The weekly union record., 1864-07-09
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for this key to the rebel communication between
RichmoDd and the South. Several expeditions
had been sen, out by Grant for the purpose of
destroying rebel railroad lines, the most impor-
taut OF which, under Gen. Ksutz, was success
fol in the destruction of the Danvile and Wei
don Railroad, besides mills and so immense
amount of other property. On returning, they
we're overwhelmingly attacked by Fitzhugh
Lee and Hamp;on's cavalry, With infantry.
ksutz repulsed them several times, bat was
finally nearly surrounded, ard retreat wss
made through an almost impossible swamp.
The loss Of the wagon train and artillery was
unavoidable. The guns were spiked and the
wagons burned 1t is reported that the Sixth
Corps afterwards attacked the rebels and re-
captured eight guns
Special dispatches to the Tribune, dated
Charleston West Virginia), July 1st, say /:
Hunter. with his whole command, arrived safely
at this point, without the loss to bis army of q
single pound Of Government property during a
long and srduous march OF FIVE hundred miles
over almost impossible mountain roads, and
with scarcely any food for the troops. De
succeeded in defeating the enemy in FIVE differ
ent engagements, destroying property valued at
Eve millions of dollars in our money. including
all the factories, tan yards, mills, foundries and
furnaces 10 the Shenandoah valley, as far as
I stoh1 1fsh
meDts were a branch Of the Tredegar Iron
Works at Buchanan, working five hundred
hands, and the Military Institute at Lexington,
with its capacious building and magazine. con.
tanning large supply of ammunition, arms. etc.
All the railroads and canals on the route were
totally destroyed. Our total loss in the e1pe-
dition will not exceed 1000, while that of the
enemy, including prisoners, must be at least
5000. The army is in excellent spirits, and,
after being supplied with much needed stores,
will again soon be heard from in location
where il is least expected.
1t seems that the present Virginia campaign,
like former ones, is to be accompanied by a
rebel raid and attempted invasion of the borders
of Maryland and Pennsylvania. Considerable
excitement seemed to exist at last accounts,
aud President Lincoln had called upon New
York and Pennsylvania for 10000 and 500
men respectively, for one hundred days. to repel
invasion. The President informed Gov. Sey
mour that the rebel force was estimated to be
$4,000 or 10000 strong. and had invaded Ma
ryland and attacked Martinsburg and Harper's
Ferry. and were threatening other points. The
latest information, By q Baltimore dispatch Of
July 5th, is as follows: Sigel aud Mulhgan's
forces reached Maryland Hights at clock
last night. No doubt is entertained Of our
forces being able to successfully resist any
attack Of rebels on that place. Other reinforce
meuts were on the way to Maryland High's
Gen. Weber, commanding the post, has given
notice 10 the people Of Harper's Ferry to leave,
as he intends TO open bis guns on the town to
drive off the rebels, who are on the Virginia
side, engaged 10 plunder. They occasionally
send shell over to this side Pontocns which
crossed the river have been successfully removed
and span of the railroad bridge has been de,
stroyed, to prevent the rebels from crossing
The enemy is supposed 10 be part of Ran
SONS and Stuarts cavalry with Infantry from
Ewells corps. Ii is stated that Gen. Fl Hunter,
with his entire army, is on the march to rout
these rebel radsters.
Sherman, by the most desperate fighting,
has characterized his entire Georgia campaign,
has again compelled the rebel army of Johnston
TO give way and yield the main ridge between
Marietta and the Cbattahooche to our forces,
who occupied this important position on the
Sd of July. Gen. Thomas then moved with
his forces on the railroad from Marietta to the
Chattahooche river, thus threatening Atlanta
in front, while Mcpherson took the road leading
to Sandtown, which is on the river, about six
miles directly west of the city. 1t was not
known whether Jobnston would attempt TO
make another stand north of the river, but, if
such should be his intention another lanklng
movement would compel him 10 again fall back
Gen. Hooker was reported to be dangerously
wounded in the late battle, but this is since
stated 10 have been a mistake.
A number of battles on small scale have
been recently fought in Arkansas, in which
the rebels have been whipped. More important
movements are threatened. General Candy
has been preparing an expedition of some
magnitude, the object of which is not stated.
A number of rebel Generals have been taken
to Morris Island, Charleston harbor, and placed
within range of the rebel batteries, in retaliation
for similar action on the part Of the enemy.
The COMPARATIVE Losses IN VIRGINIA.
The Washington Star Of June 2sth says:
Since Grant crossed the Rapidau. be has
taken seventeen thousand prisoners, not includ-
ing those Of the las. four or five days while his
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