Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-07-10
rnom TuE POTOMAC ARMY.


FROM THE POTOMAC ARMY.
Hanover, July 3.--Special to Tribune; The ;
most terrific battle Of the war has taken place
Ne have Longstreet prisoner, sure.
Washington, July 4. lO:l0 a. m.
The following has Just been received;
Headquarters army Of Potomac,
July 3, $50 p. m.
To Major Gen. Halleck, DO;
The enemy opened at one in the afternoon
rom about $50 guns concentrated upon my LETT
,entre, continuing without intermisson for about
lhrce hours at the expiration Of which time he
assaulted my left and centre twice being upon
both occasions handsomely repulsed WIN Sc
we're loss to him, leaving in our hands nearly
1000 prisoners, among whom is BrigadIcr den;
Arnistead and many Colonels and ofncefs o'
lesser rank. Il
The enemy left many dead upon the field and
a large number Of wounded in our hands. The
loss upon our side has been considerable. Maj
Gen. Hancock and Brig Gen. Gibbon were
wounded.
After the repelling Of the assault, indications
leading to the belief that the enemy might be
Withdrawing, caused an armed reconnaissance
from the left and the enemy found TO be in force
Al the present hour all is quiet. Ny cavalry
have been engaged all day on both hanks oi
the enemy harrassing and vigorously attacking
him with great success, no,with, landing they
encountered superior 0utnUcFb OoAh VI SoNo'J
and infantry. The army is in fine spirits.
Signed GEO. MEADE,
Maior-Ge Commanding.
Philadelphia, July 4.-The Enquirer has
special dispatch from the army of the Potomac,
dated at two o'clock this morning, which says
that Colonel Frederick Taylor, a brother OF
Bayard Taylor, was killed. General Hancock
was shot through the groin. Gen. Gibbons was
badly wounded.
We drove the enemy mile yesterday, and
captured l,500 rebels.
The world never saw such fighting. The reb-
el loss is estimated at 10000. Everything looks
Encouraging.
Baltimore, July 5.-News has been received
from Meade's army up to ~ clock to-day. The
victory grows brighter and brighter
The enemy was in full retreat toward Cham
bersburg and Greencastle. 1t is thought Lee
will strain every nerve TO reach Hagerstown,
and it is believed his aim is to reach Williams
port and thus escape into Virginia.
! Intercepted dispatches say that Beauregard
is in Richmond and perhaps on his way to Gull
pepper; 81,
lowing in pursuit.
Philadelphia, July 5.-The journal has the
following in an extra
Baltimore, July Sill 80 Forenoon.-The war
correspondent of the Journal has just arrived
from yesterday s battle field.
He states that the route Of Lee was thorough
and complete.
Gen. Meade has not only captured 10000 reb-
els, but recaptured all our own troops who were
previously in the hands of the rebels.
2p NIT is really true that he has been to-
! tally routed and is seeking to escape Pleasan-
ton and cut off his retreat the Gap leading to
lChambersburg.
| We took ll6 pieces of artillery and from Is to
| 10000 prisoners and all they took of us in the
first days fight.
We hold the town of Gettysburg and all the
hospitals. 1t was complete victory. Our
troops were in excellent spirits They say uni
versally that this battle is the most desperate
I the Army of the Potomac ever fought. From
the latest intelligence received here it iully be-
lieved that General Lees army has been COM
pletely defeated.
Longstreet was mortally wounded and captur-
ed He is reported to have died in a house af-
terwards.
! The rebel prisoners report that General A. P.
Hill was killed outright upon the field, and that
their officers suffered far greater casualties than
in any previous engagement.
So terrific was the fire that the small house
where General Meade and staff were quartered
was perforated by several shots. Many OF the
staff horses were killed around the house.
Near Gettysburg, July 5.-The rebels have
retreated towards the Potomac. The rebel pom
toon bridge at dam No. a has been destroyed by
Iour cavalry. Our cavalry have gone to WI
Transport to destroy the bridges there. Othe
preparations are progressing to intercept Lee
passage of the Potomac and our army ls is mo
ton.
1t is feared Lees advance reached Williams
port in time TO cross unopposcd.
Lee yesterday paroled about 1900 federals.
New York, July CA Baltimore special t
the Herald says over 5000 prisoners have al
ready arrived, and General Schenck has order
to prepare to receive 20 900 more.
: The road along the route of the rebel retreat
strewn with abandoned wagons, cannon, sma
arms and camp equipage.
Gen. Couch has formed junction with Mead
and the Militia are slaughtering the Grey bach
by the regiment and brigade Not one tenth
Lees army can get back to Dixie by the rou
IN they came. 1t is not defeat for Lee, but a t
s, tai and perfect route.
i New York, July 6.--The Times says the COZ
e tents of jeff. Davis dispatches captured are
: peremptory order to Lee to withdraw from Per
q nsylvania, assigning as a reason that his pos
i ton is too hazardous and the condition of Rict
y mond to defenseless to warrant his remainiu
', longer He also refuses Lees request to allo
y Beauregard to reinforce him and orders Ii
e south Of the Potomac forthwith.
e, The Times Gettysburg despatch confirms Il
report of the almost total annhilation OF the re
J. els, who left nearly 5000 killed and wound'
g on the ground.
=. Harrisburg, July 6.-The Pennsylvania raj
.s road has resumed business. All passenger al
10 freight trains are running to day. The road W
r. not injured at any point by the rebels.
n Washington, July 6.-l2:3o A. M.-The ft
or lowing is the latest official dispatch:
oil Headquarters Army of Potomac,
n July $500 A. NJ.
y To Ma Gen. Hallsck:
70 The enemy retired under cover of the mig
~ and heavy rain in the direction Of Fairhe
land Cashtown. Our cavalry is in pursuit.
y / cannot give you the details OF our captur
ie in prisoners, colors and arms. Upwards
70 70 twenty battle-fags will be turned in from o
- corps.
y, Ny wounded and those of the enemy are
81 our hands.
IS Signed GEo. e. INVADE, Maj Gen.
lie Bedford, Pa, July 6.-There has been bI
an tie near Mercersburg this afternoon between
rebels under Fitzhugh Lee, and Gen. Pierce
o. forces. The firing continued up to 9o'clock
r. night. i can't send you the details before
ne morrow. Our forces still maintain their grou
I'd and Pleasanton will be up tomorrow, and he
h. the battle at Mercersburg.
IN The slaughter among the rebel general Office
u was very great. Major General Trumble is
M prisoner in our lines, his left foot gone. Bril-
h. Gen. Kemper is prisoner in dying cOnditi0
no Gen. Armistead captured. Major Gen. Hood
l;e wounded in the arm. Gems. Bethpender n
-ee Picket are also known to be wounded.
hv A Tribune special states that the l1th cor
(. lost in killed, wounded and missing 4,060 me
an The lst corps lost nearly 5000. The 18th cor