Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-06-23
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greatly excited, and arc making preparations to de-
fend their territory President Lincoln has called
for 100, 900 men to repel the threatened INVASION
The advance of Gen. Lees army it seems, crossed
the Potomac, taking Winchester and Martinsburg
in their way, at Williamsport, which is about
twenty miles above Harper's Ferry, and ten miles
above the odbattie ground of Sharpsburg The exact
position of the main body of Gen. Lees army is not
known, nor that of Gen. Hooker's. 1t is hardly
probable however that the latter will retire across
the Potomac without giving battle, though the panic
which appears to have seized the Northern author
tiles may hurry him over to the defence of Wash
fngton.
Great events are on the wing. The former in
vasion of Maryland by our main army was not pro-
ductive of beneficial results. We gained nothing
by it We doubt the present policy ofinvadng the
enemy's territory, simply because we are deficient
in power to conquer peace in that way. Inaddtion
to this an aggressive movement by US will certainly
unite the North more thoroughly than ever and
hush at once all camors for peace in that quarter
We trust however that the most sangune hopes
of the advocates of this policy may be realized.
Vicksburg and Port Hudson are still holding out.
busly at work, making arrangements to blow up
our fortifcations. On the 18th, heavy firing was
heard at Vicksburg Grant was fortifying his rear
against the expected attack of Gen. Johnston.
The report that our troops had captured Mken's
Bend turns out to be unfounded.
Nothing of interest from Eastern North Carolina.
The Latest War News.
The Confederate troops in ennsytraniG.-O OccupG-
ton of Chambersburg and Scotland
By Flag of Truce boat to City Point, says the Pc
tersburg Express, we received at late hour last
night, the New York Herald of the 18th. We can
only give short summary in this mornings issue.
The third page of the Herald is embazoned with
map of Pennsylvania, south of the Susquehannah
river, showing the route of the Rebel INVASION"
and the line of the Federal defence. All Pennsyl-
Yania is blaze of excitement and meetings are held
in every city, township and county precinct to vol
unteer to check the advance of the Confederate
troops.
Fortfcations are being rapidly erected all along
the North bank of the Susquehannah, and General
Mcclellan or General Franklin has been called for
to head the State Troops.
REPORTS FROM HARRISBURG.
HARRISBURG, Pa, June 16th-Midnight ght-Des
patches received up to this hour from ShppenSburg
seven miles this side of Chambersburg, show that
the repels are still at that place in force not exceed
ing two thousand cavalry, with no infantry.
Gen. Jenkins, who commands the Rebel forces,
ordered all the stores opened, which was complied
with. The merchants were compelled to take Con-
federate money in payment for their goods.
To-day the rebels were drawn up in line of battle
anticipating an attack.
Rebel Cavalry to-day occupied Littletown, eleven
miles from Gettysburg; but at last accounts had
not advanced beyond that point.
The rebel officers at Chambersburg stated that
they were only waiting for infantry to move for
ward. The authorities are inclined to believe, how
ever, that they will not move further North.
The farmers in the Valley are sending their horses
and cattle into the mountains.
The rebels are gathering up all the negroes that
can be found,
Private property has been respected
They burned the railroad bridge across Scotland
Creek, six miles this side of Chambersburg.
The excitement here is subsding.
Several citizens on leaving were hooted and groan
ed at by the crowd at tho depot
The authorities have information, which is not
confirmed, however, that the rebels are at Newman
ket Pa, with a force of 20, 900 or $4,000.
HARPERs FERRY INVESTED
BALTIMORE, June 16, 1S63.-Trains did not run
to Harper's Ferry to-day. None are going beyond
Frederick junction, the road from that point to
Harper's Ferry being unprotected. The movement
of trains is not deemed prudent Telegraphic COM
muncaton with the Ferry IS still open, and, as far
as aSCeTCalneu, dll Is QdleL dlOuS luS llLe'
Harpers Ferry is invested by rebels on the Vir-
gina side. We have large force on Maryland
Heights, which is strongly fortified: The garrison
have an extensive supply of ammunition, and can
stand long siege.
Fugitives from Hagerstown report the rebels
picketing all the roads and not permitting any one
to pass.
The force that passed through were all cavalry,
under Jenkins and IEboden, and did not exceed
$500
All was quiet at Fredericksburg up to five o'clock
this evening, though the people were greatly excl
ted and hundreds were leaving.
The Baltimore Councils to-day appropriated $780,
600 for bounties. Enlistments are going on rapid
ly All our military companies have rendered their
services to the Governor and been accepted. The
City Guard will go on duty at Fort Marshall to-
morrow. All our volunteer companies are meeting
tO-nigh and receiving new members. Recruiting
parties are also paradug the streets.
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
The Herald has the following regarding Hoeker's
retreat:
1t is ascertained that Gen. Hookers head quar-
tiers left the station near Falmouth on the morning
OF the l4th, and proceeded towards Dumfries where
there was a rest for the night.
At an early hour on Monday morning they pro-
ceeded on the road to Fairfax Station, where thew
probably arrived on Monday night,
Previous to the departure of Gen. HooLor tho
Sixth corps, which lay on both sides of the river
below Fredericksburg, (those on the south side
having previously been withdrawn under cover of
the darkness and the pontoon bridges safely landed
and conveyed to the rear,) proceeded northwarJ
and reached the vicinity of Dumfries on Sunday
night
Belle Plain and Acquia Greek were evacuated, ind
all public property has been shipped or otherwise
secured. The effects destroyed were such as were
not worth removal
up to Monday morning our army held the lire
OF the Kappahannock from Banks Ford to Kelly's
FORD, the rear being protected by sufficient troops
10 hold the enemy at bay should they attempt to
cross the river below
oH Sunday evening at o'clock, csnnonading
was heard in the direction of Tburouphfare Gan
thought to be an effort of the rebels to cross in
force. '''''' ~ '0' 49,
Later.
Inc HerGtG OF the 18th reports the retreat Of the
rebels from Ohambersburg; but saws thew are in