Evening Star Newspaper, July 12, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLAUCH, Editer and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY......... JULY 12, 1964. EXTRA. THE INVASION. The Condition of Things Last Night—The Fighting out the Seventh Street K: Rebel Sharpshooters Enemy Attempt to Plant a are Shelled Away—Policemen and Other Citizens Take a d im the Fighting. ea SL The heavy skirmishing in front of Fort Stevens, in the vicinity of the Seventh street road, yesterday afternoon, continued until | after dark. The rebels held a position in the woods, from ‘which they threw out skirmishers, who crep‘ along the ground or fired from behind trees | At one time they succeeded m getting within | ange of the fort, and their sharpsooters were | enabled to pick off our gunners, two of whom | ‘were wounded. The rebels used no artillery, | but their movements indicated that they were ‘ttery, but endeavoring to plant a battery to bear on For* } Stevens, (lately known as Fort Massachusetts,) | and in order to frustrate their designs the for ‘terew shells occasionally amongst them’ About half-past six our cavalry charged upon them, which bad the effect of driving them back some distance. The skirmishing was still j kept up, however, and a little after seven | o’clock our infantry was brought up and placed im line in front of Fort Stevens, while the cay- alry deployed to the right. The object of this movement, or its results, was not known when ‘we left the vicinity of the scene of action last night. The house of F. P. Blair has not been burned as reported yesterday, the rebels appear to be using it as ahospital, as they were seen tocarry some of their wounded into it. The houses of IMrs. Reeve's and Mrs. Carbery, on either side | of the Seventh street road, were occupied by rebel sharpshooters, who annoyed our troops somewhat. During the afternoon they picked off three of our sergeants, shooting them through the head. It was found necessary to destroy quite a umber of houses on either side of the Seventh street road to prevent them being occupied by the rebel sharpshooters. Among the houses destroyed were Messrs. Richard Butts’, Wm. Bell's, J. H. McUhesney’s, Mr. Shoemaker’s and the house occupied by the family of the jate Wm. M. Morrison. Time, however, was Sllowed the owners of these to remove the fur- | niture, and the road leading to this city was lined with wagons conveying it toa place of | safety. | The farmers in the vicinity lost the most of | their stock, owing, as they say, toour pickets refusing to let the drivers pass through the | dines without a permit. The farmers had taken the precaution to drive their stock towardsthe city as the rebels advanced; but, not being al- dowed to enter, it fell into the hands of the en- emy. Several citizens, policemen and others took @ctive part in the engagement, prominent | among whom were Augustus Norton, P. | McOhesney, and Officers Boose and Beale. | A number of our soldiers were overcome by | the heat, as were also several citizens, who had walked out to the scene of action to wit. mess the engagement. Yarly in the evening thousands of persons | could be seen passing out Seventh street by | every conceivable means of conveyance, while the road was literally lined with pedestrians. | ‘The hills, trees and fences within sight of Fort | Stevens were covered with human beings, quite a number of whom were ladies, Quietly seated in acarriage, at a commanding point, ‘was Secretary Seward, viewing the progress Ot aftairs. Railroad Communication Open te Bal more—Rebels Leaving the Vicinity of Baltimore and Coming in this Direc- tion. ‘This morning, the two early trains from Bal- | timore, which carry the through passengers did not run, the earliest train arriving being the one at 6.45, which came through safely ‘Trains leaving Baltimore at 3.45 and 7 a.m. are discontinued for the present on account of there being no connection north of Baltimore, but it is expected that arrangements will be made to-day to carry the mails and passen- gers from Baltimore to Havre-de-Grace by oat, when the trains will be run again as usual, The two trains leaving here at 6.30 and ‘7.30 this morning left on time, but carried very dew passengers. There was no train from here at 11 o’clock to-day. Passengers who arrived at 845 report that there are no rebels around Baltimore, they having gone down through Howard and Montgomery counties, apparently making their way to reinforce those On our Seventh street front. The nearest point to the railroad (Washing- ton Branch) where there is any considerable bumber is about twelve miles west of Laurel, although yesterday @stray horseman was cap- tured about one mile from Beltsville, ke hay- ing lost his way. LATER. Particulars of the Fighting this Morning in the vicinity of Fort De Russey and Fort Stevens—The Rebel line of Skir- mishers Pushed Back—The Forts Shell the Rebels in Carberry's Woods, on Rock Creek, making the Place too Hot to Hold Them—A Rebel Group badly cut up by a Shell—The Enemy Pushed Back Half a Mile on the Tenallytown Road. Early this morning there was considerable skirmishing in the vicinity of Fort Stevens, on 7th street road, and Fort De Russey, on Rock } Creek. The rebel snirmishers worked up to ‘within three hundred yards of the forts, and ‘were dislodged by a heavy line of skirmishers gent out by us. Subsequently the rebels ap- | peared in Carberry’s woods, (high ground,) on | Rock Ureek, between Clagett’s place and Fort De Russey. They showed themselves here in squads of fifteen and twenty, but a well aimed fire of shelis trom Forts Stevens and De Rus- | sey caused them to get speedily under cover, | and afterwards they showed more caution in | exposing themselves to view. One ct these shells was seen to explode amidst a group of rebels as it fell, doing great execution. There were a number of casualties this morning in this vicinity, and nineteen "wounded (some of them severely) were brought down the Piney Branch road in am- Dulances to the hospitals. On the Tenallytown road, the rebels were drivem back this morning about half a mile Dislodged — The | soldiers capture the calling out of the militia of the District of Columbia, and ali volunteers attashed thereto, the commanding officers of regiments will see that thetr various commands are immediately ordered out, to be mustered into the service of the United States for sixty