The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-07-30

At utsPtTAtt ATItulpIE 10 City UUT IIEts Uy assIUII,
but al each successive attempt they we're repulsed
with terrible havoc to them.
AT one time, when some Of our batteries whose
ammunition was expended, and men exhausted, had
ceased fire, and on the approach of the reserve bat
teries withdrew 10 the rear, the enemy, seeing only
the batteries withdrawn mistook IL for a retreat,
and made a rapid infantry charge on the hill. OBJ.
tanned a position IN our lines, cutting TO pieces anu
almost annihilating several infantry supports But
before they had time TO rejoice at their imaginary
success, fresh batteries got into position and poured
a deadly FIRE Of canister and case shot among them.
Our infantry reserves joined on either flank of the
gap and charged them, adding greatly TO their de-
structiOn. They were completely surprised. Hum
ireds threw down their arms and asked for quarter.
Nearly the entire brigade of Gen. Garrett surren-
dered. Gen. Garrett himself was wounded and
barely made his escape. Gen. Longstreet was NOR
tally wounded and captured. 1t was reported that
he died an hour afterwards.
About half past 4 p. NJ, the enemy's artillery
s~lackened, and ceased entirely at 5 P. VI. The last
shots fred were from far beyond their original posi-
zion, and the infantry column had withdrawn to
cover. We took upwards Of 10000 prisoners. The
enemy captured but few Of our men. Prisoners report
that Gen. A. P. Hill was killed outright on the aeld,
and that their officers suffered much more than in any
previous engagement. The house occupied by Gen.
Meade was perforated by several shots. Many staff
horses were killed around the house. General But
terield was struck by a piece Of shell. 1t Is feared
that he was internally injured. Several Of our gen.
eral officers were wounded.
Too much credit cannot be given to our batteries,
which for hours stood under the burning sun, sur
rounded by missiles of death, aud only retired when
their caissons were exhausted. TO give place for fresh
anes. The infantry engaged also did nobly, and the
enemy to-day received at their hands the greatest
disaster ever administered by the Union forces. OH
;ers award the highest praise to Gen. Meade for his
able generalship since he assumed command.
GETTYSBURG, July 5-The rebels retreate1 towards
the Potomac. The rebel pontoon bridge at Dam No.
5 has been destroyed by our cavalry. Our cavalry
has gone to WiliiamspOrt, to destroy bridges there.
Other preparations are progressing 10 intercept Lees
passage of the Potomac. Our army is in motion.
1t is feared that Lees advance reached Will;amsport
in time to cross unopposed. Lee yesterday paroled
about 1000 Federal prisoners.
HEADQUARTERs ARMY OF THU Potomac, July g.
The rebel Generals Kemper and Johnson were killed,
and Fender was wounded. Gen. Farnsworth (Fed-
eral) was killed. Butter6eld's wound was severe,
but not serious. There is no truth in the reported
capture of Lnngstreet or Hill.
Gen. Meade has issued a congratulatory address
to the army, saying the enemy, batfied and defeated,
has Withdrawn from the contest. Our task is not
yet accomplished. The Commanding General looks
to the army for greater efforts to drive the enemy
from our soil.
The Bulletin gives the following summary of the
battle
The losses of the enemy at the three great battles
of Gettysburg, Pa, were set down by Meade at
81 5000; ours in killed and wounded, rs estimated by
Secretary Stanton, were about Il, 0O0. to which are
20 be added prisoners and missing, enough, perhaps
to make it II 900. Since the evening of July Sd
the enemy have lost largely in wounded s~tragglers
ard by desertion, while our losses have been incon-
siderable. Heaven fights on our side visibly this
week. The heavy rains have so swollen the Potomac
that no pontoon bridge can survive its food. At
noon yesterday Lee was crossing some of his draft
horses on boats, leaving the wagons to be transported
piecemeal. His infantry was drawn up from Funks-
town, Md, "a point three miles southeast Of Hagers-
town. to Falling waters, on the Potomac, a line of
Is miles in length. Behind that line, at Hagerstown,
Lee has his headquarters, and behind it his stray
Cling, harrassed forces, as they arrive. push down to
Williamsport, Z miles distant. In that vicinity there
was prospect Of another battle, which may even
now be raging. Our cavalry have done nobly their
work, pressing the retreating foe on either flank,
then falling on their rear and picking of whole regi-
ments, then suddenly appearing in their front and
making them open their path by fighting for it. On
Tuesday, kilpatrick's cavalry dashed into Ewell's
train, burned between 200 and 800 wagons, and ran
off the horses. On Wednesday yesterday he cap
tured CO wagons and 800 horses and mules. The
latest dispatch speaks most confidently of the expec-
tation that Meade may get another fight out of the
fugiuves before they cross TO encounter the oostruc
tons with which Dix, Reyes and Couch have filled
their road to Richmond. If nothing more is achieved,
however, the Pennsylvania campaign has resulted
most happily for our cause-most disastrously TO the
invaders. Ii is thought that Of all the proud host
that promised themselves the sacking of Philadelphia
no force remains in Pennsylvania.
Particulars of the Surrender of Vicksburg.
CHICKAsAw BAYOU, July 3.-At eight O'Clock
this morning a flag of truce appeared before Gen.
Smiths front when the rebel Maj Gen. Bowen and
Col. Montgomery were led blindtold into our lines.
They bore a communication from Gen. Pemberton TO
Gen. Grant, TO the following purpOrt:
&" Although l feel confident of my ability to resist
your arms indefinitely, yet in order 10 stop the fur
Their ettusion of blood, L propose that you appoint
three Commissioners to meet three whom | shall Sc
lect. TO arrange such terms as may best accomplish
the result of a termination of hostilities
Gen. Grant replied substantially in these words
That the appointment of Commissioners is unne-
cessary. While l should be glad to stop the I'M
necessary etfusIon of blood, the only terms which |
can entertain are these An unconditional surren-
der. At the same time myself, officers and men, are
ready TO testify TO the distinguished gallautry with
which the defence OF Vicksburg has been conducted
AT eleven O'Clock the messenger returned, and in
accordance with n request from General Pemberton.
General Grant met him outside of the lines, and
after an hours consultation, settled the terms of the
surrender of the town. General Pemberton urged
that the soldiers might be paroIed here, and allowed
rations from their own stores to carry them to the
Confederate lines, in view of the bravery displayed
by his troops, the advantage of the place and on
considerations of economy. General Grant finally
consented 10 General Pemberton's request. The
officers were each allowed a horse and servant. The
number of prisoners is said TO be $4,000, two-thirds
of whom are in fighting condition.
The immediate cause of the surrender was exhaus-
tion of the supplies of ammunition and the failure
OF Johnston 10 come TO the rebels relief. A general
interchange of courtesies extended along the whole
line. The surrender just at this time will save both
armies a great loss of life. which would be attended
in the attempt TO carry the city by assault, as such
an attempt had been ned upon for Tomorrow.
The Nicksburg CItt-en, of the ID, admits the eating
of mule meat and the pilfering of private houses by
the rebel soldiers. There seems 10 have been much
suffering from sickness and our missiles. AT day
light to- morrow our army will march in and take
possession of the city.
From Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, July 2-The following telegram
was received this evening by Gen. Halleck from the
Headquarters OF the Army CT the Cumberland at