Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-05

chester. He says: Sergeant Torrey of Go. B, bearing the state flag took it from its staff and put 1t under his blouse and has it safely with him. Too much honor cannot be given him.
 Capt Charles F. Arms of this town, late of the Twentieth regiment has left to assume the position of acting as- sistant adjutant general on the staff of Brig. Gen. Harland.
 Admiral Foote's Funeral. July 1, 1S63-The remains of the late Rear Admiral Andrew Hull Foote were taken from New York to New Haven on Monday afternoon. On Tues day the remains lay in state in the hall of the state house and afterwards the funeral services were held at the Cen ter church, with burial In the cemetery on Grove street. The body was at tended to the grave by long pro cession of military and marines.
 Army of the Potomac on the Move.
 The enrolment in Stonington includes 174 names.
 The Baltimore American says that Gen. Meade, so soon as he took com mand of the Army of the Potomac, is- sued orders for a general movement and in q few hours relieved both Bal timore and Washington of all present fear of rebel invasion.
 An officer on Gen. Augur's staff from before Port Hudson writes: We have made two assaults on the works and have been repulsed with terrible loss, but we are sure of taking the place.
 The new steamer City of New Lon- don made her first appearance in our waters yesterday and was visited by many citizens.
 Lee temporarily Checked.
 July ?. 1S63.-The movement of Lees grand army of invasion seems. at last to have received at least temporary check The active movement of Gen. Meade, the new commander of the fective dashes of Pleasantan's and Buford's cavalry have caused the rebels to draw in their struggling de- taehments, for the purpose doubtless of meeting the great shock of arms which cannot much longer be delayed. If Lee is defeated in the impending bat tie, the fate of his aggressive move ment will be sealed If on the con- trary our forces suffer a reverse, no disaster will follow which may not be retrieved by the energetic efforts of the loyal states The rebel forces are while our own army is believed to be fully equal in point of numbers.
 State Bonds of $f 1000, 900.
 The bids for $1,0O0, 900 Connecticut state bonds sold the issue at premiums of from 12 to 15 per cent. The Sea mans Bank for Savings of New York City gets $900. 900 at 112 to 115.
 The New London bank have de- clared dividends as follows: Union, percent: Bank of New London, 5 per cent; Whaling bank, 1 per cent Savings Bank. 3 per cent.
 Shower of Shells.
 July 3, 1s63.-The Vicksburg citizen of the 18th and 23rd says that for 28 days an incessant shower of shells has rained upon the city The lowest es- timate places the number at 1000. While working off the paper a 13-inch shell passed through the office, shatter ing the cases.
 First News From Gettsburg.
 July 4, 1S63.-An official dispatch was received at Washington yesterday afternoon from Gen. Meade at Gettys- burg saying: The enemy attacked me about 4 D. m. this day and after one of the severest contests of the war was repulsel at all points
 A dispatch dated headquarters Army of the Potomac says: The contest on Wednesday was desperate and unre- hitting. terminating at sundown. Dur ing the early part of the day our forces failed to make any impressio on on the rebels, when Siclles arrived and turned the tide of battle. The enemy made the attack. It was terrific and they threw their whole force into it, but were finally repulsed with great slaughter. Gen. Meade was in front experimenting operations.