days. Il. Officers commanding regiments when they have assembled their commands, willre- port at these headquar‘ers for further orders. Peres F. Baoon, Brig. Gen. M. D.C. THE INVASION OF MmABy CANA Baltimore, Wilmington and Philadelp! Railread [Iujured—Five Bridges De- stroy 7 One of the line repairing men of the pat can Telegraph Company, who was 0 train captured by the rebels on the Baltimore, Wilmington and Philadelphia ratIroad yester- day, after being captured made good his escape, and arrived here about 9 o’clock last night. He states that the rebels numbered 1,000 to 1,500, | (which is though to be too high a figure,) and {hat they burnt the bridge over the Gunpow- der and destroyed the train, except one car | and an engine. These they used to go to Bush | river bridge, which they have since destroyed. | They stated they were going to Havre-de- | Grace, and would destroy all the road from that point to Stemmer’s run. They fired on the train, but no one was known tobe injured. The p&ssengers were left on the peninsula between the Gunpowder and. the Bush river. We learned from the railroad authorities last night that the large boat at Havre-de-Grace has been secured by beimmg moved down the Susquehanna river. ¢ The various telegraph lines (being three or four different routes) along the Harford and the Philadelphia turnpike roads, and the Phil- adelphia railroad, were all destroyed yesterday morning. The Jast line that was cut was the one on the Philadelphia railroad; this was cut at 11% o’clock a.m.,since which time there has been no communication with Philadelphia or | New York. A The Ericson steamer for Philadelphia car- ried the mail yesterday evening. It was stated by a gentleman who arrived in this city yesterday morning, that the residence of Ishmael Day, situated « short distance from the Belair turnpike, 13 miles from the city, was destroyed by the rebels atan early hour yes- terday morning, together with his barn, out- houses, &c. He stated that Mr. Day had erected &@ Union flag over his gate, and that this fact attracted a party of the rebels to his honse. They ordered him to take down the flag, and he replied: “Gentlemen, you may take my horses and my cattle, or burn my honse to the ground, but I will shoot any man that touches that flag.” On this, one of the rebels approached to take down the fiag, when the old man fired at and wounded him. What ensued is not known, Turther than that the house of Mr. Day was seen from a distance in flames, and the old man could not be found after therebeishadleft. We have since learned that Mr. Day made his es- cape after being shot at several times by the rebels. It was stated last night that he had reached this city in safety. Mr. Day is about | sixty-five years of age, and is well known in the county and city for his loyalty. It was stated by several persons who arrived in this city during the day, from the vicinity of Lutherville, that the dwelling of Mr. S. F. Corkran, at that place, had also been destroyed. Mr. C. lett his house at half-pastseven o’clock, &.1m.; it was thensafe. Itwas again stated late last evening by a Rar who,had left Luther- ville about noon that Mr. ©.’s residence had been burnt, and the statement was again con- tradicted by Gen. John S. Berry. Mr.Corkran is the United States Naval Agent at this port. The report of the burning of the. Ashiand Iron Works, on the Northern Central Railway, is incorrect. The movements of the Federal troops in and around this or yesterday and last night are at present withheld from publication. Thesit- ucétion of the barricades, breastworks, &c., it would not be proper now to state; suffice it to say that both the military and civil authorities have worked hard ail the time, and last night there was no danger apprehended from any at- tack of the enemy. Telegraph and railread communicaticn was intact between this city and Washington. It was thought Jast night that the rebels who had operated on the Baltimore, Philadelphia and Wilmington Railroad, and the Northern Central Railroad, &c., were retiring from all that section of the country and hastening tore- join their main body at Frederick. Gen. Ricketts, with his forces, has fallen back to this city, from Ellicott’s Mills, accord- to orders. Major Gen. Ord arrived in this city last eve- ning trom Washington, and, by order of the President, assumed command of the sth army corps, relieying Major Gen. Wallace from that command. The staff officers remain, for the present, unchanged. Mayor Chapman waited upon Major Gen, Ord lastevening, and, pureuant to the resolu- tiens passed by the city councils, made known the wishes of the city authori pont lectawanine Can Ass Re is reply to Peay or Chapman was to the fol- lowing effect: He did not approve of thestores being closed, or the suspension of business: he did not think such a course necessary, and would not issue any orders to that effect. In regard to the enrolling of the citizens he had no objection, and if the Mayor thonght it ex- pedient he might proceed with the enrollment, and if at any time there was a necessity tocall upon those enrolled he (Gen. Ord) would call upon them, but that, in his opinion, he did not think any such course necessary, as a sufficient number of the citizens had alread for the present. He (Gen. Ord) volunteered id, not think the city in any imminent danger. Lastaight ef uad of the volunteer citizen two of the men who had ac- companied the rebel cavalry in the raid around the city. The capture was made about 17 miles trom this city, on the Harford road. The pris- oners gaye their names as Baldwin and Gor- such; they were brought to this city and given in charge of Ool. Petherbridge, who has come mand of the volunteer citizen scouts; he hand- ed them over to Col. Woolley, who ordered them to be imprisoned to await trial. Last night, Wm. Gilmore, uncle of Major Harry Gilmore, and G. B. Hoffman were ar- rested while endeavoring to pass our pickets into Baltimore county. They were brought to this city and imprisoned. The house of Mr. Gilmore, corner of Park and Franklin streets, ‘was searched last night by order of Col. Wool- ley, and700 rounds of ball cartridge and 500 muskets were taken. The American Telegraph Company succeed- ed at alate hour last night in re-establishing one of their lines between this city and Phil- adelphia via the Harford road route. By this means the Government was in communication with the authorities of Pennsylvania and New York.