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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

going toward the river, aud many taking refuge in
Inc mountains The heavy rai;ls Of yesterday rem
der the fiver too high to cross al the fords.
Yesterday forty Rebels, Of the 18th Virginia Cav.
airy, dashed down the Iarpers Ferry road, driving
in our pickes the outskirts Of Frederick. A party
Of cavalry and infantry pursued and captured four
of the Rebel party, but the others escaped
Major Foley Of the Fourteenth Pennsylvania
Cavalry, with o small detachment, yesterday de.
stroyed the Rebel pontoon bridge Of boats over the
Potomac ut Falling Waters, four miles from Will
Transport; the bridge was fastened to the Virginia
side and swung down the river to prevent the cur.
rent carrying it away. guard OF three hundred
Rebels who were encbmped ON the Maryland side,
was attacked by Major Foley. routed, and sixteen
prisoners, four horses, two mules, and two suffers
wagons captured and brought here last night.
Major Foley destroyed five wagon-loads Of am
muniion by running il into the river. Lieut.. Shoop
Of the l4,h Pennsy vania Cavalry, swan the river
under fire from the Rebels on the Virginia side got
boat, brought it TO this side, and the party then
crossed the boar, set fire TO the pontoon bridge
and completely destroyed it. Major Foley did not
lose man. An important capture was made at
Greencsste, on Thursday, by Capt. Dablgren Of
Pleasanton's Cavalry. Phila. Inquirer, 9th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

JoDess Brigade Of cavalry. In;snty and artillery,
near Monterey on the HageTv.own and Gettysburg
road. He captured 200 prisoners, including 200
wounded officers. lie also took 10 wagons, and
two guns. The wagons were destroyed.
The Rebels were completely surprised, and unable
to make any serious resistance.
Firing was heard in the direction Of the enemy 8
retresting column yesterday afternoon.
1t was probably caused by our cavalry and flying
batteries pressing on the enemy's rear.
HANOVER, Pa, July S, 1863.
There was a cavalry fight to-day, four miles south
Of Gettysburg, between our forces and the rear OF
Lees army, which is now supposed to be on the re-
treat to Hagerstown.
Our cavalry continue to bring in large numbers Of
Rebel prisoners.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

fresh militia are slaughterng and capturing the
graybacks by regiments and brgades. Not one
tenth Of Lees army can possibly get back to Dixie
by tie route they came. In is soT DEFEAT FOR
LIE, But 1T IS A TOTAL Rour.
The following the bulletin just Issued at head
quarters:
During Friday night the enemy commenced to
retreat rapidly toward GIeencastle and Hagers.
town, Gen. Meade following rapidly in pursuit, and
having the entire cavalry force operating in tie
enemys rear.
Up to IL o'clock on Saturday many Thousands OF
prisoners had been captured and sent to the rear,
with large number of cannon and wagons. The
rout Of the enemy is most complete and disastrous.
Gen. French will intercept his flying columns At
Iiagerstown, and Maryland, well AZ Pennsyl-
wanna, will soon be rid of the invaders.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
Retreat Of the Encmy-The POntoon
Bridges Destroyed.

NEAR GKrTYsBURo July 5, 1863.
The Rebels have retreated toward the Potomac.
Their skrrnishers were driven in last night, and
small cavalry force, probably their rear guard,
passed through Emmetlsburg this morning abou
daylight
Our troops have been engaged all day in burying
the dead, relieving the wounded, and collecting
small-arms many thousands Of which belonged to
the Rebels.
The Rebel pontoon bridge at dam No. has been
destroyed by our cavalry, almost unopposed, and
our cavalry, at the last advices, had gone up to
Wi Transport to destroy the two bridges there.
Other Preparations are in progress to intercept
Gen. Lees passage Of the Potomac, and our army is
already in motion.
So much time, however, has elapsed since Gen.
Lee commenced to Withdraw his forces from our
front that his advance may have reached Williams
port in time TO cross before we can prevent it.
Gen. Lee yesterday paroled about 1000 Union
prisoners. They were received by Gen. Couch.
II is not true, stated, that Gen. Longstreet was
captured and died within our lines.
Gen. Hunt, Chief of Artillery, was not wounded
Both Of these last reports were apparently we'll
authenticated, and fully believed.
FKnDKRIcK July 5-p. IN.
report prevails to-day that the Rebel army is
retreating, in disorgsnized condition, down the
Boonsboro Valley, trying to reach the Potomac.
Prisoners are brought in by Our scouts barefooted,
suffering from want Of food
The prisoners report tie roads filed With Rebels
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
The pcrfec, Rout Of Lee.

