Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-09-10

two different roads, for the purpose of masking
him develop his strength. On the Charlestown
and Gerardstown road there was nothing but
slight skirmish, while on Winchester pike, there
was all we had hoped for and desired On this
road early in the morning we attacked the enc
my's outposts and drove his pickets in upon the
reserves towards Darksvile.
In the afternoon we again made another attack
on tie same line, when the rebels placed di-
vision of infantry into line, and advanced, no
doubt to ascertain the strength of a party so
persistently. annoying them. Between and 2
o clock the elemys line reached the outskirts of
Martinsburg. At this time we opened Ere from
IA section of our battery, and soon after the enc
my returned the fire from four guns an emf
nence somewhat to the right of Martinsburg, in
front of the rebel position. At this time the
rebel line of infantry pressed our right and CEN
ter, where there was deployed q portion of
Schoenmaker's brigade.
On our left, where was stationed Col. Powel's
brigade there was not so heavy pressure. -
Shells from rebel and. Union guns passed over
the town without striking any houses in it.
The Heralds special dispatch from Sheridan's
Headquarters, dated Aug. 3lst, 10 P. NJ. says
The enemy whose main force was presumed
to have been concentrated at Bunker Hill, about
eight miles distant across the Occoquan for the
past three days, is now understood to be really
Withdrawing and making up valley via Middle
lONH anu DttduSuuiS. Out "i""to oH
the alert, will have something favorable to re-
port very There has been but little skir-
mshing- in front since Monday.
The prospect of "A battle in this valley becomes
DINNER every day.
SACRAMENTO, 9th Opposition steamer WasAoe
on her way from San Francisco to this city ex-
ploded her boiler and sunk shore-s a
complete wreck. Runors conflicting as to
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Smith, of this city, who was passenger, learn
that there were about 200 persons on board, q
majority of whom either dead or disabled
California Steam Navigation CO. boat Chrysop-
oils was a long way ahead and knew nothing of
disaster. The Antelope being behind came up
and took off wounded and large number of dead
She brought first news of sad af,ir to this city.
On her arrival at half past this morning alarm
bells were rung and Howard Association turned
out to attend to wounded. Steamers Visdtid
and Cleopatra at once got up steam and pro-
ceeded down to wreck Tho antelope grounded
on bar at foot of street, and have not been
able to get on board. Besides those found dead
many supposed to have been drowned, as the
IFashoe careened over and her stern went COM
pletely under.
LATER.-Since previous dispatch have
DR.. Frey, who has just come OF the Anteiope.-
II reports few dead on board, and co cases of
serious injuries. OF these at least 80 will die,
they having inhaled steam. From what he
could learn. about $50 are sufferers, of whom
about so are dead or will die.
From passengers learn that only two women
were on board. Both escaped injury. The up
per works of the boat aft arc said to be com
pletely demolished. Some portions, with state
rooms, were blown overheard. Steamer Ante
lope brought only the wounded. large mum
Der OF the slightly wounded who could walk
ride have come ashore and been taken to the
rooms of the Howard Association Among the
dead is Father CIllen, of Forest HILL During
present confusion it is impossible to learn names
of sufferers many being on board the antelope,
which is still aground Explosion reported
to have taken place at 10 o'clock, p. m, at
point just above the Hogs Back, and 10 miles
above Rio Vista.