Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-07-16
Latest War News I!
Telegraphed to the TRINITY JOURNAL
OVER CALIFORNIA AND OREGON LINE.


city is full of rumors. Following is believed to
be correct: Intelligence from Maryland Nights
warrants belief that rebel force is this side of
Potomac, not less than 80, 900 strong. Governor
Curtin telegraphed to Washington that 20, 900
rebels crossed at Point of Rocks.
NEW YORK, 7th.-1ribune's Harrisburg special
says official information received shows that
Grant notified War Department that large force
of rebel army had left his immediate front. A
large portion of Hunters force reached Parkers-
burg on its way East. Advance reaches Cum
berland tomorrow.
Worlds special says notwithstanding wild re-
ports rebels burned only one important bridge
west of Harper's Ferry. Nothing rebels can do
in Shenandoah valley will induce Grant to weak
en- his army. Movements are under way at
Washington to largely reinforce Grant with
veteran troops.
! HARRISBURG, carbohydrates from Chambers
burg state that rebels supposed to be of Brad
ley's or Johnston IS Brigades, entered Hagerstown
this afternoon. Federal force, after spirited re-
sistance, was compelled to fall back to Green
castle.
BALTIMORE, 7th.-At Harper's Ferry rebels de-
stroyed all railroad property and large amount
of forage. There is no longer doubt that Lee
has sent considerable portion of his army in this
direction.
American has following Frederick, 7th.-At
10 o'clock this morning Hills cavalry made re-
they met strong force of rebel infantry. After
sharp fight our forces fell back to Frederick, en-
envy slowly pursuing. LATER.-Enemy is now
one mile from Hagerstown pike. Government
stores have been removed.
BALTIMORE, 7th-l1, P. M.-Reliable reports
from London SAYS no rebel force in that county.
Moseby with 200 or 800 men, committed some
depredatons at Point of Rocks Monday.
Following particulars are gathered from Head
quarters Information received tonight that
Yesterday afternoon rebels attempted to gain
bridge over Monocacy Wallace, with small
portion of his force, formed line one mile east of
town. After 4 o clock fighting commenced, last
ing with more or less severity, when rebels re-
tired, leaving us in possession. Wallace is con-
fdent of holding Frederick. Reinforcements are
being pushed forward. Every reason to believe
this movement will result in disappointment and
disaster to rebel cause.
Special Harrisburg dispatch, It'll, is as follows
Dispatch received by Gen. Couch from officers
of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad says invading
force is not less than 80, 900 This fact they
have learned from their own agents. Enemy
consists of Is 900 infantry-balance cavalry and
artillery. They left Hagerstown at daylight this
morning, moving in direction of Boonesboro, en-
route to Frederick. Rumor prevails, but is not
believed, that force several thousand strong is
encamped between Greencastle and Hagerstown.
Wallace has established Headquarters here, and
sentforce of cavalry and artillery to attract enc
my's attention. His rcinforcements under Gil
pin were attacked by rebels one mile east OF
Frederick. Battle ragged severely for three
hours Gilpin dislodged and drove enemy back
three times, and holds bridge over Monocacy.
Reinforcements en- route will arrive at Harper 5
Ferry tonight. Wallace will hold Frederick.
There is assurance from Headquarters that every
thing is progressing finely, and that rebels will
soon be sadly disappointed in their expectations.
PHILADELPHIA, 7th-Bultetns special dated
| Chambersburg, 18th, says McCausland's command
of cavalry and mounted infantry, 800 strong,
formerly Kns, entered Hagerstown yesterday
and left by Frederick road. This morning they
made requisltion on people for $40, 600 and 800
outfits which paid under threats of the de-
struction of the town.
NEW YORK, 8th.-Herald's 18th Corps CORES
pendent, under date Petersburg ID, says to-day
witnessed one of the most exciting artillery bat
ties of the war. After two hours cannonading
rebel batteries completely silenced, and
| rebels driven back. At 3, P. NJ, enemy opened
again, his works enveloped in continual cloud of
dust from bursting shells Rebel gunners
were seen running to rear, and two hours after
all rebel batteries were silenced. Our batteries
were placed with great skill, so that they could
be concentrated at any point at moments no.
tice. Bombardment still going many build
ings already destroyed.
TriJune's special says Petersburg is now COW
cred by over one hundred guns waiting Grant 5
orders. It's destruction is only the work of a
few hours.
FORTRESS MONROE, 6th.--Steamer from Bcr-
muda Hundred this morning reports nothing new
from front. When she left City Point on 9th
heavy firing heard in direction of Peters
burg. Hospitals at that place have been cleared.
MEMPHIS, Gth.-Gen. Washburne issued fol-
lowing proclamation Whereas railroad trains
from Memphis to Salisbury have been frequently
fred into by guerrias, and as many persons
along road encourage such proceedings, it is
hereby ordered that forty of most prominent Sc
cessionsts between Memphis and Lagrange be
arrested, and twenty each day placed in most
conspicuous positions, and that train be al
lowed to leave Memphis without this rebel guard
until the murderous business is stopped.
New YORK, 7th.-Committee has been organ
lied in London to replace the sword which
/ Semmes lost by sinking of the Alabama The
Daily Ners published account of Kearsarge and
4iabama affair and charges that Capt. Winslow
would have secured officers and crew of alabama
had he not placed too much confidence in honor
of owner of yacht. 1t also publishes letter
from the master of the Kearsarge complaining
that yacht Deerhound was consort of Alabama
There is suspension of habeds corpus and
declaration of martial law in Kentucky in conse-
quence of opposition to draft.
A CHARMING CUss-The Esmeralda Union