Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-14
7 he INVASION OF PENNSYLVANIA

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PHlLADELruIA, July g. The following tele
gram has been received from the Governor
HARRISBURG, July B.
TO Col. Il. r. Roberts
The army commanded by Gen. Couch is ad
vancing in force, and is likely to render impor'
tant service. We should push troops forward
and there should be no delay Gen Couch has
teegraphed Gen. Dana to that effect. The
State is responding with 30 much generosity
that we cannot afford further delay in the city.
] am satisfied that the rebel army is in our
power il We can act promptly and vigorously
Much may depend upon the strength OF
COUGHS army. The crossing OF the Potomac
prepared by the enemy is destroyed and he is
short of ammunition Send forward troops
mustered in to-day and tomorrow. We must
make up 10000 men. BE prompt and make
everything yield to the presence OF troops here.
BALTIMORE, July 6. Brig. Gen. II. Haupt,
having the direction Of the communicating corps
reached here at midnight last night, and had
an interview with Gen. Schenok. Up to
O'Clock on Sunday, when Gen Haupt left, head
quarters were at Creuaerstown, Md, some 10
miles north of Frederick, and to-day they were
at Frederick.
Gen. Meade has telcgraphed that Gen. Lee is
retreating. Gen. Haleck is in possession OF
several recent dispatches from Gen. Meade, and
from their tone, declares that Lee has suffered a
disastrous defeat.
NEW YORK, July 6. The HcraVs Baltimore
dispatch says over 5000 prisoners have already
arrived. Gen Sehenck has been ordered to
prepare to receive 10000 more. Gen. Couch
has formed Junction with Gen. Meade, and
the fresh militia are doing good lighting. Lee
has been perfectly routed.
FREDERIcs, Md, July 6. 1t is believed that
the reported destruction of the rebel bridge at
Williamsport is a mistake, originating in the
fact that one at Falling Water, three miles be-
low, was destroyed. An officer who was with
the party subsequently started to destroy those
at Williamsport, but finding lmboden there with
a large force abandoned the enterprise.
About 1900 prisoners including 81 wagon
loads OF wounded, arrived here to-day by the
! Ilagerslown pike. They include those captured
= on Sunday by Fitzpatrick.
e HARRISBURG, July 6. The authorities are in
ccstacies over the news received to-day. The
II Potomac has risen SIX feet within the past forty
j eight hours, which must necessarily destroy all
the fords, and there being no bridges within
striking distance OF Lees army, all means OF re-
treat must be cut of.
s A dispatch received tonight by Con. Couch
states that Gen. Gregg, with force OF Gen
Pleasanton's cavalry, had an engagement to-day
!. at Fayetteville, in which he took 1000 prison.
~ ers Fayetteville is between Cashtown and
\ Chamborsburg, After disposng of his prison.
u ers, Gregg took an unknown road and advanced
10 in the direction Of Green Castle,
The militia under Gen. Smith are in support
. ing distance Of Gregg, and rapidly advancing
!. upon the yalley-30 army wagons arrived al
~ Carlisle to-day which were captured near Ship
" penstown.
.. New YoRK, July I. The Heraid's Baltimore
dispatch says that Gen. Ewell died yesterday
from wounds
u There WIS battle near Mercersburg tn
afternoon between the rebels under Ftz Hugl
: y Lee, and Gen Pierce. Firing continued up Il
u O'Clock tonight. cannot send you detail
- until tomorrow.
- Our forces still maintain their position, an
y ~ Pleasanton will be up tomorrow and head tn
IN battle at Mercersburg
n SoUrH MOUNTAIN, south of Carlisle,
n July 6-Evening.
Last night there was fighting going on in tn
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as there was fighting there
'as AT 10 O'Clock to-day everything was quiet q
ed Gettysburg At that time none of cur force
Ter we're there Our own and the enemy's wound
in cd and killed were being brought in from tn
IN neighboring farms in large numbers.
he A special dispatch to the Times Gated WASH
to ington 9th, says" our forces are pressing iror
In many different points to cut of Lees retreat
lie and cooperating with Gen. Meade.
The victory is not only glorious, 1t will be Dc
ICY cisive The Potomac is swelling rapidly.
M The tribune says that Gen. Hooker who
he here predicts that Lees army will be completed
EN- destroyed, the rise in the river being sufficient
The lriug about that result, even apart from milit
~ combinations to that end.
ted The Herald has special dispatch date
ID. Frederick Md, the 9th, which says Gen. Bl
Itb ford, who set out with the intention of meetin
he Stuart, had fight with him Today somewhel
.s. in the vicinity Of Boonsboro. lie whipped hi
al. badly. Hs
Yesterday Gen. Fitzpatrick with his diyiso
IA Of cavalry attacked an ambulance train of ii
rebels under strong guard, at Smthburg,
pi. miles from Hagerstown, The train consisted
OIL ambulances aud wagons to the number of 'lGl
ru- great macy of which were destroyed.
nut Ills artillery demolished many Of the Wagon
of before the enemy surrendered. This train wi
nr over u mile in length. rI.i.... 80.
Inc lie captured 967 prisoners, among whom q
"a. a large number OF wounded lie also capture
the enemy's artillery, TWO small pieces
ris CnAnBERsnuRs, July 6-p. NJ. Heavy 6riu
N was hoard in the direction of Clear Springs az
ION Williamsport. 1t is supposed that Mulllga
rat has come up from Hancock. ...
ted 1t was Gen. Langworthy, not Longstree
ln- that was killed.
The enCmy appear to be reirca.ing 10 all d
gi. reetions.
nd A Tribune letter gives the total loss of Il
18th corps at 1000 OF the LIST corps near
.ys 5000 Of the 18th corps killed and wouude
ZEN 97S missing 242 II officers killed ana
an. wounded.
Der BALTIMORE, July 0. The whole number
The prisoners arrived here is 1904 and more are q
be the way,
lei. Baltimore, July T. The American Of yesie
er- day says that every available man ia Baltimol
ing and Washington is being hurried 10 Frederick
to intercept Lees flying and demoralized troop