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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
A Dash by FitHhugh Lcc-Cnpiurc Of
Hospital Stores, suffers Wagons, Etc.


A large number Of Rebel cavalry, under command
Of Fitzbugh Lee yesterday nude dash into An
mandate, capturing several suffers who were IN the
vicinity, and burning a number OF hospital 'iorer,
suffers wagons, etc.
All tho papers found in the neiehborhood were
gathered up and burned. Tho suffers goods were
taken oil.
Some dozen parties connected with tho commits
sary department, among them Mr. Lee, OF AieIsn'
dria. who were out accommodating, were also mace
prisoners Lieut.. Dagwell, with about ooIeh
men. in charge Of Rebel prisoners. were also
ca,tured. and DagwclI shot in the neck. Most OIL
the Rebels had our blue pants, and many oil 'heui
wors mounted on horses marked U. g. Inc wnol'
number captured by them amount to about ,0r.y
MIR. &. Zetzer, army puryeyor, was captured anu
paroled by Con. Lee. Mr.. Beech, clerk to tue ioi,
mer gentleman, escaped by secrsling himself VI
,hsir approach
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
The AGnirs At Harrisburg.

HA-HuBrNo. Jun. ~ 1861.
The city to-day has been comparsSyely quiet con-
sidering the near approximation of the enemy.
The trains departing from here to-day have been
crowded with passenger, from the city.
York has been occupied, and portion Of the
bridges on the Northern Central Railroad this side
Of that place have been burned.
When our troops fell back from Carlisle, they left
in the barracks equipments FOR company OF cav
airy and one regiment Of infantry. agd 10000 IA
tons, which have fallen into the hand. Of the enemy
There s report tina, the barracks have been
burned but it las not been confirmed.
The repor, Of the capture Of York last night was
rather premature.
In the siteroon, the Chief Burgess Of the city, in
company with some prominent citizens hearing the
Rebels were coming, started out 10 meet them To
surrender tie city.
They Lad 10 90 seven miles before they me, the
advance. In the meantime, the operator, believing
the chief burgess bad been captured, telesrAphed
that tie Rebels were coming into tic town, and then
left.
A fght took place late this afternoon At Whgh,'-
vile, opposite Columbia
The troops which were guarding d. Northern
Central Railroad rcirenied TO Colunbiabrdge ou u -
approach Of the enemy and all crossed TO THE aide q
tie river except Col. Froks regiment, who remained
at Wrghisville to guard the bridge. Tho Rebels
attacked hin in heavy force, and in order to ave bic
men, be was forced to cron to Columbia. The mag.
nihcent bridge then burned TO prevent the Reb-
els from reaching this side ofthe river.
The Governor has information that the Rebels
are at cambridge, ~ miles above Columbia, with
a pou,oon train sufficiently large to construct II
bridge.
The rebels that drove our men from Sierreits Gap
Yesterday, and then moved towards Duncsnnon,
have returned 10 the Gap.
DNo demonstration has been made on The Pennsyl
wanna Railroad in that direction to-day 80 FAR as is
known.
Col. Wynkoop has been appointed by Gen. Couch,
Chief Of Cavalry in this Department Bap,. Brsbin
having been ordered to his regiment.
Troops under the call rapidly arriving
Two companios Of eolored troops, composed Of eit-
rens Of this place, were armed to-day and sent
the river.
Col. jennings regiment, which bad The skirInsh
at Gettysburg arrived here to-day.
We lost about 800 men in prisoners and strsgglerr
The officers were sent TO Richmond, and the men
parolod. Some Of the latter have arrived here.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
The Evacuation OF MoConneII.burg.

McCoSSELisBUEG. Saturday, June 27, 1853
The Re bells evGcuat ed this place at O'Clock yea
terdsy morning.
On Thursday morning the Rebel Iickets were
driven ia by detachment Of the lie, New-York cav
airy, under Maj. Adams. causing quite an alarm
among the Rebel forces.
The cause OF the retreat Of the Rebels Is supposed
70 be the fear Of q flank movement on the part Of
Gen. Mroy-an operation for which tbls part Of the
country oilers great facilities.
Tie Rebel. were abou, 5000 strong, under Gen.
Stuart They reirested in the direction Of Cham
bersburg and will to-day reeniorce the Rebel forces
that are menacing Harrisburg.
A destructive raid was made through the lower
part Of this county yesterday by body Of Imboden
men. They paid no respect TO any kind OF property,
AID what they could not carry away with them they
DESTROYED. These bands Of plunderers are more to
be feared along the borders than tie regular Rebel
army.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
The Movements Of Gen. Knipc-- The Adj
vance Of the Rebels.

