HARRISBURG, June 30—A citizen of Carlisle who left at eleven o’clock arrived here this afternoon. He states that all the rebel infantry, 9,000 strong, with forty pieces of artillery, left this morning, taking the roads towards Gettysburg. On his way he met nothing but cavalry pickets.
During their stay they occupied the 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.
During yesterday the officers appeared uneasy for tear their trains would be destroyed, which were in the rear.
Yesterday there arrived one hundred prisoners, which the rebels captured at Gettysburg. They were robbed of their boots, shoes, and all valuables, after which they were let go, to work their way home barefooted as best they could.
The rebel officers stated they did not design burning the barracks, as they intended to return; but at three o’clock this afternoon a loud explosion was heard in that direction, and it is believed they have been blown up. Private property was generally respected, but shoe and drug stores are cleaned of their contents. Some paid for goods in greenbacks, and a few in gold and sliver.
It is believed that the main body of the army is in the vicinity of Shippensburg. They all stated that their destination was Harrisburg, but it is thought probable they will be compelled to fight the army of the Potomac before accomplishing that object.
Danger to Pennsylvania and the North is still imminent. Everything is 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 effort should be spared to hurry forward military organizations everywhere.
Evening Star, Washington, DC
