The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-07-15

whole of Gen. Ewell's corps, twenty seven
thousand strong; the cavalry under Mai
Gen. Ransom, which, including Imboden
and Mosby, exceeds fifteen thousand men :;
and Gen. Breckiaridge's division, twelve
thousand strong. This makes a force of
fifty four thousand men. 1t has not all
reached the Potomac yet. Imboden's and
Mosby's cavalry are in the advance, with
one or two squadrons under Ransom's
Lieutenants one division Of Ewell's corps
is in possession Of Harper's Ferry. and is
operating agains. the Maryland Heights !;
another is lower down the Potomac, with
Mosby's cavalry, opposite Point of Rocks,
and seems to be threatening Frederick,
from which il is only twelve miles distant
another is higher up the Potomac, oppo-
site Will;amsport, and seems to be threat
ening Hagerstown, Breckinridge's division
was at Winchester few days ago, but it
is now believed to be moving toward
Cumberland, in order to intercept Gen
Hunter in case the latter should endeavo,
to move eastward, to support Sigel. The
greater part Of the cavalry under Gen.
Ransom ia understood to be posted so as
TO give notice Of Hunters approach, and
are also engaged in keeping open commu-
lication between Ewell's corps ana tha:
part of Gen Lees army that is moving
up the valley to support them.
The last part of the rebel plan, it was
understood was 20 be undertaken as soon
as Gen. Grants army was fairly involved
in the work of the siege of Richmond !;
and as Gen Grant has chosen to commence
the siege Of Richmond at a point as remote
as Petersburg, and as Petersburg is gard
ed by the rebels as a mere outwork OF
Richmond, the siege of the latter only
may be regarded as begun now. Unless,
then, Gen. Lee has changed or greatly
modified hlo plan, the rebel forces now on
the Potomac will very soon be joined 9by
the other two corps Of the rebel army in
Virginia.
The object of the plan can be seen at
once. II is to save Richmond It is to
compel Gen Grant TO abandon the siege
Of their copital. They believe that Wash
ington Is now comparatively defencoess,
and tina. the most actual way 10 defen
their capital is to threaten ours. If the
movement is carried out, therefore, accord
ing to the original plan, i. will be upon
Frederick first, and then upon Baltimore,
in order to isolate Washington from the
North, the East and the West,
Baltimore, July 10.
Gen. Wallace has teen gradually falling
back since Yesterday. The rebels have
been following up, but most OF the time
keeping at a safe distance.
This morning, at o'clock, the city was
startled by the ringing of bells which ac-
companied the Governors and Mayor S
proclamation, calling on the cit;zeLs to
organize for the defence of the city. In>
tense excitement was at once Produced
Companies were formed at every street
corner, banners hung out, and everything
indicated that the people Of Baltimore yet
love the old flag.
Later in the day the excitement was III
creased by all kinds of wild reports
Couriers came in and stated that rebel
cavalry was moving along the Northern
Central Railroad and were within nine
miles Of the city. Others came in from
the Relay House ard reported that the
rebels in force were at Ellicott's Mills, ten
miles on the Frederick pike. Still others
stated that the main rebel force was moy-
ing towards Washington. Reports of
in these various directions
were also rife. Meanwhile the excitement
increased by the impressment Of persons
in the streets. Whole crowds, wherever
fouad, were gobbled up and told to fall in,
and the order was accompanied by the
bayonet.
This evening news, seemingly reliable,
comes in .bat Hunter is at Frederick and
coming upon the enemy's rear. From all
this you may gather what you can.
Washington, July 10.
Washington has been considerably ex-
cited to day over the proportions and sue.
cesses which the rebel invasion of Mary-
land has assumed within the last thirty
six hours. The retreat Of Gen. Wallace
from Monocacy Bridge, and the occupa.
ton of tha. point by the enemy, immedi
ate'y gave rise to the belief that the re0>ls
were really intending rapid advance on
gton ly the old Frederick turnpike,
while at .he same time they made fem.
towards Baltimore to divide the attention
Of our forces. It is twenty-eight miles on
The direct road to Monocacy Bridge from
This city, and small detachments Of rebel
cavalry were seen yesterday afternoon as
far rs HyattsviIle and Urbana, some TWEEN
,y>six miles distant. Considerable appre,
hension has therefore existed that this was
but The vanguard of large force which
.he enemy are reported to number. There
are as yet, but little facts developed to
show that the enemy are moving in this
direction, their movements since las.
night being a mater of considerable doubt
At this writing.
Rumors have prevailed all dav that the
enemy had occupied Rockville. fifteen
niles off, and that they were within strik>
nc distance Of the Baltimore and Wash.
ng,on Railroad, but there Is as vet no
confirmation of such statcmen, Both
and railroad are intact as yet,
md are largely guarded 10 prevent guer
'illas from injGring them.
An extra this evening caused a decided
ens.Iion among citizens bv announcing
hat able bodied citizens would be called