KINGSTON, >. mes west Of Ne chsniosburs
Saturday. June 27-6 p IN.
The uninitiaed may think strange of the movements
of Gen. Knipe, but they are the best that can be
made under the circumstances and admit of sstSfac
tory explanations.
AT o'clock our forces vacated their last position,
which was on the line of Silver Spring Township.
This move was made in consequence Of the enemy
being in force on our flank, and attempting TO get in
our rear near Merchandising.
Tie enemy are now in position near this place.
He is coming along slowly and cautiously.
KISB O'CLOCK ?. m.
All quiet here. OR cavalry is below us on the
south side. The enemy s advance has halted.
a Rebel Colonel told farmer thst they would be
before Harrisburg tomorrow night.
MEcH,SicsBUKG. Pa. SATURDAY, June 27-io r. M
We closed our telegraph station AT Kingston and
retired TO this place.
The enemy is quiet, ard there is no prospec, that
the Rebels will come in here before tomorrow
morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
Capture OF Mule Trnin by the Rebcis-
Los. OF $50 Wagons and 900 Mules
A Party Of Qunricrmastcr's Clerks
('nptured.

special Di.psteh TO The y. Y. Tribune.
W.sHISGToS. June ~, 1853
One mile this ride Of Rockville, to-day, train Of
$50 wagons aud sbou, Il dozen ambulances, with 900
mules, bound for Frederick, in charge Of C'pt PAGE
and A. j. B.y wagon-mas,er, was captured by
abou, 300 Rebel cavalry. The wsgon-mss,er and
five Others were closely pursued some distance and
frequently fired at They report that tho wagons
were Immediately burned by the Rebels, and tie
mules carried Of. cavalry force started in search
of the intruder, this afternoon. Capt Page has not
been seen since the attack aud it is thought be was
taken prisoner.
Rebel guerillas to-day surprised party of ten
quartermnsters clerks belonging to Capt. Fergu-
sons office, Alexandria, who were on a pleasure ex-
cursioD, and captured the entire party.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29

sylvania Railroad. crosses the Susquehanna River.
We had four rlen killed in the skirmish.
Sterritts Gapis eighteen miles from Harrisburg.
The people from all parts Of the State are prompt
y responding to the Governors proclamation Of yes
6rday.
The excitement here is most intense. The streets
are crowded with citizens snd strangers to defend
the city, The greatest harmony and good feeling
prevail, each one endeavorng TO do all he can to as
sist in redeeming the State and country.
Adit Gen. Russell issued an order this afternoon
that arms should be given to all citizens on appica-
ton TO the arsenal When this became known the
result WAS that at least 900 persons made applca'
ton, most of whom on leaving carried gun away
Most Of the men who had arms were formed into
companies and marched across the river.
| H,RRIsBuEG, Saturday, June 27-Midnisht
Information Las been received here that the Rebe
force which was at Sterrti's Gap at o'clock this
afternoon, has arrived in front of Duncannon, The
junction of the Juniata and Sufquehanna Rivers. II
that event the Pennsylvania Central Railroad vii
be cut.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
leo, Whole Army in Pennsylvania.

BaL1IsOEE, Saturday, June ~, 1903
Information was received al about , o'clock this
Afternoon, from Glen Rock, that the Rebels were
then al Hanover Junction, tearing up the railroad
track. The operator there left as they approached,
and came down to Glen kock, from which point lie
Communicated these facts.
The following information relative 10 the Rebel
movements may be considered an Trustworthy:
The lac, Of Longstreets corps passed through
Hsgerstown yesterday morning, going toward
Pennsylvania. 1t preceded by A. p. Hills
corps. Gen. Lee olso passed through Hsgerstown
yesterday.
Refugees who have reached tie Army Of the Po-
tonac from Richmond, represent that there was quite
q panic there. Oaly very email guard was LEFT
there, and many Of the citizens were leaving aud
going 70 Stanton. Ths would seem oindcate that
the Richmond people are rather uneasy at the almost
total abandonment Of that city by the Rebel fcrces
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
a Desperate Cavalry Fight-A Squadron
OF SCOTS 900 Cavalry Surrounded and
Cut Tn.
Nuurysroy. SUNDAY lime .