—Balt. Sun, 12ch. The Baltimore Amerwan says: The express train—cannected with which is the through train from Washington to New York, baying, in sll, two baggage and nine express cars—left the depot at 9.45. After passing over the Gunpowder bridge and reach. ing Magnolis, those in charge of it, as also the passengers, were astounded with the sudden eppearance of upwards of 200 rebels, repre- sented by our informant as consisting of cay- alry and artillery. They obliged the passengers to debark from the cars, which were bac’ on to the bridge and fire communicated to them, the bridge being burned with the train. Mr. Owen Green, engaged by the telegraph com- any as repairer of the line, went up with the rain ae far as Harewood, from which place he ‘Was &n eye witness to the destruction of the bridge and train. He was unable tosay whether the passengers euffered any loss while with the rebels, or how they managed to get out of their clutches, Scon after, he observed & considerable yol- ume of smoke arising in the air trom the di- rection of the Bush river bridge, and is confi- dent that it was alse burned. It is reasonable to suppose that the first morning train passed safely, as there was an hours difference in the time of the two trains. Mr. Green, by means of a hand-car, worked his way to this city and gave information of the affair to Mr. Crawford, the agent. A report was current yesterday towards Rockville, and our skirmishers occupy | the ground. } TH DISTRICT MILITIACALLED OCT. Below we give the notification by the Gov- | ernment calling out the militia of the District Sor sixty days. The citizens of this District dave on previous occasions responded to simi- | gar calls with an aslacrity that won for them | abe highest commendation, and we are certain | hat the same will be the case now. { With officers so experienced and competent ae Gen. George O. Thomas aad Briz. Gen'l | Peter F. Bacon to organize the militia force | ‘we are confident that it will soon be put in | auape to do excellent service: | HEapQuaRTers D.C. Mittra, | ASHINGTON, July 11, 1561. General Order, No. 1.—Having this day been ordered by the President to call out, for imme- diate cervice, the militia and volunteers of this District and specially assigned to the command thereof, the eight reginients of infantry and the ‘volunteer force, including cavalry and in- fantry, are hereby ordered into the service of me Vaited States for sixty days. Bvery available man is wanted immediate. ly, sad captains of companies and colonels of regiments will at once notify the men of their ve commands to assemble for muster F. Bacon will personally su- ‘ ‘ails of this order and see that itis promotly executed. Geo. C. Tuomas, Major Gen. Com. HgarQuaRtTERrs let Bricape M.D. O. WASHINGTON, July 11, 1364. i : \ afternoon that Adams’ Express Company had with the train thus captured one of their cars, containing $178,000, but itis learned that the MILITIA NOTICES. Uv. A. RALLY AROUND THE FLAG! THE GALLANT DOUBLEDAY IN COMMAND! LOYAL CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, the presence of the enemies of our Country calls for active emergies at this moment, The safety of the Metropolis, in which are cen- tered our truest interests as lovers of couatry, of family, of property—requires that we should 're- spond to the necessities ef the Day, which areupon us—freely, promptly, unbesitatingly. The Government is willing and anxious to accept our services, and bas assigned Major Gen’! Double- day to the command. ve e call upon you, Loyal Leagues and fellow citi- zena, to mect THIS EVBNING. (Tuesday, July 22.) at 7% o'clock, at Unton Lergue Reading Hoom, 9th street, for organization in protection of the Capito! Nation. oOORN Re BLVAWS, President Grant Council A. ©. RICHARDS. Presittent Connell No. 1, 378! BROWN. President Council No.2 D. P, HOLLOWAY. President Council No JOSEPH H. BARRETT. Pronident Council No.5, JOUN F. SHARRETTS, President Council No.g LEWIS CLEPHANE, President Council No 7, J. A. MAGRUDER, President Gonucil No.9. ‘ALM.SWAN. President Council No 1. DANL, KALBF US, President Council No. 12, DER AT LORS President Council No. 13. iy ‘ e NOTICE — METROPOLITAN RIFLES witl (e eembie at the Metropolitan Hook and Lad- F House, THIS (Tuesday) BVENING, at So'clk, ou Petsonk wishing to join are invited to attend, : at Tee WM. H. NALLY, Captain. emer PERSONS IN _ FAVOR OF ORGANI ei zing a volunteer military company in de- nee of the city durin the present emergency, will meet at 7 o'clock thisp. m.,at No. 496 7th street, over McKelden’s bakery, By order of the Jy 12-1t* COMMITTEE. THE MEMBERS OF THK WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY (three months’ ser- vice) will meet at Chas. Kloman’s Restaurant THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. Members of the entire Battalion are earnestly invited to attend this meeting. with a view of Battalion action. LEM, D. yt AMS | Capt. Co. Ay io Batt’n Washington Light Infantry. GOR rom tae en pursuance of orders receivod from the Major commanding Ist Reg’t D. M., company A, National Guard are hereby ordered to meet at the City Hall on TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING at 10 o'clock. 1t* THOMAS E. LLOYD, Captain, HEADQUARTERS 2D REQ’T D. 0. M.— The Second Regiment of Militia of the Dis- triet of Columbia will assemble TO-MORROW, (Wednesday.) July 13th, at 0 o'clock a. m.,in front of the City Hall. All volunteer companies attached to theabove regiment will alsoassemble atthe same hour, tobe musterec into the ervico JAS. DAVIS. of the United States. |. ¥.. jy 12-1t* Colonel 2d Reg’t D.C, M. ATTENTION, COMPANY D, 2D DIs- | TRICT OOLUMBIA MILITIA.—You are ARS notified to Speeer at the City Hall. on TO- MORNING, at 932 o'clock, for special duty. By order of _ JOHN P. DENNIS, 1t* Lieutenant Commanding. COMPANY FE. 2ND REG’T D. C, MILI- TIA.—In obedience to orders from ‘Colonel ames Y. Davis, you are hereby ordered to assem- hie in front ofthe East Wing of the City Hall, TO-MORROW, (13th inst.,) at 10 o’clotk, a. m., to be.mustered into the service of the United States for thirtydays, By order of Captain Cochran, ‘t* 5. H. BACON, 0. 8. (CS ATEN TION. COMPANY H, 2D REGI- MENT. D. C. M.—Yoa are hereby ordered to meet on gorner Sth and I sta at 90’clock a, m. precisely, on the morning of July 13th. to be mus- tered into the service of the United States for thirty days. By order of EDWARD TOWERS, _it* Captain Company H. