Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-03

w euuesuhy ma arrived mere Tonight. Inc
rebels numbered u 900 and have FIVE bat
teries, with long trains Of anbulances and
wagons. When the operator left, Gen john
sons division was within six miles Of the
town. The rebel soldiers believed they were
going to Harrisburg, and were very anxious
know how far it was. 1t has rained all day
aud the river is rising.
Gov. Curtin has issued proclamation, an
extract Of which is as follows: 81 therefore
no" issue this my proclamation calling for
oO'OOO men to come promptly forward to de-
iend the State. They will be mustered into
the service of the State for the period Of sixty
days, but will be required to serve for only
so much of the period OF muster, as the safe
~ of our people and the honor Of our State
may require"
The whole Of Longstreets corps has cross
ed the Potomac and are advancing by differ
ent directions into Pennsylvania. There are
but few rebels at Hagarstown, all having gone
70 Pennsy ivania. Lee and staff are on this side
the Potomac. Rebel prisoners state that Ew-
ell has rs regiments Of infantry, 5000 cavalry,
% pieces Of artillery.
The Times Harrisburg dispatch. dated the
goth, says the main force Of the enemy appears
to have halted back Of Chamoersburg
large number is concentrating in the noun
tain passes, but is evidently with the inten-
ton Of awaiting reiniorcements, fearing to
proceed too far this way with Hooker in their
rear. Yesterday two rebel cavarymen were
taken near Chambersburg. They assert that
% regiments of infantry, 5000 cavalry and 20
pieces OF artillery are not far from that place.
The rebel column at Mercersburg numbers
5000 infantry, with 3 pieces of artillery
Gettysburg is occupied by an entire division
of rebels, who strike out in different drrec-
from that point
A dispatch to the Bulletin dated Hanover
Junction. June 81, says Col. Jennings regi-
ment left Harrisburg on Thursday for Gettys-
burg, and on Friday morning weGt TO Gettys-
burg. The Philadelphia city troops and an
other company preceded ihen.
The cavalry were three miles beyond Marsh
Camp, and the enemy were then in the
mountains Of Cashtown, eight miles, but they
advanced. Our troops, after some skirmish
ing, fell back towards York, and are reported
to have had some skrmishing on the road.
Al 8 P. m. Friday our cavalry left Gettysburg.
AS the rebels entered. the telegraph operator,
Postmaster and Revenue Assessor escaped. /
Before we left train of thirteen freight
cars, some with Col Jennings supplies. were
run to this side of the bridge at the edge of
town. The bridge and train we're afterwards
destroyed by the rebels. Three members Of
he city troops and those of our infantry are
eported to have been captured. On Friday
eight the enemy encamped on Wolf Farm,
sne half a mile this side OF the town Their
force is supposed to be 5000 strong, with ar
.illery, under command of Gen. Robinson -
Their pickets were near Oxford. And the
rolling stock Of the Gettysburg and Hanover
railroad has been saved The cars destroyed |
beyonged to the Northern Central railroad
company. On Thursday night the rebel en-
campment extend from Castletown to Fayet-
tevlle.
The editor Of the Gettysburg Star has been
captured, and it is reported that one of our
scouts has been shot.
HARRIsBURGH, June 81.
Carlisle was occupied at about 10 o'clock
this morning by the rebels. At - o'clock
they were three miles this side of Carlisle
and were still advancing. Our cavalry force
which has been watching their movements is
gradually retiring.
The enemy have line of piekets extending
from Carlsle to Gettysburg. They are NOV
ing in this direction in three columns.
The authorities were in telegraphie commu-
uicAtion with Hanover Junction at 2 clock,
but the appearance of the enemy's column is
hourly looked for. What remains of the
Government archives are now being packed up
for shipment. The Susqnehunna is rapidly
rising and all the fords will be impossible.
Gen. Smith, commanding the troops on the
opposite side of the river, considers his posi-
ton impregnabe There is not so much ex
citement here now as there was when the reb- !
els entered Hagerstown The greatest fear
is that the railroad and other bridges across
the Susquehanna will be destroyed.
the rebels occupied York at 5 p. NJ. to-
day. No resistance was made by our troops.
At 8 p. NJ. skirmish took place at Stewell's
Gap. We had four men killed in the skir-
mish. Stewal's Gap is eighteen miles from
Harrisburg.
The excitement is most intense. The peo-
pie from all parts of the State are promptly
responding to the Governors call Of yester-
day. The streets are crowded with citizens
and strangers.
Midnight. Information has been received .
here that the rebel force. which was at Ste
wells Gap at s p. M, has arrived in front OF
Duncannon, the junction of the Juniata and
Susquehanna'river In that event the Penn
sylyania Central Railroad will be cut.
The rebels, supposed to be 10000 strong,
left Carlisle at an early hour this morning.
and took up the line of march for this place. I
Col, Knpe evacuated Carlisle last night. At
4 O'Clock this afternoon the rebels were with
in 2 miles of this city. A bloody battle
must sosue The Notifications are well man
ned md the troops are eager for a fight
HARRIsBURG, June 2S.
The enemy is within four miles of our
works and advancing. The firing Of the ar
tillery is distinctly heard
?. M.-The rebels are within miles,
and are throwing shells Our troops are
within the entertainments and will make a
bold stand.
P, M.--The bridge over tbs susquehanna
at Columbia is in flames.
Midnight. The artillery firing heard u
day was a skirmish between the enemy's ad-
vance and our out ports 1t occurred five
miles from here. Oar rolps then fell back
and up to the present time the rebel advance
is four miles from here.
The authorities expect an attack Tomorrow.
The governor has received notice Of 25,-
900 men who have enlisted under the last
call.
MoCoNNELsBURs, June 81.