The Portland daily press., 1864-07-11

Maj. Gen. Wallace, Just received. states that
battle took place between the forces under his
command aud the rebel forces at Monocacy
to-day, commencing at o o'clock A. NJ, and
continuing until p. NJ. that our forces were
at length cverpowered by the superior num-
Der of the enemy and were forced to retreat
In disorder.
Heavy Artillery, was wounded and taken pris-
oner, and that Brig. Gen. Tyler was also taken
prisoner.
That the enemy's forces number, at least
10000, and that our troops behaved well but
suffered severe loss. He is retreating on Bal
timore.
tSignedl E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
New York. July 9.
A special dispatch from Frederick Junction,
Nd, states that in Thursdays fight l43 rebels
were killed.
Gen. Wallace evacuated Frederick at 10 p
NJ, Friday, removing the sick and wounded,
stores, &c. Five citizens were arrested for
making signals to the enemy.
The rebels advanced in line of battle on
Saturday morning, occupying Frederick City.
Gen. Wallace's headquarters are at Freder-
lex Junction, on which point the rebels are
advancing in heavy force down the Baltimore
pike. Frederick Junction will be held up to
the last moment.
~ BALTIMORE, July 80 p. NJ.
II may, without exageration, be said we are
having an excitement to-day. The streets are
teeming with runners from the front. Active
arrangements are being made in anticipation
of an emergency, which. it is believed, is only
scarcely possible, not probable.
Loyal leagues are being armed, and the de-
fensine works strengthened.
The government is pressing into the service
all the horses they can lay their hands on, es-
pecialy fast blooded animals of the disloyal.
Passes are required to leave the city. Sus-
pected persons are vigilantly watched.
At last accounts we still held our own on
the Monocacy. II Is understood that there
has been some fighting. Gen. Wallace and
his troops are concentrating and will give
good account of themselves.
BALTIMORE, July 100 A. NJ.
The excitement is intense this mornin.-
Union citizens have been arriving all night
At @ O'Clock this morning the alarm bells were
rung. Parties headed by drum and fife are
marching through the town to man the defen-
sive works. Our citizens are turning out with
spirit, and manifest determination to do
their utmost TO defend the city. The enemy
are now reported at Elicott's Mills.
Gen. Wallace is falling back toward the city.
uille, which is beyond Ellicott's Mills, so that
ture. 900 tsss7 s
Their scouts, however, are believed TO be
within Is miles of the city.
We are still not without good hope Of being
able to prevent the entrance Of the rebels into
the city. -
The secessionists who have property and
stocks of goods on hand here are by no means
pleased at the prospect OF exchanging their
goods for rebel money, much preferring green
backs.
10 A. M.-Rebel cavalry are reported to be
at Reistertown, 10 miles north OF Baltimore,
and supposed TO be making for the Northern
Central railroad 10 endeavor to cut our commu-
nication in that direction.
The train which started out on the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, has returned with
number Of wounded on board.
l1-l5 A. M.-The party of rebels at Refs
terstown is said to be small body stealing
cattle and horses.
Gen. Wallace was, at last advices, rs miles
from this city, falling back with force fresh
troops covering his rear. The enemy is not
supposed to be following him, at least they
are not TO be seen on the road over which he
is retreating. His artillery is safe. Our
streets are swarming with citizens coming for
in the work of holding the city.
1i-30 A. M.-The only real danger at pres
ent seems to be from cavalry dash into the
city. 1t will meet with warm reception If il
gets 10, and the stay probably viii be very
BRIEF
1t is reported that Harry Gilmore's cavalry
were ut Westminster last night. He Is sal d
to have taken his supper there, while his men
were employed stealing horses, &c.
1P. M.-The new recruits and veterans
fought bravely and gave away only when out
thanked. The enemy was severely punished
and 1t is thought this is the reason why they
do not follow up our rear.
The Union bridge on the west Maryland
road is burnt.
PIP. M.-This city Is wild with excitement.
All the citizens have been armed and sent in
to the Notifications TO defend their homes
Gen. Wallace is at Ellicott's Mills, IL miles
from here.
The Northern Central railroad has been cut
by the rebels, and the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad cut west Of the city. at Texas.
Wallace reports that the main body of reb-
els are now moving on Washington.
5P. M.-The Northern Central railroad has
been cut near Cockeysville, and bridge Is
reported burning.
A rebel cavalry force, estimated at 1900,
crossed the Northern Central railroad above
Cockeysvile this forenoon, and are going to-
wards the Philadelphia railroad. They are
expected to reach there before night. 1t Is
hoped that force Is now guarding that road
sufficient to drive the rebels of. Confidence
In the ability of our forces to hold the city is
gaining, aud there is less excitement. The
telegraph line to Washington is yet intact.
As matter of precaution, yaluables, records,
&c, of banks aud other institutions heve teen
placed on board a ste 'mer In the harbor.
6 M.-Sigel's wagon train arrived to-day
ia charge OF detachment. One OF the Of
ficers who was in the fight says he has never
seen more desperate lighting. and thinks the
rebel loss fully equals ours. Alexsnder's bat
terry is safe. Our loss in prisoners Is about
1000. ~ 1tA e
Up, M.-The advance of the rebel cavalry
is reported to be seven miles from the city on
the York road.
The troops engaged in the fight at Monoca-
cy bridge yesterday formed In line of battle
on the left OF the railroad and on this side of
the river. The I'd Ohio regiment was thrown
out as skirmishers. The latter was attacked
at 7-30 in the morning by the enemy from
Hagerstown pike, when they fell back across
the river in good order and with slight loss,
fighting all the way. After crossing they sue
ceeded in checking the advance OF the enemy
and held him here a long time. About 10 A.
NJ. desperate attack was made by dismount-
ed cavalry, which were repulsed, and notwith-
standing they repeated tried to dislodge our
men from their position, they could not sue
coed. Their loss here was very heavy. Our
men had the advantage in using rifles, while
the rebels had only csrbines. Alter fighting
until 3 P. NJ. a heavy body of the enemy was
discovered moving upon our left flank, having
crossed the river some distance below, and in
consequence our troops had to abandon their
position and fall back. The enemy following
Tor about three miles. but without inflieting
much damage. Our loss is said to be about
1000 Killed, wounded and prisoners. Gen.
Tyler was in command Of some OF the 100
days men, and how he was captured is not
known. fttA 9 Xxx a& tAk
The enemy levied a tax of $4,000 on Mid
dietown. The women are reported to have
been insulted, their clothes stolen, and num-
erons outrages committed.
The rebels are supposed to be of Ewell's
corps. They are reported to be now march
ing on Washington. They set Are tn the