The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-08

There 10 about a. much excitement uncertainty
bout the rebel raid into Maryland and Pennsylvania
Exports variable the number OF rebel troops
pho have crossed the Potomac. They are making
Asir Appearance 10 many places that the greatest
* tic prevails in the small towns Of the border ooun
s.t They were undoubtedly 10 some force within
he o. Frederick yesterday, on the Hagerstown pike,
at,rsnforcements arriving protect the place
pere skirmishing took place the day previous at
Hagan's Mountain eigh, miles from Frederick. which
resulted In the Union troops falling back and en-.
gazing them with artillery. II is also true that the
snemy occupied Hagers,own and Middletowu for time
and did considerable p,under,us in beth places and
sotuay advanced as far INTO ennsyvaDa as Greencas
tie While IN Harper's Ferry they destroyed all the rail.
road property there including The telegraph and tickle.
oohces They also burned large quantity OF forage
The Union forces still able hold Maryland BE ghts
however, and keep the enemy 10 check until
General Hunters arrival. which cannot be long
delayed, for he Is now probably AZ or near Cumbsr.
and. Generals Sige and s,ahi wsre relieved OF com
mand yesterday and ordered TO report 10 bin.
Frederick city was safe al midnight, Gen. wallace
AoePius aAc euSuy IL Cueck. a CcSpRsCu from SANDY
Book las, night says the rebels again burning pro-
psrty ir that Place. Larre ores ore nov burning Toe
bridge tho Shenandoah Is also 10 flames the con-
naG ration casting glare light over the country for
nies
TIE terror exhibited by the people Is said 70 be dis
graceful No organized opposition citizons thought
q. They are all fleeing with their property. Saure Q.s
per- 10 the general cry.
There is positive Of General Grants move.
eoss Or tho morning OF the 7h heavy Grng was going
On ia the vicinity OF Petersburg General Grant states
btho War department that large force Of the enemy
II left his immediate front
force Of robelcsvary, with horses and other pIuuder
ben 10 Maryland reported 10 have passed Fairfax
brt House Wednesday night gong 10 the direction
Die Rsppahaunock.
vs give como highly interesting accounts TO day or
late cavalry operat OF Generals Wilson and Kautz
ssdd,tio1 10 the very fuu history OF the expedition
" We have already published
our orrerrndens With General sherman send copious
espatcles relating aGairs 10 bis department.
mp TO the I'll Instant The 90 Johnston evacuated
Keneshsw Moun,ao, and is supposed, but certainly
known 70 have crossed the chatahcochee General sher.
mru meantime is advancing on Atap,s by the several
good roads opea to him. We publ sh an excellent map
today or the position OF his forces OF Keueshaw
the deiences 0. The enemy roads leading 10 Al
laDts.
very daring and hazardous expedition, which proved
cutie successful, undertaken by Captain Gushing
Of the United States Naty, IN the vciuy Of Wilmington,
A. G. the cath uit., IN cutter with only sixteen
He ashurc, copceacd bis by day. and
msde regular Reconnaissance OF the suburbs Of vii
nrgton. ne captured courier with valuable mail.
prisoners the gauntlet OF the rebel
Eurbosts in getting back which he did safely, after
abFerce OF three days and two NIGHTS. The details OF
this bold raid given BY correspondent another
eolgm1 read almost like a romance