Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-07-06
DEFEAT OF LEE.
Immese Capture of Artillery.
THE RETREAT OF THE REBELS
SAID TO BE CUT OFF.
THE BACKBONE OF THE REBEL.
LION SUPPOSED TO BE
BROKEN AT LAST.

HOW REBELS INTENDED To DO OR DIE IN
PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRISBURG, JAY 3d.-A citizen of Get
tysburg who left there yesterday morning,
on pass issued by Gen. Ewell to go to
Heidelburg, met Stuart F. Lee and Hamp-
ton with what he estimated 1O, 900 Cavalry
who were moving in the direction of Gettys-
burg. These officers told him Lee had no
intention of leaving Pennsylvania, but was
going to remain there till his army was de-
stroyed or victorious. He arrived here
this evening, the enemy making no effort
to detain him. Gtt
A despatch from London, this morning,
states that yesterday the rebels left Cham
bersburg, taking the road in the direction
of Gettysburg. Before leaving, they burn
ed the depot and workshops belonging to
the railroad. Loudou is IA miles west of
Chambersburg. The enemy also evacuated
Shippensburg, yesterday morning, in the
same direction.
THE BATTLE OF THE 2D-No MORE REBEL
TROOPS TO BE SPARED FROM RICHMOND.
WASHINGTON, July 3-The information
received here of a battle at Gettysburg
last night represents it as extremely fierce
and stubborn. Heavy and determined as
saults were made by rebels, which were
ing at day light the contest was spiritedly
renewed. Our army drove the enemy, who
in turn drove us, the fighting being the
most desperately severe of the war; Pris-
oners report that Longstreet was killed,
and this seems to be confirmed. Colonel
Cross, at n. H., aud Gen. Zook, OF N. Y,
are among the killed. Gen. Sickels Woun-
ded and had his right leg amputsted on
the field. Gen. Barksdale, of rebel army,
killed, and his body is in our possession.
Latest intelligence received here was up
to IL o'clock. To. day Rebel mail matter
was captured, and among letters it is re-
ported there was one from JEFF Davis to
Lee, saying he could send him no more
troops, as Richmond was seriously threat
ened. ..r-. .-rE tre -sr.,vr uH
THE TROOPS ENGAGED ON THE 2D-MEADE's
DISCRIMINATION TO SETTLE THE NATTER
F.. THEN AND THERE -
PHILADELPHIA, July Especial to the
Press says this morning our forces opened
on 5000 rebels, who advanced on field AT
day break, for the purpose of pillagiDg our
dead, but they hastily retreated. The
fight thus far Inns been the most terrific of
the war.
Special to Times on the battle field, near
Gettysburg, I'd, says: At the close of my
last dispatch yesterday, the enemy had
opened heavy attack by artillery on our
left and centre, fighting most desperately
on both sides. We had against the enemy
the I'd, Sd and 9th corps the Sd and 9th
Joined hands and fought heroically, the
second ably supporting them, lighting so
furiously that neither took many prisoners.
We captured about 900 in one or two char
ges.
Late in the evening Gen. Meade called
council of corps commanders, and it was
resolved to continue the fight as long as
any one was left to fight.
TIE WAY MATTERS STOOD ON FRIDAY LAST
LoNGsTREET REPORTED PRISONER.
New YoRE, July 4.-The HeraId's spe-
cial, dated Gettysburg. July Sd, says, all
of Lees forces are concentrating near Get
tysburg.
Stuart's cavalry were on their way there
yesterday.
The following is the latest Eerald's spe-
cial. dated Baltimore, July Sd, 10 o'clock
P. NJ, which says a special messenger from
Gen. Meade to Gen. Scheuck brings news
from Gettysburg up to l o'clock this af-
ternoon.
Gen. Meade had then driven the rebels
four miles north and west from their posi-
ton of yesterday, and was still following
them. We have taken 1900 prisoners who
were on their way to this city. The Victo-
ry is undoubtedly ours. q
A special to the Tribune from Hanover,
July Sd says the most terrific fight of the
war has taken place. We have Longstreet
a prisoner sure.
HARRIsBuRG, July 4.-Best informed par
ties ut headquarters are in excellent spirits
over the news from Meade's army.
A gentleman who left Bridge 81, North
u 81 nHu -
| morning. heard firing. II was also heard
in Harrisburg for about half an hour. All
Quiet in our Immediate front. The rebels
are supposed 10 have left this immediate
neighborhood entirely.
/ Our wounded are all brought from Car
Isle to Harrisburg and are doing WE'LL
I Is, 600 men are 10 motion on the flank OF
the rebels. TelegraPhie communication
is kept up with Gen. Smith.
A large number of men are at work on
the Cum berIand Valley R. r. and trains
run to Carlisle.
/ OFFICIAL DISPATCH FROM GEN. NEADE-THI
ENEMY CONCENTRATE $50 GUNS on Us-WI
REPuLsE THIN HANDSOMELY.
WAsHrkGroS, July 4, A. M.-The follow
ing has Just been received: G4IEy
Il HEAp .QuARTERs Amy OF PoToNAc,
near Gettysburg. July 3, $50, P. N. ]
To Major Gen. HGtieek: -
: TIE enemy opened At o'clock, P. n
from about $50 guns concentrated upo
nv left and centre, continuing for abou
4 three hours without intermission, At th
lexpiration of which time be assaulted tn
right and centre twice. being upon bot
Z occasions handsomely repulsed with sever
loss to him, leaving in our hands nearl
II 900 prisoners. Among the prisoners
n Gen. Armstead and many colonies and OF
3 GERS of lesser rank. -aE
The enemy left many dead upon tbs hel'