The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-07-06
SH E E 7 .
New York, Monday. July o, 1863.
THE SITUATION.

Our latest official news from Gettysburg is the
despatch Of General Meade, dated at ten o'clock
on the night of Saturday. He there reports no
change in the state Of affairs since his despatch
was forwarded at noon. There was evidently no
fighting on Saturday or yesterday although some
firing was heard on Saturday morning. General
Meade's despatch, at seven o'clock on Saturday
stated that the enemy had withdrawn
from his position Of attack on Friday. At noon
the town of Gettysburg occupied by our troops
and the enemy were fortifying themselves in South
Mountain. Despatched from Harrisburg last night
state that General Pleasantons cavalry occupied
the mountain pass near Chambersburg, cutting off
the retreat of the enemy. junction was also |
said to be formed with the militia in large force.
The rains which fell here yesterday and the day
before, also fell heavily in the vicinity Of the
battle field. The Potomac had risen high as
render the fords in the rear of the enemy
impossible. The pontoon bridges at Will
Transport were destroyed by Gen. French. thus
not only preventing all chance of the rebels re.
ceiving reinforcements, but cutting off the posi-.
bility of their retreat. They were being captured
at latest accounts by hundreds and thousands,
showing that the army is completely scattered.
From intelligence in our possession we should not
be surprised il the army of Lee in full retreat
and all the avenues Of escape cut OF. The number
of prisoners captured is estimated at from fifteen
to twenty-five thousand. Our loss is not known
positively, but il Is said to amount to about two
thousand five hundred killed and twelve
of the rebels in killed and wounded is
immense. The latter are being picked up in
houses and smbulances all over the country The
runors concerning the fate of Generals Hill and
Longstreet are conflicting and unsatisfactory.
Whether the latter is killed or captured is not
known.
General Sickles, who was shot by cannon ball
IN the knee joint, had his leg amputatcd on the
field, and was sent to Washington, where he is
now, getting on favorably.
The dispatches from our correspondents with
the different corps on the field give SO ample and
graphic an account Of the three days fight, and
the successful results thereof that We have but to
refer to them here, without attempting to 60 into
the details 80 admirably described. The defeat Of
the enemy ia, NO doubt, full and complete. Our
troops fought magnincently throughout. The
President congratulates the country upon the
victory.
We give to-day three maps, which will be found
highly valuable In following out the exciting
actions Of the past few days. One represents the
battle Of Wednesday, July 1; another the fight Of
Thursday, with the positions Of the different corps,
and the third general view Of the whole scene
Of operations. Our sketches Of some Of the lead.
ing officers who fell In the engagements will be
read with interest.
The reported approach Of General Dix upon
Richmond has caused the most intense fright in
the rebel capital. The Secretary Of War, the Gov.
ernor Of Virginia, and the Mayor Of Richmond
have oil issued proclamatons calling upon the
citizens to turn out and defend themselves They
are reminded Of the fate of New Orleans, and
cautioned not to allow their city to fall into the
hands Of another Butler" The appearance of
General Dix's forces on the peninsula has thorough
Iy scared the Richmond people. and q universal
burn out Of the citizens was the consequence.
number Of prisoners from the Union army,
captured BY General Stuart at Aldie and Middle.
bury arrived at the LIBBY prison in Richmond on
Tuesday last. Among them were Captain John.
son. sixth New York cavalry; Lieutenants Day,
Anderson, Gilman and Blink, Third Maine infantry.
and Lieutenant Moulton, Of the Frat United States
cavalry. The total number Of prisoners in Rich
mond on that day was four thousand nine hundred
and twenty-one.
onicial reports from vicksburg received in Wash.
ington at eight O'Clock last evening" dated the 10th
ult., report everything going on favorably there.
Our troops were withdrawn TO the outer side of the
contested fort, the enemy's shells coming into too
close contact with our men.
Further intelligence Of an interesting character
relative TO the movements OF the rebel pirates and
blockade runners is at hand.
The bark Thetis, Capt. Kimball, from Psrnam.
HUGO June q reports that the United States steamer
,obican was at Bahia; and there was areport that
"a nriyateers Alabama and Florida were also
,rrc, watching the movements Of the Mohican.
The steamer Key West, which arrived here yes.
friday. brings the intelligence Of the capture Of
Ia ..ssass Planter, with 625 bales Of Cotton aud