessels fourteen ships and three iron
clads passed Fort Morgan this morning. The
Tecu,asah was sunk in passing. 1ron-clad Tn
nessee surrendered after desperate engagement.
Admiral Buchanan lost leg, and is prisoner.
Fort Morgan is safe. Enemys fleet approached
city. A Monitor has been engaging Fort Powell,
at Grants Pass, all day. D. II. MURRAY,
Maj. General.
New YoRK 9th.-Great exultation over news
from Mobile The blockade is broken up. Dis
patches say news has been received from rebel
sources which is encouraging Capture of
Mobile confidently expected.
Learned from front that great excitement exists
among rebels at Atlanta and Richmond. 1t is
thought Sherman will take advantage of rebel
confusion, and look for battle. Announcement
of Averills victory in Valley is confirmed.
eth. saws: Party of deserters started to come
in:o our lines Yesterday. Gunners, not knowing
intcntion, opened fire, killing several. Remain
der arrived at Headquarters at noon, some badly
wounded.
Fortress Monroe dispatch says terrific fight
took place in front of Petersburg on afternoon
of 5th, lasting two hours. 1t commenced by
charge from enemy which repuised. They
cxploded a mine which did damage to our
troops or works, but killed some rebels. Fight
ing on our side was principally by 9tn Corps,
and most desperate. New Military DIVISION has
been formed known as Middle Military DIVISION,
Gea. Sheridan commanding, and Headquarters
AT Harner's Ferry. Division is composed of De-
partment of Washington, Susquehanna Middle
Department, and Department of West Virginia.
No change made in heads of those Departments,
but Sheridan is placed in command OF troops IN
field.
Hooker has gone to New York. He intends
recruiting new Corps to be commanded by HIM
self.
WHEELING, sth.-Following dispatch received
CuxBERLASp, 5th.-My forces repulsed enemy
again Yesterday at New Greek. Gems McCaus-
land and Bradley Johnson attacked garrison at
that post at P. NJ. Fight continued long after
killed and wounded Loss severe heavier than
ours Garrison in this most gallant defense was
under command Of Col. Stevenson.
(Signedl, B. F. KELLY, Brig. Gen.
NEw CREEK, 5th.-I have just arrived Enemy
effectually repused, and are rapidly retreatng
towards Moorfeld. We have saved West Vir-
ginia from terrible scourging-
(Signedh B.. r. NELLY.
WAsHIxaros, Collaboration has been re-
ceived here that Gen. Averll, after overtaking
enemy at Moorield, attacked and routed them,
and captured 500 or 500 prisoners, including
Gen johnson, who subsequently escaped with
mis- whole StaE, with Headquarters colors, all
ARTILLERY trains and large quantity small arms.
AccausIand barely escaped by flying to the
mountains.
New YoRK, loth.-7ri6une special Harpers $
Ferry letter gives particulars of Averill's vcto-
ry. He attacked the combined forces of Nc
Causland, johnson and McNcal on morning OF
7th after spirited engagement he completely
routed the entire command capturing all artil-
iery, vast quantity small arms, 400 horses sna ana
euuipments, and 100 prisoners including held
and 80 campaign officers. McCausland with his
demoralized compand fed to mountains Our