Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-07-09

IL 10 not true that Longstreet is the
prisoner we took. II was General
Olmsted, from which the report proba.
bly, originated. The rebel Gen. Garuett
was killed and General Hoods arm
taken of. In Wadsworth's division,
which suffered 90 terribly on the 6rst
days fight. Lieutenant. Colonel Ste
vens, Second Wisconsin, was wounded
aud will recover; likewise Major Mans
field. 2d Wis. and Lisut.-Col. Fletns-
gin, Path Michigan. z The losses ofoli-
GERS in regiments is not heavy. On
the whole. regarded solely as de-
feusive battle, it was q brilliant victory
admirably managed by Gen. Meade
and splendidly fought by the army,
which redeemed itself, all doing their
duty. er ~, ,-..v,-s
HEADQUARTERS ARnY or PoroMAc,l
tsr T3Fof .s- las July 8.
A decisive battle has been fought To-
day and the enemy repulsed with much
/ loss. At daylight Lees right wing
batteries opened on our left, and short
ly after more Of his center followed
After half an hours countermsrching,
doing but little damage to US. the FIRE
slackened, and only occasional shots.
were exchanged. Shortly afterward
the enemy's left, comprised entirely or
infantry and sharpshooters, made sol
attack on our right wing. So suddenly
and impetuously was it accomplished
that our skirmishers and 6rst line we're
driven back from their intrenchments,
but by the aid Of the. batteries in the
center and BY the admirable bravery Of
the second corps. We regained our 6rst
position, and captured considerable
number Of prisoners. Several hours Of
ominous silence followed the partial re-
pulse. At one o'clock the enemy fred
Two shots, apparently as signal for the
grsndest artillery fight ever witnessed
on this continent. It is estimated that
30 batteries opened on us. Our batte-
ries returned the compliment with inter.
est. The air was actually thick with
iron, and for more than an hour it
seemed impossible that man or beast
could live through it. Strange to say,
the enemy's accuracy Of range exhibi-
ted on the two previous days, was
wanting on this occasion. Most oftheir
shells exploded ia the rear Of our front,
and generally missing our batteries
Under the feu denfre Lee advanced HE
columns Of infantry from their cover,
and made several desperate attempts to
carry our line by assault. but each
successive attempt was repulsed with
terrible havoc to their ranks. After an
hours incessent csnuonading. the fire
grew less intense for a short time, but
was again renewed with equal spirit
During this period some of our bate.
ries, whose ammunition had been expen-
ded and thu men exhausted, ceased te
fire, aad on the approach Of the reserve
batteries withdrew to the rear. The
enemy only seeing the boilers with
draw, and mistaking this for retreat,
made desperate infantry charge up the
hill. and attained position in our line.
cutting to pieces, and almost snnihila-
ting the infantry supports; but before
they had time to rejoice at their imagi-
nary success. fresh batteries poured id
deadly FIRE Of canister and case shot.
The infantry reserves on either flank of
the Gap charged them and added great
" TO their destruction. They were
completely surprised, and hundreds
threw down their arms and asked for
quarter. Nearly an entire brigade Of
General Dick Garnett's was surrendered
and Garnett himself wounded, and bare
y made his escape.
r BALTIMORE. July s.
A messenger who has reached here
ffom the Army Of the Potomac, says:
"We advanced and occupied Gettysburg
on Friday, without opposition.
Firing was heard on Saturday NOR
ming towards Gettysburg. supposed to
be our forces pursuing Lee.
Gen. Butter6eld. who was injured by
the fragment Of shell, is now at the
headquarters Of Gen. Meade, under
treatment.
1 PHrLADELPHrA. July, 5.
The rebels are said to be completely
demoralized and retreating rapidly to-
ward the Northwest. with the view Of
crossing Blue Ridge Mountains, by
Doubling and McAllister's Gaps, and
make their escape By way Of Cumber-
land and Hancock. There are little
hopes oftheir escape. as the Potomac is
much swollen. Many Of their numbers
have deserted and taken to the noun
taIns.
Farmers who lost their property have
turned shwhackers, and annoy the
enemy very much. General Meade is
said to be following the enemy very
closely. .i'raF : r.y
Up to SIX o'clock this evening the re-
ports received have been very conflict
iug. but all agree ip making il victory
for US, with heavy losses on both sides.
The news from Harrisburg state that
General Couch is pressing his troops on
the enemy's front. The chances Of es-
cape seem cut of. s .-
Columns Of the enemy's army could
be distinctly seen retreating. and their
wagon trains being hurried of as fast
IS possible. ri ,11 81.
r-9 FREDERIcE, July 6.