Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-03
THE NEWS.

We have the usual daily instalment of des-
patches in reference to affairs in those Por-
tions of Maryland and Pennsylvania overrun
by Lees army-but they are as usual contra
dietory and unreliable. is certain;
however. that a very formidable rebel force
now occupies portions of the counties of
Washington, Carroll and Frederick, Maryland,
and the adjacent counties on the southern Dor
ders of Pennsylvania. They have taken and
held for time most of the important towns
in that portion of Pennsylvania, including
Carlisle, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, York
and Hanover, and have seriously menanced
Harrisburg. At last accounts they had en-
countered no serious opposition as far as they
had advanced. but had not attempted to reach
the north bank of the Susquehanna. There
has been numerous reports of fighting, but there
are no reliable account Is of anything very seri>
Gus in that line The movements and position
of the Army of the Potomac indicate that
Meade will speedily force battle or a retreat
1t is difficult however, to understand the precise
state of affairs in that region, and further de-
velopements are looked for with great interest
We have had frequent reports of late through
rebel papers, of demonstrations south of Rich
mond, by our troops in the Department Of Gen.
Dix, with intimations that he was about max
ing movement against the rebel CAPITAL over
the same route pursued by Gen. Mcclellan
The latest advices from our forces in that re.
gion seem to give plausibility to the reports
referred TO. 1t is manifest a very considerable
force is advancing toward Richmond from that
direction and if the movement is not feint
we shall soon have exciting news from that re-
gion.
Gen. Rosecrans is also in motion. He has
driven Bragg from his position at Shelbyville
and forced him to retreat to Tullohoma, al
which place he is being heavily reinforced, and
shows an intention of making a stand. Bu
for the interference of heavy rains Gen. Rose
Grams would have been upon him before aid
could reach him, and as it is, it is not likely ht
will hesitate to attack him Notwithstanding hi;
increased numbers.
From Vicksburg we are still without decis'
i've news. The siege is reported as progress
ing satisfactorily, and the final assault hourly
expected by the troops. The rebels are quite
desPondent in regard to their prospects at that
point
Althouoh the news from Port Hudson Il
not unfavorable, still there is great anxiety a.
to the situation of Banks. 1t is known he j;
seriously threatened in his rear by formida
bic rebel force, and unless he is able TO take
the place speedily it is feared he may be com
PEELED to raise the siege.
There are reports of rebel force entering
Kentucky by way Of Cumberland Gap, but tfeJ
do not seem to be well authenticated 1t j
probable that all the spare rebel troops in tha
region will be required to reinforce Bragg.
| In numerous cavalry skirmishes that bay,
lately taken place, our forces have been gener
ally successful, and the same remark will ap
ply to minor engagements in the Department
of the Cumberland, connected with the advanc,
of Rosecrans and the retreat of Bragg.
P. 5. The latest news represents heavy skirm
ishing in the vicinity of Gettysburg, Pa, and
general engagement seemed inevitable. Maj
Gen. Reynolds of the Union Army was killed
The rebels had also shelled Carlisle, Pa, an,
it was reported had burned the town.