The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-07-03

whole army is crossing at Sh.pards,ovn
and Williamsport The :orce which arri-
we'd at Hagerstcun yesterday P. N. was
infantry and artillery, of which there wore
80 pieces.
There were several thousand men at
Boonesboro last night. Five miles out Of
Frederick they met several Of the suemy's
cavalry scouts.
Washington, June 25.
Spec'az to the Herald.--Advices recev-
ed from Harper's Ferry tonight state that
Lees whole force, or the greater portion
ofit, is evidently following Ewelrs advance
INTO MARYLAND and Pennsylvania. No dis
position has as yet been manifested to at
tack our forces at Harper's Ferry or upon
Maryland Heights. Thore is small rebel
force at Charlestown, but there appears to
be no considerable rebel force .hiis side of
Winchester.
Worlds Speeial--There are strong in
dlcations that Lee has not only achieved
the grand object of nass;ng his army thi.
side of The Potomac, but he is actually
within a short distance of WASHINGTON.
having moved considerable force down
the tow path Of the canal, or else along
the inner roads from Boouesboro and Mid
dleton, to the vicinity of PoolesviIle, Rush
vile, and Rockville. From these points
ne has direct access to the rear of Wash
lngson, ard can by an expert rnovemsn.
destroy the railroad between the can;,al
and Annano!.iis Junction, unless he should
"hderrate by far the force concentrated to
oppose him in this design.
The enemy has gained position Of so
much Importance upon Hooksr's rear,
there IS cause for apprehension concerning
the safety of Tyier's force, which has been
holding Maryland Heights, although it is
hardly probable tina: T ler has been captu-
red 1t is possible that his communica-
ton with the army Of Virginia and with
the force under Gen. Scherck has been
broken.
A flank movement on the part of Hook
err across the three lower fords NAV result
dlsast!onsly for the enemy, by isolating
his right from his new base Of operations
upon the upper Potomac.
Whatever truth there may be in the re.
port of Lees proximity 10 Washington,
there is still an opportunity for ropelling
bis further advance.
Philadelphia, June 26
The Pres publishes q specia al from Har-
rlsburg, stating that Gov. Curtin had re-
ceived telegram from the operator at
McConnelsburg stating that the rebels
under jenkins had entered the town after
severe skirmish with some of M;lrov's
troops. Milroy is preparing TO drive the
rebels out, and battle is imminent.
The excitement at Pittsbur is unabat-
ed. Troops are being organized rapidly.
The Harrisburg correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press says Gen. Knipe was
reinforced to-day by several regiments,
and ordered to repel any further advance.
and will offer battle on the appearance of
the rebels.
1t is expected We will commence Of
tenslve operations to-day.
It's generally understood a. locker,
army at Maryland Heights i. preparing
to meet Lee.
A person from Hagerstown says he
thinks Lee and Longstreet were there or
Wednesday, and an immense army was
tivouacke1 around there. The rebel
Gen. Rhodes division occupies Chambers
burg. The rebels captured about 4 900
horses, and are still mounting infantry.
Harrisburg, June 26.
Gen. Knipe, thinking his force INSULT
Glen. to meet the enemy, evacuated Car
Isle last night. He reports the rebel.
10000 strong.
Harrisburg, April &c.
The Governor will, by the authority Of
che war department, Issue proclamation
which will be published tomorrow calling
for $4,000 militia for the defence of the
state to serve three months. The ap-
portonment for the different counties will
also be indicated.
Harrisburg, June &c. 9 P. N.
Gov. Curtin has received information
that the rebels occupied Gettysburg to-
day with ten regiments of infantry, and
with cavalry and artillery. The operator
at Gettysburg, while sending the dispatch
to Gen. Couch, was forced to leave before
finishing it to avoid capture. 1t is believ-
ed that this force intends to strike the
Northern Central Railroad, either at Han
over Junction or York, about thirty miles
distant. The government has also re-
ceived information that the rebels hold
all the passes of South Mountain.
Harrisburg, June Is, IL p. m.
The rebels which occupied Gettysburg
to-day was the division Of Gen. Early, be-
longing to Longstreet's corps, which are
supposed to have crossed the Potomac
and the troops Of Longstreet are suppos.
ed to have crossed a. Sbepardstown Ford
New York, June 27.
a Tribune's Washington despatch say.
that there is no longer doubt but that &
great battle will be fought 10 Maryland
and perhaps Pennsylvania.
1t is sufficient to say that the move
ments Of our army have been made will
promptitude and rapidity, and a feeling
Of confidence prevails.
1t is reported that Richmond i. hele
by not over 1000 men.
A Richmond despatch of the 23l say.
1t is thought Vicksburg must fall, With
out the interros:tion Of a miracle.
Richmond despatch Of the ODD saws i