Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-07
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dispatch to the Chronicle.1
BALT1MoRE, July 6-I have just con versed
with gentleman who left Frederick at N
O'Clock this afternoon. He says a small rebel
cavalry force was, shortly before, at the noun
tain, three miles west; also that from 800 TO 600
rebel cavalry were in Middletown Valley this
morning, and plundering without discrimina.
ton every one they came across.
1t Is impossible to say how many insurgents
are on the raid. The greatest cons nsternation
prevailed at Frederick when nv informant
LETT, and in his language, there was regular
stampede. Our pickets had been coming in,
though it was believed the number of the en-
emy near Frederick was small and only cav
airy scouts.
1t Is useless, however, to deny that there is
formidable force of the enemy in the western
region of Maryland, and the sooner this fact is
actly able to estimate The great body of them
is thought to be west of Harper's Ferry
The railroad runs only TO Sandy Hook, oppo-
site Harper's Ferry. Gems. Wallace and Tyler
are very active concentrating their troops
The rebels seem to be scattered, and their
main object is to rob. They also conscript in
Discriminatory, and are more desperate than
ever.
later and reliable sources that the rebels are in
Williamsport, Hagerstown and other portions
OF the State but not in any formidable body.
They are plundering In all directions, stealing
horses and securing supplies
dispatches to the Associated Press1
PHILADELPHIA, July Ga special to the
Bulletin, dated Harrisburg, to-day, says
General Couch has just received a despatch
which leads us to believe that our cavalry
were forced out OF Hagerstown to-day The
despatch is dated at one o'clock this afternoon
1t is believed the rebels have only cavalry
Our troops are concentrating at Chambersburg
and beyond The Governor will call imme.
diatey for more troops, in addition to the H. 900
called out yesterday, so that the old troops in
the department may be sent to the 'front.' The
oil Do cv,l1 Dnro
rescue. Gen. Couch is here, and is for the
present In constant communication with Gov.
Curtin.
Exciting Reports.
BALTIMORE, July 60 P. M.-The following
Is all that has been received from the upper
Potomac up to this hour:
Some excitement was caused at Frederick
this afternoon by the fact that slight skirmish
had occurred between our pickets ana q small
squad OF rebel scouts between Frederick and
Point of Rocks.
enemy at Harper's Ferry to-day. it was sup.
posed that Hunters forces were actively press.
ing them in the rear.
Nothing definite could be ascertained but
there is every reason to believe that Hunter
will be heard from to some purpose before
long.
Every possible precaution has been taken by
General wallace to guard against the possible.
ity OF any surprise movement by the enemy in
this direction. Should they come within this
department they will meet with an uncomfort.
able reception.
There are some exciting reports TO night as to
the presence OF a large force OF rebels near Har.
per's Ferry, but they are not deemed reliable.
The Raiders at Hagerstown
HARRISBURG, July Ga dispatch from
Chambersburg states thata rebel .force, sup.
posed to be Bradley Johnson's brigade, entered
Hagerstown this afternoon. The Federal
forces at that place, under Lieut. Mclean,
after spirited resistance, were compelled to
fall back on Green castle, with which place we
O'Clock p M
Cars Runpingt to Sandy Hook. .ee
BALTIMORE, July 4, 1915 p. In.-Dispatches
received by the officers of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, up to OK tonight say that the
forces at Maryland Heights. Cars are running
safely as far as Sandy Hook. 1t is reported
that small body OF rebels are at Middletown,
about miles from Frederick, near South
Rebel Force Thirty Thousand.
BALTIMORE, July 6, Midnight-In addition
to what has been sent from here tonight,
there are reports that have reached the Balti-
are in large force on this side of the Potomac.
Some estimates are as high as 10000
This, however, is thought to be very doubt
ful. -g.. ,---F.
Proclamation of Gov. Curtin.
HARRISBURG, July 6-The following pro-
elamation has just been issued by the Gov
Itis now ascertained that large rebel force
has been detached from Richmond, and is ad-
vancing on the north. So large portion of
our army is at remote points that it becomes
necessary to raise Immediately sufficient
body torepel them. They are already within
the borders of the Commonw wealth You have
always heretofore been ready to answer the
call OF your country. Yon will not be less
ready to come forw ard when your homes and
fresides are tojbe defended against protiigate
horde OF plunderers. am authorized by the
President OF the United States to call for l2OOO
volunteers, in addition to those requiredlby nv
proclamation ofyesterday, to serve for 100 days
in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington
and it's vicinity. 4.
appeal to the freemen of Pennsylvania to
rouse themselves for the necessary effort, and
ccme promptly 10 sweep the invaders from the |
soil. refer to the general order from the
he adq quarters Pennsylvania militia, No. SO,
dated July S, 1884, published with this procla. |
nation, for the details Of the arrangements. y
/ do most earnestly request the good and |
loyal men Of ftheCommonWealth, and especial. |
ly the veteran soldiers in all her borders, to
show, themselves TO be worthy of her in this
emergency. j Her sons have established for !
themselves, on many bloody field, reputa. |
tion for the martial virtues which they will not
now forfeit when both their we'll earned fame |
and the safety Of their homes and families are |
at stake. .e,e nj ELI SLIFER, !
q Secretary Of the Common wealth.
PETERSB BURG. frz /
All Quiet at the Frent-No Fighting on the |
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