The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-07-04
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
June 3O-The Baltimore q Ohio Railroad
has been repaired. Last night the bridge
which left this morning for Frederick
and Harpers Ferry has gone through
without interruption. The telegraph was
repaired within half an hour after the reb-
els disappeared and in a few hours the
bridge track was laid and the rails replac-
ed.
The rebel cavalry which yesterday at
tackled company of the lst Delaware AT
Westminster, and drove them towards TINS
city, was doubtless the advance guard OIL
Fitz Hugh Lees cavalry leading the way
across the country through Baltimore coun-
ty, to enable them to join the man p9oy OF
the rebel army in the vicinity OF York and
Gettysburg. Signal pickets 20 miles out,
announce the movement in the neighbor-
hood of Westminster, OF large cavalry
force, undoubtedly Fitz Hugh Lees force
which crossed the river on Sunday. 1t Is
hoped they were intercepted py fleasan-
toms cavalry who were sent in pursuit.
HARRISBURG, June 30.-A citizen OF Car
Isle. who left there at IL o'clock to-day, ar
rived here this p. NJ. He states that force
of infantry 10000 strong, with 40 pieces OF
artillery, left this morning for Gettysburg.
On MS way ne ulet uolllnS put SaFaAy
pickets.
During the stay of the rebels they occu-
pied the Barracks and grounds, and the
most prominent buildings which We're va
cant. The citizens were compelled to 1ur-
nish rations so far as their means would
admit. During yesterday the rebel o1hcerS
appeared uneasy for fear their trains Would
be destroyed, which were in the rear.
One hundred prisoners arrived at Car
Isle, which the rebels captured at Gettys-
burg. They were robbed of boots, shoes
and all their valuables, after which they
were left to go home barefooted as best they
could.
The rebel officers stated that they did not
design to burn the barracks as they inten-
ded to return, but at ) P. n. q loud eXpio-
sion occurred in that direction, and it is
believed they were blownup. Privateprop-
erty was generally respected, but SHOPS
and drug stores We're cleaned. Some padfor
their goods in greenbacks and few IN
gold and silver -
1t is believed that the main body OF the
rebel army is in the neighborhood OF Snip
pensburg. They all stated that their des
tination was Harrisburg, but thougnas ~ ~
probable that they might be compelled TO
fight the Army of the Potomac before
accomplishing their object. a..
The danger of Pennsylvania and the
North is still imminent. Everything is
depending upon Il battle between Lee ana
M II our Siiotti.t NC W y
have no hope except in large armies to be
raised in the North. No efforts should be
spared to hurry forward large military Or
carnations everywhere.
NEW YORK, July 1.-The Herald has
the following:
CoLuMBIA, via LANCASTER, June So
Rebel information says the enemy are
falling back along the entire line. The
CITY OF York was evacuated last night OF
early this morning,
General Early is reported to have carried
off a vast amount of money and stores
Deserters from the rebel army say the
rebels are concentrating for great battle
with Meade. But this is not believed by
those in official stations.
1t is reported that large rebel force
is opposite McCalls Ferry. Deserter
from York say they heard this spoken 0
by some OF Early's officers. This is tn
movement against Philadelphia. 1t is be
Iieved that Meade has taken Hanove
junction. All along the line OF the Sus
quehanna, above and below here, picket
are stationed in sufficient force 10 proven
a crossing, ii is hoped.
LonSstreets pontoon train accomranle
his troops to McCalfs Ferry.
Especial to Tribune.
LANCASTER. June 30.-The rebels hay
fallen back ten miles from Harrisburg.
Gen Couch and staff have crossed I'll
Susquehanna, and now occupy the sout
bank of the river.
Gen. Meade occupies Hanover and Yorl
cutting the rebe lines in two. The rebels al
rapidly concentrating in the interior.
Pleassnton makes great havoc on til
rear of the enemyS trains.
A great battle is thought to be imminen
The rebels must fight on Meade's groun
or disasterously retreat.
Especial to Times.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMA
June 80, $ p. MI am just in from tn
The rabpl fOrrp that n1aGp the
on the 3. & O. Railroad consisted of STU
arts whole force. On Monday night the
arrived at Westminster and threw OF
strong pickets. They shot two either
who were attempting to escape early in tt
morning. Gen. Gregg attacked Stuart
Westminster to Hanover, Pa, during Il
forenoon. Gems. Fitzpatrick and COST
then drove Stuart from Hanover after
splendid fight. They are still pursuil
Stuart. His force is going towards Getty
burg.
Gen. Buford drove cavalry regime
of infantry out of Gettysburg, who retlr
in an easterly direction.
1t is reported that the rebels burned Cas-
town. Pa, yesterday.
Especial TO Herald.l
MARYLAND HIGfITS, June 2S.-Wc We
visited here, yesterday, by Gen Hook
accompanied by Brig. Gen. Warren. I
object OF the visit was to enquire into
propriety OF evacuating the flights.
sent for Col. Reynolds, our able Engine
and asked him what his object was in no
ing the Nights. The Colonel replied Il
he had often asked the same question, !
never got q satisfactory answer. l1ool
then issued orders that the place should
evacuated by O'Clock the next mornil
that such guns as could not be taken aw
should be destroyed, and the stores
moved. He Immediately informed G'
Halleck of what he had done, whereur
he received dispatch countermanding
order, and saying the Notifications had C
too much to be given up, unless under
gent necessity. He considered Harpe
Ferry the Key to the present and fut'
operations of the Army of the Potomac
Rockers comments upon this was natu
enough: 'What is the use of holding or
the key when the door is smashed?
While on his way back from here, he
ceived an order from Washington, rem
ing him from commend, and placing G
Meade in his stead.