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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03

vIcKsBuAG.-A Tennessee soldier, now sharing the
gories and hardshps of the defence of the Queen City
of the West, writes interesting letter to the Knox.
vile Register from which make extracts. The
letter is dated Vicksburg, June 18th
The enemy calculate strongly on starving us into a
cspitulatiop in fact, it is their hobby but if they
could get glimpse of commssary they would
speedily Danish that dea for while at least What
know, have right to assert, aud that is simply that
we have several months supply on hand yet and when
that is exhausted the men express willingness to eat
mule meat and sugar. for which purpose the former is
now being fattened, and of the latter we have the
greatest abundance.
T ough small individual myself, must say that
would be much better satisfied if little more room was
allowed US to navigate in This way OF being restricted
to space of three miles by two, does not accord with
the feelings or desires of who has enjoyed such ex
panse as the mountains of Tennessee afford. Take
it as you H. this is to say the least, warm place
No alarm need be felt for Vicksburg. We lack moth
ing whatever The best sanitary arrangements are CON-
pete prevent pestence either from dead animals or
from th the city beng cleAnsed regularly nothing OF
that kind need be feared. With abundance to eat
good water the possessing the utmost confidence
in their officers and vice What more could be
desired by the most luke-waIm and weak kneed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
The Stock of Cotton.

We have no means Of either verifying or contradict
ing the statements made in article OF the New York
Economist with regard to large amounts of cotton
said TO be purchased for Yankee and English houses
SEEING that the cotton now remaining in the Con-
fed racy is counted upon As great fund OF wealth.
tor this couutry becomes interesting inquire Whethr
t is not stealing quietly away from US and becoming
uud in the hands Of enemies aud ssrangerL Here Is
the statement OF the Economist;
very large proportion OF he cotton crop is now
virtually the property of Northern aud European ma
Gsctuler aud specuAtOrs. Some OF Northern cor
oratons have already through Southern agents equally
nte ested in the speculation with themselves, bought
yely considerable amounts OF cotton 10 the interior OF
he South to be delivered the conclusion Of peace
rhey have bought il at merely nominal rates, and will
some day rea ze upon perhaps three times the pur-
chase value. The same is equally, or, perhaps to s
extent OF English spectators, who have I'M
mense stocks Of cotton in the South nomnay in the
possession Of the Southern agents. IL would DC unsafe
conclude that the speculative buyers OF this property
M al ouce throw their purchases the market at the
opening Of the ports and thereby depreciae prices
Men who can buy far IN advance OF delivery are mostly
hUse who afford hold their stock for the most adj
vauageous market and these arseeng cotton sPecula-
Lo, may be trusted make the highest possible price,
be their sales Effected early late. For the above,
inoug many reasons, think that tho who imag ne
that cotton viii sell aucb below zoe per pound, during
tie ue1t seven Years will lind they have wrongly est
mated probabilities.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
,ne REBELS OCCUPY Yosk WITHOUT RESISTANCE.

HARRISBURG, June 27-The rebels occupied York
at O'Clock this afternoon. No resistance made by
our troops The regiments OF Colonies Thomas and
Prick are known to be safe York is 10 miles from
Columbia
Az o'clock TO day, skirmish took place at Serrus
Gap eleven miles from where the Pennsylvania railroad
crosses the Susquehanna river We had four men killed
in the SIX rmish. Sterrts Gap is eighteen miles from
Harrisburg.
The people from all parts of the State are promptly
responding to the Governors proclamation of yester
day.
The excitement here is most intense. The streets
are crowded with citizens and strangers who
ing out by thousands defend the city The gCate.t
harmony d>good feeling prevail each endeavoring
to do all he to assist in redeeming the State ald
country.
Adj Gen. Ru sell issued order this afternoon that
arms should be given to all citizens application at the
Arsenal When it became known at least 900 persons
made applications for weapons Most Of the men who
had arms were formed into companies aud marched
across the river.
HARRIsBURG, June 27-Midnght Information has
been received that the Confederate force which
Sterrits Gap at o'clock this afternoon, has arrived in
front Of Duncannon the ulction of the Susquehanna
aud Juniata rivers. In that event the Pennsylvania
Central will be cut.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
The Yolnnteer NaYY.