wAsHrssToS. Saturday, June 81. 1868.
squadron Of SCOTS 900 Cavalry, under Major
Remington. on their way to Centervile, this morn
ing encountered. near Fairfax, the 9Th Virginia
Cavalry, and dashed at them with the saber. The
Major made two charges, aud drove the enemy for
three miles into a wood, and there encountered a
superior force, that checked him with the fire of
carbnes The fight, from the beginning to the end
was fierce. Its termination, from the overwhelming
disparity Of numbers, was disastrous.
Major Remington, after having had he horse shot
twice, cut his way ont and made his escape with
eighteen men. Five have come in since. Eighty
are reported "a either killed. wounded, or missing.
Among them are Capt. Dagwell. Cant. Campbell, and
Lieut.. Hszeton. The companies were and c.
A d.patch was received to-day, stating that the
Rebel force in Gettysburgh to-day was 5000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29

moved toward Shirpensburg They made q formal
demand, specifying what they wanted, and were
particularly DESTROYS to have supply of leather.
On Friday they moved towards Shippenburg.
Colonel Kennedy estimates, their numbers at eight
10 ten thousand in each division.
The rebels have not crossed Sterret's Gap asyet.
Michael Bowling was taken prisoner by q party
seven or eight hundred strong, two or three miles
outside Of Gettysburg, on the Chambersburg pike
and was paroled, on Friday afternoon. The rebels
said they vera going to Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Two Others on the outer picket saw Rebel cavalry
in the distance. The women waved their kandker-
chiefs, and the "Rebs" came and took them. The
Rebels said they had two thousand cavalry and
twelve TO fifteen thousand infantry.
The Rebels respect private property at York, if
not resisted, in accordance with their proclamation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
Positions Occnpied by the Rebels.

HARRISBURG, Saturday, June u. lfJ-b o'elo p n
The Rebel columns under Gen. Early, which were
At Gettysburg yesterday, reached the Northern
Central Railroad few minutes sher II o'clock to-
day.
At poin, between York and Hanover Junction
the wires were Gu, by the Rebels. and no further
news Of their movements is known up TO the presenI
time.
dispatch from York states tia, the Rebels are in
force a, Abbo,tstown, a village fourteen miles from
there.
The Rebel column which passed through Carlisle
this morning is now al Kingston thirteen miles from
here.
The Rebels have met with no opposition az yet.
A they approach near Harrisburg their movements
will be slow and cautious
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
The Surrender OF mcchanicsburg.
IHlpgEPoEr WKsT BANK ~ THE SrrqrEntNsL.
Byyous UAHhisBrn0. June 70. 1903

THIpGEroEr WEsr BASE ~ THE SrsqrEHASsL,(
BEYoRs HAEKsBuEO, June 70, 1903
AT 9 o clock thin morning the enemy sent ia flag
Of truce 10 Merchandising, demanding the uncondi.
tonal surrender Of the town.
The flag was rent in because this day being Sun
day the enemy desired to DO as peaeeable as pos
sbe.
Tie town was surrendered.
The la.t Of our infantry fell below it on Saturday
night. Our cavalry were in the town when tho
enemy cent in the flag, but Immediately aiterward
fell back in good order.
On the surrender Of the town, the enemy pulled
down the United States flag, which was flying in
the square at the time and raised tie Rebel colors
in its stead.
Tho enemy showed every indication to advance
quietly, provided We fell back when he wanted 10
proceed forward.
The enemy proceeded TO picket the town at once,
while small squads were sent out to look after
horses Tue stores IN the town contained but little
of value AZ the principal part oil the goods had been
removed.
The enemy captured several Thousand dollars
worth OF property that bad been contracted for for
Government Use. consisting OF suit, flour, &c, in
warehouse AZ Kingston.
The enemya cavalry WAS abreast Of Sbiremanf-
town By noon This If the last place Of consequence
west Of Harrisburg.
HAHHIsBuHG. Pa, June 30 1868.
We want mon. Please give this dispatch all
publicity.
Gen. w. +. Smith il in command west Of the Sus-
quehanna, under Gen. Couch. Gen. Knipe will
aid him.
Our Notifications only need good, able and eIpc-
rienced soldier. VIII they come forward Penn
sylvania is responding largely. The citizens
are generally recruiting aud exhibiting far better
spirit as the danger seems to increase.
Gen. KnIe will put ourforces in the for'ifcAiionS
opposite here.
Col. McClase informs me that Gen. Johnstons
division went into Cbpmbersburg on Wednesday,
Lilo remained there until Friday morning, when they
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
Gen. Dann's Order Assuming Command
Tie following important military order was Issued
last evening:

