The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-07-03
Additional Details of the Battle
Of Gettysburg,
&s., ks.s &G-

BALTIMORE, July 2, 1868.
The Ansrodn has the following account from Geo.
tysburg:-
Major Bumcarten and another oncer Of the star or
Major General Reynolds arrived here yesterday from.
Gettysburg with the body Of Major General Reynolds.
From Major Bumgarten learn some interesting par
tcula-s Of the BATTLE and happy TO be able to say
II closed for the day with the army Of General Meade
the most advantageous position, either for attack de-
fene. Nearly all tho remaining divisions OF our army
reached the Geld shortly after the firing ceased for tho
day.
At nine O'Clock Wednesday morning the First and
Eleventh army corps reached Gettysburg entering from
the side OF the town. and marching directly through
TO tho west side the cavalry forco OF the in the
town galoping back advanced. On passing out Of
the wcst end Of the town the enemy observed ad.
vancrs rapidly from the Chambersburg turnpike in line
battle towards the town evidently endeavorng hold
advantageous position commanding the town.,
The frat corps General Reynolds, which In,
the advance pushed forward at double quick. secure
an advantageous position The enemy under LOngstrocs
and Hill advanced steadily and in few minutes heavy
fire, both Of artillery and muskctry opened along the
whole Union and rebel incs. The Eleventh army cors
under General Howard also position, and nF
time quite heavy battle ragged. Several charses were
made by the enemy TO dsodgc our forces al, q which,
were unsuccessful ~.
AZ three o'clock the enemy massed his entire forceA
and endeavored TO turn one right wing. Con- Reynolds
advanced to meet them. ana heavy infantry fight
sued which both severely volisy after volley
Of musketry being poured Into the opposing columns With
deadly effect. 81 4
In this charge Major General Reynolds fssl mortality
wounded ard died after being conveyed to Getys
burg He was, usual, leading his corps and in me-
thckest Of the eight.
General Paul, commanding the Third brigad, Of lho-
First CORPS, Is also reported killed the Aed
Colonies wistan and Stone severely wounded AN
taker prisoners. The field between the csntendne armtl
was strcwn with dead and wounded, and II said the
enemy suffered fully heavily as we, though 10 NOS
known what their loss In officers.
The effort to flank right wing entirely failed, and
held the prominent and commanding position for
which struggle made ct the close Of The 6ghs,
which ceased for the day at about four O'Clock in tho
afternoon. Nsa
AZ this time two more corps ofSGen. Meado's army
reached the acd and during the night main body or
army in position to meet demonstration thae
the enemy might morning. or to advance
him. ne commanding general might decide.
The First army corps nobly maintained It's position.
against the EFFORT 70 flank its right, and scarcely aitere
for moment, when ns gallant commander fell under .
murderous Hre OF the enemy.
great and decisive battle was considered imminent.
and notwithstanding severe loss In ocers shc ad-
vantages Of the day regarded decidedly with our
forces.
Tee army in hne condition. full OF enthusiasm for,
the coming battle and confident OF Gen Meade
had also, It thought, concentrated his forces
greater extent than the enemy large portion Of whose
army was still scattered up through the Cumberland
valley.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Some gentlemen connected with the pres who srryoH
here last evening from Getsysbury having LETT before
daylight in the morning. represent tho condition Of AZ
fairs ~ the close Of The fight Wednesday evening
have been st favorable and promising Of
fu issue than the previous Information had received
Tbey stsss that the rebels had held Csttysburg for
time previous to the approach Of our army. ana
bad not only occupied bat had commenced Terrifying IL
hills west Of Ne town. whore thsy psopossd 70 check ou
advance towards Chambessburg and ths Of the
Cumberland Valley The movement Il General Rsynolds
and the rapidty with which 10 advanced assS entering
the east end Of the town. took them somewhat BY
prise, ana no obtained prominent position which
tho rebels were fostNying. Tbs nsnling through The,
balance Of the day fude attempts % their part W
regain this important position, kom wheh they we're
frequently repulssd.
Early in the afternoon both Iongstrees and Hin com.
biped their forces for grand short 70 turn right
flank, when General Howard's Eleventh corps which
broke and at Chanoeorsvills dashed In regain
their Lost aures and most noby did they repulse these
two veteran corps Of the rebel army The rspusc
oompINshat no further attempt was made by .se~
enemy during the balance Of the day. and night closed
with holding The position chosen By The enemy 70
give az battle from.
The Third and Twelfth army corps also csme on the
ned after The last rspuss Of the enemy but owing 10 tho
fall Of General Reynolds and the atsssm q the hour a.
well a. the exhaustion Of the and the desire lake
Of the wounded, Il determined not push the
enemy for renewal Of the conflict
when informant left tho neld on Thursday morning
General Meade had arrived and tho main body Of our
army was In position and ready 70 push the enemy %
soon - day should dawn.
Gettysburg just twenty Ave miles east Of Chambers
burg over hnc rolling country Of The way which
viii doubtless b The soens OF the great battles Of the
rebel invasion.
REPORTS VIA COLUMBIA.
CeIuxniA, Pa, July 2, 1893
The battle opened yesterday morning. BY severe Skin.
mishng The First and Eleventh corps supported IN
Pieasantons cavalry and artillery engaged with Eweln
forces, near Gettysburg, toward Bendesve rbs aghs
continued throughout the day, with variable resuIss
The battle Vas renewed this morning. and continued up
10 four O'Clock forces gaining upon the rebsn when
our messenger len the neid Since 1--WE oo,ck The nroe
has been much heavier and more rapid pertaining 70
general ensagcmsat
General Lees forces said concentrated four
miles northeast Of Gettysburg This ufssrnocn sedgwicks
corps 10 reported pressing upon the The enemy
Tho Second army corps moving up from Hanover me
morning
The reported burning Of Gettysburg by the rebels 10
unfoundsd; only two buildings destroyed BY ssls in
the suburbe.
MILITARY MEETING AT TRENTON.
h TRExYos, N. j., DULY 2, 1868.
large meeting Of citizens called BY the ringing Of
the City Hall bell to-day and addressed by the Mayor
upon the importance Of sending TROOPS al once 70 Penn.