Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-01
TELECRAPHlc.
Noon Reports.
The Pennsyivania Invasion.

HARRIsBuRo, June ga special to the Times
says:
Throughout the day our forces have held a
position bey ond the Harrisburg Notifications, in
anticipation Of the snemy's advance The Reb
els have not shown any inclination TO make an
attack Is morning. fes shots have been ex-
changed between the Rebels and our pckets.
The opinion ~ gaining creienre that the Reb-
els are maneuvering to take Harrisburg by a
Il Ink movement. IL Is reported they have a pou-
io0n train twelve miles this side OF Columbia
This Is some.hat doubtful.
A gentleman just escaped from the Rebel lines
at Chambersburg reports the Rebel column NOV
ing eastward. numbering 81 600 men, accom-
panied hy l04 pieces of artillery.
Gen Lee. with bis staff officers, was in Cham.
bersburg last Saturday.
Thirty three prisoners were captured al Mount
Vernon and brought into town this morning.
Gen Stahl il appointed to command the cav
airy forces IN this department.
Another order has been issued BY the Rebel
Gen. E~eil. d,iei June 22i, relative to restric
tons enjoned upon his srmv and the citizens Of
country through which the Rebels pass
he urges a retdy acquesence with the demands
OF military authorities. which he says will serve
greatly to lessen the rigors of war.
IL is confidently believed this morning that the
enemy would commence an attack To day
In all probability 10 morrow or next day will
develop his intended movements.
Possibly Lee may contemplate the capture OF
Baltimore. and considers Harrisburg of secondary
importance.
from New York.
NEw York, June ga Harrisburg special to
the World says:
1t is reported that Ewell's corps. over 25. 600
strong. is Withdrawing in the direction of York
This looks AS If the whole Rebel army meant to
operate Immediately against Baltimore.
rumOr Is very prevalent here that Halleck
has been removed. and Mcclellan appointed his
successor.
\ dispatch dated Fort Washington west bank
OF the Susquehanna, yesterday says the enemy 5
position describes the of circle, the extremes
resting on two main roads. They have pckets
out. and artillery III front and on the tanks.
Battle expected to morrow.
The steamer Columbia, from New Orleans the
Oath, has arrived
On the 2Oth the Rebels attacked the bridge at
La;ourche crossing, but were repulsed
second attack was made on the night Of the
2lst. but they were again repulsed with consider
able loss, leaving their dead and wounded on the
field
Deserters from Port Hudson say that their best
artIllerist. Capt Boone, has been killed, also
several ladies.
In recent assaults the Rebels lost about 500
men.
deserter ssates that when he left they had fif
teen days rations. When these were gone the
Rebels intended TO cross the river on RATS, in
stead OF surrendering.
From Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. June % THE excitement here
10 day has been intense. Until a late hour to-
night the streets have been crowded with an ex-
cited populace, eagerly inquring for the news,
and enlisting for the defense of the city and
State.
The navy yard and most of the work shops of
the city have either entirely suspended business
or are closed at an early hour to allow the to
drill and most of the stores on Market and Chest
nut streets are also closed for same purpose.
The city no doubt will soon be placed in a
ftate of defense.
The Washington Star Gays il WAS currently re-
ported here yesterday that the Rebel pickets had
made their appearance four miles from Alexan.
dria on the Fairfax road
A special from Harrisburg dated at midnight
on the 90 h, saws:
The Central railroad has been destroyed be-
tween Gaesboro and York for a distance of 10
miles
Movements show that the Rebels are attempt
ing TO reach the Pennsylvania Railroad about 40
miles from here.
irving
PHILADELPHIA June 80. 500 A MA spe-
cial to the Inquirer from Baltimore says:
train arrived from the western terminus of
The Western Maryland road to DAY No Rebels
had appeared along the route.
II is ascertained that large body of our cav
airy had reached Gettysburg. took possession and
captured a number oil Rebels.
Our army gradually moving in that direction.
Trains on the Northern Central railroad run to
Parkton, twenty-six miles from Baltimore
No apprehension is felt for the Baltimore and
Washington railroad. 1t is strongly protected.
Also. the Philadelphia. Wilmington and Bati
more RAILROAD. Gunboats are in the Gunpowder
river ami at Hayre &c Grace aud Bush River.
The deienses Of Baltimore are very strong
The from Baltimore 10 Frederick were
obliged TO return after reaching Sykesville. where
large force of Rebel cavalry were seen tearing
up the track.