Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24

els VINO were marauiing on this side
OF the river.
We hold Chambersburg AID the
citizens are armlng ami fortifying
the city. Gen. Couch has ordere
that the place be held.
The Notifications opposite this
rity are finished and are co1siderei
impregnable.
The rebels are known to be 5000
strong at Hagerstown and Williams
port.
The rebels hold the north bank o.
the Potomac river from Cumberland
to Harper's Ferry. Gen. Kelly drove
them out OF Cumberland. and when
they left they threatened to return
and furnish themselves with horses
and forage. The rebels have done
an immense amount OF damage.
1t Is thought that Gen. Rhodes IS
opposite Williamsport with 10000
men. The rebel Gen. Imhodel Is
reported as advancing, but this Is
cor siderej as doubtful.
Fredericksburg. Md. June 20
The enemy's cavalry left Boonesboro
last evening after capturing a num-
Der or horses and returned to Hag-
erstown yesterday.
Six thousand infantry are re-
ported to have crossed a. Williams
port. 1t Is not believed that they
will visit Frederick.
The enemy has nearly 5000 in
tantry this side OF the Potomac I'M
Ter Gen. Rhodes. Two regiments OF
infantry and a squad OF cavalry are
az Sharpesburg. and the remainder
are encamped between WiIiiamsport
and ~.
been sent over, nor have aLy troops
crossed since yesterday morning.
Gen. Ewell has left Williamsport
md gone to the main body OF his
command, stationed at Charleston.
Lees army Is not known to be with
in supporting distance of Eve and
Is very probable that the force
now in Maryland will not penetrate
urther north. The cavalry force
numbers about twelve hundred I'M
Ter Jenkins.
The party which first advanced
apon Greelcastle and Chambersburg
numbered only six hundred and fifty
Washington, June 22.--The Rich
nond Dispatch Of the 21st, contains
he following: dispatches received
here yesterday from Savannah an
aounce the capture by the enemy of
the Confederate ironclad steamer
Fingal, commanded by CLr. Webb,
or Atlanta. Another steamer outside
the harbor was attacked and captur-
ed after an action OF thirty minutes
by the two Federal irolclaGs.
Richmond papers OF the goth say
The city OF Darien, Ga, was burned
by the Federals on the 18th inst,
md is now one plain OF ashes and
blackened chimneys. Seven Federal
ronclads were at Brunswick, Geor-
gia, and large forces had landed
from transports. Vallandingham has
run the blockade from Wilmington.
He Is going to Nassau anu thence
to Canada.
Washington, June PA Harris
burg. Penn, dispatch to the Herald
states that Jenkins passed through
Greencastle last evening with 700
mounted infantry, in the direction Of
Waynesboro. The rebels are reported
to have sixteen pieces CT artillery
with their large force They occupy
the south bank of the Potomac, be-
tween Cumberland and Harper's
Ferry. Rhodes has 10000 nen at
Williamsport.
The opinion in Official circles at
harrisburg is, that the rebels have
serious designs on Baltimore. Their
movements indicate this, and fears
are entertained for the safety Of
that city. Three hundred rebel cav
airy fired Mercersb rig in several
places.
Chambersburg dispatch says the
rebels are securing the country for
horses, and have got about 1000
head of cattle and 1000 horses.
They are reported near Waynesboro
md Gettysburg. Jenkins left Green
castle tonight. with eight days
rations on foraging expedition.
Harrisburg, June 21.-A dispatch
received here late this evening states
that rebel cavalry force is within
six miles of Gettysburg, and haC
crossed South Mountain evidentI,
advancing to the Northern Contra
railroad. An ample force is prepared
to resist the attack
New York. June 21.=A Harris
burg dispatch tonight contains tn,
following: ''The rebels are reporte,
$4,000 strong at Hagerstown anf
fortifying. Kilroy's headouarter.
are still at Bloody Run. TInops her,
are expecting orders Immediately. +
> Is feared Ewell Is In Willlamsport
Dut opinion here Is that he is not n
s that point unless Lee is about tC
cross below. Heavy rains may hay,
s raised the Potomac and hurried hir
{ off.
e Gov. Curtin tonight received a dis
patch from Chambersburg, STATING
Jenkins had arrived at Waynesboro
and had thrown out pickets five
miles this side, but withdrew them
: This morning. There is no informa-
, ton at Waynesboro OF rebel infantry
1T Hagerstown. Jenkins has been
Dlunjering horses i'm the mountains.
Gen. Couch received dispatch to-
night confirming the report OF cav
airy at Gettysburg.
Baltimore. June 81, p. m.-Lates:
idvices from Plain No. 4. say that
heavy firing has been heard there at
intervals throughout the day.
Baltimore, June 21.-The rebels
made their appearance at Frcdcricks
burg yesterday evening ara about 7
O'Clock body of cavalry reached
Nonocacy bridge, four milos this side
" Frederick. The rebels paroled all
the sick In the hospital AMI every
government employe. They searched
The stables for horses, sCizine all
mar ed U. s. A. A very larCe force
OF rebel infantry, cavalry and artu-
Ilpry crossed AZ Anticto ~, ,I,,.t..~ ..--