Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-29
THE EVENING STAR.
THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Movements Of the Enemy-The Potomac
not yet CrossedAThe Fig hitting and Incl.
dents .-- E.

THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Movements Of the Enemy-The Potemac
not yet Crossed-Ihe Fig htins and Incl.
dents. .---..--,.-f7.g ---e-- III Il
tCorrespondenee Of the Chronicle
BALTIMSRE July 2S-The latest advicPs
from HaTper's Ferry, at / 80 y. m, state that
all was quiet there. No rebels were to be found
this side of the river, nor had any demonstra-
tons been made 10 cross ut any Of the lower
fords, all Of which were guarded. There were
no rebels north OF the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. ."
Gen. w-ights headquarters were at Monoc-
acy at noon, and the line of his forces was e4.
nnded from that point nearly to EaWaios
Ferry. The fords above were not guarded,
snd yet there had been no sppearanee OF the
Sharpsbure. From these and other indica-
tons, showing that they do not court con-
fict, the general onviction among our troops
was that they had no intention OF crossing the
river at all.
Immediately after they had driven General
Crock, they recommended the harvesting IN
which they had been engaged before their
collision with that officer. Our lines were
last night Wednesday, all ON the north side
OF the river General Hunter issued orders to
General Wright to remain in his present posi-
Gen. Crook assumed command Of the troops
70. day, and shortly after orders were issued 10
fecross the river.
The different estimates OF the rebel forces
which the Investigations OF the scouts OF the
commands of Hunter and Wright have in
ducPd.
litter The general impress sion being that they
do not umb Der 50,i 90. 1t was rumored at the
Jerry that Gen. Grant had telegraphed to Gen
Hunter 10 hold Maryland Heights at all haz-
ard. and that he would be amply reinforced in
cay or two.
Tue movements of Gen. Wright, under the
order OF to- day, IL was expected. would be in
advance of those of Crooks forces. The latter
General was believed to have determined to
attemp to compel the rebels to abandon their
harvesting in the Valley of the Shenandoah.
1t was expected, IN view of this determination,
aud of the fact that marching orders had been
ordered, that a collision would take place to-
morrow. A considerable portion were reclothed
and otherwise reprovisioned day. The men,
though much worn, were in better spirits than
fer several days past. They are anxious to do
AL in their power towards cutting off the raid
ers, but do not express very sanguine hopes OF
success in such purpose.
The officers of Hunters command. who have
r. Gently passed through the Valley of the
Shenandoah, state that the crops there are
very abundant, and that success in har vesting
and conveying away even a fair proportion of
them would fully repay the enemy for all the
toll and losses OF their present expedition. Our
losses in the fight at Winchester, they saw, did
not amount to one thousand, though there was
large number Of the troops who were so
much worn by the fight, in addition to their
previous privations and hardships, that thew
were n OF in efficient fighting or even retreating
condition.. The command OF Crook date Hun
ter's) Is, however, still formidable enough,
with such accessions as they are sure to have
they succeed in keeping them within reach.
OF the circumstances OF Mullgans casualty,
We learn that ne was wounded while CALAMITY
charging at the head of his brigade. He was
hit twice-onee in the shoulder and again in
the Highland fell from his horse. Though
completely oyerpowered, his troops rallied
around him and endeavored to save both him
and the colors. While squad of them were
carrying him off the field, the rebels charged
npon them, and finding that they could not
carry OF both him and the colors, Mulligau
twice ordered them to leave him and save the
the order, and sought to comply with the
other port Of it; but they had delayed too long.
They were surrounded and both the Colonel
and I'd cir colors captured. 1t was feared that
he had died from the effects Of his wounds,
which were known to be very severe. To-day
Accompanied by Mrs. Mulligan, to get his
body
the order of General Hunter, issued few
days ago, that all the secessionists OF Freder-
jek should be sent south of the lines, to-
day being enforced. f. E. f.
Later.
BALTIMORE, July 2S-11 p. m.-Martinsburg
is supposed TO have been evacuated TO. day by
the enemy,
Lieut. Nugent, 3ith Ohio, was killed while
endeavoring, on Sunday, TO carry from the
Field Colonel Mullgan.
Lieut Bains, 16lst Ohio, was drowned to. day
In the Monocacy.
General Hunter still commands the Depart
ment of Virginia; General Crook, the troops
in the field.
The enemy are believed to be falling back
preparatory to an advance ia another direc-
tor Our forces are moving in pursuit
The bridge over Black creek, on the Ohio and
Baltimore railroad, has been burned No
other damage. F. E. F.