Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-02
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70 THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY.
THE REBEL INVASION.

WASH NGToH, July lit was ascertained
by our scouts yesterday, who completed a cir
cult extending ten miles from the city, that
there was not a single rebel soldier to be seen.
Our Scouts are confident that there are no
rebel soldiers between Frederick and the Po-
tOmac
Washington to-day is remarkably quiet.
Official advCeS from the army Of the Poto-
mac say that portion of our cavalry, under
Gen. Fitzpatrick, had handsome fight with
the enemy's cavalry, yesterday, at Hanover
They captured battle flag, a lieutenant, cap
tain, and A privates. Ten or twenty OF the
enemy were killed.
Letters of to-day's date have been received
from the army Of the Potomac, in winch Tile
following facts are stated. Our last move
ments have been characterized by marked
willingness on the part of the soldiers to I'M
dergo any fatigue within the bounds OF hu-
man endurance. The rebels recently sent
small accommodating party to the vicinity OF
Frederick. Sharing in the general belief that
there is no force of the enemy between that
city and Hagerstown, the stage proprietor this
morning sent out his team from the former Tor
the latter place. This act shows that the in
tervening distance is now believed to be sale
to travellers. A portion Of our forces sur
rounded EmmettsbuIg on Monday, and
captured without Il conflict a battery, the only
rebel force there. Notwithstanding various
reports to the contrary our pontoon bridges
at Edwards Ferry have been taken up and
safely secured by the engineer brigade. Gen.
Stahl was relieved from his cavalry command
by Gen. Hooker on Sunday and Gen. Kilpat-
rick appointed in his place. Brig. Gen. Cope
land b. been assigned to other duty, and his
late command has been recognized. The
very best spirit peryades the army, and the
hope of an early and decisive battle is the
prevailing sentiment of the troops. The por-
ton OF Maryland occupied by our army, is
teeming with rich agricultural products, at-
fording large supplies. The most friendly
disposition is eyinced by the Inhabitants gen.
orally, and every precaution is taken to pre-
vent the wantOn destruction OF property. The
following order has been issued -
Headquarters ARMY OF THE PoTOMAC,
June 30.-The commanding general requests
that previous to the engagement soon expect
ed with the enemy, corps and all other COM
handing officers address their troops, explain
ing the immense issues involved in the
struggle. The enemy is now on our soil.
The whole country looks anXiousy to
this army to deliver them of the presence
of the enemy. Our failure to do so will re-
ceive no such welcome as the revelling of
millions of hearts with joy would give to
every soldier. Homes, tiresides and domes-
tic affairs are involved. The army has fought
well heretofore. 1t is believed that it will
fight more desperately and bravely than ever,
if it is addressed in fitting terms. Corps and
other commanders are authorized to order the
instant death of any soldier who fails to do
his duty at this hour.
''By command of Major General Meade.
IS. WILLIAMS, Asst. Adj. General"
Our cavalry is actively scouting IN every
direction, and no fears of surprise are for an
instant entertained by any one.
LANCASTER, PA, July There is nothing
new here Col. Franklin has communication
with our forces at McCai's ferry and Peach
bottom by line of couriers. The last mes
sage, received at ten o'clock tonight, says
nothing has been seen of the rebel forces in
that vicinity. There is a vague rumor that
the rebels are again at York, bnt it is not re-
liable.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-Gov. Curtin ar
rived in this city this evening, and addressed
Il large crowd in front of the Continental Ho-
tel. He said if Gen. Meade's army is sue
cessful, the tide of war will turn in our favor,
but if defeated we must fall back on our own
resources. Military men have concurred in
the opinion, and properly, that the defense of
Pennsy lvana from invasion, and certainly of
this city, will be found on the banks of the
Susquehanna; Pennsylvania has been re-
sponded to all through the state, in a manner
Tor 300 men from tits city. How soon can
get them? voice, ''to-morrow ClRers
''do not measure ii by days, let it be hoars :"
and cries Of "give US McClellan"l Let us
not forget as PennSylvanians that in this great
struggle the rebels strike at Pennsylvania be-
cause she is loyal to the national government
While there is one sentence of the uonstitu-
ton remaining. and while there is one particle
of government power left, will stand by it as
yoursgovernor, and l may expect you to do
the same. Let us all sustain our government
and place our trust in the great God of ma
tons.
The governor returned his thanks to New
York and New Jersey for their aid. A regi-
ment from the latter state was in front of the
hotel at the time. 1t is said that not less than
five thousand men were enrolled in this city
to-day, being more than can he mustered in
by the few officers engaged for that purpose.
The Union league has raised IL brigade. in
GLIDING line company Of cavalry, called the
Dana troops, most of whose members have
seen active service. Recruiting for the col
lored regiments goes on briskly.
A FIGHT AT HANOVER JUNCTION.
HARRISBURG, July I-9 PM MA battle took
place yesterday afternoon at Hanover June
ton between Peasanton's and the rebel cav
airy. 1t lasted nearly the whole afternoon.
The result was, that the enemy lost 400 killed,
wounded and prisoners, besides 6peces of ar
tillery. Our loss is reported at 200.
1t is believed that the main body of Lees
army is between Gettysburg and Chambers
burg.
INDICATIONS OF ANOTHER BATTLE,
The indications are that battle has been
fought to-day between Lee and Meade, but
with what result is unknown, nor is 1t likely
to be known tonight. Heavy firing has
been heard the whole evening in the direction
Of Carlisle. tits Il long way off, and at times
very rapid, and the river banks are lined with
persons listening and discussing the probable
results.
Mdnight-The heavy firing in the direc.
ton of Carlisle has now ceased. Ii is believed
the rebels have made an attack on the forces
belonging to this department, between Me
chanicsburg and Carlisle. The result is not
known at this writing. A large fire is now
seen in the direction of Carlisle. What is
burning is not known.
1t is believed here that Lees headquarters
is at Dover, York county.
On to Richmond.
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