Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-06
LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

LATEST FROM THE NORTH.
ADVANCE OF TIE (oNFEDERATES Uf0N HAIR
RISRURG -SKIRMISHlNG IN FRONT OF THE
OFFENCES OPERA IONS AT WRIGHTSVILLE,
PA.-THE BRIDGE AT COLUMBIA BURNED-A
CONTRIBUTION OF MONEY AND SUPPLIES
LEVIED ON THE CITIZENS OF YORK THE
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY WITHIN FIVE NILES
OF WAsHINGTON-RENov OF GEN. HOOKER,
&c, &c.
We have received Northern dates to the SOth Of June
two days later than previous advices. The news is
highly interesting We make the following extracts:
AFFAIRS IN FRONT OF HARRISBURG.
dispatch dated Fort Washington West ba OF the
Su quchanna, evening Of June goth, says:
As tie fua goes down in the West, it leaves within
this fort and within and around Harrisburg anxious
wondering guessing, partially fearful ana somewhat ex-
cited population. The enemy holds position almost
describing an arc of circle. The extremes rest on the
main road7 across the railroads. and extends through
wheat and corn fields and small woods. de has
pckets out in all available positions, and has artillery
commanding aud intended to sweep the roads aud pro-
teot is FROM and TANKS.
Ne expect fight to morrow, more Il less general
or serious in its character IL do not have fight
tomorrow both public and general military authorities
will be disappointed.
This afternoon we had a skirmsh with the enemy
near Oyster Point Ia fact skrmishing at times slight
and other times serious, has been carried on
ever siGce the dawn Of this days sun.
After hours SkiImishing this afternoon, in which
our artillery was used on the enemys side, our men ie
back to position this side Of the tollgate. cannot
learn that any one was killed. few were wounded
and some horses suffered.
In Harrisburg learn, the heavy shots that were fired
created quite sensation, many croEdDg on prominent
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commencement ola general engagement.
NEARER HARRISBURG.
CAMP CoUCH Opposite Hirrisburg,) June 2Sth, 1868.
Our advance pickets had orders yesterday TO fall back
and We are all now inside the ntrenchments. We are
now under arms, with forty rounds TO each man,
awaiting the approach of the rebels, whom we feel con-
6dent of repulsing if they attack US.
1t was reported TO day that the enemy had hlnked US
both sides and determined TO cut of our sup
Plies and thus compel TO surrender but in this they
are sure TO iaI.
HARRISBURG, June 29-l2 MI have just returned
from OYSTER Point the farthes post of lines There
was firing in the night about o'clock, and Of
pickets was wounded.
The enemy is threatening to cross the Susquehanna,
but there has been no conflict up TO this time.
EXPECTED ADVANCE OF Tx ENEMY.
HARRISBURG, June 29.-Throughout the day our
forces have held position hey ond the Harrisburg for
rebels have not shown inclination to make attack.
The opinion gains credcnce that the rebels are ma
recovering TO take Harrisburg by flank movement.
The report that they have pontOon train twelve miles
this sce of Columbia boSever, is somewhat doubted.
1t has been agreed that the tap OF the Court Rouse
bell shall be the signal for assemble at the bridge,
and place themselves under military orders.
A gentleman Just escaped from the rebel lines OF
Chambersburg reports the rebel column moving east
ward the number Of 900 accompanied by 04 pieces
of artillery.
Gen. Lee, with his staff officers were in Chambers
burg last Saturday.
Thirty three prisoners captured at Mt Union, we're
brought into town this morning.
Gen. Stahl has been appointed to assume command OF
the cavalry forces in this department
Another order has been issued by the rebel General
Ewel dated June o. relative the restriction eroned
upon his army and the citizens Of the country through
which the rebels pass He urges that ready acques
euce with the demands OF the military authorities will
serve greatly TO lessen the rigors Of war.
1t confidently believed this morning that
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