The New York Herald Newspaper, July 10, 1864, Page 1

Ste. THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 10,158. ~ Wg Ke INVASION. Highly Important News Battle and Defeat of the Union Forces at Monocacy, Md. Gen. Tyler and Col. Seward Taken Prisoners, THE UNION LOSS HEAVY, Gen. Wallace’s Official Re- port of the Fight. The Rebels Advancing on Baltimore in Large Force. Proclamation of the Governor of Maryland and Mayor of Baltimore. & The Citizens Called to Arms to Repel the Invaders, _ The Defenees of the City and of Washingten Strengthened. Frederick Occupied by the Enemy, &e,, 2. ae THE FIGHT ON THE MONOCACY. Secretary Stanton to Major General Dix. Wasuinoron, July 9, 1864. Major General Drx:— An official despatch from Major General Wallace, just received, states that a battle book place between the forces under his com- mand and the rebel forces, at Monocacy, to- @ay, commencing at nine o’clock A.M. and sontinuing until five P. M.; that our forces were at length overpowered by the superior Bumbere of the enemy and were forced to retreat In disorder. He reports that Colonel Seward, of the New York heavy artillery, was wounded and taken prisoner, and that Brigadier General Tyler was also taken prisoner; that the enemy’s forces wambered at least twenty thousand, and tbat evr troojs3 bouaved well, but suffered severe loss. He is retreating to Baltimore. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. aaditional Particulars of the Battie. Batmmoar, July 10—1 A. M. Later accounts from the front represent that eur forces Reve fallen back from the Monocacy to the vicinity of Meorovia. Our forces burned the turnpike bridge over the Mono- acy. ‘The particulars of the Sght are not yet receivea. Barmaons, July 10—2 4. M. ‘The city is full of rumors to-night of disaster to our Cerces under General Wallace at Frederick. As near as the truth ean be got at, the enemy appeared ‘te largo force in front of Frederick Inet evening, and Beoora! Wallace, not deeming himself strong enough to ‘resist them, fell back to the Monocacy bridge. At the bridge be was attacked this morning by the febels in overwhelming numbers, and forced to fall back m the re enforcemonts, which were forthwith sent to ate relief. The robele wore go strong that it is reported that our forees are still falling back, and that the rebdele have destroyed the bridge at Monocacy. Proclamation by the Govern: land and Mayor of Ba! Battmons, Joly O—Midvight, ‘The following proclamation has been issued: — (Gmnsaxs oF BavtiMona:— We bavo been unwilling to create annocessary alarm ‘@@ agitation in this community by any appeal for your famed iato assistance in resisting the threatened invasion hat might be doomed premature; but we have no longer @eok an apprebeasion, and feel no besitation in declaring ‘that, in our opinion, the danger which now threatens ‘dhe city is imminent, and f you would avert it every feyal man must at noo prepare to meet it. The Invading enomy ts by the jastaccounts approaching” the city. Men, all thomen who oan bo Faised, aro wanted to Mary- IS ill am THE TYNAN, MOUNTAIW BALLS BLUFF ED, i ba R Ff 18 ta not fmportant how you should come, but it is most tmportant that you should come at once, Come in your Leagues, or come in your militia compa- nies; but come in erowds and come quickly. Brigadior General Lockwood has volunteered to take charge of all the civil forcos thus raised, ana bas been assigued to that command, ‘The loyal men of every ward will assombie at their ‘usual places of ward meeting, and will report forthwith to General Lockwood, at his headquarters, No, 34 North stroot, 4. W. BRADFORD, Governor ef Maryland, JOHN LEE CHAPMAN, Mayor of Baltimore, THE HERALD DESPATCHES, olph Keim’s Despatch. Hanmescro, Pa., Joly 0—6 P.M. ‘The news of today from the scone of the rebel opera- tlons in Maryland is moagre and indefieite. A deserter from the Eleventh Virginia (Breckteridge’s command), brought here, states that the whole force was together at Hagerstown, and had there separated. He estimates their number at twelve thousand, made up principally of the various small commands for seme time operating in Northern Virginie, He thinks no portion of Lee's army bas been sont to co-operate, He also states the object of the raid, as far as be wan able to learn, to bo the securement of borses Provisions particularly, and in general to do all the domage and accomplish as much ap posible, Ho does not think they will hazard an attack upon our regular posta, upless invited to do ao by their extreme ‘woakness, The afair is looked upon by him es arnid Drought about by the desperation and destitution of the rebel forces of Northera Virginia. However, this should ot check the measures on foot for (he destruction of the enemy. ‘The ‘ry