Chambersburg, June 3. --The First Pennsylvania Regiment, under
Col. Yohe, arrived here from
Baltimore this evening.
This makes eleven full regiments at this point.
Capt. Kennedy, the commander of the
Union Home Guards, of
Williamsport arrived here to-day, and asks for a forward movement of troops in that direction.
Capt Kennedy reports that
Allen's regiment of Virginia infantry left on Friday night, taking with them their two brass field-pieces.
The ford opposite
Williamsport is guarded by a company of dragoons, and all the crossings above
Harper's Ferry are guarded by cavalry, except that at Sheppardstown.
He confirms the report of the skirmish on Saturday between his company and the Virginians, and he believes that three of the enemy were wounded.
When the Virginians retreated they burned a bridge crossing a creek between
Williamsport and
Falling Waters, in Virginia.
The bridge at Sheppardstown, across the
Potomac at that point, is mined, and ready to be blown up. Twenty-five Union men reached
Williamsport last night, having been driven out of
Virginia.
The troops will make a forward movement very soon.
Brigadier General Thomas, of the regular army, has arrived, and will lead the advance brigade.
The first movement will be made direct to
Hagerstown.
McMullen's Rangers have been assigned to lead the forlorn hope, supported by the
Scott Legion.--The latter regiment is attached to
General Thomas' brigade.
News received from
Sharpsburg, Maryland, by a person arrived here, states that the Virginians have sent over 500 sick back to
Winchester, the prevailing disease being smallpox and diarchies
The general belief is that
Harper's Ferry will be evacuated.
The troops are evidently loading cars and wagons with baggage, as it preparing for a move.
