Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-10
THE INVASION or PENIS VI VANIA.

heard last night at Columbia, in the direction
OF Gettys burg. and continued until 8 o'clock
tins morning. At times the cannonadiup was
rapid and heavy The national troops oeoupy
York in force.
The Lancaster express Of Tuesday evening
says the following important intelligence we
have just learned from reliable source /.
That Gen Meade has taken Hanover Junction,
thus cutting in two the rebel lines and turn
ing their right. Gen. Early has retreated
from York and Ewell from in front Of Harris
burg.
The position Of our army is such now that
Lee must either beat hasty retreat at great
disadvantage, OF give battle to Gen. Meade
on his chosen ground. In either event it is
Of the utmost Importance that the new levies
be pushed in as rapidly as possible. Now is
the hour to strike the decisive blow
HARRISBURG, Pa, July i,--9.sO PM.
A battle took place at Hanover Junction
yesterday between Pleasanton and the rebel
cavalry. It lasted all the afternoon The
enemy lost 400 killed and prisoners, besides
six piec's OF artillery. Our loss is reported
at 200
HARRfsBURG, Pa, July Midnight.
The heavy firing heard in the direction OF
Carlisle has now ceased. 1t is thought that
the rebels have made an attack on the forces,
belong to this Department between Mechan-
icsburg and Carlisle. The result is not
known at this time. A large FIRE is now
seen in the direction Of Carlisle. What
is burning is not known.
WAsH1EGToN, July |.
Official advices from the army Of the Po-
tomac state that portion Of our cavalry un-
der Col Fitzpatrick, had a fight yesterday
with the enemy's cavalry at Hanover. We
captured battle Asg, 1t. Colonel, Cap
tain and as privates. Fifteen or twenty Of
the enemy we're killed.
Ii is believed that the main body Of Lees
army, is between Gettysburg and Chambers
burg. The indications are that battle has
been fought to-day between Meade and Lee,
but to what extent or what result, Is unknown
nor is it likely to be known tonight.
Heavy firing has been heard in the direc-
tjon Of Carlisle. 1t is long way off, and at
times very rapid. The river banks are lined
with people listening and discussing the pro-
bable result.
Letters Of to-dOy's date have been received
from the Army of the Potomac, in which the
facts are stated
Our movements have been characterized by
a marked Willingness on the part of the sol
diers to undergo and fatigue within the
bounds of human endurance.
A portion Of our forces surrounded EN-
metsburg and captured without conflict bat
terry, the only rebel force there.
Gen. otahl was relieved from his cavalry
command on Sunday, by Gen. Hooker, and
Gen. Fitzpatrick appointed in his place.
The - 81
and an early and decisive battle is the hope
Of the troops.
special dispatch to the Times, dated Get
tysburg, Penn to-day. says heavy engage
meut has been going on since nine this morn
ing between the rebels, under Longstreet and
Hill, and the lst and | tn corps, under Reade
and Reynolds. The locality is beyond the
Gettys burg pike. Portions of the fight have
been very severe, with heavy loss.
Thus far the onset of the enemy has been
successfully resisted by the two corps men
iioned, and the Sd and l2th corps are now
,omiug up. | regret to say that Mai. Gen
Reynolds was mortally wounded and has
since died.
The Herald's Carlisle dispatch, date July
lst, p. NJ, says the last Of the rebels left
here at 9 A. NJ. by the Baltimore Pike. They
numbered about 1000.
An order from Gen. Lee. dated Chambers
burg 9Th, praises the troops for fortitude by
which they performed arduous marches. He
,xhorts the troops to abstain with most scru-
oulous care from unnecessary or wanton in
ury to private property, and enjoins all Off
'ers to arrest and bring to summary punish
nent any who offend his orders on this sub
ect. The barracks were not destroyed
Headquarters Army Of The Potomac,
July lst, 1868.
Reports from Sharpsburg state that large
oroe Of rebels has crossed the Potomac at
hat place during the past few days. Boons-
,oro and South Mountain remain in possess
ion of the enemy. Immense trsns OF sup
lilies have been sent by the enemy from Penn
ylvania in tho Shenandoah valley and stored
or future use. Lees army is quiet along our
ront with the exception Of an occasional
kirmish. The rebels occupied Westminster
lay before yesterday. The home guard Of
cred some resistance and lost a number in
titled and wounded.
On Monday last, Sergeant Clyne, of the Sd
indiana Cavalry made gallant dash into Ha-
,erstown, with men capturing valuable
ebel mail and eleven prisoners. The letters
much desirable information.
A terrible battle cannot much longer be
eayed Gen Meade has the confidence Of |
be entire army, and no one doubts our ult- |
nate success.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says |
hat apprehensions are entertained that Lees /
nay take line Of retreat from Maryland |
nd reach Washington before il can be reach
d 6y the Union army. Nothing more can |
'e said without disclosing situations.
Great confidence is expressed at the sol |
Iierly qualities of Gen Meade. and the hope !
s enter tanned that be may be able to strike
he rebel army on the flank and destroy it /
'efore it can possibly retreat.
Yesterday about 100 mules and so prison.
rs we're taken from the retiring forces under
Stuart and we're brought to this city. Intel .
igence has been received that Gen. Pleasan- f
on has intercepted the rec Of Stuart and
ucceeded in capturing all the supplies recei-
red by him in his recent raid in this vicinity.
There are evidences that ever since the de-
'arture Of the main body of the rebel caval-
y from Maryland, south of the line of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, small parties OF
hem have been left behind, and are indulging
n occasional raids. Col Wyndham. how
ver, has sent out scouting parties for the
urpose Of hunting up these roveIs.
IL.