, 1864-07-22

don't attach much Importance to the rebel raid,
as he didn't believe that Lee would detach any
considerable force from the front of the Union
lines
Richmond papers of the 9th were jubilant over
the excitement they imagine the raiders are ere
ating in Maryland. No intimation is given of
the number of troops detached from Lees army,
or by whom commanded
Washington, July THE President in accor-
dance with the resolution of Congress- has is
sued his proclamation appointingthe first Thurs
day in August day of humiliation and pray
er, for the people of the United States, commend
ing them to implOre the compassion and forgive
ness of Almighty God that the rebels may lay
down their arms and that the effusion of blood
may be stopped
indianapolis, July 12.-The Democratic State
Convention to-day nominated J. E. Mcdonald as
Governor. All the Democratic State officers
were renominated.
News ofJuly 18th
Baltimore, July l2-ll P. M-Everything is
quiet around tho city. force of rebels passed
through jamestown last night to join the main
body. Business at a stand still.
Chicago, July l3.-It is impossible to obtain
anything relative to the rebel raid in Mlryand
The dispatches are composed chiefly of rumor5
Il is the opinion of those who are supposed to
know thattherebelraidis nothing buta cattle and
horse stealing expedition a large scale; it may
prove otherwise, though nothing that has yet
trAnspired gives cause to be alarmed for the
safety of Baltimore and Washington.
Blltim ore, July l2.-Nothing from Washing
ton bat idle street rumors. No dipatches, no pa
pers nor trains have arrived.
Philadelphia, July l2-The wires are again
cut by the rebels between Baltimore and Wash
ington.
The American has information from Frederick
that the rebels were driven out yesterday at 9
o'clock A. NJ, by the advance of Coles cavalry
who dashed in and had little fight with small
body of rebels in the Streets stationed as a
guard, resulting in the defeat of the latter driv-
ing thelatter towards Monocacy. During the time
the rebels had possession, foraging parties were
sent through the country to secure horses and
cattle, and came in bringing droves of cattle,
sheep and hogs, literally filling the main streets,
which were driven to the ford5 ana sent across
into Virginia.
New York, July l3-The Herald has the fol-
lowing in regard to the capture of the trains
south of Havre de Grace, about II miles from
Gunpowder bridge: Ga pistol shots being heard
the train stopped. The rebels entered with pis-
tolls in hand and ordered the passengers out. As
they went oat they were robbed oftheir witches
and money with the cooked pistols at their heads.
The cars were then set on fire. Gen. VIM. B.
Franklin, passenger the first train. on being
asked by the rebels who he was, replied nobody
of any account. The guard passed out, but the
Baltimore women told who he was when they
returned and demanded his papers. They took
him in charge. The rebel force was about 25O
strong. The lady prisoners were well treated,
and appeared to be acquainted with many of the
rebels, whom they greeted most affectionately.
The rebels had no hesitation in taking what they
wanted-from passengers boots, coats hats etc.
Among the prisoners several of our officers
who succeeded in making their escape. The pas
seNgers were finally released and were obliged
to walk nine Hes to Bush river.
gentleman from Frederick City who had
been consulting at headquarters in Baltimore
says he counted the enemy as they passed through
Frederick and they amounted to 38, 900 infantry
and 40 pieces of artillery
Indianapolis, July l3.-The Democratic State
Convention adopted resolutions denouncing the
arbitrary arrests the suspension of the writ of
habeds corpus, the suspension of newsp papers; and
in favor of a speedy peace, and against the gen
eral policy of the present Administration
A resolution endorsing Vallandgham was lost
amid much confusion, and a substitute adopted
pledging that the Democracy will maintain civil
and personal liberty at all hazaIds.
New York, July 1.-THE Philadelphia En1ui-
rers correspondent estimates loss in the fight
at Monocacy at 1000, mostly captured after
we were fanked. The rebel loss in killed and
wounded is believed to befuly as large our loss
When the rebels took Magnolia they intercepted
large number of dispatches among them one
from Stanton to Ca1wa laler.
Harrisburg July 1.-THE headquarters here
has no longer any communications wi h The Wash
ington Departments. Several days since they
telegraphed Couch investing him with ample
power to meet such contingency; understood so
at least. Bridges of the Northern Central Rail-
road are destroyed between Monktown
and Cockeyesvlle A rebel deserter who
represents himself as native of Indiana, states
abo1 inv i, Ia,
There are three brigades of cavalryunder Breck-
inridge and Rhodes, and another division of in
fantry. Their movements are kept a profound
secret from the officers. The impression is their
intention is to capture Baltimore or Washington
De5erters belonging to the force that drove Hun
ter from Lynchburg say that after that affair
large reinforcemont5 arrived from Richmond and
marched northwaFd
Hunters force occupies Martinsburg Anoth-
er body of our troops held Hagerstown The
rebels still occupy South Mountain Pass, while
their main body were demonstrating on Bllti-
more and Washington, from points between Mon
ocacy and Baltimore
San FraucIsco, July 14.-LegI Tenders 30
@40.
San Francisco, July l4.-The s.. Louis ycster-
day took 1896, 704 in treasure, and 262 passen-
gers.
Mazatlan dates to the 4th, state that the coast
ing trade is suspended. No foreign vessels are
allowed to enter the port. 1t is rumored that Gen
Uraga has made peace with the regency and
would be employed in the army to pacify Sonora
and Sinaloa Juarez is quiet at Monterey Gems
Otega and Doblado have been unable to raise
sufficient troops to take the field.
1t is reported that Gen. Daz has withdrawn
his troops to Oljace, and opened negotiations
with Maximilian If true it is death blow to
the Liberals.
Foreign representatives, are neutral, but VIII
doubtless recognize the new empire.
Corwin left his post to avoid being placed in q
false position
A Salt Luke telegram says TINT Goa. Connor
had placed provost guard in tAe city, which
has incen59d the Norm Jas very much. Rlmo;s
are in circulltioa that an attempt is aboatbeia
mlda to drive out the guard, but had assumed
no tangible shape.
News ofJuiy 18th.
Baltimore, July IL. The news from Washing
ton is exciting. The Star says skirmishng on
the Rockville road commenced at an early hour
this morning, and was followed by an advance
OF the rebel force 10 point four miles west of
TernallYt9wn. Their progress on that road was
stepped and they disappeared in some other di-
rection Subsequently we heard them skirmish-
ing, between l and IL o'clock, on and around
the Seventh Street turnpike, near Claggets farm
and F. P. Blairs residence
1t is reported to-day that the rebels burned
Blair's residence