The Situation of Affairs

Last week we announced that the rebels were about to invade Pennsylvania, since which time the most intense excitement has prevailed throughout the country. The rumors and accounts are, however, so conflicting that it is almost impossible to give a correct statement of the true position of affairs. But it is an established fact, that the invasion of Pennsylvania did take place. A rebel cavalry force of some 2,500 advanced upon and took possession of Chambersburg, extending their pickets about six miles on this side. They remained there several days, and during their stay they ordered the merchants to open their stores, when they helped themselves to such articles as they fancied; paying for the same in rebel script. On leaving the place on Wednesday, they took with them all the medicines, boots and shoes, and clothing that they could find in the town, and made their way back towards the Potomac.