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS AUTHORITY | to raise and organize Cavalry Troops for sixty daysservice. Each recruit to furnish hisown horse. arms and equipments by the Government, Call at Lichan House, Louisiana avenue. By order Brig. Gen’! P. F, Bacon, ; WM. J.GARY, _iyl2-3t* late Capt. Co. D.,34 Pa Cavalry. ATTENTION, CO, B, METROPOLITAN _RIFLES.—All persons interestea in the formation of this Company, are requested to meat at 383 7th street,(Rurr & Brother.) THIS EV E- NING, at half past eight o'clock, Your services sre required for 3 days, it* B. B, BURR, Captain. NOTICE.—ALL PERSONS LIABLE TO Militia duty Hsing in the District of Vom- pany K,2d Regiment M. D.G., are hereby notified to meet at the corner of 5th and K atreets, TO- MORROW ( Wednesday) MORNING. at 9o’clock, without further notice. WM. WALL, jy It ie Captain Company kK, REGIMENTAL ORDER, No. 2—WEAD- QUARTERS 6TH REGIMENT M.D. C. WASHINGTON, July 12, 1864.—Commanders of Com: panies in this Regiment are hereby ordered to Appear with their respective commands on their respective parade grounds, TO-MORROW ( Wednes- day) MORNING, [3th inst.,at 100’clock, and await further orders. By command of Lemuel J. Middleton, Colonel. 1t™ JAMES H. SHEKELL, Adjutant. . D.C. y ordered to a. Ree atcorner of Gand 4th streets. on WEDNIESOAY MORNING, July 13th, at 9 o'clock a. m. precisely, to be mustered into the service of the United States for thirty days 5 i JAMES 8. DAVIS, Lient. Commanding Company F.2d Reg’t M. D.C. FOND EDITION.) THR . 5 O'CLOOK pP. m. 3 O'CLOCK P. M. =— ——=— YET LATER. — a It is now believed that the main force ef the rebel infantry did not get up to join the rebal forces in front of Washington until last night! Blair's house is used by the rebels as rebel headquarters, it is now believed From the fact that the rebels were seen to take some of their wounded there yesterday, it was sup- Pored they were using it as a hospital. Rebel sharpshooters used Morrison's or- chard, to the right of Fort Stevens, last eve- ning, causing some annoyance. There was some firing last evening from Fort Slocum, apparently to feel the neighbor- ing woods and positions where the rebels might seek to harbor. LATER. Along the entire line this morning the rebels present & much bolder front than they did yes- terday, and the indications are that they have been heavily reinforced with infantry. During last night they succeeded in erecting & six-gun battery in the vicinity of Fort Reno, from which they fired a few shots this morn- ing, doing no damage, however The battery is a light affair, apparently. Early this morning, in the direction of Ten- nallytown, the rebels threw ont an unusnally strong skirmish line, which had not, however, become engaged up to nine o'clock, although they fired a few shots. Up to the present time some fifty prisoners have been brought in from different points, and as detachments of our cavalry are operating onthe flanks and rear of the enemy, many stragglers will doubtless be picked ap. A rebel cavalryman with one arm was brought in this morning. In all the skirmishing in front of the fortifi- cationsof Washington occurring throughout yesterday, last night and this morning, our picket lines were not driven back a foot from their position before the enemy appeared in their front, except at Fort Stevens, where 4& considerable force of rebels seem to be massed. This forenoon a force sufficient was thrown forward at that point, and the rebel line was accordingly pressed back half a mile there. FURTHER REPORTS FROM THE FRONT—RE- PORTS OF REBEL PRISONERS—THEY SAY THEY HAVE 40.000 MEN IN FRONT OF FORTS STEVENS AND DE RUSSEY. This morning the rebels showed themselves in front of Fort Stevens in considerable force, but were no nearer than they were at sunset yesterday. A brisk skirmish ensued and in it were several wounded on our side. A portion of the Sth lilinois cavalry were on the extreme right and this part of the line pressed back the rebel line about half a mile. Other parts of our line drove the skirmishers back & considerable distance, but they (the rebels) massed their skirmishers, and regained some of the ground; and at 11 to-day the skirmishers on both sides were in close prox- imity to the fort, many of them being within pistol shot of each other. Our skirmishers now Occupy @ corn-fleld, while those of the enemy occupy an apple orchard not over a hundred yards distant, and they are continual. ly popping at eachother, the rebs however, be- ing careful not to come from under cover. Vhen the sth Illinois pushed back the rebel ; line this morning, two prisoners were taken— infantrymen—who, on being brought in, stated that their force in the immediate vicinity of Forts Stevens and DeRussey numbered 40,000, of which a considerable portion were infantry, with a little artillery, but they expested heavy reinforcements of artillery. The rebels mostly keep under the coyer, and are occupying the house of Mr. Carberry, from which they are using their rifles, apparently long range, as some persons near the fort have been shot from that point, About 10 o'clock jthis morning, Fort Stevens shelled this house, to dislodge them, and also the woods. During the morning the Colonel of the 9th Pennsylvania, while Charging upon the rebel lines, recaived a ball in Ris hip, and one or two men who were near the fort were struck, one killed, and some citizens wno were on the fort had their clothes cut. r There are some indications that the rebels are feeling their way along our line of fortifi cations to the right, in the direction of Bladen: fine and. tb in mn amtn gl thane om earn niet mishing this merning in the vicinity of Fort Lincoln, on Rives’ place. In the skirmishing in front of Fort Stevens last night the following casualties occurred: In the 9th, 102d, and 139th Pennsylvania regiments, George Cump, fracture of right leg; Corp. Henry Pellser, in thigh and breast, prob- NOTICE. —The members of Company B, W.L.1. B. are hereby ordered to meet in front of the City Hall TO-MOBROW MORNING, Ju . Yelock. ie P, M. DUBANT, Captain. ATTENTION COMPANY.— All officers and members of Company E. First Reg’t D.C. Ne fein, will assemble on WEDNESDAY, the 13th ult., at 10 o’clock a.in,, corner 2d street west and New York avenue. for the purpose of being mus- tered into the U. 8. service for 3) days. By order of the Captain. liz N. ACKER. (S otapany es WASHINGTON ZOUAVES. 