supposed to bave been menacing Cham- bersbarg were a few of Jenkins’ and Imboden’s men en- gaged in robbing the border ichabitants, They were not ‘within sixteoe miles of the town, and mot more than a fore are known to have crossed into Pooneylvania, The tohabitante that congregated im anticipation of er. tonsive military operations in the valley are commencing to retin to thetr homes, A lator despateh, received a the rebels passed through Frederick today, and are Mr. DeS. ort time since, states that SeCUPY the forti#ations Already eomalated, and to pre } moving towarits Baltimore. This licks con(irmacion, aud gare oshara fe Diahis doubtfy, Suvposing, however, the movement V \sanksonnaty, SS CASHTOWN QX ty N Ne Le : \EAIRFAX ALEXANDAMA CENTERVILLE | te ALS XANGA NEW YORK, SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1864. mS, : ees a ial? AMD i NIENNAP Haseeno Gro CCHANTILLY SS \ Sa to be correct, there is no probability of success In that @irection. Our ‘rearon for thinking #0 we are not per- mitted to make public, it being sufficient to know that such is the fact. Recruiting in this State for the short term of service is going on briskly, There exists a misunderstanding be- tween Governor Curtin and Mayor Henry in regard to the legitimacy of certain of the Governor's acts in the Present raising of mon, Troops should be furnished immediately, and controversies settled afterward. ‘We are uncertain whether the force under Breckin- Pidge dees not indicate a deeper purpose on the pari of the rebel commander at Richmond, and it is aa well to be propared. The Was ‘tom Despatcn. Wasminaton, July 9, 1364, The city has been filled with exciting rumors to-day concerning the rebel invasion, although very little def- nite information could be obtained. Heavy Gring could be distinctly hoard on the beights, north of this city, from ten this forenoon until five @olock in the afternoon, ia the direction of Edwards’ ferry. No large force of rebels are kcown te have ap- proached nearer than that point, although a few cavalry ‘were captured by our troops last evouing a few mice north of Georgetown, ‘The defenose of the city are being Malerially strength- ened, and an adequate force ts believed to be on band for Any emergency that may arise. ‘In Fairfax rebel cavalry is very active, and reported to be under the command of Mosby. This force has meveral pieces of artillery, and day Before yesterday, ‘im & skirmish with a detachment of our cavalry, killed a number {ook several prisoners, Our scouts, how- ever, state there is no indication of any advanes of the Main body of the enemy in this direction, Voteran troops are arriving rapidly, ana tt is reported ‘Ubat the militia of the District are to be eailed out. ‘The guerillas have also beome emboldencd and are daily giving annoyance. Yesterday a picnic party were disturbed by @ small gang at Falis’ churcb, the guerilias Joining im the festivities. After quieting the alarm, they concluded the visit by devouring all the refreshments aod hastily decamping. Bight men were brought i from Maryland to-day, charged with being bushwhackers, and lodged io prison to await trial by court martial. THE PRESS DESPATCHES. The Corpse of Ewell, Breckineldge and Rhodes on this Side of the Potomac, Pmuapanrasa, July 0, 1864, Tee Bulletin has © epeeial desvatah from Marrisburs on} a Vi OF MILES = wo ° Ey stating that the corps of Ewell, Breckinridge and Rhodes aro all on this side of the Potomac. The Baltimore Telegrams. Barron, July 10—2 A. M. ‘Tho Governor bas issued a proclamation ealling on the Citizens to turn out in force and resist the invasion of the State. ‘Tho liquor stores in this city were all closed as eight o’olock to-night, ‘The streets are thronged with people discussing the state of affairs, Troops are Deing rapidiy sent forward, aad horses seized and cavalry mounted and despatobed to the front. ‘The President and Superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad are doing all ia their power to aid the ay- thorities ta forwarding troops to the scene of actioa. Barrons, July 93:30 P. M. Oar foices have evacuated Frederick and fallen back im ‘iis direction, and now ecoupy @ position south of the Monocacy. ‘The rebels ocoupy Frederick, Dut a what force is not positively known. Reports say 12,000, and that they are under the command of General Breckiaridge. ‘There are reports, seemingly well founded, that an- other rebel force has crossed the Potomac near Edward's Forry, and has moved im the direction of Urbaona—in what force is not known, This is supposed to be an effort to flank us. Weare hourly gaining strength by reinforcements, ‘and will douptiess frestrate this rebel movement. Barsimons, July 9—9 P.M. ithout exaggeration, be sald to day th: something of