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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
The Sixth Corps Reach Reins Station
None Or Wilson'S Force Found-kepOrts
Of Escnped Union sSidiers-Wiiso"
Forced To Rcsrent, Destroying his Ariii-
HTApQuARTERs ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Thursday, June 3O-6 o'clock P. m.

Thursday June N-b o'clock ?. N.
From Our Special Correspondent
This morning, about 9 o'clock, the 9th Corps
reached the Weldon Railroad in force at Reins
Station their object being to assist Gen Wilson, who
was reported to have been intercepted by the enemy
at that place on his return from Lynchburg.
No force was fouEd occupying the station, and no
trace Of Gen. Wilson except the remnants Of the trains
which be bad destroyed and abandoned
The 9th Corps employed itself through the day at
DESTROYING tho railroad track near the depot, and
expected to return to their old position tonight
/ cnn hear nothing OF Wilson'S fight OF yesterday
afternoon except perfect reports brought IN by die
mounted mon who have crept through the lines. IL
seems that he was first met by Rebel cavalry as he
approached the railroad and, driving them back soon
found himself in collision with Infantry and artillery
and after severe struggle he was obliged to retreat
abandoning oil his artillery 6 pieces) and bnrning his
trims. The wounded placed in ambulances with
hospital isgs flying and LEFT the field. he retired
in southery direction. Some Of tho men report seeing
two brigades Of cavalry follow him and railroad train
loaded with infantry pass down the road The loss Of
the Indiana brigade in the battle Of Tuesday night
Soney River is authenticated. II Is hoped, however.
that they vill fight their way through and escape.
Until this disaster and in spite Of it, this has been in
is results one the most successful cavalry eXpedi
iions Of the War.
long trnin Of white bundles has been coming IN all
day Gen. Patioks headquarters, bringing scores Of
contrabands Of all ages and shades of color who were
rescued from Slavery by the movement OF the 9th
Corps.
CBy the way: "Mr. himself" Of Petersburg has been
binding new house his plantation, about seVen
miles from the city, little west Of the Peninsula plank
road. II is a and onehalf story house. woodcolor
about twenty BY eighty fee tsquare, beside the chin
neys This fact is considered important this is the
fret respectable new house have seen in thewhoe
campaign.) HEw
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
yubiIation Among Traitors-The Rebel
Raid into IaryIand-Piighto OF the I'm
hnfS faufe.
hnbi tauts.

Special Dispatch to The n. 7. Tribune.
WARRINGTON, Tuesday July SLIGO p. N.
The Secesh here are insolently and joyOusly
predicting the arrival Of the Rebels and the capture Of
Washington.
Passengers by the Baltimore this morning state
that the Secesh in that city busy there intoxicating
scary reports-one that the Rebel force consists OF
Breckinfdges Buckners, and Eary's divisions.
Refugees from Hagerstown, Boonsboro, and Middle
town are arriving at Baltimore in considerable NUN
bers Many Of them walked the whole way. They re-
port much excitement throughout the western counties
of Maryland, more on account of previous invasions
than from anything seriously threatening now
The turnpike leading from Hagerstown to Baltimore
is filed with wagons and teams belonging to terrified
saImers who are eDdeavoring to OF their stock.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
Pc, nsyivsnia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Call
ing for $4,000 Men.
HARRBBURe. Tuesday, July >. lsVl.
PROCLAMATION.


Whereas the President of the United States
has this day made call upon the Commonwealth Of
Pennsylvania for 900 militia volunteer infantry to
serve at Washington and It's vicinity for one hundred
days, unless sooner Discharged.
], Andrew G. Cwtin, Governor OF the seid Common
wealth. do make this my Proclamation, in response
thereto and do hereby call the iEeemen OF Peensy-
vania TO frankly forward as they have heretofore
done and fill The requsition for this important seryde
1t apparent that the enemas OF your Government IN
desperation aIe threatening US with an armed force, in
the hop that the army Of Gen Grant may be with
drawn irsm before Riehmond and call upon the cit-
Eens Of this Commonwealth capable Of bearing arms to
forward without delay and thus aid cur heroic
brothers in the great army Of the Republic.
Given undor my hand and he great seal Of The stale at ihr
rsbuE, this nth day Of July ia the year Of our LORD one
Thousand, eight hundred and SIXTY four and Of The Common
wealth tie eglty.uiuth Ill SLIFEB
BY the Governor Secretary OF The Commonwealth
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06