8 Company E, Washington Light Infantry Tallion.—Pursuan: to orders you are hereby ordered to assemble at City Mall TO-MORROW MORNING, (13th inst.) at 10 o'clock, for aetive duty. J, TYLER POWELL, Captain. T. Excntson, 0.38. it* COMPANY K. 3D REG’T, D.C. MILITIA, You sre hereby ordered to attend acom- ny muster on your muster ground,on E st., be- ween 12th and 13th streets east, at 7 o'clock THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, July 12, 1854. Punctual at- tendance is requested without farther notice. By order. J.T. BOISEAU, Captain, ROB'T JORDAN, Ord. Serg’t. itt NOTICE jompany, I, Second Regiment re D.C. Militia, wil emble at the City ail, TO-MORROW ( Wednesday) MORNING, ai ten olelouk for a, serve for sixty days. order o! ajor Genera homas, if E.J. RLOPERR: Captain. 1* Co. 1,24 D.C Militia, NOTICE —COMPANY G, 67H RBEG'T D, C.M., will meeton the corner of lth st. and Penna. avenue TO-MORROW ( Wednésday) MORNING at 9 o’clock. By order of Major General Thomas, it JAS, SKIRVING, Captain. HEADQUARTERS 30 REGIMENT 2p BRIGADE MILITIA OF DISTRICT OF OLUMBIA—The Militia of the District diving been called_by the President into the servfee of United States. for 30days, and orders having o raons subject to m ia duty residing in the Third Regimental District to assemble at their several Company Muster Grounds at7 p.m , on this 12th July, i864, Captains of companics are directed to use ali means at their command to facilitate the prempt execution of this order, and to report to these headquarters the roll of those present By order, Cou. M. F. BRIGHT, = Comdg 3d Reg’t 2d Brigade M. D.C. (Ve ATTENTION, 6TIl REGIMENT D.C. N TION LITIA. ite MPANY ‘‘A’’is hereby ordered to meet TO- MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING, at 9 o'clock. at Franklin Square, for the purpose of mastering into U, 8. service. By order of Col. Middleton. N. CALLAN, Captain. COMPANY ““B” is hereby ordered to meet TO- MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING, at 9 o'clock, at Franklin Square, for the purpose ‘of mustering into U. 8. service. By order of Gol. Middleton. A.J. JOYOR, Captain, COMPANY iahereby ordered to meat 5 MORBOW (Wednesday) MORNING, af 9 Octo, at Franklin Sguare, forthe purpose of mustering into U.8. service. Byordsr of Col. Middleton, &.C. DYER, Captain, eco: COMPANY “D’?is hereby ordered to mest 7: MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING. ato wrclook company took the eee to transmit on the previous night their freights instead of yes- terday morning, and that they had no car with the captured train. The bridge was guarded by a gunboat, ren- ; dering the approsch of cavalry to it impracti- cable, and the plan of capturing a train and running itin flames on the down grade to the bridge, was adopted by the rebels. We have not ascertained what is the extent of damage to the bridge, but it being a mere tressle work it can be very quickly repaired. The passengers were of course on the opposite side of the Gunpowder, and as the rebels in returning fired the turnpike bridge, over which they had crossed, none of the passengers have yet reached the city. They are said to have returned immediately by same route they a tee 88 soon as the work was accom- plished. Jo’ ate! m2 iladelp! one of the weophie wires of the American Telegraph Company having been repaired by the vigi- lance of Mr. bare the Superintendent, This despatch, it w seen, states that the bridges were not des‘ |, and that two trains ‘were captured and di yed . PaILADELPHIA, July 11.—Two of the morn- irg trains from Baltimore were captured by the rebels at Magnolia Station this morning. Mae Gereral Franklin was captured, being on his way North, quite sick. and the station was buraed. The rebels were repulsed at Bush and Gunpowder river by the gunboats, One engine was recaptured. THE NAXT RBGULAR MEETING OF General Order, No.1—1. Having been ordered by Major Gea. Geo. 0. Thomas to superintend the Board of Testees of the Publis Schoots held on PURODAT NEXT, the ith inst. pies ee a. i ‘T. MORSRLL, fee. rner 8th and G streets, for t! a engine US sree oe tee berm. Of By order of Gol. Middleton. H. RITCHTE, Captain, COMPANY is hereby ordered to meet TS- MORKOW (Wednesday) MORNING, at 9 ealgak on 8th ét., west of Post Office. By order of Col. Middleton ‘ 308. T. K. PLANT, Captain. COMPANY “Fis hereby ordered to meet TO- MORHOW (Wednesday) MUBNING, at9 veloc at Franklin Square, for tho-pur pose of mustering into U. 8. service. ‘By order of Gol. Middletas” B. FP. GUY, Captain, COMPAN Y ‘: Gis hereby ordered to meet TO- MOKROW (Wednesday) MORNING, at Socios, corner of Penna, av. and lth street, for the pur- pose of mustering into U.3 service. . By order of Oot, Middleton. JAMES SKIRVING, Captain, COMPANY *' H" is hereby ordered te mee! \ MORBOW (Wednesday) MORNING, at 9 viele. at eraecuin Square, for the purpose of mustering in. . Bervice. a f Col, Middleton, Lpfep roche THOS. J. FISHER, Captain, MPANY ‘'I'? is hereby ordered to mest PO- MORHOW (Wednceday) MORNING aC) oie, at Franklin &quare, for the purpose of mustering a Wai “of o8 ‘Middleton. yaareny D, MOFABLAND, Captain,’ COMPANY ‘\ K" is hereby notified to mest TO- MOBROW ( Wednesday) MORNING, at 9 o'clock, at Prankiia Square, for the purpose of mustering ine U. 8. service, y ord i ec of Ooi. Middieto: CRAIG, Captain, AM between 3 and 451i: tewiteey or Fe inele oa ta eseriere te Gel, Com'dig te Rog't Me D.C ably mortal; Arthur Corbin, left shoulder, slight; Jacob Rimer, right leg, severe; Oliver Shay, wounded in the right hip, slight; John McCormick, in the right thigh, fies! wound; Ohristian Brandt, thigh; Frederick Franck, neck; Frank Wingeston, fracture right arm: Sergt. Jacob Sweitzer, left; Sergt. liam Bayer, in arm; Geo. Flinton, ankle; Sergt. Geo, Margood, company E, 98th Pennsylvania, was eilled. The 9th Pennsylvania lost, in all the operations yesterday, fourteen wounded and two killed. FALLS CHURCH OCCUPIED BY THE REBELS, Information was received here atif a. m. to-day that @ body of rebels, estimated at from. 600 to S00 this morning entered and occupied the village of Fails Church. LOST AND FOUND. | fPYAKEN UP ASTRAY, on the 7th in@tant, one black COW and CALF, The owner will prove roperty, pay charges. and take them away. ROBT. Rréry? south Capitol street, Betyeer Ane. pets, y 12-30 Q@TRAYED AWAY LAST WEDNESDAY morn- ing a small COW, white and grey, with small at horns turned upa little, A liberal reward will be given if brought to No. 421 6th st., between F and @ sts, Sy 12-31 FFERED FOR SALE TO ME, AND SUPPOSED to be stolen, three BLACK HOGS. Thé owner pen have vie eeme by proving property and paying charges, and take them kway. ‘ee aa JAMES STOREY Half st., betw. P. and Q st: jy 12-3t* Washington, D.C. S F REWARD—Strayed on the 24 of July a red OD COW, with long straight horns, and hips white behind. The above reward will be paid if brought to the Sisters of Charity, on the Capito! Hill. jy 11-2t* ] OST—On Friday evening last, on 9th street, be- 4 tween Mstrect and New York avenue, a smail gold BREASTPIN, with purple actt. Beinga gift, itis highly prized. The finder will receive a suit able reward Lf leaving it at 259 9th street, bet. Mand N streets. jy )i-2t* fr REWARD.