Tie following important military order was Issued
last evening:
HAERisBrRG, June %. 1863.
To Mrjor.G,n. ". J. T. DANA. Philadelphia. Pa
Nv direc ION Of the President OF the United States
assigned the organization and command o the raj a
volunteer add defences Of Philadelphia, and will
receive instructions from these heaiquaner. -
by command of MsJof-ben NObth
joins SHuLrI Nsjor snd A. A. q.
II BY OF the shove. tho uudersiFned nsum's COM
fpand az th. ,aop Al military organizations, Of whst.oev
Ell .Cd including civilians viii make their reports accord
iLgly.
III All existing orders and regulations FOR the government
OF INF. CONN and will remain In force until ro'cinded
" III. foowius named officers announced ~ compo'
ing the personal staff Of the Major General commanding
or q, assigned STAFF duy at thrs. iiesiqsafters The ad
department tho staff will remain heretofore
Lieut.-Co VIM. d. Nhppe. additional ABIDE Camp AID
Ass,t.ut Adjgtsni-G General, Chief q STAB
Capt, Cyru. Haldeuian, Assistant AdJut.ntGenerAf
Eifst Leuepant W. =. Milton, goth Mass Vols, ABIDE
Camp.
Second Lisutensn, Edward J. Parker 18th Pennsylvsns
Cavalry. Acting AssisisntiAd y u.snt General.
Second Lieutenant l.. Hatvoed Co. G. l5&h Pennsylvana
Volunteer, Acting Assistant A jutsnt-Oenera
NJ. I. DANA,
MsjorGsbersl United States Volunteers, Commanding
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
The Excitement in Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA. June 20 lb''
The excitement In this city is intense. Third
street i, ,hronged with reofle awaiting the news.
Tie merchants have resolved TO close their stores
and recruit regiment Immediately.
The Union League have also started in tie matter.
The Corn Exchange Guard have recruiting
party marching through The streets.
MoERisTowS. Pa. June a. l8f9.
The manufacturers have determined TO close their
works until the Rebels are driven from the State,
and have raised s0O 900 to pay the wages Of all who
volunteer during their absence. Five hundred men
will leave for Harrisburg in the morning
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
Capture Of some Of our scouis-AIl the Cars
mt Rock Creek Bridge Net on Fire by
the RebeIs-Rout Of Rcgiment OF
Pennsylvania Miiitia.

HARRIsFrRG Pa, Saturday, juno z, I1bJ
dispatch from Hanover Junction. dated this
morning, gives the following particulars in regard
TO the movements of the Rebels:
"The Rebel pckets within miles Of Hanover
Junction.
Zone Of our scouts was killed at Gettysburg yes
terday and several were taken prisoners.
Information has been received that the Rebels
ran all the cars on to the Rock Creek bridge and set
them on fire. $780,.
"Col jennings regiment OF Pennsylvania Militia,
in that neighborhood routed by the Rebels, aud
il il reported that 40 of them taken prisoners.
The Curtin 'lroops, under Capt. Murray, had u
skirmlsh Yesterday in Walnut Bottom, near Car
isle, at Stone Tavern. The Troops lost seven men.
The authorities expect that the bridges on the
Northern Central Railroad, in the neighborhood Of
York and Hanover junction, will be destroyed to
day, thus cutting off all communication with Bali-
more
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
NETWORK. MONDAY. JUNE 90, 1863.

pearance Of the enemys column is hourl. looked for
Whist remains of the Government archives are
now being packed up for shipment.
The Susqushanna is rapidly rising, and all the
fords will be impossible.
Gen. Smith, commanding the troops on the oppo.
site side Of the river, considers his position impreg.
nsble.
There 10 not as much excitement here now as
there was when the Rebels first entered lIasep-
town.
The greatest fear is that the railroad and other
bridges across the river will be destroyed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
The Movement upon Harrisburg.

