courtesy of 'The Compiler'- "Our usually quiet town was kept in a high state of excitement all last week. Reports of the advance of the rebels upon us were brought in almost every day, but all proved untrue until Friday. On that day persons from Cashtown and vicinity reported having seen them in force. The 26th P. V. M. [Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia], Col. Jennings, was sent up the road, and when about three miles from town the rebel cavalry came upon them, captured some forty of the regiment. The balance got off, but at the time of writing [Saturday noon] we were not advised of their whereabouts.

At about 3 O'clock, sure enough, the rebel advance (cavalry) entered Gettysburg charging up Chambersburg Street at a rapid rate, in pursuit of a number of persons on horseback who were hurrying off down York street. They fired a few shots, and the pursued were halted. In a few moments they had entire possession of the town, and their guards around it. They assured the citizens that they would not harm them, and fears should be quieted. The advance consisted of about one hundred and fifty men - White's cavalry from Virginia.

In half an hour afterwards a brigade of infantry entered the town, Gen. Early in command. This brigade made up of Georgia troops, is variously estimated at from 2500 to 4000. We think the number was about midway between these two figures. Probably half of them quartered in town - in the Courthouse and on the pavements - the balance in the neighborhood. Their commander was a handsome man named General John Gordon who is a subordinate of General Early.

Gen. Early makes his demands from our borough officials. From a sketch made at the scene by H. Russell.

As soon as the rebels arrived they inquired of the stores, desiring to purchase boots, hats, &c. As the storekeepers had previously removed nearly all their goods, there was little left for the rebels. However, they secured a number of hundred dollars' worth, generally paying for them, but in their own kind of money, which is not regarded as of much value here.

They captured horses in the town and neighborhood, but we presume the number was small, as nearly everything in the shape of horseflesh had been taken away days before. They 'prossed' a number of barrels of whiskey, sugar, &c., receipting therefor - payment no doubt indefinite.

Their deportment was generally civil. Many of them courted conversation, and were not disposed to interfere with anybody for exercising the largest liberty of speech. In capturing horses, &c., they made no distinctions, Democrats and Republicans suffering alike."

- LATEST NEWS -

- 50,000 MILITIA CALLED UP -

- NEWS FROM HARRISBURG -

Harrisburg- The governor has called upon the state to complete the raising of 50,000 troops to gather in Harrisburg to meet the current emergency. General Darius Couch has been ordered to command the Department of the Susquehanna and will concentrate his troops in defense of the capital city. Defenses are being constructed on the west bank of the Susquehanna River above Camp Hill and are expected to be quite formidable. Rebel scouts have been spied as far north as Carlisle.

We consider our fortunes to be good as it was a brigade of considerate Georgia soldiers that entered our town and not the dreaded Louisiana cut-throats called "Tigers" that we hear so much about.

- TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION -

- AT EMMITSBURG, MD -
- LARGE PORTION OF TOWN DESTROYED -

On Monday night last, at about 10 o'clock, a fire broke out in our neighboring town of Emmitsburg, ten miles from this place, which was truly awful in its ravages. It commenced in the Livery establishment of Mssrs. Beams & Guthrie, and spread with such rapidity as to defy all efforts to stay it. Twenty-eight dwellings were destroyed, rendering homeless fifty-four families, numbering in the aggregate one hundred and eighty-nine persons. These have been cared for in various ways. A large proportion have been accommodated at the Sisterhood; the Hall in town is full, whilst all having spare room have freely given it to the homeless. A ruffian named Eli Smith has been arrested and confined in Frederick jail, on suspicion of having been the incendiary.

- DEATH OF GEORGE SANDOE -

For those townspeople who experienced the shock of a rebel army in Gettysburg yesterday, it has been truly a day of excitement and despair. George Sandoe was shot and killed by Rebels soon after the arrival of the Confederate forces in the borough's streets. He and several others who had just completed preparations to join their regiment were spotted by an armed group of Confederates who hailed them and called upon their surrender. George and his comrades sped away with the Confederates in pursuit but to no avail. They did not escape without injury. Poor Sandoe was shot and fell by the roadside a mile south of town. His body has been recovered and will be buried in the family plot of the town cemetery tomorrow.

- NOTICE -

J. Fahnestock has announced that due to the current crisis, he has had to liquidate much of the merchandise from his general goods store. The Confederate intruders of yesterday "carried off" much of his supplies and the payment in sums of Virginia Bank Notes has not set well with the store owners.

Dr. J.W.C. O'Neal is now accepting new patients at his office on Baltimore Street.

-TRAIN THROWN FROM TRACKS-

Catastrophe Averted

"On Wednesday evening the train on the Gettysburg Railroad ran over a cow, a short distance this side of Swift Run, and threw the engine, tender, and most of the cars, off the track. The rails were torn up several rods and the engine considerably damaged, but strange to say, no one was seriously injured - two persons only receiving slight scratches."

- EAGLE HOTEL -

Proprietors of the Eagle Hotel on Chambersburg Street have announced the latest improvements in the hotel with the installation of oil lamps in every room and the new tavern and restaurant now serving meals in the first floor lounge. Every attempt has been made to satisfy the needs of the traveler and businessman.

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