Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-06-27

Fears entertained Tor the safety OF North
ern Central Road-Thp Enemy Still En-.
camped near Carlisle-The Town Evac-
mated by our Force<-Proclamation Of
Governor Curtin-Sixty Thousand Mili-
/. tia Called Out.
The Rebels in Gettysburg in Force.
HARRISBURG, June 26.-Hundreds of horses
are being driven over the bridges of the Sus-
quehanna river, followed by men, women and
children.
Governor Curtin has received information
that the rebels occupied Gettysburg to-day
with ten regiments OF infantry, with cavalry
and artillery. The operator at that point
while sending dispatch to General Couch
was forced to leave without finishing it to pre-
vent being captured.
1t is believed that this force intends to strike
the Northern Central Railroad either at Han
over Junction or York, which is distant about
thirty miles.
The Governor has received official informa
ton that the rebels hold all the passes Of South
Mountain.
Early's Division, of Longstreets Corps,
in Force ut Gettysburg
HARRISBURG, June 26.-The rebel force
which occupied Gettysburg to-day was. the
division of General Early, belonging to Long
streets corps This makes two corps known
to have crossed at Shepherdstown Ford. When
Rhodes division o; Ewelrs corps arrived at
Chambersburg, the operator was unable to
escape. He remained until Wednesday then
made his escape by way OF I.oudon to the
Pennsylvania railroad, and arrived here to.
day.
They numbered about twelve thousand, and
had hve batteries, with a long train Of wagons
and amhulances. All the officers had on new
uniiorms, which had no doubt been sent 70
HagerstoWn by rebel sympathizers, in antci-
patton OF their arrival. When he left, General
Johnson 8 division, belonging to the same corps,
was within six miles OF the town.
Inc soldiers belieS ed they were going to Har.
Tlspurg' ana Were very anxious to know how
far it was. The enemy have made no effort to
occupy Carlisle to-day, although they are en-
camped within four miles from the town,
1t has rained all day, and the river is now
rising.
Fifty Thousand Pennsylvania Militia Ia
be Called Ont.
HARRISBURG, June 26-The Governor will.
by authority OF the War Department, Issue a
proclamation, which will be published to-
morrow, calling Tor $4,000 militia for the de-
tense OF the State, TO serve tor three months
The appointments Tor the different counties
will also be indicated.
Gen. Z. w. Smith has been assigned 10 the
detenses OF the Susqnehanna river, and Col
Pierce has been assigned to the command of
the troops at Bloody Run, Milroy having been
relieved.
The Grey Reserves, OF Philadelphia, will be
mu.tered in to- day.
Gen. Dana is assigned to the command of the
detenses of Philadelphia.
Closing the Drinking Houses.
HARRISBURG, June 26.-The drinking houses
We're all closed this morning, in obedience to
Il
goods stores are also closed. Large numbers
Of refugees continue to arrive from the Valley.
Carlisle Evacuated by Our Troops.
Gen. knipe, deeming his forces not strong
enough to meet the enemy, evacuated Carlisle
last night. AT this writing it is not known
whether the town has been occupied by the
rebels or not. Gen. Knpe reports them ad-
vancing 10000 strong.
The Whole Rebel Force Advancing Into
Pennsylvania.
NEW IOEk, June 26-A special dispatch to
the Times from Frederick states that the rebels
have all lett Boonsboro.
Anderson's division, OF Longstreet;s CORDS
left Boonshoro Thursday morning, going to-
wards Chambersburg with from 1000 10 10000
troops, and j long wagon train.
The whole of Longstreet's corps has crossed
the Potomac, and are advancing in different
directions mto Pennsylvania But few rebels
are al Hagerstown, all having gone TO Penn
sylvania.
Lee and his stan are on this side OF the Poto
mac.
Proclamation OF Gov. Curtin
HARRISBURG, Jane 26.-The following pro-
clamation has been issued by Gov. Curtin:
PennsyfSanians: In the name, and by the
authority of the Common wealth OF Pennsyl-
yan!a, by Andrew q. Curtin, Governor of the
said Commonwealth, proclamation:
The enemy is advancing IN force into Penn
sylvania. He has a strong column within
twenty three miles of Harrisburg, and other
columns are moving by Fulton and Adams
counties, and IL can no longer be doubted that
a formidable invasion OF our State is in actual
progress.
The calls already made for volunteer militia
in the eNigency have not been met as fully as
the crisis requires. l therefore now issue this
my proclamation, calling for sixty thousand
men TO come promptly forward 20 defend the
State. They will be mustered into the service
OF the State Tor the period OF ninety DAYS: but
will be required 10 serve onl SO much OF the
period Of the muster as the safety of our people
and the honor Of our State may require. They
will rendezvous at points to be designated in q
general order 10 be issued this day by the Ad-
jutant General of Pennsylvania, which order
will also set forth the details of arrangements
for the organization, clothing, subsistence
equipment and supplies.
1 will not insult you by inflammatory ap-
peals. A people who want the heart to defend
their soil, their families and their fresides are
not worthy TO be accounted hen. Heed not the
counsels OF evil disposed persons, if such there
be in your midst; show yourselves what you
area tree, loyal, spirited, brave, vigorous
race. Do not undergo the disgrace of leaving
your defense mainly to the citizens OF other
States.
In defending the soil of Pennsylvania we are
contributing 10 the support of the National
Government and vindicating our fidelity to the
national cause.
Pennsylvania has always heretofore respond
ed promptly TO all the calls made by the Federal
Government, and appeal to You now not to
be unmindful that the foe that strikes at our
State strikes, through our desolation, at the
lite of the Republic.
Our people are being plundered and driven
from their homes solely because of their loyalty
and fidelity to our free institutions.
People Of Pennsylvania, owe you all my
faculties, my labors, nay life. You owe to your
country your prompt and Jealous services and
efforts. The time has now come when we must
all stand or fall together i'll the defense of our
State and in the support of our Government
Let discharge our duty that posterity
shall not blush for Come heartily and
cheerfully to the rescue of our noble Common
wealth, and maintain your honor and freedom.
Given under my hand and the great seal at
Harrisburg this the 26th day of June, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty. three, &c.
A. G. CURTIN,
BY the Governor:
ELI SLIFEE, Secretary OF commonwealth.
The Movements OF the Enemy in Maryland.
FREDERICK, Thursday, June 25-9 a. m-
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