Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-02

1t Is believed that this force intends 70 strike the
Northern Central Railroad either at Hanover Junction
or York. which Is distant about so miles.
The Governor has also received nfor nation that the
rebels hold all the passes Of South Mountain.
HARRIsBuRG, June 26-ll T. Mt has Ianed all
day. and the river is ring
The rebel force which occupied Gettysburg to-day
was the division of Gen. Early, belonging Long
streets corps
This makes two corps which are supposed to have
crossed at Shepherdstown Ford.
When Gen. Rodes' DIVISION of Ewers corps, ar ived
at Chambersburg the operator was unable to escape
lie remained until Wednesday, when he made his cape
by the way of London to the Peunsy lyania railroad,
and arrived here to-day.
Tney numbered IL, OOO and had FIVE batteries Of
tillery with q long train Of ambuances and wagons
All the officers wore new uniforms which had, no doubt
been sent TO Hagerstown by rebel sympathisers in
ticpaiion of their arrival
General Johnstons division was also within six mills
of the town. The soldiers believed they were going TO
Harrisburg, and were anxious to know how far Of 1t
was.
to night they inform me that the rebels
appear be concentrating in the mountain passes OF
the Blue Ridge and its spurs They seem to fear ad
vancng with Hooker in their rear but are living
the country which they now occupy
Two rebel cavalry taken yesterday Chambers
burg report the rebels advancing under Gen. Ewet in
to Pennsylvania, with rs regiments OF infantry, 5000
cavalry and 20 pieces OF itllery, chiefly heavy guns
and that they send out small parties TO bring in live
stock column, 5000 strong, was sent to MERGERS
burg with pieces of tlery. Half of them have
marched to AcConnelsburg. Some of the border
| are reported sympathetic.
A despatch from Carlisle at G:45 p. m. Goth June
states that the rebels have all the mills within their
| reach grinding corn, ETC., for them
| THB FREDERICK TELEGRAMs.
have Just returned from the vicinity of the South
Mountain battle -6e d. Is miles distant from here. From
persons who left Boonsboro this afternoon learn that
/ Tho rehell have all left that Mace.
Anderson's division, of LongstreeLs corps, which
arrived there on Wednesday night and encamped, left
on yesterday morning. taking the Wayncsboro' road to
Chambersburg. The force is estimated at from 600
to 10000 infantry, cavalry and artillery accompanied
| By a large wagon train.
The whole Of Longstreers corps had crossed the Pc.
tornac, and is advancing in different directions into
/ Pennsylvania
There but few rebel troops at Hagerstown yes
| erday. Ali gone into Pennsylvania.
| Gen. Lee and Staff are on this side Of the river
A PROCLAMATION IRON GEN. EwELL
The Heral publishes the following proclamation from
| Gen. Ewel:
HKADo Rs SECOND CORPS, ARMY NoRTH'N VIRG MA,
| CHANBERsBURG, Pa, June %, 1868.
Frst-The sale OF intoxicating liquors 10 this COM
mand, without written permission from Major Gen
eral is strictly prohibited.
Second Persons having liquor ia their possession
are required to report the fact 10 the Provost Marshal
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that guard may be placed over it. aud the men pre-
| vented from getting 1t.
Thrd-Any violation Of paragraph one, of this or
der or failure to comply with paragraph two, will be
punished by the imm edate conscaon of all liquors
in the possession OF the offending parties besides
dering them and their property liable to seizure.
FouTth.-Citizens of tie country through which the
army may pass, who not in the military service
admonshed TO abstain from all acts Of hostility upon
the penalty of being dealt with in a summary manner
L Ia in pI1 nc tha
authorities will greatly to lessen the rigor OF war.
| BY command Of
Lieut.. Gen. r. s. EVIL.
| A. s. PESDLEroN, A. A. G..
PROCLAMATION IRON GOV. CURTIN
The Governor OF Pennsylvania has Issued the follow.
| ing proclamation
The enemy is advancing in force into Pennsylvania
lie has a strong column within twenty-three miles OF
Harrisburg, and other columns moving by Fulton
and Adams counties and no longer be doubted that
formidable invasion of our State is in actual progress
The calls already made for volunteer militia in the
exgency have not been met as fully the crisis re-
| auires.
therefore now issue this my proclamation calling for
sixty thousand men 10 come promptly forward TO de-
end the State. They will be mustered into the service
OF the State for period of sixty days. but will be
quired TO only for so much Of the period of
ter as the safety of people and the honor OF our
| State may require
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people who want the heart to defend their SOIL their
| families and their resides are not worthy to be &C
| counted men.
Heed not the counses of evil.dsposed persons, if
kuca there be, in your midst. Show yourselves what
you area Free loyal spirited brave vigorous race.
Do not undergo the disgrace OF leaving youc defence
mainly to the citizens of other States.
In defending the soil of Pennsylvania contribu
ting to the support of National Gove nment, and
indicating our fidelity to the National cause.
L aluua hnrat AfnRa NoI
promptly all the calls made by the Federal Govern
nent and appeal TO you not to be unmindful that
the foe that strikes at the State strikes through
| desOla'ion at the life Of the Republic.
Our people pundered and driven from their homes
solely because OF their loyalty and fidelity to free ins
| tutions.
| People of Pennsylvania owe to you all MY facul-
ties, my labors my fel You to your country your
prompt and jealous services and efforts The time has
now come when we all stand or fall together in the
defence of State and in support of Government
Let dis barge our duty that posterty shall not
blush for Come heartily and cheerfuy to the
of noble Commonwealth Maintain, now, your honor
| and your freedom.
Given under my hand and the great seal of the State
at Harrisburg. this 26ti day Of June, A. D., 1862 and
| of the Commonwealth the S7th.
BY the Governor: A. G. CURTIN.
ELI SLITER Secretary Of the Commonwealth
FOSTER SENDING HIS TROOPS FROM sEwBkRN.
letter from Newbern, North Carolina, June IS,
says:
Assoon the intelligence reached Gen. Foster fIee's
advance he, on his responsibility, commenced ma
king arrangements for embarkng all his available forces
for Fortress Monroe, to be used by Gen. Die taking
Richmond or to assist in repelng the rebel invasion,
Dix might think proper. Our waters, since the
ception OF the news, have been black with moving
| masses Of troops, who have never been defeated.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Herald announces the death OF Admiral Fcotc OF
| the U. S. Navy.
The price of coal advanced dollar per ton in New
York in consequence of the invasion of Pennsylvania,
| and it is feared it will be much higher.
Gold was l4it in New York on the Goth. Exchange
| l57I@I5s. Middng cotton ranged from 65@67c.
The Tribune is in state of terrible trepdauon about
"the rebels coming North" 1t says the decisive bat
tie is at hand and eff Lee can CONQUER go be IT,"