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Bedford County (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
nts for the defence of the State. We learn there has been something of a panic among the people is the vicinity of Gettysburg and Emmetsburg, growing out of a rumor of the advance of a large rebel force eastward, with the probability of a battle near the old Gettysburg battle-ground. They are represented as sending off their stock and valuables, and hurrying along the pike. This panic is, of course, groundless, and doubtless grows out of the rumors of an immense force of rebels in Bedford county, which has proven to be altogether unfounded. General Wright's strong column must, ere this, have reached Winchester, and if the rebels at tempt to retain possesion of the Shenandoah Valley a desperate battle may be expected. Miscellaneous. President Lincoln was at Fortress Monroe on Sunday, and had an interview with General Grant, at the conclusion of which the President returned to Washington and the General returned to the front. The Detroit Tribune, of Saturday, st
Emmetsburg (Iowa, United States) (search for this): article 1
citizens to remove their furniture or other property. General Averill overtook the raiders beyond Connellsville, and, it is reported, "whipped them handsomely." At the last accounts they were retreating in the direction of Hancock, with General Averill still in pursuit. Governor Curtin has called the Pennsylvania Legislature together to make arrangements for the defence of the State. We learn there has been something of a panic among the people is the vicinity of Gettysburg and Emmetsburg, growing out of a rumor of the advance of a large rebel force eastward, with the probability of a battle near the old Gettysburg battle-ground. They are represented as sending off their stock and valuables, and hurrying along the pike. This panic is, of course, groundless, and doubtless grows out of the rumors of an immense force of rebels in Bedford county, which has proven to be altogether unfounded. General Wright's strong column must, ere this, have reached Winchester, and if th
Detroit River (Michigan, United States) (search for this): article 1
r the old Gettysburg battle-ground. They are represented as sending off their stock and valuables, and hurrying along the pike. This panic is, of course, groundless, and doubtless grows out of the rumors of an immense force of rebels in Bedford county, which has proven to be altogether unfounded. General Wright's strong column must, ere this, have reached Winchester, and if the rebels at tempt to retain possesion of the Shenandoah Valley a desperate battle may be expected. Miscellaneous. President Lincoln was at Fortress Monroe on Sunday, and had an interview with General Grant, at the conclusion of which the President returned to Washington and the General returned to the front. The Detroit Tribune, of Saturday, status, on trustworthy authority, that Jacob Thompson, in company with Messrs Clay and Holcombe, crossed the Detroit river, at Gross Isle, several days ago, and is now somewhere in the Western States. The latest gold quotation in New York is 258½.
Chambersburg, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 1
Potomac is engaged in an invasion or raid into Pennsylvania, which has been marked by the infamy of the deliberate destruction of the beautiful little town of Chambersburg, in the Cumberland Valley. It appears that the rebel cavalry, after withdrawing from the front of Martinsburg, moved up the Potomac and crossed the river at C very narrow at this point, and entered Pennsylvania.--Going through Mercersburg by a detour around Hagerstown, which was occupied by our forces. They entered Chambersburg on Friday morning.--Their number was estimated at forty thousand; but there is no reason to suppose the forces to be other than McCaussland's command. Only about five hundred entered Chambersburg. McCausland presented a requisition, signed by General Jubal Early, demanding the payment of $500,000. Before the demand could be compiled with the town was fired and nearly the whole of it was burned. Over two hundred and fifty houses in the heart of the town were consumed, with t
Mercersburg (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 1
ngaged in an invasion or raid into Pennsylvania, which has been marked by the infamy of the deliberate destruction of the beautiful little town of Chambersburg, in the Cumberland Valley. It appears that the rebel cavalry, after withdrawing from the front of Martinsburg, moved up the Potomac and crossed the river at Cherry run, a point about fifteen miles above Williamsport. They passed directly across Maryland, which is very narrow at this point, and entered Pennsylvania.--Going through Mercersburg by a detour around Hagerstown, which was occupied by our forces. They entered Chambersburg on Friday morning.--Their number was estimated at forty thousand; but there is no reason to suppose the forces to be other than McCaussland's command. Only about five hundred entered Chambersburg. McCausland presented a requisition, signed by General Jubal Early, demanding the payment of $500,000. Before the demand could be compiled with the town was fired and nearly the whole of it was
