The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-19
New York, June IL.

New YORK. June IL.
There are no signs Of the enemy this side OF
Blue Ridge Gen. Lee Is believed to be In the
rear Of Thoroughfare Gap in the Shenandoah
Valley.
BALTIMORE, June IL.
learn from an undoubted source that our
forces have evacuated Harper's Ferry, ana that
we hold Maryland Heights, which are strongly
fortified and capable of standing siege against
n vastly superior number.
Hagers,own dispatches are very unreliable
Trains arrived this evening from Westminster,
bringing passengers from Emmittsburg, who
report no rebels in that section OF the country.
The excitement along the line towards Harris
burg was abating. Passengers say that the
rebels are still at Chambersburg. and had told
the people they intended to stay there.
Passengers from Frederick represent that
there are only few rebel pickets ut Hagers-
town. though rumors are prevalent that an in
fantry force was coming across from the direc-
WASHINGTON, June IL.
BY an arrival from Aqua Greek to-day, in
formation has been received that three DESERT
ers report that the remaining rebel force lett
the vicinity OF fredericksburg ut shutdown yes
terday with their battery. Five rebel scouts
were seen in the afternoon eight miles from the
creek.
An official telegram from Gen. Tyler at Har-
per's Ferry says the enemy has an infantry and
artillery force of7000 to 5000 at Williamsport,
while the cavalry is moving into Pennsylvania.
Gen. Kelly telegrnphs from New Greek. Va,
that the rebel Gen. Imboden is before Cumber-
land, Nd, with two regiments Of cavalry and q
battery.
BALTIMORE. June IL.
Reliable information relative to the invasion
il that small force Of rebels, not exceeding
$500, crossed the Potomac at williamsport on
Sunday, evidently in pursuit Of Gen. Relly's
baggage train which arrived ut Harrisburg
last evening. This force passed through Ha-
cerstowh and entered Cumberland on Monday
night. They did not proceed further than Scot
land, FIVE miles beyond Chambersburg, where
they burnt bridge.
Opposite Vicksburg, June 10.
By the arrival of the ram Switzerland, Col.
John A. Ellet, from the mouth Of the Red
River to-day. VIC have information Of the de-
struction of SimmspOrt, ON the Atchafalaya,
on the ith inst. A reconnaissance by the
Switzerland on the Sd discovered q battery OF
six field pces and a regiment OF infantry hold
ing the shore. The Switzerland engaged them,
and was struck seven times, one shot Seyering
the steampipe. The damage was repaired, and
Capt. Walker, with the Lafayette and Pitts
burg. silenced the battery anu burned the town
and commissary stores. The river is now clear
between Port Hudson and Vicksburg.
HEADQUARTERS, Walnut HILL
Vicksburg, June ~.
The best information credits Lorng at Jack
son with 5000 rebels, Walker at fazoo City
with SC, 900 and Johnston Mt Canton with l5,-
900. These will be massed to attack Grants
rear, but he holds all the fords on the Black
river, which must be crossed by Johnston and
Loring. The rebel cavalry are continually
outside Grants lines. Much sickness
Is said TO prevail at Vicksburg, and the citizens
desire its capitulation, which Gen. Pemberton
absolutely refuses.
HAIYEs' BLuFF, June 10.
No general attack from johnson is expected
for some days. The firing is continued upon
Vicksburg from all sides. There are no further
on the Louisiana side.
CHIcKAsAw Bayou, June 10,
via Cairo, II.
News from the front represent that our siege
works are being pushed close to the rebel lines
in several places. A collision is considered im-
mineut. The army is in better spirits than at
any previous time. The rebels have made their
appearance within four miles.