an excitement. All day the streote have been teeming with ramors from the front. In the city active arrangements are being made in antici. pation of an emergency, which It is is only barely possibie—not probabl Loaguers” are being armed and the defensive works strengthened. The government, needing more horses immediately, ‘aro confiscating all able-bodied horseflesh, and especially the fast, blooded horses of the ‘disloyal. Padses are required to leave the elty, and a vigilent watch is being instituted om the movements of suspected parties, who are supposed to be seeking opportunities to communicate with the enemy. At (he last accounts we still beld our own #t the Meno. oncy. 16 tw underetocd that there bas beep some Oghting, aod CLADERLYERS IN vA EFanoct iRDGOB Wsmsseaa ~ HANOVER VUNCTION| % ENROCK {STRASBURG INVASION OF MARYLAND. Scone of the Battle on the Monocacy, Md.---The Rebel Advance on Baltimore. ) ‘J | } \ ~ BSTEWARTSTOWN ~ our people feel confident that Gen. Wallace and tne brave troops now concentrating against the enemy will reader ‘@ good account of themselves. The Rebel Mosby's Operations in Vir- cinia. Wasurotow, July 9, 1964, A letter from Annanda's, Va., six or eight miles west of Alexandria, says a scont of one hundred and fifty men from the Second Massachusetts and Thirteenth New York cavalry, under command of Major Forbes, went up in the vicinity of Aldie, where they met Mosby with @ large force and a piece of artillery and riflemen. Mosby charged on them and killed ten or fifteen, and captured nearly the whole party, horses and accoutrements, On receipt of the news Colouel Lowell started off at midnight with two hi ‘ed men from the Second and ‘Thirteenth regiments, and Captain MoPhersoe, of the Bixteooth New York cavairy, joined him at Fairfax, when they proceeded to Aldic, whore they found twenty- five wounded men and eleven dead. The ded they buried. ‘They scoured the country about that region, and found ft was of ho use to pursue Mosby, as ho had twelve hours tho start of them towards Upperviile, whore be had taxon his booty, Our party returned Jat evening with the wounded men of the Thirteenth New York cavalry and Second Massachusetts cavalry, Captain stone, of the Second Mascachusetts cavalry, of Newburyport, is lying danger ously wounded at Centreville, ‘Thirty rebels were at Fairfax Court House yosterday. ‘The Pacific mail steamer St. Louis arrived hero last evening from Panama. ‘The Nevada Constitational Convention bave adopted articles disfraschizing “disloyal” citizens, and decided not to elect Stato officers at the time of submitting the constitution to the people for ratification, Arrived ship R. 8. Ely, from New York, rmy: THE HELALD. all read the Hanato, I would ask through ita widely circulated col that you call at tention to the fact that the army bave fresh vege tables by asking for them, There bave been several eaod dollars covtributed for onions and other anti-scorbu tics, by friends at home, to reliove the suifering soldier, white there are lying in store, waiting requisitions, large quantities of desiccated vegetables Uncle Sam, from the tert, know bis was whet Dim army needed, and on Hiberal hoart, « ready to dis, enee the food. it By calliug attention to this fae will suc ringing much comfort to the gol inorvaaing burdes of bis friends at Li and relieve the | PRICE FOUR CENTS. THE NEW TAX LAW. Alphabetical Table of All the ° Taxes Imposed by the Now Internal Revenue Law. Garge Increases in the Taxes om Spirits, Tobaseo, Beer, Incomes, Manufactures, Iron, Stoel, Leather, Oils, ae, a, We give below a correct and reliable table of the taza te now imposed by the Internal Revenue law, embodying All the amendments made by the Senate and by the con ference cominiitee of both houses of Congress. The Kew Tax Law. Advertisements jusorted in nowspapers, maga. gives. reviews or any other publication, on ++ Sperct Pe ount of $600.. Exempt. ., MA NOWspapeis wh so average cireulaLion does net @: 2,400 copies, noe Agen’). pices of paper On which written, Stainp duty....sesce0e000 Agreements for the hirc, ure or rent oi aay Vand, tenement or portion thercof (suo Louse’). Alcohol, made or manufactared of spirits or Materials upon which tha duties imposed by thig oct gull huye been paid, i nov to be considered a manufactnre, Ale, por birrel of 81 gullons, fraction a’barrel to pay proportionately (ae Liquors") Ambroty pes, same as ‘‘Photographs.’” fF RONON..e'sessecese sesseenss Avodynes, each package of, the retail price or not exceed 26 cents, Agents, ingu Agreshuenis, for each sheet or rts of salt 5 conta. leent, ry Do., euch package of, the retal price or value ef which oxcoeds 60 ow ceed 75 cavts, stamp duty Do,, exceed: % + écente, of whick exceeds $1, {vr cach and every 60 cents of fractional part thereuf over and above $1, an additional stamp duty of.........