The "Tacony," which, aceOrdirg.to Yankee accounts,
vas burnt By her own crew before they seized the u
cutter Gushing, little sail vessel with single
gun Nevertheless, she committed 6 ca havoc among
she Yankee shipping, burning a many as twelve YES
ses in a single day. She was lively little craft, and
tits thousand pities that the officers and who
uanlled her with srch effect did succeed in hold
ing possession of the Gushing. The rfOrnances Of
tue Tacouy come in good time to stimulate efforts In
behalf of the Yolunteer Navy. Her single gun made
her hawk in the bArn-yard Of mercantile shipping
We Ough TO have hundreds of such hawks, aud will, if
our people second promptly and properly the move
ncut for a Volunteer Navy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
OCCUPATION OF CARLISLE.

HARRISBURG, June 27.-Carlisle occupied about
10 o'clock this morning by the rebels. At II o'clock
they were three miles this SIDE aud still advancing Our
cavalry force which has been watching their movements
is gradually retiring.
The enemy have line Of pickets extending from Car
Isle to Gettysburg They moving in this direction
in three columns.
The State authorities in telegraphic commu cs-
ton at IL O'clock, but the appearance OF the enGmys
column is hourly looked for.
What has remained of the government archives are
now being packed up for shipment.
The Susquehanna is rapidly rising, which will destroy
all the fords.
PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-General Smith, commanding
the troops the opposite side of the river considers
his position impeguable. There is much excite
ment here as there was when the rebels first entered
Hagetown. The greatest fear is that the railroad and
other bridges across the river will be destroyed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03

dim AIossh gSi'S a. ' Confederate pope Aaaa Y,
Without, IN u,s ioast inPai.ios nv nv ,aIahi
:; ,hsre she must looS to' ' ,uatons OF
-.h;ob che t,aI Stand 10 n'FN ae future. She will
ssvs no ped s Osu! WIH capitalists in England, when
.h comes 10 negotiate with them respect to future
,o.os this Act OF retaliation upon mereiess eneay-
Tb.y will esteem not only act of justice, but the
failure to do it. crime. As to the North, we presume
M. has learned b. this ms TO treat with Indifference
.as. contempt any estimate they mas put upon her
yo,d faith or solgency.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
TIE INVASION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, June PA special despatch to { e
Bulletin, dated Hanover Junction. 9th, says:
About o'clock Friday afternoon our cavalry left
Gettysburg the rebels entered The telegraph ope
rator postmaster and escaped Before
leaving, train of thirteen freight cars with Col
Jennings supplies, 10 this side Of the bridge
at the edge of the town. The bridge and train at
terwards destroyed by the rebels Three members OF
the Philadelphia City Troop and the same number Of
our infantry, are reported captured.
On Friday light the rebels encamped on Wolfs farm,
a mile and a half from this side Of the town. The
force represented to be 5000 strong, with arti
cry.
Gen. Robinson is in command. At midnight their
pickeis were ear Oxford.
All the rolling stock Of the Gettysburg and Hanover
Railroad has been removed
The cars which were destroyed belong to the Penn
sylvania Central Railroad.
On Thursday night the rebel encampment extended
from Eastown to Fayetteville.
The editor of the Gettysburg Star captured and
it il reported that one scout was shot.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03

MATTERS MENPHsAn intelligent LADY, resident OF Mem
pills. turning with her relatives In city, gives
items that down trodden city She Mem
pills h. At that tim, there but Federal reg
inent The city, KEEP. thee for the purpose forcing the c
into obedience by administer the Yankee oath Il ag
defenceless citizens She represents the Yankee officials
greatly discouraged by Grants late failures Yankee Colonel
remarked In her that the go Veks-
would In all probability terminate the lie said that
should Grant fail capture vckburg and his be broken
and demoraEed ali hope for the Union would be exac
that farther prosecution Of the would be unnecessary
the contrary should the FEDERAL forces succeed In capturing
fcksburg he the would be
he evidence 10 Just the belief that the rebe would
lay down their AIMS Altogether, the Of the "Union"
looked almost hopeles- Columbus (GG) Sun, June 2Th
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
STILL LATER.

