The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-15

lie left here today steamer for ferryvhle, thefe
10 connect with the railroad for New York the same
steamer carried the mails ana the dispatches OF the eco
rotary OF State for the and agents Of The gov
erpnont abroad. Al the time these dispatches
written tho governmental authorities not aware
that the rebel raiders had retired.
SENATOR NOT CAPTURED
The report Senator Sumner was among the unfor
Inmates captured train Intercepted by the rebel
raiders at Magnolia station between Baltimore and Hayro
do Grace on Monday, is Incorrect Mr.. Sumner in
Washington and lott here this afternoon on the steamer
City OF Baltimore for Perryvlle.
THE REPORTED DISAPPEARANCE REBELS
from front this morning proved to be irue. None
be at daylight, and "Reminiscences devel
oped the fact that to be found within five
miles OF the fortidcatons. II was reported that de
tachmeut still occupied their position opposite to Fort
lincoln Biadensburg, with gum but these on
examination proved have accompanied the rest Of the
command In their retreat.
ADVANCE
passed through Rockville at three O'Clock this morning,
moving towards Edwards ferry, the Potomac, and
they were followed by the whole command.
EscApE2
What preparations may have been made to intercept
them is Hot known, but 1t Is hardly probable that the
forces which started out from here In pursuit viii be
able TO overtake them as to inct much damage upon
them. The charge made upon them last evening be-
tween six aud O'Clock the Seventh street road
by brigade, and which resulted In driving them back
distance, with considerable loss, doubt
WINGED them that time bad arrived for serious work,
and knowing that the capture Of the city impossible
they concluded to take the back track and much
of their plunGer as possible.
CITY QUIET.
Everything has been very quiet here to-day and the
people generally disposed TO make light of the whole
affair.
THE RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH.
II appears that the road up this time, between here
and Baltimore has not been damaged any extent aud
trains have recommended running it this evening
The telegraph wires very badly damaged, number
OF the poles having been chopped down and the wires
badly cut and destroyed.
REPAIRING rHR LINES
At an early hour this morning, large force sent
out by the officers Of American Telegraph Company
locomotive and by extraordinary exertions wire
got to work about O'Clock this evening, and
communicates partially restored with New York. The
War Department, however required the use OF tho wire,
which Of excluded the public and the press from
awaiting themselves of 1t. BY tomorrow morning, 1t Is
expected three four will be In operation, and
business be fully resumed
Casualties a. Fort Iepeps
The following is additional i:st Of the casualties yes
ierday In tho skirmishing front Of Fort stevens-
Major Jones, 7th Maine, through shoulder dead.
Major Crosby 6lst Pennsy lvanis, LETT arm amputated.
Lieut. Colonel Johnson 4sth New York, Ia breast.
Lieut.. D. Lambert 49th New York, killed. shot through
James DUNGEON, 4eth New York, right arm.
Sergeant Campbell, lo2d pennsyv ana. leg
Lieut. Mclaughlin, 6lst Pennsylvania killed.
Colonel Fisher, 4Sd New York. killed.
Corporal Jerome Hill, 45th New York. shoulder.
Sergeant John H. Blackstone, AID New York side.
Sergeant Charles H. Davis, 4sd New York, groin.
Geo. ". Farrar, 43d New York, killed.
John H. Frallek, 4sd New York, shoulder
WIN. stone, AID New York, back.
Lagrange, 43d New York, arm and leg.
". Mddlebrook, asa New York, left arm
Geo Pendigham, 43d New York, left wrist
The following have been wounded and taken to the
hospitals within the last two or three days.
Second Massachusetts Capalry-Gso WISE VIM Nichols,
Jas H. Orsten Thos. Cox, Michl. Grimes, Robt Powell
Geo. T. Barlow, N. J. Welcome, Chas. H. Fuller, wm
Price, VIM. Hazard. Paul Far ham, Eastman Duln Oron
Geo. Gerrod 18th Massachusetts,; Geo. A. Bessey, seth
Massachusetts,.
Tho following wounded officers have been taken to
Mount Pleasant Hospital. viz
Capt. Davis Cossest, hand, 22d New York.
Lieut.. John K Bailey, 7th Maine.
Lieut. W. n. Conseus, 10th Massachusetts,.
Lieut. Geo Shuler, 9sth Pennsylvania.
Major John w. Crosby, list Pennsylvania.
Jscob Topsl, Of I'd District OF Columbia Volunteers
PRISONERS.
ono hundred and thirty prisoners brought in this
evening staggers and Others who have been picked up
during the day.
INACTIVITY cARnEssSus THE CITIZENS
During the Investment the city has been very quiet,
tho people not appearing 10 feel any anxiety In
gard 10 the result, any anticipation OF possible
danger. In fact Il has seemed to BIO regarded By
the majority rather pleasant variation the usual
summer dulpess OF there have been all sorts OF
exaggerated IN regard TO the numbers and inen
lions Of the enemy but believed that 1t post
blc for Lees whole army to penetrate the deences
and occupy the city even for day.
THE RsBKIs AND THE RAILROAD.
Up to yesterday noon railroad communication with Bal.
umors Was uninterrupted. and many had come 20 the
conclusion that not the purpose Of the rebels
interfere With that road. One theory advanced
this serious attempt their part 10 capture both
Baltimore and Washington, that they confident Of
their ability 70 do So and therefore did desire 70 de-
stroy the connecting road. The Illusion was however,
yesterday dspsHed and extensive damage has been done
TO the road. Several bridges have been burned and
good deal Of track up. not yet fully known
what the amount OF damage actually is
TxLsGRAPH.
Yesterday morning two telegram wires working
through 70 New York, but the government occupied
both Of these for s Business and private press
dispatches were not allowed TO be transmitted over
them At the time the Baltimore road broken,
the wires again cut and thsro has been
nioation Of any kind with the North since
The WASHINGTON MILITIA.
The militia OF the District, which comprises eight regL
meuts, ordered into the service yesterday and
70 meet this morning. but they very backward
In coming forward and, yet, II IL not known that
single company has been mustered In.
THE 0ovSnxnEn voLUx7xxRs.
The government employees. IN the Quartsrmaster's
Department, 10 the number q nearly three thousand
ana he clerks Of the departments have formed
companies and rendered their services.
CITIZENS,
however, generally quite content that their homes
should b dsfssdsd and NJ sasmy driven back without
their help Thousands o them have been 70 the do.
fences, bus wss - spectators and sight sesrs
participants In he labor and dangers Of the defence
Of the city. fortunate shAs iss safety ala noe de-
psna upon the courage and patriotism its inhabAsts
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