The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-07-15
ton of Rockville. Some shots were ex-
changed. No one was injured.


changed. No one was injured.
When three miles from Muddy Branch our
forces made short stand, when quite skir-
mish ensued, in which the rebels brought to
bear on them ono Of their four guns. We
had three persons wounded, oil slightly. Our
forces then started for Georgetown, where
they arrived this morning.
The rebels, who ut times showed consider
able force, Seemed to direct their attention to
tho canal, which they damaged considerably.
Our men report the country full OF rebels,
and that there were several skirmishcs yester-
day. in ono Of which Capt. Morris, Of Co.
NJ, 9Th Illinois Cavalry, was killed.
Citizens residing near Kingsville report that
party Of so rebel cavalry passed there this
forenoon, making for the railroad. They cut
the telegraph on tho turnpike Us they passed.
While passing by the house Of Mr.. Day, a
strong Union man, they noticed nm American
flag flying, and some Of them stopped to burn
his barn. Mr.. Day made no resistance until
they attempted to haul down tho flag, when
no fired on the robels and killed one. Mr..
Day has not since been seen, and his fate is
not yet known.
BALTIMORE, July IL.
The American has received information
from Frederick that the rebels yesterday wore
again driven out Of that place, and that the
old flag again floats over IL.
About nine o'clock yesterday forenoon q
division of Coles cavalry came dasbing in
and fight took place in the streets between
our troops and small rebel guard left there
OF only 100 men. The rebel captain was
killed and the balance Of the rebels driven
out and pursued in the direction OF Monoca-
oy. The rebels had demanded o contribution
Of $40, 900 in greenbacks for not interfering
with citizens and their property. The money
was paid, and the rebels neither molested
persons or property. The only property de-
sstroyed was tho Government stables, which
were fired on. During the time Of the rebel
possession of tho town, foraging parties went
out into the country and brought in droyes
of cattle, pigs and sheep. AT times the main
streets were literally filled with horses and
cattle, oil of which were driven across the
Potomac into Virginia.
NV informant learnt that Bradley johnson
had crossed the pike at Canal's Manor ut o
A, NJ. yesterday with IN immense train Of
captured horses, going towards the Potomac.
As he had command Of the raiders in this Vi
cinity, it may be presumed that they have all
gone towards the Potomac. The rebels did
very slight damage to the Monocacy iron
bridge, Il was so strong.
The conductor of the 0 A. M. Washing.
ton train reports that there had boon no fight
ing up to the time no left. At 1915 p. NJ.
the telegraph was cut.
learn from Annapolis Junction that the
rebels obtained possession OF the road ut Bells
vile and Bladensburg about p. NJ, and up
to the latest advices still held it, amusing
themselves by destroying the bridges and tear
ing up the track. They IRE said to DO in
considerable force.
There is no evidence Of the appearance OF
any rebel forces, even OF guerillas, in Balti-
more county. All has been quiet around the
city to-day. The work of strengthening the
Notifications is progressing with great energy
under Gen. Ord's direction.
Gov. Bradford has issued q proclamation
calling out the entire militia force of the
city, who will proceed to tho defences to-
morrow.
We learn that $50 Of Gilmore's band ar.
rived at Townstown last night, returning
from the burning of Gunpowder bridge.
They had with them in carriages, Gen.
franklin and staff. They remained until
midnight. Thoy had slight skirmish with
our piokets near Sheppard asylum and ono OF
our men was killed or captured.
WASHINGTON, July l3.
Skirmishing had been constantly going on
and our troops had acted strictly on the de-
fensive until yesterday evening, when tho
rebel sharpshooters becoming annoying, We
determined to dislodgo them from in front Of
Fort Stevens. This was efIectually done.
The robels retired in hot haste, leaving ut the
house of F. P. Blair, at Silver Springs, 100
wounded, including eleven officers, and their
dead on the field.
Reconnaissance this forenoon showed that
the rebels had disappeared during the night
from our front after firing number OF build
ings previously occupied as shelter for their
sharpshooters.
Scouts report that the rebels were rccross-
ing the Potomac nearly opposite Poolesville,
driving before them about two thousand head
Of cattle.
A dispatch received by Gen. Halleck from
Rockville, says the retreating rebels passed
through that place at thrco o'clock this A.
NJ, moving in the direction of Edwards
Ferry. The rebels near Bladensburg moved
of between and 10 o'clock this forenoon,
taking the road westward and carrying with
them number of horses, cattle, &c.
The militia and volunteers and employees
in the several departments of tho Government
wero called out to-day, and performed the
duty assigned them.
There has been no extraordinary excite
ment in Washington.
Several squads OF rebel prisoners wcro
brought in to-day, and taken to the old Cap.
itol prison. =
Our killed and wounded Of yesterday
amounted to about 200. Major Jones, Of
the 7th Maine, is among the killed. His
body is being embalmed.
Result OF tho Baltic OF Monocacy-En.
oouraging News from Con. Hunter.
NEW York, July l3.
A gentleman from Baltimore informs tho
Post that the battle of Monocacy, though q
defeat, was invaluable in its results to Balti-
more, as It held in check the rebels until the
authorities could make arrangements to re-
pei an attack If made.
Gov. Bradiord's call was responded to by
thousands. AT midnight the bells were rung.
and 5000 men assembled. All the treasure
of tho city was placed en- boats under the
guns Of tho forts.
Heavy fighting had taken place at Brook
vile, fifteen miles northwest Of Washington.
There arc no fears for the safety Of the Cap
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