The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-03
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Portland Daily Press.
The Battle at Gettysburg.
DEATH OF GENERALS REYNOLDS
AND PAUL. t
The Whole of the Army of the Potomac at
Gettysburg.
CAPTURE OF 5000 PRISONERS.
The Battle to be Renewed To-day.
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BALTIMORE, July 2.
The Baltimore American has the following
in regard to the battle at Gettysburg The
body of Major Gen. Reynolds, killed in the
battle near Gettysburg, arrived here this fore
noon and was taken to the residence of his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Gildersleeve. We regret
to learn, from the officers who brought down
the. body, that Brig. Gen. Paul was killed in
the same fight. Gen. Paul commanded the
Sd brigade of the LIST corps. Coils. Stone and
Wistar were both wounded and taken prison.
ers. Col. Wistar commanded the Bucktails,
Penn. regiment. Col. Stone also commanded
Penn. regiment in the I'd brigade of the LIST
corps, and was acting as Brig. General of the
I'd brigade. Gen. Newton took command of
the LIST corps after Major Gen. Reynolds fell.
Ldter.-We learn from officers of Major
Gen. Reynolds staff that our forces passed
through Gettysburg at 10 A. M. yesterday,
and when a quarter of mile north of the
town they encountered Gems. Longstreet and
Hill, who attacked the corps of Gen. Reynolds,
which was in advance, and his corps stood the
force Of attack until it was relieved by the Sd
corps and commanding position secured.
The rebels made strong attempt to flank
the position we had gained but were repulsed.
In this attempt Gems. Reynolds and Paul fell
under voley from the rebel infantry. Both
troops. In the course of the conflict we fell
back before superior numbers to stronger
position, and the fight ceased for the day at
o'clock. At the close OF evening the whole
army Of the Potomac had reached the field,
and Major Gen. Meade had all the corps
strongly posted for renewal of the fight this
forenoon. Loss of the enemy considered fully
equal to ours. The army is in fine condition
and very enthusiastic. Our loss of officers is
very severe. Our army is regarded as better
concentrated than that of the rebels for the
events of the day.
IL p. M shall send you soon an account
from the battlefield near Gettysburg of yes
terday's battle, which is very favorable. In
the meanwhile the cheering announcement
has been made of the capture OF large num-
Der OF prisoners, some OF whom have arrived
here and Others are on the way. The number
is stated at COCO, but this may be an exaggera-
ton. Gen. Schehck has just announced at the
Eutaw House that 2400 of them have arrived.
Gen. Archer aud 10 other officers, and $50
privates, have just passed down Baltimore
street.
Latest-Over 500 rebel prisoners have just
passed down Pratt street under guard, and
more are expected tonight.
The American learns from parties who left
Gettsyburg at noon to-day that everything
was progressing favorably for the ultimate
success OF our arms. Up to that time they
sent to the terminus of the railroad at Union
bridge for transportation to Baltimore.
We learn that nearly 1000 prisoners were
captured on Wednesday by the 18th corps in
their gallant charge ON Longstreets corps.
They are said to have at first slightly fatered,
but when Gen. Howard cried to them, 'sRe-
member Chancehorvile,' they rushed into
| the fight like infatuated demons, and the whole
| line OF the enemy gave way before them.
During the early part of the day and up to
noon, when our Informant left, there had been
| no general battle, though heavy skirmishing
had been going on all the morning, resulting
in heavy loss to the enemy and the capture Of
| over 5000 more prisoners in all. The prudence
and skill displayed by Gen. Meade in the man
agement of his army, and the strategy evinced
by him in coping with Lee, has already won
the confidence of his troops, and his presence
drew forth the strongest demonstrations of at
| tachment.
| The American has also the following ac-
count from Gettysburg: From Maj. Puring-
ton we learn some particulars Of the battle,
| and We are happy TO be able TO say it closed
for the day with the army. Gen. Meade was
In the most advantageous position, either for
attack or defence Nearly all the remaining
| divisions of our army reached the field short
| ly after the firing ceased for the day. The en-
envy was observed advancing rapidly from the
| Chambersburg Turnpike in line eff battle.
Military Matters in Maryland-The Cavalry
Fight.
BEr.TIMoRE, July 2.
The American this morning published the
following:
Headquarters Middle Department, July 2.
Until Further orders the citizens of Bal
| tlmore city and county are prohibited ffom
keeping arms in their possession, unless, enrol
| led as volunteer companies for the defence of
| their homes. In accordance with the fore
| going order the dwellings of the citizens are
now being visited by the Provost Marshals and
| police 70 obtain the arms in their possession.
We learn from gentleman who was at
Westminster, and prisoner in the hands ofthe
rebels, that during their sojourn in that town
Gen. Stuart, with his cavalry force, reached
there about p. NJ, and did not leave until
| daylight the next morning
The rebel party who had the fight with the
Delaware cavalry was Gen. Stuart's advance
| guard, and numbered about 800. The rebels
lost in that fight two Lieuts. killed and fully
dozen wounded. One Of the wounded was an
| officer, who was shot by citizen who took
1 part in the fight. and is reported to have since
l died. Col. Malford commanding the advance
| guard. admitted TO the citizens that the charge
of the Delaware cavalry was most brave and
dashing, but he thought it was very rash in
view OF the disparity of their numbers The
rebels admitted their loss in killed and wound
ed greaterl than ours. Our loss was two pri-
Yates killed and 2S taken prisoners.
Gen. Stuart took tea at the house of John
c. Frye, cashier of the Westminster Bank,
where he was received with all honor The
| rebels left on Tuesday morning early, and a
few hours after division of the Federal army
reached town, causing great rejoicing among
the loyal citizens. The Federal soldiers were
welcomed with every demonstration of Joy,
and their houses were thrown open to dispense
their Inequalities.
The Rebels Driven from Carlisle.
New YORK, July 2.
The Herald's special dispatch dated Leba-
non, Penn, July I'd, says it is reported that
the rebels returned to the vicinity of Carlisle
and demanded the surrender of the town again.