Sanitary Commission in its liberal Issue Of clothing
hospital supplies and dccaciesthe Christian Commits
sion in its practical ecieSt and devoted expenditure OF
labor and attention and the independent state agehos
locking with special soicude 20 the wants OF the sons
OF individual Satesa these are getting part as I'M
poran. as any in the vindcaton Of the integrity oil our
Government. -,
Thousands Of brave wounded Union soldiers have
fn reason to thank the Rebel citizens Of the country
through which this campaign ha led the army for their
foretbought in packing generous supply OF ice ior
hospital use.
By the side Of every rivulet newly built houses are
fodnd filed TO their utmost capacity with the sod zee
10 the accumulation of which the last severe winter
was favorable Little did the Rebel authorities mag INC
when they ordered this liberal Storage OF crysiazod
water that it would cool the heated bTows ana parched
lips Of thousands OF the men they so much nate. -
The people VI this section, like those between INC
Rappahannoek and Pamunkey, were dwelling IN the
most stupid security and were overtaken by our on
ward marching arcs with surprise and c0nsIernation;
Leaving their property 10 the doubtful protection OF
their negroes they He'd 10 the cities for security llo
a short time--wil tcll'hOw wise their action.
These days Of monotouy the report Of which falls 80
ve1inFy upon the public ear are big With portentous
preparations. movement that viii exceed ~ priI-
fancy and importance GGy pest one OF this campaign
will coon 10 executed. II will be successful. Il. T. W.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
The Rebel Raid North-Wcst-TheL ntes'
Reports.
PHILADELPHIA. Tuesday, July 5,

PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, July >. let4
The Bulleha has the following special
dispatch:
HARRISBURG, July s. P. n.-Thc Rebels had not
crossed the Potomac at o'clock this morning. at
which time the telegraph Office was open and in direct
communication with Gen. Couch. He Is actively en-
gagged in making preparations TO give our visitors
warm reception, should they repeat their folly OF last
Summer.
"The fcars Of the people aong the border counties
lev. bos- aPYsasvd, tnere Is considerable alarm
stin existing az the Rebels may be in strong force
They are said 20 have @ COO cavalry.
Governor Curtin returned 10 his post yesterday
morning He did not reach Gettysburg, as he was tel
egraphed to return when about fifteen miles from Car
Isle
lover thousand horses passed through Gettysburg
yesterday owing to in that section and IN other
counties there was similar alarm"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
The Rebel Raid-La,es,N View. in baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Tuesday, July 5. 1854.


A special dispatch TO The Anrrican from
Alfred Spates. President Of the Chesapeake and OHIO
Canal dated Cumberland July s. says; The Rebel raid
has been very destructive on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal We have information here that the Canal has
been badly damaged and that q number OF boats have
been burned and teams captured.
Tho following Is the latest and most authentic inei.
gence received up to o'clock this evening from the
Upper Potomac:
About o'clock this evening an attack was about be.
ing made upon Maryland flights. where Gen. Sigels
whole force is concentrated, aud then formed in
line Of battle for defense.
Very little information details OF the progress OF
the siege Of Hsrpers Ferry aud Maryland Hgbts could
be obtained owing to there being no trains running
that far up the road and the telegraph operator not be-
ing in position to understand the true condition Of
affairs other than that the defense obviously sue
cessu in view Of the nights being sil in Gen. SigeIs
possession
Whatever damage the enemy may undertake in their
present movement il must be quickly effected they
will meet with such opposition in the forces
ING upon them from the West 10 relieve all appre
hension about the result.
-Four railroad trains loaded with Government sup.
plies. as well as the mail train from Hsrper's Ferry
that was intercepted by Moseby on its return. were ali
worked through through to BaltimoreEthis afternoon
withoa. the slightest loss. They were fired at how
ever, very warmly from tho Virginia side, opposite
the Point OF l.CcAs
No damage 10 the railroad Is known as yet excepting
about 30 feet over Pattersons Creek bridge six miles
east Of Cumberland which to-day entirely repaired
for the movements about being made over tho road
eastward.
Tire hundred wagons loaded with stores, supposed
10 have been captured gotten of safely from Mar
tinsburg by Gen. Sige and passed through Frederick
today on tho way 10 Baltimore.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
sp.eial Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune
HEADQUARTERS ARsfY oT THE POTOMAC :
Friday july - p. IL.
More Communication.

