The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01
Defeat or the Rebels at McConnelsburg
by General AverilI. t#

Defeat OF the Rebels at McCOnnelsburg
by General Averin.
HARRISBURG, July 31-10P.M
When General Averin reached Chambersburg the
| flames had obtained such Roadway to rem
| der il impossible for his men TO stay them.
| The word coward ran along his line The
| rebels hurried the st. Thomas road towards
McConnellsburg but the OF their retatng column
not fail to distinguish the approach OF Aver
they prevented from committing any OF
lence. Averill laundering after them he entering
at one side McConnesburg while the invaders left at
| the other.
There doubt in the minds OF srewdcst mill
tary that the rebels took westerly direction for
the purpose or crcumyepting surprising the people
at Bedford Springs That celebrated watering place has
been crowded with traitor sympatbisers. Many distn-
guished Union also there prominent among
VIII Governor Curtin; but he left there Friday
report street in the early part Of
the afternoon that the Pennsylvania Railroad al Mount
Union bad by the rebels This has since proved
to be untrue Tho railroad to Chambersburg is in work
ing order and several trains which left this place reach
| Ell that locality during the day.
rumor current at Chambersburg that . large
rebe force had made its appearance at Hagersown this
| morning. We have had no teegraphc communication
| with that place since ten O'Clock this forenoon.
is understood ntal circles that the Governor has
concluded the Legislature least weeks
before the time fixed for the meeting August In the
Judgment of General Couch there necessity at pres
existing for such CALL the dspt siton o. the Union
forces along border being Of such character and in
numbers so strong leave doubt Of their ample
| efficiency 10 control the emergency.
The Governors proclamation will be issued and tee.
i graphed TO- morrow.
| Two women and child persisted in Chambersbure
during the confederation
rebel major killed and several prisoners we're
| captured by the citizens Of Chambersburg.
1t Is believed official circles that the rebels after
having been severely punished McConnesburg. push
ed towards Hancock, whore they effected crossing
This being makes it certain that there are no
rebelsa least Of the column that moved from Williams
| port last week-no in the State.
| fnmApFLpIIA, July 81, 1864.
It reported here thar Aver has defeated the raiders
at McConnellsburg.
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| The Excite ment nc Ptttsbu-Y.
| PursBURG, Pa. July 81, 1864.
Intense excitement exists hero consequent upon the
! news OF the rebel invasion Of Pennsylvania.
meeting Of the citizens has been held day. to take
measures the defence city Recruiting going
brsky Scouting parties have already been organized
and are going out might.
| Business win probably be suspended tomorrow.
General Couch is expected TO arrive here tonight
Reported Rebel Movement on Gottys-
Is. bury.
/ PHBApElPHIA, July 81, 1864
II is reported from Baltimore rurnor rs current
there that rebel force is moving against Gettysburg
| Arrival OF Col. Muliigan's Remsins at
Chicago.
/ CHICAGO, July 81, 1864.
The remains o. Colonel Mulgan arrived here IN a
special train Tonight They met at the depot by
large concourse citizens escorted TO Bryan Hail.
| where they will lay in state until Tuesday
| Appeal ON Behalf OF the Cham bersburg
Sufferers.
HEB ee CgAsBsRsBU.G July 81, 1864.
On the morning Of the so,h Of judy, 1864 The rebels
under command OF HcCau.and, with about
Ave hundred men, entered Cham ersburg, Ia and
manded hundred thousand dollars the citizens
under threat OF burning the town. This reluisit,on
In writing, and signed by General Iuba Early.
Il Is established by indispuable proof that this
| uand a prctext the part Of the maraudors
cover up purpose formed before they reached the
town burn Il to the ground. without giving any time
to private property, and scarcely time enough
/ for the citizens to remove their families, they
1 fred tho houses OF citizens in perhaps
| dfty places. Over two hundred and Atty houses
In the heart Of the town consumed including all
the public buildings, and hotels comprising about
two thirds Of containing thousand nhabtants
Thus large body OF citizens reduced from compare
| tive wealth TO absolute poverty. Many families have
their bedding oil their clothing except such
they had their persons The loss will be largely
over million Of dollars. without aid from abroad
there will be great suffering In community The Rev.
John Warren, Of Gettysburg, providentiaIy with us
at this time, the accredited aeept OF citizens for
receiving subscriptions and contributions for our relief
I r. NJ KIMMEIL,
st Gs BARNARD WOLFF,
and may others.
National Fact Day in New York.
Albany, July 81, 1864.
Governor Seymour win issue his proclamation TO NOR