Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-07-11
THE WAR NEWS !

Au Oiictdl ulspdICn Dus peeu IeCFtftu unhouu-
olng that Vicksburg was Internationally surren-
dered on the 4th, but no particulars
The following is from Saturdays N. Y Herald ::
The battle of the I'd lasted all day. Sickles was
ordered to advance with the Sd Corps under COW
er Of fire from eight brass pieces. The Corps ad-
vanced in line of battle. Then the rebel artille-
ry, so long silent, opened. Meanwhile the mus
kerry fire on our left became every moment more
furious. The Sd was driven from the ground but
was rallied by Sickles, and occupied its former
position under very heavy fire. This advance
on our left had developed that enemy was mass
ed here. Between 5 and 6 o'clock the Sd having
withstood with frightful loss many successive
charges the enemy's infantry Began to show signs
of weakness. The 9th Corps was ordered to
charge, which they did with will and forced the
enemy back mile and ahalf, taking many prls-
oners. Persons who never witnessed battle can
have no conception of the scene which followed.
The air was filed with bursting shells, and bull
lets fell like hail stones in summer shower
scattering death and destruction On every SIDE.
The loss on both sides was terrible, Brigade al
ter brigrde attacked Sickles' and Hancocks col
umns with demopiac fury, till their strength be-
ing spent they would fall down and let another
| line march over them. This advance developed
| further intention of enemy, which was to get
around our left flank, and SO TO get at Emmets-
! burg road aud our ammunition wagons. Grif-
| fus brigade and Division of regulars wheeled
!
| brigade was thrown into confusion but rallied
| and drove enemy until be had taken position pre-
viously occupied by one of enemys batteries
Here fire was concentrated on enemy from bat
teries further to rear, when enemy was reported
on our left. At once line was ordered TO retire
1t wen; back steadily to crest Of hill, An at.
tempt which certainly has in many instances been
crowned with success, here met different fate
Andersons and McLeon's Divisions, of Long
streets Corps, formed for this attempt-came
forward in magnificent style Bullets were burl
ed into rebel mass by volleys; they were check
ed, broken and beaten back-scattered and coal-
pletely repulsed'
NEW YORK, July 6.
A Fortress Monroe letter dated 4th says Gen
Getty is long way from the White House on the
Pamunky constantly sending in prisoners This
correspondent says that while a small force made
feint to advance on Richmond, Gen. Dix sen,
a heavy force in an entirely different direction
which will strike a stunning blow at the opera
tions of Lees army. lthas destroyed the bridges
of the Virginia Central Railroad over the South
Anna, preventing the transportation Of reinforce
mens to Lee pia Fredericksburg.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6.
A dispatch from the Army of the Potomac, 4tb.
says the Union forces fromrPttshurg under Gen.
Brooks and from Cumberland under Gen. Wely,
are advancing to cooperate with this army by
striking the rebels rear Recent rains have
made the Potomac unfordable A special dis
patch dated Rappahannock, July 4tb, says a large
portion Of Gen. Dix army is near the river. 1t
intended to cut off Lee when rereating from the
Potomac, If he leaves the Union army North of
the river.
New YoRE, July 6. !.
Baltimore special dispatch to the Herald
says over 5000 prisoners have arrived, and Gen.
Schneck has orders to prepare to receive 10000
more The roads along the routes of the rebel
retreat is slreamed with abandoned wagons. can
non, small arms, and equipments Gen. Couch
appears TO have formed u junction with Meade,
and the militia were slaughtering and capturing
the graybacks by regiments and brigades. 1t is
not defeat for Lee but q total perfect route.
WASHINGTON, July 6.
All the information which reached US from the
army via Federck, Nd, to-day, is to the effect
that the main portion of the rebel army are fall
ing back towards Hagerstown and Williamsport
through the Boonsboro Valley. There seems TO
be no indication that the enemy has taken the
lower road which runs from Emmettsburg thro'
the Pass in the South Mountain to Antietam or
Sharpsbprg Ford, but bis general line Of retreat
lies on the upper road running directly to Will
| Transport 1t is more than probable, however,
that an attempt will be made to cross in the di
rection Of Hancock's Ford Heavy rains have
swollen the river to q greater hight than ever,
and 1t is quite safe to say that Lee will not sue
coed in getting onehalf bis army across without
the most serious interruption.
WASHINGTON, July 6.
The Star of this evening says We learn by
dispatches received this morning at Headquar
ters that the vanguard Of the enemy reached
Williamsport, Md, with the main army follow
ing, aud attempted crossing hut found the Po
tomac too high for fording.
HARRIsaURo, July 6.
The authorities here are in ecstaces over the
news received to-day. The Potomac has risen
six feet within the past forty. eight hours, which
ilNT1 nah ha tnpA
no bridges within striking distance of Lees
army, aud all means of retreat must he cut off.
A dispatch received tonight by Gen. Couch
states that Gen Gregg, with force Of Gen,
Peasanton's cavalry had on engagement TO day
at Fayetteville. in which they took 1000 prison
ers. Fayetteville is between Cashtown and
Chambersburg, east of South Mountain. After
disposing of his prisoners Gregg took an interior
| road and advanced in the direction Of Greencas-
| tle The militia under Gen. Smith are in sup
porting distance Of Gregg, who is rapidly ad-
vancing OH the rebels. person representing
himself as Longstreet's Adjutant General was
captured near Hagerstown on Friday and arrived
to day lie states that Longstreet and Lee both
opposed the invasion of Mary land aud Pennsyl-
vania, fearing it would be disastrous, but Davis
would not listen, and gave orders, promising 10
send 10000 reintorcements under Beauregard.-
| When the Adjutant was captured he was on his
way TO Ou!pepper 10 ascertain what became of
DeduTegaTus b troops. ne WAS very anxlOus 10
know whether any one there had any knowledge
of them. Everything looks as though Lees army
would be forced to turn and give battle or sur
render.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6.
The Washington Star says it was estimated at
Gettysburg that Lee had lost up to yesterday
0St0SG al h asgr&ssse 55USs 5USs 9.s 6E9RssOg c tbs IS
clearly cut off from taking either of the lower
or shorter roads leading 10 Virginia, and must
be endeayoring 10 make for Potoncock. We
have strong hopes that he will not be able to get
back into Virginia. and believe that 10 any event
bis artillery transportation and men with which
be may escape will not number one-fourth his
boastiul and over confident army.
BALTIMORE, July 6.
Advioes from the Army of the Potomac to 2
o'clock p. m., July 5th, say Headquarters are at
HagerstowD, Nd will be at Frederick.
New York, July G.
Sterling l5la@l52 gold opened at 50 and
advanced to 394 and closed at 3Sl.