Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-30
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TO THE FREEMAN.

linz went to Gettysburg. The Philadelphia
clty troops and another company preceded
#them.
II The cavalry were three miles beyond Marsh
lamp, and the enemy were then in the mount.
Mns Of Casht0wn,8 miles west, bur they ad-
Aanced. Our troops, after some skIrmishing,
fell back towards York and are reported to have
Mad some skirmishng on the road At3P NJ.
Friday our cavalry left Gettysburg. As the
Aebels entered, the telegraph operator, Post
master and Revenue Assessor escaped.
Before We left train of thirteen freight cars,
BONE with Col. Jennings supplies, were run to
Ahis side OF the bridge at the edge OF town. The
bridge and train were afterwards destroyed by
HE rebels Three members Of the city troops
Ind thos) OF our infantry are reported to have
been captured. On Friday night the enemy en-
famped on VOLTS farm, one bali a mile this
hide of the town. Their force is supposed to be
5000 strong, with artillery, under command of
Zen Robinson. Their pickets were near Ok.
ford All the rolling stock OF the Gettysburg
Ind Hanover railroad has been saved. The cars
Destroyed belonged to the Northern Central
Railroad company. On Thursday night the
Nobel encampment extended from Castlet0wn to
Fayetteville.
The editor Of the Gettysburg Star has boon
4 ptured, and it is reported that one Of our
sc1dts has been shot.
IN HARRISBURG, Pa, June 26. Gen. Smith,
Commanding the troops on the opposite side of
D. river, considers his position Impregnable.
There is not so much excitement here now as
n ere was when the rebels entered Hagerstown.
The greatest fear is that the railroad and other
bridges across the Susquehanna will be de-
stroycd.
"A HARRsBuaG June 27. The rebels occupied
Work and Oxford, on the Northern Genital
Railroad this afternoon, and destroyed the rail
TOAD ut several important points. An attack
b. 1ayre de Grace is unprecedented.
n There IL considerable excitement here, and all
pble bodied men are being armed and at all
4 ints along the line threatened by the rebels,
DE- inhabitants are leaving and carrying all
thelr property with them.
LATER.
Oar forces opposite the city fell back gradual
n to-day, and were followed by the enemy,
n hen Il sharp artillery skrmish ensued, but
kitbout important results.
The rebels are feeling their way cautiously,
HI an attack is imminent. There has also been
fghting to-day at wrightsvillo and opposite Co
hmbia.
"a New YGRK, June % The Times Baltimore
dspatch rays the entire army Of the Potomac
4 On the North side Of the river A portion of
Bur cavalry is operating in the advance, and the
hmhinder are 10 the rebel rear.
81 Hills corps crossed yesterday and at noon
eere in HageIstosn. Rebel wagon trains laden
Nth gram, and large droyes OF CATTLE sheep,
horses, and hogs are being driven from Penn
n yania towards Hagerstown.
HARRISBURG, June %. The enemy is within
bur miles of our works and advancing. The
frng Of the artillery is distinctly heard. Our
hoops areall in position awaiting the attack. A
tatte will probably take place before uight.
"A New YORK; June 2S The Hrald's dispatch
Rom Harrisburg at 10 O'Clock last night, says
Dur pickels at Stowells Gap were driven in
md number captured.
Ii is reported that the Northern Central rail
road at York Haven is destroyed.
In a skirnish 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 230 p Nj. says,
we are in line Of battle. Our forces are in po-
siilou on hill supporting the artillery OF Capt
Boyd, who is on our front, with the enemy in
night Ii was intended to blow up the earth
xorks on eyacuating Carlisle, but the regulars
could not allow it.
b NoRRsTowN, Pa, June Is. The manufac-
hrers have determined to close their works un-
d the rebels are driven from the State. Five
Bundled men will leave Tor Harrisburg in the
morning.
IIARRsBuRG, Pa, June 2s-6 p. NJ. The
Rebels are within three miles, and are throwing
bells Our troops are within the inrenchm ents
Bad will make bold stand.
sP.M The bridge over the Susquehanns
d Columbia, is in flames.
NFw YoRK, June %. A special dispatch to
Die Herald from Harrisburg says, at this morn
jng the enemy demanded the SURRENDER OF Me
fhanicsburg, which was complied with. Our
tayalry retreatrd in good order.
The enemy pulled down the U. 5. dag, and
falsed the rebel colors. Most Of the people had
jeit the place.
The enemy's cavalry was abreast Of Shire
fansown at noon. The enemy is said to be
b. several roads and threatens to attack Har-
fisburg above and below.
Nrw YoRK, June %. A special dispatch to
the Herald from Harrisburg says Gen. Cameron
fas information that the rebels are 20,OOO
1trong at Carlisle, with 4S pieces of artillery.
LANCASTER, June %. There is great excite
nent here. Refugees from Harrisburg are flock
ing here Horses are coming in droves Forces
euard the river from Marrette to Columbia.
@All business will be suspended tomorrow, and
fOOO citizens march to resist the enemy at the
river.
Two rebel companies Of cavalry attacked foul
Companies OF the 10Th Pennsylvania cavalry last
Blght below York, and were driven OF, badly
whipped.
& karlsruhe, June 2S--Mldaight. The artil
iery firing heard to-day was skirmlsh betw eeI
Pie enemy's advance and out outposts. IL oc-
turred about miles from here. Our troop'
then fell back, and up to the present time thu
!, bel advance as four miles from here. The au
lhoritics expect an attack to morrow. The Gov
trnor has received notice OF % 900 men who
pave enlisted under the last call.
s. LANCASTER, June % Four hundred rebel
cavalry attempted to ford the Susquehaunsh
tui we're bciilsd by the current. The enemy
have burned the bridge on the Northern Central
RAILROAD between Harrisburg aud York. The
{shoe column was moving towards Columbia.
Five thousand of the enemy shelled the yillag
Pf Wrightsville, opposite Columbia.
"a WASHINGTON June 2S. Gen. Hooker wa
4asl night relieved from the command Of tn,
Army OF the Potomac al hls own request, anc
Gen, Meade is appointed hlssuccessor.
81 NEW voRK. June o. The Baltimore Amer.
Jean Of last evening saws our intelligence iron
the upper Potomac this morning is most crafty
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