HAhhisBUhG, Pa. Saturday, June a. 1863
Carlisle war occupied at about 10 o'clock this
morning by the Rebels.
At II O'Clock they were three miles this eide Of
Carlisle, and were slill advancing.
Our cavalry force, which has been watching their
il gradually retiring.
The enemy have Il line Of pickets extending from
Carlisle TO Gettysburg. They are moving in this
direction in three columns.
The authorities were in telegraphic communication
with Hanover Junction VI A. O'Clock. But tho up
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
Troop Organizing in Scranton, Pm.

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full company. composed Of our best and largest
business men and other citizens is now organizing
one other company Is full and another will be filed
to-ui.Lt The two latter are 10 receive bounty Of
$50 per man, the funds being subscribed by the Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, aud the
LsckAwanna Iron and Coal Company, aud the csi-
zen,. Stirring speeches have been made by the
c'orgy. tho Hon. John Brsben and others, and
everyb IL Weakened up, the troops Are expected
10 80 to Harrisburg IN I'd. morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
FROM TIE Army or TIE POTOMAC.
The Army Making Forward Movement.
Portions in Front and Rear Of the Rebels.
DESPERATE CAVALRY SKIRMISH.
Squadron of SCOTS Nine Hundred Surrounded.
HrApouArrER.. Army PoroxAc, june q. IL

HEADQUARTERS. Army PoroHAc, june u, 1863.
The Army Of the Potomac is in motion, and will
soon be to the front and north of Baltimore.
The heavy rains have made the roads SO bad that
the movements are necessarily slow. T.B.
BALTIMORE. Saturday, June e. 1863
The entire Army OF the Potomac is now on the
north side Of the Potomac. The respective positions
of the various corps it would not be proper to ndi
cate.
portion Of our cavalry is operating in the 3D.
vance, and the remainder in the Rebel rear.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
The PcnnsyIvnnin lIilitin, etc.

PHILADELPHIA, s.,ur d,y, Juno ~, 1904
Adjt. Gen. Russell Of Pennsylvania hss issued al
order for the organization of the militia called out
by tho Governors proclamation, and aPportioned
the quota for each county in the State. Tho quota
Of Philadelphia is nearly 5000.
1t is understood that the proposed procession and
demonstration by the Union League Of this city on
the ith of July has been postponed 10 consequence
Of existing circumstances.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
THE REBEL INVASION.
EHE ADVANCE ON HARRISBURG.
kuE ATTACK BY THE REBELS COMMENDED
tOur Troops Prepared for a Strong
Resistance.
The Bridge at Columbia Burned
| SKIRMISH AT STERRlTT'S GAP
nm DrDpV I0nCnN
The Bridge at Columbia Burned
SKIRMISH AT STERRITT'S GAP
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBEL FORCES.
FIRST DISPATCH.

HARRISBURG, June %, 1862
The enemy is within four miles Of our works, ad-
vancing.
The firing of The artillery is distinctly heard.
The troops are all in position, awaiting the attack
The authorities feel confident Of their ability to
repulse the Rebels.
A battle will probably take place before night
The Pennsylvania Railroad, 80 far, is safe.
The battle is now going on.
SECOND DISPATCH.
HAgKIsBuRG, June 49, 1861 ?. m.
A conflict is new going on in this vicinity and the
caunonad.pg can be heard here.
No particulars have yet been received.
THIRD DISPATCH.
HARkIsBURG. June 2a-6 p. m.
The Rebels are within three miles, and are throw
ing shells.
Our troops are within the intrenchments, and
will make bod stand.
HARRISBURG. June 2s-s p. m.
The bridge over the SusquehanDs al Columbia IS
in flames
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-29
Capture Of Rebel observation-disclosures.
Burning Of Another, and Escape Of IA

Providence. X. l., Fdday. June 2s. 1863
A naval officer. just arrived from of Wilmington,
reports that the Rebel schooner Hattie captured
last Saturday by the United States gunboat Florida.
She was running out with turpentinc, cotton aud
rosin.
Tho Hattie reported the Bsnshee, the fastest
bloeknde.ruuner naoat was burned on Cape Fenr
River when just ready to sail with cargo of cotton
and iurpentne.
The Eugene ran out on the night Of the 18th.