Cherry Run, W. Va. (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
it without palliation. Our loss in the assault was about 5,000, including prisoners captured. From Pennsylvania and Maryland. The rebel force on the Upper Potomac is engaged in an invasion or raid into Pennsylvania, which has been marked by the infamy of the deliberate destruction of the beautiful little town of Chambersburg, in the Cumberland Valley. It appears that the rebel cavalry, after withdrawing from the front of Martinsburg, moved up the Potomac and crossed the river at Cherry run, a point about fifteen miles above Williamsport. They passed directly across Maryland, which is very narrow at this point, and entered Pennsylvania.--Going through Mercersburg by a detour around Hagerstown, which was occupied by our forces. They entered Chambersburg on Friday morning.--Their number was estimated at forty thousand; but there is no reason to suppose the forces to be other than McCaussland's command. Only about five hundred entered Chambersburg. McCausland prese
Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
at is, briefly, the whole story, and it is well to accept it without palliation. Our loss in the assault was about 5,000, including prisoners captured. From Pennsylvania and Maryland. The rebel force on the Upper Potomac is engaged in an invasion or raid into Pennsylvania, which has been marked by the infamy of the deliberate destruction of the beautiful little town of Chambersburg, in the Cumberland Valley. It appears that the rebel cavalry, after withdrawing from the front of Martinsburg, moved up the Potomac and crossed the river at Cherry run, a point about fifteen miles above Williamsport. They passed directly across Maryland, which is very narrow at this point, and entered Pennsylvania.--Going through Mercersburg by a detour around Hagerstown, which was occupied by our forces. They entered Chambersburg on Friday morning.--Their number was estimated at forty thousand; but there is no reason to suppose the forces to be other than McCaussland's command. Only abo
G. W. Smith (search for this): article 2
Macon, that the people of Georgia share the reviving hopes of the army. The feeling in Atlanta has greatly improved, and men have learnt the virtue and value of downright fighting. The transportation of the Atlanta and West Point railroad has been ordered back to Atlanta, the Express and other companies have returned, and orders have been issued for an immense amount of bacon to be forwarded thither. General Hood evidently has not thought of evacuation; and the State troops, under General G. W. Smith, display the qualities of veterans, and are daily receiving large accessions to their numbers. They will constitute a small army in themselves, and as formidable for spirit and discipline as in numbers. Macon Items. Sixteen hundred of the Georgia militia started from Macon for Atlanta on Tuesday. The Telegraph says they made a fine appearance as they marched through the streets; were in the very best spirits, and appeared ready to meet the enemy in the defence of their home
Andrew Johnston (search for this): article 2
July 22. Our right is fully two miles in advance of the position it occupied previous to that engagement. The enemy has three batteries to the right of the Marietta road, between that and the Turner's ferry road, and a Parrott gun near General Johnston's old headquarters, on the Marietta road, which has thrown the principal shells that have fallen in the city. The enemy at present seem to be acting on the defensive, throwing up fortifications to hold his position preparatory to the inumber will go down to Atlanta each day during the week from this place. There is now a large force of militia at Macon, which, when sent to the front, will prove a valuable accession to our gallant army. His Excellency Governor Joseph E. Brown, Generals Joseph E Johnston, B, Bragg, Anderson, O Tennessee, Wayne and Illadman, were all in Macon on Sunday. A large number of wounded Yankees have arrived in Macon. A large number of prisoners also continue to arrive on every train.
Hood (search for this): article 2
verything seems to have changed in that State from the deepest despondency. General Hood seems to have brought the people to the liveliest exultation. This is a verviolence it was refused. He had already lost an arm. As an evidence of General Hood's determination to increase the strength and efficiency of the army, an ordewill be completed by Thursday, as they had nearly finished it on yesterday. General Hood remains quiet while they work at the bridges, for as we learn, he anticipateear of our army. We hear encouraging accounts of the force and condition of General Hood's command, and, with the help of a favoring Providence, believe that in no gproper means be used for the purpose. As effort on the part of the lion hearted Hood — a gigantic, terrible effort, 'tis true — has brought flanking to an end. He hars have been issued for an immense amount of bacon to be forwarded thither. General Hood evidently has not thought of evacuation; and the State troops, under General
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