DALIIHOHE hiOhdayt july U-NUOH'
IL my news last night was glorious do not know
what TO cali 1t now. Prisoners are coming in here
by the thousands. Over g. 900 have already arrived
here and Gen. Schenck has orders TO prepare to
ceive 20, 00c more already captured.
The road along the line of tho Rebels retreat ia
strewn with wagons, cannon, small arms, and camp
equipsge, abandoned by the enemy. The Rebels
uuhitch the horses and males from their loads Of
cannon aud stores, and, mounting tbem push for
the river.
Couch bas formed Junction With Meade, apd the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

bears on his person six wounds from musket balls,
one in the groin is very severe. tits believed be
will recover. Mrs. Barlow is here ministering 10
her husband.
Gen. Schimmeifeng escaped capture by resorting
to dodge whortby Of the sharpest Yankee. When
he found his retreat cut off, he seized the coat of
private aud butoned it closely over his uniform; he
was knocked down and run over by gang OF
Rebels who were after plumber. He then stumbled
away into cellar, and lay there concealed and
without food for two days, but when he heard the
boys playing Yankee Doodle" in the streets, be
thought it saie to come out lie is now in command
of his brigade and ready for work.
The llth Corps lost in killed, wounded and miss.
ing, 1000 men. The LIST Corps loss foots up nearly
5000. The 10Th Corps lost in killed and wounded,
973 missing 2i2, II officers killed aud 43 wounded.
One regiment, the 2nd Mass in Slocum's Corps,
lost ii officers in charge, yet when this division
repulsed the regiment fell back in perfect order
and each soldier in his place.
Sharpshooing has become serious service in bat
tie. 800 men from our brigade were shot In the
rihe-pits Friday, by hall dozen of the enemys
sharpshooters concealed in brick house in the
suburbs Of Getty sburg. The house might have been
destroyed but in doing this many others in the
town would have been damaged; it is a question
however, whether the whole town 10 worth the
lives il cost TO save 1t.
The 2nd Brigade Of Ihe Sd Division, 2nd Corps
numbering $500 men, lost half its numbers in battle,
and the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division Of the Corps
in the last charge of the enemy on Friday evening,
captured from tho enemy double their own number
in prisoners including Gen. Armstead and five bat.
te-Hags, all within tlnrty.fve PAGES Of the 2nd
Corps batteries
The Rebel cavalry WIS in constant trouble; il it
appeared beyond TIE protection of the infantry lines
on either flank, it was charged into by the National
cavalry and sent pell-mel back to its hidng-place;
aud If too far within its lines, the horses were
demoralized by the explosion of shells The CON-
mand wss of no service to the enemy, but the men
soon became reproach in the eyes Of their com.
rades.
Perhaps one Of the most important features Of the
line Of battle was the facilities it afforded to each
portion to REINFORCE any point Of attack. The
enemy was compelled to march from seven to nine
miles in going from one wing TO the other, whereas
three miles on the diameter Of circle was the dis.
lance between keade's extreme infantry TANKS.
THIS circumstance cave great advantage. and seye-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
Gen. Fitzpatrick mt WorL-DcstructiOn Of
Potomac bridge.

FREDERICK, Nj, July D. 1907
A courier from Gettysburg to-day reports that
Gen. Meades army this morning advanced Elk miles
beyond the battlefield and was advancing when
toe courier ief. The Rsbels retired without giving
ba,;le. To-day brigade Of Rebel cavalry. upon
recoano,ssnee advanced 70 Msohanicstown,l 10 miles
from Frederick. Col. Kilpatrck's cavalry attacked
them vigorously, when they retired after feeble re-
Instance Mecbanicstown 10 10 the left and rear OF
Gen. Meades army, and seven miles south Of Em.
ciciteburg.
alaior Coles Independent Maryland Cavalry TO-
oay destroyed The trestle-work bridge over the 20
tolsc uscd by the Rebels in crossing their cavalry
1he party who made the dash yesterday in this VI.
roity crossed there. One Of the prisoners CAPTURED
q; FALLING Waters WAS courier from Stuart to Lee
sni rad on his person dispatches for Lee. Not be-
ine searched Immediately after his capture, he de-
piroyed them on his way here. He says the ord
rance treu destroyed by Major Foley belonged 70
NcLsues Rebel division, snd was sent back because
ley had ammunition i'll abundance and more than
thcy could transport.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
rzonde,s Hendquar,er. Near Frederick.

