Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30

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and around the Qualifications of Harrisburg.
The enemy IL advancing slowly, and in all
probability will soon commence an attack Gen
Smith has made proper disposition of his men.
Capt Brisbane. who was out On a reconnois-
sance this afternoon. reports the Rebel scouts 10
have been within three miles of our pickets
Reports from the direction of York are very
conflicting.
The enemy fired several shots from the posi-
ton west of Oyster Point this afternoon
From Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, June 2s.-The city today is
comparatively quiet. considering the near ap
proach Of the enemy
York has been occupied by the enemy and
portion of the bridges the Northern Central
railroad this side of that place destroyed.
When our troops fell back from Carlisle they
left In the barracks equipments for one company
of cavalry aud one regiment Of infantry, aud
30. QUO rations, which have fallen into the hands
of the enemy.
Ii was reported that the barracks was burned,
but the report has not been confirmed
fight took place late this afternoon at
Wrightsville, opposite Columbia
The troops that were guarding the Northern
Central railroad retreated 10 the Columbia bridge
on the approach OF the enemy, and crossed to
this side of the river, except Col. Fryck's regi-
ment, which remained at Wrightsvi!le to guard
bridge at that place. The Rebels attacked him
with heavy force, and in order 10 save his men
he was forced TO cross 70 Columbia. The mag
nihcent bridge Their, was burned to prevent the
enemy from reaching this side of the river
The Governor has information that the Rebels
are az cambridge, twelve miles above Columbia.
with a pontoon train sufficiently large to construct
a bridge
The Rebels that drove our forces from Ster-
rett's Gap on Saturday, and then moved toward
Duncannon. have returned to the Gap.
No demonstration has been made on the Penn
sylvania railroad as far as known.
Troops under the call are arriving very
rapidly. Col jenkins regiment, which had a
slirmisa at Getty sburg, arrived here to day.
They lost about 800 in prisoners and stragglers.
| The officers were sent to Richmond and the men
paroled. Some of the latter have arrived here
special to the Herald, dated Harrisburg the
2eth says:
Gen. Cameron has information that the Rebels
are at Carlisle, 10000 strong. with forty ght
pieces of artillery. Guns are heard, and the en-.
envy is at hand.
New York. June ga dispatch to the Her
aid, dated Headquarters Army of the Potomac,
June %, says:
This morning Col. Hardee arrived 10y special
train from Washington, as bearer of dispatches
relieving Gen. Hooker from command, and ap.
pointing Maj Gen. Meade his successor
Affairs on the Upper Potomac remain quiet.
The Rebels have a small force south of Hagers
town. and our forces remain in possession of
South Mountain.
Some Rebel cavalry is reported to have crossed
the Potomac below Edwards Ferry and captured
a train of $50 wagons
Pleasanton has been appointed Major Gen
eral, aud commands the cavalry forces Stahl
is ordered to report for d1ty with another com
mand in Pennsylvania.
A Harrisburg dispatch to the Herald dated
the 2ath, saws:
We want men. Our Notifications only need
good, able. experienced soldiers. Will they come
torwardf Pennsylvania is now responding very
largely-the citizens generally are recruiting
Gen. Smith is in command west of the Sus
quehanna. Gen. Knippe will aid him.
The Rebel Gen. Johnson's division followed
Rhodes into Chambersburg on W ednesday, and
moved on Shippensburg Friday They number
5000 or 1000 each. The Rebels near Gettys-
burg say they were going to Baltimore and Har
risbnrg.
a Washington special states that some heavy
artillery. under Ftzhugh Lee. dashed into An
noudale, captured several prisoners, destroyed
Government stores, &c.
Another says that train OF empty wagons from
Tenally town was attacked three times by Rebel
cavalry.
The Rebels had four pieces OF artillery and
several regiments oi cavalry near the town OF
Gainesville
The Rebels captured $50 wagons aud about 90C
mules.
Three Rebel cavalry brigades are moving To-
wards the Washington branch OF the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad
They passed within fourteen miles north OF
Washington and Annapolis Junction. Their oh
jcct being TO destroy the trcstle work between
Washington and Annapolis
Rebel forcc I'm Maryland.
BALTIMORE, June 2s--lt Is reported that a
Rebel force OF 5000 with seven pieces of artil
lery, crossed the Potomac ~ Seneca, Montgom.
cry county. last night. ana This morning took the
Dsrncstown road, ~ IL for thcpurpose of reach
ing either the Washington road or the Baltimore
aud Ohio railroad.
The Rebels have burned two bridges tuis aide
OF York, and two beyond, as far ~ known.
Prom uori,>town, Pa.
MouRlsrovS. Pa. Juno 2s The manufac.
turers have determined TO close their works un
al the Rebels are driven from the State, and have
raised $40, 900 TO pay as wages to all who volun.
teer, during their absence
Five hundred men will leave Tor Harrisburg At
ten o'clock this morning
A special Ia tho Herald from Harrisburg az .
o'clock this morning. Gays the enemy demanded
/ WV e"'''h''i w f'Nhhu'eebhEf NHltH was CVUl
piled with. our cavalry fetrcating In good order.
The enemy pulled down tho United States flag
and raised the Rebel eoors.
The town was quiet, most of the people having
left
The Rebels captured several thousand dollars
worth OF property contracted for the Govern.
moni. salt. flour. &C., At Kingston.
Gen. W 7. Smith commands our forces wet
OF the Susquehanna
The Rebel Gen. Johnston's division entered
Chambersburg on Wednesday. and on Friday II
moved towards Shippensburg His force nun
bered ; 900 or 0.OOO
The Herald's Sauoastee dispatch says:
The Rebels have possession OF ork, aud have
thrown out pekets towards Saucastee.
from Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, June 20 "A Murireesboro dispatch
OF the 9th says;
In the skirmishes of the 2ith and 25th az Grey =
Gap, between the advance OF McCook's corps and
Rebel brigade, our loss was 255 killed and
wounded
From Warrington.
WAsHISoroS, June ga large number Of
Rebel cavalry, under command of Fitzhugh
Lee, made dash into Annondale. capturing sew
eral suffers who were In the vicinity of Burning
Springs. and a number of suffers wagons.
Gen. Hooker WAS last night relieved from the
command OF the Army of the Potomac at his
own request. and General Meade appointed his
successor
Excitement IN Philadelphia.
PnLApElPHIA. June 2s.-The excitement in