speeial Dispatch o The NJ Y. Tribune.
HRApQuARTRRs AR,fY oF THE POTOMAC
Friday July - y. Ia
Wilson's command is coming IN and the 6th
Corps returning TO it's late position on the LEFT OF TIE
line. Finding II impossible TO break through be maze
dctosr toward Suffolk and is approaching by the
Suffolk md ~ George Court House road. At O'Clock
this morning be We. only fifteen miles distant The
less in his own ana Kauzs divisions must De nearly one
thousand q large proportion Of which were cap'Teu'
They also lost ten twelve guns and 800 negroes mat
had voluntarily Joined them. Gen Grant pronounces
the loss more than compensated By the results and de-
cares the raid 10 be a brilliant achievement
Gen. Smiths quarter.hourly shells into Petersburg
last night kndled large Gre, and set oil the bells IN
the city ringing Each OF these shells ssporiiVe!
called the Petersburg Exprcss'-issued four tunes IN
hour is as "inhammstory" the South used to con-
.der THE TEBusE as sensational rs TIE Herald Is
even unto this day and cries itself the streets IN
,hrier voice ihan chat Of a newsboy.
Gen Butler Il sil ebses. in other quarters 81 his de-
partmeui but bis immediate return IL expected. Gen.
smith goes Str,h tomorrow twenty days sick leave
The ,te of his health makes rest for few deys I'M
peraiy Esd be could not hope for even respite here
Gen p, Endaie rrcooeds temporarily to the command
Of tho lsih Corps.
The numbers 81 officers scarcely eonyaeseent rom
wounds received in the earlier weeks OF The campaign
who are returning to the army with buoysnt spii"'
to,ing cheering effect.
Orange Judd esq and Other gentlemen OF the SAM
tsry Commission. have to-day been distributing luIn
res tobacco AID vegetables in the trenches carrying
the good things in baskets; and e-posing themselves
equally with tie soldiers.
The movement reported in the New fors papers 70
supply the army with vegetables j. hailed here rs worm
more than aught else could be, save more men.
More glorious news still f. i a. there Is to be no
more Communication Having stated The fact IN large
company today / saw corps commander spring
wildly from his seat with ordinations Of ioyand then
he ordered his last champagne and she last lump OF ice
and the toast was Herr 10 no communication y then
tn.eups clinked, and each sa'd ho"F then eaeh
said Drink hearty" then all drank aud then OIL
elnked tin.cups again. and finally we all chorused
"so-o-h" which coremonyis away We have IN the
army" ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
Another Rebel Rsid-The Forces Reported
Large-Greai Il excitement in Baltimore
-sigel Falls Back Across the Potomac
No serions Engagement Vet.
From Our SPECIAL Correspondents.


BALTIMORE, Monday July 4. 1864.
The city was thrown into great state Of
excitement to-day in consequence of the news that the
Rebels were about making another raid into Maryland
In the lower part of the town people gathered
here and there discussing the and reports that
continually arrived from various So far as
your correspondent can learn the ebeshave attempted
another raid into Pennsylvania by way of Hagertovn,
at which place great alarm prevails.
Harpers Ferry. held by Gen. Max Weber. is also
threatened. Gems. Sge and Stsbe, with Col. MuIgan,
has succeeded In falling back TO the Maryland side OF
the Potomac at Shepherdsown, and win probably join
he garrison at Hsrper Ferry thus securing that place
ofiectaaIy from further harm
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from North Moan
tain the Ohio River is under the care Of Gen Kelly
who has detachmens stationed at various points His
Headquarters are at Cumberland This portion Of the
road 10 uninterrupted. Gen. Kelly reports via Wheel
ing that there signs Of the enemy west Of North
Mountain Station seven miles beyond Martnsburg.
IT is said that Gen Hunter with his full force in good
condition. is moving to thwart the designs of the enemy
have been unable to obtain any particulars of fighting
but learn that losses small No damage. as far
known. has yet been done TO Government or railroad
property.
The official adviees received here last night by the
military and railroad lead me to believe that tho Rebel
forces quite large and that such disposition has been
made of them rendered ii incumbent upon Sigel to
fall back The RebelE made their first appearance at
North Mountain about nine mies west of Martinsburg
aanking that important position on the right This
move was undoubtedly made for the purpose Of cap
turng some Of the trains belonging TO Gen. Hunters
corps as the property ley north of MartinSburs under
Ahe immediate charge Of Gen. Sigel.
Its stated trustworthy authority that the Rebel
cavalry are under command Of Ma. Gen. Ransom, sue
eesfor 10 Stuart and the infantry under command OF
Gen. Early. Some report Brechnridge and Ewen in
command. though this is doubtful.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have,
believe. xayed aU theI rolling stock at Uartnsbnrg,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
To the Associated Pres,

To the Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Tuesday. July s. 1854.
Passengers onGhe mail-boat Highland Light
report that day before yesterday Gen. Grant de-
nand for the unconditional surrender Of Petersburg
but the answer was not known at City Point when the
Highland Light left II WIS believed II the dorA-ad
al not complied WITH that asenable time would be
allowed for the removal Of the and children be-
fore the town was attacked They also say that appear
anees indicated lively work.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
BALuHoRg Tuesday, July