BALTIMORE. Monday, July 6, 1863
Brig. Gen. II. Haupt, having the direction Of the
communicating corps, reached here at midnight las;
night, and had an interview with Gen. Scbenck.
IT, to O'Clock on Sunday when Gen. Haupt left
the headquarters Of Gen. Meade, the enemy was
fleeing. Meades headquarters were at Creagers-
town. Nd. some 10 miles north Of Frederick, and
to-day he is, no doubt. at Frederick.
Gen. Halleck is in possession OF several recent
DISPATCHES from Gen. Meade, and from their tone
d. iares that Lee has suffered disastrous defeat
The following has been posted at Headquarters:
"Advices from the army up to . p. m. on Sunday
state that Gen. Meades Headquarters were at Crea,
eersown last night, and to be at Frederick to-
6ay.
" Gen. Meade has telegrsphed that Lees army is
sereatng."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
Later from RRrrisburg-Cou,h's Troops
Generating orr the Rebels.

HAxI,lsscRG. Mondsy. July c. 1903
Gen. Couch has pushed forward all his effective
force to cooperate with and join The Army Of the
lo,omao. AID lie, by order Of Gen Meade, pushing
the regimen,s forward ss rapidly as they are organ
i,eI The country nsy rest assured that he il doing
al in ais power lis advance is alrcsdy in contact
win the enemy, aud aiding in the glorious result.
Lee, 40 far as known, holds all the passas in the
S,u,h Mountain leading into the Cumberland Valley
nom Getty s6Gg. This is done FOR the purpose Of
removing his trains, now rapidly pushing for Vir.
gina
The Mountain lie fall Of disorganized trools from
Lees army, and they arriving within our lines
every beur.
Goe troops under Gen. Pierce, formerly ,iiroy 8
eolmand. arrived yesterday al ChambersbQrg, and
pa,bs1 on TO Gfeencastle, where they captured 800
p-isoueis 2 wagons loaded with plumber, and 3
piocss OF artillery. The prisoners were stragge rs
nasias their way TO the Potomac. in company with
wagon tfaiDs.
4 dispatch from Chanibersburg ibis morning says
that heavy airing heard in the direction OF Hageg--
town. 1t la believed tina, Gen. French has made
stack in that vicinity on the trains moving toward
Virginia.
Gen. Cameron left this morning, in comp0ny with
nemter % SITgeous, for Gettysburg
TLsre is 10 further news from the Army Of the
Potomac.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

HEADQuAnrEKs AMY OF THE PoIon
IuIvh Il.hi

July .. 1863. )
Tho Rebel General Fender is wounded. Gems
Kemper aud johnson, Rebels are killed. The Rebel
losses are estimated at 10000. Our troops are in
the highest spirits. Gen. Butterfed's wound is
more severe than was expected, but is not at all
serious. The Rebels abandoned their killed and
wounded T.B.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
Fitzpatrick After Smart.

BALTIMORE, July ,, 1909.
In consequence Of information that Stuart was
about to make raid upon our rear this afternoon,
fitzpatrick was sent out our right. Some cannon.
aiding was heard, but up to o'clock he had not re-
turned to camp. Should the enemy be found here
in the morning, the 4h Of July will receive additional
cause for conmemoration.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
THE GREAT VICTORY.
Our Whole Army in Motion.
Gen. Meade's Headquarters Near
Frederick.
The Rebel Army still Struggling to
Escape.
Our Cavalry Reaping Harvests Of
Stragglers.
Destruction of Bridges on the
P0t0MaCs
HOVEMENTS OF AUXILIARY UNION FORCES.
Gen. Couch Marching on the Rebel Flank.
Gen. French Moving to Intercept Them.
STRONG HOPES FOR A WHOLESALE CAPTURE.
Gen. Meale'S COngratulatOry Address.
Gen. Couch Marching on the Rebel Flank
Gen. French Moving to Intercept Them.
STRONG HOPES FOR A WHOLESALE CAPTURE.
Gen. Meale'S COngratulatOry Address.
Our Whole Army In Motion.

WARRINGTON Monday July 8. 1903
Our whole army is in motion, and the highest
hopes are entertained thar but small portion of
Gen. Lees army will be 10 to reach Virginia
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
Incl dents on tho Battlefield nenr Gctfys-
barg-GaIlsnt Conduct Of Troeps-Ad-
vantage Of Position-IIeavy Losses
Tribune Euterprise-No btragglinR.