HARRISBURG, June 27-5 p. M.-The rebel column
under Gen Early which was at Gettysburg yesterday,
reached the Northern Central Railroad few minutes
after IL o'clock to day. at point between York and
Hanover junction. The wires cut and furth r
news of their movements is known up to the present
time
despatch from York states that the rebels are in
force at Abbottstowu, village fourteen miles from
there.
The column which passed through Carlisle this morn
log now in Kingston, thirteen miles from here They
have met with no opposition yet As they approach
nearer Harrisburg, their movements will be slOw and
cautious.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
INSTRUCTIONS OF THE CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT TO
| ITS AGENTS ABROAD.
correspondent OF the New York Tribune, writing
inltan, juno 2lth communicates the following:

inston, June 94h, communicates the following:
The information gave you last week cncernng conference
the representatives. Of the Con ederate Government
ha fully confirmed by late malls The correspondence just
Ceved states that Mers Mason and sde having exhausted
success have determined to assert it. dependence
gds its relaii with other In such way make
recognt necessary to the interests Of Foreign Powers
without alternating their good Will
tay Of ate at Mchmoud TO the agents Of the Conf
abroad instructions 10 communicate TO the principal
The interests and wishes Of the Condera "a
said are TO cultivate anicsble with Powers Of The
benefits Of free commercial industrial social
with Sesoutb But VII 10 this the wamsst
thy with tie nations Old World and Invite il 70
wealth Of the must forget that there
tain dates intimately connected with It's safety and dignity when
Il would wrong ignore overlook such are
du les imposed BY the presence Of the European Con-
su all over tie Southern Confederay These gentlemen have
been since the beginning placed position which,
the very nature Of tungs eonced Eh the rights with
the existence Of the couedeacy and although generality
Of cases they hsve and WISDOM Il has been
mpos for them avoid obyng instructions proceeding
country with which al and bearing sometimes
Of an influence hostile ard t. indep endence.
pu, end to this anomalous things says
re overnm mt has decided that foreign Oonsu
would only be recognized In the capacity OF naval agents. whose
duties should be simply confined 10 the transactions resulting
the arrival and clearance OF vesse and TT cir
will that In doing this the Confederate Govern
the foreign Oonsu Of thec leg innate duties
but prevents thin only ON exercising certain other assumed
diplomatic functions ieh the condition in which they
The note concsdeS by stating that foreign cabinets
this MEASURE indicating Intent the
the Confederate Government resent In the rsuA
It's re, gnon by Them, but simply eP dieaed by piu-
Foreign conu 10 the South receiving their
nom country where they adverse
maintenance the Independence Of the cOnederacy has
deemed altogether wise and polite put end au
exercised thereby the right and power Of the
The note hs the eht Of protection foreign residents will be
exercised by the Confederate Government and through
Gus state Of thngs by receiving Of nations
This note am informed has been Mess Mason and
sBde with instructions TO communicate 1t to all the European
Cabinets.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
THE oaarAIeN IN pRNrsa LvANIA.

The following summary Of. news is taken from Bal
timOre paper of the 2sth of June;
We learn from Frederick that that place was fully
occupied yesterday morning by troops, as well as all
the surrounding country
We have a despatch from the headquarters of the
Army Of the Potomac, stating that General Hookers
column is in motion, and will be the front
and north of Baltimore. The late heavy rains have
made the roads so bad that the movements
rily very slow,
Gen. Schenck yesterday afternoon received des-
patch from Gen. Couc' stating that the rebel force at
Gettysburg numbered live thousand men.
1t is reported upon what to be good authority,
that Gen A. p Hills corps crossed the river at Williams
port on Friday morning. If that be the case the whole
Of the rebel army is this side Of the Potomac.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
FRoM MIDDLE TENNESSEE.