1t was reported and believed yesterday morn
ing that Hagersown in possession Of the Rebels,
,he operators having left their posts between and 10
o'clock under alarm.
The operaters However, returned about l O'Clock in
the afternoon and reported that !; was quiet and that
there were no Rebels than Falling Waters aid
Wilismsport from six TO ten miles distant from the
Potomac whore It was said fighting going yes.
terday afternoon.
The same account also saws that fighting was going
on at or near sharpbnrg the onion forces being
manded by Gen. Sigel
Previous reports from Harpor's Ferry had located
on Sigel during Sunday night at Shepherdstown TO
which point he lad fallen bach from Martinsbure, and
where junction was formed with him by Mullgan with
the force from the Leetown Sight on Sunday ten miles
below.
This joint force II thought, would move TO the
MARYLAND side Of the Potomac 10 scccor the Maryland
flights if attacked by the Rebels.
An attack was made on Harper's Ferry about OF
10 o'clock yesterday morning by forco estimated at
some 900 cavalry with more than rs many infantry.
Gen Weber. however. set about making vigorous
defense and up TO the last accounts was holding his
own.
Nothing had been heard up to O'Clock In the after.
noon al HArpefs feffl from oIgeib Vi hiukah oiCeo
which Is accounted for. perhaps by the Hagerstown
story Of their being again engaged opposite Shepherds
town. 70 which point they must hare been followed by
the Rebels
After o'clock il the afternoon the wires were inter
rupted near Harpers Ferry the East side, and tho
operator al the Point OF Rocks understood tQ re-
port that body Of Rebel Cavalry had crossed the Po
tomac there and interrupted the telegraph
In the mean time the excitement at Frederick, Nd,
continuing all the sick from the hospitals with the pro-
vost euard of the town. were removed the former go
ing to Annapolis.
The Government stores were also removed from
Frederick as they had previously been successfully 70
moved from Harper's Ferry.
No reason is given for this movement from Frederick
ss no hostile forces were known 10 be within 20 miles OF
the place except cavalry detachment near Point Of
Rocks, l2 miles of.
Gen. Tyler remained at Monocacy In command OF
Gen. Wallaces forces that point being the extreme
Western limit of this Department He Ia protecting the
great railroad bridge Of Monocacy River three miles
from Frederick No signs Of the enemy had appeared
up TO last night
The true object and extent OF the whole movement IL
az yet mystery II is known from refugees from Mar
tinsburg Winchester and other places IN Virginia iha'
the Rebels are TemorEelessly and eItessy enforcing
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06

ARRIVAL OF Col. EGAN.-It will be graft.
fyins to the many friends Of Col T. ". Egan, com
handing lst Brigade, Birneys division Of Hanooehs
corps to know that he arrived in town BY transport
yesterday. and stopping at the Metropolitan no
tel lie Is gradually recovering from the severe xonna
while leading his brigade in charge against the an
emy's works our left flank. .trs sr q. .s..I %
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
From Fer,rc.. Monroe.

m FORfREss MONROE, Mondsy, July !54
The Fourth has passed very pleasantly here. A no
tlonsl salute was fred at noon from the water battery
and was Joined by salute from the English aud Iencb
higates lying at Hampton Roads. Flags were displayed
"a usual and the troops were reviewed In the presence
Of English and French officers. ~ , $780,, VIZ.
There Is no news from the 'front.' ,arl .s..I 3 1908
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06

strong, have invaded Maryland and taken Martins
burg and Barpcrs GForry. and are threatening other
pointsi that the public safety requires call upon tho
State Executives for militia force TO repe the inya
sion, and he calls upon the State of New YORK Tor L.
OCO militia, as It's quota, 10 serve 100 days.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06

with various descriptions Of property belonging to
private parties.
Your correspondent win leave here tomorrow for
Harpors Ferry, there trains now running be-
pyond that point, and win send full particulars. DR.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
New.Yerk Has Sent More than 30O,O00
Men 10 the war-A Surplus 81 l,sJ3
over All CaIls. III ---nLL--
ALBANY, Tuesday, July $, 1884

ALBANY, Tuesdhy July . 100"
Gov. Seymour has been officially informed by
Provost Marshsl.Ceneral Fry that the State Of New
York is entitled to credit of 80 men over all calls
1t appears that this State has sent moro than 900 900
men to the war . a
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
FROM GR&NT,s ARMY.