From Our Special Correspondent
GErTrsBUR6, Pa. Saturday, July 4, 1861
After the Brigade from the llth Corps. COM
maDded by Col. Noble of the 18th Connecticut had
expelled the enemy's skirmishers and sharpshoot.
ers from Gettysburg, the several regiments marched
through the streets with colors flying and the band
playing the National Airs.
Ow troop, found Gen. Barlow in the town; he
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

as typographical engineers and lie. therefore, in all
essential points, absolutely correct. The wood in
front Of the left wing Is where Longstreet and Hill
formed preparatory to charging on the LEFT. Ewels
troops occupied the woods the left. BY reference
to the map it will be seen that Meade moved over
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07
Advsnec Of Gen. COUGHS Forces-Cov. Cur
tin want. More Troops Forward-ETe IL
un1ious 10 Puiverize the Enemy

PHLADsLPHiA Monday, July G, 1853.
TIE following telegram has been received from
the Governor:
BAEEuRuEG, July S. 1863
q I'd g. BiSpls RosaETs. PhhI4e1Aa
"Ias srGy commanded by Gen. Couch Is advanc.
isg 10 force and ID likely 10 render important SER
vice. We should push troops forward, and there
sLonl2 h~ 10 delay. Gen. Couch bis teiegraphed
Cen. Dspa 70 that effect.
The State is responding with so much generosi.
~ thst we cannot afford further delay in the city.
sni sail'dsd that the Rebel army is in our power ii
We can Gct promptly and vigorously. Much may
depend on the strength Of Couch'e army. Tie crosse
ing OF the Potomac prepared by the enemy il de-
NFoyed, aud hsH short Of ammunition. Send for
wArd companies mustered INTO service to-day aud
Tomorrow. We must make mp 10000 men. BE
prompt, aid make everything yield 70 the preseuce
o!tforps here. A. @. CURTIN"
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very short lines in reinforcing the point of attack.
The enemy was compelled to march his infantry in
the rear Of bis artillery distance Of several miles in
passing from one wing to the other. The positions
of the troops changed the exigences re-
CURED The location on ,he map is the one at first
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

assigned and substantially maintained. The eleva-
zion occupied by the Rebel artillery was much
lower than that on which the National troops were
posted. The position was well calculated for de-
fense and forced the enemy to fight at great disad-
vantage.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

The above sketch Of the BATTLEFIELD at Gettysburg
was made by ore Of our correspondents, who care
fully examined the topography of the, country and
thoroughly understood the situation; it was submit
led for correction 10 several G,nsrsls experienced
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-07-07

The Cavalry ATTACKS On the Flying Rebels
Capture OF Train and "a Lar.e Num-
Der OF PrisoBers.
CHRAGgAsrowS. Nd. Monday. July 6, 1868.
IL Is reported here by officers that on Saturday
afternoon our cavalry under Fitzpatrick Intercepted
. Tspsatiug train Of Rebel wagons, guarded BY
, 1863-11-26

TOR SALE.-24 1,ots it, the city,
r. Htr e rttoa r.,k e? tae. Csa:rd b7h.e.s
.s1!oas IsIfs 4 tke dir f1f tals 1: sfe1i os1kst:s
ts.os u CooE. KAsE a16 oth+f e:ani'ts IL Il la1ts
mot ncf1ee. A6f9ata Elm: LAfE 4 TuhPKl1A. r,
q. Boz Ia or cA1l II too1 TO- atossb1:J B.ock.
, 1863-11-26

Anc TAfB1 On6mbcF Concert
The 6nt Of the series Of classical eonce,ts, given
By Mrs. K!oss. last evening WAS 4 nne success,
and ssteneed by purely musical audience, and
one which does not gtt up and 60 out until 1t
ought, s'nee the day Of the Bsiggs House clas.
siealcoreer4b. we hare had none such a. that
last evening; none With 10 much ofgenutne mu-
sic or OF gt1uite musical appreciation. The con.
cert opened with the sitting quartts IN q Ms]oz
hcm MoEa1t-D:. JeBse]. drst violin; Muller,
'econd violin: Nnrnbe.gr., yiola; and Balatia !,
Gallo. Tho Instrumentation WAS excellent and
The exquisite harmonies. especially Of tho aadan.
ft, wcro rendered with great taste and feeling.
Mrs. Ross followed With the scheTxo in B dAt, NIL
nor from Chapln, which was played 80 msgnad-
eent that tho audience called for an encore to
which the replied with the now beautiful Fuuera}
March from Chapiu, and played In style pecu-
ltas1y thrown, especially in the heavy chords Of
lie opening and hnal. Tho piano Itself was no.
bic instrument, aud Mrt. KS massive. nsm mtonch
developed resources oceasfonally almoat osches-
tral in thetr effects. In the little Inte11ogatiye
snatch-stafrmS from 6chumann, the spttuo
sonc ftom Aendelsohn, and the Hungarian Melo.
dies, the audience hid touch fher quality In
tghtera1d mora plaintiye music, most cxcel1ently
rendered.
AAe tNaea4t E1oeSu ~4In tAc tTaO In u MINOR TON
Meadelssohn, and hers, ~ In tha opening quarta,
the ondanfe sgssn received the tncst rendering.
Its senoothly flowing melody caught up By the plano
and repeated BY the almost humau tones Of tho
violin and cello, then sweeping along IN the full
ude Of harmony, was greeted with hearty applause.
We hope nc shall not be set down ii hescstc Il
We claim that tho TWO dndantu from Mozart and
Me1delesohn as rendered last evening were worth
At least ntnctenths OF the concerts ever given here
No are glad to know that tho series Of these con
eetta will prove success, and Mzs Kloss deserves
a. ahe will receive, ahaadsomc tribute Of gratitude
for furnshtng to tho lovers Of music. the works Of
the masters In such agreeable and artistic shape
The second concert Of the series viii be given on
ThntadAY neefmbnf "a
, 1863-11-26


