The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-29


Railroad this afternoon, and destroyed the rail-
road at several important points. An attack
on Havre de Grace is apprehended.
There is considerable excitement here, and all
able bodied men are being armed and at all
points along the line threatened by the rebels,
the inhabitants are leaving and carrying all
their property with them.
LATER.
Our forces opposite the city fell back gradual
ly to-day, and were followed by the enemy,
when sharp artillery skirmish ersued, but
without important results.
The rebels are feeling their way cautiously,
and an attack is imminent. There has also been
lighting to-day at Wrightsville and opposite Co.
lumbia.
New YORK, June 20. The Times Baltimore
dispatch says the entire army of the Potomac
is on the North side Of the river. A portion Of
our cavalry is operating in the advance, and the
remainder are in the rebel rear.
Hills corps crossed yesterday, and at noon
were in Hagerstown. Rebel wagon trains laden
with grain, and large droves of cattle, sheep,
horses, and hogs are being driven from Penn
syvania towards Hagerstown.
HARRISBURG, June %. The enemy is within
four miles of our works and advancing. The
firing of the artillery is distinctly heard. Our
troops areall in position awaiting the attack. A
battle will probably take place before pight.
New YORK; June %. The Herald's dispatch
from Harrisburg at 10 o'clock last night, says
our pickets at Stowell's Gap were driven in
and number captured.
1t is reported that the Northern Central rail
road at York Haven is destroyed.
In skirmish at Walnut Baton in the morn
ing, II men were wounded.
Another dispatch, dated in the field, four and
one. half miles east of Carlisle, 2;30 P. NJ. says,
we are in line of battle. Our forces are in po-
sition on hillsupporting the artillery Of Capt.
Boyd, who is on our front, with the enemy in
sight 1t was intended to blow up the earth
works on evacuating Carlisle, but the regulars
would not allow it.
BALTIMORE June q. Information was, re-
ceived, at about o'clock this afternoon, from
Glen Rock, that the rebels were then at Hano-
The following information relative to the
rebel movements may be considerd reliable : The
last of Longsneet's army corps passed through
Hagerstown yesterday morning, going toward
Pennsylvania, 1t was preceded by IA. p. Hills
corps. Gen. Lee also passed through Hagers-
town yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA, June %. The excitement in
this city Is intense. The streets are thronged
with people waiting the news. The merchants
have resolved 70 close their stores and recruit a
regiment Immediately.
NoRRlsTowN, Pa, June g. The man ufac,
turers have determined to close their works un.
til the rebels are driven from the State. Five
hunded men will leave for Harrisburg in the
morning.
| HARRISBURG, Pa, June 28-6 P. M. The
| rebels are within three miles, and are throwing
| shells. Our troops are within the inrenchm emit
and will make a bold stand.
8P. M. The bridge over the Susquehanni
at Columbia, is in flames.
New YORK, June %. A special dispatch tt
the Herald from Harrisburg says, at this morn
ing the enemy demanded the SURRENDER of Me
chanicsburg, which was complied with. Gu
cavalry retreatrd in good order.
The enemy pulled down the U. s. flag, anG
raised the rebel colors Most of the people hac
left the place.
The enemys cavalry was abreast of Shire
jamestown at noon. The enemy is said to b.
on several roads, and threatens to attack Har
risburg above and below.
NEW YORK, June 2S. A special dispatch t.
the Herald from Harrisburg says Gen. Camera,
has information that the rebels are 20 90,
strong at Carlisle, with 48 pieces of artillery.
|, LANCASTER, June 28. There is great excite
ment here. Refugees from Harrisburg are flock
ing here. Horses are coming in droyes Force,
guard the river from Marriette to Columbia
All business will be suspended tomorrow, ant