Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-02

ToN-PANIC AT HARRISBURG, Ere, Ero.
We have received, through the courtesy of Commits
siOncr Ould files of Northern papers to the 9th of
June They are mainly filed with accounts of the Re-
bel invasion of Pennsyl vania which show that great
alarm and excitement exists. We append summary
Of the news:
ADVANCE OF LEK's ARMY.
FREDRRIcE. Md, June 2.-Generals Lee and Long
street we're both at Winchester on Friday last with
100000 men, They intend to cross the Potomac in two
days.
Large rebel trains, wagons, provisions tents ETC.,
were moving north through HagersloSn, Marlnsburg,
and Boonsboro', on Sunday last
Gen. Rodes rebel division, 10000 strong left Hsgers
town on Tuesday for Chsmbersburg.
Gen. Johnston's rebel division, IL 90 strong with
thirteen pieces of artillery crossed at Shepherdstown
on Sunday 0ne.half of this force was at BoonsborO'
on Monday, and left on Tuesday for the North. The
other half went 10 Wiamsport.
The aqueduct at Wiliamsport has been blown up by
the rebels aud the bridges Black creek Sleepy
creek, Sir Johns run, Green Spring run and South
Branch have been destroyed. One span Of the North
Branch bridge has also been destroyed.
IL is generally believed that the greater part Of Gen
Lees army crossed into Maryland since Friday, at
A tiet m, ShepherdsoWn and Wiiamsport.
NEws VIA WAsHNGToS.-A letter in town, dated
Washington, yesterday "Wednesday afternoon, says
"Tweniy thousand Of Bragg's army are at Richmond
doing garrison duty"
The letter also says:
"General Lee has his whole army, $4,000, in the
immediate vicinity tf the Potomac. Bragg is to take
care of Richmond while Lee takes OF Washington
Richmond WAS reinforced on the 10th inst
iHE POTOMAC PROBABLY CROSSED AT THREE POINTS.
WASHINGTON, June ga gentleman arrived here
this morning who left Hagersown at o'clock Wcdnes-
day morning. lie saw EWeliS forces, composing the
left wing of Lees army pass through that place. The
head of the column entered HagerstoWn on Tuesday
morning and moved directly through to Pennsylvania.
The rear column, understood to beongto EWel did not
pass through the place until that night. This force
estimated 10 be from 10000 to $4,000 strong. The
roops did very little damage besides Selling all the
horses they could find Our informant says that when
he left Hagerstown yesterday morning. il was under
stood that Longstreet in command Of the right wing Of
Lees army, was then crossing the Potomac below
WiEamsport The main body OF A. p. Hills forces,
comprising the centre Of Lees army, was understood
Yesterday TO be somewhere between Winchester and
Martnsburg moving towards the river To-day we have
no doubt that the whole Of Bwels column is in Penn.
sylyanpia not far from Chambersburg.
The gentleman who saw Ewells troops says they had
with them very Urge number OF wagons. From this
TACT il is inferred that they intend TO gather all the sup
niles they can find. So far Gs General Hookers position
!. concerned it is sufficient to say that he is neither
ignorant of the whereabouts Of the enemy inactive
himself.
STARTLING RUMOR OF LEK's PROXIMITY TO WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, June 25-S P. M.-There are strong
indications tonight that Lee has not only achieved the
Grand proect of massng his strength on this side Of the
Potomac but that he actually within short distance
of Washington having moved considerable force from
ShepherdsoWn and Anlietim fords down the tow.path
of the canal, or else along the inner roads from
Boonsboro aud Middleton, 10 the vicinity Of Pooesvie
Rnshe and Rock From these points he has direct
access to the of Washington and cam by an expert
ni1. -.roy ID Between ID. carl -
Annapolis Junction. unless he should underrate the
force which it is thought has been conceL trated to OPP
bose bin in this design. prominent transportation
eompany is to-day refusing to receive valuable articles
for shipment between Baltimore and Washington. If
the enemy has gained position OF so much importance
upon HoOkers rear there is cause for apprehension
concerning the safety Of Tylers forces which has been
holding MARYLAND Heights. Although it is hardly pro-
babe that TYLER has been captured it is possible that
his communication with the Army Of the Potomac in
Virginia and with the force under General Schenck,
have been broken. A flank movement on the part of
General Hooker across the three lower fords may
lt disastrously for the enemy by isoating his right
from his new base of operations upon the Upper Polo-
mac. Whatever Truth there may be in the report Of
Lees proximity to Washington, there is still opportunity
for repelling his further advance.
lHE ADVANCE UPON HARRISBURG.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, June %, 1868.
There is an apparent pause in rebel advance upon
Harrisburg The rebels have not advanced further to-
wards Carlisle than where they when sent my last
despatch They maintain their position, however, and
seem TO be endeavorng to encrcle Carlisle to ascertain
the force defending it. They at Graysons a.
ton town six miles west OF Carlisle. They say they
viii destroy the crops in the Cumberland valley and
they have already carried out the threat to consider
able extent 1t is reported that forces have met
their advance guard beyond Carlisle aud repulsed it with
loss and that the pursuit successfully continued
four miles towards Neville. will probable be able 10
let you know tonight how much truth there is in this
report Two rebel officers taken prisoners in the valley
we're brought in to-day Swel has his headquarters be
tween Greencastle and HsgerstoSn.
While was visiting the camp OF the "lerald Guard
Fourth New York art cry, to-day, cannonadc in the
direction of Mount Union audible. l have not yet
learned anything further concerning it.
All the drinking saloons in the city were closed to-day
by proclamation from the Mayor. The military author
ties have not yet taken control Of the town. though
are gradually approaching martial law.
Considerable reinfOrcements OF infantry, cavalry and
artillery have marched TO the assistance OF Gen. Knipe
stree Yesterday. Fresh arrivals to extent supply
their places here. Among those gone are Company g.
of the Fourth artillery and Buffalo company consol
dated with it. General Knipe will defend what now
hold of Cumberland Valley.
The citizens have abandoned Carlisle in great num-
bers Many OF them are here, VIII lie most gone fur
Their north. The enemy will find dc oate country to
advance through for the future
There are many meetings called to arrange military
organizations of citizens this evening. The colored men
have also called one, and purpose Offering their services
to the Governor
Most Of the stores are still open though some tmid
persons have sought security in flight. The general
sentiment is "IcL the rebels come on" Alarm gives
way to desire for vengeance.
HARRISBURG, June 25-2:S0 P. N.
During the whole Of last night and up the present
time long trains of wagons laden with goods and house
4 Al "a
docking in with their horses also any number of
trabands OF all ages and There are about six
hundred courAbauds between here and Carlisle the
way The Jews and many others arc packing up their
goods ready for shipment
The matter Of declaring martial law is under con:
sideration to prevent all the Sbleboded from leav.
ing the city, This is considered the only mode Of
compelling hundreds of persons whose only desire is to
make money out of the mistoftunes of their fellow
creatures to remain and defend the city.