Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-02
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
THE REBEL INVASION.
General Fitzpatrick Again Defeats the
Rebel Cavalry.

hL hEDElL IN a,SlON.
General Fitzpatrick Again Defeats tn,
Rebel Cavalry.
Official advices from the Army of the Pc
tomac state that portion of our cavalry, under
Gen. Fitzpatrick, had handsome fight yester
day with the enemy's cavalry at Hanover II,
captured battle flag, a lieutenant colonel, on,
captain and forty-five priyates. Fifteen o.
twenty OF the enemy were killed.
battle at Hanover.
HARRIsBCR6, July 1-S.30 p. MA battle
TOOK place yesterday afternoon at Hanover
junction between Pleasanton and the rebe
cavalry. 1t lasted nearly the whole afternoon
and the result was the enemy lost 400 in killed
wounded and prisoners, besides six pieces o,
artillery. Our loss is reported at zoo
1t is believed that the main body of I.ee,s
army is between Gettysburg and Chambers.
burg. The indications are that n battle has
been fought to-day between Lee and Meade,
but to what extent or result is unknown, nor
likely to be tonight
Heavy firing was heard here the whole eye-
ming in the direction Of Carlisle. It Is a long
way on; at times the firing Is very rapid. The
river banks are lined with persons listening
and discussing the possible results.
Reported Reoccupation of York by the
Rebels.
LANcAsTER, July 1.-Nothing new here
COL Franklin has communication with our
forces at NcCalfs Ferry and Peach Bottom by
The last message, received at 10 O'Clock to-.
night, says oshing OF rebel force in that vi
cinity. There is a vague rumor of the rebels
being again at York. 1t is not reliable.
Lees Headquarters at Dover.
HARRIsBURG, Juiy yl-Midnight.- The heavy
ceased. II is believed that the rebels have
made an attack on the forces belonging TO this
Department, between Nechanicsburg and Car
llsie Inc res uit IS not knswn at this writing
nov Caor i,, fna
Carlisle. What is burning is not known
1t is believed here that Lees headouartars
are at Dover, York county.
Speech of Governor Curtin.
PHILADELPHIA, July f.-Gov. Curtin arrived
IN tins city this evening, aud addressed large
crowd in front of the Continental He said If
Gen. Meades army is successful, the tide of
war will turn i'll our favor, but if defeated we
must fall ON our own resources
Military men have concurred in the oDinion
that the defense of PennsyIYania from in va
sion, certainly OF this city, will be upon the
banks OF the Snsqnehanna, and the call made
upon lhe people oil pennsylvania has been
responded to all through the State in a manner
mnch beyond all official anticipation. l ask
tor seventy EIGHT hundred men from this CITY.
how how soon ,Sno can get them !! [Voice.-To-mo
row. Cheers. DO not measure it by DAYS: let
il be hours. [Cheers and cries of give ms
Mcclellan Let rs not forget as PennsyIya-
mans that In this great struggle the rebels strike
a. iehhsyIvahia because she is loyal to the
u v
IS one sentence OF the Constitution remaipinr
and while there is one particle OF Government
power lett will stand by itas your Governor.
and may eA pect You to do the same I(Ihpers /
Let us all sustain our Government and pIace
our trust III the great God of nations
lhe Governor returned thanks TO New York
ana New Jersey for their aid. A regiment
from the latter State was in front of the hotel
1T the time. IL is stated that not less than
900 men We're enrolled in this city TODAY,
more than can be mustered in by the few OIL
GERS engaged for the purpose.
The Union League has raised a brigade.
including i've companies of cavalry, called
Dana Troops" Most of these members have
seen active service.
Recruiting for colered regiments ooss On
briskly.
Latest from Pennsylvania
The New York Hsrald's special. dated Car
Bsie, l3O p. m, says the last OF the rebels left
mere al nlEe O'Clock this morning by the Bal
timore pike. They numbered about 12,U0O. The
division under Johnston that encamped two
miles west of Carlisle, retreated precipitately
- ShIppensburg, leaving cooked rations be-
hind.
An order from Gen Lee, dated Cbanbars-
burg, 2lth, praised the troops tor The fortitude
with which they performed arduous marches
He exhCrts the troops to restrain with the most
scrupuious care from unnecessary or wanton
injury TO private property, and enjoins upon
all officers to arrest and bring to summary
punishment any who offend his orders on this
subject.
The rebels on the occupation OF Carlisle made
a requisition for supplies of bacon, Gour, po-
tatoes, pork, molasses, coffee, sugar, and med
lclneS.
The barracks were destroyed. The railroad
and telegraph wires We're not much damaged
The rebels, when here, had regular mail com
nunication with Richmond, including news
papers.
Some of the rebel soldiers committed rana On
Miss Warst, in Frankfort township
SHIREMANsToWN. July 1.-The enemy did no
particular damage here.
Notwithstanding, July The enemy pre-
served the best OF order here, and only ordered
the citizens to furnish rations.
MELVILLE, July ALL quiet here The
enemy is said to have left Shippensburg Citi.
zens troA there confirm il, and say the Cham
bersburg people have been made TO suffer
greatly.
Battle near Mechanicsburs.
PHILADELPHIA, July IA Harrisburg spe.
cial 10 the Press says:
A strong force under General Knipe was
marched up the Valley to day towards Car
Isle. A supply train also sent out encountered
the rebels and withdrew TO Harrisburg Heavy
firing has been heard in the direction of Carlisle
and no doubt considerable engagement is
going on. The fight is probably near Mechan.
Icsburg. The danger is not yet over.
FROM ROSECRAN'S ARMY.