—Strayed away on the 19th $ 15 June, a medium sized dark red COW, with a white belly, short horns, one turning dewn over her right ear, and having a leather collar on. Any one returning her to 541 H street, between 6th and 7th, will receive the above reward. jy 11-3t* . I 0 REWARD Will be given for the retarn of a NO-TOP BUGGY and HARNESS, lost from the corner of 18th and L streets, on the 3d day of July, The horse came home without har- ness. The above reward will be paid for return of buggy and harness or information as to their whereabouts, BLIGH, jy 11-3t* Stable corner C and 12th sts. 8 REWARD .—Strayed or stolen. on the night of the 9th instant, from JOHN DOWD, cor- ner of Mthand U streets, a MULE: description, ¢@ark brown, with one white spot in front of his shoulders, on right side, with three spots ia his back, of injury from work, with a rope halter ‘around his neck. Any person giving information to the owner shall receive the above reward. jy 11-30" 'TOLEN—From the 8ubscriber’s Farm,a BROWN MARS, star in forehead, 5 years old, 16. hands high, mane and tail rubbed. 25 dollars will be paid for the recovery ef the mare. and $35 for, the detec- tion of the thief, JOHN HODGES, Jx., jy 93t* Upper Marlboro, July 6, 1854. OTICE.—A black HORSE, four holy old, left with mein the month of August last by Sam]. Hendrickson for Oaptain Hoxsey, will be sold at ‘Wall’s Bazaar, on the lith instant, unless they come forward, pay charges. andtake him away, SAMUEL 8. GIDDINGS, jy 9-3t* Cor. 12th and E sta. east, REWARD-Strayed from the premises of the sabscatarsox the nigh of the 5th instant, a light colored brindle + She has horns and a white face. The abave xaward, will be sid for her return or for information leadigg to ir recovery. BENJ. ~ 77 Water street, or 37 Mark Jy 9-3t* NJ, DARBY. getown, D: 0. iB TO MY PREMIS CAD ow witha treet, the 7th instant, the property, pay charges and take har ower more i RACHEL JHNKIN: jr8. 366 dist street, between G and, HN ORs: Aoemnientoners of the Paid Fire De- partment having adopted and published the rales and regui he government of the Department, tended the time afer receivi applications for bership antil Tn The attention of persons Destin d plications is called to nection eight of ¢ Reirateient as torre tec ac tice 1d members o: 1, X08! extra inen chall give thelr undivided attentlom to their duties, 4 BR. 0. HOKLOPP, Becrotary. sy 8-4 SALE—Two WS and TS: . Fo. OABBIAGH i: Pr es rie Por h laa 8 for act to it the THE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD. The railroad between here and Baltimore has been prétty effectually broken up by the rebels, between Beltsville and Laurel, includ- ing the bridge at Laurel. The rebels appeared on the road about half-past 12 o'clock. The 10 o'clock train from Baltimore was just missed by the rebels, who were Apparentiy very near the road at the time the train passeq this way, as the dust raised by the'r Movement was visible, and the alarm was giyen to the train about a mile anda half beyond Beits- ville.. The train came cautiously down to Beitsville, and seeing no immediate signs of the rebels, cameon to WasHington. The train had scarcely reached here when the news came that the rebels had struck the road behind them. ‘We haa aconsiderable picket force at Laurel,, and it is possible that the rebel cavyaly in their swoop on the road gobbled up this picket, bat it is believed that they had time to escape. The rebels this morning drove in oar pickets at Spencerville, eight miles west of Laurel, on the Sandy Spring road, and from this and other indications it would appear that the rebels = swinging 4 considerable force in that direc- About one o'clock to-day the rebels were seen in some force in the neighborhood of Fort Lincoln, near Bladensburg, Abouteleven o'clock this morning, asa group, consisting of Dr. Duhamel, Mr. Koontz, ticket agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Mr. White, ticket agent ditto, and two soldiers, were standing on the parapet of Fort Stevens, the two soldiers weresimultaneously shot dead by rebel sharpshooters. LATER. This afternoon anengine went outona re- connoissance and proceeded a very short dis- tanee above Bladensburg, and ascertained that shortly after noon the 5th Michigan Cayalry, under command of’ Major Belmont, when near. Brown’s White House discove! & force of rebel cavalry, numbering from 1, to 1,600 men, approaching from different di- rections as if to cut them eff. Major Bel- mont cut his way out losing two men. His force made its way back to near Bladens- burg, taking up its position near Fort Lincoln. Immediately after this affair with Major Bel- mont, the rebels came down to the constrac- tion train of the railroad, near Beltsville, where the men at work on the road were at dinner. The men, being warned, jusnped on their en- gine and made their way into this city. Sey- eral shots whizzed over them as they shot away from the rebels. A short time after @ dense smoke was seen from that direction, indicating that the rebels had burned the construction train, from which the engine had been detached. Paint Branch Bridge was also burnt by the rebels, as well as that at Laurel. The roads leading to this city are filled with contrabands making their way here. They represent the country between Beltsville and Bladensburg 4s filled with rebel cavalry. 