Retreat Of Wilson'S CavnIry-The Sixth
Corps ut it's Old Wilson's
Loss 10 or ~ Guns, Loco Prisoners,
md 1900 Negroes -Grnni satisfied
with the Expeditiou-FiTe in Peters
burg Return OF Wounded GGc'rs-
Devotion OF the eani,nTy AgcnGs-No
More Communication.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
A. Call for the siusc Militia.

gI Albany. Tuesday, July 5, lsO1.
The' President informs Gov. Seymour chat
the Rebel forces estimated at from 1900 to $1,000
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
ne dhEAt OUNtESls
Grant Demands the Unconditional
Surrender Of Petersburg.
THE REBEL REPLY NOT KNOWN.
RumOred Capture OF the City
THE NEW REBEL RAID.
ALLEGED INVASION OF MARYLAND.
EXCITEMENT ALONG THE BORDER.
GEN. SlGEl FALLS BACK TO THE POTOMAC.
NO SERIOUS FIGHTING YET.
Conflicting and Unsatisfactory Accounts.
Rwell's Entire Corps Supposed to be
Coming North.
Alleged Capture Of Harper's Ferry
and Martinsburg.
Alleged Capture Of Harper's Ferry
and Martinsburg.
The PRESIDENT CALLS FOR STATE MILITIA
Eew-York to Send 10000 for 100 Days.
PENNSYLVANIA SENDS $4,000
Rumored Capture Of Petersburg Large
story for the New-Xork Market.
B1seil Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune

FlfcII DiFp6tCh % The Y. 7. ITlOune.
WASHINGTON Tuesday, July 5, 1854.
A dispatch went from here to New-York this
evening at o'clock declaring that Petersburg was
taken yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06

Grant Said 10 have Demanded the Sur
render Of Petersburg-Tbe Rebel ke-
ply a. Yet Unknown-Lively Work Ex-
psetfd.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06

Exciting Reports - Hurper's Ferry At
tackled by the Rebels - Our Forces
Making n Vigorous Defense-The Gov
crnment Stores Removed from, Harp
or's Ferry-Aiarm Mt frederiek-AI
the Sick and Wouaded Removed from
the uospitnis-The Rebels Enforcing
RemorseIess CONSUMPTION.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
THE REBEL REPLY NOT KNOWN.
RumOred Capture OF the City
THE NEW REBEL RAID.
ALLEGED INVASION OF MARYLAND.

EXCITEMENT ALONG THE BORDER
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-08
is This Sol

UWs t.ts mi. erpor;unity OF makicg note Of an
other thing eross uhmitigaei evil IL Is the hapiuai
fmnovrneSt in the local Oces Of men who are ht tJr
6-Id duty One secs them everywhere. 10 the enrol
ing cfRcss, TO begin with. Does Generai wan
ecTF ii, will take she primest and heAlthest young
msn he can and. Doea The Adjuiant General need
Bureau Assistants che arterm4ster, Commsssry, and
al ths various departments They had them among
The Young snl abs bcdiel FAR too much. While our
army IA hard pressed worn with Constant laborious
gesfYl 2 duties its force reduced, and the duties OF
each soldier increased, thsre are everywhere TO De
found those who are well fl, 1'mPsed aii the Wsr
aud kept from sharing the Onerous aud uuss
hoh appeItain 70 the service.
And what the lsE requires is constantly violated
aud eVasicns are made Of ts proVisioRe' me GOV
enmeuf i not 20 ola for this, bus the ndlVlouAs
v o slight iIs commando And the most ismehtaoie
feature Of the cssa far As North OaroDa Is CON
csrusd that the shade ocss they are called, have
bcen filed during tbs War by Those Nhlse hearts "ere
less. N The cause aud nov in may instances by
6goJsl er-Yahkees =. heart, who are shielied trem
.as m iiAry sefvc5 ~ shade employment
s. SAYS the Raleigh Confederate. To what extent
this accusation Is generally are not prepared TO
say. Il has been stated that in Yngn!A alone there
are 40 600 men ds,ailsd exempt eiC WHO ought to be
n the army; while In he 0osIedeIaoy At large the
numbef of shade officers aud the Ike, reaches the
Astonishing cures OF 200 900. These are known by
nams. Iu addition there are countless sEulkerR, un'
knoWn 70 the conseript CHioers The estimate Of men
.ho might vlbOu, detriment any industrial n eres',
Us ai5ei 10 the army, may be exaggerated; but none
vii deny that Just enforcement Of the laws would add
a. hat so 600 troops to those alrCady in the field
Shall they be forthcoming at this crisis or will We Wait
al IL IA too late