Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-07-09
.9g Telegraph.
Afternoon Report.
The Whereabouts of the Rebels
Another Battle Imminent,

BALTIMORE, July THE Americana
special from Frederick says: Parties who
lett Hagerstown to day report that the
head OF the rebel army had already com
menced crossing. There seemed to be in
locations that it was TO be massed there
probably to try conclusions again with the
Army ct the Potomac. This is however
very doubtful. The greater probability il
that Lee will push rapidly over the river
if possible, and try to regain for his army
on the soil of Virginia the confidence and
prestige they have lost on this side of the
line. Sanguine people may dream Of the
humiliation of great army, but accom-
plishiDg it may be impossible. In this
case there are geographical facts that in-
crease the difficulties.
The Potomac above HsrPer's Ferry
makes q considerable bend northwHrds,
and Lees line of retreat from Gettysburg
to the river at Williamsport is shorter than
any other route we can pursue. His own
knowledge of an intention to retreat before
it could become known to Gen. Meade and
the consequent preparation for it, is equal
to 1T least IL hours start Though the
rebels may reach the other side of the PO-
tomac without further punishment, il will
still not be for want of effort on our part
to iaflict it on them, Our cavalry under
Gen. Pleasanton is on their d4uk aud will
not fail to strike hard. Gems. BufOrd.
Gregg and Fitzpatrick are miles in front Of
here, and the advance of our infantry col
umns also where it ought to be. South
MOuntain passes are ours, and with these
evidences of further possible success we
must wait results.
Comparing the various estimates which
reach me l think our captures in prisoners
will reach 5000 or 10000; to this number
is to be added the badly wounded, who
will be gathered up all along the line of
Lees retreat, and';stragglers and deserters.
whom it is reported are already gathered
up by hundreds. The rebel loss in killed
and wounded can hardly fall below 1900
or ID 900. which will swell their total loss
up to %, 900 or one third, a total of 10 600
men he brought over the Potomac with
him. OF prisoners, we lost none except a
few officers whom Lee was able to carry
of. 5000 of our men who fell into bis
hands he paroled, but this parole under the
terms of the cartel is of no effect, because
Gen. Meade positively refused to agree to
il. 1t is reported after Meade refused to
accept the parole Lee sent them to Gen.
Couch who did accept parole.
New York. July s.-A Washington spe-
cial to the Herald dated the Tth, says:
Advices from the Upper Potomac from
Meade's army are very encouraging. 1t
would be improper to state just now what
has been made OF our forces to
the retreating army. II success
full, they will soon be heard from.
HARRISBURG, July THE rebel army is
now concentrated in the vicinity of Will
Transport. Everything indicates it is at
that point. 1t will attempt the hazardous
experiment of recrossing the Potomac into
Virgiuia. Our army is at its heels, closely
following it up, and it is probable an en-
gagement has already been fought there
to day. This afternoon reports have
reached headquarters that heavy artillery
firing was still progressing, but whetaer
this was merely skirmishing TO feel the
rebel position, or serious engagement, lie
not known. 1t is certain, however, that
the final, and by far the most decisive con-
test of the present momentous campaign,
will take place Immediately 10 the neigh
borhood of Williamsport.