7 THE INDICATIONS. The indications this forenoon on the front lead to the conclusion that the rebels are ex- tending their lines towarde the Eastern Branch, if net withdrawing mostof their troops from in front of the fortifications from Seventh street road west. COMMUNICATION CUT WITH BALTIMORE. The telegraph wires were cut at half-pust twelve this afternoon between here and An- napolis Junetion, and it is presumed that the railroad was destroyed by the rebels at the same point at the same time. BEBEL MOVEMENTS. Rebel prisoners broughtin last nightand this morning coneur in the statement that Early’s division passed through Rockville at daybreak yesterdsy morning, and that Breckinridge’s division followed at 9 a. m., other troops moy- ing at thesame tme from Rockville to the Bal- timore turnpike. They state that the cavalry which first made its appearances before Washington was the main bodies of Bradley T. Johnson’s and Gil- more’s commands. ell informed officers, they say, place the invading force at between thirty-flve and forty thousand men, of all branches of arms. They doubled their pickets opposite and near Fort Stevens early this morning, and subse- quently Sekine them, leaving bat a thin “ke . Im tho vourse uf last cavalry, Picket en their wagons from sight on that part of the line, and were heard felling trees, as though barricading roads to prevent pursuit, or making defences. REBEL MOVEMENTS TOWARD THE RAIL- ROAD, Atten o'clock this morning, & force of rebels was seen moving back of Biair’s house, in the direction of the Baltimore and Washington Railroad. -How many the force consisted of ‘we cannot learn, but.our informant (a farmer) says they were four abreast, and their line “stretched about two acres long.” This would ot indicate pa very. Lorieane force. y towar; 8 ts Vi thence took the d mM of the railroad, Thee had no cavalry with them except some twelve horsemen, who appeared to be acting as ai ad= vance lookout, as they were several hundred yards ahead of the infantry force. GUERRILLAS ABOUT. Yesterday as Lt. Mills, with two men of the 2d District regiment, were on the road between Vienna and Falls Church, they sawa guer- rilla fully armed coming towards them, when they stopped. The euerrilla went into the woods, and soon after made his appearance with four others, and our men retreated a short distance when they determined to make astand, but seeing that the guerrillas were re- inforced to the number of 15, they started off in the pines, the rebels pursuing them about i but they got off safely. THE REBEL PLANS, information has reached Washington that a force of rebels, number not known, were last night at the Frying Pan, on Goose Creek, about seven miles above Falls Church. It is con- Jjeetured that their purpose is tomakea demon- stration against the fortifications on the south side, when they may think that the operations of their troops on the north side shall have in- duced the withdrawal of the defenders of our works on the Virginia side of the Potomac. ALEXANDRIA AWAKE, The principal citizens of Alexandria held a meeting at Liberty Hall Inst night, in order to discuss measures‘for the better protection o¢ the city in case the rebels should pounce down upon them. They are going to set to work at once to man the old forts and rifle-pits of the city tbat have for some time been abandoned. WNew earthworks are to be comstructed at once, and preparations are to be made to barricade the streets. THE UNION ‘LEAGUES MOVING. ‘Lhe officers of the different Union Leagues in this city waited on Gen. Halleck 'this morn- ing, offering the services of the Leagues for the aefense of the city. The offer was accepted, and Major General Doubleday was assigned by Gen. Halleck to the command of the Union League forces. The Leagues will meet to- night for organization. S AMAGE THE PHILADELPHIA een ILROAD. " The inspectors report that the burnt bridge over Gunpowder will be repaired in fifty-six hours, we hear. ,As the bridge burnt over Bush. river ig. much less extensive than the Gunpowder bridge, we presume its repair will be completed sooner., TO RA SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN CAPTURED. Two companies of the Sth Illinois cavalry, which were at Monocacy, under command of Major Waite, have not been heard from for several days, and it is feared that they have been “gobbled up.” LOOAL NEWS. No Maits.—] communication bas not yet been reopened north of. see though it isexpected that it soon will be. Telegraphic SET un Paitadipnte tw Has been re- med wi t occupied b; Goyernme! pee and we therefore without telegraphié news. Later: e day, the wires were cit between : — BEatTine A SOLDrae.—Last night policeman McElfrest, ot the Fourth Ward, ig around his beat near the National Hotel, at 11 o’cleck, discovered a soldier asleep on the steps of the Hotel.- He went to him and. tried. to him, which he failed to do by shaking him. Supposing him drunk, the policeman took the method of arousing drunken men kaowa to old poli m, viz: rubbing the sleeper'’s ears. In a moment the t aroused and throwiok both arme Around fhe policeman bore aim off on the pavement. \/ pelicemaa unti] be got one arm free; and cafching bis baton, struck the soldier a blow on the Read. Prue soldier wes taken to. the Fourth Ward station. where he proved to ba Geo. W. Ba’ of the 20° Bhode Island Volunteers” Sadeo Fisher and the Adjntant of theregiment weat to the station house and had the soldier re- leased. He was not drunk, but his drowsiness resulted from exhaustion, aes re Mvsrertnc.— The clerks in the Quarter. master’s Department have been armed ri equipped, and ordered to muster this aftermoon st4@ o'clock. They expect to be sent to the front at once and are making preparations ac. cordingly. They will no doubt prove an ef. ficient acquisition to our detenders both as to numbers and material, as many of them hold thetr civil appointments by reason of prior military service. Seid THE Covrts ADsOURNED.—This morning Indge Fisher announced to the Grand and ‘Traverse Juries that he did not suppose their minds were in & condition to try cases, but that, as the city was said to be in imminent danger, every true citizen should be using all his endeayors to assist in its defence. He therefore discharged them until Tuesday,Sep- tember 6th. ——————- A THE NationaL RivLEs.