Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-19
Rebel Invasion of Pennsylvania.
CHAMBERsBURG CAPTURED BY
THE REBELS.
The Rebel Army within AZ miles
of Harrisburgh, Pa.
of a Battle at Antietam.


NEW YoRK, June IA.
The Philadelphia Enquirer Of this morning
contains the following: Gen. Lee is moving
northward His cavalry is at Nolans Ferry,
on the Potomac. Gen. Milroy is contesting
their advance Hard fighting has taken place
at Martinsburg, Va. Pennsylvania is thought
to be in danger, and preparations are making
for her defense
HARHIsBuRGH, Penn, June II. /
Dispatches received to-day from the oper-
ators at Chambersburgh and Hagerstown,
give She information Of negroes who have ar
rived there 10 the effect that rebel cavalry
had reached Parrysburgh and Martinsblrgh
about noon, and at the latter place there was
heavy fighting. Gen. Mihoy contestng the
advance.
Telegrsphic communication is destroyed
between Winchester and MArtinsburgh. The
lines were broken about II o'clock this morn
ing Gen. Reynolds has been driven by
large force from Perysvile to Bunker Hill.
The enemy are also at Winchester. All Lees
army is moving
Tidings from Muddy Creek Branch and
Nolans Ferry indicate warm work. The cap
ial and principal cities and towns of Penn
sylvania are in absolute danger The Gov
eminent will issue another call Tomorrow.
The people Of this State must respond, if
they DO not want TO experience ravages OF
war. As there is some objection to the pres
ent plan Of operations by the Government,
Col Scott started for Washington on a
special train this evening to urge upon the
national authorities such a modification " the
plan as would suit the views Of the people
a., 81 .1,s T., ft,
cd in time for your papers Gov. Curtin will
telegraph TO Major Henry Of Philadelphia
full news up to the lasthour. A meeting Of the
monied corporations Of the State is to be
held tomorrow morning, fol the purpose Of
advancing capital for the government, trusting
to the general government for reimbursement.
Every arrangement for the quick transporta-
ton Of troops to this point has been com
plcted under direction Of Gen. Couch.
HARRIsBURGH. Penn, June IS.
The following proclamation has just been
issued by the Governor Of Pennsy lyania. In
the name and by the authority of the Cone
monwealth Of Pennsylvania and Andrew G..
Curtin Governor Of said Commonwealth,
PROCLAMATION.
The State OF psuusylya 10 is ognn threatened With iu-
yaelpn, and army o -encs is approaching our borders
The President Of he United States has issued bis proc
lamatiou calling upon the State Tor 50OIO meu.--
| now appeal no All the citizens Of pcnnsyyaua wil
have liberty and mindful Of the history and uad
lions Of the revolutionary fathers and who feel shat Do
sacred duty TO guard aud maintain the nee institution.
Of country who hate treason aud its abeit1Ts aud
who are willing 20 defend their homes and hrcsdos
and do invoke them 20 rise in their might and rush to
the rescue IN this hour OF imminent peril The issue is
one Of preservation or death and destruction.
IL nyolyos considerations paramount 10 all matters Of
expedicncy, and all questions II local interest, all
tics social and political all ties Of personal and paru
4 character fnk by lnsuulN
1t is to be determined by deeds and not by words
alone who for us and who are Against us, that il
is the purpose of the enemy to invade borders With
all the strength he can command Is now apparent Our
only defence upon the determined action Of the cit
liens of our nee commonwealth.
Therefore call upon all the people Of Penns lvania
capable Of bearing arms to enroll themselves in military
organizations and to encourage all others TO join and TO
give aid and assistance the efforts which will be put
forth for the protection OF the and the salvation II
our common country.
New YORK, June l g.
All our militia regiments are getting under
arms at their armories. Bells were rung at
midnight in Brooklyn, calling out the minute
men, and the regiments Of that city assembled
at 8 o'clock this morning. a large number
leave for Philadelphia this morning.
The Baltimore American Of yesterday says
the most reliable information we have beer
able to obtain is to the following effect: Al
attack was made on Saturday morning on
/ small force of our men at Berryyille, undei
Gen. Reynolds, of which the lst Indiana bat
/ terry formed part. They fell back before SUI
perior numbers and Joined Gen. Miroy a
Winchester, after sharp engagement a
] the same time Winchester was attacked. Ii
front from the south by force reported to b
under the command Of Gen. Elweu, the sue
cessor of jackson. The troops that mad
the attack at Berryvile are reported to b
under Gen. Trimball A third force after tai
encounter, are said to have captured de
lachment of our men at Bunker Hill, an
then moved on Martinsburg. At 1 p NJ
yesterday they demanded the surrender
Martusburg, giving As minutes for the wome
and children TO leave the town, Gen. Tylo
refused to surrender, and an artillery fgt
enspud. At ID o'clock p. NJ, the win,
$ were broken between Harper's Ferry an
2 Martlnsburg, and what occurred after that
unknown. A battle was also in progress
{ Winchester yesterday, the result Of whiC
l is unknown. Gen. Miroy repulsed Eve
B on Saturday, and said he could hold out Il
, achievements reached him. II unable
D sustain his position he will have to fall bat
to Romney, as the Harpers Ferry and Ma
tnsburg roads are held by the enemy. Til
estimates Of the rebel force in the valley a
! so wide apart that they form no reliable da
for any conclusion.
No damage was done TO the Baltimore al
e Ohio railroad as far as known. No cars
e locomotives on the line are exposed to cal
v ture. Orders were sent TO exposed poin
yesterday, and no less than 20 locomouv
and 1900 cars were brought 20 Baltimore
safety, No trains viii run beyond Harper
Ferry for the present
BALTIMORE, juno s.
Gen. Milroy was surrounded at w inchest,
, by $4,000 rebels, but after desperate fgl
he cut his way through and united with on
forces at Harpers Ferry. Our force at Ma
tinsburg has also fallen back on Harper
Ferry.
HARRISBURG, Pa, June Is.
The train has just arrived from Chamber
burg, bringing a number of refugees. Wht
the train left. Gen. Couch was there superb
, tending military matters. They have receive
the tender Of the services Of the ~ Y. III
and secured the Railroad company Shoul
Harrisburg be endangered, the State doc,
ments will be Immediately removed 10 pla,
Of safety. A network Of fortidca,ions is b.
. ing thrown IN beyond the Susuuehanna