. The history of the Civil War in America : comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, of the heroic deeds performed by armies and individuals, and of touching scenes in the field, the camp, the hospital, and the cabin . r intention of retreating, and to protect their rear in case of an attack,and hurried their main force precipitately towards Williamsport. Pro-tected by the mountain ridges, they reached that place in safety on Mon-day, the Oth, and Hagerstown on Tuesday, the 7th. General Meadeunfortunatel
. The history of the Civil War in America : comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, of the heroic deeds performed by armies and individuals, and of touching scenes in the field, the camp, the hospital, and the cabin . r intention of retreating, and to protect their rear in case of an attack,and hurried their main force precipitately towards Williamsport. Pro-tected by the mountain ridges, they reached that place in safety on Mon-day, the Oth, and Hagerstown on Tuesday, the 7th. General Meadeunfortunately did not discern during the 4th, that the enemy were * Few persons aro aware of the heroism which, during this whole terrible conflict, has been dis-played by the army correspondents to the public journals. In their eagerness to obtain information11 v have braved every danger of the battle-field. Mr. Wilkinson, of the New York Times, andhis colleague, Prank Henry, remained in tho farm-houso during the whole of this terrible can-nonade. C. C. Coffin, of the Boston Journal, whose letters, eve- the signature of Carlton,have excited universal admiration, and many other journalists, often exposed themselves to theheaviest tire of the field. Mr. Crounse, of tho New York Times, had his horse shot THE CAMPAIGN OF GETTYSBURG. 413 retreating en masse. Still more unfortunately, he had not an unweariedarmy in reserve for the pursuit. Forced marches, after that terrific threedays1 fight, were too much for human power to endure. Our cavalry,however, harassed Lees rear, and, in a brisk skirmish at Fairfield, severelyhandled the rebel Imbodens cavalry. The main National army, as soon as the retreat was discovered, pursuedas vigorously as possible, overtaking the rebel force on Sunday, the 12th,and found it strongly posted on the heights of Marsh Hun. The swollenwaters of the river promised to be an impassable barrier to their a careful reconnoissance on Monday, the 13t
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