Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-10

Gettysburg at 10 a. m yesterday, and whoa
fourth Of mile north of the town they
encountered Gems. Longstreet and Hill, whs
attacked the corps Of Gen. Reynolds whieh
was in advance. This corps stood the fores
OF the attack till it was relieved BY the 3rd
corps and commanding position secured.
The rebels made strong attempt 10 fank
the position we had secured bat were repuls-
ed in the attempt. Gems. Reynolds and Pasl
fell under q volley Of rebel infantry. Both
officers we're mounted and at the head Of their
troops. .al
In the course Of the conflict, we fell back
before superior numbers, to stronger post,
and the fight ceased for the day, at 4 O'Clock.
At the close Of the evening, the whole ef
the Army Of the Potomac had reached the
field, and Msi. Gen. Meade had all the corps
strongly posted for renewal Of the fight this
morning. a Ht
The loss of the enemy was consd cred FULLY
equal to our own.
Our loss Of officers is severe
The Army Of the Potomac is in fine con-
dition and very enthusiastic. Our army 10
regarded as better concentrated than that Of
the rebels for the events Of the day
Over 500 rebel prisoners have just passed
down Prat, street, under guard More are
expected tonight.
The American learns from parties who len
Gettysburg at noon to-day, that everything
was progressing favorabiy for the ultimate
success OF our troops
Up to that time they assert that 5000 pris.
oners had been taken and sent to Baltimore
for trans pOrtation.
July 81 A. H. The Sd Regiment hes
gone to Bolton depot to take charge of 500
prisoners already arrived.
We learn that nearly 1000 prisoners wers
captured on Wednesday by the lth corps n
their gallant charge on Longstreet's corps.
During the early part Of the day and up
to noon, when our informant left, there had
been no general battle, though heavy skir-
mnshing bad been going on all the morning.
resulting in heavy loss to the enemy, and 500
more prisoners captured. In all these skir-
mishes, which we're conducted by Gen. Meade,
our arms we're entirely successful but the
enemy avoided any general engagement and
1t was thought that there would be none be-
fore to-day, when it was said to be the inten-
tion of Gen. Meade to press the enemy along
the whole liue. $3.50 aea7g
The prudence and skill displayed by General
Meade in the management Of this army, and
the strategy evinced by him in copeing with
Lee, has already won the confidence of his
troops, and his presence drew forth the strong-
est demonstrations Of attachment.
New YoRK. July 8
The Worlds Washington dispatch says }
highly important advices were received here
at midnight, of yesterdays battle in Penn
sylvania. There seems little or no doubt
that a brilliant victory has been won
The enemy has not only been repulsed. but
several thousand prisoners have been taken.
together with corresponding amount Of arms
and ammunition
Our loss has been quite large, but has thus
far resulted in decided success. So far 40
can be learned, the battle has not been re-
newed to-day.
Details of Yesterdays battle are immedi.
ately anticipa ed
Detail accounts Of the fight at Gettysburg
appear in the Herald Of this morning.
Our batteries were served splendidly, do
ing great damage to the rebels. A cores
pondent present at the battle, says the battle
IF to-day was well fought.
We had $4,000 against 10000. General
Howard distinguished himself for bravery,
and composure while directing the details Of
battle
The lth corps did more than all others
lt lost 3 900 men and double the loss of the
lst corps which fought bravely.
We fell back to position south Of the
.own, which Gen. Howard had first selected
Is the only good position that we could Sc
ure.
The rebels did not seem to think it best to
lttempt to dislodge us. The enemy occupied
he town on our retiring and their sharp
'hooters were stationed on the houses near us.
The ladies ofGettysburg deserve especially
honorable mention, While we were retreat
ng they came out upon the sidewalks with
though anxious faces, and offered
'ur soldiers everything needful in the way Of
-efreshmonts
The shot were whistling meanwhile, but
hey appeared elevated by noble impulses
above the sentiment Of fear.
Gen Schummel's horse was shot under
lin in the retreat and he captured. II 10
Presumed that he was wounded, and possi-
'ly killed before being taken.
A messenger from Chambersburg has
cached London. Lees headquarters were
me mile from Chambersburg, last night.
left. Davis was at Hagarstown Maryland, on
Monday, inspecting the rebel movements.
A courier from Mercersburg states that the
potomac river is impossible.
d.
The Press of this city has the following
Baltimore, July 2.-Rumors from Fortress
ionroe, by the Old Point boat have given
ise to the serious impression that Richmond
as been closely invested by Gen Dix and is
robably captured
The following is from the Herald's account
{ the battle Of Wednesday;
Our loss was very heavy. The 9th Wis
onsin lost all their officers, but one. The
4th Pennsylvania brought off only g men.
he l57th New York lost IA out Of 2l officers
nd three -fourths Of the men. Brig. Gen.
arlow is wounded and prisoner. We cap
ired Gen. Archer and staff and 5000 pris-
uers.
Our forces fell back south of Gettysburg.
ut the rebels did not follow. The st corps
,st 1900 men
At one time the rebels we're on both our
II and right TANKS.
Correspondence from Fortress Monroe to
he World dated the lat. says; Our force
III remains at White House. and when re-
oyed will return and proceed to Maryland.
Tbs Trlbune's Washington dispatch says
he explosion which occurred during the