Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-14
TEE FIGHT ON "WEDNESDAY.


full descriptions and details until the series Of baesae
ended.
TEE FIGHT ON "WEDNESDAY.
On Wednesday, our centre, under A. P. Hill ad
ysnced from the direction of Wilamsport, and took
position abou three miles this side south, OF Gettys
burg After heavy skirmjshing, which continued from
au early hour in the morning, he moved upon them,
and lis corps became generally engaged about O'Clock
P NJ Meanwhile General ESell, who was moving
fro the direction OF Carlisle, up and took posi-
ton on our extreme left about one hour after the OPEN
lug of the fight by A. p Hill in the centre large
column of the enemy then up from the rear,
NORTH of Gettysburg, their extreme right facing
General Ewes position. Two divisions of this corps
Rodes and EaIly's- advanced upon and engaged the
enemy in front. L)ngstreet who was mo- engaged in
the fight of the first day, swung around his column to
A p Hils right but did not take position for action
unti Thursday morning. This the position of these
rent corps at the fist of Il series of battles. To
tie south of and Gettysburg several ranges Of
b which lay between the town and the centre OF our
line.
TIE RESULT.
The result Of the Grst day WIS hiatt enemy were
repulsed all points Of the line engaged and driven
over the above mentioned ranges of hills, through the
town and about half mile beyond. At this point is a
mountain, which commands the ground in front for
mile on all sides. This the enemy retreated to after
their repuse, and Immediately fortified their line occu-
rypg this mountain and extending on the right and iet
oil il.
THURSDAYS FIGHT.
On Thursday the day opened with heavy skirmishng,
which continued until one or two o'clock Z. NJ when
Longs rect, right, moved upon the enemys ef',
and after stubborn resistance, succeeded in driving
that portion of the enemys line before him. the battle
regng with great fury throughout the balance OF the
dsy and extending far into the night. LoDgstreets
corps bore the brunt Of the fight Thursday
THE BATTLE OF FRIDAY.
On Friday, the enemy's CENTRE occupying an almost
impregnable position the mountain Gettysburg,
their right and efs wing be ng driven in by Longstreet
and Ewel caused lines 10 represent eaIly three
sides of square. Frequent assaults made upon
the tnemys Notifications during the day, but we
unable to hold positions and retain batteries after driving
out the enemy and capturing tbem Between our line
and the mounta was gradually inclined plane, nearly
Or qte NIL. across, over which WeIWerl compelled to
charge under terrific FIRE from artillery on the noun
tam Whenever We failed TO hold captured position
we were exposed TO a similar fire in fa ling back.
ARTILLERY FIGHTING.
1t should be understood that from the 6rst drove
the my from his chosen position about three miles
AID half. We cid not yield an inch of ground. We
had large number of pieces OF artillery, and FRI quenty
wish this ann sloue succeed in dislodgipg the enemy
from his fortified position.
IxRuFIc FIRING.
The caunonadng on both Sides az well as the roll of
musketry, terrific, and all who engaged repre-
sent it the inoessant and terrific of the
Thousands on thousands of the enemys slain ill the
ground over the whole field while loss was also
heavy The greater portion Of the casualties however, as
at she battle of Charlottesville in wounds received
in the hand and leg. Our loss in field officers is
unryecedentedly severe.
BRAVERY OF Our TROOPS.
All officers concur in the statement that our brave
"bOys" fought as they have fought before. IL
was impossible TO restrain and the officers after giving
the orders, could with difficulty keep up with them.
REPORTED fight. .r
Since Monday night report has prevailed and is
terated this morning. that General Lee unwilling to
pos his troops unnecessarily in the ing Of the for
fed mountains, on Saturday caused the se,nblance of
retreat Our wagon train retired some distance to.
wards Wiiamsport, and our centre and right alsl re-
tired. The ruse had the desired and intended result
The enemy believing had determined on the retro
grade came down from their position on the mouuaiR,
and about three four miles distant encountered our
administers who fell back in accordance with OF ders
Then Hill and Longsreet fell upon them aud drove them
with great Slaughter. Mean while Ewel who had also
fallen back from his position the left got behind
range Of bills aud rocks which most effectually
cessd his men, and moved TO cut off the Yankees
aud get them between him aud Hill and Long.treet-
Thus fifty regiments aud thirty odd pieces of ar
>tllery off and captured. OF this there 10 no
Official confirmation; but all who have left the scene OF
acton since Saturday morning-some very intelligent
officers and men--unifo my concur in the statement
give it to YOU as report and the authority on which
it is based Accounts from every source that have
reached here agree in its reliability
OUR WOUNDED AT WINCHESTER.
So far, a little over two thousad of our wounded
have arrived here and about the same number are en-
ro:fe between here and Martinsburg regret to say
that the accommodations here very Inadequate
There was and is every disposition on the part of the
citizens, and especially among the beautiful aud noble
women of WINCHESTER to contribute ell that could be
allowed By their very late release from the tyranny Of
the brutal MIlrOy. Many OF the wounded have been
taken 70 private houses and are assiduously nursed
The wounded are registered here, and most Of them
forwarded to staunton and there distributed to various
hospitals
CAsUALTIEs.
Among the wounded arrived here are Gen1s Heth,
jenkins, Fender, G. T. Anderson aud seales-none OF