The Atlanta Appeal of the 27hu says there's doubt Of the
that very active movements proges, Middle Tennes
see Passengers who LEFT the army early hour last Friday
morning the general opinion that Rsscsns
eng whole force, with view give battle letter dated
June GOTH sys generally believed that
s advsn ing to attack Bragg, and adds:
RepOrs reach US m oyer the border Of recent reinforce
the Federal army and the mpre
GRAMS having perhaps through his
system espionage learned the recent FEDERAL raid into
Knoxville has determined this the best Braggs
posor and in that way Go thing relieve per
peKiiies at ycksburg.
On Wedn's lay Bates and Ldde bgades attacked at
Hooyer and Liberty Gaps by bEgades Of the
Our fought the enemy with desperate yaor until their
munion supplies exhausted and pelle 10 fall
back Ben Bates holding Hoovess Gap and Ldden
Tending the Liberty Gap Many valuable Off lost 10
Lddes brigade In Bates brigade learn that Major Fred
Csybrooke, Of the Q0 Tennessee killed As
have received PARTICULAR st OF the casualties II Is
reported by passengers romTuahoma that the loss In Ldde
brigade will not exceed eytnty hundred The
lois In Datess brigade Is net known.
This current the streets yesterday that roo
at these gsps surprised by the enemy
their inability hold them In check Various other
put ward, but likely that men, with exhaust.
ed ammunition and eontendlog against vry superior force
could not hold the position AID fell back Bebucke Station
1t report that fighting going all day yesterday
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
1yAcuArIoN OF M,coNNsLLsRuEe

PaILADRLPHIA, June 27.-A despatch from Neon
nelsburg says: A destructive raid made through
the lower part of this county yesterday by body of
imbodens men. They paid no respect to any kind OF
property whatever and what they could carry away
they destroyed These bands of plunderers are more
to be feared along the roads than the regular rebel
aImy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
HARVEST TN.ssnE-A corrsspandent Of the Atlanta APP

HARVEST TNSERE-A correspondent OF the Atlanta APP
cal, writing from shebyvie Tenn says:
This harvest tina Ia Middle Tennessee. You what Of
the this section OF Slater The "odest nh bant
says the wheat crop better. conversed yesterday
with several farmers Of judgment AMI they told the
crop throughout this section would twenty bushels
The grain large and well maured having almost
all the casualties that bea the wheat Gen Polk having
II harvested there Is scarcity Of labor Deachmens
soldiers sn out In direction TO gather frat the soldiers
crop and h'n the etEets TLis 10 highly commendabe In
number instances regiments have been
@And OF their field officers. They cutting shocking and
threshng grain OF The stat Of life need be lost General
Pok giving all the assistance that needed 10 gathering in and
saving the entire crop 10 this section.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
rur ATTACK ON JESNIyGs' RlGluKNr.

PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-A special despatch to the
Bulletin dated York, June 81 P. NJ +, says:
"NothiDg hrs been heard yet Of Colonel Jennings
regiment The attack on them commenced about three
o'clock yesterday afternoon, by large cavalry force
and continued up to the last advces The loss is not
known, but it is reported that number were taken
prisoners.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
TuH BALTIMORE REBELS "A correspondent OF the Philadelphia


T BALTIMORE Rebels "A correspondent OF the Philadelphia
Press Who Sunday yted the great Cathedral Of Archbishop
Kendck, In Baltimore, reports the following
The commenced 10 read CT the prayer the whtle
congregation kneeRg devouty 1--WE pray, thee oh God, that
thou wilt bless all those that live here on earth in ia that thou
bless holy Church, give strength and power lilly
Fsher Plus TX that he prevail all liz enemies
pray Theeat this word started from their knees many
reny the most deyout the silks OF TIE ladies rushing and
their respenden ewelry rejecting by Its In the light
the Windows they from their knees
ting posture They knew Whist this phrase about commit
them 10, for they hsd often heard It before.
voice Of the Archbishop continued - that thou woulds
bless President OF these Uued stae' give hin strength
wisdom direct the aA OF the nation" 4e The prayer pre-
ceeded invoke the blessing upon the Governor Maryland
resumes, ave pray for the suls OF the faithful
parted" this the whole congregation again upon their
knees remain until the close II is due say ihs
corned ucipsly to the most srsocra c
the ladies' The humber OF the congregat and the M
generally continued u,on Bonded knee from beginning end
the Archbishop hiss rebuked H. 10 not poss bic
say With such open and aigan insults Ia the lie places
worst any nder that the Rebels should
dial eceptlOn upon their approach to my Msrysndw
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
. aaIhdn hl9snslH,4
, n,I.i. M hsents Ke hnrki