Pursuant TO the published call, q meeting of the
various mail agents rcpresenting the seven differ
mt States OF Michigan, Indiana Ohio, Iowa Mis-
souri, 1lilofs, Wiseonsin, q meeting WAS held yee
terday at O'Clock A. II, at the United States Cir
cult Court Room. The meeting Was called 10 order
by T. R. LaJlor, Of the st. Louis, Alton & Terre
HAute r. R.. who nominated Mr. Hunt as tempo-
ru1y Chairman, and a. N. Baker as Secretary uro
tenn.
The different mall routes were .epre.euted by
4. T.; &. " Grzjg, G. i n. WIRE; J. :: frvi.' T.
4 Taylor. s. yiaaa 4 Adm L. : Klepca & RH
hesien s. + + l. !:1 fa,.!sa R.saf
MR; Harrieon FsrE. nl!1ois cent1sl al Brsnch 70 b. !:
G: b: . e. RI e. g: dillett, Detroit i Mii.
Gineinnstl 2 r.: georgaw. Lasimer, u. q. R.R !;
Joliet Sut oa: T: G1alksen, +; i 3 Y. II !;
4pd ~ 4iDHstqtab W B r E; Denm.n 6. 4. 3 s: I. 3
n. F. +. Y; W: B9eEsn 9. y T. d q
4. william N. Dunn. q: 4 Il R.R. Wn. Adi. t.
II. q. BaInef, South. Wis. r. R !; A. Metenlie, II.
s.tE,r. ~ n F;1R; r Fl A. n1sn. E; Ghfs* ! q r. NJ
LR- R: Geo: Barp. F: I. r r: n. Van Winkle.
u. S. R. h; J. T. Beamans P. 4 O. r. R.: D. b
DeTecnopt =. q n; 4; Geo Naylos, T. q. 4;
g., l. c.. r. R.; B. +. Black, I. C. B.
4 committee Of permanent organization being
formed, reported the following gentlemen 20 OH.
Mr. Hague, Ohio, VIee rretldent: HI. u. 4
Elliott Of Wisconsin. as Secretary; Mf. Claskson,
Peoria, AeslBtant Secretary.
The following committees wess then formed. A
committee On memorials, a committee on fexo.
1uttonf. and committee on publication.
Dniif & the Abeeuce at tho committees, several
nf+ffnAnf fEk made nv tina - 1s1o
gates on the necessity OF adEnuce In thetF esla.
ries, from the increased price OF produce general.
" Ala from tho fact Of the Mai Agents having to
rial was then agreed to b addressed to the Post.
matter General, MONTGOMERY Blair, requesting
tuch adrRnce In their salaries ~ might be oom.
meDtur1te xith the inc1caeed coet OF living, The
meeting aftsr sitting till o'clock P. H. .then dis
aolved.
, 1863-11-26

The quantity. OF oil produced annually from tho
ferns1iyana oil wells Ii esttEnstcd ot 0 900 10
go 600 barrels. The ~ells have been rro taclns !:
this rats for about three TeAfs During thia period
seven collsM per bari d at the wes fho producing
portion Of gu Creek valley y Il atxht{ RODS Vile
dstanee Of fssventeeu miles Noo!l toeseaueace
than len mlss. Apptafanccs indicate that It some
remote period thia xnole nas xAs laATsh The oii
vel ATcfkH4 rom fur hundTAd An uftr 70 "a hup.
tEed feet ID dett The capacity Of the wttl N " DO
jadEed from the fAes that from the Maple ShAte veil
nave flowed sut roma time pAse thousand barrels
of Oh per car Searly halfa million dollars won ot
oil kas been taken from The veil alone The present
e,tnated st I'm shousAI souls The I'd nber Of oil
eonNEucted.-Q1tC CIT fIek{St*r