Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-07-11
THE WAR NEWS !
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YICKsBURG, June 2T.
Our forces have Withdrawn to tie outer side
of the central fort in front OF Gen. Logan, in
consequence ofsome advantages Of position which
enabled the enemy TO throw shells into our posi-
ton, thus unnecessarily endangering our men
without present benefit The withdrawal is only
temporary, while certain subsidiary works are
being completed. A sharp fire OF masketry is
still maintained. The total number of our cas-
ualtes in the struggle for possession Of this fort
is now believed TO not exceed two hundred, many
having but slight wounds.
MEMPHIS, July g.
Adyices from Yicksburg to June goth have
been received. The siege was still progressing
with vigor. One of McPherson's mines had been
sprung, but it resulted in no positive advantage.
The rebels sprung a counter mine IN Gherlhans
front. The only damage done was the destruc.
tion of the head of his approach. Some days Of
labor will clear it up The rebels keep up a
constant fire, but the casualties are not numer-
Gus. The weather was extremely hot, but the
nights were cool and refreshing. Johnston was
still in the vicinity Of Canton.
PHILADELPHIA July 3.
A special dispatch to the Bulletin says Moth
ing known as to result but an impression pre-
walls that the great decisive battle of the cam,
paign has been fought in the vicinity Of Cash
town, between Gettysburg and Chambersburg.
IT is believed that we suffered heavily in officers
and men, aud that Lee is so crippled as to be
placed on the defensive. Yesterday Gen Meade
assumed the offensive. The day before Lee at
tackled Meade aud was repulsed with heavy loss.
Lee holds the South Mountain Cap near Cham
bersburg, through which he hopes to retreat il
defeated Oar losses are enormously heavy, aud
especially among field and line officers.
We are warranted in guessing how severely
the rebels suffered. OF the rebel strength moth
ing is known, some placing it at so, coo, and 9th
Rrs at l20,0 900.
A special to Eorney's Press, dated Hanover,
July 3d. ! o'clock p. NJ. says: This morning
our forces opened on 5000 rebels who advanced
on the field at daybreak, for the purpose of pill
laying the dead. The rebels hastily retreated-
The fight thus far has been the most terrific of
the war. The loss on both sides is heavy.
special dispatch to the Times reads as follows :
BATTLEFIELD NEAR GETTYSBURG, July 8.
AT the close Of last dispatch, at 4. 80 p. H.,
yesterday, the enemy had opened heavy attack
by artillery on our left and center. The tactics
of the enemy soon appeared as they were mass
ing their main strength on our left flank, which
covered the Frederick road with a determination
TO crush it. So intent the enemy on this
purpose that every other portion of the line was
left neglected. Fighting was most desperate on
both sides. We had to meet this grest onslaught
Of the enemy with the 81 and 5th corps, which
fought herocally. The I'd ably supported them
and at the same time held its own position. One
division Of lst corps was also engaged The
fight was so furious that neither party took many
prisoners. We captured about six hundred in
two charges The losses considering the fighting
were more than usually heavy on both Sides
Many of our gallant officers have fallen Late
in the evening Gen. Meade called a council OF
the Corps commanders. and it was resolved to
continue the fight as long as any one was left tc
fight
New YoRK, July T.
The following is the latest: A Herald speeia
dated Baltimore, July g. 10, p. m, says spceia
messenger from Gen. Meade to Gen. Schnecb
brings news from Gettysburg up to o'clock this
afternoon. Gen. Meade has been driving the
rebels northwest from their position Of yesterday
aud is still following We have taken 1900 pris
oners. The victory is undoubtedly ours.
HEADQUAnTEns ARMY OF Potomac NEARl
GETTYSBURG, $50 p. m, July B.
To Halleek The enemy opened at | a. IN
with about l50 guns, concentrated on my ef
and center, twice. On both occasions he was re
pulsed with great loss, leaving on our hand:
nearly 5000 prisoners, among "h0In are Brig
Gen Armsted and many Colonies and officers ol
lower rank. The enemy left many dead upon
the field. a large number Of his w0unaed are in
our hands. Maj. Gen. Hancock and Brig. Gen
Gibbons are wounded After repelling the as.
taulting columns a reconnaissance was pushed
forward from the left, and the enemy found to
be IN force. At the present hour all is quiet
NY cavalry has been engaged all day on both
hanks OF Inc enemy, hanassing aud vigorously
attacking him with greatsuccess, Notwithstanding
they encountered superior numbers of both cav
airy ana Infantry. The army is in fine spirits.
GEO. U. MEADE, Maj. Gen. Commanding.
WAsHNGToy, July 40, a. m.
The president, IN proclamation announces tC
the country that the news from the Army of The
Potomac up TO 10 p m, 81, is such as to cover
the Army with the highest honor and promise d
great success to the cause Of the Union lie claim,
The coincidence Of all for the many gallant men
who have fallen For this he desires that on M,
day He whose WILL not ours, should ever he
done, be everywhere remembered with urnfonnd
est gratitude
PHILADELPHIA, july A.
The Inqtirer's special dated Army Of Potomac
O'Clock this morning, says Col, Taylor killed
Gen. Hancock shot through the groin, Gen. Gih
bous badly wounded. We drove the enemy YES
terday and captured 1900 prisoners. The 'woorl,