and NON, ~
r 10. 90 d, crisis Of events we ought
...s,u however We may be griered TO zee
Government left TO face aud deal wiv- the solemn
emergency OF the hour II the administration, which
has disappointed so many legitimate hopes-whch has
wasted so much treasure Of loyal strength and faith
and wealth and valor, cannot fulfill he simple first
duty of governmental, with all its armies and all its
resources il cannot the soil Of the strongest States
in the Union from the degradation OF an armed oecu-
patton II is time that we should look things fully in the
lace end know precisely what have to anticipate in
the future The spirit the energy the devotion If tie
people have long enough given to incapacty and sci
hshness and bludest folly the "ampe scope and verge
enough" they need Sooner or laer the army of lions
mast ascertain whether it is is rot by asses and
accept the results of the discovery There can be no
better time than the present learu the TRUTH be it
never 50 bitter or so full Of peril
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
COMMUNICATION WITH HANOVER STOPPED.

HANOVER JUNCTION, June 81, p NJ. = Teegraphic
communication with Hanover stopped half hour since
The inference is that the rebels there. There is no
alton between here and that place by which to ascer
tain the fact.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
THE NATTER STANDS.


Taking It all In ALL the defeat thorough and
All join In the most tesm oniss as to the
conducto the brigade commanders and
General Elliott, who commanded Affairs more than v
else during entire two fighting
Is deserving OF and receives plauds from
the Of all the commands CCooe hcReynolds proved HIM
self wotnyo all confidence military leader In his
Berryvie and his defence Of the Colonel
endeared himself to his command BY the tenacly with which
stood his and shared vita pryaons OF captivity
he captured alb ut four miles from Winchester
Monday morning Speaking Of Colonel Lee reminds
he 18th COnnectcu regiment which
nine hundred and to-day thirty
commissioned officers s sterMaior Henry
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-03
7HE TWO NyAsloXs-A CONTRAST.

The New York World thus draws the contrast be.
tween the Yankee invasion at the Sou h. and the Con.
federate invasion at the North:
The organs Of the administration are beginning 10
dir cover that the mLerabe scoundres who devote
themselves 10 burning de1ncecss towns aud robbing
nOr-cOmbatautl at the South, curSrg the cause
which they paid to serve. The man must be blind
indeed who does not that the contrast which these
vilanies establish between own invasion Of the
South and the rebel invasion Of the North is one of
the most effective blows that have yet been struck by
the administration at the hopes OF the Union. Il Is
childish to attempt to parry this blow by appealing TO
the destruction OF ships at by the rebel priva
tees The laws aud usages of civilized war which utterly
forbid the seizure OF private property land permit
private property to be seised at ship belonging
10 private citizens is the lawful prize of becerent
commodore; but belligeent Major General who takes
possession Of the silver spoons Of private citizen is
simply thief The vessels which are burned at sea by
the Alabama tho Tacony those "char cred ibernes'
whom Mr.. Weies makes free of the Atlantic, the
property by the laws of war; of those who burn them
and would be adudged to be by the courts carried
into neutral port. But 1t would be hard 10 find any
court which would confirm the right of cavalry colo
mel to chop up silver salvers with an axe in order to
cram them into his hols ers which would convey to
a negro corporal the ieesmpe of the houses which be
burns the heads Off women aud children by the or
der Of his whitefaced bat back.hearted commander.
hneu NC uu NcI LIee rttallatlng upon tue ihrInefs
of Pennsylvania all that Hunter has inflicted upon tho
planters of Georgia and Carolina when rapine and
set in the captured towns OF the North the
iDrral carnival to which they have been invited in the
South, them and not til then, may call upon the
world to witness that the officers aud soldiers OF the
Shareholders REBELLION really as reckless of human
y and Of decency the officers and soldiers Of liberty
and the Union In the meantime It is the solemn duy
of who respects himself and his country It's
present honor and its future fame to protest. with ak the
power that God has given him. against ofpoicy
which saps the foundation of hopes and makes
very name "hissng and repIOach" amOrg the ma
tions.