The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-07-04
WEEKLY SUMMARY OF NEWS.

Affairs with the two armies east are not
much changed. We regard one circum-
stance as very favorable to our army, and
that is, that very little is said as to its where.
abouts, or designs.
The brave and patriotic Admiral FOote
died at New York on the 26th.
Trains of Lees army were crossing the
Potomac, the night of the Goth This in
dictates he has crossed, or is. now crossing
his other two corps-Hill's and Long
streets. There are other indications that
he intends operating with almost the whole
Of his army north of the Potomac An
other dispatch says the whole of Long
streets corps had crossed the Potomac and
were advancing in different directions into
Pennsylvania.
Special to the Times from Harrisburg
26th says, the main force of the enemy ap
pears to have halted back of Chambersburg.
A large number are concentrating in the
mountain passes; evidently awaiting rein
forcement, fearing to proceed too far this
way with Hooker in the rear.
Carlisle dispatches of the 26th say it's
evident the rebels are doing all they can
to mystify US as to their movements in or
der to prevent US from concentrating any
where.
The Herald's Harrisburg special sayscit-
liens are organizing to serve in rifle pits.
Rebel advance still continues in the vicinity
of Carlisle. At headquarters tonight ii is
said the rebels appear to be concentrating
in the Blue Ridge Passes. The rebel army
seems far advanced with Hooker in
their rear. Precaution has been taken to Sc
cure railroad bridges against sudden de-
scent of the rebels. Prisoners report Ewell
has % regiments of infantry, 5000 caval-
ry and 90 pieces of artillery. 1t is reported
HoOker's right wing is in the vicinity of
Hagerstown.
The Creole has arrived, bringing new.
from New Orleans to the 18th ult 1t i:
said Gen. Dudley had offered to send 4,OOC
troops for another assault upon the rebe
works; that an order has been issued, au.
thorizing volunteers from all regiments fol
forlorn hope. There have been four ar
rivals at New Orleans with wounded, ant
} the st. Louis and other hotels were fllec
with them. All access to the wounded ha
been forbidden. Gen. Magruder is said t.
have Withdrawn his troops from the Ri
Grande, and gone toward Port Hudson.
), The Philadelphia Press publishes a spe-
cial from Harrisburg, stating that Gov. Cur
tin read telegram from Nc Connellsville, say
ing that the rebels entered that town afte
!, severe skirmish with some of Milroy'l
troops. Milroy is preparing to drive thu
rebels out, and battle is imminent.
, The excitement at Pittsburg is undated
| troops are being organized rapidly.
1t is generally understood that Hooker
army at Maryland Heights is preparing t.
. meet Lee. ...
A person from Hagerstown says that h
thinks Lee and Longstreet were there OF
the Gath. An immense army was bivou
acked around there. Gen. Rhodes's (rebel
division occupies Chambersburg. The reb
els have captured about 5000 hoses, anc
are still mounting infantry.
Gov. Curtin has issued call for sc, OOt
militia for three months, for the defense o
Pennsylvania.
Governor Parks, of New Jersey, has is
, sued proclamation calling on citizens t
enlist and fill up the old regiments, and fl
five new regiments of infantry and two o
cavalry, for the war.
} A special to the Post says there is neithe
alarm nor excitement at Washington.
Official intelligence from Grants army
the Goth, says the siege works continue t
progress satisfactorily.
About 1000 Texans made an attack o.
Lake Providence on the 10th, and were re
pulsed with some loss. The negro troop
there fought bravely.
Anew days since, Col. Phillips with 30
cavalry, was attacked by 1000 infantry an
1000 cavalry with five pieces of artillery
on the Tallahatchee. The fight was yer
severe. Colonel Phillips's loss was seve
killed and ninety wounded. He cut hi
way out, and arrived at Memphis on tn
Esd ult.
Letters from Washington, June cath
say 10000 of Bragg's army are at Rich
: mond, doing garrison duty. Lee Las hi
whole armv Of 195 ooo man IN the iromad;at