Posted on 06/29/2023 6:03:08 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
Special Dispatch to the New-York Times.
HARRISBURGH, Sunday, June 28.
Our forces have slowly retired, and are now in and around the fortifications of Harrisburgh. The enemy is advancing slowly, and in all probability will soon commence an attack. Gen. SMITH has made proper disposition of his troops.
Throughout the day men have been coming to the defence of the city, in response to the Governor's proclamation. Among the number are a great many contrabands. They were all furnished with guns and ammunition, and sent across the Susquehanna.
Capt. BRISBANE. Chief of Cavalry, who was on a reconnaissance this afternoon, reports the rebel scouts to have been within three miles of our pickets.
The reports from the direction of York are very conflicting. An extra train was run to Philadelphia at 12, noon.
LATER. -- The enemy fired several shots from a position west of Oyster Point this afternoon, WHIT.
HARRISBURGH, Sunday, June 28.
The enemy is within four miles of our works, advancing.
The firing of the artillery is distinctly heard.
The troops are all in position, awaiting the attack.
The authorities feel confident of their ability to repulse the rebels.
A battle will probably take place before night.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, so far, is safe.
HARRISBURGH, Sunday, June 28 -- 1 o'clock P.M.
A conflict is now going on in this vicinity, and the cannonading can be heard here.
No particulars have yet been received.
HARRISBURGH, Sunday, June 28 -- 6 P.M.
The rebels are within three miles, and are throwing shells.
Our troops are within the intrenchments and will make a bold stand.
HARRISBURGH, Sunday, June 28 -- 8 P.M.
The bridge over the Susquehanna at Columbia is in flames.
HARRISBURGH, Sunday, June 28 -- Midnight.
The city, to-day, has been comparatively quiet,
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