, 1863-06-27


Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune
FREDERIC, Nd, June as-sp. m.
Ihaye Just returned from the vicinity Of tho
South Mountain battlefield, thirteen miles
distant from here. From persons who left
Boonsboro this afternoon, learn that the
rebels have all left that place.
Andereons division of Longstrcet's corps,
which arrived there on Wednesday night and
encamped, left yesterday morning, taking the
Waynesboro road tornrd Chambc1sburg. BIS
force is estimated ut from 1000 10 10000 in
fantry, cavalry and artillery, accompanied By
large wagon trains.
The whole Of Longstreet's corps had cross-
ed the Potomac, and is advancing in the same
direction into Pennsylvania.
But few rebel troops were yesterday ut
Hngcrstown, all having gone to Pennsylvania.
Lee and staff are certainly On this side Of
the Potomac.
Especial Dispatch 10 the Chicago Tribune.1
PHILADELPHIA, June 2G, 1858.
From information received here, l. learn
that the rebels are now within thirty miles Of
Harrisburg. There is not much alarm among
the residents, rs that city cannot be taken, a1-
though gTeat damage can be done in the Sal-
ley. There arc no rebels on the Upper Poto-
u,nc this side Of Harper's Ferry, and every
thing in that vicinity Is reported to be going
on satisfactorily.
HARRISBURG, June 26-9 p. m.
Gov. Curtin has received Information that
the rebels occupied Gettysburg to day with
ten regiments Of infantry, ind with cavalry
and artillery.
The operator at Gettysburg, while sending
the dispatch TO Gen. Couch, was forced to
leave before finishing 1t to avoid capture.
It Is believed that this force intends to
strike the Northern Central Railroad, either
at Hanorer Junction or York, thirty miles
distant.
nr.c
1.1.'
'hat inc rebels nola al the passes OF south
Mountain
HARRISBURG, June 26,-The Governor will,
by the authority of the War Department, is
sue proclamation which will be published
tomorrow, calling for $1,000 militia for the
defence of the State, to serve for three
months.
The appointments for the different counties
will also be indicated. Gen. ", F. Smith has
been assigned to the defcnses Of the susoue-
hannah.
Col. Pierce has been assigned to the com.
mand of the troops at Bloody Run, Gen NIL
TOY having been relieved.
The Gray Reserves Of Philadelphia will be
mustered into the service to-day.
Gen. Dana has been assigned to the COM
mand of the defenses Of Philadelphia.
NEw YORK, june pa Washington spe-
cial to the Rorld says:
There are strong indications that Lee has
not only achieved the grand project Of mass
ing his strength on this side Of the Potomac,
but he is actually within short distance Of
Washington, having moved considerable
force from 6hepardstoHn and Antietam fords,
down the towpath Of the canal, or else along
The inner roads from Boonesboro aud Middle
town, to the vicinity Of Poolesyille, RushVille
and Rockville: From these points he has d.
rect access to the rear Of Washington, and
can, by an expert movement, destroy the rail-
road between the Capital md Annapolis juno"
tion, unless he should underFafc the force
concentrated to oppose him IN this design
The enemy has gained posluon Oh 50
much Importance upon HooSefs rear 1na1
there Is cause for apprehension concerning
Tyler's force, which has been holding MARY
land Heights. Although 1t Is hardly probable
that Tyler has been captured, Jet is possible
that his communication with the army in Vfr-
ginia, and with the force under Gen. 6chencl
| las been broken.
4 hank movement on the part Of Hooker
across the lower fords may result disas.
trously for the enemy, by isolating his right
| from his new base of operations upon the
Upper Potomac. Whatever truth there may
be in the report Of lee's proximity to Wash.
ington, there Is still opportunity for repe11ing
his further advance.
| New YoRK, June GA Washington special
| to the Herald says:
Adyices received from Harpcr's Ferry to-