—The members of the National Rifles met this morning at the Patent Office, 65 being present, and after the transaction of some preliminary business, ad- journed to 3 o'clock this evening. The Secre- taries of War and Interior have signified their intention to give a leave of absence to all who wish to serve in the ranks. et MEMBERS OF THE AWKWARD CLUB regret to have to announce the post- pene of ereeee aia which was to have ‘aken place to-dav, to some future ti tice of which will be given in the Star oe ee ate AT A MEETING OF THE JOURNEYMEM House Painter's Society, held om Fridey evening, July 8tb, it was unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks be tendered to the following boss House painters for their promptness in com- plying with the demand of the soriety tor an in- crease of wages to $3 perday: Messrs. C,T_ Bowen, M. T, Parker, George Turnburke, Geo, W. Dow- ney, Charles O. Hamilton, Charles McNeil & Bro., fay tee & ens A a Basioand Carr & Bro, y order of the Society. Pp. W. HICKEY, President. Jos. V. M Y, Rec. Sec. = OFFICE OF METROPOLITAN RAILROAD CO. Washington, July 6. 18i4.—Ata meet- ing of the Corporators of the ‘Metropolitan Rail- road Company,” held atthis date, under the pro- vision of the act of Congress, approved July 2d, 1864, it was 3 Ordired, That the booke of subscription to the capital stock of aaid road beopened on Thursday, the 7th instant, from9 o'clock a. m. until 50’clock P,m.,and from fax today thereafter until $290,000 of said capital stock shall have been anbseribed. In pursuance of such order the undersigned cor- porators having been appointed for that purpose. will be in attendance between the houraderignated on Thursday, the 7th instant. and from day today thereafter until $200,000 of the capital stock shall have been subscribed. at the rooms over the office of the Navy Agent] 0,465 Ninth street, opposite é Dai hronicle. ee NG, EMERY ALEX. R. SHEPHERD, Sy 74f 8. P. BROWN, WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN Ss, RAILROAD COMPANY.—Wasainaros, une 24. 1854.—The annual me of the Stock- tin, 0) '8 of this company, for the edtion of sever Directors for the ee ear, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the l3th o: July 1334, at the office of the Company, corner af 15th street and New York avenue, The polls will be opened at 12 0’slock m., and closed at 2 o'clock By m. _-< GEO. 8, GIDBON, President. H.C. FAHNESTOCK, S8ec’ry, je 27-tiy 13 iG RAND CONCERT OF.VOCAL MUSIC, i at the Methodist Protestant Church, (Navy Y On THURSBAY EVENING, July I8th, commencing at 8 o'clock. Mossra. J. B. Dawson, J. Tabler, 8. V. Noyes. B. Ball,J_ Hodgson, & Crossand others, will sssistiw the entertainment, Tickets 25 cents, Sy 12:20 R LROAD NOTICE. pry Bes | While the Feienelpnis / = Road remains clésed,trains will be run between Baltimore and Washington as follows, yin > FROM WASHINGTON, 6:30 and 11:15 a. m. 4:45 and 6:3) p. m. FROM BALTIMORE, 7:00 and 10:00 a, m, , 3:30 amd 4:40 p.m. MNGEO. 1. KOONTZ, Agent, rd.) iy G FOR CAPE MAYy5" The staunch an, sari modions Steamer ? f ATTAN CAPTAIN F. A. RYTHER, Of the Cape May line, is now making; her regular ‘trips to Cape May. Leaving Arch street wharf, Phil is every Taasler. Thursda: + and Saturdayat 9 o’clock a.m. Returning, leaves Cape May every Monday, Wednesday and Friday ‘stopping at New Castle going and retarnin ing at New , er 825), carriage hire faeluded. Gbifdren Servante $1.59, carriage hire extra, f ght will be received after 80’clock, and in all instances must be prepaid. jy 7-1m 03.A STEWART, OTELS AND BOARDING-HOUSES —We hi instore a superior stock of CROCK ERY, CHINA, GLASSWARE, CUTLERY, and BLATED WARB, particularly adapted to the use of the above establishments, to which we invite the attention of the proprietors WEBB & BEVERIDGE, it. dy 6-6tif* [Chron.] Odd Fellows’ Hall. 7th at, 486 CHOICE STOCK 86 436 INTERIOR ADORNMENTS. 486 486 PAPBRH ANGINGS. 486 Arelect.and varied stock of Gilt, Medium and low: priced Paperhangings, Borders, Statues, Cen- ter Pieces, Ac. WINDOW SNADES Bratea ween, Chocolate, Brown end Gilt Window Tassels, ten y Of patteras; Shade Pixtures, PICTURE CORD A Silk and Worsted Picture ferent sizes and colors, Picture Rings, Nails, &c. OVAL PICTURE FRAMES The largest assortment of Oval Frames in the District, warranted to be gilded with gold le. also, avatiety of Dark Wood Frames, with a va- ried stock of small-sized Uval and Carte de Visite Frames. ENGRAVINGS AND PAINTINGS. wh ted choice Engravings and Paintings always in store, Orders for Paperhanging and Window Shades punctually attended to in city or county. Terms cash fer goods or labor, . _ J, MARKRITER, tp... No. 486 Seventh atreet, jJyv-* Eight Doors ubove Odd Fellows’ Hall. ) OTIEE.—Whereas my wife, Sarah Sommers phas left my bed and board, I hereby warm alt persons from harboring or trasting her on my ac- count, aa I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her from this date. . 5 ISRAEL SOMMERS. Washington city, July 11, 164. jy H-t TT, X, NOONAN. PLUMBER AND GAS PIT- « TER, corner of 9th and G streets, opposite Patent Office. Water and gas introduced on the most reasonable terms. Hose and Hose Pipaa al- Ways on band. Sy 9-38" INES AND LIQUORS. We have now on hand a full supply @ WENES AND LIQUORS, : 2 consisting of California Hack, Port. Muscatel, and Aa lica Wines,and Grape Brandy. ~ on Also, Olaret, Sherry, Madeira, and Onfewba Wines. pols Bourbon, Nectar, Cabinet and Rye Whis- eya. Blackberry, Cheyry, Lavender, and Ginger Bran- dies. Holland Gin and Wolff's Schnapps. Also, Hostetter’s, Drake? Stoughton’s and Ger- e eageaedsy OrSGAN & PERRBIR, Jy 9—6tif Cor, E and Ninth streets, OTLEE.—t have opened anew BARBER SHOP N on C. street, between Ist street and New Jer- Rey syennesse Soren pet! where I will be giad rs. to see my friends and cus' Soe LEUTNER, C atreet, between lat and N. J. av., iy7-km* Boyle's Hotel, near the Deget. PAPERHANGINGS. A great variety of ENTIRELY NEW STYLES : Adapted to PARLORS. : DINING BOOMS, |. +e CHAMBERS, Also, 5,000 YARDS CANTON MaTTINGs, 1 YABDS FLOOR 5 Our Miia are unrivalled in this city, comprt ing in patt the famous Gowqua brand for pario Oil Cloths from 8 to 12 feet wide, adapted to dint rooms, halls, &c. Alse— WINDOW BHADES, odes 488 COBNIONS 10m MATS, Paper hung by skillfel workmen, ead alt promptly atten tos 09. Give ps e call ead 6a ‘ cent, * Saal ce BIFFLE & FALOONSR'S No, 349 rth street, between I street end ep 23-c0 Mass. ererae. watt BBS A pee ea not od D TASSELS. ord and Tassels, dif a beautifal assortment; Orecor, premises ereby ve i Moe to the CerPoryy on fer, the period from to January 4, 1356 igh