Posted on 07/31/2024 6:37:22 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
HARRISBURGH, Penn., Saturday, July 30
The most experienced men at this post are now convinced that the invasion of the State is by a large force, composed of some of the best troops of Gen. LEE's army.
It is also believed that the invasion is of a character too gigantic to be regarded any longer as a mere raid.
The telegraph operator at Shippensburgh has left, and the presumption is that the rebels have thrown out strong advanced parties in that direction.
Since 3 o'clock this morning, we have had no communication with Chambersburgh.
At that hour the rebels entered the place and now hold possession of it.
Major-Gen. COUCH is at Carlisle directing the necessary means of defence, the details of which cannot of course be alluded to.
The presumption is, however, that Gen. COUCH will be able to offer a stern resistance to any advance that may be made by the rebels in this direction.
HARRISBURGH, Saturday, July 30 -- 11 1/2 o'clock.
An immense town meeting is now being held in the Court-house, and the people are enrolling themselves for the defences of the city.
Adjutant-Gen. RUSSELL has just issued an order, which is posted on the newspaper bulletin boards, to the effect that arms will be issued to all reliable citizens.
HARRISBURGH, Penn., Saturday, July 30.
Gov. CURTIN has just issued the following proclamation:
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, HARRISBURGH, Penn., July 30.
To the People of Harrisburgh:
The enemy have once more entered Pennsylvania.
They occupied Chambersburgh at 3 o'clock this morning with cavalry and artillery.
A few hours will develop their force and intentions.
It is possible their movements may be directed against this city.
In view of such a contingency, I, therefore, call upon the people of Harrisburgh and vicinity to organize at once to defend
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News from Washington – 6-7
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Yesterday was the 160th anniversary of the Battle of the Crater, and no news the day after?
There will be a day’s delay. “Springing the Mine Under the Rebel Works” will be a lead story tomorrow.
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