{"id":4705,"date":"2013-06-27T11:14:58","date_gmt":"2013-06-27T16:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/?p=4705"},"modified":"2013-07-09T10:05:30","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T15:05:30","slug":"latest-news-by-telegraph-the-impending-battle-of-gettysburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/2013\/06\/27\/latest-news-by-telegraph-the-impending-battle-of-gettysburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News By Telegraph: The Impending Battle of Gettysburg"},"content":{"rendered":"

By the mid-nineteenth century, newspapers were\u00a0beginning to regularly use\u00a0information passed through the telegraph for news stories.\u00a0It was not unusual for some breaking stories to contain misinformation, but that must have been a minor inconvenience compared to the benefit of receiving news within 24 to 48 hours of its occurence.<\/p>\n

News by telegraph took on new importance during the Civil War as families on the home front tried to keep up with battles and track their loved ones troop movements. Locally, the Daily Democrat and News<\/em> printed a section, Latest News By Telegraph,<\/em> every day. It was\u00a0filled with the war news\u00a0received overnight.<\/p>\n

In honor of the 150th<\/sup> Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1 \u2013 3, 1863) we are copying\u00a0the Latest News By <\/i>Telegraph<\/em> published on July 1, 1863.<\/p>\n

Since June 27th<\/sup> the telegraph had carried reports of rebel troops moving around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and retreating. Union troops were on the move as well. They would\u00a0collide at Gettysburg, PA.<\/p>\n

The information below is reprinted from the original newspaper:<\/p>\n

The <\/i>Herald has the following:<\/i><\/address>\n
Columbia via Lancaster, June 30<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 By rebel information we learn that the enemy is falling back along the entire line. The city of York was evacuated last night or early this morning. Gen Early is reported to have carried off a vast amount of money and stores.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Deserters from the rebel army say the rebels are concentrating for a great battle with Meade, but this is not believed by those in official stations.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is reported that there is a large rebel force opposite McCall\u2019s Ferry. Deserters from York say they heard this spoken of by some of Early\u2019s officers. This is the movement against Philadelphia.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is believed that Meade has retaken Hanover Junction.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All along the line of the Susquehanna above and below here, pickets are stationed in sufficient force to prevent a crossing.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is hoped Longstreet\u2019s pontoon train accompanies his troops to McCall\u2019s Ferry.<\/i><\/address>\n

\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

[Special to the Times]<\/i><\/address>\n
Headquarters Army Potomac,<\/i><\/address>\n
June 30 \u2013 8 P.M.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I am just in from the front. The rebel force which made the raid on the Baltimore & Ohio R.R. consisted of Stuart\u2019s whole force. Monday night they arrived at Westminster, threw out strong pickets and shot two citizens trying to escape.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Early in the morning Gen. Griggs attacked Stuart and drove him from Westminster to Hanover, Pa.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 During this A.M. Gens. Fitz Patrick and Castor drove Stuart from Hanover, after a splendid fight, and are still pursuing him, his force going towards Gettysburg and part towards York.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 During the day Gen. Buford drove a rebel regiment of infantry out of Gettysburg, who retired in a northeasterly direction.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is reported that the rebels borned\u00a0Cashtown, Pa., yesterday.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was repaired last night. The bridge on Piney Run has been restored and the train which left this morning for Frederick and Harper\u2019s Ferry has gone through without interruption.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The telegraph was repaired in half an hour after rebels disappeared, and in a few hours the bridge track was laid and the rails replaced.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The rebel cavalry which yesterday attacked a company of the 1st<\/sup>\u00a0Delaware at Westminster and drove them towards this city, was doubtless the advance guard of Fitzhugh Lee\u2019s cavalry leading\u00a0the way across the country through Baltmore county, to enable them to join the main rebel army in the vicinity of York and Gettysburg.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The signal pickets put 20 miles out announced a movement in the neighborhood of Westminster of a large cavalry force undoubtedly Fitzhugh Lee\u2019s, which crossed the Potomac on Sunday.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is hoped they were intercepted by Pleasonton\u2019s cavalry, who were sent in pursuit.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
Harrisburg, June 30<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A citizen of Carlisle, who left there at 11 o\u2019clock today, arrived here this P.M., states that infantry, 40,000 strong, with 40 pieces of artillery, left this morning for Gettysburg. On his way he met nothing but Cavalry pickets.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 During the stay of the rebels they occupied barracks and grounds and most of the prominent buildings which were vacant. The citizens were compelled to furnish rations so far as their means would admit.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 During yesterday the rebel officers appeared uneasy for fear their trains would be destroyed, which were in the rear.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One hundred prisoners arrived at Carlisle which the rebels captured at Gettysburg, and were robbed of their boots and shoes and all other valuables, after which they were left to go home barefooted as best they could.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The rebel officers stated that they did not design to burn the barracks, as they intended to return, but at 3 P.M. a loud explosion occurred in that direction, and it is believed that they were blown up.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Private property was generally respected, but shoe and drug stores were cleared out. Some paid for the goods in green backs and a few in gold and silver.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is believed that the main body of the rebel army is in the neighborhood of Shippensburg. They all stated that their destination was Harrisburg, but thought it probable that they might be compelled to fight the Army of the Potomac before accomplishing their object.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The danger to Pennsylvania and the North is still imminent, everything depending upon an encounter between Lee and Meade. If our army should be defeated we have no hope except in large armies to be raised in the North. No efforts should be spared to hurry forward large military organizations everywhere. <\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
Lancaster, Pa, June 30<\/i><\/address>\n
[Special to <\/i>Tribune]<\/address>\n
\u00a0<\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The rebels have fallen back ten miles from Harrisburg.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gen Couch and staff crossed the Susquehanna and occupied the south bank of the river. Meade occupies Hanover and York to-night, cutting the rebel lines in two.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The rebels are rapidly concentrating in the interior.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pleasonton makes great havoc in the rear of the enemy\u2019s trains.<\/i><\/address>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A great battle is thought to be imminent. The rebels must fight on Meade\u2019s ground or disastrously retreat.<\/i><\/address>\n

 <\/p>\n

We now know, the great battle was no longer imminent, but raging on the hot summer fields at Gettysburg.<\/p>\n

Nearly 94,000 Union troops and 72,000 Confederate troops met during those three days. The Union losses totalled 3,155 killed, 14,531 wounded, and 5,369 captured\/missing. Confederate losses were 4,708 killed, 12,693 wounded, and 5,830 captured\/missing.<\/p>\n

(posted by Amy D.)<\/em><\/p>\n

For more Gettysburg telegraph reports, please click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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