The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-07-09
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTOMAC,
'July $3.50 p. m.
''To General Halleck:
THE enemy opened at l p. m, with about
one hundred and fifty guns, on my left and
centre, continuing for about three hours with
out intermission At the expiration OF that
time he assaulted my left and centre twice,
being upon both occasions handsomely repuls-
ed, with severe loss to him, leaving in our
hands nearly 5000 prisoners. Among them
is Brig. Gen Arnistead many Colonels, and
officers of lower rank The enemy left many
dead upon the field, and large number Of
his wounded in our hands The loss on our
side has been considerable.
BRIG. Gen. Hancock and Brig. Gen. Glib
bons are wounded.
after repelIing the assault, indications led
to the belief that the enemy might be with
drawing An armed reconnaissance was
pushed from the left, and the enemy were
found to be in force.
Sat the present hour all is quiet.
My cavalry have been engaged in harras-
sing and vigorously attacking him with great
success, Notwithstanding they encountered SUI
perior numbers, both of cavalry and infant
Try.
''The army is in fine spirits.
(Signe0 GEO. q. MEADE
Mai. Gen. Commanding"
WASHINGTON, July 40 a. IN.
The President has issued a proclamation an
nouncing to the country that the news from
the army of the Potomac to 10 p. IN. OF the
Sd is such as to cover the army with the high
est honor and promise a great success to the
cause of the Union, and to claim the condol-
ence of all for the many gallant fallen, and
that for this he especially desires on this day
that He whose will, not ours, should ever be
done. be everywhere remembered and rever-
enced with the profoundest gratitude
WASHINGTON, July 81 p. m
The latest official dispatch received here
I'D to this hour is dated Headquarters, Z a.
m. 4th which merely states that the enemy
has withdrawn from his positions occupiedfor
attack on Friday. The information in the pos
session of Gen. Meade at that hour did not
develop the character of the enemy's move
ment, whether it was retreat or man9vv-
re.
Reliable information received here to-day
asserts that Gen. Lees headquarters were at
Cashtown yesterday, and further represents
that the rebels were fortifying at Newland's
Cut, in the South Mountains, apparently to
cover retreat.
HEADQUARTERS, July 4-12 m.
To Mai Gen. Halleck:
The position of affairs is not materially
changed since my dispatch of "a. M. We now
hold Gettysburg. The enemy has Abandoned
large numbers Of his killed and wounded on
the field. shall probably be able to give
you a return of our captures and losses before
night, and a return of the enemy's killed and
wounded in our hands.
(Signed GEO G. MEADE,
Major Gen.
New YORK, July 5.
A Frederick dispatch states that an expe
dition, under Maj A Fuller, went to Falling
Waters five miles below Wiliamsport destroy
ed pontoon bridge and ammunition train there
and a number of wagons loaded with supplies.
In skirmsh 16 prisoners were taken, and
number killed.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.
The news that Leeis totally routed has been
fully confirmed. Gen. Pleasanton cut off his
retreat South through, the gapnear Chambers
burg. 1t is complete victory for General
Meade.
PHILADELPHIA, July Ill a. m.
Reports from Baltimore state that Lee sent
a flag of truce, asking a cessation of hostili
ties to bury his dead. General Meade replied
that he would consent to nothing short OF an
unconditional surrender
1t is reported that Meade captured 49, 900
prisoners and 118 pieces of artillery.
.ee's retreat to the South has been cut off.
CASUALTIES OF WISCONSIN REGIMENTS.
In the 9th Wisconsin partial lists show II
killed, 122 wounded and few missing. Among
the number are Capt. Jno. Y. Yenler, killed;
Lieut. Remington wounded in left leg; Bee
ley, left arm; Perryon, in left hand; Harris,
neck Member and Merchant wounded Chap
lain, killed.
In the I'd Wisconsin, Col. Fairchild left arm
amputated and doing well Lieut.. Col Ste
VEINS mortalIy wounded Maj. John Mansfield
in leg and hip; Capts Perry and Parsons
wounded; Lieuts. Saltwater Jameson, Lee,
Morris and Daley wounded; Sergt., Maj.
Leggett wounded. Partial lists show 10 pri-
Yates killed and II wounded,
In the 26th Wisconsin,, IS killed and IA
wounded Among the number are Lieut.. Col
onel Boobel and Major Baetz wounded.
In the 18th Wisconsin a partial list already
foots up 25 privates killed, 81 wounded and
many more to come in. Among the number
are Lieut. Col. John Coils wounded; Capts
Hobart, Beer and Pond wounded Lieut. Bruce
killed Lieuts. Johnston, Weeks, Compton,
Gibson, Kidd, and Tricks wounded.
LATER.
New YORK. July 6.
A Baltimore special to the Herald says:
'Over 5000 prisoners have arrived and
Gen Schenck has orders to prepare to receive