The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-07-15

ties are reported on our side In the fight
this morning, between Lowell aud the rebel
cavalry.
1t seems, however, that McCauslapd was
wsi,ing for Breckenridge, who had been do.
tached with bis Division from Ices Army.
to drive US back, or at leas, halt US between
there and Richmond, or Lyuohburg, which,
ever we strike for. Suppose that plan is to
put the broken brigades of the Valley, un.
der Imboden, jenkins, mudwall Jackson,
McCausland, Jones g. Co.. rallies together
upon o division of Lees Veterans, and then
give us another try for The Valley.
All VAS quiet in front Of our picket lines,
upon what was known as the River Road,
up to noon to-day. The Siur says the mum.
bers and purposes of tho rebel invading
forces are confusedly conflicting. We give
elsewhere the opinion entertained by many
around US, that the rebel force is not suf-
fcieut to undertake a serious attack upon
the fortflAtions around Washington and
that it is not their purpose to do so.
Per Contra We have just received the
following, from q source of great intelli-
gence and reliability one that on repeated
occasions, has had earlier and mos. accurate
information of reliable movements in Vir.
gDia. Information received from this
quarter, is as follows:
The rebel army of invasion down the val
Icy. As 600 strong, including 5000 cavalry
under command Of Early, Breckenridge,
Rawson, Imboden. McCausland. Longst rect
was at Gordonsville, Tuesday last, with ad-
ditional forces to join the rebol army of in
vasion. Tho purpose of that army was an
attempt at the capture of Washington by
surprise.
The Virginia Central r r. Is repaired
and in running order from Richmond to
Stanton. Moseby has 24O men In his com.
mand, and expects to have his force in.
creased. In tho fight at Aidie, Mosby cap.
tured 81 cavalry men, killed 20. captured a
major and q IL pounder cannon. Kinoho-
loes commands ono company. operating
near Fairfax G. II and near Accoquan.
BALTIMORE, l2tb.
We have nothing from Washington but
idle street rumois-Do dispatches, no papers,
no trains. The American has just received
information from Frederick that yesterday
the rebels we're again driven out Of that
city, and that the old flag again waves over
IT, About 0 O'Clock yesterday morning,
division of Coles cavalry came dashing in,
and fight took place in the streets between
our troops and rebel guard Of 100 mer.
The rebel Captain was killed. and the bal
lance driven out and pursued towards
Monocacy. Rebels had demanded $40 900
in greenbacks. A committee of citizens me-
gotated with them for tho safety of persons
and property, and pledge was finally given
that ii tho money was paid no one would
be moested, which plodge was kept and the
money paid.
The only property destroyed, was tho
Government stables, which we're g. cd on
Sunday. During tho limo of rebel posses.
sion. their foraging parties. who were sent
out into the country to secure horses and
cattle, camo ia with large Groves of cattle.
pigs and sheep, at times The main streets
OF Frederick wero literally filled with horses
aud cattle, all of which were driven down to
ths fords and sent across to Virginia.
HAvRE DE GRACE. July 12.
There is no doubt OF the capture OF Gen.
eral Franklin, which is confirmed by Lieu.
tenant Colonel Mitchell. inspector in 9th
corps. who was present at the time, and
afterwards escaped. The rebels destroyed
45O feet of Gunpowder bridge, including
draw and 500 fee. more. partially destroy.
ed. The string piece and cross ties being
burned. the repairers expect to finish thea
work within four days.
PHILADELPHIA, July l2.
Inc widest rumors OF the capture of.
Washington are afloat.
To Editors There is probably no truth
in Philadelphia stories about the capture of
Washington.
PHILADELPHIA, l2,h.
The Evening Telegraph of this CITY, has
the following: Fighting has been going on
near Washington. since morning. The
Rebels are approaching tho defences on the
northern side of the city in strong force.
Special Dispatch to the Bulletin from
Harrisburg, says our forces arc reported to
DO 10 Frederick. 1t is rumorod that the
rebels are re crossing the Potomac river
below the Maryland Heights .
The Northern Central II. r. 10 free from
rebels now.
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The Rebels have again cut the wires be-
tween Baltimore and Washington.
New York. July Is.
The Herald's special. from the Head
quarters Department of Western Virginia.
of the llth says General Sullivan's Division
has occupied Martinsburg without oppos.
tion, and restored communication, which 10
now open thence to Wheeling.
Gen. Howe has assumed command at
| Harper's Ferry.