-.++.+. Apothecarios, under whiou term is inc every person who keeps a shop or bulit where medicines are eompoucded or pre- pared, accordiag to prescriptions of physi- Gmns, OF where medicines are Avid. ‘hole sale and rotali deulers who have taken out a license thereer shall uot be required to take Out a lieense as apotbecary ; nor shall apothe- caries, who have taken o@t 4 jicevse as such, De required to take out a licunse as rotall Gealers tm liquors, in consequence of seiling |, Meonse vax . sie jacers, under which ‘term is inciuded every persou whove business It ie to plan, design or superinteud the con- struction of buildings or ships, or of roads, or Dridges, OF cawals, or railroads, provided ‘that tdie act shai wot include a proctical car- peter who Inbore op a butiding, for liceuse.. Assayors, aseaying gold and siivor, or either, of @ value Dot exceeding in one year $26,000, shall pay $100 tor each Noone, and $200 when the value exceeds §250,000 and does Bot exceed $90,000, and $500 when the value exceeds $09,000. Do, any person oF persons, or corporation 1.@s8 tt is to separate gold and ail- tila or mineral sub- otber met manees wita whiob such gold or silver or both are j, combined OF united, or to agoor tain wrmniue the quactities of gold or wily! vy alloy or cumbivation with ether 8, aouil be deemed an ussayer, Ansign on the orivival ts Do. of leases, dv. do, Do. of pulictas of tusurance, do. do, ‘Auctioneers, uuder which’ term ta tacladed ‘every person whose business It is to oiler property (or kala to the highest and best bid- der, {or liceuge, whove anuual sales do pot ts Jes 0: g:0d3, real estave, me \ aud thing’, tneiuding all sales of ods and other securities, on gross BMOUNE Of BBIOF.. 06 cece ieee vee seve dg Of 1 porat, Awnings, made of cotton, flax or hemp, or part of eit ir other material. 5 per ot. 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Do. capi bank, ‘Association, company, OF Corporation oF per- son engaged In the business of banking, be- tod teen nmount invesied In United staves nds each m« sceeceee DM OLD. @ Do. ou the average amount ulation fe. gued beyoud 90 per cent of capital, aod upon any amount of such circulation beyond tue average Amount of the circuftion toes has been issued ‘or the Six months preceding July 1, 1804, additional tax of 16eflpe Banks, On all dividends Hanke pot making dividends, Banke, saving, that have 00 capital etocl whoa® business 18 conlued wo receiving dew posits and joaniog the sane ‘or tho benedt of Their depesitors, and wick do no other push ness of banking, ebal! not be Hiabie to pay (or A license as biuker. Pauk check, drat or order for the payment of soy gum of money Whatever, drawn on auy Dunks bunker or irust cOmp.ny, oF for any eutn exeseding ten dollars drawn upon any ‘fn of persons, Compauies OF Corpe- sight or cn demaud . 2 conte. | Doe ex $100 Bankers, for license... Do vusing a capital excoediag $50,000, for eve. ry eddsivoual $1,000 tn excess of $50,000. 2 person, firta of company, and ted or other bank, baving & 3 whore eredils are opened opostt or collection of meney cr cur- abject to be paid er reinitted apoa ‘check oF ord money ia ad- id or joaned on onda, bulhon, xchanne cr pr ry notes are re- + discount OF sale, shall be regarded ankere. Den aaviegs banks, except such aa have no fixed capital and whore business is oondved aite rnd loaning the tame, Aner business of ban! Bankers—Ev' license ns Par iron (nee iron"). Barges, ou groas receipts Barks, bulls of, herea! ter hoonse na), draft, or order Mnvy am of money (NOL #xceading wo at sight or om demand, ve fk ulwoded Ape preseuled aban of Banker for paymnont), oF any womorandum, check, receipt or otber writion or printed evidence Of an amouut of money to be paid oo ce faaud or ata time desigoated, shail have stamp or atamps & thereon denoting @ duty, upon every sur not excouding $100.. Do, do., for every addivional $100 oF (Fractional t (horeo:, 1a exCeHA OF FLOD..--eeseve sees badge (forehs) pgp oth mn er aay Dili of exchange oF order for Payment of avy sim ot movey drawn OF parportiog fo have boos drawn, ta any (OF. eign couvtry, but payebe wo the Coived States, shall, before payiod OF acodpting the amo,’ place thereon a a.amp Indicating the drawn jo, bit payable oot of the United fdraws singly of f drawe otherwise ete of three Of More, RoooTding to 5 cents. 5 cents. veustein of morebants and Dankers, same fas bill of exovange (inland). Do, do., if drawn io gets of three or more, for ‘ovory Dili of each set, where the sum mado payable shall not excded $100 oF Its equiva. Jent thereof to w +. 2 @onte, anty o Biean ‘Avy part thercot, shall be evaveyed to oF The actoptor or ata